Month: November 2025

Beauty Tips & Tricks

Working out can make your posture worse. Here’s how to correct that

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief.” If you’ve been hitting the gym regularly and feeling stronger — but also stiffer and more slouched — you may […]

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Spend 5 minutes a day moving like this and you’ll move better for life

Summary Maintaining mobility while aging doesn’t require hours of stretching but rather intentional movement throughout daily life. Regular movement across all three planes of motion helps prevent stiffness and functional decline. Short, consistent mobility routines and movement breaks throughout the day create lasting benefits. Strength training using compound movements supports joint stability and preserves essential […]

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Getting older doesn’t have to mean getting stiffer. 5 ways to keep mobile as you age

Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. Summary Mobility and range of motion can be maintained throughout life, according to physical therapist Dr. Kelly Starrett. Sitting on the floor during leisure activities exposes the […]

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Stay motivated to work out by using mottos or mantras

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Summary Motivational mantras and mottos can help people stay committed to their exercise routines, fitness experts say. Studies found self-talk enhances sports performance. Fitness coaches CNN spoke to incorporate personalized mantras as supplemental motivational tools for clients. Effective […]

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Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?

Summary Heated workouts may enhance flexibility by increasing blood flow and warming muscle tissue, according to Dr. Dominic King, a sports medicine physician. Higher temperatures don’t automatically improve fitness results and can reduce exercise intensity, experts say. Proper hydration before, during and after hot classes is essential to prevent heat-related health risks. Warning signs during […]

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Wellness perfectionism doesn’t exist. Focus on these sustainable habits

Summary Experts warn extreme wellness challenges can create a cycle of dissatisfaction and perfectionism. Dr. Thomas Curran says some people pursue drastic regimens hoping for transformation after life changes. Dietitian Renee McGregor advises cscrutinizing influencers who may profit from wellness products they promote. Small sustainable habits like eating more vegetables offer more health benefits than […]

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How long does it take to see benefits from your new workout regimen?

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Summary Seeing benefits from new exercise routines typically takes at least two to four weeks, according to experts. Changes can require six to 12 weeks depending on factors like age, sex and metabolism. Exercise immediately improves blood flow […]

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How to make friends with the plank exercise for core strength

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Planks are widely considered by fitness experts to be a fantastic exercise to strengthen the muscles in your core and elsewhere, no matter your age or physical fitness level. There are numerous versions of the plank, but its […]