Archive for October 2019

These Quick, Low-Carb Breakfasts Are Just What You Need to Simplify Your Mornings

Fast-food breakfasts just won't cut it on a low-carb diet , but these quick, homemade meals absolutely will. When it comes to breakfas...

How a Lifestyle Change - Not a Diet - Helped Me Lose 20 Pounds

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I still remember the first time my weight was ever an issue for me. I was 13 and at a regular check-up with my doctor when he mentioned tha...

Twitter's New Rules Against Political Ads Could Silence Health Clinics, Too

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Twitter will ban all political topics from its paid ads, Jack Dorsey announced this week. But that means “issue” ads too, which that anyth...

Dear Mark: Why “Game Changers” Isn’t Worth My Time and Sugar Addictions

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For today’s edition of Dear Mark , I’m answering a couple questions. The first one is a big one, one that multiple people have asked me acro...

If You Get Your Period Before an Ob-Gyn Appointment, Here's What a Doctor Says to Do

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If you got your period right before an ob-gyn appointment (it always has the best timing!), you wouldn't be the first to wonder if it...

4 Reasons You Should See Your Gynecologist Every Year, Even If You Don't Need a Pap Smear

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When the Pap smear guidelines changed several years ago, shifting the recommendation that patients be screened for cervical cancer once ...

Healthy Ice Cream Alternatives For When an Entire Pint Just Isn't an Option

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Ice cream is one of those things that will always be there for us on a hot Summer day (or cold Winter night, to be totally honest), after a...

The Basic Bodyweight Triceps Exercise That Works

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Strengthening your triceps - the muscles that run on the backside of your upper arm, from your shoulder to your elbow - is one way to easil...

I'm Training For a Half-Marathon, and This Is What My Week of Workouts Looks Like

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Remember when I wrote about how much I hate running ? And how I would probably never sign up for a long-distance race again? Well, never sa...

Once You Try Massaging Your Hand With a Bouncy Ball, You'll Realize Just How Sore You Are

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When my CrossFit coach handed out bouncy balls during Core Mobility, a class where we focus on stretching, foam rolling, and massage, I wa...

This Is the Machine You Need to Use If You Want to Tighten and Strengthen Your Legs

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Machines definitely get a bad rap at the gym, but when used correctly, they can help you improve your overall fitness levels and strength...

Catch Some Air: Jump Squats Will Lift Your Butt

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Some of the most effective exercises can be done without equipment and simply use your own body weight. While regular squats are great, squ...

The Simple Dumbbell Move That Made My Abs Shake and My Shoulders Sizzle in Mere Seconds

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Upper-body strength has never been my strong suit, so I get excited about doing exercises that really feel like they're challenging my ...

Do This Relaxing Spinal Twist Using a Wall, and Your Back Will Thank You

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In my 20 years of teaching yoga, using a wall has been one of my favorite props. I find using a wall can help students get deeper into stre...

Dietitians Recommend These 9 Ingredients For the Best Weight-Loss Smoothie Recipe

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Smoothies are one of the easiest breakfasts you can make. But if you're trying to get leaner, registered dietitian Leslie Langevin, MS,...

Simone Biles's Abs Are Out of This World, and These Pictures Are All the Proof You Need

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Simone Biles is at the top of my list of badass women who inspire me to be great and unapologetically myself every single day. I could wat...

Lindsey Transformed Her Body and Mindset by Gaining 44 Pounds and Building Muscle

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"I had never been comfortable in my own skin," Lindsey told POPSUGAR when asked why she wanted to gain weight. She described her ...

Your Guide to Stretching Before and After Swim Workouts

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If you're a beginner diving into swimming, you might have noticed curated workouts usually contain a warmup and cooldown set. While t...

How to Use Chalk at a Gym That Doesn't Allow Chalk

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Chalk helps your grip so much. Powerlifters know this, gymnasts know this, Olympic lifters know this. But if you lift at a commercial gym, ...

Skip Ordering Takeout; These 10 Post-Workout Meals Are Ready in 30 Minutes or Less

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After the gym , cooking may seem impossible - you're tired and sweaty, and ordering takeout or grabbing some fast food on the way home...

How to Calculate Your Target Heart Rate, So You Can More Effectively Burn Fat While Running

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There are many benefits to running, but if you want to lose weight doing it, you'll need to be consistent with your routine and work ...

What is a Tabata Workout? The Ultimate Guide for Tabata Training

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You’re here because you want to learn about the Tabata protocol! Lucky for you, we’re experts in teaching folks High-Intensity Interval Tr...