This homemade taco seasoning recipe is about to become your secret weapon in the kitchen, adding flavor to everything from chicken and steak to beans and dips. Give any dish South-of-the-border flair with this flavorful taco spice blend made with chili powder, cumin,…
If you’re thinking about trying the windmill exercise, you undoubtedly already know one thing: It looks and sounds really cool. But we care about more than just appearances. This exercise is just as good at building total-body stability, improving core…
The coveted “secret” to fat loss and your desired physique isn’t endless cardio or the cabbage soup diet — it’s muscle. “No matter your goals, you need resistance training. Using weights will challenge your body, causing it to consume more…
An exercise with the name of “star jumps” doesn’t sound particularly menacing, but don’t let that fool you. This plyometric move is essentially a jacked-up, way more intense jumping jack. Read on to learn how to do it, how to modify it…
You make sure to get your Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, right? I mean, who doesn’t pay attention to these important governmental guidelines, right? Wait, what? You don’t?!? Okay, so maybe you haven’t created an…
Whether your goal is to lose five pounds or 50, it can feel like an uphill battle at times. But for people who have 100 pounds or more to lose, that uphill battle can feel more like a wall. That’s…
Running can be an effective weight-loss tool if you take the right approach to it. Our 8-Week Running for Weight-Loss Program combines three key elements that are proven to yield the best results: high-intensity aerobic exercise, strength training, and a…
At some point in our history, a jacked torso and chiseled arms became cultural symbols of strength; these days, bodybuilders don’t rest until they have to walk through a door frame sideways. But say you’re not vying for a Mr.…
There are chocolate chip cookies, and then there are these Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookies. The key difference? Vanilla Shakeology. The superfood nutrition in Shakeology turns an indulgent treat into a decadent dessert you can eat as part of a healthy…
Warning: If all you do on leg day is hammer away at your quadriceps with endless squats, it’s time to reconsider that approach — and include hamstring exercises on the regular. If not, you’re literally front-loading your strength, which can have total-body consequences.…