When it comes to healthy snacking, fruit is hard to beat — it’s loaded with vitamins, minerals, and filling fiber. But if you’re trying to lose weight and/or build muscle, you may also be looking for ways to eat more protein. So which…
With all the high-tech equipment you can find in gyms these days, it’s easy to overlook the trusty stationary bike. But an exercise cycle can be a smart investment when you’re building a home gym or just looking for an easy way…
Squats are having a moment on social media right now, often tagged with phrases like #bootygains or #squatbooty. Is it true? Do squats make your butt look bigger? The answer is a resounding … maybe! Yes or No: Do Squats Make Your Butt Bigger? Yes,…
Like reading, planking is fundamental. “It’s the best exercise for core strength and stability,” says Rachel Butler-Green, CSCS, a certified strength and conditioning specialist in Los Angeles. “We all need need a strong core for everyday activity like walking. Planking targets all the…
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… superfoods? Forget the guy in the blue and red outfit (sorry, Superman), it’s superfoods to the rescue. Packed with vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and fiber – as well as antioxidants, flavonoids, and phytochemicals…
If you’re weight machine–averse, the triceps rope pushdown probably isn’t part of your tri-building regimen. But if you’re relying solely on non-machine exercises to sculpt triceps muscles, you’re missing out. The triceps rope pushdown is one of the most effective (and…
Walking is a low-impact form of cardio that’s accessible and affordable. To reap the benefits of walking, though, you’ll want to take note of your average walking speed and aim to keep a brisk pace. That’ll vary based on your fitness…
If you want to strengthen your legs, build your butt, and work nearly every muscle in your lower body, look no further than the squat. This seemingly simple move is a staple in most strength programs because it effectively works…
Who says you need to exercise every day to see results? With Autumn Calabrese’s new 3 Day Split miniprogram, you can torch fat and increase total-body strength and stamina in just 30 to 50 minutes a day, three days a…
Bad workouts happen to everyone. No matter how dedicated you are, some days the stars just don’t align. Sometimes you know from the outset you’re not up for your regular sweat-fest. Other times, you get part way through your workout…
