Whether the elliptical or the treadmill, we love our cardio exercise machines. But strength training is vitally important, and everyone should incorporate it into their exercise routine, regardless of age or fitness level. Yes, ladies, that means you too.
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The never-ending fight against weight gain sometimes seems like a lost battle. One minute you're devastating the competition -- eating healthy and fighting off junk-food cravings. The next, you're back on the ropes, muttering to yourself, "I can't believe I ate the whole thing."
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Spring cleaning isn’t just about de-cluttering your house. Spring is also the perfect time to evaluate other important areas of your life that might need some scrutiny and fixes, namely your fitness routine.
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A Swiss ball is one of the most versatile pieces of fitness equipment out there. You’ve probably seen people stretching or performing sit-ups on these big, squishy rubber balls, but there’s so much more you can do with one. (No, we’re not talking about using it as a giant clown nose.
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New research maintains that the way you smell food may determine how your body metabolizes it, meaning simply smelling food can make you gain more weight.
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From dancers to models and yoga instructors, here are 12 body-positive Instagrammers who will make you love the skin you're in.
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Social media is all fun and games — until your relationship begins to suffer. Here are seven ways in which it can mess with your relationships.
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Eating for muscle-building doesn't have to be bleak. If you include these foods in your diet, you'll ensure that your time spent in the gym isn't a waste of sweat.
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Air pollution is the 5th highest death risk, among factors such as smoking, diet and high blood pressure. Here are the most deadly countries for air pollution.
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From beating about 40 million times a year to pumping 100 gallons of blood through your body each hour, your heart does some pretty cool stuff. Read below for 10 of the amazing things it can do.
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Bloating doesn't have just one cause: Everything from your emotions to your gut bacteria can balloon your waistline. Here are 10 simple steps to help you beat the bloat.
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If you're single, you already know how irritating and repetitive some questions and well-meaning pieces of advice can be. If you're not, here are 10 things your single friends never want to hear.
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You would think that the insane amount of calories, pitiful nutrition labels and overall guilt that comes with eating fast food would be enough to keep us away.
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While science suggests that half of our happiness is dependent on our genetic make-up, we can determine the other half.
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Getting fit takes time and effort — but where does one start? From always being prepared to doing one active thing per day, here are some tips and tricks that will help your journey.
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If someone isn’t able to us their legs, it doesn’t mean that they can’t enjoy aerobic activities. There are many ways to do cardio that don’t rely on legs.
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Water aerobics could give tired joints a needed break from conventional cardio training. Include these useful moves to spare your joints and get fitter.
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A home kickboxing gym allows you to train whenever you want, without worrying about commuting to a class.
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Sudden, or acute, joint pain can occur with a variety of medical conditions, including injuries, infections and crystals in the joint fluid.
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Tearing from one eye occurs with a variety of conditions. Common causes include an eyeball scratch, blockage of the tear drainage system and eyelid disorders, among others.
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