19 Signs Your Fitness Routine Is ‘Working’ That Have Nothing to Do With Weight Loss

For far too long working out has been conflated with weight loss. Even now fitness Instagram remains saturated with before-and-after collages, showing bodily changes said to result from a whole bunch of exercise programs, from strength training and Pilates to running and biking. This perpetuates one of the most pervasive myths in fitness: that the only reason...

Is Hummus Good for You? Dietitians Explain the Dip’s Health Benefits

Whether you need lunch in a pinch or a snack to tide you over before dinner, hummus is one of those savory treats that never fails to please. Made from mashed chickpeas and tahini, plus extras like olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, the dip is just as delicious as it is simple...

A Top Trainer Breaks Down Your Deadlift Problems

Deadlifts are one of the most foundational exercises in the gym, for good reason. The movement that hits the entire posterior chain (lower back muscles, glutes, and hamstrings), and serves as one of the big three powerlifting events. But some lifters stay away from the exercise as a point of principle, and claim it's a one-way ticket to back pain...

Why You Should Stop Using the Term 'Clean Eating'

"Clean eating" may not be a prescriptive, fully formed diet à la the Mediterranean or keto eating styles, but the concept and terminology are just as pervasive — and influential. Gwyneth Paltrow has her own cookbook, The Clean Plate, featuring more than 100 recipes designed to "make clean eating doable and even fun." Instagram users have posted...

Walking to Lose Weight: Does It Work?

Looking for an easy-to-start workout regimen that can show results, without having to go to the gym or spend money on equipment?

Try walking.

It might not seem like the most efficient exercise available, but experts on the topic say it can help with weight loss, mental health...

How to Manage Snacking From Your Pandemic Home Office

The new year brings with it some old circumstances: working from home, self- isolating again, and having close access to food almost all of the time.

Some of us may enjoy more home-cooked meals and not having to walk too far for a snack, but working close to the refrigerator poses a challenge to maintaining healthy eating habits. Rest assured...

5 Beginner Workout Moves a Trainer Says Will Set You Up for Success

Once you've decided that you're ready to start a new fitness routine, the next challenge is mastering some beginner workout moves. And all of that can feel pretty intimidating. "While getting into a new workout routine may seem daunting, it can in fact be very exciting and rewarding," says Scott Thompson, director of Athletics at F45 Training...

So, What Exactly Counts as Power Walking? A Sports Cardiologist Explains

Whenever I think about power walking, I think of my mom, a woman who walks with pointed fingers stabbing through the air in front of her, legs marching forward at lightning speed. Walking with her always feels like running a marathon; she has one speed and one speed only—fast. I, on the other hand, have never mastered the subtle art of walking...

7 Cheap and Healthy Foods to Liven Up Your Lunch

Lunch is often the meal that gets the least attention. It tends to be the one that we eat because we have to — or worse, skip because we don’t have the time or energy for it. But lunch is an important part of your day. Nourishing your body with nutrients at lunchtime will supply you with the energy you need to conquer the rest of your day. To ensure you’ll never...

Constant Fatigue? Here’s When to See a Doctor If You’re Tired All the Time

When you’re feeling tired all the time, it’s easy to dismiss the constant fatigue as no biggie. After all, practically everyone is exhausted; it’s an unfortunate side effect of living through such stressful, unprecedented times.

But there’s a difference between instantly drifting off at bedtime and actually struggling with extreme fatigue all day...