Can't do a pull-up? This Marine colonel told us how to get your first rep

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Marine corps colonel Misty Posey's pull-up program has become a popular method for some Marines hoping to boost their reps.
Marine Corps colonel Misty Posey's pull-up program has become a popular method for some Marines hoping to boost their reps. Here, Posey, far left, coaches some students.

Lance Cpl. Cody Fitzgerald/US Marine Corps

I'm the president of Orangetheory. As an introvert, I rely on 2 breaks in my workday and an acupressure mat to recharge.

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Orangetheory president Lauren Cody
Lauren Cody, president of Orangetheory, travels twice a week and said her routine is all about balancing exercise, nutrition, and sleep on the go.

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We asked a personal trainer how he would spend $100 on supplements. Here's what he bought.

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A man shopping for supplements in a store aisle.
Shopping for supplements can be overwhelming.

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I took my first in-person Peloton class. It felt like an exclusive event — which was the point.

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Two women in a Peloton class
I took an in-person Peloton class with Jess King. I appreciated how intentional every detail was.

Joi-Marie McKenzie

Superpower wants to make you hotter, smarter, and healthier

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Max Marchione
"When a peptide is legal, we are going to sell it," says Max Marchione, Superpower's cofounder and CEO.

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I adopted a new fitness strategy in my 40s that's helped me run half-marathons, hold handstands, and do pull-ups as I age

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Lorraine C. Ladish doing pull-up in park
I started setting physical goals for myself in my 40s, including pull-ups and handstands.

Lorraine C. Ladish

I'm 77, and I discovered my love for running while serving in Vietnam. Now I work out 7 days a week.

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A senior man on a bicycle, wearing a helmet.
Winston Hall on one of his cycling expeditions.

Courtesy of Winston Hall.

I'm the CEO of Klaviyo. I run on a 'creator-type' schedule and love Diet Coke and country music.

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headshot of a man in a gray shirt next to a bookcase
Andrew Bialecki.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Andrew Bialecki, the 40-year-old CEO of Klaviyo, based in Boston. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I lost 120 pounds in less than a year — these 5 small habits kept my weight loss on track

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Tre Hubbard before/after shirtless selfies (bathroom photo on left, gym photo on right)
I played college football but struggled to maintain a routine after graduation.

Tre Hubbard

I work out with my 87-year-old mother. Training with her has made me rethink the way I want to age.

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janet osborne and her mother seated side by side
My mom and I have a 24-year age gap between us, but we still enjoy training together.

Janet Osborne

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