Aging doesn’t have to be a daunting experience. For many, the thought of growing older comes with fears of health decline, loss of physical abilities, and emotional changes. But what if I told you that embracing travel and outdoor adventures could be your secret weapon against the fears of aging? As a coach with over ..read more

Courteney Cox turned 60 on June 15, 2024, and looked stunning while crushing a full-body workout in a recent social media clip. With motivational friends like her, age really is just a number. In an Instagram post updating her more than 15 million followers, Cox, who starred in Friends, Cougar Town, and the Scream movies, amongst other famous projects, showed that nothing replaces hard work and dedication when it comes to staying in shape. “So, I’ve just had a birthday,” said the star. “Don’t love the number, but we have a choice. You just gotta do the best you can.” View this post on Insta ..read more

At age 52, former CEO Scott Shawyer woke up one day during the COVID lockdown in 2020 and realized he was ready for a big career change. The best part was, he didn’t even know that he was looking for one, let alone so close to home. “I live in a town in Ontario with a mountain in the backyard and a lake in the front yard,” Shawyer says. “We have some great ski paths and sail on the water and I hadn’t been outside in weeks. Next up for Scott Shawyer will be on May 29, as he competes in the one person, 3,600 mile New York Vendee. The route starts in New York City and finishes in Les Sables-d’Olo ..read more

You’ve probably already noticed that age really is just a number, but while it’s simply not possible to permanently hold back the hands of time, we can all observe that some people age better than others. According to recent research, sticking it to Father Time is all about motivation when it comes to feeling mentally and physically younger. M&F takes a closer look at the science behind super agers. Super Agers are people over 80 that have either the physical or memory ability of a person that is 20 to 30 years younger. It is, of course, “normal” for us to suffer mental and physical declin ..read more

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