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At Manhattan’s swankiest new gym, you can whip your body — and your online persona — into shape under one roof. Billed as “the world’s first digital studio meets luxury fitness club,” Life Time Fifth Avenue soft-launched in September and is set to officially open its doors tomorrow. The 420 Fifth Avenue location, the brand’s tenth in New York City, blends the brand’s signature state-of-the-art fitness equipment, recovery tools and training programs with exclusive digital production spaces for content creators, including a fully equipped podcast studio. Life Time Fifth Avenue brings together fitness, wellness and technology in one space. Olga…
Too good to be true? Not Zone 0 exercise, the latest fitness trend that may have you questioning whether or not it’s actually doing anything. But according to one expert, while this type of exercise may not give the same burn as others, the effortless movement does have its perks. Zone 0 exercise is extremely easy movement with plenty of health benefits, despite how seemingly low-key it is. bongkarn – stock.adobe.com Countering the “go hard or go home” culture, this kind of workout is more about slowed-down movement that requires barely any effort at all while still reaping benefits. Talk…
At age 68, Denise Austin is still able to fit into the same leotards and swimsuits she wore more than 30 years ago. The fitness guru and founder of Fit Over 50 magazine continues to spill her secrets for lasting weight loss through her popular fitness app. On the platform, she provides signature workouts, wellness plans and words of encouragement. The mother of two told Fox News Digital that she posts her then-and-now photos not to boast but to remind her followers that real, long-term results come from showing up every single day. “I saved all of my leotards from back…
“Most of us have grown up influenced by a society overly obsessed with looking healthy at the expense of being healthy,” writes Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, D.O., in “The Forever Strong™ Playbook: A Six-Week, Science-Based Plan to Sharpen Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Get Healthy at Any Age” (Atria Books; Jan. 27). We chase quick gains and overtrain rather than prioritizing sleep and recovery, Lyon asserts. We count calories instead of ensuring our bodies have adequate fuel and protein. With her new book, she offers up a plan for making lasting changes to live better and longer, rather than quick…
It’s that time of year again: Fridges are stocked with fruits and veggies, gyms are full, and millions of people are determined to make this the year they lose weight and build muscle. Getting in shape tops the list of 2026 resolutions, with nearly half of Americans vowing to exercise more. But the harsh reality is that only 9% will manage to stay the course for a full 12 months. Ask biohackers and they’ll tell you exactly why those fitness resolutions crumble — and how to finally make them stick. Research shows that many people abandon their New Year’s resolutions…
New year, new you … or not quite yet. Whether your resolution is big — lose weight, hit the gym five days a week, give up sugar — or a bit more manageable — eat more veggies, move more, go to bed earlier — you’ve probably decided today’s the day to get serious. But if you want it to stick, waiting for another key date might be better. Have a healthy New Year’s resolution? You may want to wait a bit to start it. MarekPhotoDesign.com – stock.adobe.com According to a Pew Research study published last January, 30% of Americans made…
Forget the ball drop — these New Yorkers will be counting down the miles instead. At midnight, thousands will trade the party scene for pavement, sprinting into 2026 in the annual New York Road Runner’s Midnight Run through Central Park. “I want to think that if I ring in the New Year in this healthy way, it’s how I’ll conduct my whole year,” Lisa Hernandez, who has participated in the event every year since 2015, told The Post. The 4-mile run will begin on the stroke of midnight on Jan. 1, 2026. Ed Haas And let’s face it: Most of…
Exercise caution. Your competitive spin class could be setting the wheels in motion for a serious health issue that’s become increasingly common. In the worst cases, it can lead to severe kidney damage and even kidney failure — and it requires a trip to the hospital to treat. Your spin class can put you at risk for rhabdomyolysis, a condition that can cause kidney failure, wavebreak3 – stock.adobe.com Rhabdomyolysis, often shortened to rhabdo, is a condition in which your muscles get damaged and break down, which can lead to muscle death. That muscle death releases toxins into the body, which…
Pumping iron isn’t the only way to pump the brakes on age-related muscle loss. While weight training has long been lauded as the key to building and maintaining muscle mass, experts say there are other ways to keep from wasting away. “When discussing the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength associated with aging, we are referring to sarcopenia, a condition that not only impairs physical performance but also increases the risk of falls and loss of independence,” Susan Maltser, DO, chair and medical director of the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Northwell Health’s Glen Cove Hospital, told…
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to swear like a sailor, this is it. New research suggests that letting loose with a string of expletives can give your body a surprising edge, helping you tap into hidden reserves of strength and endurance when the pressure is on. “Swearing is literally a calorie neutral, drug free, low cost, readily available tool at our disposal for when we need a boost in performance,” Dr. Richard Stephens, the study’s lead author, said in a statement. Cursing can make you feel more focused, confident and less inhibited, allowing you to push harder. LIGHTFIELD…