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A leg workout isn’t just about chiseled quads, sculpted calves, or a toned behind. Building strong muscles in your lower body translates to more power, speed, and overall ease of movement. Plus, because your bottom half hosts the body’s biggest muscles, the more you strengthen them, the more calories you’ll burn with every movement.Don’t believe us? Take it from Ben Booker, lead trainer for Daily Burn’s Live to Fail program (a strength training program for men and women). “I was once the guy that skipped leg day, or at least didn’t give it the attention it deserved when I first…
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March 25, 2022 By Leanne Vogel March 25, 2022 My experience with parasites, mold & metals – a HUGE issue in my health journey. Personal share time? If you have your life all figured out, and your health is top-notch, you can skip this one… I’ve felt unwell since around 2009. Progressively, slowly but surely, a steady decline in my digestive function, mental function, and energy overall. It’s been slight, which is why I thought it was more dietary than anything. I won’t bore you with the SUPER long list of all the things I was experiencing, but here’s a…
Josette Andrews, a specialist in the 1500 and 5,000 meters who has shown flashes of brilliance in her pro career but has not yet made a U.S. team for the Olympics or the outdoor world championships, had a dominant win in the 5,000 meters on May 6 at the Track Fest in Los Angeles, California. Andrews, 27, broke the tape in 14:43.36, winning by 4 seconds over Joselyn Brea of Venezuela (14:47.76) in second and Laura Galvan of Mexico (14:49.34) in third. With five laps to go, pacesetter Whittni Orton-Morgan dropped out, and Andrews took over the lead and immediately…
The transition to parenthood is hard enough—add to it a potentially disabling condition like migraine disease, and it can feel like a daily uphill battle. I know because I live with chronic migraine—which is characterized by having 15 or more headache days per month, at least eight of which are full-blown migraine attacks—and I have an 11-month-old baby. Most days, I wake up with throbbing head pain and have to take prescription migraine meds (that come with not-so-fun side effects) in order to function. People living with migraine, a neurological condition that is estimated to impact at least 39 million Americans, experience a…
One of the things I learned in my wine education studies (and, hey, I’m officially WSET-2 certified with distinction now — woot!) was learning the basics of how to pair wine with food.But, what about pairing wine with mood?I know for me, often I’ll select a bottle of wine (or another beverage) based on not just what I’m eating, but also how I’m feeling.Here are a few fun examples …Sunshine and smiles? Rosè time.Celebratory vibes after work? Give me bubbles.Cold and rainy night in? A big bold red to warm up with.Easy breezy weekend lunch? Mocktail, please.I eat and work…
In our FitBiz series, we aim to tell the stories behind the brands in fitness, health, nutrition, and wellness. Through candid interviews and in-depth discussions, FitBiz aims to explore the triumphs, challenges, and valuable lessons learned by these trailblazing enterprises. GYMGUYZ: How a Mobile Workout Startup Went Global Fitness entrepreneur Josh York, the founder and CEO of GYMGUYZ, the world’s largest mobile fitness franchise, joined Muscle & Fitness Chief Content Officer / Editor-in-Chief Zack Zeigler for an honest discussion on the M&F Reps podcast that covered a lot of ground, including: The inspiration behind GYMGUYZ and York’s process for coming…
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Inflammation has been getting a lot of attention in the health and wellness world lately, and rightfully so. Chronic inflammation can have a profound impact on your overall health, and taking steps to reduce this effect may result in some majorly positive outcomes. If you are wondering what chronic inflammation actually is, how certain foods may trigger or contribute to inflammation, and which items are considered…
Have you ever hit the drive-thru or ordered take-out simply because you didn’t feel like preparing or cooking a meal? If you have, you’re not alone—it’s a common diet detour. That’s why meal prep can be one of the best ways to keep your weight loss plans on track. We’ve rounded up five of our best meal prep tips to help you achieve your weight loss goals with some simple meal planning.1. It’s all about the right container.Successful meal prep starts with stocking up on the right containers to support your efforts. These days there are so many options for…
THE IMPORTANCE OF proper sleep is irrefutable. Lack of sleep is a precursor to just about every health issue in the book—heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and depression. Yet nearly 1 in 3 Americans don’t get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There are currently a zillion sleep aids on the market, which contain everything from melatonin to CBD and even THC. Another lesser-known option is starting to pick up steam as a sleep aid: magnesium. But does this supplement really work? Below, the ins and outs of taking magnesium for sleep.…