Everyone knows that finding the motivation to always eat clean and regularly hit the gym is hard work. And when it’s time to get healthy, most people think they need BIG CHANGE and try to revamp everything. But the most effective strategy is actually doing the opposite. Lasting change comes from making lots of little … [Read more...]
A strong core is essential for just about any physical activity imaginable, so kick your core into action. These 7 moves work your core from the front, back, and sides The synergy of doing a workout that strengthens your entire core means extra support for your spine and more power when you do everything, including … [Read more...]
Do you have a friend that never gets sick? The lucky friend who seem to be able avoid colds altogether, whether it's sunny or cold or whether she's in the middle of a subway train filled with people sniffling? I've always wondered - how do they exactly do it? Are they really blessed with superhuman immune systems? Well, … [Read more...]
Ever since the fat-free food craze of the '90s, everyone's been hating on fat, whether it's being fat or eating fat. But fat has long been misunderstood. To set the record straight — and let go of your fat fears — here are 9 fat myths you have to stop believing in: Myth #1: Eating Makes You Fat Truth: The fat you eat is … [Read more...]
A few years ago, my close friend Anna stepped on a scale in my bathroom and was horrified by the result. She had somehow managed to pack 20 pounds of flab onto her previously skinny frame. When she looked into the mirror, she saw a tubby girl staring back. She decided right at that moment (no joke) to make a change - to … [Read more...]
Build a summer-ready body by staying motivated through the winter months. Even for the fittest people out there, training is a constant challenge, and this is the time of year when the most people just don’t have the drive to answer that challenge, opting for more sedentary lifestyles than they usually partake … [Read more...]
Non-runners tend to share one distinct talent: They're brilliant at making excuses. But unless you're legitimately injured, there's no good reason to write off one of the simplest physical activities — regardless of your current fitness level. Even if you're all like, "I get it, I need to move more - so I walk," know … [Read more...]
Amazing abs are much easier to envy than to come by — and it's no secret that perfect abs take a whole lot of work. To get the core you want, here are 15 daily practices of women with the strongest, flattest abs, that you can follow. Pick a few, be consistent about them and you'll be seeing rock solid abs in no time. Good … [Read more...]
Taking any action to an extreme — even a healthy one — can have negative consequences. Striving to lose weight becomes unhealthy if it turns into an eating disorder, for example. Exercising until you develop an injury or a serious health issue such as rhabdomyolysis (when muscle tissue breaks down and releases into the … [Read more...]
A top NYC personal trainer has revealed that it is possible to get the supermodel-like gap-between-the-thighs look without resorting to cosmetic procedures or extreme eating regimes. While targeted inner-thigh workout may be healthier, it is by no means an easy option and requires some serious effort. One must do 12-15 … [Read more...]