Author: Richard C. Trotter
The pandemic has drastically changed so many things in our day-to-day routines, and for many of us, we’ve shifted to working from home indefinitely. While there are perks to having an “office” just a few steps from your bed (hello midday laundry!), it’s undeniable that without a commute and office, we’re moving around less and spending more time in an undesirable position. In an office setting, you are constantly moving and getting exercise, even if you don’t realize it. You have to walk to the bathroom, to the copier, to and from the parking lot or public transportation, to your…
After a long day, sometimes the last thing you want to do is cook dinner. Before you order takeout, or subject yourself to leftovers for the umpteenth time, we’ve got another idea. These 30-minute meals are healthy, easy to cook and varied enough to address your every craving. We’ve got Asian-inspired dishes, seafood and vegetarian options — and most importantly, tacos. Did we mention that many of these dinners actually take less than 30 minutes to pull together? RELATED: 12 Brilliant Meal Prep Ideas to Free Up Your Time What’s more, these dinners are all low-calorie enough that you could…
When you notice the same running shoe popping up all over your social media feeds, and on the feet of several runners in your community, you gotta figure they’re offering something pretty great. Recently, the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v13 seemed to be nearly everywhere I looked, with pretty unanimous love coming from all kinds of runners. Personally, I’d previously tried last year’s model and honestly didn’t love them. They were full of cushion, sure, but to me, it felt like strapping pillows to my feet; I just sunk into them with each step, with almost no bounce. But…
When it comes to getting rid of love handles, more often than not, whittling your middle comes down to better nutrition paired with ab exercises that target the obliques. CeCe Marizu, former Daily Burn 365 trainer, says, “It’s important to build up both your internal and external obliques because they create a force that builds strength to allow muscle to take over the fatty areas everyone calls their love handles.” Sculpting your oblique muscles will not only give you a more defined midsection, it will also help stabilize your core and support your back. “Your external obliques will help your…
Whether from social media, magazines, or TV shows, you may have heard that seed oils are bad, bad, bad. (There’s always a food to demonize, it seems like.) Some people claim that there are harmful ties between seed oils and inflammation, gut health, general health, and so on. But a lot of that information is misleading, according to nutrition experts. It’s either myths or half-truths with missing pieces. Plus, inflammation isn’t as bad as it’s often portrayed to be; in fact, exercise leads to short-term inflammation. Plus, we have to keep in mind how “inflammation” is a buzzword that’s often…
What’s low-impact, fun, and an efficient way to build endurance? Jump rope! Take the Beginner Jump Rope Challenge for a total-body burn that will take your agility, balance, and coordination to new heights. If you haven’t picked up a jump rope since you were a kid, don’t worry! Josh, Kelsey, and guest expert Bernadette will teach you everything you need to know to take your playground pastime to the next level. From basic foot patterns and jump mechanics to more complex skills, you’ll finish each workout feeling accomplished, centered, and grounded, all in fifteen minutes or less. The Beginner Jump…
There are times when it is kosher for your eyes to be bigger than your belly—during Thanksgiving dinner or at a Michelin star restaurant, for example. However, you never want your eyes to be bigger than your ass hole. Trying to insert something into your bum that is girthier than your bum can comfortably accept is the fastest way to cock-block your anal experience from pleasure, and replace that potential with pain. (Not ideal for anyone looking for enjoyable anal sex or an anal orgasm!) Instead, it’s better to err on the side of smallness with an anal sex toy,…
We all love the thought of clean eating: Consuming nourishing, whole foods that will make us feel great. But as with most things, liking the idea of clean eating is a whole lot easier than actually putting a plan into place. After all, microwave meals can be convenient (and sometimes aren’t all that bad for you), and it’s often easier to snack on chips than to take the time to slice an apple or peel an orange. That’s why we did the hard work for you, with this weeklong menu filled with clean eats. Print out the whole list and…
Holy grocery bills — those store-bought protein bars sure aren’t cheap! While a protein bar can be a convenient way to fuel up before or after a workout, some varieties contain a long list of artificial ingredients and added sugars, which can do more harm than good. Luckily, these homemade protein bar recipes have none of the junk and all of the protein, thanks to energy-boosting ingredients like nuts, nut butters, and protein powder. Can’t have whey? Swap in a vegan protein powder instead. Make your bars ahead of time and enjoy them all week, whether you’re snacking on-the-go or need…
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