It’s a force to be reckoned with. Gravity is what holds Earth in orbit around the sun and keeps us from floating off into space. Unfortunately, it can — quite literally — be a real downer. The constant pull of gravity compresses our spine, loads our joints and requires our muscles to work harder to … Read more
Dick Van Dyke isn’t slowing down at his age The 99-year-old Hollywood icon ran into singer Rick Springfield, 76, at the gym, leading the pair to take an epic workout picture together. In Springfield’s Instagram post shared Saturday, the duo flexed their muscles while smiling for the camera. Van Dyke sat at the biceps curl … Read more
Got milk? We’ve all been led to believe that cow’s milk is best for strong, healthy bones. But a new study — published in the journal Food Science and Nutrition — casts some doubt upon this well-trodden, bovine myth. New research casts doubt over the belief that cow’s milk is best for strong, healthy bones. … Read more
Not calf bad! Strong calf muscles propel you forward when walking and running, generate the explosive power needed for jumping, help maintain your balance and stability and protect your feet, ankles and knees from injury. “They are the only muscles that go through a full range of motion when we run or walk briskly,” sports … Read more
Schvitz and shine. Bathhouses are making a splash these days, with newbies to these relaxation havens raving about how much they help reduce stress, soothe their muscles and aid their slumber. But this isn’t your average spa day. Much like taking a spin class, bathhouses encourage you to work for your wellness — in this … Read more
They say comparison is the thief of joy — but comparing one’s body to the “perfect” ones on social media isn’t the only way apps like Instagram and TikTok can mess with body image. A University of South Australia study found that another social media habit among men is an indicator that they may obsess … Read more
Aly Raisman is baring arms. The television commentator and retired gymnast, who owns six Olympic medals including three golds, is ready to flaunt her biceps. “When I was younger, I used to get made fun of for being too muscular,” she told Alexa at the Prabal Gurung spring 2025 runway show, held under the limestone … Read more
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Pumping iron has some surprising health benefits. A study, recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that resistance training — such as weight training — strengthens muscles throughout the body, as well as the brain. These types of exercises lower your risk for a wide range of medical disorders, including cardiovascular disease … Read more
These leggings could be a shocking addition to your workout routine. A biotech company that specializes in anti-aging life-care solutions has designed workout leggings that shock you while you exercise — supposedly a good thing — and they look like any other legging and match the comfort and fit of regular clothes. Barun Bio called … Read more
Kevin Hart has called himself the “dumbest man alive” after he tore his muscles and landed in a wheelchair following a race with a former NFL star. Taking to social media Wednesday, the comic explained how a 40-foot dash against former Patriots running back Stevan Ridley left him badly injured. In a video on Instagram, … Read more
This horrifying video is causing serious buzz. Frightening footage captured by an electron microscope shows what happens after a person sustains a bee sting, with the insect’s stinger sawing into flesh and unleashing a potent venom that “destroys human cells.” The explainer video — shared to YouTube by Jon Perry, who creates informational clips via … Read more
New research into weight lifting has revealed two insights: that the practice is able to strengthen the connections between nerves and muscles, and that this strengthening can still happen in the later years of our lives. We actually start losing muscle mass before the age of 40, caused in part by a reduction in muscle … Read more