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The Best Exercises For Lower Abs
Abs aren’t the easiest body part to target—especially the dreaded lower abs. Many experts say abs are made in the kitchen, and while we agree with that to an extent, there are a handful of belly-burning moves you can incorporate into your workout that also tone and tighten the lower abdomen.
The Best Foods to Eat Before and After a Workout
Fueling your body properly before and after a workout is actually one of the key components of total body health, according to Jessica Jones, a registered dietitian for Self.com. What you eat pre- and post-workout, or don’t eat, determines how your body handles energy levels, muscle reparation, fatigue, and soreness.
Jumpstart Your Morning: Protein Packed Pancakes
Lots of research has shown that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. One of the primary reasons for this is that breakfast jumpstarts your metabolism and therefore helps you burn more calories throughout the day.
Happy St. Patricks' Day - Green Smoothie Recipe
St. Patrick's Day isn't the only day to drink your greens!
Strength Spotlight: Benefits of Working Out With Kettlebells
The gym is an easy place for confusion to set in. There can be so many options that choosing a workout plan often becomes overwhelming as questions keep popping into mind. Cardio or weights? Free weights or machines? Which machines should I go for? What are the rules of the squat rack? How do I know whether to use dumbbells, barbells, or kettlebells?
10 Foods & Drinks That Boost Metabolism
To some extent, everyone’s metabolism is based on activity levels and genetics. However, some foods and beverages have been proven to enhance your body’s ability to burn fat, impacting your daily overall calorie burn, according to Women’s Health Magazine.
Practicing Mindfulness Can Improve Heart Health
Mind and body health doesn’t happen in only the kitchen or the gym. It happens everywhere, when you practice mindfulness toward yourself, your surroundings, your community—essentially, your whole world.
Why You Should Heart Rate Train
Monitoring your heart rate while exercising is all about increasing your physical awareness, and it’s important to your health journey for many reasons. It’s a way to put a number to the intensity of your workout and how hard your body is working.
Heart Healthy Meals Under 30 Minutes
Cooking doesn’t come easy to some of us, and with busier-than-ever schedules, our time to spend in the kitchen is usually limited. It’s often easier to rationalize grabbing a bite to eat on the go rather than prepping and making something ourselves, but most of the time, that’s not the healthiest option.
