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JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Authorities in Washington County, Tennessee, have successfully apprehended a man sought in an aggravated assault case. The suspect, last observed in a field within the Conklin area on Monday evening, is now in custody.
The Washington County Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), in collaboration with the Green County Sheriff’s Office, tracked down and arrested Christopher A. Payne at approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday, as stated in their press release.
Christopher A. Payne, aged 47, was last spotted along Charles Humphreys Road on Monday night. Despite an extensive overnight search by deputies and multiple agencies, Payne initially eluded capture.
The charges stem from an incident in which Payne allegedly took a motorcycle and assaulted a woman by choking her at her Conklin community home on Saturday. The motorcycle was recovered by deputies on the day of the incident.
The public is encouraged to contact 911 with any further information regarding Payne’s movements. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the WCSO’s website at wcso.net/tip411.php.
Excitement is building for Trump Mobile as the wireless phone carrier, partly spearheaded by President Trump’s sons, Don Jr. and Eric, announced the imminent shipping of its much-anticipated T1 Phones. After several delays, the company has confirmed these devices will finally start reaching customers this week.
This announcement was shared on Wednesday through Trump Mobile’s official social media platforms, sparking attention among eager customers. “The T1 Phone has arrived!!” proclaimed a post on their Instagram and Facebook pages. It further assured those who pre-ordered the device that they would soon receive an update email as the phones begin shipping.
Nexstar contacted a spokesperson from Trump Mobile’s customer care team on Wednesday, who confirmed the phones were indeed set to ship shortly. However, she could not specify an exact delivery timeline for the customers eagerly awaiting their new devices.
Originally put up for preorder back in June 2025, the T1 Phones will be dispatched based on the sequence of these orders, ensuring fairness in the rollout process. As anticipation grows, Trump Mobile’s announcement marks a significant step forward for the company and its supporters.
The phones were first made available for preorder in June 2025. They will be shipped in the order that those preorders were received, the customer care team said.
Trump Mobile’s T1 Phones were first previewed in an announcement from Trump’s sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, in June 2025, with an initial shipping date of August 2025. But the phone’s release was delayed multiple times, and any official release date was nowhere to be found on recent versions of the Trump Mobile website.
The gold-colored phones were initially described as “proudly designed and built in the United States,” but any language specifying that the phone would be built in the U.S. disappeared shortly after the announcement, suggesting possible manufacturing issues. (As of Wednesday, the Trump Mobile website only says the phone was “designed with American values in mind” and “shaped by American innovation.”)
Eric Trump, Don Hendrickson, Eric Thomas, Patrick O’Brien and Donald Trump Jr., left to right, participate in the announcement of Trump Mobile, in New York’s Trump Tower, on June 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
In an email to USA Today, Trump Mobile CEO Pat O’Brien confirmed the production delays, but suggested they were necessary to create “an amazing product.”
USA Today also reported that the phones would be made with “components primarily manufactured in America,” citing O’Brien. An earlier production run was assembled in the U.S., O’Brien’s email explained, but it remains unclear where the phones are currently being built.
A representative for Trump Mobile’s media team was not immediately available for comment.
What is the T1 Phone?
As advertised on the Trump Mobile website, the T1 Phone will feature a 6.78-inch touchscreen display, a 50-megapixel main camera, a quick-charge battery and a fingerprint sensor, among other features. The phone will also run on the Android 15 operating system.
A current product illustration (which is subject to change, according to the site) appears to show the gold-colored T1 Phone with an American flag inscribed on the back, directly above the words “Trump Mobile.”
The phone was announced in conjunction with the launch of the Trump Mobile wireless phone plan. Since June 2025, Trump Mobile has also been facilitating $100 deposits for the T1 Phone, which is currently listed at a total “promotional price” of $499.
The Trump Mobile wireless plan, meanwhile, is currently accepting customers using other phones, including refurbished Apple or Samsung phones offered at the Trump Mobile site. A representative for the company said Monday that people who wish to switch carriers to Trump Mobile can confirm their devices’ compatibility by contacting customer service.
The fine print
It’s unclear how many customers have preordered T1 Phones and paid the $100 deposits (a recent report from the International Business Times puts it at “around 600,000”), but those deposits are said to be completely refundable if customers elect not to wait around.
“Estimated ship dates, launch timelines, or anticipated production schedule are non-binding estimates only,” reads a portion of the terms and conditions, directly under a header reading “No Guarantee of Release, Delivery or Timing.”
The site also indicated that the phone may never be released.
“Trump Mobile does not guarantee that: the Device will be commercially released; regulatory approvals (including FCC authorization) will be obtained; carrier certification will be secured; production will commence or continue; or delivery will occur within any specific timeframe,” the terms and conditions read.
The promotional price of $499 might not “lock in” the promotional price, either: “Final pricing and offers will be disclosed at the time of purchase, and you will have the opportunity to accept or reject the final terms before completing your purchase,” according to Trump Mobile.
In a poignant tribute to her late partner, Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, Catalina Mancera recently celebrated their forthcoming child surrounded by family after his heartbreaking suicide last November.
In a heartfelt Instagram post on Sunday, Mancera shared how the unwavering support of their families has helped her through this challenging time. The post featured touching images from her baby shower held in Pilot Point, Texas.
“There are no words to adequately express my gratitude for the incredible people God has placed in my life,” Mancera shared. “Though this season has been incredibly tough, the love and support surrounding me has brought some light into the darkness. I am deeply thankful to everyone who joined us to celebrate the baby and me, and to those who, despite not being present, sent their love from afar.”
She continued by expressing appreciation for her family’s efforts, “I also want to thank my family for the beautiful shower they organized in Michigan. Both of our families have showered me with love during this time, and I’ll forever remember the kindness, prayers, and support that have lifted me through it all 🤍.”
Originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Mancera radiated elegance in a white dress as she posed with loved ones at the Selah Event Venue.
Another image showed cookies with messages of “Baby Kneeland” and “A little piece of heaven is on the way.”
Mancera previously shared that she is due to give birth in June.
“I dreamed of you long before I ever knew you. I dreamed of building a family, of the life your dad and I talked about and imagined together,” she wrote in a December Instagram post, including sonogram photos. “I’m so excited for you, but my heart still aches. It aches for the moments I won’t get to share with him, and for the love I wish you could experience the way I did.”
Kneeland and Mancera began dating when he was at Western Michigan University in her native Kalamazoo, his cousin Nicole Kneeland-Woods told the Daily Mail. He is from nearby Grand Rapids.
Kneeland died by suicide at the age of 24 in November following a police pursuit on Dallas Parkway near Warren Parkway, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Kneeland was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Frisco police — who said they received information during their pursuit that Kneeland had expressed suicidal ideations.
According to 911 dispatch audio obtained by TMZ Sports, an operator stated that Kneeland’s girlfriend said she received a concerning message from Kneeland and was trying to contact the defensive end’s agent.
A 911 operator said on the audio that his girlfriend stated that Kneeland was armed, has a history of mental illness — and she quoted him as saying he would “end it all.”
Kneeland’s death came two days after he played 17 snaps during the Cowboys’ 27-17 loss to the Cardinals.
He scored a touchdown on a blocked punt in the first half at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org for free and confidential crisis counseling.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — In a bid to aid the Springfield Police Department, Crime Stoppers is seeking help in identifying a woman linked to a pair of recent retail thefts.
According to Crime Stoppers, the initial theft took place on April 29 at the Farm & Home location on North Dirksen Parkway. Just a few days later, on May 1, the second incident occurred at the Farm & Home store on the city’s west side.
US president Donald Trump will arrive in China on Wednesday.
Talks with Chinese president Xi Jinping will include US arms sales to Taiwan.
Donald Trump’s scheduled arrival in Beijing on Wednesday marks the first visit by a U.S. president to China in almost ten years. His trip aims to bolster trade ties, even as issues regarding Taiwan and Iran loom.
Trump departed from Washington D.C. on Wednesday after a delay caused by his focus on war efforts. He mentioned having a “long discussion” planned with Chinese President Xi Jinping, particularly concerning Iran, a nation whose oil sales to China continue despite U.S. sanctions.
However, Trump downplayed any conflicts over Iran, stating that Xi has been “relatively good, to be honest.”
Addressing reporters before leaving the White House, Trump expressed confidence about the Iran situation: “We don’t need any help with Iran. We’ll succeed one way or another, through peaceful means or otherwise.”
This week’s visit—the first since Trump’s 2017 trip—features crucial discussions with Xi on Friday and Saturday. The agenda includes a state banquet and a tea reception, making for a busy schedule.
Trump said on Tuesday that he would speak to Xi about US arms sales to Taiwan, the self-governing island claimed by China — a departure from historic US insistence that it will not consult China on its support to the island.
China’s controls on rare earth exports and the countries’ raucous trade relationship are among the topics expected to be taken up by the heads of the world’s top two economies.
The tense buildup to the superpower summit was already visible on Wednesday on the streets of Beijing, with police monitoring major intersections and checking the ID cards of passengers on the metro, Agence France-Presse (AFP) journalists saw.
“It’s definitely a big deal,” said Wen Wen, a 24-year-old woman travelling from the eastern city of Nanjing, when asked by AFP about Trump’s visit.
“Some progress will certainly be made,” she said, noting that she hopes China and the United States can ensure “lasting peace” despite “recent instability in the global situation”.
Trade ties between China and the US have been fraught in recent years. The two sides are currently maintaining a one-year truce in their tariff war reached at Trump and Xi’s last meeting in South Korea in October.
China’s major surplus in trade with the United States has long irritated Trump, who slapped tariffs on the country’s goods during his first term in office.
Trump will be accompanied in China by a large group of top US business executives, including Tesla’s Elon Musk and Apple’s Tim Cook, the White House has said.
The highly anticipated summit comes at an uncertain time for China’s economy, which has struggled in recent years with sluggish domestic spending and a protracted debt crisis in the once-booming property sector.
‘Responsibilities as major powers’
For Li Jiahao, 30, who manages a Beijing karaoke bar, the summit will not necessarily solve all problems in China-US relations — though he is hoping for “positive results”.
“Coming here and actually resolving the issues are two different things,” he told AFP.
“China and the United States both have responsibilities as major powers,” he said, adding that “only through friendship can we achieve mutual development and become stronger”.
The war in Iran — launched by the United States and Israel on 28 February — has presented new challenges in the already-complicated relationship between China and the US.
The US Treasury Department on Monday sanctioned 12 individuals and entities — including several based in Hong Kong — it said facilitated the sale and shipment of Iranian oil to China.
Asked about the latest moves on Wednesday, Guo Jiakun, a spokesman for Beijing’s foreign ministry, said that “China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions”.
Trump’s trip will be closely scrutinised in Taiwan for any sign of weakening US support.
Trump insisted on Tuesday that his personal relationship with Xi would prevent a Chinese invasion of the island.
“I think we’ll be fine. I have a very good relationship with President Xi. He knows I don’t want that to happen.”
A North Carolina congresswoman has come under fire for what a mother describes as a “disrespectful” and “hostile” reply to her 10-year-old son’s letter about electric vehicles. The boy’s mother expressed her outrage over the response.
Emily Mango, 42, took to social media to share the “disturbing letter” that Representative Virginia Foxx sent in response to her son’s school project.
Christian, a fourth-grade student at Canterbury School in Greensboro, had penned a persuasive essay urging the 82-year-old representative to consider supporting tax incentives for electric vehicles.
“He did his research, cited his sources, and presented strong arguments in his essay, which was purely educational and non-political. He was proud of his work,” Mango explained.
Mango noted that Christian mailed his essay to Foxx in a school envelope back in April, clearly indicating it was written by a young student.
Several weeks later, his mom said Foxx wrote a response to Christian ‘in a disrespectful, hostile and unkind tone,’ accusing him of being ‘indoctrinated’ by his teachers at the Episcopal day school.
Foxx’s Response
Foxx thanked Christian for ‘taking the time to share your thoughts,’ then went on to attack his proposal.
‘What many folks do not realize is that the money that “comes from” the federal government actually comes from ordinary citizens who pay taxes to support that government,’ Foxx wrote.
‘Therefore, your request that “the federal government should give a $5,000 tax rebate for all new electric car purchases” means that the federal government must take that money out of the pockets of hardworking people who may not have the means to buy an electric vehicle in the first place.’
She included links to six articles about climate change, including two pieces from the Wall Street Journal editorial board and others from Fox News, National Review and The Washington Times.
Foxx told the boy, ‘YOU and your classmates will be responsible’ for paying down the national debt, which she believes is far more pressing than climate change.
‘Incidentally, please ask your teacher to explain propaganda to you,’ the Congresswoman wrote.
‘While I will never be able to know, my guess is that your teachers will not give you a good educational experience and help you learn to think, as they are too interested in indoctrinating you. How sad.’
Mother Slams Foxx’s Response
Mango slammed the elderly woman for writing such a harsh rebuke to a child and criticized her for attacking her son’s teachers.
‘Reprehensible response. You crossed a line when you attacked a child and attacked teachers,’ Mango said.
‘You don’t deserve to be on a Committee for Education when you talk to children like this and think so lowly of teachers. No wonder NC is 50th in education funding level under your “leadership.”‘
Foxx, who has boasted of being ‘consistently ranked’ among the most conservative members of the North Carolina Congressional Delegation, was first elected to Congress in 2004.
She is running for re-election this year and was previously endorsed by Donald Trump.
Foxx has an Ed.D. in curriculum and teaching/higher education from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, according to her biography.
She previously taught at a local community college and Appalachian State University and later became president of Mayland Community College. Fox also served 12 years on the Watauga County Board of Education.
Online Backlash
Given her background in education, Foxx’s response to Christian sparked backlash online.
‘Wow! Just wow! Especially that she is a former educator herself! Talk about “how sad.” That is very disturbing how she responded. I am very sorry,’ one person wrote on Facebook.
‘This is an unacceptable way to speak to a constituent, let alone a child. We have to hold people accountable, especially those stated to represent us. What a misguided woman,’ added a second person.
‘She was a professor of education. SHE TAUGHT THE TEACHERS!!’ a third person wrote on Instagram.
Some people came to Foxx’s defense and appreciated that she wrote the boy a response.
‘She’s kind of right though. She gave a thoughtful, mature response to the kid and everyone’s acting like she did something so bad. At least sure didn’t flat out ignore him,’ one person wrote.
The Daily Mail contacted Foxx, Mango and the Canterbury School for comment.
The Country Music Association has rolled out an exciting lineup of performers and activities for Fan Fair X at this year’s CMA Fest, promising fans a chance to catch some of the industry’s top stars.
Among the highlights, Russell Dickerson, Carly Pearce, Shaboozey, and Ashley McBryde will grace the CMA Close Up Stage, each taking their turn in the spotlight as part of the Artist of the Day series.
The CMA Close Up Stage will also feature several other engaging programs:
Thursday, June 4: The Red Clay Strays will appear on Amazon Music’s “Country Heat Weekly” Live. Sound & Story: An Artist Exchange will showcase the talents of Melissa Etheridge & Gretchen Wilson. Behind the Hits will spotlight songwriters John Morgan, Blake Pendergrass, and Parker Welling.
Friday, June 5: Latino Trailblazers in Country will feature FILMORE, Andrea Vasquez, and Alyssia Dominguez. Country Central Presents will bring performances from Charles Wesley Godwin, Willow Avalon, Wyatt Flores, and Stella Lefty. Crook & Chase: Legends & Friends will include an appearance by Clint Black. Country & Rap: The Black Southern Roots of American Music will explore the genre’s influences with Waka Flocka and Nappy Roots.
Saturday, June 6: 40 Years of Randy Travis: Exploring the Icon’s Legacy and Impact The Songwriters Behind Country’s Biggest Hits with Ashley Gorley and Shane McAnally Audacy Presents: Music You Should Know featuring Carter Faith, Warren Zeiders and Katie Neal The Last Take: Behind “On My Way to Heaven” Video with Tanya Tucker and Dennis Quaid The Listening Room: 20 Years of the Stories Behind the Songs: Drew Baldridge, Taylor Austin Dye and Emmett Stevens Jr.
Sunday, June 7: Maddox Batson on Amazon Music “Country Heat Weekly” Live Up Close With Brandon Lake Dreams Across Boarders: Making Nashville Home with Gareth, Owen Riegling and Kaylee Bell Unbridled: Women of Texas Country, From the Ground Up: Jenna Paulette, Kylie Frey and RaeLynn
Appearing live on the acoustic Tractor Supply Spotlight Stage inside Fan Fair X are Austin Mackay, Blue Ridge Band, The Boykinz, Bre Kennedy, Carlisle Wright, Dzaki Sukarno, Desiree Dawson, ERLAND, Faith Hopkins, Gabi Sklar, Gary Frost, Gloria Anderson, Hayley Payne, Jake Hoot, James Maslow, Jarrad Wrigley, Kaleb Sanders, Kelsey Lamb, Kelsi Mayne, Kingswood, Leah Blevins, Liam Price, Maddie Lenhart, Mike Parker, Mogan Griffiths, Noah James, Parker Graye, Rachael Fahim, Sacha, Sadie Bass, Sammy Arriaga, Shawnee Kish, Something Out West, Tori Darke, Tyler Rich, Zoe Jean Fowler and 2’Live Bre.
CMA Fest is the world’s longest running country music festival with hundreds of country artists performing over nine official stages. You can find those performers listed HERE. The performances will be filmed for a network television special airing June 25 on ABC and the next day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
It takes place June 4-7 in Nashville. You can get your tickets HERE.
Check out the video player above for a look at last year’s CMA Fest.
Sharon Stone delivered somber family news on Wednesday as she announced the passing of her older brother.
The star of “Basic Instinct” revealed that her brother, Mike Stone, a 74-year-old musician, had succumbed to a prolonged illness.
‘Mike Stone, My oldest brother, Has passed away. Following an extended illness. We wish him peace,’ she wrote in her caption beneath an image of her look-a-like family member.
At 68, the renowned actress concluded the heartfelt message with her signature alongside the names of her three sons: Roan, 25, Laird, 21, and Quinn, 19.
Support poured in from friends, with Melanie Griffith showing her sympathy by liking the post, joined by Hilaria Baldwin, wife of Alec Baldwin.
Beyond his musical talents, Mike Stone also had a career in acting, featuring in various films during the 1990s, such as “Eraser” and “Malevolence.”
He also had a role as a counselor in his sister’s 1995 Western film The Quick And The Dead which also starred Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Sharon Stone shared some heartbreaking family news on Wednesday when taking to her Instagram page. Seen on May 2 in Hollywood
The Basic Instinct actress revealed that her older brother Mike Stone, 74, has died after battling an illness for many years. Stone seen left with Mike center and her sister Kelly right in 2007
The sad news comes just over a year after their mother Dorothy Stone passed away at the age of 91 in March 2025.
At that time, Stone shared with her fans that her mother had been long been suffering after having several strokes.
The actress looked after her mother in her Beverly Hills mansion during her final years.
Stone revealed that her mother’s final words to her were, ‘You talk too much, you make me want to commit suicide’ and while people in the room laughed, it was a ‘hard one to go out on.’
Despite their ‘tough’ relationship, the star credited her mother with teaching her to ‘stand on her own two feet.’
And it has been three years since her brother Patrick Stone died in February 2023 at age 57 from heart disease.
The death occurred 18 months after his 11-month-old son, River, died from organ failure.
Patrick passed away in Pennsylvania on Super Bowl Sunday after suffering a heart attack, which his wife Tasha described as his heart ‘being ripped out of my chest’ following their son’s death.
From left, Mike, mom Dorothy, sister Kelly and Sharon in 1994 in Los Angeles
Mike with his parents at the Gibson showroom in Los Angeles in 2009
Stone and Phil Bronstein with her parents and two of her three siblings in 2000
Sharon confirmed the passing on social media as she expressed her extreme heartache over the sudden loss. She called her sibling Patrick a ‘gentle soul’ with a ‘wonderful sense of humor.’
Stone’s father, Joseph William Stone II, died at the age of 81 in 2009.
The Casino actress still has her sister Kelly Stone, 65, who works on the charity Planet Hope.
The performer wrote extensively about her family and the struggles they faced when she grew up in rural Pennsylvania.
Stone described their poverty, physical abuse and sexual abuse that she and her siblings experienced.
Stone seen crying during the 68th Vienna Opera Ball (Wiener Opernball) at Vienna State Opera in February 2026
The actress has been vocal about her own survival of a near-fatal stroke and brain hemorrhage in 2001.
The health emergency left her with only a one percent chance of living. It took her years to learn how to walk and talk properly again, she said in her 2021 biography The Beauty Of Living Twice.
Stone is back on TV with a role in Euphoria opposite Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi.
Ethiopian marathon runner Yebrgual Melese has tragically passed away at the age of 36 after falling ill during a training session, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Melese experienced a medical emergency while training in Addis Ababa for the Tamarack Homes Ottawa International Marathon scheduled for May 24. She was swiftly taken to a hospital on Tuesday, but despite medical efforts, her life could not be saved.
The Ethiopian Athletics Federation released a statement expressing profound sorrow over the loss of the esteemed athlete, extending heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and supporters.
Yebrgual Melese of Ethiopia crosses the finish line to place first of the women at the Prague Marathon in the Czech capital on May 03, 2015. AFP via Getty Images
Throughout her 15-year career, Melese achieved significant milestones, claiming victory in numerous prominent races. She reached impressive rankings, having been positioned as high as sixth among female marathon runners and 37th overall, according to worldathletics.org.
Melese enjoyed a productive running career dating 15-plus years, winning several notable races and ranking as high as No. 6 in women’s marathon runners and No. 37 overall, per worldathletics.org.
She won the Shanghai International Marathon in both 2018 and ’19, and emerged victorious in both the Praha Marathon and Houston Marathon in 2015.
In 2013, Melese won the Ethopian Championships in the 10,000 meters category.
She also finished second at the Chicago Marathon in 2015 with a time of 2:23:43, came in fifth the following year and finished eighth in 2024 at the BMW Berlin Marathon by finishing in 2:21:39.
She logged her best marathon time in 2018, when she posted a 2:19:36 mark at the Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon.
Yebrgual Melese Arage of Ethiopia celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the Shanghai International Marathon in Shanghai on November 18, 2018. AFP via Getty Images
Finishing with a time south of 2:20 is considered a special achievement in the racing community.
“Known to sit comfortably in the lead pack and kick for the last 10 km, she was always someone to keep your eye on in the elite field,” wrote runningmagazine.ca’s Hayden West.
Melese last competed May 25, 2025 in the Miyun Eco Marathon in Beijing, failing to complete the race, according to worldathletics.org.
Two months prior, she finished second in the Zurich Marato Barcelona marathon.
Melese is survived by her husband and two children, according to runningmagazine.ca.
Here’s an 8-minute standing workout designed by a trainer to tackle midsection fat for those over 50.
Achieving a toned midsection after hitting 50 is most effective when exercises are straightforward, repeatable, and gentle on the joints. While gym equipment can be beneficial, it often provides so much support that your core doesn’t engage as it would during everyday activities. Standing exercises shift this dynamic, requiring your abs to stabilize, twist, balance, and maintain posture as the rest of your body is in motion.
With years of experience coaching adults to develop practical strength, I’ve discovered that core exercises are more beneficial when they teach your body to stabilize from the feet up. Your abdominal muscles aren’t isolated when you’re walking, climbing stairs, carrying groceries, gardening, playing pickleball, or rising from a chair. Instead, they collaborate with your hips, glutes, shoulders, and back to ensure strength, stability, and efficiency.
This streamlined 8-minute standing routine involves four exercises, each performed for 40 seconds, followed by a 20-second rest between them. Completing the circuit twice is the goal. Maintain a controlled and steady pace, ensuring your core is engaged, your heart rate increases, and your posture remains impeccable throughout the session.
This 8-minute standing routine keeps the setup simple. You’ll perform four exercises for 40 seconds each, rest for 20 seconds between moves, and repeat the circuit for two total rounds. The pace should feel controlled and steady. You want to feel your core working, your heart rate climbing, and your posture staying sharp from start to finish.
You won’t spot-reduce abdominal fat with a single workout, but you can strengthen the muscles around your waist, increase total-body movement, and build consistency that supports fat loss over time. After 50, that combination matters far more than bouncing between complicated machines or long workouts that never become part of your week.
The 8-Minute Standing Core Routine
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What you need: Just your bodyweight. Add a light dumbbell only after you can control every rep.
How to do it: Perform each exercise for 40 seconds, then rest or transition for 20 seconds. Complete all four moves, then repeat the same circuit one more time.
Round 1
Cross-Body Knee Drive
Squat to Rotation
Standing Wood Chop
Fast Feet With Core Brace
Round 2
Cross-Body Knee Drive
Squat to Rotation
Standing Wood Chop
Fast Feet With Core Brace
Cross-Body Knee Drive
Cross-body knee drives train your abs through rotation while giving the routine an athletic feel. This move targets your obliques, raises your heart rate, and helps improve how your upper and lower body work together. Keep the reps crisp rather than rushed, and think about pulling your ribs toward your opposite hip each time your knee comes across.
Muscles Trained: Obliques, abs, hip flexors, glutes, shoulders
How to Do It
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
Reach both hands up toward your right side.
Brace your abs.
Drive your left knee up and across your body.
Pull your hands down toward that knee.
Return to the starting position and repeat.
Work for 20 seconds, then switch sides.
Recommended Time: Perform for 40 seconds. Rest for 20 seconds.
Form Tip: Pull through your core instead of swinging your arms. The movement should feel strong through your waist, not loose through your shoulders.
Squat to Rotation
Squat-to-rotation brings your legs into the workout, helping you get more done in less time. Your lower body drives the strength portion, while the turn at the top challenges your abs to control rotation. This is a great move for training your core, as it mirrors how your body moves in daily life, where it rarely moves in a straight line.
Muscles Trained: Quads, glutes, abs, obliques, upper back
How to Do It
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Brace your abs and keep your chest tall.
Lower into a comfortable squat.
Push through your feet to stand.
Rotate your torso to one side as you reach across your body.
Return to center and repeat, alternating sides each rep.
Recommended Time: Perform for 40 seconds. Rest for 20 seconds.
Form Tip: Let your hips and feet turn slightly as you rotate. That keeps the motion smoother and reduces stress on your lower back.
Standing Wood Chop
The standing wood chop is one of the most useful core exercises you can do without getting on the floor. The diagonal pattern trains your abs and obliques to create and control movement across your body. It also feels natural because your body uses the same cross-body pattern when walking, lifting, carrying, and engaging in sports.
Sweep your hands diagonally across your body toward the opposite shoulder.
Control the motion back to the starting position.
Work for 20 seconds, then switch sides.
Recommended Time: Perform for 40 seconds. Rest for 20 seconds.
Form Tip: Move your hips and upper back together. Avoid twisting only through your lower spine.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
Fast Feet With Core Brace
Fast feet give this routine a conditioning finish while keeping your core under tension. The goal is to move quickly while staying controlled. Your abs should feel like they’re holding your posture in place as your feet move underneath you.
Muscles Trained: Abs, calves, quads, glutes, hip flexors
How to Do It
Stand with your feet about hip-width apart.
Bend your knees slightly.
Keep your chest tall and brace your abs.
Move your feet quickly in place.
Keep your steps small, light, and controlled.
Slow down if your posture starts to drop.
Recommended Time: Perform for 40 seconds. Rest for 20 seconds, then repeat the circuit or finish your workout.
Form Tip: Stay light on your feet. Quiet steps usually mean better control and better posture.
The Best Tips for Firming Abdominal Fat After 50
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Firming your midsection after 50 comes down to making the routine work harder without making it harder to stick with. The exercises matter, but how you perform them and how consistently you repeat them will drive most of the progress. Keep your reps controlled, stay tall through your posture, and treat each movement like core training first, not just a way to break a sweat. When you combine that focus with regular walking, smart strength work, and a few simple nutrition habits, this 8-minute routine becomes a useful part of a much bigger plan.
Focus on consistency before intensity. An 8-minute routine works best when you can repeat it often. Start with three days per week, then build toward four or five days as your body adapts.
Brace before you move. Before each rep, tighten your abs as if you’re about to cough. This helps your core stabilize your spine before your arms, legs, or hips start moving.
Move with control. Standing core exercises lose their value when you rush through them. Keep each rep smooth, especially during the rotation-based moves.
Use your full body. Your midsection firms up better when your legs, hips, glutes, back, and shoulders contribute. That’s why standing exercises often feel more productive than machine-based ab work.
Keep your posture tall. Think about stacking your ribs over your hips. This position helps your abs do their job and keeps your lower back from taking over.
Pair this routine with walking. A short standing core workout, plus daily walking, creates a strong one-two punch for fat loss, conditioning, and improved movement after 50.
Strength train a few times per week. Add two to three weekly strength workouts if you can. Building muscle helps support metabolism, joint health, and long-term changes in body composition.
Progress gradually. Once the routine feels manageable, add a light dumbbell to the wood chop, slow down the squat-to-rotation, or complete a second 8-minute block. Small progressions keep the routine effective without turning it into a grind.
