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10 Easy Tactics To Prevent Your Stomach From Spontaneously Combusting This Thanksgiving[I]t's almost here. Thanksgiving. The one day of the year when America unites in unabashed, self-indulgent, unadulterated fatness. It’s the one day when it’s completely okay (it’s... -
Your Hips Don’t Lie — Two Drills To Implement For Improved Hip Mobility[Y]our hips don't lie. And they’re probably screaming at you right now to pay a little attention to them. If you want to improve your posture, increase the depth of your squats, and... -
The Workout Music Friday Five-Pack, V35 — David Guetta, Ellie Goulding, Eminem, And The Weeknd[G]et amped. Every Friday we're dropping a five-pack of heart-thumping, blood-pumping workout songs to build out your playlist, hardwire a little energy into your workouts, and kickstart the... -
Swag Review — The Nike Air Zoom Fit Agility 2[N]ike is KILLING it with training shoes for women and I got the chance to test out their new Air Zoom Agility Fit 2 during one of the hardest workouts I’ve ever done: Tone House NYC. Tone... -
The Apple Pie Crumble Protein Smoothie [Recipes][W]ho doesn't love a warm slice of gooey, crumbly, explode-in-your-mouth apple pie? Liquify it this fall—and lean it up in the process—with our seasonally delicious Apple Pie Crumble Protein... -
5 Spookily Delicious, Candy-Inspired Protein Shake Recipes To Chug This Halloween [Recipes][B]OO. Happy Halloween. Addicted to candy? Probably. It's basically edible crack. As far as we're concerned, Halloween is a national, once-a-year, built-in cheat day — a few fun size bricks... -
10 Uber-Healthy Fall Dessert Recipes To Quench Your Raging Sweet ToothImage: Minimalist Baker [B]etween baked apples, warm cinnamon, and pumpkin spice everything, fall is bursting with a cornucopia of mouthgasmic flavors. But despite their radiant orange color and... -
The Workout Music Friday Five-Pack, V34 — Fetty Wap, Flux Pavilion, Future, And Years & Years[G]et amped. Every Friday we're dropping a five-pack of heart-thumping, blood-pumping workout songs to build out your playlist, hardwire a little energy into your workouts, and kickstart the... -
[WOTM, 10/2015] Annihilate Your Legs With The Lower Body Lumberjack Workout[W]E FLY HIGH. You won't be able to walk, though. That's our goal. Just being honest. Sorry we're not sorry. At all. October's WOTM—The Lower Body Lumberjack Workout—is a BEAST of a leg... -
The Workout Music Friday Five-Pack, V33 — Skrillex, Hardwell, Miguel, and G-Eazy[G]et amped. Every Friday we're dropping a five-pack of heart-thumping, blood-pumping workout songs to build out your playlist, hardwire a little energy into your workouts, and kickstart the... -
Swiss Ball Hamstring Curls — The Best Exercise You've Never Done To Build A Toned, Perky Butt [UberExercise][W]ant a tight, toned, extra perky badonkadonk? Grab a ball and start rolling. One of THE most potent butt exercises in the workout world—sitting just behind squats and lunges—is likely... -
The Workout Music Friday Five-Pack, V32 — Kaskade, Hermitude, Drake, & Sia[G]et amped. Every Friday we're dropping a five-pack of heart-thumping, blood-pumping workout songs to build out your playlist, hardwire a little energy into your workouts, and kickstart the...
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Ever Wonder What It’s Like To Be A Bodybuilding Competitor? Here’s Your All-Access Story
Why would anyone in their right mind decide to prepare for a bodybuilding competition in which you get on a stage—minimally clothed and coated in spray tan—just to get judged on your body? For anyone that’s thinking about competing, or just wants a detailed look at the process, here’s how it all goes down.
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The Growth of Social Dieting — Should You Join A “Fitness Tribe” To Lose Weight?
Looking to drop pounds? Attacking weight-loss with a GROUP can help DOUBLE your results — and make it SO MUCH more enjoyable and motivating, too.
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A Gym For Your Brain? UMiami Debuts BrainHQ — So That Your Noggin Can Lift Weights, Too [News]
Don’t neglect one of the most important parts of the body — your brain. Challenging cognitive function is just as important as your quads, abs, or biceps. A new program from UMiami could be the perfect workout to boost your brainpower.
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Snapfit — Your Newest Source Of Fitness Motivation, Via Snapchat [News]
Wish your workout buddy would send you more motivational pictures? Let Snapchat fill the void, with the first fitness brand to use their platform: Snapfit.
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Step Aside Mario Kart — Virtual Reality Treadmills Are The Newest In Fitness Gaming
Has the gym of the future arrived? Virtual reality meets total body movement with the Virtuix Omni Treadmill — a full-blown immersive experience that makes you run, jump, crouch, and sprint as you explore 3D worlds.
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Rethinking Fitness: Your Fantasy Football League Could Boost Physical Activity Levels By 31% [News]
New research suggests that the popularity of online fantasy sports leagues could be a new way to boost physical activity and the fitness of individuals.
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Barbell Denim: Jeans Designed With Athletes (And Their Quads) In Mind
Muscular quads? Love to squat? Can’t fit into ANY jeans? Barbell Denim felt the same way, so they redesigned a line of jeans to specifically fit those with an athletic build. FINALLY.
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Don’t Let The Word “Vegetable” Fool You; Especially Not In Häagen-Dazs’ New Tomato Ice Cream
Fat-free. Antioxidants. Electrolytes. Organic! Magical health words can make us THINK that we are making well-rounded choices. But you’re likely biting off more than you can chew — AND a few extra calories. The same holds for Häagen-Dazs’ new tomato ice cream.
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Is Wearable Fitness Tech Primed To Spark A Big Change In Healthcare? [News]
Out with the diamond bracelet or designer watch — in with the latest wearable fitness tech. New data shows that fitness fanatics aren’t the only ones using wearable tech; in fact, the market is dominated by the obese population. And that might lead to insurance covering your next fitness tracker.
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Food For Thought: Does A Food’s Texture (In Your Mouth) Impact How Many Calories We Eat?
The heated creamy vs. crunchy debate might hit more than just peanut butter. New research suggests that the way food feels in your mouth might impact the way you perceive calories and ultimately how MUCH you’re eating.
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