Not so long ago, Brian Valenza woke up at 4:30 a.m. every morning to tackle the day head-on, a habit he inherited from his years of service with the Navy SEALs. At 48, he’s sleeping in. Valenza, the CEO of a security firm and co-host of a network of longevity retreats said he still keeps…
As a soldier and physical trainer for the British Army, Danny Rae thought he’d find the buzzy fitness competition Hyrox a piece of cake. Part of a growing trend of contests designed to be accessible to average gym-goers and elite athletes alike, competitors work in pairs or individually to do functional exercises, like wall balls,…
A 74-year-old man has been working out every day for ten years and counting. He said using strength machines and walking for cardio has kept him healthy over the years. Strength training with machines can help build muscle and prevent injury for better longevity. When Vincent “Vin” DiMonte decided to hit the gym in late…
Bayern Munich exorcised some demons on Wednesday in a rollicking 3-0 win over domestic rivals Bayer Leverkusen. It had to feel good for head coach Vincent Kompany — and even better that the result came in the Champions League knockouts. But Kompany knows the job is far from done. For starters, there is a second…
Celia Duff, 70, started doing intense fitness competitions three years ago. She works out five to six days a week and does a combination of strength training and cardio. Duff’s advice includes committing to being active three times a week. Celia Duff has never exercised more or had more energy than she does now at…
Comedian Kumail Nanjiani said working out is a key part of his self-care routine on tour. He books hotels based on which have the best gym, including machines like a leg press. Nanjiani said he steers clear of hotels that don’t put much effort into their gyms. Kumail Nanjiani said making time to hit the…
Don Saladino, a personal trainer to celebrities, said he’s in the best shape of his life at 47. Saladino strives to challenge himself continually and build muscle. His training regime includes strength and interval training, and hockey. At age 47, the personal trainer Don Saladino is in the best shape of his life. “Is my…
Open this photo in gallery: Young woman hiking in the forest with back packPIKSEL/Getty Images If you are like me, the words “wellness trend” by now generate a Pavlovian response where you grit your teeth, wince and anticipate hearing something weird. There is snail slime on the face, peptides in the buttocks or, gulp, wellness…
