This recipe was inspired by a baked penne and cauliflower dish that was served to me by my Sicilian friend, Roberto. He called it simply, pasta al forno, the Italian term for food baked in an oven. I liked the…
A pull-up is a “compound exercise” that involves a large number of big and small muscles, most notably your latissimus dorsi (lats) and biceps. In addition to working multiple muscles at the same time, the pull-up is also a multi-joint…
There’s a lot of information out there about food cravings and what to do about them. Cravings for salty snacks can be incredibly confusing since humans need sodium — just not as much as we get daily (the RDA is 2300 mg…
Note: This article is intended for our U.K. audience. Click here for the U.S. version. “I’m not in Mongolia. I’m on the outskirts of Malibu in my private yurt. And that’s me in a nutshell,” says Darin Olien, superfood hunter…
You’ve probably heard the saying, “everything in moderation.” Did you know this rule even applies to the healthiest of fruits and vegetables? Dark, leafy greens have great nutrient-rich profiles that vary with each individual green, but it’s important to eat…
We get a lot of weightlifting program questions. One of the most common ones involves the term muscle hypertrophy. Sounds intimidating, doesn’t it? Basically, when it comes to fitness, hypertrophy is the growth and increase in the size of muscle cells.…
For enhancing lower-body strength, power, and stability, it’s tough to beat the lunge. If you really want to turn up the intensity, there’s no better choice than the running lunge. “Adding a single-leg vertical jump to the reverse lunge makes the…
The goal when creating the Beachbody Performance Line was simple: To produce a collection of supplements adaptable for any serious exerciser that utilizes cutting-edge science as well as plant-based extracts, phytonutrients, and other beneficial ingredients — all with no synthetic…
There’s nothing more powerful than a well-toned, butt. Sure, a fit and firm rear end looks amazing, but it’s more than just an aesthetic asset; it can help you during your workouts (and in life), as well. If you want to get…
Once you’ve run a few 5K races, you’re probably ready to focus on cutting time or maybe even lengthening distance. Either way, you’re not interested in simply crossing the finish line anymore — you want to go farther and/or faster than you’ve gone…