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What an 81-year-old can teach us about grip strength — and grief.
She set a world record for the dead hang. There's a lesson in longevity, but also in regaining control after loss.
 • Gwendolyn Bounds
Phew. We made it past 'Quitter's Day.' Now, let's turn our 2026 movement goals into habits.
Something will always threaten our best intentions. Here are the five protocols that have kept me mostly on track for a decade. Plus — bonus tips from…
 • Gwendolyn Bounds
3 LITTLE THINGS: To build physical and mental strength in 2026.
Forget resolutions. Here's how to craft doable "mini-challenges" you'll actually accomplish. Mine involve a musical instrument, the 'McGill Big 3' and a…
 • Gwendolyn Bounds
25 gifts for the new year that might buy people you love more time.
From trails shoes with great grip to a heart rate monitor, balance trainers and adjustable weights, these are the Not Too Late picks to improve…
 • Gwendolyn Bounds
How to avoid running injuries and ease back into running — 8 tips from an Olympian.
These tactical moves and tools may help us stay in the game longer, with less pain.
 • Gwendolyn Bounds
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Why ‘retro walking’ might be worth adding to your daily routine.
From knee protection to balance training and cognitive stimulation, there's a lot that's been touted about the low impact movement of walking backward…
 • Gwendolyn Bounds
5 ideas on aging with less fear and more strength my millennial coaches taught me. (No push-ups required!)
I was a risk-averse, middle-aged executive when we met six years ago. I'm still two out of three — but eliminating the third has made midlife so much…
 • Gwendolyn Bounds
1 SIMPLE IDEA: Being American means considering a stranger's story.
Divided we might be on many fronts. But a step toward one another can begin by truly listening to someone we don't know.
 • Gwendolyn Bounds
What is a 'list of intentions' — and why is writing one a good idea?
It's not a to-do list or a bucket list but something in-between that promotes better habits. A friend showed me his. Now I'm writing mine.
 • Gwendolyn Bounds
He yelled 'get your legs under you.' I've been thinking about it ever since.
From physical challenge to deflecting something stupid someone says, the pause-reflect-reset tactic is a powerful way to regain control.
 • Gwendolyn Bounds
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7 lessons on building resilience from a Navy human performance researcher.
Amid uncertainty, these tactics can give us all a greater sense of control and strength.
 • Gwendolyn Bounds and Kyle Shepard
Part 2: 'Add one new item to your exercise toolbox' — how to break the cycle of sameness.
Boredom can derail many well-intended habits, including our workouts. A new tool or technique, including some of these below, can make it fun (or…
 • Gwendolyn Bounds
Part 1: 'Make new friends, even if you're bad at it' — how to break the cycle of sameness.
I've neglected community most of my adult life. But that's changing, and science suggests there are real cognitive & longevity benefits.
 • Gwendolyn Bounds
Why are we so scared of this 4-letter word?
A debate over my book cover and 'hard' led to this list of five doable discomforts — all of which have a return on investment.
 • Gwendolyn Bounds
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