Kate Mara stars as an FBI agent who gets in over her head in the new FBI thriller “Class of ’09” — and she had some training for the role, she said. “The first day we all met in person, we actually had sort of an actors’ physical boot camp experience,” Mara, 40, told The … Read more
It’s Jenner — jacked. A Russian bodybuilder who has been described as “Kendall Jenner on steroids” says she earns more than $10,000 a month looking like a ripped rendition of the reality star. Vladislava Galagan, 27, began training at the gym 11 years ago, building up bulging biceps and a shredded six-pack. In recent years, … Read more
Experts say you should aim for six to eight hours of quality rest a night, but that’s often easier said than done. An estimated 50 to 70 million people in the US have ongoing sleep disorders, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. And not getting a good slumber can have serious consequences. … Read more
A fitness influencer has hit back at haters who call her ‘manly’ from her weightlifting — by saying she’s going to kick their ass. Courteney Fisher, a digital content creator and strength and fat-loss coach, regularly posts her workouts and fitness challenges to social media. She recently posted a tongue-in-cheek video on the feedback she … Read more
On a recent first date, Alexis Amaral felt a rush of excitement when the guy she’d met online reached over and brushed her hand. But, the two weren’t sitting next to each other at a movie or a café — they were in downward dog pose in a yoga class. “[It was] sexy and different … Read more
She’s putting her heart and sole into this race. Danielle Epstein, 32, says she is running the London Marathon on Sunday in honor of her ex-boyfriend — after leaving him because his cancer battle was “damaging” her mental health. Her ex, Jelle Fresen, was diagnosed in September with a rare and aggressive type of brain … Read more
Weight loss — often regarded as the first step to good health — could actually be a death sentence later in life. A new study found that healthy older adults who lose considerable weight are more at risk of premature death from cancer, cardiovascular disease “and other life-limiting conditions,” authors wrote in a new report. … Read more
Do you ever feel like your life is dictated by numbers — from the numbers in your bank account to the step count on your fitness watch? You are not alone. We are surrounded by numbers like never before. Humankind now generates more numbers every day than all the numbers generated between the creation of … Read more
On a recent Saturday morning, the newly-minted 54D fitness studio on W. 25th St. was a hive of nervous and excited energy. The rubber turf was packed with adults of all ages and physiques, jockeying for space, stretching their hamstrings and mentally preparing for their sixth consecutive workout of the week. Latin music pumped through … Read more
This new weight loss shot comes with the benefits of Wegovy – without the dreaded Ozempic face. Researchers at Syracuse University and Seattle Children’s Research Institute are experimenting with a new weight loss shot that rivals its competitors already on the market, with the results of a gastric bypass surgery but without the side effects. … Read more
Need a brain boost? Fitness may not be for you! It is more common than not to hear exercising will provide a range of mental health benefits, but new research suggests there is “little evidence” showing a correlation between improved cognitive health and physical exercise. Analyzing data from over 100 individual trials involving more than … Read more
Tekashi 6ix9ine won’t live down his crimes anytime soon — judging by recent events. The embattled rapper and notorious criminal informant made headlines again Tuesday after enduring a brutal beating in the bathroom of a Miami gym. The “Stoopid” singer was ostensibly targeted by a group of men who, fans and critics have assumed, took … Read more
While Americans were mostly sitting at home at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, their daily step count was a lot lower, and a new study suggests they still haven’t gotten back into the habit. The study published in JAMA Network Open looked at steps taken by nearly 5,500 participants — mostly white women with … Read more
A physical therapist is going viral on TikTok after revealing the four simple movements everybody should perform daily in order to “age gracefully.” Sammy Spiegel, who has spent 13 years working in outpatient orthopedics, shared her clip to the social media site last week. “People are so surprised they can’t do these things and they have … Read more
The fitness industry so often pushes the idea of men with six packs and women that look like Barbie. But one fitness professional is helping break the idea that being fit doesn’t have anything to do with the way you look. Cherry Rosaline, 22, first began her fitness journey during her final year of high … Read more
WeightWatchers is taking a bite out of the weight-loss drug and telehealth industries. The weight-loss program — also known as WW International — is set to purchase the company Sequence. Sequence, a telehealth and medical subscription service, links patients with doctors who can prescribe them controversial weight-loss and diabetes drugs, such as Ozempic, Wegovy and … Read more
She never skips shower day. One Equinox member in Texas took to TikTok to share her trick for getting free Kiehl’s products at the gym — and her strategy is more straightforward than you may think. Siena Atkins, who goes by the username @sisiatkins on the social media platform, shared the tip in a video … Read more
If you can’t figure out how to fit a whole workout into your busy schedule, you’re in luck. A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that just 11 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity every day can lower the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease or premature death. Aerobic activities … Read more
“Aging is a fact of life,” Steven Kotler told The Post — but “old is all a mindset.” The 55-year-old author looks at ways to improve longevity and maintain peak performance in his new book “Gnar Country: Growing Old Staying Rad.” “You got to shift your mindset, that’s where you want to go first,” Kotler — … Read more
Many people use fitness trackers, such as smartwatches, as part of achieving a healthy lifestyle — but some cardiac patients should be aware of the risks. Some smart scales, smart rings and wearable fitness devices that use “bioimpedance,” a sensing technology that emits a tiny unnoticeable electrical current into the body, may interfere with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), … Read more