Jicama makes this salad crunchy and really filling! We infuse extra flavor into it by soaking the matchstick-size pieces in a lime and red wine vinegar dressing with oranges. Got some spare time on your hands? It’s worth the extra…
Thanks to the wide selection of available fitness trackers and smartwatches, it’s never been easier to track and record your heart rate. But how useful is that information? Very, it turns out. First of all, it’s possible to calculate calories burned…
Should I train front delts? is right up there with Do you even lift? as the most-asked question among gym veterans. So, do you really need front delt exercises in your lifting routine? The front deltoid — that showy strand…
Feel the burn! It’s a common refrain in fitness — as ubiquitous as reminders to pay attention to your breath or engage your core. But what exactly is happening in your body when you “feel the burn” during exercise? And is…
Although it looks like a simple move, the side leg raise packs a lot of benefits. Not only is it versatile enough to be performed anywhere — even during a Netflix binge — but it also helps “turn on” your glute muscles…
Like the animal for which they’re named, donkey kicks get no respect. All you’re lifting is your leg, after all — how hard can that be? And who wants to do an exercise named for a bucktoothed ass in a…
The Pilates reformer is a pretty unique piece of equipment. You may have seen one — which resembles a bed frame with a series of pulleys and springs attached — at your local gym or Pilates studio. But what exactly…
If you’re just starting out on your strength-building journey, you’ve probably happened across the term compound exercises, usually in the context of something you should be doing, like eating broccoli or watching PBS documentaries. Exercise experts don’t agree on much, but nearly all…
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… superfoods? Forget the guy in the blue and red outfit (sorry, Superman), it’s superfoods to the rescue. Packed with vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and fiber – as well as antioxidants, flavonoids, and phytochemicals…
“Lateral quickness” sounds like a skill that’s exclusive to professional athletes. After all, most of us mere mortals are just trying to balance a healthy mix of cardio, strength training, and mobility work. Who has the time for specialized training? But, athlete…