Body fat refers to the amount of fat stored in the body, including essential and storage fat, per the University of New Mexico. Essential fat is found mainly within the muscles, bone marrow, heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, spleen, and nerve…
If you’re into fitness challenges, you’ve probably heard of the 75 Hard Challenge. The challenge started in 2019 with the CEO of a supplement brand who was inspired by a guy who completed 50 Ironman triathlons in 50 days. The…
Everybody builds their lives around the habits they perform day in and day out. What you do consistently over a period of your life is considered a habit. Habits are not easy to give up, for better or worse. Some…
When Rhianna revealed her significant baby bump during her Super Bowl performance, it reminded others that just because you’re pregnant, you don’t have to stop moving — although she might have modified her choreography just a tad. Rhianna held her…
Most working adults have a busy schedule that leaves little time between work, family, and sleep for exercise. That’s why people often create workout routines — a schedule ensures that they have 20 minutes, an hour, or more in of…
Most common amongst middle-aged and older adults, approximately 800,000 knee replacement surgeries take place annually across the country, reports the Cleveland Clinic. To find out what the recovery process entails following knee replacement surgery, Health Digest spoke with Kevin R.…
Co-star of the popular TV show “1000-lb Best Friends” on TLC, Vannessa Cross has had quite the inspirational weight loss journey. The world has watched her soul search, cry, go to therapy, diet, exercise, and struggle to lose weight. For a…
In December 2022, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was knocked to the ground after taking a hit from Chicago Bears’ defensive lineman Trevis Gipson that resulted in a sprain to his right shoulder, reports ESPN. Since the injury, Hurts has openly…
When conjuring an image of a person practicing yoga, you may be prone to imagining exceptional flexibility and stretching of the body into bent poses. However, while yoga does have a large stretching component to its foundation, the physical activity…
For over a century, Pilates has been a method of exercise used for rehabilitation, medical treatment, and physical activity, as well as being a part of wellness regimens, reports Cleveland Clinic. Named after the creator of the fitness method, Joseph…