Upper-Body Workout – Cable Machine Arm Superset
When it comes to your arms, your biceps and triceps are the stars of the show. They are what fills up the sleeves of a form-fitting … Continue reading Upper-Body Workout – Cable Machine Arm Superset
Tag: Nutrition
Vegetable Beef Barley Soup (Slow Cooker Recipe)
Ingredients: 1 pound beef stew meat 2 tablespoons avocado oil 8 cups beef broth 2 cups uncooked barley 2 cups collard greens, chopped 1 tablespoon tomato paste ½ sweet onion, sliced 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 5 carrots, chopped 3 potatoes, … Continue reading Vegetable Beef Barley Soup (Slow Cooker Recipe)
The Top Aphrodisiac Foods to Make You Feel Sexy
You already know that chocolate has a reputation as a potent aphrodisiac, thanks in part to its high caffeine and antioxidant content and melt-in-your-mouth texture. No wonder chocolate in all forms is tempting you in store windows and on your social … Continue reading The Top Aphrodisiac Foods to Make You Feel Sexy
Do You Need to Get in Proposal Shape?
Quick, what comes to mind when you think of a marriage proposal? Probably a man on bended knee. Well, now you need to add a lady doing squats to that image of betrothal bliss. Because the new trend out there … Continue reading Do You Need to Get in Proposal Shape?
6 Foods That May Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Goals
If you’ve ever tried to shed excess pounds, you know that losing weight can be a complicated (and frustrating) process. Not all foods—or calories, for that matter—are created equal, and just as some foods can expedite your weight loss journey, … Continue reading 6 Foods That May Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Goals
How to do a Pullup-Upper Body Exercises
Everyone wants to be that guy. You know, the guy who hops up to the pullup bar and cranks out a dozen clean reps without even breaking a sweat. Make 2018 the year you become that guy with these five … Continue reading How to do a Pullup-Upper Body Exercises
Obesity Study – If Your Neighbors Are Obese, It Could Be Contagious
Obesity in America is on the rise. In fact, more than 20 percent of adults in every state are affected by this epidemic. And while there are many reasons why this may be — genetics, eating too much fast food … Continue reading Obesity Study – If Your Neighbors Are Obese, It Could Be Contagious
Heart Attack Symptoms In Men – Signs of an Impending Heart Attack
A guy walks down the street, feeling totally normal—when he suddenly clutches his chest and collapses.That’s how heart attacks usually happen in movies or TV shows. But in real life, it doesn’t always work that way. Still, that’s not to … Continue reading Heart Attack Symptoms In Men – Signs of an Impending Heart Attack
Mackerel Fish Benefits + Healthy Mackerel Recipes
One thing that most doctors, dietitians and health professionals are generally able to agree upon across the board is that adding fish to your diet comes … Continue reading Mackerel Fish Benefits + Healthy Mackerel Recipes
Kate Middleton’s Dukan Diet Results
Pancakes, waffles, and French toast are about the only reasons I brunch. Cake, muffins and scones? Can’t resist. And don’t even get me started on donuts. … Continue reading Kate Middleton’s Dukan Diet Results
Milk Is More Hydrating Than Powerade after a Workout, Study Says
Still pounding sports drinks after a tough workout? You’re behind the science times, according to a small new study. Milk and milk alternatives—thanks to their natural balance of sodium, carbohydrate and protein—help the body retain fluid, researchers report in the … Continue reading Milk Is More Hydrating Than Powerade after a Workout, Study Says
What Are BCAAs—and How Do They Affect Your Workouts?
What if there was a secret sauce that could help you recover faster from your workouts—so you could crush it even harder next time? Well, that pretty much already exists—we’re talking about BCAAs, or branched-chain amino acids. If your workouts … Continue reading What Are BCAAs—and How Do They Affect Your Workouts?
How to Get Your New Year’s Resolution Back on Track
With each new year comes a new opportunity to better ourselves. We vow to kick our sugar addictions, call our parents more, and check Facebook less. Yet within weeks, most of us are back to snacking, screening parental calls, and mindlessly scrolling … Continue reading How to Get Your New Year’s Resolution Back on Track
Kim Kardashian Shares Her Favorite Protein-Packed Meal
If you’ve an avid follower of the Kardashians on social media, you’ve probably seen Kim hitting the gym religiously over the past few days. And while … Continue reading Kim Kardashian Shares Her Favorite Protein-Packed Meal
Muscle Soreness Mistakes That Make DOMS Worse
You killed a leg workout. So it’s no surprise that lowering yourself onto the porcelain throne for the next day or so can be a grimace-worthy ordeal. “Muscle soreness is a very common side effect of training, especially in beginners … Continue reading Muscle Soreness Mistakes That Make DOMS Worse
Flu Natural Remedies: 12 Ways to Relieve Flu Symptoms
People with a depressed immune system or nutrient deficiencies may be more prone to catching the flu or a cold. Stress, lack of sleep and exposure to toxins can worsen flu symptoms. According to a report published by the Centers … Continue reading Flu Natural Remedies: 12 Ways to Relieve Flu Symptoms
Where to Get Healthier in 2018
What aspect of the travel industry won’t wellness touch in 2018? Perhaps none. From hotels and cruises to airports, airlines, safaris and group tours, wellness promises to be everywhere in the world of travel. Five years ago wellness on the … Continue reading Where to Get Healthier in 2018
6 Gout Remedies that Work
Gout is something that plagues more and more people every day, and it’s caused from uric acid buildup in the body. I want to go over my top six home gout remedies — all-natural ways to beat gout — but … Continue reading 6 Gout Remedies that Work
Healthy Dinner Recipes to Lose Weight
Many of my clients tell me they eat pretty healthfully … until dinnertime rolls around. Tired and famished, they put in a takeout order, then wolf down cheese and crackers until it arrives. Or they open a bottle of wine, which leads to … Continue reading Healthy Dinner Recipes to Lose Weight
Yoga Benefits For Men
We get it: Yoga might not be the most intense workout—at least, most forms of it aren’t—and it probably isn’t the first thing that pops in your mind when thinking of a fitness class you want to try. But fitness … Continue reading Yoga Benefits For Men
Best Anti-Aging Serums For Every Skin Type
Using an anti-aging serum in your skin-care routine is like eating avocado and microblading: Everyone and their mother is doing it these days. But what exactly is a serum, how do you know if you should be using one, and … Continue reading Best Anti-Aging Serums For Every Skin Type
Top Tips For A Better Eyesight
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. We don’t know if that’s true, but what we do know is that having perfectly healthy eyes—excellent vision and clear eyes, free of pain or other symptoms—are crucial to your … Continue reading Top Tips For A Better Eyesight
How to Add Self-Care to Your Workout Routine
The fitness fanatics out there probably know the feeling of pushing yourself to the max in a workout. But a holistic approach to health and wellness … Continue reading How to Add Self-Care to Your Workout Routine
Vitamins and Minerals: How to Get What You Need
Micronutrients are the vitamins and minerals found in food that nourish your body and help keep you healthy. They are essential to your overall health. Choosing foods each day that are rich in vitamins and minerals is the best way … Continue reading Vitamins and Minerals: How to Get What You Need
The Best Low-Calorie Beers
When beer calories are at stake, sometimes you want as much flavor for as few of the little belly-bloaters as possible. Considering that some high-alcohol beers on the shelves can top 300 calories a serving, it’s a challenge trying to … Continue reading The Best Low-Calorie Beers
These 5 Spices Will Make Every Dinner You Cook Way More Flavorful
While we’ve determined that salt is not as bad for you as previously believed, it’s still something that people are eating way too much of. Excess salt consumption can cause bloat and water retention, potentially leading to a spike in blood … Continue reading These 5 Spices Will Make Every Dinner You Cook Way More Flavorful
Paul Bocuse, Celebrated French Chef, Dies at 91
Paul Bocuse, the most celebrated French chef of the postwar era and a leading figure in the pathbreaking culinary movement known as nouvelle cuisine, died on Saturday. He was 91. His family announced his death in a statement. French news … Continue reading Paul Bocuse, Celebrated French Chef, Dies at 91
Best Dumbbell Workouts for Women + Top Dumbbell Exercises
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
How to Shut Off Your Brain When You Can’t Sleep
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
How to Treat Food Poisoning: What to Eat When You Have Diarrhea
We’ve all been there: Those leftovers looked (and, er, smelled) a little bit iffy in your fridge, but you didn’t feel like cooking something new. So, you gave them a half-hearted nuke in the microwave, and chowed down—only to find … Continue reading How to Treat Food Poisoning: What to Eat When You Have Diarrhea
13 Delicious And Healthy Cookbooks We Can’t Cook Without
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
Dehydration Symptoms That Show You Need to Drink More Water
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
The 5 Ways To Pick A Good Protein Powder
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
How To Make Vegetable Chips
Choice is the name of the game with our veggie chips—just pick whichever vegetable is in season, on sale, or available at your local market. Try out our different seasoning blends, some of which you can make at home, and … Continue reading How To Make Vegetable Chips
Extra Sleep May Be Beneficial For Weight Loss, Study Shows
The best news: Sleeping longer may be the key to reaching your health and weight loss goals. According to a new study from researchers at King’s College … Continue reading Extra Sleep May Be Beneficial For Weight Loss, Study Shows
Probiotics for Yeast Infections: Do They Really Work?
Yeast infections occur when there’s an overgrowth of yeast (a fungus) in the vagina and the balance of bacteria gets thrown off. So it might seem that consuming probiotics, which are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for you, … Continue reading Probiotics for Yeast Infections: Do They Really Work?
Top 10 Healthy Tips for 2018
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
The Best Meal Prep Gear
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
Why Some People With Healthy Habits Still Get Sick A Lot
I get 7 to 8 hours of sleep most nights, I make it to my favorite workout classes regularly, and I eat all of my servings of fruits and vegetables in every day (okay, I leave room for wine and dessert … Continue reading Why Some People With Healthy Habits Still Get Sick A Lot
Best Weight-Loss Breakfasts For People Who Hate Breakfast
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
The Workout That Burns More Calories Than Running
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
Easy Healthy Meals Nutritionists Cook at Home
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
The Sneaky Weight-Loss Mistakes All Women Make
You’re familiar with the biggie weight-loss mistakes everyone makes (like skipping breakfast, OD’ing on protein, and skimping on veggies). But it turns out there are a few sneakier dietary flubs to avoid, too. Over time, these seemingly small mistakes can really add up, and may even … Continue reading The Sneaky Weight-Loss Mistakes All Women Make
4 Mistakes That Will Make You Look Older Overnight
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
L-Carnitine Benefits Endurance, Fat Burning & Brain Function
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
CES 2018: What the Future of Gym Tech Might Look Like
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
Best Post Workout Foods: Build Muscle and Recover Faster
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
Symptoms Of Prostate Cancer Men Should Know
Prostate cancer is the third most common form of cancer in the U.S., with more than 160,000 men diagnosed with it each year, according to the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER). The good news is, … Continue reading Symptoms Of Prostate Cancer Men Should Know
