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Some health crazes or fads are worth paying attention to, especially the ones that are backed by solid research. Unfortunately, many health crazes (both those that have been around for decades and those that are relatively new) can make you…
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In the world of health and nutrition, we often talk about weight loss. More often than not, shedding extra pounds is the ultimate goal. However, for those wondering how to put on muscle, it’s important to know how to go…
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Resistance bands are some of the most versatile tools for creating a full body strength routine. The origins of band training lie within the realm of physical therapy and rehabilitation; bands are still used extensively within those fields to this day….
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Kaleigh Mancha is a Las Vegas yogi on a mission to prove that big girls can bend. Sure, she’s not a caucasian woman with blonde hair sporting a pair of size 0 Lululemon pants. “My body is non-threatening. I want…
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Several years ago, I was convinced I was totally healthy. I watched my calories, I had a normal BMI, and I took a daily gummy vitamin — but I felt terrible. I didn’t know why until I went to the…
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Glute training, or “booty-building” as it’s affectionately known in the fitness world these days, is all the latest craze, and its popularity is not without merit. Developing the glutes, upper hamstrings, and all of the powerful hip extensor muscles of…
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When you’re on your grind and totally in the #fitlife zone, we know how hard it can be to peel yourself away from the gym to take an off day, especially when you’ve just gotten into the groove of it…
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All around us, women are rising up, as we have been for centuries. But perhaps one of the most physical displays of perseverance in the face of inequality is in the arena of athletics. Here, women must quite literally find…
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Avocado toast, decadent cakes, simple, bright salads. There is no shortage of Instagram food pics that are so good you want to lick your screen. From expertly curated feeds, to pictures of luscious desserts to recipe wins and fails these…
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Quite simply, metabolism refers to all chemical reactions in the body (the terms metabolism and metabolic rate are also used interchangeably). It’s basic science: the higher your metabolism is, the more calories you burn and the easier it is to…
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