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Apolo Ladra's kali trap and takedown drills for self-defense

Grandmaster Apolo Ladra breaks down his Filipino Kali stepping drill for trapping an opponent's leg and collapsing their base with a takedown. Sharpen your footwork and body mechanics.
Fitness Volt

Jeff Cavaliere Shares the Only 4 Exercises You Need for a Six-Pack in 2026

Fitness coach and ATHLEAN-X founder Jeff Cavaliere broke down his four-exercise abs workout to build a strong, visible ...

What is Kiln Floating Sauna at Navy Pier like? We sent a reporter to find out

Kristin Ziemke reacts to the cold after climbing out of the lake on Friday at Kiln at Navy Pier Marina. “It’s very healthy to do,” Ziemke said. “Also, Chicago winters are so long and you have to find ...
Fit&Well

I work with seniors who struggle to get down on the floor, so I use this standing routine to help them strengthen their upper-body muscles safely

Squeeze your shoulder blades together, then pull the ends of the band toward you, bending your elbows and drawing them past ...

Forget sit-ups — I tried the sprinter bridge instead to boost my core strength, and here's what happened

If your core workouts are feeling stale, add some variety to your training sessions by introducing the sprinter bridge, which ...

‘Professional baker of 15 years here. I was today years old when I learned this’: Tennessee man figures out right way to use parchment paper. You’ve probably been doing ...

“Professional baker of 15 years here,” mentioned one user. “I was today years old when I learned this. I just came into my kitchen to try it out, and now I’m sitting at my table questioning my career ...