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A woman is deadlifting. Image Credit: Bojan656/iStock/Getty Images The deadlift allows you to build muscle and power, strengthen your skeleton and improve your physique. The effect heavy training has on your hormonal system plays a key role in your progress. Hormone levels such as testosterone and growth hormone increase following a heavy deadlift session. Heavy training must be balanced with rest and recovery, or other hormones may limit your progress. Consult your health care provider before beginning any exercise regimen....

A plate of stacked cannolis. Image Credit: Jack Puccio/iStock/Getty Images Made with sweetened ricotta cheese and deep-fried pastry shells, cannoli are typically high in calories. While these Italian desserts may be hard to resist, they’re best left for rare occasions if you’re trying to manage your weight. A better bet is a miniature cannolo – the singular form of cannoli – which has far fewer calories than the full-sized version....

The exact calories per gram of carbs can vary a little, but the official figure for use on food labels is 4 calories per gram. Image Credit: NelliSyr/iStock/GettyImages Carbs — short for carbohydrates — may be a little out of fashion right now, but they are actually a very important nutrient that is the body’s first choice for fuel. But how many calories are in a carb is worth knowing when you’re thinking about how to control your food portions....

By eating just as many calories as you expend each day, you'll maintain a steady weight. Image Credit: margouillatphotos/iStock/Getty Images Calorie needs differ among individuals, and the exact number you need to maintain your weight depends on your age, activity level and body composition. Although only medical testing can precisely determine your daily calorie expenditure, you can get a workable estimate with a quick activity assessment. By eating more calories than you burn, you’ll gain weight; by eating fewer calories, you’ll shed pounds....

1 of 9 Overview We all have our reasons for going to the gym. And muscle hypertrophy, or growth, is one of the main ones. To build lean, dense muscle, you must progressively overload your muscles to enhance muscle fiber recruitment. How do you do that? Increasing a muscle's time under tension, the volume of your workouts, rest periods between sets or the rest between workouts are essential elements to efficiently build thicker, more dense muscles....

Girls holding dumbbells Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/Getty Images Muscles are in style. No longer is the waif-like, super-skinny body the “ideal figure.” More and more girls are aiming to build healthy, fit figures that are strong and muscular. Because girls lack the testosterone that boys have, you won’t build big, masculine muscles by lifting weights. On the contrary, you’ll sculpt an enviable body that looks great and, most importantly, is healthy....

Weightlifting can help you build muscle mass after age 50. Image Credit: Halfpoint/iStock/GettyImages Most older adults will likely experience age-related muscle loss. Doctors call this medical condition sarcopenia​,​ and it places you at risk for chronic illness. Fortunately, you can protect yourself from its dire consequences with effective and safe remedies. These natural treatments will help you build muscle mass and fight sarcopenia. Advertisement ​Read more:​ Common Reasons for Weight Loss & Muscle Wasting Video of the Day Muscle loss is common with age, so follow these tips to stay lean and strong....

There are several methods to calculate body fat percentage loss, but accuracy and cost varies. Image Credit: Alexandr Zhenzhirov/iStock/GettyImages Having too much body fat — even if you’re at a healthy weight — can put you at an increased risk for health issues like diabetes and heart disease. But how do you know if your body fat is too high? And, when you start losing weight, how can you calculate the amount of body fat you’re really losing?...

Cleaning up your diet is a great idea. Image Credit: Hinterhaus Productions/DigitalVision/Getty Images Detox or cleanse diets are often synonymous with weight loss. These plans promise to remove toxins and impurities from your body by including certain supplements and foods while discouraging others. Often, cleanse programs aren’t based on nutrition or science, and only drastically reduce calories that make weight loss inevitable. Advertisement The idea of a cleanse isn't inherently bad, however....

When it comes to the different types of fried eggs, most people are quite particular about how they like them. Image Credit: Ponlayut Chancharoen / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages When it comes to the different types of fried eggs, most people are quite particular about how they like them. If you prefer over-hard eggs, here’s how you can make them at home. These fried egg recipe ideas might also come in handy. Advertisement Read more: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches With Avocado, Arugula and Fried Egg Video of the Day What Are Over-Hard Eggs?...

A sizzling platter of arracheras on a table with tortillas. Image Credit: rez-art/iStock/Getty Images Arrachera beef is a savory Mexican specialty that may have originated with vaqueros driving their herds to south Texas in the 1930s. Tex-mex cooks eventually reinterpreted arrachera beef, or “arracheras,” as the beef fajitas frequently on menus in U.S. restaurants. Two things distinguish arrachera beef from other preparations: it must be made from skirt steak, a cut from the belly, and the meat must undergo a lengthy marination – usually with a concoction that includes citrus juice, garlic, chiles and onions....

To cook knackwurst, bring a large pot of water to a boil and then turn off the burner. Image Credit: gbh007/iStock/GettyImages There are so many different types of sausages — hot dogs, bratwurst, pepperwurst, chorizo, kielbasa — the list goes on, each link touting its own unique flavors and textures. But have you tried knackwurst? It’s one of the most delicious sausages available and it’s simple to cook! Advertisement Tip To cook knackwurst, bring a large pot of water to a boil and then turn off the burner....

Making a silverside beef slow cooker recipe allows a lean cut of beef to become soft and tenderized using a long, slow cooking method. Image Credit: nicolamargaret/iStock/GettyImages Making a silverside beef slow cooker recipe allows a lean cut of beef to become soft and tenderized using a long, slow cooking method. Also called a bottom round roast, silverside meat is obtained from the hindquarters of the cow. Advertisement What is Silverside Meat?...

A dollop of peanut butter adds healthy calories. Image Credit: Julia_Sudnitskaya/iStock/GettyImages Peanut butter sandwiches are a mainstay of grade school lunches, but can still be a healthy part of an adult diet. As a source of protein and healthy fat, try peanut butter for weight gain. Advertisement It's easy to find, and you can incorporate it into a myriad of meals, from savory to sweet. Use peanut butter to add nutrition and calories to snacks and meals....

Processed pork often contains high amounts of sodium, which may raise your blood pressure. Image Credit: evgenyb/iStock/GettyImages Pork may be a favorite, but anyone with high blood pressure may wonder whether the sodium amounts in pork are too high. The good news? You can eat pork if you choose your cuts and portions with care, says Barbara Capozzi, DO, clinical dean at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York City....

Catfish can be fried without thawing it first. Image Credit: Jack Puccio/iStock/Getty Images If you have purchased frozen catfish fillets, you might be wondering what you can do with them. You can thaw catfish fillets to fry them, but you don’t need to thaw them, unless the fillets were frozen without breading and you would like to bread them. Instead, fry your frozen fillets as is. Because catfish fillets are thin and are sold without bones or connective tissue, they will thaw and then cook in the oil in one step....

A young man is getting ready to sprint on a track. Image Credit: Jacob Ammentorp Lund/iStock/Getty Images The 300-meter sprint requires fast twitch fibers and a high level of speed endurance. Months and years of diet and training will have a large impact on your 300-meter sprint performance. Correct technique is also essential for a 300-meter runner. Proper technique can shave seconds off your time and transform you from a good to a great 300-meter runner....

Some people sleep a lot during their period, while others deal with period insomnia. Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages Some people can tell their periods are coming by way of a few extra zits, uncomfortably tight pants or randomly crying at the sight of a kitten. For others, the harbinger could be wonky zzzs. Advertisement Though it might seem surprising, menstruation and sleep can be closely connected. Video of the Day To have a period, you must go through a series of hormonal fluctuations, explains Nilong Vyas, MD, a sleep specialist and member of the SleepFoundation....

Getting regular exercise is one of the best ways to reduce an enlarged prostate without surgery. Image Credit: MStudioImages/E+/GettyImages In This Article Plant-Based Diet Meditation Exercise Bathroom Habits Medications Drinks Acupuncture Herbal Supplements Ayurvedic Medicine Anyone with a prostate who lives long enough is likely to develop an enlarged prostate gland, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). But the condition is different from prostate cancer, and treatment depends on a person's symptoms....

When it comes to your gym membership, sometimes it's a good thing to quit. Image Credit: Caiaimage/Sam Edwards/Caiaimage/GettyImages Starting a fitness routine is exciting. You join a new gym, find some fun classes and are looking forward to feeling better and getting in shape. Maybe things are humming along for a few months or even a few years, but then you start realizing that maybe your gym isn’t a good fit for you....