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Nutrition

Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe: High-Protein, Low-Sugar

January 9, 2021 -

Fudge is a classic childhood favorite. It brings back warm memories of after-dinner treats with family. But like so many of the recipes we enjoyed years ago, when I look at the ingredients in traditional fudge recipes, I cringe. Conventional … Continue reading Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe: High-Protein, Low-Sugar

Exercise

Dumbbells vs. Kettlebells – Which Should You Use

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 -

So what’s the better way to reach your goals: fun or fundamentals? To find out, we assessed both training tools in five key situations that are critical to building muscle and burning fat at home. POPEYE-SIZED FOREARMS don’t just make … Continue reading Dumbbells vs. Kettlebells – Which Should You Use

Exercise

A Physique Coach Gives His Treadmill Tips for Getting Shredded

December 24, 2020December 24, 2020 -

Physique coach Paul Revelia is a huge advocate of walking as a means of fat loss, and in his latest YouTube video, he goes into more detail on how and why he incorporates 20-minute walking windows into his clients’ routines. … Continue reading A Physique Coach Gives His Treadmill Tips for Getting Shredded

Exercise

Muscle Strains: Diagnosis and Treatment

December 20, 2020 -

For immediate self-care of a muscle strain, try the R.I.C.E. approach — rest, ice, compression, elevation: Rest. Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort. But don’t avoid all physical activity. Ice. Even if you’re seeking medical help, ice the … Continue reading Muscle Strains: Diagnosis and Treatment

Exercise

Home Workout for Legs: Best Leg Exercises and Benefits

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 -

With the stay-at-home program in place, it can be challenging to keep up a normal routine let alone a home workout for legs. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, only 1 in 3 adults gets the … Continue reading Home Workout for Legs: Best Leg Exercises and Benefits

Health

Referred Pain: Common Areas and What It Means

November 22, 2020 -

Everyone experiences occasional aches and pains. In fact, sudden pain is an important reaction of the nervous system that helps alert you to possible injury. When an injury occurs, pain signals travel from the injured area up your spinal cord … Continue reading Referred Pain: Common Areas and What It Means

Exercise

3 Best Abs Exercises For a Quicker 6-Pack

November 14, 2020 -

Your choice of ab exercises can play an incredible role in your ab development on the long run. Just because some ab exercises are more effective than others. If you choose wisely, you can develop tighter abs few times quicker. … Continue reading 3 Best Abs Exercises For a Quicker 6-Pack

Exercise

Men Over 40 Can Use Dumbbell Rows to Build Bigger Back Muscles

November 14, 2020 -

Author, fitness model, and trainer Kirk Charles, NASM-CPT CES, knows that as you get older, life can get more complicated. But that shouldn’t prevent you from being on top of your game. He’ll help to answer the tough training questions … Continue reading Men Over 40 Can Use Dumbbell Rows to Build Bigger Back Muscles

Exercise

Do’s and Don’ts of Muscle Recovery

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 -

Muscle Recovery Don’ts First, let’s start off with the don’ts. The No. 1 don’t in muscle recovery is don’t overtrain. Listen, your body needs rest to grow, but your muscles don’t grow when you’re exercising. They actually grow while you’re sleeping … Continue reading Do’s and Don’ts of Muscle Recovery

Health

8 Proven Ways to Increase Testosterone Levels Naturally

October 21, 2020 -

Testosterone is the main male sex hormone, but females also have small amounts of it. It is a steroid hormone, produced in men’s testicles and women’s ovaries (1Trusted Source). The adrenal glands also produce small amounts. During puberty in boys, … Continue reading 8 Proven Ways to Increase Testosterone Levels Naturally

Exercise

How Many Miles a Week Should I Run?

October 17, 2020 -

When providing running tips for beginners, one of the questions they’ll ask is how much to run. Truthfully, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced pro, all runners — or those thinking about taking up running — wonder, “How many … Continue reading How Many Miles a Week Should I Run?

Exercise

Psoas Muscle: Is a Weak Psoas the Cause of Your Back Pain?

October 15, 2020 -

All too often we find ourselves experiencing aches and pains in our bodies, especially in the low back. If you find yourself commonly searching for remedies for fast back pain relief, it may be time to investigate the psoas muscle. The … Continue reading Psoas Muscle: Is a Weak Psoas the Cause of Your Back Pain?

Lifestyle

How Men Can Gain Weight Fast – Power, Strength, Muscle Plan

September 25, 2020October 5, 2020 -

ENVY THEM you may, but there are plenty of men who find it difficult to gain weight. But just because they have an easy time staying lean doesn’t mean it’s any either for them to add muscle. Also known as … Continue reading How Men Can Gain Weight Fast – Power, Strength, Muscle Plan

Exercise

How Long Should You Rest Between Workouts?

September 25, 2020 -

Today, I want to talk about how long you should rest between workouts and how rest can actually improve your physical performance, as this is a common question I’ve gotten. I’ve worked with Olympic-level athletes and swimmers and triathletes over the … Continue reading How Long Should You Rest Between Workouts?

Exercise

Does Yoga Count as Exercise? Scientists Weigh In

September 8, 2020 -

If you caught wind of a recent study, you may be asking yourself, “Does yoga count as exercise?” If you’ve been unrolling your yoga mat each day as a way to meet your recommended 30 minutes of daily exercise, the answer … Continue reading Does Yoga Count as Exercise? Scientists Weigh In

Exercise

20 Exercises to Do at Your Desk — Get Fit at Work?!

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 -

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. I will make sure to give you some exercises to do … Continue reading 20 Exercises to Do at Your Desk — Get Fit at Work?!

Nutrition

Whole Grain Labels Confuse People Trying to Pick Healthy Options

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 -

A new study found “whole grain” labels on cereal, bread, and crackers can be confusing for people trying to make smarter food choices. To have a “whole grain” label, only 51 percent of a product has to contain whole grains. … Continue reading Whole Grain Labels Confuse People Trying to Pick Healthy Options

Exercise

Athlean-X’s Nutrition and Workout Tips for Getting Shredded Abs

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 -

Some mottos persist because they are undeniably true. “Hard work pays off” and “abs are made in the kitchen” are prime examples of this in the fitness world. In his latest video, Athlean-X founder Jeff Cavaliere, C.S.C.S. shows how these … Continue reading Athlean-X’s Nutrition and Workout Tips for Getting Shredded Abs

Lifestyle

12 Hacks for the Best Morning Routine

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 -

In both the literal and figurative sense, your workday starts with your morning ritual. That makes morning routine hacks for productivity all the more important. Not only will they be the first things you do after waking up, but they’ll … Continue reading 12 Hacks for the Best Morning Routine

Exercise

Bodybuilders Share the Worst Mistakes They’ve Made in the Gym

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 -

YouTube’s Buff Dudes, also known as brothers Brandon and Hudson White, have carved out an online niche as coaches and content creators on all things fitness and nutrition — but they didn’t always know what they were doing. In a … Continue reading Bodybuilders Share the Worst Mistakes They’ve Made in the Gym

Exercise

Is Less More When Exercising? 8 Risks of Overtraining

August 2, 2020August 2, 2020 -

While regular exercise has a ton of proven benefits — lowering stress levels, giving you more energy, better managing your weight and improving heart health — this doesn’t mean that overtraining can’t cause the opposite types of effects. Despite what … Continue reading Is Less More When Exercising? 8 Risks of Overtraining

Exercise

The 8 Best Yoga Mats of 2020

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 -

Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Our Top Picks Best Overall: Gaiam Sol Studio Select at … Continue reading The 8 Best Yoga Mats of 2020

Exercise

How and Why to Swim In Open Water

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 -

Ryan Utsumi, 41, had been drenched in the turquoise blue and calm of southern California pools since he started swimming competitively at age five. “But in 2001, after 15 years of chlorine and coaches on the pool deck, I was … Continue reading How and Why to Swim In Open Water

Exercise

Here’s How Much Protein You Need for Weight Loss and Muscle Gain

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020 -

Despite what bright new food packaging might lead you to believe, humans have known about the power of protein since at least the early 19th century. That’s when a Swedish chemist named the molecules using a word from the Greek, … Continue reading Here’s How Much Protein You Need for Weight Loss and Muscle Gain

Exercise

10 Muscle-Building Fundamentals You Need to Learn

July 2, 2020 -

It’s not easy to build muscle. Every guy knows that. Yes, you go into the gym, and you lift weights, and you may seem some gains. … Continue reading 10 Muscle-Building Fundamentals You Need to Learn

Exercise

Hotel Room Workout: A Routine You’ve Been Waiting For

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 -

I love to work out, but I’m not a gym guy. I’ve been known to travel with a 44-pound kettlebell, and I always try to take the stairs no matter how tall the building. And, as pretty much everyone knows … Continue reading Hotel Room Workout: A Routine You’ve Been Waiting For

Nutrition

8 High-Protein Vegetables to Add to Your Diet

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 -

Surprise – there’s protein in vegetables! From peas to kale, broccoli to artichokes, and spinach to Brussels sprouts, all of these green veggies pack a decent amount of protein in them. Mix and match these veggies to your heart’s content … Continue reading 8 High-Protein Vegetables to Add to Your Diet

Nutrition

Plant-Based Supplements Versus Fish – Omega-3 Sources

June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 -

The term “plant based” is everywhere right now—and there’s no standard definition for what that phrase actually means. This confusion may contribute to something I’ve been hearing as a registered dietitian: that consuming plant-based omega-3 fatty acids is the same … Continue reading Plant-Based Supplements Versus Fish – Omega-3 Sources

Exercise

Psoas Muscle: Is a Weak Psoas the Cause of Your Back Pain?

June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 -

All too often we find ourselves experiencing aches and pains in our bodies, especially in the low back. If you find yourself commonly searching for remedies for fast back pain relief, it may be time to investigate the psoas muscle. The … Continue reading Psoas Muscle: Is a Weak Psoas the Cause of Your Back Pain?

Nutrition

Omega-3 Foods: Top 15 Plus Recommended Recipes

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 -

Omega-3s are “essential” fatty acids because the body isn’t capable of producing them on its own. Therefore, we must rely on omega-3 foods in our diets to supply these extremely beneficial compounds. There are actually three different types of “omega-3s”: … Continue reading Omega-3 Foods: Top 15 Plus Recommended Recipes

Exercise

Get Summer Body Ready Using These Workouts and Exercises

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 -

Summer is coming. And you know what that means. Beach season is here, and that means shirts are optional. If you’ve been putting in your gym work throughout the winter and early spring, you just may be all ready to … Continue reading Get Summer Body Ready Using These Workouts and Exercises

Exercise

How Tom Brady’s Still Defying the Laws of Football At Age 40

May 10, 2020May 10, 2020 -

It’s 8:35 on an impossibly clear and bright morning at a private resort in the Bahamas. A whisper of wind rustles the palm trees, and tucked down a golf-cart path, shielded by flowering bushes, there’s a freshly marked-out football field … Continue reading How Tom Brady’s Still Defying the Laws of Football At Age 40

Nutrition

Citrus Chicken With Asparagus And Peas Recipe

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 -

Cal/Serv: 297 Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 0 hours 10 mins Cook Time: 0 hours 10 mins Total Time: 0 hours 20 mins Ingredients 2 navel oranges 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 5-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt … Continue reading Citrus Chicken With Asparagus And Peas Recipe

Health

Pantry Foods That Are High In Protein and Flavor

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 -

When you think about “pantry staples” you likely think about jarred sauce, boxes of pasta, and all those probably expired cans of fruits and vegetables gathering dust. And when you think about pantry staples that are high in protein, well, … Continue reading Pantry Foods That Are High In Protein and Flavor

Exercise

Here’s What 300 Pushups Every Day Did to This Guy’s Chest

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 -

Jose Zuniga, known on YouTube as TeachingMensFashion, took advantage of his time in lockdown and decided to try to build out his chest by doing 300 pushups every single day for a whole month. He clarifies that while he was … Continue reading Here’s What 300 Pushups Every Day Did to This Guy’s Chest

Exercise

How to Keep Your Energy Up – When Will Quarantine End

April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 -

The “race with no end” is the nickname for a real race—a challenge in which runners repeatedly make a 4.1667-mile loop around a property in Tennessee every 60 minutes for hours—usually days—until there is only one runner left. Officially called … Continue reading How to Keep Your Energy Up – When Will Quarantine End

Nutrition

7 Foods High in Zinc – Their Outstanding Benefits

April 13, 2020April 13, 2020 -

Zinc is what you would call a “micronutrient.” But just because it’s not a macronutrient like protein, fat, or carbohydrates doesn’t mean it’s not important. Science shows that zinc can help support a healthy immune system, assist in the healing … Continue reading 7 Foods High in Zinc – Their Outstanding Benefits

Nutrition

Plant-Based vs Vegan Diet – What’s the Difference?

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 -

You’ve likely seen the term “plant-based” popping up everywhere. In the marketing of Impossible Foods products. All over the snack world. In one-sided films posing as documentaries. But what, exactly, does “plant-based” mean? That’s unclear at this point, as there … Continue reading Plant-Based vs Vegan Diet – What’s the Difference?

Exercise

Dan Giordano Shares Home Lower Back Mobility Flow Session

April 5, 2020April 5, 2020 -

While the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has halted the cadence of everyday life for just about everyone, the world is now beginning to adjust. We’re all handling the challenges of social distancing and self-isolation differently—but that doesn’t mean that we have … Continue reading Dan Giordano Shares Home Lower Back Mobility Flow Session

Nutrition

What Is Dragon Fruit? Benefits, Flavor, And How To Eat It

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 -

You may not be lucky enough to live surrounded by palm trees, but thanks to popular tropical fruits like açaí and dragon fruit (and whoever made smoothie bowls a thing), you can darn sure pretend. Okay, açaí bowls may be … Continue reading What Is Dragon Fruit? Benefits, Flavor, And How To Eat It

Exercise

How the Coronavirus Forced Me to Start Enjoy Running

March 29, 2020 -

I’ve always hated running. Though the idea of it, being outside and disconnected from my phone, seems nice, it’s being immersed in nothing but my own … Continue reading How the Coronavirus Forced Me to Start Enjoy Running

Exercise

Athlean-X Shares Full Body At-Home Workout With Zero Equipment

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 -

Being stuck at home for a prolonged period of time means that we’re all figuring out how to adapt our daily routines, from our jobs, to socializing, to working out. Jeff Cavaliere C.S.C.S. of Athlean-X just broke down a home … Continue reading Athlean-X Shares Full Body At-Home Workout With Zero Equipment

Nutrition

The 5 Best Sugar-Free Ice Creams, According To Nutritionists

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 -

Satisfying your sweet tooth without actual sugar has never been easier. (TYSM, keto!) I mean, have you taken a stroll down the freezer aisle at the supermarket lately? Sugar-free and no-sugar-added ice creams practically outnumber the regular stuff. Thankfully, gone … Continue reading The 5 Best Sugar-Free Ice Creams, According To Nutritionists

Nutrition

Intermittent Fasting Eating Window – IF Weight Loss Tips

March 15, 2020March 15, 2020 -

Fasting was easy for our ancient ancestors. There were no all-night diners or frozen pizzas to tempt them. They had no choice but to ignore that gnawing emptiness in their stomachs until they happened upon a bush of ripe berries … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting Eating Window – IF Weight Loss Tips

Exercise

75-Year-Old Runs World Record for 3,000 Meters

March 15, 2020March 15, 2020 -

Septuagenarian runners continue to rewrite the record books. The latest to make his mark? Paul Perry, 75, of Orland Park, Illinois, who is going after middle-distance times on the indoor oval this winter. Perry went to the Armory in New … Continue reading 75-Year-Old Runs World Record for 3,000 Meters

Exercise

The Best Arms And Abs Workout, From A Fitness Trainer

March 6, 2020March 6, 2020 -

Kathryn Wirsing Looking for an arm workout that also helps tone and define your abs in the process? Well, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve strategically created this 15-minute workout to challenge both your upper body and core muscles … Continue reading The Best Arms And Abs Workout, From A Fitness Trainer

Lifestyle

HCG Diet: Effective for Weight Loss or Dangerous Fad Diet?

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 -

For those looking to lose weight fast, the HCG diet plan may sound like a pretty appealing option. In fact, many turned to the HCG diet … Continue reading HCG Diet: Effective for Weight Loss or Dangerous Fad Diet?

Exercise

Best Back Workouts + Back Exercises for a Sculpted Back

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 -

The muscles of the back are underrated when it comes to both function and appearance. The back muscles are equal or even greater in potential power output compared to the chest, yet many of us train the chest far more. Meanwhile, … Continue reading Best Back Workouts + Back Exercises for a Sculpted Back

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