Foregoing gym visits for long hours at the office can have very real consequences. “People who sit more have higher cholesterol, blood sugar, and triglycerides,” says Tom Holland, MS, CSCS, exercise physiologist and author of Beat the Gym.
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The last thing you want to do at the end of a grueling workout is instantly add back all of the calories you've just torched — but that’s essentially what you’re doing when you reach for most sports drinks. On average, these post-workout beverages clock in at 200 calories....
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Okay, we get it, your workout was so hard yesterday, and you can’t. move. a muscle. While we’re all guilty of wearing our soreness as a badge of post-workout pride once in a while (and you totally deserve it for giving your workout your all).
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You must have sweated off hundreds of calories during that Spin class, so it’s totally okay to indulge in a bowl of ice cream when you get home—right? Not so fast. Research shows that people tend to reward themselves with rich foods and large portions after exercising...
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I'm terrible at trying to meditate -- I can never shut off my brain or sit still!" Sound familiar? You know practices like mindfulness meditation are good for you, but they just seem so counter to our 20-tabs-open-at-a-time lifestyle that it's hard to imagine where to start. We asked Marianela Medrano, Ph.D., a licensed professional counselor and member of the American Counseling Association, for help.
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It’s a debate that’s raged since the first weight was lifted: Is it better or worse to work out on an empty stomach? During the eternal battle of fed versus fasted exercise, but it’s time for this madness to end. We have the final answer. “It’s time to dismantle some old myths about eating and exercise.”Well, not the final answer. Different people work out best under different circumstances.
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Pre-workout, I’ve noticed there are certain things that work for me: a banana with peanut butter, plenty of water the night before, gentle stretching. But your post-workout ritual is just as important as your pre. Cycle House instructor Brandon Mills has these three very important post-intense workout must-dos that can help prevent soreness, fatigue, and dehydration.
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According to Hector Lopez, active women who run and exercise regularly are six to eight times more likely than similarly active men to suffer an ACL or ligament injury. Why? The angle of a woman's pelvis puts her knee in a position that can place an abnormal amount of strain on theligaments in her leg.
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It always sneaks up on you; one minute you're surrounded by chocolates on Valentine's Day, then before you can say "I'm going on a diet" you're suddenly accepting invites to beach barbecues and pool parties.
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Weight-loss rookies beware: despite your best efforts, you may be making some well-intentioned mistakes that not only halt your progress, but can actually cause weight gain, leaving you feeling anything but motivated.
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Feeling like you hit the gym pretty regularly but aren't seeing results? One of these post-workout habits may be sabotaging your weight-loss results.
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With rowing studios like CityRow, RowZone,Brooklyn Crew, and GoRow quickly cropping up in NYC, New Jersey, LA , and Chicago , is rowing kicking spinning to the curb and becoming the new workout craze?
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Sure, it's the New Year, so you want to have that get up and go sensation. But between frigid temperatures, early sunsets and most likely, a sugar and carb-filled holiday, that's not as easy as it sounds.
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Inner thigh fat is probably the hardest part of the leg to trim down. Here are some great exercises to get you looking good in those skinny jeans!
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Fortunately for my hypothetical clients, getting your foot in the fitness door takes more than a side ponytail and a love of Gaga. But what exactly does it take? To find out, I asked a few pros to set me straight and strong. Here's what I learned.