A boxer exercising outside in an urban lot. Image Credit: moodboard/moodboard/Getty Images To keep standards of safety inside the ring, amateur and professional boxers compete in designated weight divisions. Fighters weigh in for a fight 24 hours before they face off, and they must fall within a certain range on the scale. Although boxers weigh nearly the same amount the day before the fight, they are usually much larger the following night....
The idea of losing weight might bring to mind eating a limited intake of calories and sweating through a daily vigorous exercise routine, but deep breathing offers help, too. According to a study conducted by Anand B. Shetty at Hampton University in Virginia, the deep-breathing techniques of yoga can change the brain's metabolic activity and decrease body mass index in teens with obesity. Advertisement Effects Deep breathing provides your body’s cells with oxygen, which helps you absorb nutrients....
If you prepare it the right way, you don't have to worry about the calories in tortilla soup or taco soup. Image Credit: CCat82/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Tortilla Soup Nutrition Chicken Tortilla Soup Nutrition Taco Soup Nutrition Tortilla soup is a traditional Mexican dish made with tomatoes, chicken, chiles in adobo sauce and, of course, tortillas. A calorie-rich food, tortilla soup gets much of its nutritional value from carbohydrates and fats, particularly saturated fats....
Close up of a woman taking a pill Image Credit: moodboard/moodboard/Getty Images Everyone needs vitamin D, but the amounts needed and the possible benefits of taking higher amounts of vitamin D are hot debate topics in medicine. Two forms of vitamin D are available as supplements, vitamin D2, also called ergocalciferol and D3, called cholecalciferol. D3 is the form synthesized by the skin and D2 is the type synthesized by plants....
Blanching makes Brussels sprouts tender, while sautéing gives them flavor. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Though these tiny cruciferous vegetables look like a pint-sized version of a head of cabbage, Brussels sprouts pack a flavor that’s all their own. Rather high in protein for a vegetable, Brussels sprouts provide 2 grams of protein in just a 1/2-cup serving. Advertisement While just blanching the Brussels sprouts can make them tender enough to be enjoyable, sautéing them in olive oil after blanching can help to lend flavor to these veggies....
The heart-healthy Mediterranean diet — which includes lots of fruits and vegetables along with healthy fats — is a smart choice for those with factor V Leiden. Image Credit: ClarkandCompany/E+/GettyImages You might have heard that “you can’t choose your family,” and the same applies to the genes you inherit from them. Advertisement Everyone is born with two copies of the factor V — pronounced factor five — gene. This gene is responsible for aiding in normal blood clotting....
Smoking cigarettes weakens the immune system. Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a virus that causes warts. The most common kind is genital HPV, and at least half of sexually active men and women contract it at some point in their lives, says the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. There are more than 40 kinds of HPV and some strains of the virus can cause cervical cancer and other cancers such as penile or anal cancers....
Squash is high in vitamin A and makes for a delicious side dish. Image Credit: Lilechka75/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Baked Roasted Banana squash is the offensive lineman of the vegetable garden, a behemoth that frequently tops 100 pounds and can easily grow to more than 3 feet long. Although its size makes it impractical for most home gardeners, it works in the favor of cooks. Advertisement The squash is so large retailers usually sell it in oven-ready portions, already cut and with the seeds removed....
Grits taste great when prepared with garlic and cheese, or when they are served with fish, poultry or meat. Image Credit: Lynne Mitchell/iStock/GettyImages Many people love to start the day with a lightly sweetened cereal like oatmeal, but others crave something with a savory taste. Microwave grits are just as easy to prepare as instant oats, and this popular porridge made from cornmeal makes a great base for toppings like cheese, meat or vegetables....
Although the 12-3-30 workout has specific parameters, you can customize the routine for your fitness level. Image Credit: M_a_y_a/E+/GettyImages HIIT, Metcon and now 12-3-30. It seems like there’s no shortage of cryptic workout names out there. And if you’re curious to learn more about the treadmill workout routine that’s sweeping social media, you’re in the right place. Advertisement Learn how to do the 12-3-30 workout on a treadmill near you and how to customize this routine for your fitness level....
Focusing on cardio without strength-training can undermine your weight-loss efforts. Image Credit: kali9/E+/GettyImages You’re hitting the gym hard and often, but the number on the scale isn’t budging. You know working out is key to weight loss — but do you know how to exercise to lose weight? Turns out, there are a few common mistakes that can thwart your progress. Advertisement But don't surrender to the scale just yet. Here, experts share six common exercise pitfalls that may prevent you from dropping pounds, plus advice on how to get back on track....
Getting big biceps at the age of 50 requires proper training and nutrition. Resistance training workouts inflict muscular damage and the food you eat provides the nutrients required for your body to rebuild muscles bigger and stronger. Even if your focus is developing big biceps, you should still attempt to train all the body’s muscle groups evenly to prevent imbalance and/or injury. Always consult with your doctor before beginning any resistance training program....
Ab exercises are just one part of a multipronged approach you can take to reduce your baby fat. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages Getting rid of belly fat after pregnancy is one of those goals — right up there with your baby sleeping through the night — that can seem both monumentally important and frustratingly elusive. Advertisement But while your baby may be in charge of your sleep patterns for a while, toning your lower stomach is under your control....
Although sometimes medical intervention is necessary, exercise combined with healthy diet may help reduce the appearance of gynecomastia, or "man boobs." Image Credit: BartekSzewczyk/iStock/GettyImages Did you know that men have breast tissue too? Although it usually isn’t that apparent, a hormonal imbalance known as gynecomastia — sometimes colloquially referred to as man boobs or even moobs — can cause that tissue to swell and become more noticeable. Obesity is just one of many medical conditions and lifestyle factors that can contribute to this hormonal imbalance so, although exercise and weight loss aren’t necessarily magic cures for this condition, they might help a lot....
1 of 16 Overview Mason jar meals are easy, portable and on-trend. And since we "eat" with our eyes first, Mason jars are a gorgeous way to show off all the textures, colors and layers of food before you even take a bite. This nutritious collection of mason jar recipes, which you can put in a calorie tracker to journal your daily intake, includes balanced breakfasts to kickstart your day, colorful lunch options that will keep you energized, and restaurant-style dinners that are crowd-pleasers....
1 of 17 Overview Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? Right around the end of the year (or the beginning of a new year), people create their lists of vows to stop bad habits and start positive ones. Individuals have long embarked on the quest for self-improvement at the beginning of each new year to varying degrees of success. You may have even set some for yourself in years past....
Get your sweat on with these 23 songs recommended by our staff and community. Image Credit: yacobchuk/iStock/GettyImages You’ve already done the hard part and made the decision to work out, and you’re ready to go! But some days you just need a little extra motivation to get out the door and to the gym. Music is a great motivator. Just hearing your favorite up-beat song can get your feet moving and get you mentally ready to dominate your workout....
Yoga doesn't look a certain way; it feels a certain way. Image Credit: Natalia Tabilo/LIVESTRONG.com Creative The 30-Day Yoga Challenge progresses from foundational poses to more complex asanas with variations and modifications for every body. Get all the details on the challenge here. If you’ve been avoiding yoga because you’re intimidated by all the Instagram pictures you see of thin, beautiful people doing handstands on the beach, let us try to change your perception of what yoga can be....
The creamy paste works wonderfully with veggies like cauliflower. Image Credit: OksanaKiian/iStock/GettyImages Tahini is a staple ingredient in hummus, but truth be told, there are so many other ways to use this healthy ingredient beyond a dip or spread. Advertisement Tahini is a paste made of sesame seeds and contains healthy minerals such as copper, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc and selenium, D.J. Blatner, RDN and author of The Superfood Swap: The 4-Week Plan to Eat What You Crave Without the C....
A scoop of protein powder sits next to a glass of chocolate milk. Image Credit: PeoGeo/iStock/Getty Images The Slimfast plan involves eating two meal-replacement shakes or bars, three healthy snacks and one self-prepared, 500-calorie meal for a total of about 1,200 calories daily. The plan is convenient but may not be for everyone since it has a limited selection of bars and shakes. If it’s not for you, or you’re looking to rotate between similar plans, there are alternatives available....
