Skim the ingredient list of many beverages, jams, canned vegetables, or frozen foods and you’re likely to come across one that you can actually pronounce — citric acid. Despite its prevalence, few consumers know what it is or where it comes from. (Though that first word should give you a clue…) Here’s what you should […]
One of the hardest thing about counting macros is that nagging X factor: alcohol. When planning meals for the week, few of us account for the calories in alcohol from, say, afterwork beers or celebratory cocktails. But even the most carefully considered diet plan can struggle when it comes to booze. Macro mathematicians may also […]
The two things that stuck out for me with the Supernova Rise were the comfort and the support they offered. As a heel-striker, I definitely noticed and appreciated the extra foam in the back of the shoe—my legs felt fresher than I expected after a 10-miler, my longest run in a couple months. I’m also […]
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. What exactly is the big deal with NMN? It all starts with NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide). Think of NAD as cellular currency in your body. It’s required for things like energy production, DNA repair, and regulating gene expression. All of these processes […]
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Getting in shape and eating healthier tops many people’s New Year resolution lists. Even if you already work out consistently and follow a solid nutrition plan, the new year can be an excellent time to set new fitness goals or try a […]
Do you remember the last time you dialed back your workouts? Not because you had to, but because you decided to? If the answer is no, you’re overdue for a deload week. In a deload week — or, more simply, a deload — you purposely back off on your training a bit to allow body and mind — muscles, […]
When you’re starting a healthy, satisfying eating plan, it’s important to know the outsized role sugar plays in your overall health. It’s in everything. While you may have heard it separated into complex and simple sugars with varying degrees of evil assigned to the latter, the truth is more complicated than that. What Are Simple […]
If you’re trying a barre workout, like Xtend Barre, for the first time, you may be wondering what you should wear. And if you weren’t wondering, here’s a heads up: Your usual workout attire may not be ideal for a barre class. If you tend to work out in baggy hoodies and sneakers, you may […]
The result? More oxygenated blood circulates throughout your entire body, Dr. Weinberg says. This helps support everything from your brain health to your immune function, in addition to your heart, she adds. These benefits hold true for people who have never had a heart issue and for those with a diagnosis. But it’s important to […]
We should all be doing push-ups. They’re effective, functional, and may even be an indicator of heart health. But if you struggle with the full expression of the exercise, you might look to modified push-ups, like the knee push-up. Modified push-ups are a suitable substitution for any workout that includes standard push-ups. BODi Trainer Kelsey […]