If you’re looking to build muscle, the benefits of protein shakes are clear: They’re a convenient and dense source of protein and can help you recover faster between workouts. But what if you’re working to shed some pounds? Are protein…
Nutella is up there with pumpkin spice lattes and Sriracha — people are crazy for it. But you’ve probably seen the photo of Nutella ingredients that went viral on the internet. Seeing the thick layers of sugar and palm oil…
Pop quiz: Can you name the five food groups? Nutrition guidelines regularly shift and evolve, so it’s easy to get confused about the basics. Even the iconic food pyramid is gone, replaced by MyPlate’s balanced plate to illustrate the five food groups.…
Strong, developed chest muscles (a.k.a. pecs) are the centerpiece of a fit physique. Not only do they look impressive, but they also make life in and out of the gym easier — whether you’re swinging opening a heavy door, pressing…
Our weight can fluctuate daily, which can be highly frustrating for those who have a competition coming up or are trying to hit a goal weight. One strategy is to shed water weight — but what’s the best way to…
Oblique muscles are to abs as Jesse Pinkman is to Walter White. As lettuce is to the BLT. As Chewbacca is to just about anything in Star Wars. Overlooked and under-appreciated, the obliques nevertheless play an important supporting (literally) role to…
Why do plyo push-ups? They make your upper body more powerful. No, not powerful in the Marvel superhero sense. In fitness circles, “power” has a specific meaning: it’s how quickly you can apply force. The faster you can push or…
When you hear “resistance band workout,” a set of jacked pectoral muscles may not be the first image that comes to mind. But resistance band chest exercises — even those that utilize the smallest “mini” band — can effectively build strength…
You’ve heard of oblique crunches, maybe you’ve even done them during a BODi workout, but is the muscle group more of a mystery than you’d like to admit? Before we instruct you on how to use your obliques, let’s clear up…
Fruits are called nature’s candy for a reason: They are our largest source of sugar in minimally processed whole foods. So when the low-carb diet gained popularity, fruit came under scrutiny by scrupulous dieters looking for a nutritional edge. We…