There's a common myth that sweating means you burn more calories , but if you lose weight doing hot yoga , it won't be because of the temperature of the room. "After all, you will sweat if you sit in total stillness in a room heated to...
An Ironman race consists of a 2.4-mile swim, an 112-mile bike ride, a full marathon, and an unimaginable (to most of us) amount of stamina and pure grit. Mirinda Carfrae , aka Rinny, is a professional triathlete from New Zealand who not...
Exercise and diet can help you get rid of belly fat and body fat, in general, but you may be wondering what the best exercise to get rid of belly fat is. If you're trying to get rid of belly fat, you make think that more intense and...
You know you've found a perfect workout song when it makes you actually forget that you're working out. Some songs come up on your playlist and are just so on point that you feel like you're dancing instead of, say, running, or doing...
We wait all year for Amazon Prime Day because we can scoop up all those items we've been lusting over at serious discounts, and if you're as big of a fitness fan as we are, then you're going to be overwhelmed by all the great sales. For...
A few nights ago, it hit 10 p.m. and I realized: oh no. I was hungry. I try not to eat past 9 p.m. Many a midnight burrito in college taught me that late-night snacks just don't work for me; inevitably I end up going to bed bloated and...
If you want to lose fat while building or maintaining muscle mass , you'll need to do more than cut calories. Eating enough protein is key , because protein - or more specifically, a type of protein called amino acids - serves as the...
I've been warming up with high knees for years: during sideline runs on my high school field hockey field, in sweaty dorm room HIIT workouts like Insanity , before runs or strength-training sessions today. It's simple but effective,...
There are few sales that get us excited to shop quite like Amazon Prime Day. Our epic day of sale shopping is finally here, only this year, Amazon has helped lower our heart rates by stretching the sale to 48 hours versus the usual 24....
If you like to start your mornings with a healthy, energizing smoothie, you've probably dreamed of a Vitamix, and now's your chance to finally purchase one, thanks to Amazon Prime Day . Our epic day of sale shopping is finally here, only...
Studying the association between diet quality and microbiome composition in human colonic mucosa revealed that a high-quality diet is linked to more potentially beneficial bacteria, while a low-quality diet is associated with an increase...
Finishing a workout drenched in sweat feels like a badge of honor, but it can make you wonder if one that doesn't make you sweat can still help you lose weight, get in shape, and reach your fitness goals. No workout is a waste of time -...
Can't get enough of The Fitness Marshall ? Neither can we. He just released a new dance cardio workout to Katy Perry 's "Never Really Over," and this is definitely going to be our go-to routine when we don't want to hit the gym. The...
Don't mess with Alison Brie when she steps into the gym - her moves are intense AF . The 36-year-old actress trains hard for her role as a wrestler on Netflix's Glow , and she's consistently impressing us with her serious strength. On...
When Chobani came out with its first-ever vegan line in January, we knew 2019 was off to a great start. And the year keeps getting better with a launch that, even if not dairy-free, is still pretty darn exciting: Chobani Greek Yogurt...
If you're lucky enough to have access to a pool - whether it's your own, a public facility, or one that belongs to a friend - we salute you. There's nothing quite like soaking up some rays during the warmer months (I bet you can just...
We know running as an excellent form of cardio - and therefore a great way to burn fat and lose weight ! - but its role in building vs. burning muscle is a little less clear-cut. The hope, of course, is that when you run, you're getting...
I want to start off by saying that most of the time, I stray away from wearing gray because, well, sweat . The contents in my two (OK, fine, three) drawers of workout clothes are mostly black in color or covered by a pattern in all the...
After a grueling CrossFit workout on a hot Summer morning that involved kettlebell swings, goblet squats, and about 100 walking lunges, my lower body was toast. But what was weird was that my left glute started twitching that night and...
I go from thinking muscle-ups sound cool - the kind of move you do when Beyoncé comes on at the gym and you've got fire in your eyes - to just plain intimidating. Here's how it works: you start from a hanging position on a bar like you...
Researchers surveyed more than 18,000 adults enrolled in the commercial weight management program WW International, and found that participants who internalized weight bias the most tended to be younger, female, have a higher body mass...
Running is an effective way to lose weight , as long as you're burning enough calories to create a deficit - so just how much do you need to run to see results? To burn one pound of fat in a week, you need to create a 3,500-calorie...
Feeling like you can't live the life you want can sometimes be all you need to make a change. Charity Nelms realized this after her job as a flight attendant began to take a toll on her body. Experiencing the beauty of the world and...
Even if you never caught 2017's star-packed Baywatch reboot, there's no doubt you saw at least one of the trailers , photos, or GIFs of the cast in supertoned, superbuff lifeguard shape. Zac Efron's abs basically have their own cult...
Once again, Halle Berry has come in clutch with her go-to arm strengthening and toning exercises. "I know how hard it can be to get rid of that little extra somethin' but @peterleethomas and I have five exercises that really target those...
When I run on my own , I tend to stick to just a steady-state run, rarely changing up inclines or speed. This is why I love Orangetheory Fitness , especially the treadmill portion, because it pushes me outside of my comfort zone. With...
You don't need to wait until the temperatures cool to pull out your soup pot . There are tons of light, healthy recipes that are perfect for Summer. While Winter soups often feature pumpkin, squash, and other hearty ingredients, fresh...
Abdominal pain and constipation often result from dietary and lifestyle factors and usually respond well to home treatment. However, abdominal pain and constipation can sometimes also be symptoms of an underlying medical condition. Learn...
In adults already at a healthy weight or carrying just a few extra pounds, cutting around 300 calories a day significantly improved already good levels of cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and other markers.
Eggs are rich in protein, calcium, and potassium, among other vital nutrients. In this article, learn how many calories an egg contains, as well as the risks and benefits of eating eggs.
A new study shows that labeling food choices in a hospital cafeteria with simple 'traffic-light' symbols indicating their relative health value was associated with a reduction in calories purchased by employees.
New study analyzed 2 million birth records and 3,000 cancer registry records and found that children born to obese mothers were 57% more likely to develop cancer, independent of other factors. This finding offers a rare opportunity for...
New findings show that, on top of its benefits for metabolism, mood, and general health, exercise also improves brain function. In recent studies, researchers learned that obese and overweight individuals are prone to insulin resistance...
Atypical eating behaviors may be a sign a child should be screened for autism, according to researchers who found that atypical eating behaviors were present in 70 percent of children with autism, which is 15 times more common than in...
More than one-third of Americans are obese, and while more than 250,000 bariatric surgeries are performed annually in the United States, experts say surgery should be an option for many more patients. Researchers say the standard...
In the United States, both children and adults eat too few fruits and vegetables, which puts them at risk for poor diet quality and adverse health consequences. A new study found new parents increased their spending on produce in middle-...
Scientists compare how fat cell DNA is packaged in humans, chimps, and other primates. The results reveal the role of evolution in human fat metabolism.
While genes can raise obesity risk, they interact with environment to drive up BMI, with environment likely contributing more, Norwegian study suggests.
Why do some of us pile on the pounds, while others seem to get away with it? Hannah Devlin speaks to Dr Giles Yeo about some of the latest findings from the field of obesity research – from the role of our genes and how heritable our...
A small chemical change -- shifting the position of two hydrogen atoms -- makes the difference between mice that are healthy or that have insulin resistance and fatty liver, major risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. Making the...
In a new study of 375 adults who have successfully maintained weight loss and who engage in moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity, most reported consistency in the time of day that they exercised, with early morning being the...
Tory leadership hopeful’s comments outrage anti-obesity campaigners Downing Street has mounted a staunch defence of the government’s sugar levy on soft drinks, after Boris Johnson announced he would impose a moratorium on “sin taxes” if...
The Tory leadership favourite likes to talk about representing the poorest while filling the coffers of the powerful Here’s a thing they teach in campaign school. If you’re about to make a political promise, first check the calendar....