You already know Jennifer Lopez has insane abs and a booty that belongs in a museum…but omg…have you seen her arms lately? On Wednesday, the singer and actress posted a photo showing off her ripped upper body (commence jaw drop.) J.Lo is … Continue reading Jennifer Lopez Shows Off Superwoman Arms In New Instagram Photo
As a freelance writer, I’m on my phone a lot. I communicate with editors almost exclusively via email, accept last-minute assignments on-the-go, and chronicle my adventures on … Continue reading I Tried to Cure My Phone Addiction By Giving Up My Phone
Devonta Freeman begins his recovery process with a massage on Monday morning. The goal: to keep his hips loose, as they’re key to his explosive change-of-direction ability. Forty-five muscle groups attach to your pelvis. Just one tight muscle can throw off … Continue reading What Devonta Freeman Can Teach You About Muscle Recovery
All those hours you’ve spent in the gym aren’t just good for your looks. The longer you spend getting stronger, the longer you might have to live. New research from the University of Michigan found that your strength level might be a … Continue reading Study Finds People with Weaker Muscles More Likely to Die Early
INSTAGRAM@REBECCAFITNESS_EATS Going to the gym can be daunting, no matter who you are — man or woman, teenager or someone getting up there in years. So it’s quite normal for beginners looking to get in shape to focus on something … Continue reading Fitness Instagrammer Shows It’s Worth It to Ditch Cardio for Weights
It’s fairly well-established that not every weight loss plan works for everyone. In fact, whether or not you can successfully lose weight depends on many factors, from your gender to your metabolism to your genes. But what if we told … Continue reading Ayurvedic Diet for Weight Loss
When you start a new diet, it may sound like a good idea to designate your favorite drive-thru restaurant “off-limits.” But this year, you may want to think twice. One popular chain has completely restructured its menu, and is now … Continue reading Taco Bell Healthy Food Chain
It’s easy to take your period for granted (or, you know, wish it away forever)—but when that time of the month rolls around and you’re surprisingly cramp-, rage-, and blood-free, … Continue reading 8 Reasons For A Missed Period
If every loud crunch of cereal or hair-tingling slurp of soup makes you want to scream, you may have a real neurological condition — and you’re not … Continue reading Does Noisy Eating and Loud Gum Chewing Drive You Crazy? You May Have Misophonia
Starting at age 14, Katherine Bice used to wear three sports bras when exercising because it was the only way she felt comfortable. Her breasts bounced around a lot, and after just a few minutes, she was in pain. As … Continue reading Breast Pain Keeps Women From Exercise: Can The Right Bra Help?
Acupuncture is an ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) involving thin, flexible needles inserted at certain points along the body – typically called ‘meridians’. The idea being that the insertion of these needles at these predetermined points can help … Continue reading Acupuncture – A Complementary Therapy With Promise
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
INGREDIENTS: 4 pounds beef bones with marrow 4 carrots, chopped 4 celery stalks, chopped 2 medium onions, peel on, sliced in half lengthwise and quartered 4 garlic cloves, peel on and smashed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns … Continue reading Savory Beef Bone Broth Recipe for Your Slow Cooker
Meditation has been described as being like “exercise for your brain.” And while basic forms of meditation can be really simple — for example, focusing on … Continue reading The 5-Step Approach to Effective Guided Meditation
Do you ask yourself, “Why am I so tired?” Do you feel like no matter how much sleep you get, you’re still tired all the time? As the National Sleep Foundation puts it, Most of us know that getting a good … Continue reading 11 Reasons You’re Always Tired + Natural Remedies for Each
It’s that time of year when weight loss myths gain traction, diet restrictions can go too far, and people start eating way too much kale. Seriously. Weight loss is complicated. It requires sound strategies, dedication, and patience. Some women can lose weight without exercise while others get … Continue reading 7 Healthy Snacks You Can Get Cheap Online
Real Houseweives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss revealed that her daughter, Riley, lost 52 pounds. Kandi posted a photo on Instagram Thursday congratulating her daughter. Riley lost the weight in less than a year by working out five times a week … Continue reading Kandi Burruss On Daughter Riley’s Weight Loss – How She Lost 52 Pounds
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?
Crushed plants are edging out protein as the powders of the moment. I mean, have you opened Instagram lately? Influencers swear these “superfood powders” do everything from rev your metabolism to boost your sex drive to make your hair shine … Continue reading What Are Superfood Powders?
I’m not an elite athlete. I’m just a guy on the precipice of middle age who enjoys running, biking, soccer, and tennis. If I can push myself to my physical limit a couple of times a week and still have … Continue reading How to Stay Fit After 40 – Best Workouts for 40 Year Old Men
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
A new study says there is a right time to drink coffee so it’s most effective. U.S. Army researchers created a computer algorithm that studies sleep … Continue reading U.S. Army Figures Out What Time Drinking Coffee Is Most Effective
Jeremiah Peterson was 40 years old and 100 pounds overweight when he realized he needed to make a change. The dad went on to lose 92 pounds by adopting the ketogenic diet and working out in the great outdoors His … Continue reading Dad Credits Amazing Weight Loss Transformation To Keto Diet, Hiking
TOTAL TIME 2 minutes SERVES 1 MEAL TYPE Beverages DIET TYPE Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian INGREDIENTS: 1 glass of warm or hot water (12–16 ounces) 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½–1 teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon … Continue reading Secret Detox Drink Recipe: Cleanse and Rejuvinate
Strokes are like creaky joints, driving slow in the fast lane, and your dentures falling out, like, all the time—stuff only old people have to worry about…right? Definitely not—just because you have all your own teeth and know how to … Continue reading 9 Stroke Symptoms in Young Women You Need To Know
Phytic acid is a substance found in seeds, nuts, grains, and legumes It’s known in some circles as an “antinutrient” because it binds to minerals like … Continue reading What Is Phytic Acid? Some People Are Freaking Out About the “Antinutrient”
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than a third of adults in the United States — 35.1% — are obese. And if you aren’t obese, defined by the CDC in adults as having a BMI of 30 or … Continue reading 5 Myths About Why You’re Not Losing Weight
You probably already know what not to do for weight loss (like literally any of these things), but there are really only two things that work when you want to drop pounds the healthy, sustainable way: eating well and exercising … Continue reading 5 Rules That Actually Work If You’re Trying To Lose Weight
Enhanced activation of Vitamin D by protecting beta cells may be a potential new approach for treating diabetes as well as other diseases, including cancer, researchers have suggested. When beta cells — the cells in the pancreas that produce, store … Continue reading Vitamin D Therapy Benefits
When I meet Tracy Anderson for a consultation at her studio on New York City’s Upper East Side, I am expecting the hyper-focused fitness guru I’ve seen … Continue reading Tracy Anderson on Self-Care: “Healthy Sex Is Better Than Any Massage”
Would you believe that the majority of the population — up to 90 percent of adults in the United States — is believed to have a vitamin D deficiency? Many physicians are starting to take this vitamin deficiency very seriously; in … Continue reading Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms & Sources to Reverse It!
Debra stared at the computer until her eyes went blurry. She closed them and shook her head. Why couldn’t she concentrate? Pulling out her smartphone, she checked her Facebook page. Funny. Her friend had posted a picture of her daughter … Continue reading Focus, Fatigue, and Facebook: Why You Just Can’t Concentrate
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois, of NYC’s Blue Smoke eateries, weighed 345 pounds when he knew he needed to make a change The executive chef lost 100 pounds by exercising and changing his diet Bourgeois adopted a ketogenic-inspired diet and practices intermittent … Continue reading Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois of NYC’s Blue Smoke Restaurants on His 100-Pound Weight Loss
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
Yoga; you love it for its centering capabilities, stress reduction, and the mild workout. But did you also know that yoga can also be an effective treatment for osteoporosis? Research has shown that yoga can prevent, slow* — and in … Continue reading Yoga’s Benefits for Osteoporosis
If you’re thinking about switching to a plant-based diet, Rich Roll can help. The ultra-endurance athlete and best-selling author went vegan when his health took a nosedive right before his 40th birthday, and he hasn’t looked back since. Last September, … Continue reading Rich Roll Vegan Diet: What the Ultra-Endurance Athlete Eats In a Day
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
A lot of things can sink your erection: poor heart health, smoking, and certain medications are all culprits of problems below the belt. Another major mood killer? A crappy diet. The foods you eat, how much you eat, and how … Continue reading How Your Diet Kills Your Sex Life – Erection Problems
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
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than a third of adults in the United States — 35.1% — are obese. And if you aren’t obese, defined by the CDC in adults as having a BMI of 30 or … Continue reading 5 Myths About Why You’re Not Losing Weight
You expect to be a sweaty mess when you’re working out, but what about when you’re sitting in an all-staff meeting? Or simply strolling from your office to your buddy’s down the hall? Regular sweating—say, you’re in the middle of … Continue reading Excessive Sweating Signs – What Is Hyperhidrosis?
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?
You’ve heard the saying: Performance is 90 percent mental and 10 percent physical. You can be in peak physical shape, but if your mind isn’t in the right place, your training is going to take a hit. These difficulties usually … Continue reading 7 Workout Motivation Tips – How to Motivate Yourself to Exercise
Buddy up! Grab a pal and give this exclusive routine, created by Tone It Up gals Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott, a shot. Perform the exercises in order, as instructed, resting as little as possible between moves. Complete up to … Continue reading This Buddy Workout Gets You Fit All Over
Joey Tribbiani and Rachel Green may have helped popularize the term on that famous Friends episode back in 1996. But 22 years later, I was able to try out “reinvented” leggings from Visakai. The new California-based brand launched earlier this year after raising more … Continue reading Visakai Commando Leggings Review
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