11 Major Health and Fitness Benefits of Lifting Weights
Wonder what *really* happens when you add strength training to your routine? All these perks. Why Should You Lift Heavy Weights? PHOTO: IVANRIVER/SHUTTERSTOCK No disrespect to cardio, but if you…
12 Meal Prep Ideas That Aren’t Sad Chicken and Rice
Plotting out meals for the week doesn’t have to mean you’ll be eating bland, basic dishes. These Instagram accounts will help you get creative The Master of Zoodles PHOTO: INSTAGRAM…
8 Ways to Pump Up Your Pushups
Master this bodyweight exercise and you’ll work every major muscle group in a snap Corbis Images Still struggling every time your bootcamp instructor asks you to drop and give ’em…
You Don’t Have to Do Cardio to Lose Weight (But There’s a Catch)
Turns out, cardio isn’t necessary for shedding pounds, but it *is* still important to get your heart rate up. Photo: fotoliza/Shutterstock When you think of exercise geared specifically toward weight…
Cold Workout Classes Are a New Fitness Trend—and Science Says They’re Legit
Photo: Brrrn The hotter you are when you work out, the more you sweat—which means you’re getting a better workout, right? Well, not necessarily. In fact, the latest workout trend involves…
7 Foods to Ease an Upset Stomach
What to Eat If You Have an Upset Stomach Having an upset stomach blows—especially when it leaves you doubled over in pain. Add to that cramping, nausea, belly bloating, or…
The Best Foods to Eat Before and After Your Workout
How to use the power of nutrition for optimal results When it comes to fitness, there are certain universal questions that experts hear almost every day: How can I get…
20-Minute Total Body Rowing Workout
Torch 200 calories and firm up (all while sitting down!) with this quickie plan Pass by the crowd waiting for an elliptical and make a beeline for a rowing machine.…
The 10 Best Exercises for Women
Steal this volleyball athlete’s go-to moves to shape up from head to toe Tone Up for Your Two-Piece Every woman is familiar with those tricky trouble zones that take a…
Why Some People Have an Easier Time Toning Their Muscles
Experts explain why some people look more toned than others, and what you can do to better define your muscles—no matter your body type. Photo: Getty Images/Cecilie_Arcurs We all know *those people*—the…