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Company culture matters. In fact, it’s one of the most significant factors that younger generations consider when deciding to stay at or apply for a job.Unfortunately, it’s also something managers may neglect until it starts to cause problems. If their approach centers around pain points, issues are likely addressed as they arise, while their causes are ignored. Doing so may create a cycle of recurring crises that scare away applicants and wear down existing employees, ultimately harming retention and productivity.These conditions favor the development of a toxic work environment, which can seriously undermine your company’s success. Many employees won’t tolerate these environments…
EXCITING NEWS, ASICS fans. If you’re in need of new kicks (or just yearning for a sneaker-induced hit of dopamine), look no further than the current ASICS spring sale happening on ASICS and Zappos. It’s a perfect opportunity to score some serious deals, on some of our favorite editor-tested ASICS sneakers, but only while supplies last.Right now, even some of the brand’s most in-demand flagship models such as the Gel-Nimbus, Gel-Kayano, and GT-2000 are discounted up to 45% off. Meaning you can snag the finest running shoes for road, treadmill, and trail running at significantly reduced prices. But the deals…
Age should never be a limiting factor when it comes to achieving a slim and toned physique. Whether you’re in your 20s or 60s, incorporating the right exercises into your fitness routine can help you slim down and maintain a healthy weight for good. To help you shed that stubborn body fat, we spoke with Samantha McKinney, CPT, a certified personal trainer with Life Time, who shares nine of the best exercises to slim down for good that can assist you in achieving your weight loss goals, regardless of your age. According to the National Institute on Aging, weight management…
I MIGHT AS WELL have been asking my father to go ahead and put one of the new cover sheets on his TPS reports when I texted him a few months ago and suggested we start talking regularly. After a misunderstanding that seemed exacerbated by a lack of regular contact, I reflexively sent a text saying he could pick the day and the time for us to talk on a weekly basis. I added a link to a shared doc. “Feel free to add agenda items as they come to you. No rush. Talk soon.”It’s the same kind of message…
When it comes to getting rid of love handles, more often than not, whittling your middle comes down to better nutrition paired with ab exercises that target the obliques. CeCe Marizu, former Daily Burn 365 trainer, says, “It’s important to build up both your internal and external obliques because they create a force that builds strength to allow muscle to take over the fatty areas everyone calls their love handles.”Sculpting your oblique muscles will not only give you a more defined midsection, it will also help stabilize your core and support your back. “Your external obliques will help your trunk…
Protein is a crucial macronutrient for many fitness goals including muscle-building and weight loss. But, you can have too much of a good thing. Whether you’re getting calories from protein, fat, or carbs, consuming more per day than you burn off will always lead to weight gain, explains Emily Kyle, RD, the co-owner of Emily Kyle Nutrition. Plus, not all protein sources are equal: “High-fat, processed sources of protein consumed in high amounts can lead to negative health outcomes and increase risk factors for heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer,” says Maggie Michalczyk, RDN, founder of Once Upon a…
When it comes to frozen store-bought chicken nuggets, many consider Just Bare’s version to be a cut above the rest. Some customers have described the brand’s Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks as a dupe for the super popular chicken nuggets from Chick-fil-A—a comparison that sent demand for the product soaring and caused customer-reported shortages in 2021. RELATED: 25 Best Costco Foods of All Time. Despite garnering such high acclaim in the past, Costco shoppers are starting to report that the nugget quality from Just Bare–which also sells its products online and at other retailers like Wegmans, Sam’s Club, and Stop &…
Getting all the vitamins and minerals you need through eating nutrient-dense foods alone can be tough, especially if you’re currently pregnant or trying to conceive. Obviously, you’re very invested in supporting you and your baby’s health. If you’re currently trying to conceive or are pregnant, it’s time to level up to a prenatal vitamin.Specifically designed to fill any gaps in your diet, ob-gyn Dr. G. Thomas Ruiz, MD, says that a good quality prenatal vitamin ensures that all the nutrients your baby needs to grow are present in your system while you’re pregnant. For example, you’ll want to prioritize getting…
If you have hit a plateau with your hypertrophy goals, you most likely need to switch up your training program. You can do this either by challenging your muscles more, improving your lifting technique, or implementing more recovery protocols, such as rest days, protein supplementation, or more sleep. The Science Behind Muscle Growth The biggest driver of hypertrophy is simply muscular damage through resistance training. There are three main components to hypertrophy training: progressive overload, mechanical tension, and metabolic stress (1). Progressive overload is the process of increasing the total volume of work you place on the muscle over time.…
This story discussed eating disorders. If you or someone you care about is struggling with an eating disorder, you can contact the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) helpline at 1-800-931-2237. For a 24-hour crisis line, text “NEDA” to 741741.25-year-old Jake Smith got a hell of a start in the running world. Last January, the Brit joined the NN Running Team (NNRT), granting him the opportunity to lace up alongside greats like Eliud Kipchoge and Joshua Cheptegei. But he soon found that training in Uganda had its challenges. He developed Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), a condition that causes severe…