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1+ hour, 33+ min ago (499+ words) Tone It Up, the leading women's fitness community platform, has been reacquired by one of the original co-founders, Karena Dawn, marking a powerful return to the helm of the brand she built from the ground up. Dawn's reacquisition represents a full-circle moment for the brand with a renewed focus on the authenticity, connection, and empowerment that have defined Tone It Up consistently since its 2009 inception. Oops, something went wrong Tone It Up Reacquired by Original Co-Founder Karena Dawn, Returning the Beloved Women's Fitness Brand to Its Roots of Empowerment and Community The Iconic Platform Enters a New Era of Wellness, Connection, and Authentic Sisterhood to Shape the Future of Wellness AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tone It Up, the leading women's fitness community platform, has been reacquired by one of the original co-founders, Karena Dawn, marking a powerful return to the…...

6+ hour, 33+ min ago (428+ words) /PRNewswire/ -- Tone It Up, the leading women's fitness community platform, has been reacquired by one of the original co-founders, Karena Dawn, marking a... The Iconic Platform Enters a New Era of Wellness, Connection, and Authentic Sisterhood to Shape the Future of Wellness AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tone It Up, the leading women's fitness community platform, has been reacquired by one of the original co-founders, Karena Dawn, marking a powerful return to the helm of the brand she built from the ground up. Dawn's reacquisition represents a full-circle moment for the brand with a renewed focus on the authenticity, connection, and empowerment that have defined Tone It Up consistently since its 2009 inception. For sixteen years, Tone It Up has inspired millions of women worldwide through expert-led workouts, nutrition guidance, and a supportive global community that uplifts and connects them through a shared…...

6+ hour, 36+ min ago (301+ words) In her video, Shilpa Shetty is seen powering through a controlled glute routine, captioned with a playful "Glutes on." While the moment is social media'friendly, the science behind her workout is anything but superficial. A well-structured glute routine is a cornerstone for improving hip function. When the glute max is activated through deeper hip flexion, it responds with a stronger hypertrophy stimulus, which is a key factor for building lean, powerful muscle. Shilpa's demonstration also highlights how elevation can shift the workload toward the posterior chain ' your hamstrings, glutes, and lower back ' while minimising unnecessary lumbar extension. This reduces strain, encourages cleaner form, and helps you train more efficiently. Using a resistance band introduces another layer of activation. The lateral tension it provides enhances the engagement of the glute medius and upper-glute muscles, areas often under-fired in traditional workouts. This…...

9+ hour, 6+ min ago (381+ words) A Hyderabad doctor shared a story about her home-helper's remarkable fitness. The woman's daily household chores provide a comprehensive workout. Her routine builds muscle and boosts metabolism, surpassing many gym-goers. This active lifestyle, combined with a simple diet and low stress, contributes to her overall health and well-being. Her story emphasizes the power of everyday movement. A Hyderabad-based doctor recently shared a story that instantly grabbed attention online, not because it featured a celebrity or a fitness influencer, but because it highlighted the surprising strength and overall health of her own house help While many struggle to hit their daily step targets or maintain consistent workouts, this woman'who spends her day doing household chores'has managed to build better biceps, calf muscles, and core strength than most regular gym-goers What makes her fitness even more striking is how naturally it fits…...

9+ hour, 14+ min ago (174+ words) All of us want to maintain a healthy lifestyle with a diet rich in nutrients and a sweaty workout. Glute workout, is an important one which improves functioning of the hip joint and also enhances posture. Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty recently shared the benefits of a proper glute workout routine on her Instagram. "Glutes on "," Shilpa Shetty captioned her video where the 50-year-old Bollywood actor was seen doing a glute workout session. Shilpa Shetty advised her followers to do 3 sets of 20 reps with 20 band abduction pulses on the last rep. She asked to repeat this for all 3 sets. Glutes, commonly known as the gluteal muscles, constitute a group of three muscles that are a part of the gluteal region, which is known as the buttocks. The functions of the muscles generally revolve around the hip joint, including the extension, abduction,…...

15+ hour, 51+ min ago (1629+ words) WallPilates turns any blank wall into a reformer. After a 30-second onboarding quiz about goals and schedule, the app builds a 28-day roadmap of hundreds of WallPilates fitness app workouts that begins with posture drills and then progresses to full-body strength work. The beginner's emphasis is intentional. Certified instructors demonstrate each move while the wall keeps your spine and hips aligned, reducing common form errors. In Healthline's April 2025 roundup, WallPilates earned "best overall" honors and a 4.87-star average from 20,000+ users. Our three-person test panel finished the 28-day challenge; all performed roll-ups more easily by week 4, and one participant lost eight pounds while following the in-app nutrition tips (internal data). Cost: $38.95 every four weeks (" $9.74 per week) or $94.85 per quarter, according to the developer listing. A results-based money-back guarantee softens the premium price'no other app in this guide offers the same promise....

2+ day, 6+ hour ago (423+ words) Core strength, demonstrated by crunches, is vital for stability, spinal protection, and pain-free movement at all ages....

2+ day, 14+ hour ago (336+ words) If you've ever felt that dull ache after bending awkwardly or sitting too long, you're not alone. Back discomfort is extremely common, and many people simply learn to live with it. The good news? You don't need a gym or fancy equipment to keep your spine strong and pain-free. Your spine responds best to slow, controlled movements that activate the supporting muscles. A healthy back relies on engaging the core, glutes, and upper-back stabilisers " the muscles that protect the spine and improve posture. When these surrounding muscles are strengthened, the spine becomes more stable and mobile, reducing stiffness and the risk of strains. These beginner-friendly exercises are safe for anyone easing into a fitness routine. What truly matters is consistency and proper form, not intensity. A perfect warm-up for stiff backs. On hands and knees, arch your spine upward, then…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago (304+ words) Pilates instructor James Shaw shared four simple exercises to alleviate back pain. These moves, including a standing roll down and spine stretch forwa Sleeping wrong, working too long, just carrying groceries, any activity can have a back ache creeping into your life just like that on and off again situationship But unlike them, this frustrating and needling pain is here to stay until you try a ton of exercises and some of the "really effective" balms for resolution Now, in a video going viral on Instagram, , a Pilates instructor has shared four simple moves that "lengthen the spine" and feel like a "massage from the inside" for your back These easy moves can be practised at home on a mat and are sure to slowly but completely heal that aching back "Unlock your spine with these four moves," said the…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago (79+ words) Pilates has become one of the most popular home'workout styles because it strengthens the core, improves posture, enhances mobility, and builds long'term body awareness. The best part? You don't need a reformer, fancy gear, or a studio membership " just a mat and 15-20 minutes a day. Here's a detailed guide to the most effective beginner'friendly Pilates workouts you can do right at home, based on trusted fitness sources and expert'led routines. (Image: Pexels)...