The Timeframe for Losing Muscle Mass
So, you can’t work out — on account of illness, work stress, gym closure, or life upheaval. It happens. As you get your life back on track, you may start to worry about your waning fitness. How long does it…
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Why Shedding Those Last Few Pounds Feels Impossible
Anyone who’s ever tried to lose weight knows that those last few pounds can be the hardest to shed. If you’re just trying to be generally healthy, this isn’t a big deal. Frankly, your body is probably better off with…
Recommended Portions for Each Food Group
Between the likes of Big Gulps, foot-long subs, and trenta-sized lattes (31 ounces!), we’re living in a super-sized world. The proof? So, if portion sizes are completely out of whack these days, then how can you tell how much you’re really eating,…
14 Varieties of Apples and Their Distinct Characteristics
Summer has given way to fall, but it’s not just the air that’s getting crisper — it’s apple season. While most types of apples are available year-round, they’re typically harvested during the autumn months. There are more than 100 apple…
Determining the Right Weight for Your Lifting Routine
How much weight should you lift? Here’s the short answer: You should always lift the maximum amount of weight that will allow you to complete all of your reps in all of your sets of a given exercise while maintaining proper…
Comprehensive Guide to Quad Muscles: Essential Information
If you want to sculpt a pair of awe-inspiring, strut-worthy legs, look to your quad muscles, a.k.a. quadriceps femoris, a.k.a. “quads.” This meaty group of leg muscles makes up the entire front of your thighs and, aesthetics aside, help power…
Achieve Shredded Shoulders with the Cable Rear Delt Fly Technique
Want better posture, more strength in pressing movements, more mobile shoulders, and a more impressive-looking upper body — from all angles? There’s a single move that can get you there that you’re almost certainly not doing: the cable rear delt…
How Many Steps Make Up a Mile?
When determining how many steps are in a mile, there are a few factors to consider, including how tall you are and what kinds of steps you’re taking. Are they walking steps? Jogging strides? Sprinting bounds? As a very general…
What to Expect When You Cut Out Sugar for 3 Weeks
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a sugar junkie. I probably got this trait from my dad, who can make half a pan of brownies disappear in a day. I can devour a pack of sour candies…
Is It Beneficial to Do Ab Workouts Daily?
Veteran lifters avoid hammering their quads, hamstrings, or pecs every day, because if all you do is break your muscles down, they’ll never have time to recover. The same goes for doing a daily ab workout. Our abs help form…