A woman writing in bed. Image Credit: ferlistockphoto/iStock/Getty Images Burning calories while lying in bed may seem like a dream come true, but you may not realize that your body is constantly burning calories during homeostasis – the process of keeping your organs and body systems functioning. When you crunch the numbers, you’ll realize that your body efficiently burns quite a lot of calories throughout the day, even during periods of inactivity....
A rolled chuck roast tied and served on a white plate with vegetables.. Image Credit: bonchan/iStock/Getty Images Beef chuck roasts are often irregular in size and shape, which leads to uneven cooking and an unattractive serving display. Chuck roasts are commonly rolled and tied in a uniform round shape to ensure even cooking. One of the most common roasts prepared this way is the chuck eye roast, commonly called inside chuck roll....
The landmine press shoulder exercise targets your shoulders, upper chest and triceps, but it also fires up your core. Try it with one or two arms. Image Credit: RyanJLane/E+/GettyImages In This Article Instructions Benefits Tips Regressions Progressions Overhead presses are the ultimate shoulder exercise, but not everyone can (or even should) do them. Whether it's due to lack of shoulder or spinal mobility, overhead pressing can be really challenging — and sometimes painful....
Image Credit: Getty Images/Hinterhaus Productions Together with Athleta, we're compiling actionable wellness advice you need from the experts—and Well+Good is bringing it to life all year long at events in NYC. Here, disability advocate and model Mama Cax shares how to find a workout that works for you. Advertisement When life throws something difficult at you—whether it's a serious illness or injury—it can be hard to feel empowered in your body again....
Staying active increases energy and helps you keep in shape. Image Credit: Simone Van den berg/Hemera/Getty Images As your body ages, many changes occur with your skin, your skeletal makeup and your health. Metabolism slows, making it more difficult to lose weight and keep your body svelte. According to “The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Seniors,” many people over the age of 60 are healthier and more fit than in the past....
Snacking on high-protein foods can help prevent the natural muscle loss that comes with age. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages It’s cliché but true: Age is just a number. How old you feel, look and act isn’t purely a function of the number of birthdays you’ve celebrated; according to a July 2014 study in Aging & Mental Health, your lifestyle plays a significant role too. Advertisement Here, Cathleen Colon-Emeric, MD, chief of the Division of Geriatrics at Duke University, shares 10 habits linked to healthy aging....
These four dynamic exercises can warm up your muscles and prep your joints before a walking workout. Image Credit: Courtney Hale/iStock/GettyImages For those who prefer high-intensity workouts, walking is often relegated to the warm-up for the main event. But for others who’re new to exercise or want to go easy on their joints, walking may be the main event. If that’s you, warming up is still important — it’ll just look a bit different....
If you absolutely need something sweet when you wake up, opt for a light drizzle of honey on your bfast instead of packing on the artificial sweeteners. Image Credit: Betsie Van der Meer/DigitalVision/GettyImages If your breakfast of choice is something sweet, you may want to reconsider — at least some days. Advertisement Here's why: Starting your day with a sugary, low-fiber breakfast can give you a quick rush of energy, but it'll then be followed by a crash and a faster return of hunger long before lunch, explains Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, a plant-based performance nutrition coach....
Keep energy levels high with a carb-focused diet. Image Credit: luckyraccoon/iStock/Getty Images As a sprinter, you have the need for speed. While training is important when trying to rev up your 400-meter dash, so is your diet. What you eat improves performance, as well as recovery. A 400-meter runner’s diet is aimed at keeping you lean and strong by focusing on healthy carbs, lean proteins and good-for-you fats. Advertisement Carbs for Energy Although your carb needs aren’t as heavy as an endurance runner, they should still be the focus of your diet....
Progress endurance exercise slowly to help prevent injury. Image Credit: wundervisuals/E+/GettyImages For most athletes, muscular endurance, or the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to repeatedly exert resistance, is a daily necessity. But even if you’re not training for a sport, muscular endurance — built up via activities like running, strength training, cycling, swimming and climbing — offers many health benefits. Advertisement Muscular Endurance Activities According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), muscular endurance describes your ability to do something repeatedly without getting tired....
If you want to improve your side plank, try a few different oblique exercises. Image Credit: LanaStock/iStock/GettyImages “Side plank” may sound like something you’d find on the set of Pirates of the Caribbean or in a Home Depot aisle. But as fitness enthusiasts know, the side plank is actually a body-weight exercise — and a highly effective one at that. Advertisement An isometric exercise (one that you hold in place), the side plank involves getting into a stiff-as-board position, balancing on your side while supported by a single forearm or hand and contracting nearly every muscle group between your head and your toes....
Feeling stronger during your workouts is a non-scale victory worth celebrating. Image Credit: FG Trade/E+/GettyImages On your weight-loss journey, you’ll probably experience many ups and downs. One of those likely lows? When the digits on the scale that were steadily dipping suddenly grind to a halt. Advertisement Even if you do everything in your power to drop the pounds, sometimes it's impossible to dodge the dreaded weight-loss plateau. Video of the Day That's because many uncontrollable factors influence weight loss, says Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie, MD, a dual board-certified internal medicine physician and obesity medicine specialist and author of Embrace You: Your Guide to Transforming Weight Loss Misconceptions into Lifelong Wellness....
A Salmon Allergy Image Credit: Arx0nt/Moment/GettyImages Fish allergies are some of the most common food allergies in adults, and salmon rates as one of the most highly allergenic species of fish. An allergic reaction to salmon may indicate individual sensitivity to other or all kinds of fish and shellfish. For this reason, allergists counsel patients with fish allergies to avoid eating all types of fish and fish products. Food Allergy Research and Education or FARE also suggests that people with fish allergies stay away from seafood markets and preparation areas....
A weight lifting belt on a bench in a gym. Image Credit: Hafizov Ivan/iStock/Getty Images Weight belts are a staple in most gyms and fitness centers. Many gyms provide weight belts for patrons to borrow, but many people just bring their own. Weight belts are usually made of thick leather, are about four to six inches wide, and have a metal buckle to keep them secure at the waist. Do not confuse weight belts with corset-style back braces and do not use either of them as a substitute for the other....
What to look for in swimming caps for your best swim ever, plus swimming cap options you can buy now. Image Credit: Getty Images/ Fancy Veer Corbis Image Credit: Getty Images/ Fancy Veer Corbis This silicone Speedo swim cap will stay in place when you dive in. Image Credit: Speedo Image Credit: Speedo The "long hair" cap by Speedo has extra space for long hair. Image Credit: Speedo Speedo's Fastskin cap was specifically created for racing....
Image Credit: michaelpuche/iStock/Getty Images Stomach cramps are one of the most unpleasant, uncomfortable problems associated with running. During a run, cramps or stitches can seriously hamper your performance. If the cramping continues hours after running, however, it can lead to more serious problems. Dehydration does not cause cramping, but cramps can easily lead to dehydration, either through diarrhea or because stomach pain prevents you from drinking enough. If you regularly have severe cramping after running, consult your doctor....
Magnesium supplements are thought to have some effect on sleep, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Image Credit: Aleksei Kudriavtsev/iStock/GettyImages Magnesium supplements are one way to get this essential nutrient into your diet. But you may be wondering if taking supplements will cause magnesium fatigue, considering that this mineral influences sleep patterns. Advertisement Tip Magnesium supplements are thought to have some effect on sleep, according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF)....
Can Whey Protein Cause Kidney Stones? Image Credit: lleerogers/iStock/GettyImages Protein is an important part of a balanced diet, providing the building blocks for body tissues. Protein powder, such as whey powder, can be added to your diet to supplement protein you consume from the foods you eat. According to a study published in 2013 by “ISRN Nutrition,” eating too much protein can have long-term health effects, including the development of kidney stones and liver damage....
Different gloves offer varying levels of protection. Image Credit: wabeno/iStock/GettyImages Although both are fight sports, boxing and mixed martial arts use different rules and conventions. This affects not only how the athletes compete, but also the design of the equipment they wear. This is most evident in the gloves fighters of both styles wear, with each designed for the particulars of its sport. Advertisement Fingers One of the most marked differences between the two kinds of gloves is the treatment of the fighter’s fingers....
bowl of homemade granola Image Credit: Ruth Jenkinson/Dorling Kindersley RF/Getty Images Constipation is a common digestive ailment that results when a person has infrequent or difficult bowel movements. Bowel movements vary between individuals; however, constipation is generally classified as having fewer than three bowel movements a week with excretions consisting of small, hard stools. Several factors may cause constipation including medications, diet, physical activity and intestinal dysfunction. In addition to consulting a physician, changes in dietary habits and lifestyle may help alleviate this condition to allow normal bowel movements....
