Weight Loss

Raise your hand if you’ve found your cardio routines getting stale. I’m sadly one of those people; even as a fitness editor, I find myself going back to the same boring cardio workouts: slogging for 30 minutes on the Stairmaster, trying to make it a few miles on the treadmill, or getting burned out at

Pain isn’t so plain and simple. It has levels, millions of different causes and side effects, and varying lifespans — and, for those suffering from chronic pain, that life span is seemingly endless. What Is Chronic Pain Syndrome? According to the Columbia University Department of Neurology, chronic pain syndrome is “marked by pain that lasts

A registered dietitian I saw a few months back was totally on board with my whole-foods, plant-based diet. But when I told her that I do CrossFit five times a week, she wanted to make sure my diet was offering enough protein to build muscle. I’ve used plant-based protein powder in the past, but I

If there’s one thing that fans of Netflix’s riveting docuseries Cheer can agree on, it’s that Jerry Harris must be protected at all costs. The stunter was a ray of sunshine this season, stealing viewers’ hearts with his kindness, positivity, top-tier mat talk, and quiet determination to secure a place on the mat at Daytona.

It’s January, and the new year has forced me to take a new look at myself and my choices. The combination of wanting to be a bit healthier and being aware of our planet’s climate crisis has led me to make a bold choice; I want to eat a more plant-based diet. This might not

High-impact cardio — think running, HIIT, CrossFit, plyometric circuits — tends to get most of the attention when it comes to weight loss, but we’re here to tell you that low-impact cardio sessions have their place in your routine too. “Low-impact exercise is easier on the joints and you can do it more frequently, regardless

If there’s one thing you can count on around this time of year, it’s incredible routines from the UCLA Gymnastics team. Take Gracie Kramer’s floor choreography, for example. The 21-year-old student recently competed in a meet against Boise State, and her talents are enough to impress any “bad guy.” Commentators called Gracie’s routine “creepy” but,

Baking calms the mind and feeds the soul, but all that buttery goodness can pack on the pounds. If you’re looking to make healthier baked goods, omitting some or all of the butter from your favorite recipes can greatly reduce the calories, fat, and cholesterol. There are countless ways to replace eggs in recipes, and

Madelaine Petsch just shared her daily workout routine on YouTube, and it has us sweating for more reasons than one. During the 19-minute video, the Riverdale actress crushes a series of exercises with her (very easy on the eyes) trainer, Stephen Pasterino, who created the low-impact, high-intensity fitness method known as P.volve. The moves are

If you, like tons of other women around the world, are hell-bent on finally winning the weight loss battle in 2020 then you’re going to have to approach it more deliberately and with a tight strategy. But first thing’s first: don’t beat yourself up for not staying the course last year. There’s nothing wrong with

By the time you hit your 30s, there might be a feeling that you “should” have it all together. In reality, though, you’re probably still trying to figure out how to balance everything and take care of mind and body at the same time. The good news is that you don’t have to become a

If you struggle with anxiety, you know there’s no quick fix. (It doesn’t matter how many times someone tells you to relax.) But finding things that work for you — outside of therapy and anything else your doctor recommends, of course — doesn’t have to be so challenging. With the surge of podcasts, gaining access

There are two types of people in the world: those who do CrossFit, and those who hear about the commitment, dedication and effort involved with this intense fitness mindset and say, “Yeah… no thanks.” If you fall into the former camp, then you’ve probably already heard the vertical diet being talked about around your local

The holiday season came and went, and left me with some cute souvenirs to remember it by: bloat and fatigue! Don’t get me wrong, I love the holidays, but I’ve been anxiously anticipating the start of the new year so I can get back into a healthy routine. I also have a Disney Princess 10K

ICYMI, fasting diets basically dominated 2019, turning phrases like “eating windows” and “5:2 versus 16:8” into normal parts of everyday conversation. As far as diets go, fasting looks to be one of the more long-lasting trends: it technically isn’t a “diet” at all, focusing less on overall caloric intake and more on restricting your eating

If you’ve literally tried dozens of nutrition and fitness plans to try and lose weight but ended up just gaining whatever pounds you lost back, you’ll relate to Deb Van Dusen’s story. Now age 45, she has finally found something called PFC Every 3 that works, and she’s been able to lose 20 pounds and

When I asked registered dietitian Leslie Langevin, MS, author of The Anti-Inflammatory Kitchen Cookbook, what’s the simplest thing people can do to start losing weight — something sustainable they can do every day — she said “eat more vegetables.” Eating more veggies isn’t just good for losing or maintaining weight. The fiber helps improve digestion

Netflix’s Spinning Out isn’t exactly a meticulously-researched sports drama, but that doesn’t mean the show is void of any references to the real world of figure skating. The series follows a fictional set of figure skaters — led by Kat, who turns to pairs skating after an injury derails her singles career — but there

Athough eliminating bread is the hardest goodbye of all, low-carb diets have been the rage for quite some time now. There are a few different plans you can follow. Keto is a major one that’s yielding quick, drastic weight-loss results for tons of people, and Paleo is another trendy plan. And then there are the

I’ve always been a workout app skeptic. My POV: A free YouTube video or article can provide me with the same resources as any costly, impersonal app. The Charge Running app is my one exception. Long story short: A press email introduced me to the app, but I quickly disregarded it due to my stubborn

Anyone who has ever hit the bathroom at Makro to emerge a new person has probably wondered (beyond “What is it about this place?”) whether pooping actually affects weight loss. It’s a fair question. A nice, productive poo (I think you know what I’m talking about without me having to describe) can make you feel

You’re tired, overwhelmed, and overworked. You may struggle to fall asleep or stay focused at school or work. Why do you feel this way? There’s one resounding answer: you’re stressed out. And you’re not alone. Fifty-five percent of Americans report feeling stressed during the day, according to revealing data from Gallup. The start of a

Motivated by my New Year’s resolution to exercise at home on the days I just can’t get to the gym, I’ve already signed up for three different at-home workout streaming services. What I needed a little bit more help with was somehow transforming my teeny-tiny apartment living room into a space suitable for working out.

We’re not all cut from the same gym-loving cloth, but that’s totally fine. It’s certainly true for Charmaine, who despises activities like running. Yet she managed to find a workout plan that worked with her schedule and motivated her to make significant lifestyle changes. It’s comforting to know that fitness doesn’t start, or end, at

The schedule for the 2020 Summer Olympics has arrived, and even though the Games in Tokyo are still months away, we’re already carving out time to watch all 33 events taking place over those two weeks of competition. Several new sports, including karate, skateboarding, surfing, sport climbing, baseball, and softball, have been added to the

As the Noom weight-loss program began buzzing on social media and health sites, I grew more curious: how was it different from other diet plans? What made it effective? Was it really a doable and sustainable program? The more I read about about the Noom diet app online, the more it seemed like a great

Diet plus exercise equals the key equation for staying in a caloric deficit and, therefore, to lose weight. You can try losing weight without exercise, but working out will help preserve your muscle mass and keep your metabolism up. Likewise, if you tried to maintain your caloric deficit through workouts alone, it would be incredibly

If you’re eating a vegan diet or just want to eat more plant-based foods, but you’re also worried about getting enough protein, stock your pantry, purse, or gym bag with these protein bars. They all offer a quick and delicious way to get at least 10 grams of hunger-satiating, muscle-building protein.