How to Actually Enjoy Treadmill Running This Winter

16/04/2025

Running is invigorating: feeling the wind moving through your hair, your body connecting with the earth beneath your feet, a chance to take stock of the world that moves around you and the world that moves within you. Unless, of course, the weather sucks. Then it’s time to book it indoors and hit everyone’s “favorite” cardio machine, the treadmill...

5 Beginner Workout Mistakes a Trainer Is Begging You To Stop Making

13/04/2025

Starting a new fitness routine is nothing short of exhilarating. Within the first week, you’ll likely find yourself with more energy, better sleep, a boosted mood, and the feeling of accomplishment that comes along with knowing that you’re doing something good for your body. But while any sort of movement deserves to be celebrated, there are a few beginner workout mistakes a trainer wants you to stop making in order to reap the full benefits of your new regimen...

6 Ways to Make Your Chili Healthier

10/04/2025

The days are officially getting colder and darker, which means it's the ideal time to perfect your chili recipe. The classic dish, which is typically made with ground meat, tomatoes, and kidney beans, as well as seasonings such as garlic, onions, and cumin, is the perfect cold-weather meal. Chili can be made in advance, you can easily prepare a large quantity...

4 Ways to Uncover the Motivation to Lose Weight

07/04/2025

Swimsuits, skinny jeans, doctors' orders: Which is most on your mind? The promise to commit to a fitness plan is always a personal one, yet one we break time and again. No matter what sparked your momentum, staying the course is central to your weight loss goals. Here, a glimpse at the nuts and bolts of motivation, plus tricks for finding the enthusiasm...

How Healthy Are Lentils? What Nutritionists Need You to Know

04/04/2025

Lentils are like the little legumes that could. Sure, they're super nutritious. But that's only the beginning.

"Lentils are extremely versatile," says Sylvia Klinger, a registered dietitian and owner of Hispanic Food Communications. "Not only do they make a great addition to lunches and dinners, but you'd be surprised to learn how delicious they can be for snacks and even breakfast."

Your Soleus Can Sideline You After a Long Run, But We Found Ways to Prevent It

01/04/2025

How often do you think about your soleus muscle when you run? Probably never—unless you’re experiencing soleus pain—and that’s to your own detriment, says David Siik, senior manager of running and creator of Precision Running at Equinox. “This is a really undervalued muscle in the body, and one that’s critical for running,” he says...

The Surprising Health Benefits of a 4-Second Workout

29/03/2025

One of the main complaints about exercise is that it requires a big time investment — with hours of toil and sweat necessary to see a health payoff.

But what if just a few seconds of movement repeated a few times in a row could get you there?

How to Get The Best Walking Workout – Whether You Have 5 Minutes or 40

26/03/2025

Walking is one of the best forms of exercise. It requires no equipment, can be done anywhere and has a plethora of benefits for our physical and mental health. Research even shows that walking more as a society could reduce rates of chronic disease.

Because it is an activity we all do every day, walking is often overlooked as a serious form of exercise. Even just a short walk each day...

The Types of Stretching Fitness Experts Recommend — and One They Avoid

23/03/2025

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 are they the same thing? It's understandable if you're scratching your head...

Experts Settle the Debate: Is It Better to Work Out in the Morning or at Night?

20/03/2025

I don't know what's worse: the alarm blaring at 5 a.m., filling me with workout dread, or the anxiety that tends to creep in at the end of the day after I've failed to squeeze in some exercise. I love working out, but sometimes it's so hard to find that sweet spot in the day to get it done. Plus, there's a lot of debate about what time of day is most effective...