I’m here to tell you that your inflexibility actually makes it easier to feel the stretch – which is what we are going for in yoga class! The fact that you’re not very flexible means you’re feeling the stretch much more quickly! It’s important to understand that in yoga, unlike many other athletic endeavours, the goal is not to do
In our eyes those who love the squat are 100 percent correct, so we’ll save you the suspense: It’s No. 1 in this ranking. However, we contend that the nine other moves featured here are great in their own right. They’re all proven muscle builders and should be rotated through a proper leg-training program over the course of a training
This workout is perfect and makes way more sense to get in a cardio workout indoors to shift fat and shape your body! Here is a 20-minute cardio workout to do at home without any equipment. The workout below is all about "burst training," which is high-intensity interval training. Burst training is traditionally a two-to-one ratio, 20 seconds on and 10 seconds off. What
Get up off the floor and work your core more with this standing abs workout. Standing abs exercises offer plenty of bonus benefits—you'll engage more muscles at once, improve your postural support, and burn more calories than most traditional floor exercises. Plus, you don't need any equipment or a lot of space to do these standing exercises for lower abs, upper abs,
When people think about foods they can eat on the keto diet, they tend to zero in on meats and fats (a.k.a., the tasty stuff). But while fruits are generally kept to a minimum, veggies can get some serious play on the diet. Of course, not all vegetables are created equal in the keto diet's eyes. Some, like peas, beans, corn, and carrots,
Yes, intermittent fasting could help you lose a significant amount of weight—but what if you only want to lose like, 10 pounds? Your solution: tiny tweaks. Small lifestyle changes can really add up and be pretty easy to implement—if you know where to begin. The key is finding changes that seem very doable within your day-to-day routine. These can really
Mix up your morning meal and try these 5 healthy breakfast foods that help you lose weight. Eating breakfast is a healthy habit, especially if you're watching your weight. Regular breakfast eaters tend to be leaner and people are more successful at losing weight—and keeping it off—when they eat breakfast. What's more, people who eat breakfast typically get more of
You may wonder if it’s possible to lose weight while not giving up snacks. If you choose healthy, whole-food options with a lot of protein and nutrients, snacks can be integral to weight loss. Some can even help keep you full throughout the day and limit your cravings for unhealthy foods. Eating a snack between meals helps curb your hunger
In this article, we will look into how you can determine your average daily energy expenditure and fat loss calories. Now that you know how your body burns calories, it’s easy to see why online calorie calculators are not 100% accurate. A formula that takes a few general factors into account (e.g. weight, age, height etc.) cannot predict something as
It's an accepted fact that to lose weight we need to be in a calorie deficit. In other words, we need to eat fewer calories than we burn over a given period. Looking for and eating foods that reduce our appetite can help us achieve a calorie deficit more easily. Certain fruits help with our weight loss goals because they
