Ask Yourself These Questions Before Skipping a Workout

02/09/2024

We’ve all had days when we’ve talked ourselves into either skipping or changing a planned workout. Sometimes, it’s because we are sick, exhausted, excessively sore, or we’ve had something more pressing come up. On other days, we just don’t feel like exerting the effort. On the days when you are considering changing your workout plans...

5 Best Juices to Slow Aging

30/08/2024

Juice can be a delicious way of packing in certain nutrients your body needs that you may not get on a daily basis. And not only does it taste great, but it's a quick and easy way to take your nutrients on the go!

Keeping in mind that some store-bought juice drinks can contain...

How Much Muscle Can You Gain In a Month?

27/08/2024

It's a fact of life that exercise helps you get stronger. But if you're hitting the mat every day and aren't seeing results—in other words, you're hitting a plateau—it could be because you're maxing out. According to pros, it is possible to hit an upper limit on how much muscle you can build in a short period of time, and going too hard can have deleterious effects...

15 Best Exercises to Burn Belly Fat, According to Personal Trainers

24/08/2024

When many people think of losing weight, one of the first things that comes to mind is getting a totally toned and taut tummy. After all, who doesn't want to be able to slip into a pair of jeans without having to deal with a muffin top?Plus, losing belly fat is a surefire way...

5 Ways the Pandemic Has Improved Our Relationship with Food

21/08/2024

It's 5 p.m. on who-can-tell-which day, and instead of rushing from work to kids' activities, I'm unpacking a box of produce while my 7-year-old peels carrots beside me.

Rather than grab what we can from the fridge on the way...

Your Soleus Can Sideline You After a Long Run, But We Found Ways to Prevent It

18/08/2024

How often do you think about your soleus muscle when you run? Probably never—unless you’re experiencing soleus pain—and that’s to your own detriment, says David Siik, senior manager of running and creator of Precision Running at Equinox. “This is a really undervalued muscle in the body, and one that’s critical for running,” he says...

This Is the 'Bare Minimum' Amount of Veggies You Need to Eat, Say Experts

15/08/2024

Did you know that only 9% of adults eat the recommended amount of vegetables, according to the CDC? It goes without saying that this is a pretty upsetting statistic.

There are so many reasons why you should be eating vegetables—most of which you probably already know—but they're worth repeating...

How to Start the Mediterranean Diet — Meal by Meal

12/08/2024

Considered one of the healthiest diets in the world, the Mediterranean way of eating cuts processed foods and red meats, focusing instead on fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, healthy whole grains and extra-virgin olive oil.

Eating this way has been shown to reduce the risk for diabetes...

Experts Say Brisk Walking Is an Effective Cardio Workout

09/08/2024

Cyclists or runners may zoom past you while you take your daily walk around the neighborhood, but are their fast and furious workouts any better than your choice of movement? After all, getting in a run, ride, or swim may not be possible for everyone, at every fitness level, at every stage of their life. We asked experts to break down once and for all whether...

I Grew Up 'Under a Rock': My Parents Banned Social Media Until I Was 17. I'm Glad They Did

06/08/2024

Growing up with limited internet access, I was often embarrassed and jealous of other girls who didn’t “live under a rock.” While my friends surfed YouTube, Omegle, Instagram or Snapchat, I was a prolific email and "g-chat" girl.

Writing that made me cringe. I alternately laugh and wallow in self-embarrassment reflecting on my Gmail and Google...