We all secretly love sore muscles. It’s proof you put in serious work at the gym, and your body is feeling it. But some muscle soreness isn’t simply due to lactic acid buildup — it’s a sign you straight-up sent your … Continue reading 8 Ways to Get Rid of Sore Muscles – How to Speed Up Recovery
Protein. These days it feels like the word that begins and ends all things. (What are you eating? Protein. What’s your secret for losing weight? Protein. How was your weekend? Protein.) “Protein is an essential nutrient that builds and repairs … Continue reading How Much Protein Do Women Need A Day? Calculate Daily Protein Intake
Vegans take strict care to eschew all animal byproducts in their diet, which is an admirable level of discipline most weightlifters can appreciate. Unfortunately, if you’re … Continue reading Best Vegan Protein Powders
If you’re not already one of the 1.2 million people following Kelsey Wells, you might remember her from this viral photo showing how little the number on the scale really matters. People were so blown away by how ripped she looked in her … Continue reading Kelsey Wells Workout – What Is The PWR Workout?
You’ve seen the Instagram quotes: You had me at sushi. Soy happy together. Keep calm and eat sushi. Corny, sure, but it’s all good because sushi = fish = totally healthy. That’s true—for the most part. But certain rolls (ahem: … Continue reading Is Sushi Healthy? – How Healthy Is Sushi
Guys work for hours in the weight room to build healthier, fitter bodies, but let’s be real for a minute: One of the biggest reasons dudes hit the gym is to make themselves look good. If you’re just as focused … Continue reading The Best Biceps Workouts for Men – Best Arm Exercises to Build Bigger Biceps
When you’re deciding to go on a diet, there are so many options to choose from. You can go keto and focus on healthy fats, try intermittent fasting, or just eat a certain amount of calories a day. One option … Continue reading What Is the DASH Diet Plan? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Many health food stores sell nitric oxide supplements, which claim to boost workout performance and enhance endurance Nitric oxide is a naturally occurring gas in the body that helps increase blood flow Nitric oxide supplements contain ingredients that are said … Continue reading Nitric Oxide Supplements Benefits and Side Effects
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson isn’t shy about sharing his personal journey with depression. The Jumanji star has long been open about his mental health history, and is now sharing more with fans on Twitter. “Got tons of responses to this. … Continue reading Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Opened Up About His Battle With Depression
Eight years before he had the chiseled physique you see now, Andre Crews was like most guys: an average Joe who wanted more out of life … Continue reading 6 Fitness Tips to Build the Body You’ve Always Wanted
You know you should savor your dinner slowly at the kitchen table, but honestly, it’s so much more fun to eat it in front of the TV. But if you’re trying to lose weight, forcing yourself to focus on your … Continue reading Mindful Eating Tips For Weight Loss – Mindful Eating And Weight Loss Research
Few things scream “I’m a fit guy” quite like a pair of strong, jacked biceps. And the key to building a set of sleeve-busters is an arm routine that gives you a great muscle pump. To score that essential pump, … Continue reading 4 Bicep Exercises for Bigger Arms – Ultimate Bicep Workout
What if we told you that setting aside roughly 10 minutes of meal prep per night is all it takes to make sure you have a quick and healthy breakfast that you can pack for your morning rush-hour commute? Marie … Continue reading 6 Healthy Breakfast Ideas – Easy Breakfast Ideas On the Go
Creatine (sometimes referred to as creatine monohydrate) has been called a “phenomenon” in the bodybuilding community and is among the best-selling supplements to gain muscle. To date, well over 500 research studies have evaluated the effects of creatine supplementation on … Continue reading Creatine Monohydrate: Beneficial or Just Dangerous?
Most people I meet think that they’re pretty healthy. But when I probe a little deeper into their diets, I quickly find out that they are eating a lot of health foods you should never eat. I can’t blame them. With … Continue reading 21 ‘Health’ Foods You Should Never Eat
Even after you’ve shed major pounds, keeping the weight off can be a huge struggle. One reason? Your body constantly feels hungry, according to a new … Continue reading Weight Loss Hunger Tips – Suppress Appetite After Weight Loss
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
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
Want to add more weight to your bench? Sliding more plates onto the barbell and just letting it rip isn’t always the answer. In fact, in my 16 years of coaching, I’ve seen far too many guys miss solid reps—or … Continue reading How to Bench More Weight
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
Coconut oil is seeing a serious surge in popularity, and not just because it makes everything taste uber-tropical. The oil, extracted from the flesh of a coconut, is rumored to boost dieters’ weight-loss efforts. Because it’s derived from a plant … Continue reading Coconut Oil Weight Loss: What You Need To Know About Using Coconut Oil For Weight Loss
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
Protein is obviously an important part of your diet. It’s the building block for your muscles, bone, skin, and hair, not to mention it helps keep your hunger pangs at bay. While meeting your protein needs at breakfast, lunch, and dinner … Continue reading 5 Ways To Pack More Protein Into Your Desserts—Without Sacrificing Taste
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
When it comes to protein powder, whey is considered the gold standard for guys who want to build muscle fast. Whey—which is made from the watery part of milk that separates from curds during the cheesemaking process—is a complete protein, … Continue reading The Best Vegan Protein Powders
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
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?
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
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
Even as a fitness editor, I’ve never been one to drink protein shakes for several reasons. Continue reading Plant-Based Protein Weight Loss
It’s time to show up to your workout with bells on — and we’re not just talking about your enthusiasm. Continue reading Got 10 Minutes? This Kettlebell Workout Only Has 3 Exercises
So you joined a new gym. Congrats! Now for the sales pitch: The manager gently suggests (or, err, pushes) you into getting a free training session. Continue reading 6 Things You Should Know Before Hiring A Personal Trainer
Although none of the Kardashian women are certified weight-loss experts, they’ve collectively lost hundreds of pounds right before your eyes. Continue reading 10 Kardashian Weight Loss Tips That Might Actually Work
How to make your hair thicker and nails stronger? Looking good is just as much about taking care of your body on the inside as it is about using products on the outside. Continue reading Foods for Stronger Nails and Thicker Hair
For A-listers, there’s a lot of beauty prep before the Met Gala, which is held on the first Monday in May every year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Continue reading These Are the Sheet Masks Celebs Used Before the Met Gala
When her 185-lb. weight loss left her with large amounts of excess skin, Jessica Weber didn’t let it bring her down. Continue reading Woman Who Lost 185 Lbs. Shows Off Excess Skin: ‘I Wanted People to Realize What Obesity Does’
Do you have strange bumps inside your nose? If so, you may have nasal polyps, or nasal polyposis. Continue reading Nasal Polyps: 19 Natural Treatments
It’s easy to head into the weekend with a list of fun things you’ve been eager to do all week. Continue reading How To Have A Better Weekend
I’ve always been a smoothie devotee, however I usually reserved my frozen-drink-blending for weekends after a run or yoga class. Continue reading ‘I Drank A Smoothie For Breakfast Every Single Day For A Week—Here’s What I Learned’
What makes spring so beautiful for many people leads to misery for those who suffer from seasonal allergy symptoms. Continue reading Natural Ways to Treat Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
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