Why do most people eat energy bars? Is it to stave off hunger between meals? To fuel up before a workout? For an afternoon pick-me-up on a busy day? The founders of Quantum Energy Squares wanted to address all of these concerns in a better, more efficient way than traditional energy bar brands. They knew ...
No days off. Rise and grind. When it comes to fitness, there’s no shortage of motivational one-liners. But a catchy slogan can’t actually get up and do the workout for you. And when you’re juggling work or school obligations and your personal life, some days it just feels like an impossible task.
When we sat down with Instagram fitness pro and ISSA-certified personal trainer Sami Clarke, we figured we’d talk about working out and healthy meal prep. We didn’t fully expect to cover the mood-altering effects of spending time in nature [1], the transformational benefits of a daily meditation practice [2], and the lifelong journey to live in alignment ...
Believe it or not, choosing the right protein can be a very personal decision. Whether you’re hoping to lose weight, gain muscle, or just increase your daily nutrient intake, there are a few factors to consider. Then there’s your diet to think about. Are you vegan or do you follow a plant-based diet? Are animal-based ...
“Electrolytes” might sound like some futuristic sci-fi robot, but they’re actually very real compounds that have a great impact on the human body. So, where can you find natural sources of electrolytes? So great is the impact, that many what to know how to get electrolytes naturally [1].
There seem to be barre-style workout studios popping up everywhere—do you consider a barre class a good workout? Is it worth the $20 to $35 price tag? —Molly C.
Recently, I was at a running store buying new shoes, and noticed a stack of what looked like torture devices—foam rollers, sticks, and small balls with spikes on them. I know athletes and runners swear by these tools for self-massage, but I don’t quite get it. How does it work? Is it worth trying? And ...
I know basically one move that makes use of the medicine ball at the gym. What’s your take on medicine balls—are they even effective? And how do I integrate them into my workouts without embarrassing myself? —Steve S.
From the stiff competition between Michael Phelps and his South African rival to the record-shattering athleticism of the U.S. women’s team (we see you, Katie Ledecky and Simone Manuel), the U.S. swim team gave us lots of reason to spend hours in front of the TV this summer.
When asked about her diet, gold medal-winning gymnast Nastia Liukin answered: “My mom always told me to treat my body like an expensive car—to put the best fuel in it.”
What’s the best move to do to get your heart rate up for a quick cardio workout? —Matthew H. If you really want to break a sweat during your workout, look no further than good ol’ burpees. As a benchwarmer on my high school’s track team, I had to do 50 of the punishing-but-effective move ...
Years of daily, hours-long training sessions have sculpted Summer Games competitors’ bodies to meet the demands of their sport—every muscle, tendon, and ligament serves a purpose. That’s why top-level athletes look crazy different from sport to sport.
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