Top Five Exercises to Maximize Fat Burning
When it comes to dropping pounds, most people go about it precisely the wrong way: They underestimate the importance of diet, and overestimate the power of cardio. Jogging, bike riding…
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Understanding Gluteal Muscles: Techniques for Building Strength
Butts are all the rage these days: on TV, in magazines, and behind retail store windows. And thanks to social media, we thoroughly know what butt muscles looks like — check…
Mastering the Donkey Calf Raise Technique
If you’re bored to death with standing calf raises, it may be time to swap them out with something a little more interesting: The donkey calf raise. Here’s what you need…
Gaining Weight Despite Working Out? Here Are 4 Reasons Why
Right off the bat, it’s important to note that this doesn’t happen to everyone, so this isn’t a preemptive excuse not to exercise! However, if you do happen to gain…
Exploring Lupini Beans: A Guide to Cooking and Enjoying Them
Lupini beans are legumes that are popular throughout the Mediterranean, and are commonly eaten pickled or as a healthy snack. Also called lupins, they’re sometimes used as a meat substitute…
Kettlebell or Dumbbell: Which Is the Better Choice?
You might think that in the battle of kettlebell vs dumbbell, the latter holds the edge. After all, you’ll see rows and rows of dumbbells in most commercial gyms, while…
Exercising Safely With a Shoulder Injury
Life happens, and so do injuries, but that doesn’t mean you should have to sideline your workouts entirely. You’ve probably powered through workouts with the occasional headache or after a…
How Much Cardio is Necessary for Weight Loss?
If you’re like most of us, cardio is your frenemy. Sure, cardio — running, swimming, cycling, rowing, or fast walking — can make you feel amazing. But we get it:…
Spinach & Broccoli Egg White Omelet Recipe
In this recipe for an egg white omelet with spinach and broccoli, breakfast gets a boost of greens with a full cup each of spinach and broccoli. This egg white…
How to Prepare a Healthier Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
Nothing says comfort food like a good ‘ol PB&J. But are peanut butter and jelly sandwiches healthy? You bet they are! That is… if you make them the right way.…