In SELF’s new Hot Stuff series, we’re asking celebrities, athletes, and other notable people to share the habits, rituals, and products that boost their confidence and help them feel sexy. If you’re looking for proof that confidence is contagious, might we suggest a Peloton ride with Cody Rigsby? The beloved fitness instructor turned celebrity embodies […]
For years, athletes have supplemented their diets with branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) because they believed BCAAs gave them a leg up on muscle recovery and muscle growth. But recent findings have shifted the scientific community’s understanding of how amino acids work together, suggesting that essential amino acids (EAAs) may be a more effective option. The conflicting information […]
If you’re on a quest for more muscle mass, you’ve probably heard of bulking. As the name suggests, that’s when you force-feed extra calories, usually over a set period, in a concentrated effort to muscle up. There are two major approaches to bulking up: “clean” and “dirty.” So let’s learn the difference between a dirty […]
For its help improving exercise performance, delaying muscular fatigue, and elevating overall endurance, beta-alanine — a key ingredient in Beachbody Performance Energize — has gained attention as a supplement in recent years. But there’s a quirky side effect that some people experience while supplementing with this amino acid: the beta-alanine itch or tingle. “The sensation is […]
There’s an uncomfortable truth about supplementing with protein: It can leave you feeling bloated and gassy — and conspicuous. Protein farts can happen to anyone. Even actor James McAvoy battled the phenomenon while filming scenes with Angelina Jolie on the set of Wanted. It may be as embarrassing to say or Google “protein farts” as it is to […]
Most employees, confined to desks for most of a typical workday, are at a high risk of falling into a sedentary lifestyle. Most people working 9 to 5 office jobs move actively only during their commute. Even while working from home, there’s a risk of being inactive, especially with the convenience of scheduling virtual meetings, […]
Workplace wellness programs are gaining popularity as businesses deal with an ageing workforce, high obesity rates, physical inactivity, and unhealthy diets. Worldwide, there is a prevalence in the rise in chronic disease risks like diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. Employers value having healthy employees who are fully engaged, content, energetic, and dedicated to their roles. While […]
Thinking about attending — or entering — a bodybuilding show? There’s a lot more to it than random sweating, straining, and standing around looking crazy-fit. You need to know your bodybuilding poses. To the average viewer, everyone on a bodybuilding stage looks like a living statue — lean, muscular, poised — and separating winners from losers in […]
So, you can’t work out — on account of illness, work stress, gym closure, or life upheaval. It happens. As you get your life back on track, you may start to worry about your waning fitness. How long does it take to lose the muscle mass you built in the weeks, months, or years you’ve […]
An employee wellness program policy highlights the organisational vision to enhance employee health and well-being. A wellness policy seeks to assist employees in achieving their health goals at a fundamental level. It covers areas such as weight management, improvement in fitness level, metabolic health parameters, stress management, mobility, flexibility, and immunity buildup as the starting […]