Build Forearms of Iron With This Farmer’s Walk Workout
You won’t see many people doing the farmer’s walk at your local gym, but that shouldn’t stop you from giving it a try. Continue reading Build Forearms of Iron With This Farmer’s Walk Workout
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11 Protein-Packed Grain Bowl Recipes
The recent meal-in-a-bowl foodie trend is here to stay. If you love the ease of assembling salads but are craving something a little heartier, grain bowls are for you. Continue reading 11 Protein-Packed Grain Bowl Recipes
5 Carbohydrate Myths Against Your Weight Loss
Can you have your carbs and eat them too if you’re trying to lose weight? Continue reading 5 Carbohydrate Myths Against Your Weight Loss
Why Women Should Drop Their Obsession with Weight
You know that being overweight or obese can increase your risk of cancer, heart disease, and other health problems. According to the National Cancer Institute, there … Continue reading Why Women Should Drop Their Obsession with Weight
5 Random Reasons Your Muscles Are Cramping
You don’t have to be a marathoner to be painfully familiar with the pangs of muscle cramps. Continue reading 5 Random Reasons Your Muscles Are Cramping
A Marine With Prosthetic Legs Is Running 31 Marathon In 31 Days
Finishing one marathon is already a testament to your physical and mental fitness—but attempting to run 31 of them in a month? Continue reading A Marine With Prosthetic Legs Is Running 31 Marathon In 31 Days
9 Foods You Should Avoid Eating For Lunch
You always hear that breakfast is the most important meal—but what you have for lunch can make or break a big chunk of your day, too. Continue reading 9 Foods You Should Avoid Eating For Lunch
‘I’ve Helped Thousands of Women Get in Shape—Here’s My Secret’
I’ve been a trainer for nearly a decade. I’ve taught everything—boot camp, TRX, indoor cycling (I’m a SoulCycle instructor, natch). Continue reading ‘I’ve Helped Thousands of Women Get in Shape—Here’s My Secret’
The 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Eating Fat
People are confused about fats, and it’s pretty understandable on some level. Continue reading The 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Eating Fat
We Worked Out with Jennifer Lopez’s Trainer David Kirsch—Try it at Home
After over a year of working out five days a week, I fell off my fitness bandwagon — and, honestly, I didn’t hate it at first. Continue reading We Worked Out with Jennifer Lopez’s Trainer David Kirsch—Try it at Home
25-Year-Old Bodybuilder Sam Standerwick Was Totally Healthy—Then He Died of a Heart Attack
Sam Standerwick, 25, was a fit guy who exercised almost every day and followed an extremely healthy diet. Continue reading 25-Year-Old Bodybuilder Sam Standerwick Was Totally Healthy—Then He Died of a Heart Attack
This Woman Dropped 175 Lbs. and Gained Confidence Along the Way: ‘I’m a Completely Different Person’
After being overweight for her entire life, Jessica Beniquez had some bad habits to break to lose 175 lbs. Continue reading This Woman Dropped 175 Lbs. and Gained Confidence Along the Way: ‘I’m a Completely Different Person’
12 Foods You Need to Stop Buying—and 17 You Should Eat More
If you’re eating a mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, then you’re probably pretty far ahead of the nutrition curve. Continue reading 12 Foods You Need to Stop Buying—and 17 You Should Eat More
Hemp Seeds: Hemp Seed Nutrition + 7 Benefits
For a long time, hemp seeds were ignored for their nutritional benefits because of hemp’s botanical relationship to medicinal varieties of cannabis. Continue reading Hemp Seeds: Hemp Seed Nutrition + 7 Benefits
Exactly How Emma Stone Gained 15 Pounds Of Lean Muscle Mass
Walsh’s plan was so successful that the actress far surpassed her goal—Emma ended up tacking on 15 pounds. Continue reading Exactly How Emma Stone Gained 15 Pounds Of Lean Muscle Mass
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Shows How Easy It Is to Pull Off a Gray Beard
Going gray happens to almost every guy out there—and that includes Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Continue reading Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Shows How Easy It Is to Pull Off a Gray Beard
What Is High Protein Bread—and Should You Try It?
You may have seen pics of high-protein bread (or bagels, waffles, or tortillas) popping up on Instagram lately. Continue reading What Is High Protein Bread—and Should You Try It?
4 Workout Trends You Shouldn’t Be Doing, According to Experts
When it comes to exercise, most trainers agree that any workout is better than none at all. Continue reading 4 Workout Trends You Shouldn’t Be Doing, According to Experts
20 Exercises to Do at Your Desk — Get Fit at Work?!
If you are sitting down and reading this article right now, you should stop! Okay, well don’t stop reading, but you might want to stand up to finish it. Continue reading 20 Exercises to Do at Your Desk — Get Fit at Work?!
Foods You Should Always Have In Your Refrigerator
Every month, we send some of your biggest questions on nutrition, health, and more to our panel of experts to answer. Continue reading Foods You Should Always Have In Your Refrigerator
The 6 Best Ice Creams For Weight Loss, According To Nutritionists
When you’re looking to shed pounds, ice cream probably isn’t at the top of your grocery list. Continue reading The 6 Best Ice Creams For Weight Loss, According To Nutritionists
3 Blenders That Will Make a Perfect Smoothie Every Time
The genius of soups and smoothies is that you don’t need a lot of kitchen experience or equipment. But obviously, there’s one tool you can’t do without: a blender. Continue reading 3 Blenders That Will Make a Perfect Smoothie Every Time
Padma Lakshmi on the Food Detox She Does After ‘Top Chef’ and the Workout That Transformed Her Body
Padma Lakshmi is talking about food, passionately, while sitting at a table in the lobby of a chic downtown Manhattan hotel. Continue reading Padma Lakshmi on the Food Detox She Does After ‘Top Chef’ and the Workout That Transformed Her Body
6 Quick And Easy Ways To Lose Fat Fast—Without Dieting
Going after weight gain by going on a diet is like walking into a gunfight with a sharp stick. Continue reading 6 Quick And Easy Ways To Lose Fat Fast—Without Dieting
This Super-Simple Technique Might Be The Key To Running Faster
The precise pace you need to maintain if you’re going to complete this half-marathon in your goal time of under two hours. Continue reading This Super-Simple Technique Might Be The Key To Running Faster
10 Top Cancer Experts Reveal What They Do To Avoid The Deadly Disease
Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide. And while there have been lots of medical advancements towards treating some kinds and boosting survival, there is still lots of work to be done. Continue reading 10 Top Cancer Experts Reveal What They Do To Avoid The Deadly Disease
5 High-Protein Smoothie Ingredients
If you already have your go-to smoothie recipe down to a science, you know that protein is the secret to blending one that will actually keep you full all morning long. Continue reading 5 High-Protein Smoothie Ingredients
How Much Does It Really Cost to Run a Marathon?
Thinking about running a 26.2? You’ve probably budgeted how much time you’ll need to train. Continue reading How Much Does It Really Cost to Run a Marathon?
These 9 Qualities Can Help You Thrive in Any Situation
In new and challenging situations, some people fold under pressure and some manage to squeak by. Continue reading These 9 Qualities Can Help You Thrive in Any Situation
Healthy Protein Mocha Fudge Smoothie Recipe
Mocha fudge sounds rich, decadent and … healthy? If you enjoy sipping your breakfast or recharging with a post-workout protein shake, then you have to try this Bone Broth Protein Mocha Fudge Smoothie. Continue reading Healthy Protein Mocha Fudge Smoothie Recipe
Are Organic Doritos Any Healthier Than the Original?
The new, organic Doritos carry just as much fat and 81 percent the sodium of regular nacho cheese Doritos, and they also pack ten extra calories per serving. Continue reading Are Organic Doritos Any Healthier Than the Original?
‘Why Gaining 33 Pounds Changed My Life’
Some kids are bullied for being heavy; Sarah Bogue was bullied for being so thin that schoolmates called her anorexic. Continue reading ‘Why Gaining 33 Pounds Changed My Life’
How Apple Engineered Its Watch to Push You to Perform at Your Peak
The Tesla jam out front, the bike commuters riding one-handed while clutching MacBooks, the Apple Watches on everyone’s wrists capturing biometric data—all hint at the kind of skunkworks activity that sends geeks a-Twitter. Located on a side street in Cupertino—a … Continue reading How Apple Engineered Its Watch to Push You to Perform at Your Peak
6 Common Meal Prep Mistakes and How to Fix Them
But even if you’ve mastered the meal prep basics, you may not be completely satisfied with the food you’re heating up when lunch time rolls around. Continue reading 6 Common Meal Prep Mistakes and How to Fix Them
This Is The Most Flattering Sports Bra And Leggings Combo EVER
Between her tell-it-like-it-is attitude and incredible fashion sense, it’s hard not to love Morgan Stewart. Continue reading This Is The Most Flattering Sports Bra And Leggings Combo EVER
7 Everyday Foods That Are Better For You Than Trendy Superfoods
The next, it’s camel milk. Whatever the “superfood,” there’s always a new snack or beverage that claims to protect you from disease or give you another health boost, like healthier skin or stronger bones. Continue reading 7 Everyday Foods That Are Better For You Than Trendy Superfoods
The Truth About Alcohol And Weight Gain
You’ve probably heard that alcohol contains empty calories and, if you want to lose weight, it’s a good idea to scale back on how much you drink. Continue reading The Truth About Alcohol And Weight Gain
These Are the 6 Exercises You Can Do to Become as Fit as a U.S. Soldier
Since the early 2000s, the United States Army has been devising a new series of fitness tests to better prepare their soldiers for the battlefield. For … Continue reading These Are the 6 Exercises You Can Do to Become as Fit as a U.S. Soldier
The Lower-Body Exercise Selena Gomez Swears By
For strong stems, the 25-year-old star relies on toe circles, hot potato, pulses, and hydrants. Continue reading The Lower-Body Exercise Selena Gomez Swears By
Chocolate Cake Recipes With Fewer Calories
Get your chocolate fix without the high calorie count—or the sugar crash. Continue reading Chocolate Cake Recipes With Fewer Calories
Weight Training Can Reduce Anxiety
Want to quiet your racing mind? Take it to the gym: Weight training can help relieve your anxiety, a new meta-analysis in the journal Sports Medicine suggests. That’s what researchers concluded after crunching the numbers from 16 previous studies on … Continue reading Weight Training Can Reduce Anxiety
Hugh Jackman’s “Light” Breakfast Puts Your Post-Workout Feast To Shame
SubscribeHugh Jackman is best-known for his role as the ridiculously-ripped Wolverine, and is still in superhero form years later. That doesn’t come as much of a … Continue reading Hugh Jackman’s “Light” Breakfast Puts Your Post-Workout Feast To Shame
Do you Suffer from Excess Supination? Here’s How to Fix It
Both supination and pronation are terms used to describe the rolling motion of the heels and feet during the body’s gait cycle, which takes place as we run or walk. Continue reading Do you Suffer from Excess Supination? Here’s How to Fix It
High Fat, Low Carb Pancakes: A Keto-Approved Breakfast
Pancakes are typically viewed as one of those indulgent foods that you can never enjoy when you’re trying to be healthy or lose weight. Continue reading High Fat, Low Carb Pancakes: A Keto-Approved Breakfast
What Happens When You Put on 10 Pounds
With an alarming obesity rate the affects well more than one-third of U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we’re all familiar with the dangers of obesity. Continue reading What Happens When You Put on 10 Pounds
Top Nutrient-Dense Foods & Their Benefits
According to the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, “nutrient-dense foods” are foods that provide a high amount nutrients but have relatively few calories. Continue reading Top Nutrient-Dense Foods & Their Benefits
What Burns More Calories: Running Inside Or Outside?
Plenty of people pick running as their go-to cardio workout to burn calories and shed fat. Continue reading What Burns More Calories: Running Inside Or Outside?
7 Mistakes That Are Preventing You From Getting Toned
For many eager gym-goers, the prospect of getting lean and toned is often their main motivation. But, what exactly does it take to “get toned”? Continue reading 7 Mistakes That Are Preventing You From Getting Toned
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