Fitness

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Strengthening a weak core is no easy feat, which is why we rounded up the 19 best core-strengthening exercises, handpicked by certified trainers, to make it a little easier. Because, really, working on your core strength shouldn’t feel like a chore. It’s one of the most important things you can do for your body, way

Lady Gaga is a longtime advocate for mental health awareness. The singer and actor even started her own foundation, the Born This Way Foundation, to support youth mental health and to encourage kindness and empathy. Gaga’s passion for the topic comes from a personal place — and now she’s opening up about her own recent

The Superman exercise is an effective back extension exercise that strengthens your lower back and tones your glutes and hamstrings. But since your arms are extended, you’ll also target your upper back and shoulders. It’s a complimentary exercise to all those ab exercises you do like crunches and leg lifts since it targets the other

Joe Jonas recently shared his daily 30-minute workout during episode three of Messenger’s Moments Between the Moments series featuring the Jonas Brothers. “I’ve made an effort in this year to really work on my mental health and prioritize the umbrella of what that means for me, and it’s also taking care of my body physically,”

12-hour fasting is a form of intermittent fasting (IF) also known as 12:12, that many people try for weight loss and health benefits including improved digestion, increased energy, and improved sleep. As a certified personal trainer, I don’t follow a specific diet, but I recently tried the Clean Program, a 21-day detox created by Dr.

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In a world of social media filters, Photoshop, and perfect lighting and angles, we can forget one very important fact — most people have cellulite. It’s totally normal! Some have cellulite on their stomach, or on their thighs, tush, or on the backs of their arms. Of course, cellulite is nothing to be ashamed of

It’s hard to compete with the amazing post-workout feeling of bliss many athletes experience. The release of endorphins after a hard run, intense HIIT workout, or strength workout feels so energizing, but what doesn’t feel so great is the frequent calf soreness and tightness experienced afterward. Sure, they might be small, but your calves are

Strengthen your upper body and tone your core all at once with this ab and arm workout with dumbbells. Not all 10 moves use weights — some are bodyweight exercises — making it a well-rounded workout to really target your arms and abs. This workout is fast-paced and intense, and even though it’ll take under

I firmly believe that everyone has a right to listen to whatever the heck they want to when they work out. Whatever motivates you, whatever pushes you to run a little bit faster or get in that last rep, that’s what you should listen to: whether that’s rap, K-pop, Disney soundtracks, sea shanties, or Mariah

No matter who you are, taking care of your mental health is extremely important. There’s no right or wrong way to improve it — you may choose to take medication, journal, exercise, work with a mental health professional, do art therapy, or a combination of practices to manage and improve your well-being. If you’ve been

Image Source: Courtesy of Liza David / UCLA Athletics Olympic team silver medalist Jordan Chiles, who just returned from a successful nationwide tour, is finally stepping into her next chapter as a freshman with UCLA gymnastics. Her very first practice took place over the weekend, and Chiles is proving she’s ready to make the transition

I love a good squat, but I know that it isn’t as effective at targeting my glutes as I once thought (aka, when I used to take on 30-day squat challenges in high school long before I came into this industry and did my research). In fact, though squats recruit your glutes and hamstrings, they

Get ready to break a sweat with Mercedes Owens! She will take you through a 30-minute dumbbell workout, which will begin with a quick warmup. This full-body workout will have you doing a series of exercises including, but not limited to, bicep curls, squats, sit-ups, shoulder presses, single weighted swings, and so much more. After

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The defining aspect of the ketogenic diet, aka keto, is that it’s low-carb in the extreme. Just how low-carb? If you’re doing keto right, carbs should account for five to 10 percent of your daily macronutrient intake. The actual amount in grams varies based on your weight and fitness level, but it could be anywhere

Sometimes we need that extra bit of motivation to get us up off the couch, into workout clothes, and out the door. Music has always been the thing that helps power me through a workout, but the playlist I choose depends on the mood I’m in. Do I want to feel like I’m at an

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