Are Puffed Water Lily Seeds the Latest “Super Snack”?
We love those bright orange, cheese-powder-coated puffed-corn snacks as much as the next person, but let’s face it — they’re not exactly the healthiest choice to satisfy those salty snack…
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Guide to Performing the Toe Taps Exercise
Watch a warm-up for any soccer team — from your local junior varsity squad to the World Cup champs — and you’re bound to see the toe taps exercise. A lot like…
Mastering the Russian Twist for Stronger Abs
If your core workouts are all about bending with crunches and holding it right there with planks, it’s time to add the Russian twist to your routine. “In life, we use many movements that include…
Understanding Water Weight: Should You Be Concerned?
You may have heard about water weight, wondered what it is, and maybe you’ve even got a class reunion coming up and wondered whether trying to lose water weight may…
Introducing Beachbody Trainer Kelsey Heenan
Everyone’s fitness journey is unique, and none are without their fair share of setbacks and hurdles. To truly dedicate yourself to not only getting fit, but doing real good for…
Tips to Prevent Nausea During Exercise
You’re halfway through a three-mile run, intense Pilates class, or round of your weight circuit when — suddenly — you’re feeling nauseous. Despite your best intentions to push on with your workout,…
Top 14 Forearm Exercises for Building Mass
You’ve probably put a lot of work into strengthening your upper body to make lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy loads a cinch, but what about your grip strength? Adding forearm exercises…
5 PiYo Exercises to Sculpt Your Glutes
If you’re looking to get a shapely booty, you’ll find the exercises in the PiYo Buns workouts will get you to your goal. But there are more — dare we…
Understanding Creatine Loading: Is It Necessary?
Curious about creatine loading? Let’s start at the beginning. Among the thousands of potions, pills, and powders in the world of sports nutrition, creatine monohydrate is among the most studied,…
Whey vs. Plant Protein: Making the Right Choice for You
There are so many different protein powders available on the market, it can be hard to choose one. Many powders are whey-based, which is an animal protein, but then there…