For enhancing lower-body strength, power, and stability, it’s tough to beat the lunge. If you really want to turn up the intensity, there’s no better choice than the running lunge. “Adding a single-leg vertical jump to the reverse lunge makes the classic strength exercise more challenging,” says Openfit Director of Fitness and Nutrition Content Trevor Thieme, […]
Social: @nikkipebblesAge: 34Location: Queens, New YorkOccupation: Special populations personal trainer and mental performance practitioner Favorite workout song on repeat: “Break the Ice” by Britney SpearsFavorite thing to do outside of fitness: Cooking and trying new recipes Nikki Pebbles wants people who are just getting started to know that it’s okay to take it short and slow. “I suggest […]
The lights! The drama! And, of course, the music! There’s nothing quite like a Broadway show—and all of the grandeur and talent that comes with it. As a bona fide theater kid, I grew up watching the Tony Awards and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade each year on TV with unwavering attention; pre-YouTube, these were […]
Just like you wouldn’t go to the gym without the right sports bra, heading into a training session without the best workout shoes in town can make or break your workout. Now, of course, you don’t always need shoes, especially if your workouts of choice are yoga, Pilates, or barre, but if you’re doing any […]
Walker is keeping close tabs on Lunsford. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 20, 2023 In the current bodybuilding pantheon, few names are as big as Nick Walker and Derek Lunsford. The two young athletes have stormed respective paths to the forefront of the sport, seemingly becoming titans overnight. Walker first arguably came […]
Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the pancreas fails to produce insulin or the body cannot use the insulin produced. The hormone insulin, acts as a key that unlocks the door for glucose, a sugar found in foods, to enter the body’s cells. Here, glucose is converted nto energy. People with type 2 […]
The body needs cholesterol, a waxy molecule, to create hormones and cells. There are two main types of cholesterol: high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Unhealthy cholesterol levels raise the risk of severe medical conditions like heart attacks and strokes. Tea is the second most popular beverage in the world after water. Numerous studies […]
Diabetes affects millions of people worldwide. This condition, which can occur at any stage of one’s life, is primarily chronic. According to the World Health Organisation, as of 2019, an estimated 463 million adults were living with diabetes, which could rise to 700 million by 2045. Type 2 diabetes, which strongly correlates to obesity and […]
As a child, you may recall your elders suggesting that you keep a few crystals of Mishri and some peppercorns in your mouth when you had a cough. It was not for the sweet taste but because of the medicinal qualities of the Mishri and black pepper, which provided relief. Trying this remedy with refined […]
Ayurveda, the traditional Indian medicinal system, has presented us with the many wonders of nature. For example, research has found that the plant giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia) can be used to naturally treat various diseases and ailments. Some of them are fever, gout, urinary issues, Hansen’s disease, colds and coughs, asthma, jaundice, eye problems, and skin […]