Bad news, restless sleepers: your nightly session of disjointed z’s may be leading to more anxiety and stress during the day, according to a recent study. The small study looked at the effects of sleep deprivation on participants’ anxiety levels and found they were much higher after a sleepless night than a well-rested one. Feeling…
Sometimes, you head to the gym craving a treadmill run and arrive only to find all the machines full. Bummer! But remember: there are some creative ways to work around this situation. Instead of throwing in the towel and heading straight for the sauna, try this elliptical workout instead. To make this joint-friendly machine feel…
I’ve always been active, but weight loss was never top of mind for me until I was a freshman in college. My first months away from home, I packed on some serious weight, but instead of cleaning up my diet, I started doing two-a-day cardio workouts, barely ate a bite all day, and binged on…
This time of year, I’m always trying to eat more healthfully and mindfully. While revisiting Gwyneth Paltrow‘s Goop this week, I decided to give one of the detox recipes a go. This broccoli and arugula soup caught my eye and seemed like the perfect choice for cooler temperatures. It’s easy to prep and make, and…
It can be frustrating to feel like you are logging hours in the gym without seeing the efforts manifest on your body. What gives? You may be doing it wrong, says fitness trainer and healthy chef Katy Clark, a former contestant on Food Network Star. She shared with us her top tips for ramping up…
We don’t all have time to stop for morning snack so filling up on a breakfast that’s high in protein to satisfy your hunger and keep your energy going strong until lunch is key. Here are some breakfast ideas that contain at least 20 grams of protein for under 350 calories.
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Get ready, because this five-move kettlebell workout will torch tons of calories. The workout, created by KettleWorx director of programming Laura Wilson, features basic kettlebell moves that should be in anyone’s strength-training repertoire. When learning these exercises, it’s important to start with a light weight first – Laura recommends a five- or 10-pound kettlebell. You…
Our new Class FitSugar, created by Becky Jennings, founder of the Balance Method, is a killer 30-minute fat scorcher – and we mean that in the best way possible. It’s a full-body workout to help you through the holidays – and beyond – by revving your metabolism and boosting your spirits. Grab a set of…
While making another one of my favorite smoothies, seeing a bunch of ripe bananas in the kitchen gave me the urge to bake some banana bread. Then a light went off – why not combine a smoothie recipe with banana bread to make banana smoothie muffins? Made with pureed banana, spinach, and strawberries, these muffins…
After a jam-packed day of eating right, staying active, and other healthy choices, the last thing you want to do is undo all your hard work just minutes before bedtime. Make sure you stay on the right track by avoiding these late-night eating mistakes. Mistake #1: Going to Sleep Too Full Going to sleep on…
