Ever wonder how fit you really are? There are multiple ways to get an idea of your current fitness level — like tracking your reps, monitoring your heart rate, or measuring your body fat percentage. But one metric you may…
Before she was an Instagram sensation, Lita Lewis moved from Australia to New York with enough money to survive for 21 days. She landed a job with two days to spare but soon realized her addiction to fitness surpassed her purpose at…
Let’s face it, losing weight is never easy. So many programs out there cater to people who are already fit, so if you’re a beginner trying to lose weight and get in shape, it can feel impossible. When you’re starting…
When it comes to dropping pounds, most people go about it precisely the wrong way: They underestimate the importance of diet, and overestimate the power of cardio. Jogging, bike riding (not to be confused with cycling), and other low-intensity exercises…
Butts are all the rage these days: on TV, in magazines, and behind retail store windows. And thanks to social media, we thoroughly know what butt muscles looks like — check Instagram if you’re still confused. But a lot of us are…
If you’re bored to death with standing calf raises, it may be time to swap them out with something a little more interesting: The donkey calf raise. Here’s what you need to know about this twist on the classic standing calf…
Right off the bat, it’s important to note that this doesn’t happen to everyone, so this isn’t a preemptive excuse not to exercise! However, if you do happen to gain weight when starting a new program, don’t worry — it’s…
Lupini beans are legumes that are popular throughout the Mediterranean, and are commonly eaten pickled or as a healthy snack. Also called lupins, they’re sometimes used as a meat substitute because of their abundant amino acid profile, which is comparable to…
You might think that in the battle of kettlebell vs dumbbell, the latter holds the edge. After all, you’ll see rows and rows of dumbbells in most commercial gyms, while a smaller selection of kettlebells is often tucked away in…
Life happens, and so do injuries, but that doesn’t mean you should have to sideline your workouts entirely. You’ve probably powered through workouts with the occasional headache or after a fitful night of sleep. After all, workouts like LIIFT4 or 30 Day Breakaway are more…