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.…
When it comes to sculpting strong, defined shoulders, the lateral raise is one of the most underrated exercises out there. Not only do lateral raises target the most visible muscles covering those joints — the deltoids — but they also…
When was the last time you did jumping jacks? If you answered, “in elementary school gym class,” it might be time to reacquaint yourself with this classic exercise. They may look like child’s play, but jumping jacks offer a slew…