Free weights and in this case, dumbbells, came onto the scene as a staple part of physical fitness and strength training as early as ancient Greece and in a similar form in India. Even back then, athletes and coaches understood … Continue reading Best Dumbbell Workouts for Women + Top Dumbbell Exercises
We’ve all had nights when we lie awake in bed, unable to quiet our racing thoughts. There are plenty of reasons why sleep may be evading you—maybe you had caffeine too late in the afternoon, for example, or you’ve been … Continue reading How to Shut Off Your Brain When You Can’t Sleep
The 5 Best Yoga Mats The right mat for you depends on a few factors: The type of yoga you practice, the sensitivity of your joints, and your personal aesthetic preferences. We’ve outlined these things in more detail further below … Continue reading Best Yoga Mat Reviews of 2018
If you’ve dedicated 2018 to cooking and eating healthier, you’re going to need to stockpile accessible and easy recipes to keep you going. To help you out, we compiled a list of 13 impressive cookbooks that primarily focus on healthy … Continue reading 13 Delicious And Healthy Cookbooks We Can’t Cook Without
Most athletes will do just about anything to step up their game and get better, bigger, faster, and stronger. But the latest performance and recovery trend that’s sweeping the sports world doesn’t require you to do anything at all. Floating … Continue reading Why Sensory Deprivation Tanks Are the Latest Celebrity Recovery Trend
The old adage, “If you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated!” is actually still up for debate among experts, but one thing is certain: Thirst is far from being your only signal that you need to hydrate, stat. Dehydration occurs when your … Continue reading Dehydration Symptoms That Show You Need to Drink More Water
Protein powder is considered the building block supplement for most nutrition and training programs. Read on for some great protein finding tips! Proteins are the building blocks required to repair and grow muscle tissue when participating in any type of … Continue reading The 5 Ways To Pick A Good Protein Powder
A fitness tracker is the perfect way to monitor your activity and health effortlessly and with unmatched accuracy. Think of it as an electronic finger on the pulse, constantly measuring your vitals, quality of sleep and step count. Today’s fitness … Continue reading Best fitness tracker 2018: the top 10 activity bands on the planet
You know the feeling: You’re on a date, and it’s going well. You find yourselves back at your place, making out and groping one another like horny teenagers. Soon the two of you are stumbling toward the bedroom, moments away … Continue reading Does Penis Size Really Matter? ‘The Girls Next Door’ Reveal What They Think
Roy Buchinsky, MD, director of wellness at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and the Robert and Susan Hurwitz Master Clinician in Wellness, has these 10 tips to help maximize your chances of a long, strong and resilient life. #1 “If the … Continue reading Top 10 Healthy Tips for 2018
Cooking and eating meals at home is a healthier, cheaper, better way to eat—that’s nothing new to you. But we’d be lying if we said it was always convenient. Planning recipes, prepping all your ingredients, and packing the finished product … Continue reading The Best Meal Prep Gear
There’s a reason the phrase “breakfast of champion” exists, versus, say, “lunch of champions”—and that’s because breakfast really is super-important, especially when it comes to weight loss. One seven-year study of 50,000 people found that eating breakfast was linked to … Continue reading Best Weight-Loss Breakfasts For People Who Hate Breakfast
You don’t need super heavy weights to torch calories. In fact, according to research from the Human Performance Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, your own four limbs—plus a willingness to push your body to the brink—can burn more … Continue reading The Workout That Burns More Calories Than Running
Ever wonder what nutritionists eat when they’re craving an easy, healthy, yet super filling meal? We do. That’s why we asked our favorite food experts to reveal the meals they whip up when they’re pressed for time or stressed to the max, yet craving something … Continue reading Easy Healthy Meals Nutritionists Cook at Home
You may think getting a good night’s sleep and slathering on SPF to prevent sun damage is enough to keep your skin from aging, but what if you found out that little habits were actually making your skin look older? We … Continue reading 4 Mistakes That Will Make You Look Older Overnight
Let’s face it: Amino acids are crucial to pretty much every aspect of health. These compounds are the building blocks of proteins, which make up our skin, hair and muscles and perform a variety of functions in the body. When … Continue reading L-Carnitine Benefits Endurance, Fat Burning & Brain Function
Imagine a future where every curl, squat, and pull up was perfect (you know, because of the sensors on your weights). You’ve been injury-free for years, and your muscles always feel fresh, thanks to daily reports on your musculature and … Continue reading CES 2018: What the Future of Gym Tech Might Look Like
If you want to build muscle and reach lofty new fitness goals, downing the right fuel after a workout is nearly as important as exercise itself. “Nailing your post-workout nutrition promotes quicker recovery, reduces muscle soreness, builds muscle, improves immune … Continue reading Best Post Workout Foods: Build Muscle and Recover Faster
Imagine that you can kick-start your metabolism, feel more energy and enjoy an assortment of health benefits without having to count calories or stick to strict meal plans. Say hello to just some of the benefits of fasting. The Definition … Continue reading 7 Benefits of Fasting + the Best Types of Fasting
You’ve seen the crazy photo of cyclist Pawel Poljanski’s insane leg veins after his 70-hour Tour de France pump. And the Rock boasts a pretty impressive bicep vein, too. Plus, go to any bodybuilding competition, and you’ll see a whole … Continue reading Vascularity As a Sign of Fitness Level
Ever get to 2:15 in the afternoon, having just ate lunch less than two hours prior, and find yourself so ravenous that your desk stapler actually takes on the shape of a hot dog? Despite what you may think, it’s … Continue reading High Fiber Foods With Fat That Fill You Up
While most folks stayed snug at home yesterday during the #BombCyclone, a few brave souls headed outdoors. One in particular caught our eye: Karlie Kloss. The model and fitness fan took to the snowy New York City streets (and Instagram of course!) to get … Continue reading Steal Karlie Kloss’s Snow-Day Lower Body Strengthener
Not all diets are created equal, and some are frankly straight-up B.S. (ahem, alkaline diet). Luckily, research can help us sort through the snake oil and pinpoint the eating plans that are actually healthy. So just in time for a … Continue reading U.S. News Reveals Best Diets Rankings for 2018
New year, nude you—at least, that’s what Hanson Fitness is saying. The popular New York City personal training studio decided to start off 2018 with a new type of group fitness class—one that will have all the participants doing functional … Continue reading Nude Workout Class At Hanson Fitness NYC
Juice has had a bad reputation for years. That’s because concoctions like Capri Sun and SunnyD have probably made more than a few rounds at breakfast and lunch, spiking your added sugar and calorie intake. Believe it or not, though, … Continue reading Health Benefits of Fruit and Vegetable Juices
What you eat after you lift can be just as important as the work you’re putting in at the gym. But your regular post-workout shake might not be doing your muscles any favors. Consuming protein along with other nutrients in … Continue reading Muscle Building Tip: Eating Whole Eggs Sparks Muscle Growth
According to the Social Security Administration, a woman turning 65 years old today can expect to live, on average, until the age of 86.6. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that between 2013 and 2014, overall life … Continue reading The 7 Things Every Woman Over 50 Needs to Do
There’s a reason Superman has an “S” on his chest. A large well-developed chest sends a message of supreme confidence and power. So, how do you … Continue reading The Best Chest Workouts + Chest Exercises for Size & Strength
The latissimus dorsi muscles — commonly just called “the lats” — are the two biggest, broadest muscles in your back and, overall, one of the largest … Continue reading Latissimus Dorsi: Exercises + Stretches for Your “Lats”
According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. Affecting over 31 million Americans, it is one of the most common reasons for missed work, and is the second most common … Continue reading Why Are Women More Likely to Suffer Back Pain?
Have you set your goals or resolutions for 2018? Or have you given up on the idea? Estimates are that by February, 80 percent of people will have abandoned their resolutions. Only eight percent actually keep them all the way … Continue reading Successful Goal-Setting for Women—How to Use Your Strengths
Scientific American asked the question back in 2015 if non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was America’s greatest health risk of the times. In that year, the American Liver Foundation estimated that up to 25 percent of Americans were living with … Continue reading Are You One of the Many Women at Risk for Fatty Liver Disease?
With Prince’s unfortunate death linked to painkilling drugs and the recent news that even acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol, affects us in ways we’re only … Continue reading 8 ‘You Won’t Believe It’ Natural Painkillers
American consumers have approached a golden age of yogurt, and like any good grocery train, Trader Joe’s fully embraces its spot on the bandwagon. In the years since the American Yogurt Enlightenment dawned, the beloved retailer has helped transform the … Continue reading The Best and Worst Trader Joe’s Yogurts
The question: Miranda Kerr reportedly uses apple cider vinegar on her salads to stay slim, while Megan Fox mixes it with water to “clean out her system,” according to The Daily Mail. So can apple cider vinegar actually help you drop … Continue reading Apple Cider Vinegar For Weight Loss: Does It Really Work?
You wouldn’t know it by looking at me today, but 6 years ago I was living a completely unhealthy lifestyle. For years I’d struggled with my … Continue reading Starting a Fitness Routine that Works for You
When you’re trying to lose weight, winter can be a tricky time of year to stay on track. With the cold weather peer pressuring us to spend more time indoors, eat more, and move less, it’s no surprise that this … Continue reading 7 Tips to Help Keep Your Weight Loss on Track This Winter
Some things are just harder to embrace than others. A shift in leadership at work. Your brother’s new slightly awkward girlfriend. When your gym starts stocking a less-than-stellar protein powder. Hitting the pavement for your morning miles when the mercury … Continue reading 4 Reasons You Should Embrace a Cold-Weather Workout This Season
You’re putting in the work—but you’re not putting the muscle on. You’ve stopped growing, and your motivation to keep showing up to the gym is shot. Hitting the gym on the regular isn’t the only thing you need to do … Continue reading Workout Mistakes That Hold You Back From Building Muscle
Fitness has always been a part of my life. From the time I was 5 years old, I played some kind of sport—T-ball, cheerleading, softball, volleyball. I fell off the wagon for a bit when I had my first daughter, … Continue reading ‘I Transformed My Entire Body By Entering A Bikini Competition—Here’s How’
Over the last few decades, we’ve seen a measurable increase in chronic lower back pain in the U.S. It is estimated that at some point in our lives, 80 percent of Americans will experience back pain. This has led to … Continue reading Lower Back Exercises & Stretches for a Strong, Pain-Free Back
Name: Katie Bolden Age: 30 Occupation: Stay at home mom and blogger Hometown: Joliet, Illinois Start weight: 280 pounds End Weight: 130 pounds In 2012, I started to see my quality of life plummeting even more than past years. I … Continue reading ‘I Lost 150 Pounds Thanks To This Exercise Routine’
Whether it’s because you’re eating not-so-great foods, chowing down on too much, feeling completely stressed out, or a combo of all three (can anyone say “the holidays”?), poor digestion can totally sneak up on you. And it’s the worst! While … Continue reading Try This 7-Move Yoga Flow Before You Eat A Big Meal
If you are looking to burn fat, build lean muscle, boost your immune system and prevent disease, then look no further than whey protein. Whey is so effective because it provides a more absorbable source of protein than any other … Continue reading Whey Protein Benefits + How to Choose the Best Whey Protein
You don’t have to break a sweat to reap the health benefits of physical activity, according to new research in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. In a study of women age 65 and older, just 30 minutes a … Continue reading How to Live Longer: Move More, Even Short of Exercise
Fit-fluencer Chinae Alexander (@chinaealexander) drops truth bombs about her fitness journey (she lost 70 pounds and gained serious strength) to her 132,000 followers daily. But her biggest fan since day one? Herself. To be your own pep squad… 1. THINK … Continue reading How I Lost 70 Pounds
It’s all over social media: fitfluencers sipping their “BCAAs” before or after a workout in order to beat fatigue, improve muscle recovery, and prevent pesky soreness. But is it a supplement you need? Will it really make a big enough … Continue reading What Are Amino Acid Supplements?
What do you do after you exercise? If you ask 10 people, you’ll get 10 different answers. There’s a lot of misinformation when it comes to a routine after working out, and in fact, most people don’t have one. But … Continue reading Find your Best Post-Workout Routine
