Having a strong core is essential to all movement. A strong core helps stabilize your lumbar spine and pelvis, allows you to perform movements like twisting and bending, and can even improve your athletic performance. There are a plethora of ab exercises you can do to strengthen your core,...

You might think of stress as good or bad. Planning a wedding? Good stress, right? Losing your job? Bad stress. But that’s not exactly the right way to look at it. “Stress is just our body’s natural way of responding to demanding circumstances. It’s a programmed neurobiological response,” ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a uniquely vulnerable time for many people struggling with eating difficulties. Add to that the regular seasonal toxic messaging—the post-holiday diet talk, or the pressure to “get in shape” for spring and summer—and you have a perfect storm for disordered th...

There are a ton of things that could make your exercising life a little easier, but finally discovering once and for all how to work out in the morning is definitely a big one for many people. It’s an age-old question many exercisers—myself included—have tried to effectively answer so they too can c...

Deciding on the healthiest cooking oil to use in your dish isn't always quite as simple as it seems, because you've actually got a good number of options. Despite the ubiquity of ever-popular olive oil, there are plenty of other nutrient-rich cooking oils that deserve a spot in your p...

Understanding stretching There's a lot of incorrect (and downright confusing) information about stretching out there. It can leave you with more questions than answers: Is ballistic stretching bad? What's the difference between active stretching and dynamic stretching—or ar...

After you trash your muscles in a grueling strength-training or endurance workout, you need quality protein to minimize muscle breakdown and stimulate muscle growth, as well as carbs to refuel energy stores, says Jordan Mazur, R.D., coordinator of nutrition and team die...

Frozen foods have gotten a pretty bad rap over the years thanks to the rise of T.V. dinners and microwaveable mac and cheese. Traditionally, freezer meals are loaded with sodium, preservatives, synthetic flavors, and other sketchy ingredients to help prolong shelf life as well as enhance f...

You’ve probably heard about Tabata training. But what is a Tabata workout, exactly — is it the same as HIIT, or high intensity interval training? And should these super high-intensity drills be part of your workout? Interval training — alternating periods of higher and lower intensity during a...

Water plays a key role in nearly every system in the body from regulating temperature to cushioning joints. Mild dehydration typically doesn't cause long-term health complications, but severe dehydration can lead to heat-related illnesses, like heat stroke, which can be fatal. Und...