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RecipesHealthy Recipes: No-bake Protein Cookies
It’s cookie dough without the guilt. These no-bake protein cookies will satisfy your desire for dessert, without worrying about health concerns.
FitnessThe Thanksgiving Day Workout
Rumor has it the average American eats around 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving. Remember that number for a moment. Let’s say you wanted to “undo” the damage of the meal. According to researchers at Southern Main, the average weight training circuit of 8 exercises completed in 8 minutes (when performed at a high-intensity with minimal rest) […]
RecipesHealthy Pumpkin Pie
I’m a big believer in dessert. Whether it’s for a cheat day or just how it fits into your life, I don’t believe that any diet needs to be one of complete restriction. We spend so much time shaming every food imaginable (cookies, cakes, bagels, muffins, red meat, cereal, eggs…you get the point) that it’s […]
RecipesThe Best Healthy Steak Recipe (You’ve Never Tried)
A funny thing happens when people “force” themselves into a new eating plan: Either they decide dieting sucks and promptly quit their new approach, or they see it as a new opportunity to rediscover food. An exploration of spices and marinades, seasonings and food combinations, lead many people to realize that all food is pretty […]
Nutrition3 Overrated Supplements
It’s hard to know what supplements work. Despite their popularity, these three overrated products don’t have the science to support their lofty claims and are not worthy of your money.
FitnessThe Finish Strong Challenge
If you had all the time in the world to do whatever you want in your job, what would it be? The question was recently presented to me during a seminar. I had just finished discussing what a typical week entails—from writing articles, to editing stories for magazines and online, consulting with businesses, writing books, […]
FitnessAre Planks Overrated?
Back in 2008 I was doing research for a story in Men’s Health when I came across a particular journal article that helped influence how many people train now their abs. The study revealed that planks activate significantly more of your rectus abdominus (the six-pack muscles) than crunches. In fact, this particular study (which was […]
FitnessBeyond Training: Mastering Motivation
Research shows that 70 percent of people claim they don’t have the motivation to exercise. Find out why that stat is flawed and how to charge your life.
FitnessThe Most Common Workout Mistake
Injuries, aches and pains, no fat loss, and struggles to build muscle. These problems are all tied to the great workout mistake made by most people.