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How does this sound: increased muscle strength, healthier bones and improved balance, coordination and posture, as well as reduced joint pain, risk of injury and even chronic health conditions like osteoporosis? These are just some of the benefits you can enjoy from regular resistance exercise – even when using just your own bodyweight. Start with […]
Everyone knows if you want to build muscle you have to start eating more protein. So to be on the safe side you should down a protein shake the moment you so much as look at a dumbbell, otherwise all that training will go to waste, right? Well, not quite. The truth is that you […]
With lockdown 3.0 pressuring people to do something epic with their time, celebrity trainer Sarah Lindsay shares her advice on realistic lockdown goal setting Learn a new language, lose the lockdown belly, start a business are just some of the ‘goals’ I have seen floating around at the moment encouraging people to make the most […]
Most of us have heard of the pelvic floor muscles and have an inkling that we’re supposed to exercise them. However, it’s often a case of out of sight, out of mind: it’s easy to forget about doing pelvic floor exercises – or Kegels – until something else prompts us to. Maybe you start noticing […]
This rule is especially unfeasible in the coronavirus era, Harbstreet points out, when many people want or need to limit their trips to the store due to COVID-19. Her advice? “Toss this outdated advice and curate a shopping list based on what you need—packaged and shelf-stable foods included.” 3. “Don’t eat after X o’clock.” Some […]
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all people 2 years old and up wear face masks in public settings and when around those who don’t live in their household. Face masks should be worn in addition […]
Ideally, the world should exist in perfect balance, with all the wondrous diversity existing to complement and support each other. We wouldn’t have an excess of positives or negatives. However, with our bodies, this is not the case. Our gut plays host to thousands of microbes, all of which are essential for optimum health. To […]
On a regular basis, clients tell me that they are afraid to strength train because they are afraid of getting “bulky.” When paired up with cardio and the right nutrition, strength training will NOT make you bulky. Fit, firm and tone is not bulky. In fact, you will more than likely drop a few sizes as your […]
Nuts & Fruit & Honey Nuts & Fruit & Honey might sound like nutrition in a jar, but don’t be fooled. With the ingredients “bathing” in honey, the calories add up—all the way up to a whopping 300 calories per quarter-cup serving! With 26 grams of sugar and almost no vitamins to speak of, this […]
Tenderloin You might know the Tenderloin Steak as a “Filet Mignon.” It is considered the most tender steak, which helps explain why it’s so popular. You can cook this tasty cut in a cast-iron skillet, on the grill, or under the broiler. Tenderloin Roast is similarly tender and carves up beautifully for dinner. Learn how […]
Living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often means living with unpredictability, especially when you’re not sure of your IBS triggers. One week, your digestive system is gurgling along fine, the next you’re bloated, your whole abdomen is sore, and you’re constipated, dealing with diarrhea, or both. Or maybe your IBS manifests in different ways. One […]
There’s been an ongoing debate as to whether it’s better to do cardio before resistance training in the same workout session, or to do resistance training before cardio if you’re looking to build a lean and muscular physique. This article will tell you everything you need to know (and nothing you don’t) about how different sequences of concurrent training […]
How Often Should A Couple Be Having Fun Sex? 10 or 100? Here’s What Experts Say Have you ever wondered? Maybe, you have, but sometimes you just can’t help it thinking how often is enough or too much. If you’re in a relationship right now (or even if you’re not), it’s natural to wonder how […]
For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began, gyms across the country are beginning to reopen. The exact timelines and rules vary by state, but precautions are necessary no matter where you live. In addition to following the day-to-day prevention guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — staying 6 […]
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont told CNBC on Tuesday that the leaders of Arizona and Texas, two states grappling with growing Covid-19 outbreaks, should reinstitute more aggressive containment strategies. “I’d close down the bars,” Lamont, a Democrat, said on “Closing Bell.” Both Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott have said that a larger share of […]