Slow and steady wins the race, and like a wall sit, an isometric dumbbell hold, or a one-minute plank, maintaining a stable position starts off easy, but the burn slowly builds until you can hardly stand it – that’s when you know it’s working. If you love that burn, you’ll love this core-strengthening move called…
Your bacon-cheeseburger-loving friends are going to be jealous when you take a bite of this vegetarian deliciousness. So robust in flavor, these hearty burgers are made with the goodness of sweet potatoes, black beans, millet, and corn. And the creamy avocado sauce on top is like a beautiful ribbon tied around your birthday present –…
You want strong, defined abs, and you’re willing to work hard for them, right? Then get on the floor and bust out this 100-rep crunch workout. This circuit involves five crunch variations. Do 10 reps of each and repeat this 50-rep circuit twice. Or for an even more intense ab-burn, do each exercise for 20…
Even if you exercise regularly, you’ve felt it: the aching, can’t-sit-down-or-lift-my-arm muscle soreness the next day after a workout. That pain you feel a day or two after an intense workout is known as DOMS, or delayed onset muscle soreness, and is caused by muscle microtearing, which helps build muscle fiber and make them stronger.…
Why Meal Plan? It helps with weight loss: If you’re serious about losing weight, practicing portion control and tracking calories are essential. If you plan out nutritious and filling meals, it makes it easier to stay on your healthy path. Plus, when you know what you’re eating every few hours, it keeps hunger at bay,…
You know when you’re scrolling through Instagram, and you see a cool workout poster and think, “Oh, I want to try that,” and then you keep scrolling, and totally forget about it? Then later you think, “Where did I see that again?” Well, here you go. Here are some awesome workout posters all in one…
Fresh fruit is a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth – either all on its own, as a yogurt topping, or blended to a smoothie or shake. If you’re active and healthy, having too much fructose (the sugar from fruit) probably doesn’t need to be a big concern of yours. However, if you’re at…
If you want to get strong, you have to push yourself. You need multitasking moves that work multiple body parts simultaneously. Here are 10 advanced exercises designed to get you to the next level. Some use weights and some don’t, but each exercise will challenge you. For more fitness inspiration, be sure to check out…
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither was Amanda Lee’s butt. Don’t know who we’re talking about? Take a minute to get acquainted with @amandaeliselee: fitness model and online trainer, whose butt fitness prowess has amassed over three million fans on Instagram (with fewer than 150 posts!). She’s also got her very own fan…
