Everlast Gyms is set to open its first Irish location on Dublin’s Henry Street on July 25, 2026. The 25,000-square-foot facility will be housed within a new three-story, 85,000-square-foot flagship complex that also features a Sports Direct retail space. According to Managing Director Dan Summerson, the expansion marks the brand’s first site outside of the … Read more
Lateral rocking steppers have emerged as a popular low-impact home fitness solution, offering a side-to-side motion that targets the core, glutes, and thighs while improving motor coordination. Currently, shoppers can purchase this compact device for $40 using the promo code FR5UPI6X, a discount that brings the machine to its lowest price of the year, according … Read more
Asia’s luxury hospitality sector is transforming into a hub for the $4.6 trillion longevity industry, as aging populations drive demand for services that extend “healthspan”—the number of years lived in good health. According to Andrea Maier, a gerontology professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), consumers increasingly prioritize remaining productive and independent over simply … Read more
Maintaining a consistent exercise routine during winter months helps regulate blood pressure, cholesterol, and immune function, according to exercise physiologists. Experts suggest that skipping workouts in cold weather can accelerate physiological declines, making it essential to prioritize movement through strategies like “exercise snacking,” home-based training, and pre-planning sessions to remove logistical barriers. Why Winter Exercise … Read more
Ng Bee Kia, a former national weightlifter and core member of the elderly fitness group Team Strong Silvers, died on July 3 at age 80. According to an obituary posted by Team Strong Silvers on July 4, Ng was a mainstay of the group since its 2013 founding, promoting the philosophy that seniors can improve … Read more
Former Mister USA Nick Trigili, 39, reports that the most common mistake in bodybuilding is overtraining, recommending a maximum of 45 to 60 minutes in the gym per session. According to Trigili, who won the Mister USA title in 2014, optimal results come from a rotation of one day on and one day off to … Read more
A study published in Neurology has identified a rare cohort of older adults, known as “super movers,” who maintain high cognitive function despite showing Alzheimer’s-related brain changes. These individuals, representing only 6% to 10% of the older population, exhibit walking speeds typical of people 30 years their junior, suggesting that physical mobility may serve as … Read more
Les Mills, the four-time Olympian and the man behind a global fitness empire, died on June 29, 2026, at age 91. A former Auckland mayor and elite athlete, Mills revolutionized the fitness industry by transitioning from individual strength training to the science-backed, choreographed group workouts now utilized in over 20,000 facilities across 100 countries. The … Read more
Singer Oriana Sabatini has resumed an intensive physical training regimen three and a half months after the birth of her daughter, Gia. Sabatini, who shares the child with professional footballer Paulo Dybala, recently shared unfiltered images of her post-partum recovery on social media, sparking a wider conversation regarding the transparency of celebrity fitness journeys and … Read more
Just four minutes of daily strength training can significantly improve mobility, balance, and leg strength in older adults, according to a study from the Penn State College of Medicine published in PLOS One. The research found that a home-based, high-intensity program known as Functional Activity Strength Training (FAST-2) helped sedentary individuals aged 65 and older … Read more