According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than a third of American adults are obese, which means that they have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive … Continue reading Weight-Loss Surgery: What Women Need to Know
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
The saying “you are what you eat” may extend to your mood. According to a new study published in Nutritional Neuroscience, what you put on your plate affects your mental health as you age. For the study, researchers from the … Continue reading Mental Health Is Impacted By Your Diet As You Age
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
Are your jeans fitting a little tighter? Have you noticed more flesh hanging over the belt-line? If so, you may be suffering from what is often called the “middle-age spread.” And no, it’s not all your fault. There are definite … Continue reading 7 Simple Ways Women Can Fight the Middle-Aged Spread
How to avoid heartburn In Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & Cure, authors Jamie Koufman, MD, Jordan Stern, MD, and French master chef Marc Bauer take a healthy eating approach to reducing acid reflux. The book’s staple foods offer … Continue reading 13 Foods That Reduce Acid Reflux
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
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
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
A few months ago, I ran my first 10-K. You’ll never guess what I wore. In college, I bought Old Navy leggings because they were cheap. Now I get to test a bunch of brands, some of which are pretty … Continue reading I’ve Tried Dozens of Workout Leggings and the Best Ones Cost Under $20
As the weather gets cooler, our natural inclination is to stay inside. Cozy fires, comfort food and the sweet elasticity of sweatpants — why brave the … Continue reading 6 Health Benefits of Being Outdoors
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?
Dr. Sylvia Tara became fascinated with fat because she has always gained weight easier than everyone else. After trying several diets unsuccessfully, she wanted to understand more. Because she’s a biochemist by training, Dr. Tara had the tools to conduct … Continue reading Knowledge is Power: How Fat Can Work For You
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
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
What’s the easiest, most efficient way to make sure that you always have clean, delicious food at the ready? Continue reading 6 Meal-Prep Mistakes That Are Only Making Your Life Harder
You know you’ve grown up when you actually love getting a new pair of socks. Continue reading The Best Men’s Socks
Yoga is great for reducing stress, increasing flexibility, and touts a myriad of other benefits, but what’s the deal with yoga and weight loss? Continue reading What You Need To Know About Doing Yoga To Lose Weight
Every month, we send some of your biggest questions on nutrition, health, and more to our panel of experts to answer. Continue reading Foods You Should Always Have In Your Refrigerator
If you want to bulk up, then you’ve probably already started strength training. Continue reading Gain Muscle With These 5 Diet Changes
You won’t see many people doing the farmer’s walk at your local gym, but that shouldn’t stop you from giving it a try. Continue reading Build Forearms of Iron With This Farmer’s Walk Workout
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 know that being overweight or obese can increase your risk of cancer, heart disease, and other health problems. According to the National Cancer Institute, there … Continue reading Why Women Should Drop Their Obsession with Weight
Guys with erectile dysfunction have a 70 percent increased risk for premature death, a new study from The University of Mississippi finds. Continue reading How Cardiovascular Disease Causes Erectile Dysfunction
You don’t have to be a marathoner to be painfully familiar with the pangs of muscle cramps. Continue reading 5 Random Reasons Your Muscles Are Cramping
Nutrient-rich, versatile and jam-packed with health benefits, the black currant may not be well-known around the world, but it should be. Continue reading Black Currant: The Antioxidant, Immunity-Boosting Berry
Finishing one marathon is already a testament to your physical and mental fitness—but attempting to run 31 of them in a month? Continue reading A Marine With Prosthetic Legs Is Running 31 Marathon In 31 Days
“To think that men are physical creatures and women are psychological creatures is a joke,”. Continue reading The Best Way to Raise Your Erotic IQ
No one is quite sure how cowboy caviar got its name and, depending on where you’re from, you might’ve heard it called a few things. Continue reading Cowboy Caviar: The Best Hearty Salsa Alternative
On December 31, 2014, Susan Heard was sitting on her sofa with her husband and 12-year-old daughter, watching TV and waiting for the ball to drop in Times Square. “While everyone in the world was celebrating New Year’s Eve and … Continue reading Pushing Myself Physically Helped Me Heal After My Son’s Death
Avocados are already so popular that people spend a huge chunk of their food dollars on the “basic” fruit. Continue reading Someone Created ‘Diet’ Avocados—Here’s What That Even Means
You always hear that breakfast is the most important meal—but what you have for lunch can make or break a big chunk of your day, too. Continue reading 9 Foods You Should Avoid Eating For Lunch
As children, we tend to use both sides of our bodies much more easily compared to when we’re adults. Continue reading 5 Postural Restoration Benefits: Lower Pain While Improving Performance
I’m always on the lookout for a restaurant-worthy dish that takes little effort to cook up. Continue reading Bone Broth-Braised Short Ribs Recipe with Garlic & Thyme
Some days you get into the gym and feel completely overwhelmed. Continue reading 8 Moves You Should Be Doing On A Bench
A staple in many American homes, the simple French fry is a tasty side dish that can help you to feel full. Continue reading French Fries Calories: 9 Reasons to Avoid French Fries
When you take a look at everything Michael Phelps has accomplished throughout his career, it can be hard to believe that he would feel anything but happiness. Continue reading Michael Phelps Gets Candid About His Battle With Anxiety and Depression
I’ve been a trainer for nearly a decade. I’ve taught everything—boot camp, TRX, indoor cycling (I’m a SoulCycle instructor, natch). Continue reading ‘I’ve Helped Thousands of Women Get in Shape—Here’s My Secret’
People are confused about fats, and it’s pretty understandable on some level. Continue reading The 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Eating Fat
You exercise to keep yourself in shape physically, but what about staying balanced mentally? Continue reading The Best Meditation Videos Under 10 Minutes
After over a year of working out five days a week, I fell off my fitness bandwagon — and, honestly, I didn’t hate it at first. Continue reading We Worked Out with Jennifer Lopez’s Trainer David Kirsch—Try it at Home
If you’ve ever reached for another serving of that lasagna even though you feel full (it tastes so good!) or reached for that second slice of cake, congratulations. Continue reading How to Stop Overeating: 7 Natural Ways to Try Now
Sam Standerwick, 25, was a fit guy who exercised almost every day and followed an extremely healthy diet. Continue reading 25-Year-Old Bodybuilder Sam Standerwick Was Totally Healthy—Then He Died of a Heart Attack
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