If you want a strong, healthy core, cranking through a few sets of sit-ups isn’t gonna cut it. You need to incorporate a variety of sit-up alternatives into your fitness routine. It’s not that the traditional sit-up is bad, explains Mary…
Busy growing a new life? Don’t worry, you can still stay active! Pregnancy ball exercises can help engage your core and improve hip stability. Moms-to-be have lots of options to choose from. Love yoga? Try prenatal yoga designed to work with…
BCAAs (short for branched-chain amino acids) may sound exotic, but you consume them every time you eat any food containing protein, including meat, eggs, nuts, seeds, and legumes, says registered dietitian Trista Best, MPH, RD, LD. Amino acids play roles…
We hear all the time that it’s challenging to stick to a regular workout routine. So when you are happy to do the work to stay healthy, fitness injuries can feel like a betrayal by your own body. But you shouldn’t…
Forgive us: We always get a little rankled when Beachbody Performance Recover is referred to as “just” a protein powder. Yes, the timed-release whey, pea, and casein blend in Recover provides you with 20 grams of high-quality protein after a…
If you’re experiencing sore hamstrings, there are a couple of possible causes. One is the routine result of intense exercise, and the other has more serious implications. Read on to learn the differences between both. What Causes Sore Hamstrings?…
When you’re starting #mbf Muscle Burns Fat or the #mbfa Muscle Burns Fat Advanced program, you could use whatever jump rope you have at home. Or you could mimic having a jump rope without actually using one. So why use the BOD…
Think vanilla is basic? These Vanilla Shakeology recipes prove that it is anything but. In fact, light and creamy Vanilla Shakeology is the most versatile Shakeology flavor. Blend it with anything, from fresh fruit and nut butters to tea and…
You’ve made the decision to eat more healthfully — now what? How do you know what basic groceries you’ll need to prep healthy meals and stick to your nutrition goals? Grocery shopping can be overwhelming as it is — according to…
Our bodies use protein to build muscle mass and repair muscle tissue (and provide energy and break down food and support growth and development). But if you’re looking for protein-rich foods that don’t add loads of extra saturated fat and calories,…