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Lunges are a great way to build leg muscle. Image Credit: Zave Smith/Image Source/GettyImages Some women fear that building leg muscle will make them appear bulky. On the contrary, building lean muscle in the lower body can make you look leaner, longer and sexier. Advertisement As an added bonus, building muscle helps rev your metabolism so you burn fat faster. Whether you lift weights in the gym or do body-weight exercises at home, there are a variety of ways you can build muscle for strong and sculpted legs....

Image Credit: lzf/iStock/Getty Images In This Article Ice Water Gum Slow Chewing Music Being Cold Caffeine NEAT Weightlifting Cardio Bursts Foods Safest Ways to Burn Fat While you can't really trick your body into burning fat, there are some small things you can do to help trigger a little more fat loss — some that are actually pretty surprising. Advertisement Of course, proper nutrition, calorie intake and physical activity are the biggest factors when it comes to weight loss....

People who are allergic to gluten cannot eat most kinds of bread. Image Credit: Kuvona/iStock/GettyImages There are a number of reasons people choose to eliminate gluten — a protein found in wheat, barley and rye — from their diets. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease where gluten triggers an immune response that causes damage to the small intestine and can lead to other serious consequences including skin rash, diarrhea and depression....

Hummus is a dip that originates from the Middle East. The main ingredients in traditional hummus are chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, salt, lemon juice and tahini -- a paste made from sesame seeds. As a snack or a side dish, hummus can be a tasty, nutritious way to add variety to your weight loss plan, provided it works with the rest of the foods you eat each day. Advertisement Step 1 Determine how hummus fits into your daily calorie intake....

Can You Exercise With Tachycardia? Image Credit: kupicoo/E+/GettyImages A resting heart rate between 60 and 100 beats per minute is considered normal for most people, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). If your resting heart rate is over 100 beats per minute, you have a type of arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rate, called tachycardia. Advertisement It's normal for your heart to beat faster when you exercise. But lots of things can set your heart racing even while you're at rest....

Yoga can help you get a flat chest. Image Credit: zdenkam/iStock/GettyImages If you’re aspiring to a flat, manly chest, start by considering what you’ve got instead. Some guys have “man boobs,” which are caused by accumulations of fat around the pectoral muscles. Advertisement Other guys just don't have much of anything in the way of pecs, so their posture sags inward to form a concave profile. Whatever the case, a full-body approach that includes diet and exercise are the best way to flatten your chest and enhance your stature and bearing....

Avoid high iron foods, such as sushi, in order to help get rid of iron in your body. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages Some vitamins and minerals won’t hurt you if you take too much of them, but that’s not the case with iron. When you see symptoms of too much iron in the blood, it’s time to seek treatment. For some people, excess iron accumulation can be a serious medical problem they need to address....

Show the back of your upper arms some love with the overhead triceps stretch. Image Credit: iprogressman/iStock/GettyImages Ever feel left out? The triceps do. People often neglect to stretch the backs of their upper arms — the muscle known as the triceps brachii — unless they’re sore from an upper-body workout. But your triceps have a few important functions, including assisting with elbow extension and shoulder movement. Advertisement Though you may be tempted to skip your post-workout stretching, as little as 30-second bursts of flexibility training can bring big benefits, including reduced muscle tension, increased range of motion, improved circulation, stress reduction and injury prevention....

Use a blood pressure app to stay on top of your numbers. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Best Overall Best for Multitasking Best for Integration Best for Easy-to-Read Results Best for Flexible Monitoring How to Check Your Blood Pressure at Home Blood pressure statistics show nearly half of U.S. adults have the condition, also called hypertension, according to the American Heart Association. Anyone living with this so-called silent killer should be monitoring their blood pressure regularly....

Start your day with a slice of sourdough alongside your breakfast to support healthy aging. Image Credit: alvarez/E+/GettyImages Starchy bread doesn’t usually top the list of longevity-supporting foods. That’s why you’ll probably be surprised to learn that one type of loaf is linked to living a longer life: whole-grain sourdough. Advertisement Sourdough bread is the go-to for Greeks in Ikaria, one of the five Blue Zones, which are regions in the world with the longest lifespans....

Oat milk is a tasty dairy alternative that complements coffee well, but some oat milk ingredients don't deserve a place in your body. Image Credit: Nathan Dumlao/Unsplash You’re over the moon for oat milk, and we get why: The creamy milk alternative is a great option for vegans as well as people with an allergy or intolerance (or dislike) to dairy, soy and nut milks, Maxine Yeung, RD, CPT and founder of The Wellness Whisk, tells LIVESTRONG....

There are more than 15,000 CrossFit gyms around the world, but you can practice the sport at home, too. Image Credit: Fly View Productions/E+/GettyImages In This Article Global CrossFit Stats U.S. CrossFit Stats Sex Stats Age Stats WOD Stats Professional CrossFit Stats CrossFit Health Stats A workout plan, a worldwide competition, a franchise of gyms — the sport of CrossFit is more than just a fitness modality; it's a brand. What started as a small competition at a California ranch in 2000 by founder and former CEO Greg Glassman has grown to be one of the biggest fitness movements in the world....

It's important to strength train regardless of your ability level. Image Credit: Marc Romanelli/Tetra images/GettyImages Having limited mobility can be frustrating — it might even feel fruitless to attempt strength training. But it’s important to exercise regardless of your ability level, says Heather Jeffcoat, Los Angeles-based physical therapist. With the right fitness programming, it’s totally doable. Advertisement "If a person has limitations that require them to exercise seated, they need to make an extra effort to keep what they have strong," Jeffcoat says....

A senior man exercises on a treadmill. Image Credit: Comstock/Stockbyte/Getty Images Exercise boosts your blood pressure and heart rate temporarily and is one of the best ways to promote a healthy heart. But if you experience a drop in your heart rate while exercising, it could signify either a minor, temporary problem or a more serious underlying cardiovascular condition. Consult your doctor about any drop in heart rate while exercising....

You don't have to get out of bed to get a quality core workout in. Image Credit: Solovyova/iStock/Getty Images When the alarm goes off, you know you need to get up and get a workout in — but your comfy pillows and soft sheets make you want to hit snooze and snuggle back in. If it happens to be ab day, though, you can do that workout without ever leaving the comfort of your bed....

If you have an ulcer, stock up on apples, bananas and other easy-to-digest fruits. Image Credit: Thu Thai Thanh / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Even though ulcers aren’t caused by eating certain foods, when you’re suffering through the healing process, what you eat can make a difference in how you feel. You want to eat healthy, but could good-for-you fruits be bad for your ulcer? Advertisement According to Harvard Health Publishing, 4 million people in the U....

A pregnant woman holding a glass of water and vitamins. Image Credit: KatarzynaBialasiewicz/iStock/Getty Images Prenatal vitamins are vital for your and your baby’s health, but not just any prenatal vitamin will do. Your doctor will prescribe a prenatal vitamin suitable for your pregnancy, taking into consideration such factors as your dietary intake of nutrients and specific problems that may threaten your baby’s health. Advertisement Function Prenatal vitamins provide extra doses of vitamins and minerals to prepare your body to give birth and to aid your child’s development....

Experts disagree on whether turmeric has sinus-clearing abilities. Image Credit: AD077/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Health Benefits Blocked Sinuses Inflammation How to Use Turmeric If you have blocked sinuses, a sinus infection or chronic sinusitis and you've heard of turmeric's sinus-unclogging potential, you may be ready to mix up a bright yellow elixir so you can feel better ASAP. But hold on: Does the spice really unblock your sinuses? In short: Maybe....

A new mother is holding her baby. Image Credit: FamVeld/iStock/Getty Images The Slim-Fast system uses meal-replacement shakes and bars to help participants shed pounds. Women following the Slim-Fast system typically consume a shake or meal replacement bar for breakfast and lunch, two healthy snacks and a low-calorie dinner. Although the convenience and ease of the Slim-Fast program might appeal to time-pressed breast-feeding mothers eager to lose their remaining postpartum pounds, the program can potentially deprive nursing moms of the calories and nutrients they need to maintain a healthy milk supply....

Cooking semi-boneless beef roast well ensures a tender, delicious meal. Image Credit: VeselovaElena/iStock/GettyImages A semi-boneless rib roast is a cut of beef that has had the back bone removed, but the rib bones are still intact. It’s also known as prime rib and is a succulent, flavorful cut of meat that you don’t need to fuss over for it to turn out tasty. Advertisement The biggest problem with cooking this cut of beef is overcooking, so make sure you have a meat thermometer handy to keep an eye on the temperature as the roast cooks....