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It’s no secret that weight loss can feel like an uphill battle, but along with following a healthy meal plan geared for weight loss, exercise propels you toward your goal, too—and it can help you feel strong and energetic in the process. Treadmill workouts can be part of...

The Best 7-Day Treadmill Workout Plan for Weight Loss, Created by a Personal Trainer

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The 20-minute Pilates workout by Alo Moves targets your entire body and boosts metabolism using cardio and strength exercises.

Pilates instructor shares a 20-minute full-body Pilates workout to sculpt muscle and boost metabolism

Taking the time for a regular workout has plenty of benefits -- especially as you get older. Focusing on anti-aging exercises that boost strength, balance and mobility is always a good idea if you want to maintain healthy habits and independence as you reach your golden years. Overall, having an active lifestyle is one of the best things for healthy aging.

3 Exercises That Will Help You Maintain Your Strength as You Age

Target your core, lower and upper body muscles in 30 minutes with just a pair of dumbbells.

No gym required — you only need 1 set of dumbbells and these 5 moves to build full body strength

These are the three main reasons you're not building strength during exercise, and how to avoid them, according to a strength and conditioning coach.

3 reasons you're not building strength in the gym — according to a strength and conditioning coach

Whether you're training at home or the gym, this workout is perfect

You only need two dumbbells, 30 minutes and these six exercises to gain total body muscle

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There are many theories about why men like older women. Scientists have conducted various studies and surveys to find out. Although it used to be almost impossible to see a young man with an older woman, today it is much more common.

Men Name 9 Reasons Why They Like Older Women

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Cooking With Maryann

We often have breakfast for dinner. This is one of those go-to meals that we love to eat. It's also a great Sunday breakfast or for brunch. Although homemade buiscuits aren't required, they do add a wonderful and fresh touch.

Amazing Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast

Thousands of schloofing sharks were spotted in an underwater sleepover party off the coast of Australia. The shiver consisted of Port Jackson sharks, a species that inhabits Australia’s southern coastal waters. The sharks are known for their somewhat bizarre appearance, with two prominent ridges running from their blunt noses to the backs of their heads. The sharks, which can grow up to 5.5 feet (1.6 meters) in length, are nocturnal and spend their nights hunting for squid, octopuses, and crustaceans. Unlike many other shark species, Port Jackson sharks are not considered a threatened or endangered species.

Thousands of Sharks Found Sleeping ‘Like a Carpet’ on the Ocean Floor

To level up your leg workout routine, consider these helpful beginner exercises to strengthen your lower body. Now that we’re well into the summer months, many of us desire to show off our legs—and we should!. However, it’s important to recognize when our lower body needs support, strength...

Here Are The Best Leg Workouts For Beginners

A pair of dumbbells is one of the best pieces of home gym equipment you can own

You don't need the gym – build muscle at home with two dumbbells and these five exercises instead

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High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has become a game-changer in the fitness world, known for its ability to maximize results in minimal time. Combining bursts of intense exercise with brief recovery periods, HIIT is effective for boosting metabolism, burning fat, and enhancing cardiovascular health. When paired with a stair stepper, this training method becomes even more powerful. The stair stepper's ability to provide a high-intensity, low-impact workout makes it an ideal tool for HIIT, offering a comprehensive exercise solution that engages multiple muscle groups and maximizes calorie burn.

Stair Stepper HIIT Workouts: Boost Metabolism and Burn Fat with High-Intensity Training

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Work your lower body with these expert-recommend moves

The five best leg exercises for beginners, according to a Pilates instructor

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It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

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 your stomach and glute muscles. 3 Push your heels into the floor. At the same time, slowly raise hips off the floor. 4 Hold...

5-Minute Fitness: Core Strengtheners

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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

I think it happened slowly over time, slithering into my life like a snake. One day my smartphone was a tool, the next an obsession. I live at inbox zero, quickly respond to texts as if my life depends on it, mindlessly scroll through my glossy Instagram feed, and get sucked in to the irresistible urge to check. I know I’m not alone. Are we addicted to this chunk of plastic, and who’s in control, the phone or us? When did this incredibly useful device become such a magnetic force?

Are You Addicted to Your Phone? Take a Quiz and Make a Plan

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Starting your day with quick morning exercises can be a game-changer, especially for those over 50 looking to maintain their health, tone muscles, and burn fat. As we age, maintaining muscle mass and a healthy metabolism become increasingly important. By incorporating some quick and effective morning exercises into your routine, you can enhance muscle tone, boost fat loss, and improve overall well-being, proving that it’s never too late to prioritize your health and fitness.

7 Quick Morning Exercises To Tone Muscles And Blast Fat Over 50

My stomach hit rock bottom as the medical professional spoke with me after my total hip replacement several years ago. He said, “When you received total hip replacement surgery, they took 40 percent of that muscle. The result is that your left buttock will not ever be as strong as it was, nor as firm as your right cheek.”

Great Glute Exercises to Get You in Shape After Hip Replacement Surgery

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Weight Training for Seniors: The Importance of Strength Training in Your 60s

We often hear about the need for strength training at any age, but did you know that power training is even more important to functional independence?....

Weight Training for Seniors: The Importance of Strength Training in Your 60s

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