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A stainless steel lunch box packed with hummus, falafel, and a tomato-cucumber salad is one of many fabulous meal prep ideas

Meal Prep Ideas – Cooking in advance has never been so easy!

It doesn’t matter if you’re working from home or in the office: no one has an extra hour to prepare a healthy lunch! Thankfully with just a few meal prep ideas you can start saving time and money, and eat healthier too!

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10 benefits a nature walk can have on your health

A stroll through the woods is one of the best ways to really relax. And it can be so much more: several studies have revealed various positive effects of walking in the forest. Get ready to dive into some greenery with these 10 facts about the health benefits of a nature walk.

a shirtless white man practices breathing while lifting, as he leans his arms on his knees between sets

Breathing While Lifting: The most effective breathing techniques

Breathing while lifting is one of the factors that can determine the success of your workout. Every breath provides your muscles with oxygen and can increase your performance. Let’s take a look at how correct breathing works during exercise and what mistakes you should avoid.

A white woman performing strength training for women as she prepares for a deadlift in a gym.

Strength Training for Women: The key to get your body feeling its best!

Even though the free weights section of the gym is no longer exclusively full of men, muscle building and strength training for women is still relatively uncommon. A fear of bulky muscles can keep many fitness enthusiasts from exploring strength training and lifting weights. Even when it comes to reaching and maintaining your feel-good weight,

How and when to take whey protein

When to Take Whey Protein Powder

Whey protein is a protein supplement that’s beloved by casual and professional athletes alike because of just how adaptable and versatile it can be. But don’t start adding it to your shakes willy-nilly! If you want the benefits you’re looking for, getting the correct dosage is key, as is knowing when to take whey protein

A stack of raw coffee brownies, a perfect vegan comfort food for gray winter days

8 vegan comfort food recipes for gray days

Does the gray weather leave you feeling dreary? On the hunt for some easy, plant-based classics? Veganuary can last all year round, after all! Let some of our vibrant vegan comfort food recipes make your taste buds dance and bring color and variety to your everyday life. Change it up in your fitness kitchen with

A white woman in a tassel hat and wetsuit prepares to jump into a lake backwards to initiate cold thermogenesis

Is cold thermogenesis your secret weapon for health?

With its intense sensations and surprising results, cold thermogenesis has been hyped up among athletes for a while now. Cold showers are supposed to promote muscle recovery, improve immune response, and even help with weight loss. Let’s find out what’s behind this trend, if cold exposure is really healthy, and how this cold kick can

A smiling white man and woman prepare to do a couple workout in an indoor gym setting

Valentine’s Special: A couple workout for you and your loved one

Working out with a partner is twice the fun. That’s why we’ve created a special Couple Workout for you and your significant other. Download your home workout plan for free!

Quick Valentine’s Day recipes for an unforgettable dinner for two

Knock your partner’s socks off on the most romantic day of the year – or any day, for that matter! Looking for inspiration? We’ve got you covered with this roundup of healthy and easy Valentine’s Day recipes.

A woman of color holds a water bottle and smiles outdoors, experiencing the high of endorphins

Endorphins: Here’s why they make us happy

Endorphins are our happiness hormones. They reduce pain and make us feel good. But our bodies only release them under certain conditions, like stress or exercise. How can you trigger your body to release more endorphins? Find out now…

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Bye-Bye Bingo Wings! 7 exercises to tone your upper arms

Sometimes, when you stop moving your arm, the bottom of your upper arm keeps moving. This phenomenon has a nickname you might recognize: Bingo wings. Let’s find out how you can tone your upper arms and which toning exercises will quickly get your triceps and biceps in top shape. Bye-bye bingo wings!

A white woman performs gentle yoga for muscle recovery. She wears gray clothes and is curled up, resting on her shins and forehead, in front of a gray brick background.

Muscle recovery after your workout: 6 regeneration rules

Still not getting the results you want, even though you’re completing all your training sessions per week and giving it your all? Giving your body a chance to recover is the be-all and end-all of working out. No matter what your goals are: Your body needs a break to keep progressing. Here’s 6 tips for