Most people make a critical mistake when they work their core muscles. They only focus in on the abdominal muscle group, while ignoring the rest of the core muscles that make up the torso. The core muscles consist not only of the muscles that make up the abdominal wall, but also the oblique muscles, the pelvic muscles and the muscles that support the back and spine.
What could be more frustrating than being sidelined by an injury? Women are at higher risk for certain types of sports injuries, especially tears involving the anterior cruciate ligaments in the knees. Find out why females experience more ACL tears and what steps they can take to prevent them.
It’s a fact that Americans get a lot of extra calories added to their diets from consuming carbonated drinks that are loaded with sugar. So, theoretically, replacing calorie-laden sodas with non-caloric diet sodas would seem like a logical fix. But interestingly, some studies show that diet sodas have the exact opposite effect.
Have you had an apple lately? Now there’s more of a reason to bite into a fiber and flavonoid-rich apple. A new study shows that an ingredient in apples may ward off obesity and increase lean body mass. Find out more about this new discovery.
The watermelon is a large, green-skinned fruit with a fleshy red center. It is succulent and sweet and tastes wonderful in a summer salad or a fresh smoothie. However, there are benefits to regularly eating watermelons that extend beyond their delicious taste.
Not seeing results from your strength-training program? It may not be your diet or your exercise program – it could be the medications you’re taking. Two common types of medications that many active, young women take can have an impact on your ability to build lean body mass. Find out what they are.
Probiotics have benefits, but they may be particularly beneficial for active people who work out. Discover three reasons why good bacteria are important if you exercise regularly – and how to get them.
Are you eating more salads? That’s a good thing, as long as you’re not drowning them in a creamy salad dressing, cheese, and croutons. Salad veggies are good for you, but you can make a salad even healthier by what you put on top. Here are five salad toppings that’ll add a nutritional punch to your next garden salad.
Nutrition labels are supposed to show you how healthy or unhealthy a product is, but they can also be misleading. Here are four reasons how nutrition labels can lead you to make the wrong food choices.
Tired of snacking on nuts? Why not add some seeds for a change? They’re healthier than you think. Discover five types of seeds that deserve a place in your snack pack because of their health benefits.
Kale is a rather infamous vegetable, as many people either love or hate its juicy taste. In addition, it is popularly claimed that kale is extremely good for your health, but it is seldom made clear exactly why this is supposed to be the case.
Is it ever too late to get the benefits of eating a healthy diet that’s rich in fruits and vegetables? Find out what new research shows about eating veggies, physical activity, and longevity.
