Tag Archives: Strength

“Build a stronger body for life”: A coach shares her 30-minute full-body dumbbell workout to help boost functional strength

“Build a stronger body for life”: A coach shares her 30-minute full-body dumbbell workout to help boost functional strength

Unlike the ever-trending reformer Pilates studios or the luxurious-looking breathwork workshops you might have seen popping up all over your social media, functional strength training sessions might not sound like the most en vogue workouts to complete. But backed with a long list of benefits to boot, it makes sense why more and more of us are turning to this …

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8-Min Morning Bodyweight Routine Builds Strength After 50

8-Min Morning Bodyweight Routine Builds Strength After 50

Strength training after 50 doesn’t only mean achieving a toned, sculpted body—it’s all about preserving independence and continuing to lead an active life, says Felicia Hernandez, NASM-certified personal trainer and community engagement lead at Eden Health Club. As you age, you naturally lose lean muscle mass if you don’t actively try to maintain it. That’s where this simple eight-minute morning …

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A trainer says that you should do these five dumbbell exercises to build strength all over, protect your joints, and boost your metabolism

A trainer says that you should do these five dumbbell exercises to build strength all over, protect your joints, and boost your metabolism

One of the best ways to look after your body is by doing regular strength workouts. “Strength training keeps you strong, capable, and confident,” says Felicia Hernandez, a personal trainer for Eden Health Club in Greenwood Village. “It helps you maintain muscle as you get older, supports your bones and joints, boosts your metabolism and makes everyday life easier.” You …

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10-Min Morning Standing Routine to Build Strength After 50

10-Min Morning Standing Routine to Build Strength After 50

Starting the morning off with a simple 10-minute workout is a stellar way to promote healthy habits throughout the rest of the day. Better yet—you can fast-track total-body strength gains by performing standing exercises alone. We spoke with Karen Ann Canham, CEO and founder of Karen Ann Wellness, who breaks down a speedy morning standing routine that builds strength after …

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Over 60? This strength workout from a trainer will keep your muscles strong, your balance steady and your body injury-free

Over 60? This strength workout from a trainer will keep your muscles strong, your balance steady and your body injury-free

Aging has its challenges. The body slows down, joints get stiffer, and holding onto muscle takes more effort than it used to. And while there’s plenty of fitness advice out there, much of it feels geared toward younger crowds rather than older generations looking to stay strong and steady. That’s where Ed Gemdjian comes in. He’s a fitness coach and …

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49ers news: 1 Niners issue plays right into a Jaguars strength

49ers news: 1 Niners issue plays right into a Jaguars strength

The San Francisco 49ers are 3-0 heading into their second straight home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, as they look to remain atop the NFC West early in the season. Jacksonville, like the 49ers, has been in some close games, losing a heartbreaker to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2 on a go-ahead touchdown with 18 seconds left, while beating …

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