If you’re accustomed to coming home at night, whipping out a giant wine glass, and filling it up to the tippity top with your favorite Pinot, then you’re probably going to be disappointed the next time you order some vino at a bar or restaurant. Though we’d all like to believe otherwise, an actual serving […]
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What HIIT and Calisthenics Have in Common


When we hear the word “calisthenics,” something between leg warmers and warmup routines comes to mind. But that would be wrong. Essentially calisthenics are exercises performed using just your body weight — which might sound familiar if you’ve done any high-intensity interval training (HIIT) classes. Calisthenics are some of the most challenging, fitness-spurring exercises you […]
Finding Balance: An MFP User’s #ResolutionReset Journey


When I started my #ResolutionReset six weeks ago, I wanted to focus my efforts around exercise, food and relaxation. I hadn’t felt in control of my overall health destiny since before I had my first child more than seven years ago, but I knew what made me feel better—keeping my body in motion for much […]
Tracking Your Weight: An MFP User’s #ResolutionReset Journey


Don’t look now, but 2016 is more than half-over. How close are you to achieving your fitness and weight-loss objectives? If it’s time to reset your resolution, MyFitnessPal is here to help with a comprehensive look at how to reassess and adjust your goals. As part of #ResolutionReset August, we’ll be following MyFitnessPal user Kim […]
Why You Need to Know Your Sweat Rate & How to Calculate It


Sweat can be irritating and gross, but we all know it plays a major role in our body’s ability to cool itself down in the heat. Unfortunately, dripping sweat also means you’re losing vital fluids that benefit athletic performance and overall wellness. This is why you need to know about the concept of sweat rate: […]