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A Pilates Instructor Says This Three-move Routine Is The Quickest Way To Improve Your Posture And Reduce Stiffness
Instructor Julie Erickson recommends three Pilates moves for posture and stiffness, though the routine’s speed and effects are not established.
Only One Workout Helped Older Adults Lose Fat And Keep Muscle
A six-month trial of 123 older adults found HIIT reduced fat without the lean-mass decline seen with moderate exercise, though benefits were modest.
Italy’s Biggest Gym Brand Rolls Out AI Personal Training
FitActive is rolling out Zing Coach’s AI coaching to more than 500,000 members, with access starting in its existing app over the coming weeks.
Here’s How To Use A Workout Technique That Helped Alison Brie Get Seriously Strong In Her 40S
Alison Brie’s trainer demonstrated isometric holds before repetitions. A coach’s four-move workout adapts the technique for home strength training.
How A Pilates Instructor Overcame Major Health Setbacks To Become Stronger Than Ever—here’s Her Weekly Workout Routine
Georgia Testa describes rebuilding strength after skin cancer and a complicated C-section, and shares the weekly routine she uses to stay active.
A Pilates Instructor Thinks This Underrated Piece Of Equipment Is Better Than Dumbbells For Teaching Controlled Movement And Body Alignment
Pilates instructor Nikkii Behrens says a ring can help teach control and alignment, while dumbbells remain useful for building strength.
I Tried Doing This One Stretch Every Day For Two Weeks And It Helped Me Run Pain-free
A Fit&Well writer reported running farther after two weeks of daily stretching, but knee pain returned when she increased her distance.
A Trainer Explains Why Your Usual Workouts Become Less Effective In Your 40S And 50S—and How To Fix It
Trainer Jill Brown says lower daily movement, lifestyle changes and workout plateaus may contribute to weight gain in midlife—and suggests gradual adjustments.
Your Body Moves In Multiple Directions—here’s How To Train It To Build Well-rounded Strength, Balance And Coordination
Trainer Angela Wilkinson outlines a five-move resistance-band circuit for rotational strength, balance and side-to-side control.