Kim Freudenberg, a longtime teacher in San Francisco, knew that raising her two boys would require many difficult conversations. She warned them about all the common dangers: drugs, alcohol, sex, social media, riding without a helmet. “I never felt the need to say ‘gambling,’” she recalls. One day, when her oldest son was 11, he … Read more
Ian Quayle and Jason Brandred create monument to gym founder Ian Quayle (left) and business partner Jason Bundred pictured with a monument to Powerhouse Gym founder Phil Simic.(Image: Pete Stoneier) Two new owners have stepped in to bring Powerhouse Gym “back to its glory days.” Ian Quayle, 42, and Jason Brandred, 35, took over the … Read more
Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to big tech, The Independent is where the stories unfold. Whether we’re investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing The A Word, a new documentary highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to … Read more
Fact-checked by Nick Blackmer Planks work multiple abdominal muscles at once.Credit: Maskot / Getty Images Planks work multiple core muscles at the same time, which is essential for maintaining strength and mobility. For young adults, a good standard is to hold the plank for at least 45 seconds. For people over 60, 20 seconds is … Read more
In an era where aging is often associated with decline, a 90-year-old grandfather is rewriting the narrative about senior health. Fitness trainer Jennifer Martin took to social media to document the incredible physical resilience of her grandfather, affectionately known as ‘Poppy’, proving that strength training was a lifelong endeavor. Also read | A 62-year-old grandmother … Read more
This is a great activity for people who have difficulty walking due to knee or other injuries, which is why I was drawn to this activity in the first place. But the idea that this is primarily a rehabilitative activity is one that Lynne would like to correct. “Nordic walking is great for everyone, young … Read more
If you think housing, social, and employment issues are causing stress, you might be right. If you’re a millennial, you may notice that it’s affecting your health. Research predicts that by midlife, Millennials will suffer from more health problems than their parents, and the data behind that prediction is truly alarming. Here’s the part that … Read more
We’ve all met someone who is a bit sociopathic. Perhaps they have more to themselves or seem to find small talk painful. It’s easy to assume they’re weird or socially awkward, but that’s not necessarily the whole story. In some cases, distant or unusual behavior may actually be a signal from a highly intelligent mind. … Read more
Exactly how to start strength training in midlifeGetty Images As you get older, you may experience more bothersome pain in your joints, feel less mobile, or feel as strong as you used to, which is normal. But that doesn’t mean you have That’s how I feel. Consistent strength training will help you move pain-free and … Read more
Exactly how to start strength training in midlifeGetty Images As you get older, you may experience more bothersome pain in your joints, feel less mobile, or feel as strong as you used to, which is normal. But that doesn’t mean you have That’s how I feel. Consistent strength training will help you move pain-free and … Read more