3-Step Muscle Building

Over 40? 🚨 Your warmup might be stealing your strength. Fix it with these FIVE expert rules.
https://www.mensfitness.com/news/5-warmup-rules

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Study shows home-cooked meals double weight loss compared to ultra-processed foods.
https://www.mensfitness.com/news/home-cooking-doubles-weight-loss-study-finds

Those plastic particles breaking down in the environment can also hurt your health. 🥤🗑️
https://www.mensfitness.com/news/microplastics-blood-clot-risk-study

Losing your hearing? You could be losing your memory too.
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https://www.mensfitness.com/news/hearing-aids-lower-dementia-risk

Can you fo this Rocky-inspired circuit?
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https://www.mensfitness.com/news/anthony-ippolito

Went to🌲 to unplug.
They said, “Do breathwork.”
I said, “I’ve been doing that since birth. I’m a natural.”

Floated in a pool for ten minutes.
I was so relaxed my was like, “Everything okay?”

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Unplug to Recharge at Scribner’s Catskill Lodge Burned out? This Catskills Lodge helps you unplug and recover.

40 (or older)? Test your fitness with these challenges from 👇
1. Goblet squat half your body weight for 20 reps. Strong legs = longer lifespan.
2. Carry your body weight for 2 minutes. Grip strength is also linked to longevity.
3. Do 5 unbroken pullups. This tests upper body and relative strength.
4. Kneel and rise with no hands. Balance and coordination decline with age—this test shows where you are.
5. Do 25 unbroken pushups. This tests upper body endurance and core strength.
6. Dead hang for 2 minutes to test shoulder strength and grip.
7. Run a 10-minute mile. This strengthens VO2 max, a major indicator of heart health and longevity.

How many can you do? 🤔

👓 Read more: https://www.mensfitness.com/news/fitness-tests-men-over-40

When imagining someone in their 50s, you might picture a strong and energetic individual. However, for many people over 50, sarcopenia, or muscle loss, becomes a concern, leading to decreased strength and vitality. Joseph Arangio co-founder of Arangio.com, gives you five ways strength training can slow aging.

https://mynetworkmag.com/how-to-age-proof-your-body/

A good pair of gloves can make a huge difference in your training. They give you the wrist support and knuckle protection you need, and they can help you throw better punches. The best part? They’re built to be comfortable and durable, so you can get the most out of your workouts, whether you're shadowboxing, pounding the bag, or mixing it up with a partner. Read more 🥊 https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/g61070710/best-boxing-gloves-for-beginners/

👟Ladies, finding the right shoes can be a real struggle, especially if you’ve ever had weak or injured ankles. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back... or rather, your feet. Whether you’re recovering from an ankle sprain, dealing with a chronic condition, or just want to keep your feet happy, the right shoes are game changers. 🎉https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/g61535297/best-shoes-for-ankle-support/.