Like many of us, you may be adjusting to a new work/workout from home routine — and we know that is a challenge. Beyond the interruptions, space limitations, and the occasional occupational hazard, the fact that you could be doing…
Aging is a part of life, and your body will undergo some changes as you get older. You might expect to see wrinkles and gray hair, but other changes that you can’t see take place too. For example, muscle mass…
Standing calf raises require minimal equipment — or none at all — and they’re suitable for beginners and seasoned exercisers alike. This move works your calf muscles and has numerous benefits, including ankle strength and lower-body performance. Standing Calf Raise:…
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 be a quick way to lose a few pounds. “It is…
If you’ve ever thought about giving weightlifting a try, now might be a good time to start. The Mayo Clinic reports numerous benefits that include stronger muscles, increased bone strength, and an increased quality of life — all of which…
A few centuries ago, when the Incas were expanding their territory from Ecuador to Chile, their warriors relied on “war balls” — a rolled-up blend of quinoa and animal fat — to keep their energy up during long marches. (Building an empire…
Walk into any health and nutrition store and you’ll see shelf upon shelf of whey protein — and not without good reason. But that doesn’t mean you should overlook whey’s unassuming counterpart, casein protein. So what exactly is casein, and how can…
But if you want to be ready to tackle all the tasks you perform outside your workouts, it helps to perform exercises that resemble those same movements. That’s why football linemen smash tackling dummies and prizefighters punch heavy bags: You get better…
What do boxers and schoolchildren have in common? They both tend to use jump ropes as a way to get moving. So if you usually associate jump ropes with P.E. class, it’s time to shift your mindset to the chiseled…
Need a little extra motivation to lace up your sneakers and hit your steps count for the day? These walking quotes will remind you why walking is such an amazing workout — not just for the calorie burn, but also for the mental health boost it…
