Timeless action icon Jean-Claude Van Damme wowed us with Bloodsport and Kickboxer in the 1980s, Double Impact and Time Cop in the 90s, and even graced the new millennium with a star turn in The Expendables 2, but after posting a recent image to his Instagram account, it appears that JCVD still packs a punch in 2024. Taking to Instagram on March 3, the Street Fighter star said; “On set, resting between the fight scenes. Cool movie coming out!” While it’s not clear what movie he is referring to, a quick check of IMDB.com shows that Van Damme, who last ..read more

Regular sweating and seasonal changes can wreak havoc on the skin causing breakouts, clogged pores, and an imbalance in the skin’s sebum – making it either dry or oily. With that, comes questions of how to care for your skin and what skin care products should be used (or avoided) depending on the season, and how often you’re sweating. Here, Leah Quinn, owner of Quinn & Co. Hair Studio in Raynham MA, and licensed cosmetologist for over 25 years, and  Kim Schneckloth, RN Aesthetic Nurse Injector, Owner of Estheva Med Spa (located inside Quinn & Co. Hair Studio) lay the foundation fo ..read more

Some people are born with flexibility while others have to work for it. And no matter what category you fall under, gaining a greater range of motion, both in muscles and joints, takes persistence and time. Stretching plays an important role in keeping the body flexible and has even been known to aid in injury prevention. However, if you find it boring, or simply forget to stretch before and after workouts, there are a handful of methods in which you can keep your body limber. Here, Holly McGrath, NASM, CPT, owner of C3 Lifestyle at Core Connection Confidence shares the importance of owning fl ..read more

In the world of fitness, you’ll often see training methods like high-intensity interval training, training until failure, or progressive overloading—which are all fantastic ways to exercise. However, low-impact training, a form of training that is often neglected (unless it’s used as a warm-up), needs the spotlight for a change. While low-impact training doesn’t grace as many headlines as more intense forms of training, know that low-impact exercises have been utilized by professional athletes, bodybuilders, and those looking to minimize potential injuries, for decades. From helping athletes r ..read more

At the 2023 IDEA World Convention, renowned fitness personality Donna Richardson received the Jack LaLanne Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her contributions and efforts. Presenting the award was LaLanne’s widow and “The First Lady of Fitness,” Elaine. During the ceremony, she also danced onstage and offered to do 20 Ab Jack Knives right there and then. She’s 97 years old. “I’ve got a great core,” she said with a smile. Those of you that are over 40 and remember how both Jack and “LaLa” captivated the world with their feats and challenges are nodding your heads in approval but wouldn’t ..read more

Jack LaLanne would fit right into today’s society of fitness influencers and personalities. However, he came along several generations earlier than the internet and even at the birth of television. That turned out to be a good thing because he became a creator and inventor of many common aspects of fitness we know today. LaLanne also was a daredevil and wanted to challenge himself as many times as he could. In his eyes, risking it all was a way to show why fitness was so important and could inspire the masses to start exercising and eating properly. The bigger and more dangerous the challenge ..read more

A muscular body looks good and is often a goal for many weightlifters. Clothes look (and feel) better, and compliments from others are a constant confidence booster. Not to mention, looking and feeling strong is priceless. However, the benefits of muscle mass reach beyond aesthetics. “Your resilience, your ability to ward off aging and age-related diseases resides in your muscle,” explains Dr. Brett Osborn, a Board-Certified Neurosurgeon with a secondary certification in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and the author of Get Serious. And while you may already know that maintaining muscle m ..read more

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) stands as one of the most prevalent and debilitating neurological conditions worldwide, affecting over 2.3 million individuals globally. Characterized by chronic inflammation and progressive neurodegeneration, MS presents in diverse forms and severity, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life. Despite advances in therapeutics, current treatments often focus on symptom management and disease control rather than reversal or cure. However, the advent of regenerative medicine is transforming this scenario, with Placental Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) exosomes emergin ..read more

There’s a new anti-aging medicine in town! It’s not new and it’s not medicine, it’s lifting weights. I’ll say again “LIFTING WEIGHTS”. Really, it’s resistance training but the most common method is going to the gym and picking up and putting down some iron. Aside from creating some sexy curves, resistance training does WAY more good for the body than bad. Here are 3 reasons why YOU need to start lifting weights to preserve your youth and possibly reverse your age: Increase bone density Chris Hondros / Getty Images Numerous studies have shown an increase in bone density as a direct result of we ..read more

Like most beginners when I first started working out I had no idea what I was doing. All I knew was that I wanted to look like the guys on the covers of Muscle & Fitness Magazine. Some 40-plus years later I still strive for a muscular athletic physique but the motivation is entirely different…well mostly different. I still want to impress the girls but now it’s only one girl. Not everyone who starts training, especially later in life is pursuing the same objective. Nor does everyone have the same reason for doing so. But we all have one thing in common, a desire to improve. Understanding w ..read more