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A single 6-ounce portion of fatty fish -- like salmon or tuna -- supplies 44 grams of high-quality protein. Image Credit: vanillaechoes/Moment/Getty Images While no one single nutrient will completely make or break your weight-gain progress, getting enough protein in your diet is key for maximizing weight gain. On top of needing extra calories to add pounds, you’ll also need more protein than the average sedentary person, especially if you’re trying to gain muscle....

Staying hydrated is one way to boost your immune system. Make it a habit to drink a glass first thing in the morning. Image Credit: EmirMemedovski/E+/GettyImages Most of us try our best to live a healthy lifestyle by exercising and eating right — and for good reason. Maintaining our health helps ensure that our immune system, our body’s defense system that protects against foreign invaders, is strong. Without a fighting immune system, we become susceptible to all sorts of infectious diseases and viruses....

Make sure you are eating enough protein to help gain muscles. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages Weight gain isn’t a popular topic because most people are struggling to lose weight rather than put on pounds. Skinny men trying to add lean mass to their bodies need to do the opposite. When you’re training for size, a few extra pounds can make all the difference. Advertisement Weight Gain and Energy Balance While it seems like most people want to lose weight, it can be problematic if you feel that you want to build mass and strength....

Molybdenum is a trace mineral that’s not often talked about but plays a vital role in the body. Molybdenum (pronounced muh-lib-di-num) is an essential nutrient, which means your body can’t make it and you have to get it from your diet. But because it’s so common in food and our bodies only require a small amount, cases of molybdenum deficiencies are extremely uncommon in the U.S. and are usually related to a rare metabolic disorder, per Oregon State University....

Mobility training is important for healthy aging because it helps make everyday tasks easier. Image Credit: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/DigitalVision/GettyImages When you look into your future, who do you want to see? Someone who’s full of life and chatting everyone up, telling vibrant stories about your past? Still signing up for 10Ks well into your seventh decade? Someone whose doctor tells them they have the heart of someone decades younger?...

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Isometric leg exercises don't seem hard at first, but the longer you hold, the harder they are. Image Credit: FreshSplash/E+/GettyImages Isometric exercises — like planks or wall sits where you contract a muscle and hold it — are an effective way to build muscular strength and endurance. They can also help improve your posture and balance, says certified personal trainer Liza McAllister of Levelled with Liza. Advertisement "I personally never discount isometrics in any workout," she says....

Targeting your inner and outer thighs is more about stability and performance than slimming down. Image Credit: Bojan89/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Warm-Up Abductor (Outer Thigh) Exercises Adductor (Inner Thigh) Exercises Plenty of people consider their thighs "problem areas" — parts of their bodies they'd like to slim down. But exercising the inner and outer thigh muscles isn't about spot reduction — that's a myth. Advertisement Working the thigh muscles is more about increasing strength, as these muscles provide stability during everyday activities, as well as supporting any explosive movements, such as running or jumping, says Liza McAlister, CPT, personal trainer and owner of Levelled with Liza....

Add a towel to some of your favorite plank variations for an intense ab workout. Image Credit: LightFieldStudios/iStock/GettyImages You don’t need fancy gym equipment to get a fantastic ab workout. Anyone with a towel on hand (that should be just about everyone) can work on shredding their abs. Yup, towels can do way more than wipe up your sweat. When used strategically, they can be an effective workout tool that does wonders for your core....

Visit Page https://alphaleteathletics.com Alphalete's Very Terry workout set collection is size inclusive and great for lifting, long walks and Pilates classes. Image Credit: Alphalete/LIVESTRONG.com There have been no shortage of Internet trends over the past couple years, like TikTok dances and homemade banana bread recipes. But one fad I’m happy is here to stay: Matching workout sets. Advertisement My closet is loaded with matching sets from Alo, Nike and Lululemon....

Watermelon is a low-calorie, healthy food for losing weight. Image Credit: invizbk/iStock/GettyImages Eating any kind of melon at the peak of ripeness can be akin to a religious experience. As the juice drips down your chin, you can actually hear the angels sing. Even better — eating melons on a diet is not a sin and it can even be a blessing when you’re trying to give up sweets. Advertisement Tip Melons are the perfect low-calorie replacement for sugary sweets, and they can help you shed pounds....

Thirsty all the time? You may be getting too much protein in your diet. Image Credit: Milan_Jovic/E+/GettyImages Of the three macronutrients — protein, carbohydrates and fat — protein has a pretty stellar reputation. Hey, proteins aren’t called the “building blocks of life” for nothing. But eating too much protein can cause symptoms for some. Advertisement Luckily, being deficient in protein is almost unheard of in the U.S., according to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine....

Buckwheat grains soaking in a cup of water. Image Credit: Photosiber/iStock/Getty Images Every year, a whole host of new diet books hit the shelves, and new fad diets explode in popularity. It can be difficult to differentiate between which diets are safe and effective and which are not. It is important to do your research and talk to your doctor before starting any kind of diet, especially a diet that consists primarily of one type of food....

Stay active and accountable during one of the busiest times of the year with a fun, quick video workout to do every day this month. Get all the details on the challenge here. As much as we believe that all exercise is good exercise, it's also true that form matters. Working out isn't only about breaking a sweat and going hard; it's also about precise movements that deliver the best results while keeping you injury-free....

Coffee does not directly cause diarrhea in most people. Image Credit: ValentynVolkov/iStock/GettyImages If you find yourself running to the bathroom with the first sip of coffee, you’re not alone. Many people have this after drinking coffee. While it wakes you up, it may also get your bowels moving because it can stimulate the digestive tract. But does your morning cup of joe cause coffee diarrhea? Advertisement While the jury is still out on the effects coffee has on digestion, research links coffee with the urge to go....

Speak with your doctor before combining fish oil and magnesium supplements. Image Credit: Photo by Cathy Scola/Moment/GettyImages Both fish oil and magnesium have purported health benefits. But, because some of the effects of these supplements overlap, you should speak with your doctor before combining the two. Advertisement You may take a fish oil supplement for several reasons, including lowering your triglycerides, fighting inflammatory pain and lowering blood pressure. You may use magnesium supplements if you do not get enough of the mineral in your normal eating habits....

Water pills or diuretics help you lose water weight, not fat. Image Credit: Csaba Deli/iStock/Getty Images You can lose weight with water pills, but the weight loss only lasts until your next drink. Plus, these types of pills may not be good for your health. When it comes to weight loss, you’re better off sticking with what works – a reduced-calorie diet and planned exercise. If you’re thinking about taking water pills – also known as diuretics – to drop a few pounds, check with your doctor first to discuss their safety and explore other alternatives to help you reach your goals....

Conditions such as scoliosis can affect the natural curvature of the spine. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia/iStock/Getty Images A healthy spine is imbued with a series of natural curves that describe an S formation. This natural curvature evolved as part of the spine’s built-in shock absorbing system. Arthritis, certain genetic tendencies and plain old gravity are among the things that can distort the spine’s curvature, causing pain and impairing mobility. Advertisement Yoga can do much to restore the spinal health, or at least to counter some of the negative effects caused by these conditions....

Push ups are a great chest building exercise when you have a shoulder injury. Image Credit: urbazon/E+/GettyImages While it may seem counterintuitive, using resistance to strengthen your chest muscles plays an important role in your recovery from a shoulder injury. Not only do the muscles in your chest influence your ability to move and rotate your arm, but they also provide much-needed stability to the front of the shoulder joint. Many different exercises can be done to target this important muscle group after hurting your shoulder....

Turmeric has been touted as helpful for conditions such as inflammation, pain, heart disease, high cholesterol and even cancer, but there are turmeric contraindications to be aware of. Image Credit: lacaosa/Moment/GettyImages A staple in Indian cooking and medicine, turmeric is gaining popularity as a beneficial addition to the diet. Turmeric has been touted as helpful for conditions such as inflammation, pain, heart disease, high cholesterol and even cancer, but there are turmeric contraindications to be aware of....