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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…

One look at the punishing fitness routine Taylor Swift endured to prep for the Eras Tour and it’s easy to see why she’d be ready to shake it off for good. “I’ve never worked out this much in my life, it’s horrible,” the pop icon confessed in “The End of an Era,” the new six-part Disney+ docuseries that pulls back the curtain on her record-shattering tour. But for Swift, 36, the sweat and strain were the price of delivering a blockbuster show that drew 10 million fans around the globe. Taylor Swift worked out every day in the lead up…

Pump the brakes! As fitfluencers push powerlifting, weight training and “whatever it takes” to get toned, more women are turning to steroids to beef up their bods. Research suggests that about 4% of women have used anabolic steroids at least once, up from 1.6% a decade ago. There are certainly benefits of strength training for women, such as stronger bones, improved metabolism, better mood and even longer lives. While steroid use among women is increasing, there could be unsightly and even dangerous side effects. GVS – stock.adobe.com However, researchers are warning that women are ripping through ‘roids without taking the…

Who says breaking a sweat has to be brutal? Researchers have developed a “new strap-on vibrating device” that can trick the brain into thinking you’re putting in less effort while exercising. And before your mind wanders — no, it’s not that kind of strap-on. A vibrating device made cycling feel less strenuous for participants in a new study. Tymoshchuk – stock.adobe.com In a small new study, scientists from Canada and France recruited 15 healthy young volunteers and had them make two trips to a lab. At each visit, participants pedaled for two 3-minute rounds on a stationary bike: one at…

With all those Christmas cookies around, it might be a good idea to get your heart pumping this holiday season. The average American gains a pound or two between Thanksgiving and New Year’s — and while that may not sound like much, research shows the weight often lingers and adds up over time. But there’s no need to wait until January to get moving. Experts have identified the top Christmas songs with a “scientifically optimal” beat for exercise, making workouts more festive, fun and motivating. Aligning your music tempo with your workout type can boost performance, reduce perceived effort and…

If the thought of answering nature’s call in your office’s communal bathroom makes you break out in a sweat, you’re far from alone. Surveys show that a third of employees are scared to poop on the job, and nearly 1 in 5 “refuse” to entirely — citing everything from privacy issues and embarrassment over smells to concerns about noise. Fortunately, experts say there are a few simple steps you can take to drop a deuce before your morning commute so you don’t have to go while your coworker is sitting in the next stall. Many Americans say they’re too “poop…