Women often shy away from chest exercises, thinking they will cause unwanted bulk. However there are many benefits to working your chest, and you can maintain lean muscle while doing so. Whether you’re prepping for a long-awaited date or just gearing up for the season of strapless, don’t wait to[…]
Use these moves to blast fat and pack on muscle Perform this routine as a circuit, says its creator, Martin Rooney, P.T., C.S.C.S., author of Ultimate Warrior Workouts. Do 10 reps of each exercise, and complete as many circuits as you can in 15 minutes. Rest briefly when you need[…]
SALMON The omega-3 fatty acids in this fish have been linked to better moods, says Young. What’s more, it can also help you maintain a healthy body weight—particularly if it replaces red meat. Try to pack in three servings of this fatty fish a week. SPINACH This hearty green is[…]
Cucumber subs with turkey, green onions and Laughing Cow cheese! Yum!! All the goodness without all that bread! (or: replace the cucumber with some honey oat bread and you have a winner)
summer vegetable tian Prep time 15 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour Total Cost: $6.60 Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium yellow onion 1 tsp minced garlic 1 medium zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 medium potato 1 medium tomato 1 tsp dried thyme[…]
The first 3 steps to success are the SAME. Whether it is to get massive and stay lean or get rid of some excess body fat while maintaining muscle. Step 1: plan out a diet you can be consistent with Step 2: gradually increase volume and intensity Step 3: adjust[…]
General Principles: ► Spine neutral as possible, with slight “extension” of the lumbar and mid back regions. (Never rounded or slouched forward). ► A FULL range of motion is a function of the protraction and retraction of the scapula(shoulder blades) NOT just an arm movement. ► The arm moves as[…]
1. Morning: Start With Coffee When you’re looking to boost your metabolism, you don’t have to cut out your morning cup of joe. In fact, the caffeine in coffee and green tea naturally stimulates your central nervous system; your daily cup of coffee can boost metabolism by five to eight[…]
1. Swimming. This burns a lot of calories because you’re using your whole body. Not just your legs. You can burn 650-700 calories per hour. 2. Jumping rope. An hour would burn about 750 calories. This is a great warm up if you jumped for 10-20 minutes before you start[…]
Having good stamina while you run makes the sport so much more fun. If you get out there and feel good while you run, and feel good afterwards, you are more likely to keep up running, and have fewer bad days. Doing these things will help you enjoy running more.[…]