Can following a low-carb diet boost your metabolism? Find out what research shows about low-carb diets, metabolic rate, and weight loss. You’ll also discover the downsides to reducing the carb content of your diet.
How is your push-up form? If you’re like most people, you’re not getting the full benefits that this compound exercise offers. Even worse, you may be placing yourself at higher risk of injury. Which of these push-up mistakes do you make?
These days, you can measure heart rate variability quickly and easily – but why would you want to? This article discusses what heart rate variability, or HRV, is and why you might want to monitor it.
Do you experience wrist pain when you lift weights or do other exercises where you bear weight on your wrists? Here are some of the possible reasons along with steps you can take to keep your wrists healthy when you train with weights and without weights.
The concept of dieting is losing its luster. For good reason! Restricting calories is a short-term way to address the bigger problem of why we overeat in the first place. Plus, dieting simply doesn’t work. Here are six reasons why.
Reverse flys are a simple exercise you can do with a pair of dumbbells or a pair of resistance bands. It’s an exercise that doesn’t get as much emphasis as other strength-training exercises, such as presses, squats, and deadlifts. This isn’t surprising since these are compound exercises that work multiple muscle groups simultaneously. We get
Burpees are a challenging exercise by themselves, but you can make them even harder by doing burpee variations. Try some of these “twists” on the traditional burpee and watch your heart rate and fitness level skyrocket!
What’s in your protein powder? There may be ingredients that aren’t listed on the label, including contaminants. In fact, a 2018 independent analysis of popular protein powders found many are contaminated. Here’s what you need to know.
People who have arthritis often have joint pain and stiffness. If you don’t have joint aches and pains, can you assume you don’t have arthritis? Not necessarily. Here’s why.
Do you include triceps dips in your strength-training routine? They’re an effective exercise for targeting your triceps but there are some drawbacks, including a risk of shoulder injury. Is this exercise unfriendly to your shoulders and are there ways to make them safer?
Are your inner thighs getting enough work? Standard squats, even deep ones, don’t work the inner thigh muscles well. Fortunately, there are a few squat variations that target the inner thighs. Here’s what they are and why you should include them in your routine.
Are you familiar with nightshade vegetables? Some online sites suggest that nightshade vegetables are unhealthy, particularly for people with inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. Is there truth to this? Get the full scoop on the health pros and cons of nightshade vegetables.
