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A Pilates instructor says this is the one area of the body you should focus on strengthening as you get older and shares the three moves she recommends to target it

A Pilates instructor says this is the one area of the body you should focus on strengthening as you get older and shares the three moves she recommends to target it

At one point, you might have seen exercise mainly as a way to change how your body looks. But as you get older, you start to realize how transformative it can be for future-proofing your body, improving your everyday movement, and for reducing the risk of injury, aches and pains. According to personal trainer and Pilates instructor Eloise Skinner, there’s …

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A Pilates instructor says dynamic stretching can help with your joint pain—here’s what to do

A Pilates instructor says dynamic stretching can help with your joint pain—here’s what to do

Our expert notes that if you are experiencing joint pain, it’s important to seek medical guidance before beginning any type of exercise. “Once cleared to participate, dynamic stretching with mat Pilates-inspired movements can be an excellent way to help reduce discomfort and improve mobility,” she says. Joint issues can range from mildly irritating to downright painful, making it difficult to …

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Skydiving instructor falls to death without parachute

Skydiving instructor falls to death without parachute

A skydiving instructor is presumed to have fallen to his death in Tennessee. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the 35-year-old instructor was found dead in the clearing of a wooded area off Ashland City Highway on Oct. 4. He is believed to have fallen from the sky without a parachute. Another skydiver was found suspended in a tree …

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An expert instructor recommends mastering these three moves if you want to age well

An expert instructor recommends mastering these three moves if you want to age well

It’s normal to have exercise preferences. Maybe your heart sings every time you get to do a biceps curl, or you’re a fiend for sit-ups. However, it’s also normal to find certain moves more difficult than others—and according to Peloton trainer Ben Alldis, there’s a certain set of moves beginners usually dislike. “People find lower-body strength really challenging to begin …

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Instructor dies in Nashville skydiving incident; 2nd skydiver rescued from tree

Instructor dies in Nashville skydiving incident; 2nd skydiver rescued from tree

A 35-year-old skydiving instructor has died after he was “presumed to have fallen from the sky without a parachute,” Nashville, Tennessee, police said. The instructor became separated from a tandem rig with another skydiver, the Metro Nashville Police Department said on X. The other person survived and was rescued from a tall tree with a parachute attached. “An MNPD helicopter …

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