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Squatting pain-free is crucial to improve your day-to-day movement patterns. Image Credit: urbazon/E+/GettyImages A key movement to build a strong, muscular and more resilient body, squats are a commonly prescribed exercise for athletes and the fitness enthusiast. Advertisement Unfortunately, though, squats have been known to cause unwanted low back soreness, so if you're wondering why your lower back is sore after squats, you're not alone. While the squat will work the muscles of your lower back, if your low back becomes the most targeted region during the squat, chronic soreness and overuse injury can occur....

Eat less and move more to get a flatter tummy in four weeks. Image Credit: Alexander Spatari/Moment/GettyImages The internet is rife with articles promising that you can get a flat belly in one week. Don’t believe the hype. The only way to flatten your tummy is to lose excess belly fat with diet and exercise, and that takes time. Whether you can get a flat tummy in 30 days depends on where you are when you start and how dedicated you are to eating healthy and exercising....

Aerobic activity such as running is a vital part of any 10-day workout. Image Credit: Jordan Siemens/Stone/GettyImages Exercise takes planning and commitment — you can’t simply go to the gym, do some random movements and expect to get results. A 10-day workout routine is a good starting point, as you can repeat it three times over the course of a month. Consistency is the key. Advertisement Set Realistic Expectations The U....

In the U.S., 50 million people run — the largest total number in the world. Image Credit: SolStock/E+/GettyImages In This Article Global Running U.S. Running Distance Age Sex Professional Running Health Statistics Running Shoe Statistics Running has been — and likely always will be — one of the popular and ways to get fit and stay active without a gym membership. Even with a lot of gyms lifting their COVID-19 restrictions, only a third of gym-goers have actually returned, according to gym membership statistics....

Dietary detox programs range from lemonade fasts to restricted menus. The programs claim to flush toxic substances from your body, restore optimum health and help you lose weight. A 21-day detox program that balances limited but healthy food choices and promotes new behaviors is one option that yields dramatic results, according to detox diet doctor Elson Haas of California. He offers just one program that sets simple guidelines for three weeks of cleansing purported to make you healthier and slimmer....

When you forget to eat during the day, your body may miss out on important nutrients. Image Credit: izusek/E+/GettyImages We’ve all been there – so busy, focused or stressed – that we forget to eat. But when you skip a meal, you also skip out on essential nutrients your body needs, which affects how you function during the day, not to mention your overall health. Advertisement Here, we spoke to Leslie Langevin, RD, author of ​​The Anti-Inflammatory Kitchen Cookbook​ and co-owner of Whole Health Nutrition, to learn how to fill your nutrient cup when you've missed mealtime, plus tips to help you stay on a consistent eating schedule....

There are several different bodybuilding poses. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages Bodybuilding is not relegated to the Arnold Schwarzeneggers of the world any longer. Even moms serving in the Marines are joining in for the sense of accomplishment it gives them. The seven basic bodybuilding poses are also known as compulsory poses, because competition rules usually require that you perform them. Advertisement You perform the seven basic poses for the judges' panel usually in the round two set of compulsory poses, according to ExRx....

Talk to your doctor about changing your diet if you experience regular arrhythmias. Image Credit: Digital Vision./Photodisc/Getty Images A premature ventricular contraction, also known as PVC, can feel like your heart skipped a beat. Surprisingly, this is common for almost everyone, according to Medline Plus. The problem arises if it happens regularly. If your heartbeat is out of rhythm, it could be caused by your diet. Consult a doctor for proper diagnosis....

The bench press is a great progression for your chest. Image Credit: RyanJLane/E+/GettyImages Push-ups are the training wheels of chest exercises. They build functional strength and provide the foundation for other upper-body exercises, but body-weight push-ups aren’t the key to a truly sculpted chest. Eventually, you’ll need to advance your workout and add weights. Advertisement If you've stopped seeing strength gains in your pecs no matter how many push-ups you perform, it's safe to say you've hit a plateau....

1 of 11 Overview It's difficult to overstate pasta's popularity around the world. In Italy the average person eats more than 57 pounds of pasta every year, and in the United States the amount is close to 20 pounds per year. From such a simple combination of flour, water and sometimes egg, we have endless possibilities. And those infinite possibilities have given shape to some of the world's most iconic dishes, from spaghetti and meatballs in America to stir-fried chow fun in China and all of the beautiful stuffed pastas of Italy....

A fit young man is using his smartphone to calculate something. Image Credit: dolgachov/iStock/Getty Images The total daily calorie requirements for a man to maintain his weight are based on his body weight – but also on his age, height, activity level and weight-management goals. Using just body weight and activity level is a quick and easy way to estimate daily caloric needs. Online calorie calculators are useful for determining a 155-pound man’s individual calorie requirements....

references Harvard Health Publications: "The Truth About Fats: The Good, The Bad, and the In-Between" American Heart Association: "How Much Sodium Should I Eat Per Day?" USDA MyFoodData: White Corn Tortilla Chips Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The Role of Sodium Mayo Clinic: Trans Fat USDA MyFoodData: Taco Tortilla Chips USDA MyFoodData: Doritos Cool Ranch Tortilla Chips Michigan State University Extension: “Keeping Popcorn Healthy" USDA MyFoodData: Pico De Gallo Salsa While tortilla chips can be a satisfying crunchy snack, they aren't the healthiest choice....

Avoid these protein shake mistakes to make sure you're blending something filling and satisfying without unnecessary ingredients. Image Credit: Brothers91/E+/GettyImages You know how important it is to get enough protein and how convenient a protein shake can be in helping you reach that goal. But there’s a fine line between protein shakes that keep you full and shakes that are nothing more than a sugar rush in a glass (or bottle)....

A child holds chocolate chip cookies and a glass of milk. Image Credit: Brand X Pictures/Stockbyte/Getty Images For some people, baking a perfect cookie is a difficult task that requires careful consideration and ample practice. While some people prefer cookies that are thin and crispy, others like them soft and chewy, while still others prefer a combination of the two. No matter how you enjoy them, the ingredients you use ultimately determine the flavor, texture and consistency of the cookie....

Bench press shoulder pain is not uncommon and is usually fixable. Image Credit: Enes Evren/iStock/GettyImages You’d be hard-pressed to walk through most gyms in America without seeing someone using the bench press. This ubiquitous exercise, which is used by gym rats and amateurs alike, is a great way to build strength in your chest. If you’re not careful, though, it can lead to bench press shoulder pain and eventually impact your arm days at the gym....

It's best to get your vitamin C from foods, as they provide other essential nutrients as well. Image Credit: MillefloreImages/iStock/Getty Images If you eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day, you probably get well over the recommended amount of vitamin C from your diet, usually in the form of ascorbic acid. Women need 75 milligrams of vitamin C per day, and men need 90 milligrams. Calcium ascorbate is another form of vitamin C sometimes found in supplements or as an ingredient in processed foods....

Add anti-inflammatory cayenne pepper to chicken, meat and fish dishes. Image Credit: len4foto/iStock/Getty Images Like turmeric, cayenne pepper has become a staple cure-all spice in many kitchens. While this ingredient can add a kick to any dish and provides some anti-inflammatory effects, the benefits of cayenne pepper are not exactly magic. Although you may have heard that cayenne pepper can help unclog arteries or decrease blood pressure, science has yet to confirm this rumor....

Woman hitting punching bag. The typical fighter athlete looks strong. He has cut, well-defined muscles and competes with reasonable success against other trained and conditioned athletes. These fighters participate in a holistic program of strength training, cardio training and diet. Although working a punching bag is primarily intended to build fighting skills, it also contributes to physical strength. Advertisement How it Works Your muscles grow stronger when they meet resistance. If you force your body to work harder than it does over the course of your general day, they suffer microscopic tears....

A low-carbohydrate diet can trigger ketosis and natural fat burning while increasing bicep muscle definition. Image Credit: IGphotography/iStock/GettyImages You can absolutely get ripped biceps without using protein shakes. These supplements do have benefits, but you can build strength through a combination of diet and exercise without taking protein supplements. Advertisement The biceps specifically are capable of gaining strength and mass with a dedicated training program and a diet that delivers protein at strategic intervals....

Most of the calories in popular candies come from sugar. Image Credit: AnnaPustynnikova/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Butterfinger Candy Canes Candy Corn Cotton Candy Crunch Bar Hershey’s Kit Kat Life Savers Marshmallows Mentos Milky Way 3 Musketeers PayDay Red Hots Reese's Saltwater Taffy Skittles Snickers Starburst Toffee Tootsie Pop Twix Twizzlers Werther's York Peppermint Patties Almost everyone in the U.S. reports eating some candy each year — 97 percent of Americans, to be exact, according to a January 2015 report in the journal ​Advances in Nutrition​....