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Delayed ab pain could be due to delayed onset muscle soreness. Image Credit: javi_indy/iStock/GettyImages Don’t be surprised when you have abdominal pain after an ab workout — your muscles are adjusting to the stress that you just put on them. You might have pain as you tax your muscles during the workout and for a few days after, a phenomenon known as delayed-onset muscle soreness. Advertisement Read more: The 41 Hardest Ab Exercises Video of the Day Abdominal Pain After Core Workout That burning and stomach pain after an ab workout is known as acute soreness, according to the American College of Sports Medicine....

Avoiding foods that may cause indigestion or acid reflux can help control dyspepsia. Image Credit: DAJ/amana images/Getty Images Dyspepsia is pain or an uncomfortable feeling in the upper or middle part of the stomach that can cause symptoms of bloating, heartburn, nausea, vomiting and belching. Dyspepsia is often caused by a stomach ulcer or acid reflux. Dyspepsia is also a term used to describe non-ulcer stomach pain or signs and symptoms of indigestion without an obvious cause....

Milk thistle supplements may be used to treat liver problems. Milk thistle supplements are made from silybum marianum, a plant that has been used historically to treat liver and gall bladder disorders. It's also known as holy thistle, Marian thistle, Mary thistle, Our Lady's thistle, St. Mary thistle, and wild artichoke. It may help to reduce elevated ALT levels, however, you must speak with your doctor before taking milk thistle supplements....

Humans have evolved to eat meat, including beef, so the human body comes equipped with specialized enzymes that break down the tough proteins and fats in beef. Image Credit: Eugene Mymrin/Moment/GettyImages Humans have evolved to eat meat, so the human body comes equipped with specialized enzymes that break down the tough proteins and fats in meats like beef. But beef digestion is harder for the body to than some plant-based foods, because it’s entirely protein and fat....

If you add lots of vegetables, a large vegetable omelet won't pack on the calories.. Image Credit: peredniankina/iStock/Getty Images A vegetable omelet can work if you’re on a diet. If you make it with only one egg and non-stick cooking spray instead of oil, your vegetable omelet can contain as little as 120 calories. Advertisement Eggs Use egg whites. Image Credit: Tharakorn/iStock/Getty Images Most of the calories in a vegetable omelet come from the eggs....

Close-up of three large ICEE machines. Image Credit: Chris Johnson/iStock/Getty Images ICEE is a carbonated frozen drink company based out of Ontario, California that offers several different flavors. According to the company website, cherry, blue raspberry and cola are the most popular – all have similar amounts of calories. Advertisement Most Popular Flavors The most popular and best-selling flavors of ICEE, cherry, blue raspberry and cola, all have 80 calories in a 6-oz....

The treadmill miles count just as much as those run outdoors. Image Credit: bernardbodo/iStock/GettyImages Running burns calories and can help you get leaner, but you shouldn’t overdo it. If you go overboard, you can get injured, which will make your quest to lose weight much more difficult. The key is to find a sweet spot between too much and too little. Advertisement Tip You can increase the number of miles you run per day to lose weight, but training too much may cause overuse injuries....

If you stop doing cardio, you'll begin losing aerobic fitness around two weeks afterward. Image Credit: skaman306/Moment/GettyImages You often hear of the importance of incorporating cardio, such as running, biking or swimming, into your exercise routine. In fact, to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system, the American Heart Association recommends you exercise at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity....

You can fold the onion and other ingredients into ground beef. Image Credit: Photosiber/iStock/Getty Images Ground beef with onion is a flavorful combination called for in a number of recipes. Sometimes – as with sloppy Joes or beef casseroles – you can just toss diced onion into the pan with the meat while you cook it. This doesn’t work for solid preparations, though, such as meatloaves, meatballs and hamburgers. In such instances, you need to thoroughly incorporate chopped onion into the ground beef before forming and cooking it....

A young woman power walking. Image Credit: decisiveimages/iStock/Getty Images The number of calories you burn when you perform an activity will vary, depending on your weight. All else being equal, a heavier person burns more calories than a lighter person. No matter how much you weigh, however, it shouldn’t take long to burn 70 calories. Although 70 calories doesn’t sound like much – you must burn 3,500 calories more than you ingest to lose 1 pound of fat, for example – it can be a decent start for a novice exerciser....

You can use the GIs of foods to determine the GI of your meal. Image Credit: Maria Teijeiro/Digital Vision/Getty Images The glycemic index, or GI, is a method of ranking foods, from 0 to 100, based on how they influence your blood sugar levels. Higher GIs indicate foods that will cause your blood sugar to rise higher and faster than foods with lower GIs. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics can benefit from consuming low-GI diets because they help control blood sugar and insulin levels, and they can also reduce insulin resistance....

A chicken breast wrap. Image Credit: Reddiplomat/iStock/Getty Images Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is an antibiotic-resistant staph infection that occurs most often in people who have been in a hospital or other health care facility. A superficial MRSA infection might cause a swollen, red area on your skin, with a pus-filled abscess that will need to be drained. Symptoms of a more serious MRSA infection include fever, chills, chest pain, shortness of breath and headache, and might require hospitalization....

If you don't have access to a grill, you can still enjoy old-fashioned skillet-cooked burgers. Image Credit: Alena Gamm / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages “The perfect burger” might conjure up images of a thick meat patty on a grill, dripping fat into the open flames below. But if you don’t have access to a grill, you can still enjoy old-fashioned skillet-cooked burgers. Advertisement Some would say that the best way to cook a burger is in a cast iron skillet, although any heavy-bottomed pan will do....

If you’re planning to fry food in your home kitchen, you have plenty of oils to choose from. Image Credit: ALLEKO/iStock/GettyImages If you’re planning to fry food in your home kitchen, you have plenty of oils to choose from. So what’s all this you’ve heard about grapeseed oil, and can you use grapeseed oil for frying? Like other vegetable oils, grapeseed oil is a great source of healthy fats. Advertisement It's also important to remember that even though fat is an important part of a healthy diet, it's still calorically dense, and cooking methods that use heavy amounts of oil — such as frying — aren't always the best for people who are watching their weight....

A senior woman has her blood pressure checked by a nurse in a doctor's office. Image Credit: Catherine Yeulet/iStock/Getty Images Blood pressure testing is routinely performed at doctor appointments to monitor the health of your heart and entire cardiovascular system. While good technique is necessary when taking a blood pressure, having the proper equipment is equally important. Blood pressure cuffs must be the correct size for the patient’s arm to ensure the reading is accurate....

Double unders aren't easy but with the right training, you can learn to do them more easily. Image Credit: Pekic/E+/GettyImages If you’ve ever taken a CrossFit class or have done similar HIIT workouts, then you’re no stranger to seeing double unders. Double unders are exactly what the name implies: The jump rope passes under your feet twice before you land. Advertisement "[Double unders are] definitely an advanced skill, but once you're able to do them you'll be able to unlock another level of fitness," Dan Witmer, co-founder of Jump Rope Dudes, an online jump rope fitness community, tells LIVESTRONG....

The abundance of iron in the earth's core means that the mineral can sometimes seep into the water in which you bathe and wash your hair. The Illinois Department of Public Health states that very small amounts of iron as low as 0.3 mg per liter of water can cause a discoloration of the water, which can translate to buildup and possibly staining of your hair. Get iron buildup out of your hair by making a few changes to your hair care routine....

A grilled steak and some potatoes on a chopping board. Image Credit: Lisovskaya/iStock/Getty Images The name Delmonico originally applied to steaks served at New York City’s Delmonico’s Restaurant in the 1800s. Today, you’ll see the name used to label chuck, sirloin and rib cuts, depending on which part of the country you are in. There is no definitive agreement as to what constitutes a Delmonico steak. The contemporary Delmonico’s in New York City uses a rib-eye steak....

T ry these easy and creative recipes for turkey leftovers in pasta, on a sandwich, or as a pizza topping. Image Credit: Lilechka75/iStock/GettyImages A big turkey might be the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving table, but what’s even better than enjoying it fresh out of the oven is having plenty of leftovers for the weekend ahead. Advertisement And those leftovers especially come in handy when you're too burnt out to cook. Thanksgiving turkey is already cooked to tender, seasoned perfection, so it makes the perfect protein-rich addition to salads, pasta, casseroles, and yes — even pizza....

1 of 15 Overview Feeling trapped on the treadmill doing the same routine every day? Or maybe your treadmill is just collecting dust. Have no fear! You won't have to agonize in boredom for another hour on the treadmill. Amp up your tread sessions with this circuit! You'll use every muscle group, and it can be done in between sprints, in the middle of your run or on it's own....