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Girlfriend Collective swimwear comes in a variety of cuts and colors that are built to withstand any summer activity. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative I’m not a lay-out-on-the-beach type — swimming, surfing and sand sports are more my speed. The only problem? It’s hard to come by a swimsuit that’s built to withstand these summer pastimes. Advertisement Until now, that is. Enter Girlfriend Collective's new swimwear line, which features an array of simple, stylish and (perhaps most importantly) supportive suits....

Whether you're performing daily tasks — such as doing laundry — or lifting weights in the gym, a strong grip is key to your success. Image Credit: Supawat Punnanon / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages A strong grip is easy to take for granted. A grip strength test can give you an idea of how you measure up compared to your peers. Whether you’re performing daily tasks — such as doing laundry — or lifting weights in the gym, a strong grip is key to your success....

Banana chips, raisins, prunes and other dried fruits are rich in antioxidants that fight inflammation and scavenge oxidative stress. Image Credit: udra/iStock/GettyImages Dried fruits are added to hundreds of recipes, from cakes and pies to puddings and granola. But are they really that healthy? It depends on whom you ask. For low-carb dieters, dried fruits are a sugar bomb. Nutritionists, on the other hand, emphasize the health benefits of dry fruits and their role in a balanced diet....

A sugar cane harvester drops a load of cane into a truck to be taken away for processing. Image Credit: ChrisVanLennepPhoto/iStock/Getty Images Around 70 percent of the world’s sugar supply is extracted from sugar cane, according to website of Sugar Knowledge International. This table sugar, also known as sucrose, is a combination of two simple sugar molecules: the simple carbohydrates fructose and glucose. It is stored in the sap of the sugar cane plant....

A portrait of two cyclists outdoors on bikes. Image Credit: moodboard/moodboard/Getty Images Once you have invested in the bike, cycling can be a relatively cheap, highly effective method for burning calories over a short space of time. The number of calories you burn depends on your weight, the distance you travel and the speed you ride the bike. Advertisement Slower-Speed Cycling If you weigh 155 lbs. and travel 12 miles every 60 minutes, you’ll burn 596 calories....

There are approximately 32 calories in 2 teaspoons of sugar. Image Credit: Suwannar Kawila / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Do you know how much sugar is lurking in your food? To give you a better idea, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the average percentage of total daily intake from added sugar is 13 percent, which equates to 335 calories for women and 239 calories in sugar for men. Advertisement Contrast those figures with the recommendations from the American Heart Association, which state that most women should not exceed 100 calories or 6 teaspoons of sugar per day and men should not exceed 150 calories or 9 teaspoons per day, and it's easy to see how excess sugar is a problem for many adults....

A woman in a towel standing by a swimming pool. Image Credit: AnneMS/iStock/Getty Images Swimming is an excellent moderate-level aerobic exercise and a good calorie burner. Cold water temperatures can increase this calorie burn. However, cold temperatures may also lead to consumption of more calories. If your goal is weight loss, swimming in cold water can be a mixed blessing. Advertisement Calories Burned A study performed at the University of Florida showed slightly more calories are burned in cold water exercise than in warm....

You can burn calories using the treadmill. Image Credit: nd3000/iStock/Getty Images Burning 800 calories a day can help you fast-track your weight-loss goals. Although this type of calorie burn is possible on a treadmill, you’re really going to have to work for it, using extra speed, incline or a serious time investment to meet that ambitious goal. Advertisement Work It on the Treadmill If burning 800 calories a day on the treadmill is your goal, it’s going to take a while....

Having a companion, in any shape or size, can relieve loneliness. Image Credit: fotografixx/E+/GettyImages If you’re feeling increasingly lonely in your current day to day, here’s one small comfort: You’re not the only one. In fact, a September 2020 study published in ​JAMA​ found that the number of U.S. adults experiencing depression symptoms has tripled since the middle of April, and it’s not difficult to guess why that might be....

When exercising after 50, work according to your fitness level and experience. Image Credit: milan2099/E+/GettyImages There’s no denying that our bodies change throughout our lives (sometimes for the better!), and that what felt good when we were 25 might not feel so good when we’re 65. Advertisement But do you need to stop (or start) doing certain things when you hit a certain age? Video of the Day Train for Your Fitness Level, Not Your Age What exercises you do and don’t do should depend way more on your overall health and training age (how long you’ve been working out consistently) than your chronological age (how many years you’ve lived)....

Eating around the same time every morning is one of the simplest habits you can adopt for better gut health. Image Credit: Oliver Rossi/Stone/GettyImages Your gut works hard for you all day, every day, digesting food, helping your immune system function, managing your mood and more. Showing it some love when you first wake up can help your GI tract function at its best — and in turn, support your health as a whole....

These fun exercises build cardio and strength. But most importantly, they get you playing and enjoying movement. Image Credit: Flashpop/DigitalVision/GettyImages There was a day, not that long ago, when you just loved to move. It was your favorite way to play. You ran, skipped, maybe you climbed money bars or was a rebel and scurried up slides on your hands and knees. Advertisement Then, eventually — let us guess — movement became "exercise....

You may be losing weight but not inches around your waist if the extra fiber you're eating is making you bloated. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages When you’ve changed your diet and started exercising in an effort to lose weight, it’s natural to want to see your hard work pay off as the number on the scale goes down. But what happens if you’re losing weight but not inches around your waist? Are you doing something wrong?...

Lactase breaks up lactose so you can absorb it. Image Credit: View Stock/View Stock/Getty Images Lactose is milk sugar; you consume it any time you drink milk or eat dairy products. To absorb its components and use them for energy, you digest it with lactase, an enzyme produced by your digestive tract. Lactase reacts with lactose, splitting it into two smaller sugar molecules that you can absorb. Advertisement Lactose Lactose, or milk sugar, is very similar in chemical composition to sucrose, which is table sugar....

Goji berries are full of antioxidants that are linked to preventing disease, but there are some risks you should be aware of. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages In This Article Goji Berry Nutrition Dried Goji Berries Benefits Side Effects The goji berry has climbed its way to the top of the nutritious foods list, claiming a spot as a "superfood." If you take a look at goji berries' nutrition, it's easy to understand why....

An ancient Greek helmet on the floor of a coliseum. Image Credit: stevewanstall/iStock/Getty Images The Olympics were first officially inaugurated in Greece in 776 B.C. While there were a limited number of sports, athletes participated in a variety of training methods, from simply practicing their sport, to the legendary Milo of Croton lifting a calf overhead every day until it became a full-grown bull. While actual records of their training are somewhat limited, researchers have some knowledge of how these early Greek athletes trained....

references Bowflex: "Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE Home Gym" Bowflex: "Bowflex Xtreme SE Home Gym" The Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE (right) is the newer, upgraded version of the Xtreme SE (left). Image Credit: Bowflex/LIVESTRONG.com Creative Image Credit: Bowflex/LIVESTRONG.com Creative Bowflex Xtreme Bowflex Xtreme 2 ‌Cost‌ $1,299 $1,499 ‌Exercises‌ 65+ 70+ ‌Pulley System‌ no-change system change system ‌Pulley Positions‌ 3 4 ‌Available Resistance‌ 210 to 410 lbs. 210 to 410 lbs. ‌Dimensions‌ 4’ 1" W x 7’ H x 4’ 5" L 157 lbs....

Pharmacist hoding a prescription and a mobile device Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images Whether you are seeking treatment for depression and don’t want to gain weight, or you want to consider using an antidepressant to help with weight loss, knowing how these medications affect metabolism and appetite can help guide your decision making process. Medications do not replace the need to eat fewer calories than you expend each day, and they are not equally effective for all people....

Fish is higher in healthy fats than meat. Both fish and meat provide healthy nutrition, but both also come with health caveats. Meat and fish, along with poultry, are the best sources of protein and iron. Both have a place in a healthy diet, but cutting down on red meat and increasing fish may improve your health. Advertisement Protein Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks for tissue, skin and muscle....

Corn starch can interfere with your attempts to lose weight. Image Credit: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc../Blend Images/Getty Images Weight loss is at its most basic an exercise in applied physics. The more calories you burn, the more weight you lose. Different foods can help or hinder your efforts to lose weight, depending on their nutritional content and calorie composition. Corn starch, a common ingredient in many foods, is a food that falls on the hindering side of this equation....