The Culture of Big Butt Worship: Is It Time to Overhaul Our Body Image?
Today’s celebs sport bootylicious proportions, but does that mean those of us who came of age with the “thin is in” motto can ever embrace our curves? Marion Winik tries…and reports back
Is Fitness Your New Year’s Resolution? We Tried Peloton to See If the Price Is Worth It
From instructors to tech aspects, we’ve got a rundown on the popular at home workout trend.
Move Over Gwyneth: Jane Fonda Is Going into Retail
The fitness queen is back with a new lifestyle brand aimed right at midlife women. But will there be legwarmers?
Could 100 Calories a Day Save Your Life?
It’s easy to reduce your chance of premature death by up to 30 percent. Here’s how.
The Everyday Adventuress Takes a Cat Yoga Class
Depending on your point of a view, a cat yoga class might seem like a dream—or a total nightmare. The Everyday Adenturess takes one to find out.
Chris Evert Today: The Tennis Icon Dishes Out Advice On Hope, Respect—and Menopause
The golden girl of tennis chats with Amanda McCracken about her legacy, the #MeToo moment, and what’s more important to her than winning.
The Right to Bare Arms: Raising Our Middle Finger to Those Age-Shaming Our Biceps
“Bingo wings.” “Cafeteria-lady arms.” Most of us have heard the nasty terms for our midlife upper arms. Writer Stephanie Dolgoff says screw that and tells us why this is the summer to bare yours proudly (and offers 7 acceptable reasons for not doing so)
Body Image and Exercise at Midlife: The Gift My Gym Gave Me
As she reflects on almost a quarter-century at her local gym, Rachel Talbot considers how she’s learned to see her body in a whole new light.
Late Bloomer: How I Found My Inner (Well-Hidden!) Athletic Ability
From occasional exerciser to competitive badass: How Marty Munson found her power and a whole new way of life as a midlife athlete.
Why Metabolism Slows Down With Age and What You Can (and Can’t) Do About It
You’re not eating more… but you’ve taken on extra padding. Welcome to the club. Here Densie Webb, NextTribe’s nutrition expert, explains the science behind this shift—and what you can and can’t do about it.
All About the Booty: 5 Moves to Get Your Rear in Gear
We have a complicated relationship with our bums; thankfully these butt exercises are simple.
Who’d Have Thought? I’m In The Best Shape of My Life (And I’m Over 50)
I was lethargic and lazy through my 50s, but something clicked at 60. Now I’m lifting weights and healthier than ever. Here’s how you can be too.
I’m Stressed: But God Help Me, Don’t Tell Me To Do Yoga
Warrior one and chair pose may help some stay chill, but all that free time for my brain leads me down rabbit holes that freak me out even more.
My Husband/My Rival: The Benefits of a Competitive Marriage
Throw down the gauntlet and you’ll both win. We promise.
Want to Take Fitness to New Heights? Add Weights to Your Yoga Routine
Yoga + Weights = Serious strength
The Midlife Rookie: A Triathlon Anyone Can Do
Yes, you can still knock a triathalon off your bucket list once you hit a certain age—and have a blast doing it it, too.