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8 Diets To Fit Your Body

It’s a good news-bad news situation: there are a ton of diets these days. How do you know which one is right for you? It depends on what your goals are, what your lifestyle’s like, and what food systems you want to participate in. Here, we’ve outlined 8 diets to give you an idea of

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How to Get the Tighter Abs You’ve Always Wanted

It’s easy to look at the actors in superhero movies and emulate the crazy shape the actors are in. Let’s be honest: if your abs are cutting through your bodysuit, it means that either a) you are gifted with some amazing genes, or b) the studio hired you a world-class trainer and you haven’t eaten

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How Many Calories Will You Burn? This Exercise Chart Tells All

Doing this one sport will burn the most calories

Plant Protein

23 Excellent Sources of Plant-based Protein

When you hear the name Lewis Hamilton, what do you think? Perhaps that he’s a seven time World Champion Formula 1 race car driver for Mercedes-Benz? That he amassed eight consecutive Constructors’ titles, has been knighted, and is a vocal supporter for Black Lives Matter? He’s all that—and he’s vegan. Hamilton is among an ever-growing

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Glute Exercises for a Solid Behind

Need a kick in the butt? Find out why glute exercises are more important than you might think. Plus, the most effective butt moves, whether you're at home or in the gym!

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Power Food Quinoa Deserves a Place on Your Plate

Quinoa: fun to say, more fun to eat. This ancient grain gained popularity in Western diets a few years back owing to its nutritional profile, but it’s more than just a complete protein. Here’s the download on your new pantry staple. What is quinoa? Though it lives on the supermarket shelf alongside rice, pasta, and

with the best ab exercises you too may get abs like this model, a white woman posing outdoors in a black sports bra whose six-pack is visible.

9 Ab Exercises to Get Your Core Smoking

There’s leg day, upper body day, cardio fitness, recovery… where’s ab day? We’re going to make a case that you should give your midsection the same amount of love you give the rest of your body. Here’s the recipe for a strong core. How often should you be working your abs? That depends on the

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The Surprising Reason You’re Not Getting Stronger

You’re doing everything right: eating a balanced diet, working out on the regular, all in an effort to feel overall better. But you’re not feeling a change commensurate with the amount of time you’re putting in. What gives? It could be that your stress levels are so high that it’s undermining your endeavors. To drop

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Bar hopping and weight lifting do not mix

We're not saying you shouldn't drink. We're showing you what happens when you do, because it's good to know.

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Yes, Potatoes Can Be Part of A Healthy Diet—Here’s How

Potatoes are a staple in cuisines around the world, for their versatility and jam-packed nutritional profile. Russet, sweet, blue, purple, fingerling — all potatoes can be a boon to your diet. Here’s how to add them into your healthy lifestyle. What’s the nutritional value of potatoes? Yes, potatoes get a bad rap. But that’s mostly

learn to do a pull-up, whether at the gym or at home

6 Moves to Get You to Pull-ups

Pull-ups are the essential bodyweight exercise for your back. But many athletes — even pros — can’t eke out a rep. No matter how much upper body strength you have now, with enough time and effort, you, too, can get your chin above the bar. Here’s how. What’s the basis of pull-up training? There are

9 Moves to Transform Your Abs, Legs, and Butt

You've got the motivation, we've got the moves! Results guaranteed.