You may think your favorite fitness instructor never struggles with body image. You look at them and see someone strong, flexible, funny — in one word “badass ”— how could they ever worry about “arm flab” or a “belly”? News flash: They’re human, too. Chances are, they have good body image days and bad body […]
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4 Reasons Why Your Cardio Addiction Won’t Help You Lose Weight


Attention, cardio bunnies: Your sweat style might actually be what’s standing in between you and your fitness and weight-loss goals. Do you usually spend your gym time bopping up and down on the treadmill or elliptical? Then you need to torch these four all-too-common cardio myths ASAP: 1. CARDIO IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN STRENGTH TRAINING FOR […]
Put an Egg on It and You’ve Got Dinner


If you’re stumped about what to make for dinner tonight and running short on time, look no further than the egg carton. Eggs are whole, complete sources of protein, pack tons of nutrients and add cozy texture to meals from breakfast through dinner. Whether you’re cooking for one or for a crowd, and have 14 […]
6 Celebrities Who Lost Weight & Got in Better Shape


As the old saying goes, no pain, no gain. We all hear about athletes who undergo crazy body transformations in the offseason, coming back to play stronger than ever due to a different training routine or new eating habits, or the actor cutting weight for an upcoming role that requires a few scenes in the […]
Adductor and Abductor Machine Alternatives


Of all the machines at the gym, the hip adduction and abduction machine is perhaps the most misused and misunderstood. While most people think they’re toning their inner thighs for more shapely legs, they’re probably compressing their lower back and grinding away at their hip sockets. Not good. Skip this awkward machine and consider simple […]