You may have heard of the whoosh effect. This buzzy weight-loss term supposedly describes a phenomenon in which fat cells fill with water, feel “squishy” for a bit, then — whoosh! — release all that water so you drop a…
Squats are popular for a reason. No matter which variation you choose, they not only help build a stronger lower body, but also fire up your core and increase range of motion when performed correctly. Jumping jacks, too, deserve the esteemed reputation they’ve had…
Most healthy living advice boils down to a few basic tenets: Exercise, stay hydrated, and eat nutrient-dense foods. Physical activity recommendations are readily available, and eight glasses of water a day is the universally accepted standard. But amid competing philosophies on…
Thinking about attending — or entering — a bodybuilding show? There’s a lot more to it than random sweating, straining, and standing around looking crazy-fit. You need to know your bodybuilding poses. To the average viewer, everyone on a bodybuilding stage looks…
Quinoa is an incredibly versatile — and healthy — food that you’ll want to keep stocked in your pantry at all times. (Pssst… it’s pronounced “KEEN-wah.”) There’s a quinoa recipe for pretty much anything — salad, muffins, cookies (yes!), wraps,…
This healthy version of steakhouse-worthy slow cooker mushrooms with garlic and herbs are a must-try for any mushroom lover. And you don’t need pounds of butter — there are ways to coax the same amount of flavor into your own…
If you’re a fitness geek, you’ve probably heard of “refeed days,” a strategy in which you increase your calories — specifically carbs — for a day or so to replenish your energy stores and improve performance and results. It’s a…
Bigger glutes are in — but so are perkier derrières. For that goal, you need to focus on the “underbutt,” aka “where the lower section of the glutes joins with the upper section of the hamstrings,” says personal trainer Rachel…
“When it comes to being healthy and fit, it’s not just about what you do in the gym. It’s really about what you do in the kitchen.” – Autumn Calabrese Planning your 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix EXTREME…
If you’re weight machine–averse, the triceps rope pushdown probably isn’t part of your tri-building regimen. But if you’re relying solely on non-machine exercises to sculpt triceps muscles, you’re missing out. The triceps rope pushdown is one of the most effective (and…