If you want to strengthen your legs, build your butt, and work nearly every muscle in your lower body, look no further than the squat. This seemingly simple move is a staple in most strength programs because it effectively works…
Yoga is an awesome mind-body practice with benefits for strength, balance, mobility, and more. For those combining it with other forms of fitness, however, it pays to know whether to do yoga before or after a workout. For starters, the…
On the quest for a V-shaped torso? You’re probably already focusing on building your chest and shoulders. Makes sense — they’re the muscles you see in the mirror every day. But don’t ignore the chiseled rear view that lat exercises can build. Your…
Recently, in the middle of the work day (and a major comfort-food craving), I searched the Internet for a healthy macaroni and cheese recipe. I wanted something warm and gooey, but also something that wouldn’t wreck my diet… and what…
A few weeks ago I ran into a friend on a nearby trail and as we talked he took a long swig of greenish juice from his water bottle. Soon after, the unmistakable scent of dill hit my nose. “It’s…
There are a few theories on how the good morning exercise got its name. Some say it’s from the movement you make when you rise out of bed in the morning. Others claim it’s because it resembles how you might…
Some fitness trends burn hot for a while and then go cold, which is why it’s helpful to focus on foundational, tried-and-true exercises that give you reliable fitness results. The forearm plank is one that will always have a place…
You might not know chicory root, but chances are you would recognize its periwinkle blue flowers. Let’s take a look at the benefits of chicory root fiber, the side effects of chicory root extract, and why some people use it as…
You may think you know what BODi/Beachbody is all about — “It’s that company that sells exercise programs and supplements, like P90X and 21 Day Fix, and Shakeology, right?” Technically, yes — but there’s so much more to it. BODi is home to exercise plans and supplements,…
Daily mantras – you might have heard of them, you might even use them, but do you really know what they mean or why to use them? “A mantra is a phrase or statement that is repeated consistently, often with…