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What Is Muscular Endurance—And How Can You Improve Yours?
14/02/2025
Ever wondered how some people can run marathons without killing their quads? Or hold a perfect plank for minutes on end? Or even just deep-clean the bathroom without their arms cramping up? The answer is simple: muscular endurance.
Muscular endurance is an important component of fitness that impacts your workouts and overall quality of life...
6 Products in Your Home That May Contain Toxic 'Forever Chemicals'
11/02/2025
I was staying in an Airbnb in Washington, DC, with two friends from college. We didn't buy many kitchen supplies for our three-month stay, so on the rare occasions when we used the oven, we would make do with a nonstick pot meant for the stove.
One night, we used the pot to bake some tater tots at around...
Sore Muscles? Here Are 6 Recovery Methods to Get Relief
08/02/2025
Anyone who's active will, at some point, experience sore muscles. This is especially true if you're trying a new type of workout, working out for longer than usual, or increasing the intensity of your activity.
"Muscle soreness is caused by micro tears and inflammation in the muscle and is a response to physical stress from exercise," says Kyle Gonzalez, NSCA, CSCS, CES, FMS lvl 1, a performance coach...
If You Have IBS, Follow These 4 Rules to Keep Fiber from Going Farty
05/02/2025
If you have irritable bowel syndrome, navigating mealtime can feel like tip-toeing through a digestive minefield. This can cause many people to keep the same few foods on rotation or be too anxious to eat much of anything at all. In both cases, it pretty much sucks.
Not only can limiting what you put on your plate lead to a less-than joyous meal, it also gets in the way of getting the nutrients...
The Best Way To Keep Your Memory Sharp At Any Age
02/02/2025
We can all relate to that one cringe-worthy memory keeping us up at 3 AM. Memories can be annoying; they pop into our minds at the most random of times, and often remind us of occasions and people we would rather forget. Still, it's safe to bet that no one would want to do away with their memory entirely. After all, what are we if not the sum total of our memories?
Is Olive Oil Healthy, Really?
30/01/2025
In recent years, olive oil has caused quite the buzz — and for good reason. The golden liquid is a major part of the Mediterranean diet, which has repeatedly earned the title of "Best Diet Overall" by U.S. News & World Report. But is olive oil truly healthy? And what can it do for the body? Ahead, experts break down the health benefits of olive oil...
What Is a Calorie Deficit Diet? Experts Break It Down
27/01/2025
When you want to lose weight, it only makes sense to do your research to see what the most popular diets are right now. But, while there are plenty of trendy eating plans floating around, there’s an old standby that’s suddenly become popular again: the calorie deficit diet.
The diet is simple at baseline: It doesn’t tell you which foods...
How Long Is the Ideal Workout?
24/01/2025
How do you know if you’re doing too much in the gym, or not enough? We’ve talked about how to manage the intensity of your exercise, but what about the actual time you clock during a workout? The optimal length of an exercise session depends on your goals, and on what, exactly, you’re doing...
Struggling With Mental Burnout? Aerobic Exercise — Like Running — May Help Your Brain Recover
21/01/2025
Is Hot Yoga Good for You? 4 Science-Backed Benefits and Possible Risks
18/01/2025
The term "hot yoga" often refers to Bikram yoga and similar styles...