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Getting bigger arms involves training the biceps, triceps and forearm muscles throughout the week, and following a proper diet for hypertrophy. Image Credit: Goodboy Picture Company/E+/GettyImages Sure, sculpted biceps and triceps are nice to look at, but like branches on a tree, bigger arms also offer stability, support and power. Advertisement "Besides being able to do things like pull-ups and push-ups, we use our arms in everyday life," certified personal trainer Angela Gargano, founder of Pull-Up Revolution, tells LIVESTRONG....

Prisoner squats force your abs to stabilize your torso as you lift and lower. Image Credit: FlyMint Agency/iStock/GettyImages Squats are a lot like Oreos. Just when you thought you’d tried them all, there’s always a new variation or flavor you can add to your workout routine (or snack cabinet). And while all squat variations offer plenty of benefits, the prisoner squat is definitely one you won’t want to skip. Advertisement Before you prominently feature prisoner squats in all your workouts, start with some easy-paced reps, focusing on form over speed....

Managing your diet and nutrition generally involves considering two things: how many calories you eat on a daily basis and what contributes to those calories. On average, most healthy adults consume an average of 2,000 calories per day, with a diet composed of protein, carbohydrates, natural foods such as fruit and vegetables, whole grains, and minimal amounts of fat and sugar. If you are an athlete, you may choose to reduce your caloric intake to 1,600 calories to lose weight and increase your protein intake to 200 g to build muscle....

Strength exercises, like push-ups, are one way to help shed body fat. Image Credit: Fly View Productions/E+/GettyImages Fatty deposits in any part of your body aren’t exactly ideal, but a buildup of fat under your breasts can make it challenging to find the right outfit for your figure. Don’t look for results with slimming undergarments – instead, hit the gym and start exercising to burn your fat. It’s not possible to solely burn the fat under your breasts, but dedication to a regular workout routine will result in the loss of fat throughout your body....

Tone your booty with these exercises. Image Credit: gilaxia/E+/GettyImages Make your booty one of your strongest assets. Your backside can be one of the most challenging areas to tone and sculpt, but don’t worry! We have a booty-firming workout you can implement at home, the gym, a park or just about anywhere. Advertisement If you perform all the exercises listed below as a circuit, start with the lower number of suggested reps....

You can cook cross rib steak to tender perfection on the grill or stove. Image Credit: Sergey Nazarov/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Marinating On the Grill On the Stove Cross rib steak, also called Boston cut or chuck arm roast, can be cooked in a variety of ways and you can use a grill, the stove or the oven, according to the Cattlemen's Beef Board and National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Advertisement Regardless of the cooking method you choose, experts say you should marinate it beforehand to add flavor and impart tenderness....

It might not be the trendiest nutrient around, but niacin is undeniably essential. Also known as vitamin B3, niacin is required by hundreds of enzymes in the body to carry out key functions, like turning the proteins, fats and carbohydrates we eat into usable energy, per the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Niacin is really the name of a group of compounds that includes molecules like nicotinic acid and nicotinamide, both of which naturally occur in the diet....

references National Eczema Association: “Seborrheic Dermatitis” Mayo Clinic: “Psoriasis” Mayo Clinic: “Contact dermatitis” Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. Eyebrow dandruff can occur due to dry skin, seborrheic dermatitis and other skin-related issues. Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages Seborrheic Dermatitis Psoriasis Contact Dermatitis Dry Skin When to See a Doctor “When using dandruff shampoo on the brows, it is helpful to lather it into the eyebrows and have it ‘set’ for a few minutes before rinsing,” Dr....

Small, specific New Year's resolutions are generally easier to stick to than large, vague ones. Image Credit: Morsa Images/DigitalVision/GettyImages At the end of every January, there tends to be a breadth of news stories about how the majority of New Year’s resolutions sputter out after a couple weeks. For example, we hear about how the new-year surge in gym-goers settles back into usual attendance by February. The “resolutions don’t work” cycle is so familiar that many people have given up setting fresh goals at all....

Waking up bloated or gassy could be due to something you ate the night before, or it might be a sign of a more serious issue. Image Credit: FG Trade/iStock/GettyImages After a night of shut-eye, it’s not uncommon to wake up with a big gust of morning wind. After all, your body’s ready to release all the stored gas it built up overnight. Advertisement But if you always start the day playing the butt trumpet, you might be wondering, ​Why am I so gassy in the morning?...

A bowl dried cranberries. Image Credit: OlgaMiltsova/iStock/Getty Images If you have an allergic reaction after eating dried fruit, it is most likely caused by mold or sulfites. Mold is present in many dried fruits, such as dates, figs, prunes and raisins. Sulfites are commonly used as a preservative in dried fruit, but you can develop a sensitivity to them. Although fruit allergies are relatively common, most people react only after eating or touching fresh, raw fruits, since the drying process alters the proteins....

Apple cider vinegar is an important part of a detox diet. Image Credit: IGphotography/iStock/GettyImages Eastern medicine employs certain foods and herbs to promote health, but the uses aren’t always backed by science. An example is apple cider vinegar detox. While the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine says the vinegar can detoxify the liver, researchers in the west haven’t investigated the claim. Advertisement ​Read more:​ The Powers of Apple Cider Vinegar Have Been Vastly Overestimated Video of the Day Apple Cider Vinegar Detox Basics The apple cider vinegar cleanse involves consuming 1 or 2 tablespoons of raw apple cider vinegar mixed with 8 ounces of water....

A bowl of homemade sesame sticks. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/Getty Images Between-meal snacks may play a crucial role in your diet plan if you feel hungry and need an energy boost during the day. The calories in these foods, however, can quickly add up if you are not careful. With a considerable amount of fat, sesame sticks are no exception and should be eaten in small portions. Advertisement Fat Sesame sticks are a good source of fat, with 10....

Lifting weights over the age 40 is important to lower the risk of health conditions. Image Credit: Ridofranz/iStock/GettyImages Women over the age of 40 should adopt a stable weight-training program in conjunction with cardiovascular exercise to increase bone density and metabolism. Weight training for women over 40 may help lower the risk of health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. Advertisement ​Read more:​ All You Need for This 20-Minute Full-Body Workout Is a Resistance Band Video of the Day Benefits of Strength Training for Women Over 40 At around age 40, the female body undergoes several changes as perimenopause hits....

Vitamin E oil has a ton of benefits for your skin. Image Credit: LuminaStock/iStock/GettyImages The secret to healthy skin? Vitamin E oil, of course! “Vitamin E as a skincare product goes back years, in fact, it sometimes gets overlooked when newer, more exotic-sounding ingredients are advertised in products,” says Tatiana Kononov, Revision Skincare’s director of research and development. Advertisement "But the truth is, it's a highly beneficial ingredient for the skin, especially when it's combined with other antioxidants....

Caffeine may induce muscle twitching and cramps when you consume an excess amount of it. Other factors involved in muscle cramps include hot weather, loss of fluids or nutrients in the body and your body’s condition. You may experience muscle fatigue if you aren’t properly conditioned and the muscles cannot contract and tighten more effectively during exercise. Your muscle’s oxygen supply may deplete, leading to spasms. Your spinal cord reflexes are altered and continue to stimulate the muscle to keep contracting....

Peanut butter toast has a good combination of carbohydrates and protein. Image Credit: serezniy/iStock/GettyImages Many people enjoy having peanut butter toast for breakfast, but how many calories does it provide? Get the scoop on the nutritional benefits of peanut butter toast and find out the right portion size to reach your weight goals. Advertisement Tip Two slices of wheat bread with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter provide, on average, 342 calories per serving....

Spinach and other leafy greens contain magnesium. Image Credit: VeselovaElena/iStock/Getty Images Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a role in more than 300 functions in your body, many related to the way you metabolize energy. As a mineral, it has no calories and can’t directly cause you to gain weight. In fact, not getting enough magnesium can interfere with your normal function of processing sugar and insulin and lead to unwanted weight gain....

Image Credit: boggy22/iStock/GettyImages Basketball may not be the most efficient weight-loss tool, but it can be very effective. Those who have a distaste for activities as austere and demanding as running may nevertheless find basketball useful because it combines fun and friendly competition with calorie-burning capability. Edit your diet and invest enough time and effort, and basketball can help you shed fat. Advertisement Creating a Calorie Deficit If you’re trying to lose weight, one of your motivations for exercising may be to burn more calories than you consume....

If you're not using proper push-up form, you might as well just skip them altogether. Image Credit: RossHelen/Moment/GettyImages There’s a reason push-ups are a staple of gym class and military training alike. “When done with correct form, push-ups can help increase strength in your chest, triceps, back and core and improve overall shoulder strength and stability,” says Rock Tate, certified personal trainer and co-owner of Intrepid Gym in Montclair, New Jersey....