Body composition is important not only for physical aesthetic but also for performance and longevity. Here’s what you need to know to swing the percentages in your favor.FAT.No group of women fears this word more than those in the fitness industry. Body fat is the target of nearly all workout programming, and all efforts are...
If you’re ready to get down, this core program will have your middle looking magnificent in no time!Sometimes the most difficult part about working your core isn’t training it — it’s determining new ways to punish it. “Shaping an impressive core takes a mix of moves that no one ever does, done in a way...
Making a few simple changes to these six popular strength-training moves could be all you need to get great results.When you first started weight training, you probably paid close attention to form, noting how to sit, stand, hold a weight, angle your arms, and various other bits of positioning minutia that made an exercise more...
Sometimes it’s tricky to divine which foods are fads and which are fab. Here are five fab finds for 2019 curated by certified trainer and nutritionist Alexa Uhurek.Lupini BeansLupini BeansThis Mediterranean superfood was used by Roman warriors for fuel thousands of years ago. It’s high in protein and is a great low-carb alternative instead of...
Oxygen blogger Genevieve Gyulavary explains the clean-and-jerk and the snatch – and how these elegant exercises are for men and women alike!"The snatch"Ever since I was a little girl, I have received the message through media or interactions with other people that I am supposed to remain small. Even today as I sit here and...
Lisa and Tony Zappa turned to each other for support as they dove into Phase 2 of the Challenge.Lisa and Tony ZappaAnd just like that, we are in Phase 2! It’s crazy to think that we were just getting ourselves prepared to kick off the Challenge, and now we are so far in. It’s been...
Lunge into a stronger and more fit lower body.Many of us are used to the traditional forward lunge. While this is a great staple exercise, there are many variations that you can choose from to surprise your muscles in your next lower-body workout. From mountain-climber lunges to reverse lunge front kicks, we’ve got you covered....
It’s about that time of year. Whatever your inclination or creed, whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukah or nothing at all, gift giving is a solid, time-honored way to establish and maintain bonds and friendship, show people you care, and make another person happy (and, as you’ll see after today’s post, healthy). Today I’m going...
Dr. Jim Stoppani gives you three tips for torching more calories through weightlifting.Everyone thinks that the best way to burn fat is by sweating through a tedious treadmill workout or pedaling on a bike until your legs come off. But the real secret to burning more fat fast is through weightlifting. Dr. Jim Stoppani talks...