When you’re starting a healthy, satisfying eating plan, it’s important to know the outsized role sugar plays in your overall health. It’s in everything. While you may have heard it separated into complex and simple sugars with varying degrees of…
Resistance training — you’ve heard the term and maybe even gotten advice to take it up. So what is resistance training? And what differentiates it from cardio, yoga, and other forms of exercise? What Is Resistance Training? Also known as “strength…
Most people have a target weight-loss date — like fitting into a dress for that wedding in three weeks or feeling great in a bikini by a certain date. But how realistic is it to hit those marks? How much…
12 Hip Mobility Exercises to Loosen Tight Hips | BODi / Skip to content 2. Catcher’s Shift 4. Rotating Hip Stretch 6. Lying Scorpion Twist 12. Hip Quad Hamstring
Barre workouts offer benefits such as toning, strength, and stability, but does barre count as a cardio workout? And is it enough cardio for weight loss, or do you need to add extra cardio to your workout schedule? It depends on…
Push-up variations abound, from modifying by elevating your hands to dialing up the challenge by adding plank jacks. One particularly valuable (and quite challenging) variation is the archer push-up. Not only can this move engage different muscles than traditional push-ups,…
Maybe you’ve knocked back a protein shake after a tough workout. But is a protein shake good at breakfast? Yep — in fact, it’s a great way to get more protein each day. If you’re ready to shake things up, here’s what…
You’ve probably heard of the “runner’s high,” that feeling of euphoria some people get after a run. You might even know about endorphins, the feel-good hormones responsible for post-sweat happiness and satisfaction. But these examples only scratch the surface of…
I’ve got some great news for you. You’ve got a killer six-pack. Really! It’s what enables you to flex your spine, hold vital organs in place and lift heavy weights. Chances are, though, you’d actually like your abs to show.…
Fitness trends come and go, but there’s one piece of fitness gear you can always count on: the jump rope. From playgrounds to prizefighting gyms, the humble jump rope is a fitness-boosting staple. Jumping rope can help you increase coordination,…