If you want to know what the best vitamins for athletes are, it helps to know what makes one more important for athletic performance than another. Because, as much as it has to do with a vitamin’s function, it also…
Slow cookers and pressure cookers are both handy appliances that can save a lot of time in the kitchen. However, while a slow cooker can take eight hours or longer to cook your meal, pressure cookers will yield a similar…
Coconut oil is rich, nutty, and slightly sweet, and, though high in saturated fat, it can be healthy in moderation. It’s mostly used as a cooking oil or as a substitute for a range of ingredients in low-heat baking. If you’re…
Even if you’re not usually a big drinker, special occasions can do a number on your everything-in-moderation mantra. From open-bar office parties to catch-ups with friends to holiday dinners with your family, letting loose often offers ample opportunities to binge…
You may have only heard of the ketogenic diet (keto for short) in recent years, but it’s been around for nearly a century. First created in the 1920s to treat epilepsy, it’s since been lauded for its ability to help…
A common piece of equipment you’ll see gym-goers wear is a weightlifting belt. They come in a variety of materials and styles — ranging from nylon belts with hook-and-loop closures to leather belts with locking prongs — with the purpose…
Want to know how to identify a fitness pro who’s knowledgeable and trustworthy? Ask them how much muscle you can gain in a month. If they give you any answer other than “it depends,†work with someone else. In a world that values quick…
Yoga has a variety of benefits for anyone who steps onto their mat. Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, or lifter, yoga for athletes can help improve recovery, mobility, focus, and proprioception. One study of college athletes found that 10 weeks of…
Trying to juggle work, family time, fitness goals, healthy eating, self-care, and social events can be overwhelming. So how does Carmel Rodriguez — Just Bring Your Body trainer, fitness influencer, model, entrepreneur, and mom of two — manage to strike…
Indoor cycling isn’t as complicated a workout as, say, weightlifting or calisthenics — you’re seated, and there’s essentially one basic motion. So how much can go wrong? Plenty. There’s significant room to make mistakes when cycling that can lead to…
