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Here's what a typical day of exercise looks like for her.

‘I'm 80 and In the Best Shape of My Life—This Is the Exact Workout Routine I Swear By’

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Grab some dumbbells and use this 20-minute no-repeat workout to strengthen your arms, focusing on building muscle in the biceps and triceps.

Forget pull-ups — strengthen your arms and shoulders with this 20-minute dumbbell workout

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Break down the move with these exercises to help strengthen and engage your muscles, and you’ll find plank easier to hold

This five-minute Pilates routine will make planks feel easier

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Improve your core strength and stability with this 30-minute beginner-friendly kettlebell workout

This trainer says kettlebells are one of the "most effective" tools for building strength. Try her four-move workout if you want to build full-body muscle

No crunches, no planks, just use this 25-minute kettlebell abs workout to build a strong and defined core.

You don't need planks to build core muscle — try this 3-move kettlebell ab workout instead

Walking is one of the best forms of cardiovascular exercise. It's easy, free, and good for the body. Some people consider adding weights to their walk for its added benefits. This article will discuss which types of weights to add while walking and their benefits. It will also discuss which weights to avoid and how to maintain proper posture.

Is Walking With Weights a Good Idea?

Good posture can make a world of difference in both how comfortable you feel in your own body and how confident you appear. How you hold yourself affects the entire rest of your body, and if you have poor posture you may struggle more with your neck and back, among other challenges. Luckily, those issues can be remedied by focusing on improving how you sit and stand.

12 Restorative Yoga Exercises To Help Improve Your Posture

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Tasty budget meals are things I love! Being able to serve the whole family a tasty meal without breaking the bank is a win! These fresh and easy chicken fajitas are budget friendly, super tasty, customizable, and can be dished up in 30 minutes or less. This is what you'll need to make 4 servings:

Fresh and Easy Chicken Fajitas

Strengthen your shoulders and improve your posture and mobility with this simple (and fun) exercise

A Pilates instructor says this is the best exercise you can do for shoulder health

Bench squats activate your glutes more than traditional squats. Squats, the cornerstone of bodyweight training, strengthen your core and lower body and, depending on the variation, can engage upper body muscles. Research indicates squats can significantly enhance vertical leaps, body composition, and muscle strength (1). The bench squat, a variation executed with a bench, increases glute and hamstring activation.

Bench Squat Exercise Guide – How To, Benefits, & Alternatives

You could even do them with just your bodyweight

Hate squats? An expert shares three alternative exercises to build your backside and you only need a dumbbell

These cookies are peanut butter goodness!! They're like a mix between peanut butter cookies and soft batch. They're super easy to make too. Here is what you'll need for about 20 large cookies:

Reese's Pieces Soft Batch Cookies

Britany Williams’ 15-minute workout is simple but effective

An expert trainer shares a 15-minute dumbbell workout that targets all the major muscles in your back

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Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Bear crawls are a bodyweight exercise that strengthens your core, hips and upper and lower body without hurting your back. Here's how to do them and the benefits.

No, not planks — try bear crawls instead and watch your core strength transform

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Exercise is a crucial component of maintaining overall health and well-being at any age. However, for individuals over 50, it’s especially important to engage in physical activities that support mobility, strength, and cardiovascular health. Wh...

2 Cardio Exercises Personal Trainers Warn Can Be 'Risky' For People Over 50: Indoor Rowing At High Intensity, And More

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

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5-Minute Fitness: Core Strengtheners

The best of The Saturday Evening Post in your inbox!. 1 Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. 2 Squeeze...

5-Minute Fitness: Core Strengtheners

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