how early experiences with sports shape how we feel about fitness in the future

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9 food ideas to help you sleep well

Did you know that what you eat can affect your sleep? That's right -- there are foods that can help us enjoy a blissful night's rest, while other foods and eating habits can prevent us from getting our needed zzz's. "Foods higher in specific nutrients can enhance our ability to go to sleep and the ...

11 muscle-building myths that are preventing your from reaching your goals

There are many misconceptions about what it takes to build muscle, and exercise experts say that buying into them may be precisely what's preventing you from achieving your fitness goals. According to Marques Garcia, MS, a certified clinical exercise physiologist and strength and conditionin...

are you a stress eater? here's how to break the cycle

Now that we’re more than a year into the pandemic, certain eating challenges have emerged from the disruption of our daily routines, limited opportunities to dine out and the anxieties that come along with job and financial insecurities. Here are some common pandemic eating problem...

what to expect in a hatha yoga class and why the practice has become so popular

Hatha yoga has become one of the more popular types of yoga because it can build strength, improve flexibility, and align posture - while still being gentle enough for most bodies. "If you've been to a yoga class, you likely practiced hatha yoga," says certified yoga instructor Adrienne Lesl...

lazy ways you can get fit starting now, say experts

Here's a dirty little secret that luxury gym chains and big-name personal trainers don't want you to know: If you eat the right foods, you don't have to sign up for an ultramarathon training program or fork out $300 per-month on tailor-made fitness instruction in order to get stronger, leaner, ...

here’s how to get the sweat smell out of workout clothes

No one wants to hear (or even think) this, but if you work out regularly and don't wash your athletic attire well enough or often enough, you very well may stink. Bacteria, sweat, and body oils collect inside synthetic fabrics like your leggings or sports bra and can cause a funky odor, says dermato...

5 science-backed tips to reduce bloating, pain, and gas - and prevent it from occurring again

Affecting 15% to 30% of the US population, bloating often feels like a swelling or tightness in your abdomen and can cause your stomach to bulge. It's often uncomfortable but doesn't always signal a cause for concern. You can't always prevent bloating but there are ways to reduce bloating, g...

Tempeh vs. tofu: which plant-based protein is healthier for you?

Even if you’re not up for going full-on vegetarian or vegan, there are so many reasons to move toward a more plant-based diet. Not only is eating less meat associated with a lower risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, it’s also better for the pl...

is daydreaming good for you? 6 surprising benefits

After a year in quarantine, with many of our usual pastimes unavailable to us, daydreaming has become a welcome escape. But is daydreaming good for you? We live in such a task-oriented society that the idea of just taking a break to let your mind think freely is often seen as lazy or unproductive...