Skater jumps — also known as skater hops, side skaters, and skater steps — are like the burpee version of side lunges, making them a staple move in many high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts. As a plyometric exercise, skater jumps are…
Whether you’re a meal-prep newbie or a pro, this is the perfect way to step up your burger game and try something totally different. These turkey burgers topped with crisp veggies and a tangy yogurt sauce are an exciting upgrade…
Right smack in the middle of your body are your hips. As the junction between your upper and lower bodies, strong hips enable both to move smoothly and efficiently. “Your hips create a lot of motion throughout the body, because…
For people who want to eat right and get fit, the chicken breast seems to be an integral part of any healthy recipe or weight-loss meal plan. While chicken isn’t necessarily superior to other sources of protein, such as beef, salmon,…
You may have seen maca crop up at a local coffee shop or as an add-in at a smoothie bar, but this trendy superfood isn’t new. Maca is a centuries-old plant that’s been hailed as an aphrodisiac and fertility aid.…
If you’re trying to eat more veggies, choosing seasonal produce can help — fruits and veggies typically have the most flavor when they’re locally grown and in-season. But how can you eat seasonally in the middle of winter? That’s where winter vegetables…
If you’re tired of trying to crunch your way to a solid core or shredded midsection, there’s another foundational bodyweight ab exercise that should be in your workout routine: leg lifts. Lifting your legs off the ground from a supine…
Rhodiola (also known by its botanical name rhodiola rosea) is an herb that’s been used in Europe to help promote physical endurance and combat the effects of high altitudes for hundreds of years. Because this botanical has historically been used…
Like any niche activity, cycling has its own lingo. Not sure what your new cycling pals are jabbering about after your weekend ride? We’ve put together a glossary of some common cycling terms to get you up to speed. “These terms carry…
There are different types of gymtimidation. You’re probably aware of the most significant one: feeling like you don’t know what you’re doing and don’t fit in with the people who do. But it can also be quite intimidating to rep out awkward…