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The moment I knew: Our knees touched and we froze – it was cinematic | Australian lifestyle

The moment I knew: Our knees touched and we froze – it was cinematic | Australian lifestyle

Published by Sam Flores

In 2019, I started a job as a junior editor for an online city guide in Melbourne. I was struck by the social media coordinator, Steph, who worked quietly and diligently in a corner of the office, but had a surname that was at odds with her vibe. She was Vigilante by name, but not by nature. Our shared Italian heritage was an instant bonding agent. We had chemistry, sure, but it was purely platonic. Even when lockdown put a pin in all things in real life, work’s instant messaging app helped our friendship survive working from home. I’d write stories about the city; Steph would cleverly bring them to life on social media. The synergy was real. As restrictions eased, we began spending more time together. But I was oblivious to how things were snowballing. I sent her cacio e pepe tortellini when she had Covid. I invited her to a restaurant I was reviewing and we lingered long after dessert, glassy-eyed, swapping stories about our nonnos, who we’d both just lost. I felt …

The Best Quad And Glute Exercise If You’ve Got Sore Knees

The Best Quad And Glute Exercise If You’ve Got Sore Knees

Published by Sam Flores

If you’ve got sore knees, leg workouts can feel a little intimidating. But the Arthritis Foundation points out that movement can really help to reduce pain and maintain movement. Thankfully, moves like Spanish squats and goblet squats can help – and so, it seems, can “reverse lunges”. What are “reverse lunges”? They involve stepping backwards with one leg, while the other leg bends at the knee. It’s a “variation of a [regular, forward] lunge, with a lot less impact at the knee,” strength coach Dr Baird shared. Why are they easier on the knees? Rather like reverse (or “retro”) walking, simply facing backwards takes a lot of the load off of your knee joints. In the case of reverse lunges, it places some of the strain on your glutes instead. And the move also means you’ll be less likely to lean too far forward at your knee in the lowering stage, which can harm your knees further. A 2016 paper found that reverse lunges were best at building glute and quadriceps while applying lower force …

Struggling to do a push-up? Get off your knees and try these two strength-building modifications instead

Struggling to do a push-up? Get off your knees and try these two strength-building modifications instead

Published by Jenni Sidey

Let’s be honest, push-ups are not as easy as they look. Pushing your bodyweight up off the floor, while maintaining a plank position, requires considerable upper-body and core strength. Before I started strength training, I was a long-distance runner with a weak upper body, so I know what it’s like to start from scratch. It takes time, but with consistent practice, you can get there. If this bodyweight move is a goal of yours, then I have two modifications that will help you achieve it. You’ll work the same muscles—but in a different way—to build the strength needed, and practice the movement pattern. You may like The two options below are ones I used myself when I first built my way up to full push-ups and the same ones I use with my personal training clients today. I still do versions of these moves now to maintain that push-up strength. As the saying goes, if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it, and that’s certainly true for this bodyweight move. Depending on your current ability, …

Oprah Winfrey, 72, shows off her workout routine after weight loss and ‘two new knees’

Oprah Winfrey, 72, shows off her workout routine after weight loss and ‘two new knees’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Oprah Winfrey is celebrating 72 by putting her health front and center! The TV and entertainment mogul took to her social media page with a look at how her workout routine has evolved in her 70s. As you can see in the video above, Oprah demonstrates her techniques for strength training. She also posted a message beside the clip, which read: “Life at 72 is looking different than every other decade.” “Two summers and two new knees ago, I decided to add strength training to my workouts because we all need to maintain muscle as we get older,” she continued. “I can’t say I’m ready for the Olympics like Adele [which she supplemented with a reference clip] but I sure feel stronger!” © Getty ImagesHappy birthday, Oprah! “So in honor of another trip around the sun for me, go try something new. You never know where it will lead you.” Previously, Oprah explained that it was her 2021 knee surgery that inspired her to take a closer look at her health. She has been open …

My knees ache when the weather gets cold but this 10-minute standing yoga routine has seriously helped

My knees ache when the weather gets cold but this 10-minute standing yoga routine has seriously helped

Published by Jenni Sidey

My knees are consistently achy and stiff during winter, so when the temperature drops, I start looking for new ways to strengthen them. When I found this 10-minute standing knee mobility routine on YouTube, I had high hopes that it could help. I liked the fact that I’d be able to slot it easily into my day, without the need to roll out a mat for any floor work. You may like In the routine, yoga instructor Tim Senesi runs through a warm-up and then recommends four exercises to strengthen knees. Here’s what happened when I tried doing it three times a week for a fortnight. The routine Knee Strengthening Exercise Routine | Bulletproof Knees – YouTube Watch On You don’t need any equipment for this routine. If you do have knee sensitivity, get sign-off from your medical team before attempting this sequence. My experience 1. My knees and shins felt more sore at first Other mobility routines I’ve tried have eased stiffness instantly, but that wasn’t the case with this sequence. Start your week …