The Ideal Pairings for Yin-Yang Workouts
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to find a routine that works and stick with it. That’s fine for your daily coffee order, but when it comes to exercise, doing just one type of workout is a surefire way…
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Why Your Weightlifting Routine Isn’t Building Muscle
During my first year doing strength training workouts, I experienced exciting progress week after week. I lost stubborn fat, developed noticeable muscle, and moved weights I never imagined I could lift without straining. After a while, though, I grew frustrated. My…
How Many Calories Are Burned While Walking?
Walking for weight loss is inexpensive, accessible, easy on the body, and provides tons of other health benefits. But if you’ve tried to research the number of calories burned walking a mile, you’ve probably found it’s not easy to land…
Transformation Tuesday: Dana Sheds 16 Pounds with ChaLEAN Extreme!
Dana has an extremely busy life as a graduate student and a single mom. After gaining weight, she wanted to make a change for her family so she could start enjoying outdoor activities once again. She decided on ChaLEAN Extreme and…
Understanding Muffin Tops: What They Are and How to Reduce Them
Chances are, you’ve heard someone complaining about their “muffin top.” Alas, they’re not talking about perfectly-crusty top of a blueberry muffin or pumpkin muffin. More likely, the “muffin top” in question is a common problem area around the midsection or waistline and includes…
1,200 Calorie No-Cook Meal Plan
Sometimes, the last thing I want to do is turn on my stove or oven when it’s hot outside. (Or you know, all the time). That’s when I had the most brilliant meal prep idea: a no-cook meal prep! A…
13 Top Picks for Modest Workout Clothing
It wasn’t that long ago that conversations about empowerment and workout clothes were only in the context of overcoming insecurities to wear something like a sports bra or crop top. That’s changing, with more of a focus on inclusive or…
Autumn Calabrese’s Ultimate Gift Guide | BODi
So what do you get for that friend or family member who happens to be a fitness fanatic? We asked Super Trainer Autumn Calabrese for some out-of-the-box gift ideas — here’s what she recommends: A BODi subscription With BODi, you…
Top 11 Bodyweight Exercises for Strengthening Your Legs
Want to get an effective leg workout at home, but don’t have any equipment? No sweat — if you’re ready to work out, you already have everything you need to perform these bodyweight exercises for legs. “Bodyweight exercises are a great…
Top 15 Exercises for Effective Leg Workouts
The muscles of your thighs and hips are some of the largest in your body. That means leg workouts not only burn a ton of energy, but they also require producing that energy as quickly as possible to keep those…