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TOP 10 FITNESS TIPS

Feb 20, 2018
1 min

TOP 10 FITNESS TIPS

1 | ONE Don't exercise when you're sick unless your symptoms are above your neck. 2 | TWO The less carbs you eat, the more water you need to drink. 3 | THREE The best exercise for a flat stomach is walking or running 30 minutes to an hour a day. 4 | FOUR Add in strength training to burn fat faster. 5 | FIVE If you've hit a plateau, try a form of intermittent fasting where you consume your caloric goal within an eight hour window. For example, eat only between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m

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4 FITNESS TIPS FOR A KILLER BODY

Aug 21, 2017
1 min

4 FITNESS TIPS FOR A KILLER BODY

Former Navy SEAL Logan Hood tells us how to get a killer body of your own. Do it in threes "Any workout has three variables: weights, intensity, and volume," Hood says. To keep your body guessing, focus on one variable per workout: Increase the weight but lower the number of reps one day; lower your standard weight but add a set the next; use your standard weight but do more reps faster on another. Don't give up on the pullup Pullups, which strengthen the lats, biceps, midd

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The fruit bowl that can change your life

Jun 13, 2017
1 min

The fruit bowl that can change your life

Have a bowl of this everyday and watch your body reap the benefits! BENEFITS OF 🍒 • reduce belly fat • support healthy sleep • relieve post exercise pain BENEFITS OF 🍉 • super rich in potassium • hydrates the body • awesome for skin and hair BENEFITS OF 🍓 • burns stored fat • boosts short term memory • high in fiber #fruit #sleep #beauty #weightloss #pain

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Confirmed: 2 Glasses of Wine Before Bed Helps You Lose Weight

May 22, 2017
1 min

Confirmed: 2 Glasses of Wine Before Bed Helps You Lose Weight

Pass the Merlot, please! Good news for anyone that prefers Cabernet over cardio: Drinking two glasses of wine before bed could actually be the magic pill that helps you lose weight, according to two recent studies from Washington State University and Harvard Medical School. Here's why: Apparently, there's a polyphenol called resveratrol in red wine that transforms "white fat" into "beige fat" (AKA a version that's much easier to burn off), say researchers at WSU. Even crazier

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7 Fat-Burning Foods That Boost Metabolism

The Science of Sleep

Mar 28, 2017
7 min

The Science of Sleep

The secret to lasting weight loss and optimal performance could be as close as the bedroom. How did you sleep last night? That simple question can make or break your day. When you get a good night’s sleep, you feel like you can take on the world, and getting your fair share means enjoying a host of energizing benefits, including improved memory and creativity, decreased inflammation and improved immune function. But of particular note for athletes is the effect of sleep on we

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5 Things to Be Mindful of When Losing Weight

Feb 17, 2017
3 min

5 Things to Be Mindful of When Losing Weight

Weight loss is one of the most common resolutions people make in the New Year, but many opt for quick fixes or unattainable weight loss methods that simply don’t work. If this sounds like your New Year's experience, here are the five main mistakes nutrition expert Brooke Alpert, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., sees people make when setting health and weight goals PLUS easy solutions to recommit for long-lasting healthy habits. Mistake #1: Vague Goals Examples of vague goals include, I’ll

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7 Things No One Tells You When You Start an Exercise Program

Feb 10, 2017
3 min

7 Things No One Tells You When You Start an Exercise Program

Every elite athlete, whether a runner, cyclist, swimmer or gymnast, was once a beginner at her sport. Just like you, she started at ground zero, learning the bare basics, stumbling along through successes and mistakes and eventually coming out on top. Whether you’re brand new to exercise or are returning after a long hiatus, there are a few things you should know before jumping in. Keep these in mind as you drive unequivocally toward your 2017 fitness goals. Gyms are great, b

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