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WHEN IT COMES TO BODY-WEIGHT exercises, few are as challenging as the chinup. In one pull you’ll work your back (primarily the lats), arms (mostly the biceps), shoulders, and core. “It’s one of the best body-weight exercises you can include in your e

WEAK GLUTES can mean more than just weaker lifts. One study published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science found that subjects who trained their glutes reduced the feeling of back pain and increased lumbar stability. As for the best move to hit

IF A SWIMSUIT IS SOMETHING YOU WEAR ONLY TO sit by the pool, it may be time to get it wet. Swimming is a great way to recover after a hard strength day or to get in some fat-burning cardio. In fact, a study in the International Journal of Sports Medi

At some point in the past few workouts, you’ve probably done a pushup, and there’s a good chance you’ve done it wrong. “People often do pushups incorrectly. They’ll place their hands in the wrong position, let the midsection sag, or flare the elbows

FEELING A STABBING PAIN near your heel when you step out of bed in the morning or when you get up from your desk? You might have developed plantar fasciitis, one of the most common foot injuries facing athletes today. “It’s the complaint that brings

The idea is to eliminate all the foods that make you feel crappy (processed food, alcohol, sugar), as well as foods that might be making you feel bad—such as beans, legumes (soy, tofu, chickpeas, peas, lentils, peanuts), dairy, and grains—for 30 days

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THERE’S NO shortage of newfangled burritos, from Soyrizo-stuffed breakfast versions to the sushi-style sort, but we’re still partial to the traditional meat, cheese, and bean variety. The problem? A single burrito can top 1,000 calories and is often

STRICT DIETS are a drag, and excessive exercise isn’t healthy. Luckily, research shows that these simple fat-loss strategies can help you peel off excess pounds so you can perform at your full potential. 1 GET IN SYNC. Calories do count, but meal ti

EVERY SHOT you down is about 100 calories, so the last thing you should do is add sugar to your drink. Good thing, then, that many top mixologists have begun swapping lazy syrups and sugar-laden mixers for more healthy, natural ingredients. To help y

● Start in a pushup position with your hands shoulder-width apart, placed slightly more underneath your chest than shoulders, fingers pointed forward . ● Round your spine toward the sky and simultaneously draw your left knee toward your nose . ●

LOSING THREE fights in a row is the unofficial Mendoza Line of the UFC. Only a few special fighters have been allowed to stay with the organization after four consecutive losses, so when UFC president Dana White called Jessica Eye the Monday after he

SEAFOOD PREPARATION HAS become an art form for Stephanie Harris-Uyidi, also known as the “Posh Pescatarian” to her legions of YouTube followers. A glance at any of her Picasso-like plates reveals what resembles an art exhibit instead of a post-workou

Lower-body workouts are intense for good reason. Those powerful muscles can generate a lot of force, so you need exercises that get them fully engaged and exhausted. But a heavy lifting day doesn’t necessarily translate to a balanced lower body. Clas

Who doesn’t want to get more for less? That’s the beauty of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), a proven training method that’s become a workout staple for fitness enthusiasts everywhere. Most HIIT workouts are a combination of short, all-out bu

IF YOU’VE BEEN LIVING UNDER A ROCK, HERE’S A primer on the keto diet: Our body traditionally uses glucose to fuel both our muscles and our brain. When you cut your carb intake to less than 5% to 10% of your total calories, the glucose deprivation for

IF YOU’VE held on to that extra winter padding around your abs, hips, and thighs, then it’s time to set that fat on fire with the incredibly handy gliders in your workout toolbox. New York Sports Clubs trainer Morgan Anderson has programmed this dece

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START THINKING ABOUT YOUR ABS diet and workout plan right now and you’ll be ready with a sexy six-pack before summer’s out. Eight weeks is all it takes. Sound too good to be true? We promise: You’ve got this. Celebrity trainer and two-time Golden Glo

GETTING TO A CERTAIN HEALTH GOAL —whether you want to lose weight, get stronger, or just have your body operate better—requires more than just a gym plan and some suggested foods to eat. You need to thoroughly understand everything that goes into you

Lexus claims that its new RX family SUV is even comfier than before while a seasonal sprinkling of updates to the exterior and interior continue to retain a modern look and feel. Across the range the headlights are slimmer, bumpers are more rounded w

You’ll be hearing the name Seltos a lot in the coming months. Either from a friend, neighbour or personal trainer flashing the keys to their new SUV. And as far as KIA’s SUVs go, this is the smallest one and by logic also the cheapest one coming in a

Is this our favourite car of the year? I am getting ahead of myself although I genuinely believe Hyundai’s smart new Venue has a lot going for it. It’s a little smaller and cheaper than the KIA Seltos with a footprint more on par with the T-Cross and