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Jenna Dewan confirms she’ll compete on Dancing With the Stars season 35 with Val Chmerkovskiy and explains she doesn’t currently know ballroom dancing, calling it a different language she must unlearn and relearn through choreography and performance. Chmerkovskiy defends the decision, saying the show is about the human journey, while fans debated whether a performer of Dewan’s caliber should face true beginners.
A fitness expert recommends a simple three-move circuit for people over 40 to preserve strength and mobility: deep squat, seated overhead press, and fast step-up. Perform 3 rounds of each exercise (10–12 reps for the squat and press; 20–30 seconds per side for the step-up), with 45–60 seconds of rest between rounds. This routine targets hip and ankle mobility, shoulder health, and lower-body power to help prevent falls and maintain independence as we age.
A NASM-certified trainer recommends four no-equipment exercises—step-ups, donkey kicks, standing hip abductions and calf raises—that walkers can do 2–3 times a week to strengthen calves, hips, legs, and glutes, improve gait efficiency, and reduce injury risk, alongside a gradual increase in walking distance.
A physiotherapist who specializes in aging recommends three simple, equipment-light exercises for adults over 50—sit-to-stand, wall push-up, and step-up—performed with controlled tempo and progression to improve daily tasks, balance, and confidence while building lifelong functional strength.
Actress and dancer Jenna Dewan, known for her roles in movies like Step Up and TV shows like Supergirl and Superman & Lois, recently shared childhood photos on social media. Dewan, who gained fame as a dancer for Janet Jackson, married and divorced actor Channing Tatum, with whom she has a daughter. She is now engaged to Steve Kazee and has a son with him. Dewan's career has included various acting roles and ambassadorships, and she recently suffered a wrist injury during a workout.