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The 100 Squat Challenge: What Happens When You Drop It Low Every Day for a Year?

Ever wondered what would happen if you took on the challenge of doing 100 bodyweight squats every day for an entire year? Well, wonder no more. Today, we’re diving deep into the world of squats and exploring the highs, the lows, and the deeper lows. The Squat First off, let’s get one thing straight: squats aren’t just for the young …

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Look Beyond the Scale to Unlock the Secrets to Ultimate Body Composition

You may have started a new diet and exercise program and feel like you’re making progress, but nothing has changed when you step on the scale. Numbers on a scale can be frustrating, but it doesn’t mean your efforts aren’t working. The scale and body mass index (BMI) are basic tools for measuring your body composition, but they don’t provide …

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Unlock the Secrets to a Pain-Free Workout: The Best Warm-up and Cool-down Routine for Men Over 50

Does the thought of working out immediately spur ideas of stiffness and pain? It shouldn’t! Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve laced up the Nikes, or perhaps you exercise a few days per week. Either way, what you do before and after your workout is the key to a pain-free life. As you age, your warm-up and cool-down routines …

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Trying to Shed a Few Pounds? Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes

Did you know that in 2019 the weight loss and diet control market was worth $72 billion in the U.S.? Imagine the market after two-plus years of pandemic-induced Door Dash deliveries. Over the past couple of years of wearing sweatpants, we may have become a bit soft around the middle. Let’s just say that belts have lost their utility for …

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How the Sports Injuries of Our Youth Hinder Us Later in Life

You remember the day perfectly. It was your senior year, and you were good. It was the season’s first game, and colleges were after you. And then, boom! You tear your ACL. Game over. Season over. College sports over. Fast forward 20 years, you’re now in your mid 50’s, and you still feel that knee bark occasionally. You’ve seen your …

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3 Mental Health-Boosting Strategies for a New You in 2022

Do you find yourself down and depressed? Are the short days and colder nights making you feel more tired and sad? The holiday season can be a lonely and challenging time. Breaking out of a psychological rut takes effort, but the reward can be a new you in 2022. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), 1 in 3 men has …

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A Guide to the 3 Best Methods for Improved Bone Health as We Age

Are you a man over 50 looking for ways to improve your bone health and prevent diseases like osteoporosis? Probably not, but maybe you should consider it. Here are some startling statistics which should put osteoporosis in perspective: One in eight men will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime.   Almost 30% of all hip fractures occur in men. …

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How to Employ Micro-Strategies to Achieve Any Goal Effectively

Do your goals feel more like dreams? Does it seem like whatever the plan, your focus wanes after the initial excitement, and then the next shiny object grabs your attention? Having the right strategy is the best way to reach your goals. Have you employed micro-strategies yet? “There’s only one way to eat an elephant: one bite at a time.” – …