A search for “does farting burn calories” used to bring up a seemingly plausible stat that a single fart burns 67 calories, which quickly spread online. A calculation in your head (erring on the side of generous) probably puts you…
Stretching, like warm-ups and cooldowns, might seem optional, but these aspects of exercise are just as important as your actual workout. There are so many benefits to stretching, for beginners and active folks of all fitness levels. “Stretching improves your…
There’s no lower-body exercise that’s more aptly named than the surrenders exercise. Because after just a few reps, you will want to give up. Our advice? Don’t. “The surrender exercise is a killer quad exercise that will challenge your lower body strength and mobility,” says…
Burgers loaded with special sauce and layers of cheese sandwiched between a giant bun isn’t exactly the model for a wholesome, nutritious meal — especially when it comes from a fast-food chain. But, burgers don’t have to be completely off-limits…
Named for Japanese researcher Dr. Izumi Tabata who developed the method, Tabata training is a four-minute form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that follows a specific cadence: Perform 20 seconds of exercise at maximum effort followed by 10 seconds of…
It’s time to up your breakfast game with this breakfast salad. Yes, we went there: We topped hearty greens with breakfast favorites, egg, and bacon. We love the added crunchiness of the sunflower seeds and turkey bacon with the tenderness of the soft-boiled egg…
If you’ve been wowed by her high-flying leaps and animal-style HIIT moves, you know Sophia Rose doesn’t mess around when it comes to fitness. With nearly a million followers on Instagram, she’s inspired hundreds of thousands of people with her…
The key to any successful diet is balance, balance, balance. Carbohydrates, along with fat and protein, are macronutrients that play their own roles in the body. Carbs, in particular, are an important fuel source and serve to transport all kinds…
As a trainer, I get a lot of questions about how to get big arms, toned legs, nice shoulders. The body part I get asked about most, however, is the “lower abs.” Hearing that I’m a trainer, an exerciser will…
Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast ready to explore new training techniques or a curious kettlebell beginner, Amoila Cesar is here to help you master the fundamentals of kettlebell training. Amoila’s Kettlebell Academy is a 9-workout series divided into three 30-…