6 Reasons Dieting Doesn’t Work and What Does
Dieting is so 1990’s. In the last few decades, dieting has fallen out of favor - and for good reason. Restricting eating is rarely sustainable and, at best, it’s a temporary fix to a bigger problem. At worst, restrictive dieting can lead to an eating disorder or propel the…
Here’s Why You Need Reverse Flys in Your Strength Training Routine
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…
Burpee Variations: Yes, There’s More Than One Way to Do Them
Burpees are a heart-thumping, energy-sucking exercise that most of us love to hate. Even though you only use your own body weight when you launch into a burpee, it’s a highly effective exercise that increases endurance and enhances agility. The venerable burpee is so effective that the military and football…
Is Your Protein Powder More Contaminated Than You Think?
Scour the shelves of a health food store or natural food market and you’ll see an abundance of protein supplements. These powders are housed in colorful canisters with intriguing marketing jargon on the front to make you think you MUST have it. These days, you can find the more traditional…
If Your Joints Don’t Ache, Does It Mean You Don’t Have Arthritis?
Joint aches and pains are a cardinal sign of arthritis, one of the most common, chronic health problems associated with aging. So, if your joints don’t ache or feel stiff, does it mean you’re arthritis free? Certainly, having achy joints is a red flag that you could have arthritis or…
Are Triceps Dips Bad for Your Shoulders?
Are dips part of your strength-training routine? Triceps dips are a challenging exercise that uses your own body weight as resistance. Being a compound exercise, this movement works more than one muscle group in your upper body at the same time, including the triceps, shoulders, and upper back. We love…
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Which Squat Variations Target the Inner Thighs Best?
It’s easy to get caught up in working the quads and hamstrings, the muscles in the front and back of the thighs, that you ignore the muscles that make up the inner thighs. Why should you show your inner thighs some love? Strengthening these muscles helps you avoid injury. If…
Are Nightshade Vegetables Unhealthy?
The mantra goes something like this. Eat your vegetables - they’re good for you! But is that universally true? You may have read on some online sites that nightshade vegetables are unhealthy and you should limit how many you consume or eliminate these veggies entirely from your diet. There’s no…
Do Forced Reps Make You Stronger?
You might already be familiar with the concept of eking out more repetitions than you’re comfortably able to do. That’s what weight training is all about, pushing your muscles harder than they’re accustomed to in a controlled, progressive manner. Forced reps capitalize on this idea of forcing your muscles to…