We consulted with fitness expert Ashley Borden, who has worked with some of the biggest names in sports and fitness. Follow her suggestions and you won't fall victim to any of these flawed ways of thinking.
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Eat less and exercise more. That’s the simple solution to anyone’s weight-loss questions. But if it were really that easy, more people would be in great shape. Turns out, some of your other behaviors play a big role in fat loss.
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You don't need a gym to get a great workout. These 20 exercises recommended by fitness expert and celebrity trainer Amy Dixon will hit every single muscle in your body and slash fat -- without any equipment. So, what are you waiting for? All you need are these exercises and YOU!
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Everyone is looking for that magical fountain of youth. But until we find it, exercise and a healthy diet are the best (non-surgical) ways to keep you looking years -- or decades -- younger.
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There are no shortcuts or gimmicks to losing body fat quickly. Follow these eight steps for real, long-lasting fat loss and health.
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Just because you’re trying to help others become healthier, doesn’t mean everyone supports your methods.The health and fitness space is a crowded one, and sometimes, only the voices with something controversial to say stand out. Take these 15 high-profile experts as examples.
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We all have our reasons for going to the gym. And muscle hypertrophy, or growth, is one of the main ones. To build lean, dense muscle, you must progressively overload your muscles to enhance muscle fiber recruitment. How do you do that?
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Instead of settling for fast food (or going hungry), you can create a quick, easy, on-the-go option. These LIVESTRONG.COM creations can be made quickly each morning — without sacrificing your lunchtime nutrition needs.
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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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You've probably heard loads of exercise advice over the years, some of it likely conflicting from various trainers, TV shows and gym buddies. To clear things up, we sought out top fitness experts to get their take.
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When it comes to exercise, the magic number might be two -- as in your partner plus you. Studies have shown that people work out longer and harder when they have company. And the University of Oxford found that the endorphin release from activity is significantly greater in group training than in individual training.
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When you work out, you're essentially creating small tears in your muscle fibers. When those muscles recover, that's how you build strength. But the act of breaking down those fibers can leave your muscles tender, sore and even difficult to move.
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If weather keeps you from grilling your shish kabobs on your outdoor grill, broiling them in your oven produces nearly the same delicious effect. Assemble the main components: a basic marinade and chunks of your favorite meats, vegetables and even fruits.
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In the infamous words of Ferris Bueller: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
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