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…
Holding a high plank — as if you’re at the top of a push-up — is a good core builder on its own. But you can work even more muscles and up the calorie burn if you get to know…
We’re sure you’ve been in this situation before: You reach into your pantry looking forward to an energy boost, only to realize that your pre-workout has expired. But a look into the container reveals that it appears fine. You give…