Not Feeling Motivated? Try These 5 Ways To Get Your Running Groove Back

Five tips and tricks for days when you just. can't. get. out. the. door. There are days when the alarm goes off and you practically pop out of bed, super eager to run. And then there are days when, well, the snooze button...

Is Pickle Juice Really That Great for Post-Workout Recovery?

Or are there better ways to help your body recuperate? A registered dietitian investigates. Post-workout drinks can be key for recovery and performance, this we know. Typically we reach for water, Gatorade, or good ol'...

3 Easy Mind Tricks to Help You Beat Cravings

Forget willpower. Learn how to distract yourself instead. You know the feeling: You're in the middle of your favorite show, and suddenly you have a hankering for a cupcake—even though you just finished dinner.  Most...

These Workout and Diet Mistakes May Not Be as Bad As You Think

You skipped stretching, skimped on water, slammed a sugary smoothie. Are these mini workout "offenses" really a huge deal? The answers may surprise you. Do you have bad workout and diet habits? Some fitness habits...

This No-Gym, HIIT Workout Gets the Job Done in 10 Minutes

Can’t get to the gym? No problem! There’s a notion out there that you need to belong to a gym in order to maintain a fitness routine, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. While there’s certainly nothing wrong...

6 Reasons to Run at Night

Morning runners may get the sunrises, but night runners get sunsets and starry skies. Sure, early birds get the sunrises. But running in the evening is equally awesome. Here are six reasons to become a night runner. 1....

The Surprising Ingredient That Could Make Added Sugar Obsolete

The food industry often masks bitter flavors in yogurt, bread, and chocolate by adding sugar. But a new company has created a natural "bitter blocker" that might eliminate the need—and your sugar cravings—for good. A...

Should You Be Drinking Alkaline Water?

A registered dietitian breaks down whether yet another "healthy water" craze is worth the hype. I recently saw a sign at my local convenience store that read "Alkaline Water Sold Here." My first thought? "What a scam."...

How to Do Crunches: 5 Mistakes Everyone Makes

Research from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse shows that the crunch activates the rectus abdominis and external obliques better than any other common core exercise. But that's granted you know how to do crunches the...

The 3 Worst Ab Exercises of All Time

You don't go to the gym wanting to waste your time or throw out your back. But if you're cranking out these ab exercises, that could be exactly what you're risking. Here, three ab exercises to stop—stat. Sit-Ups As...

5 Ways to Recover After a Run

The run is done—yay! Now it's time to recover like a pro. Sure, running is fun. But one of the best parts about going for a run is daydreaming about all the ways you'll celebrate your accomplishment once you're done—like...

New Research Sheds Light on the Diet vs. Exercise Debate

If you had to choose between the two, scientists reveal there's one that trumps the other. Raise your hand if you've scrolled past Instagram quotes or heard your trainer bark "you can't out-work a bad diet" or "abs are...

Are Weight Loss Teas Really Worth the Hype?

Teas that can help you conquer stress and slim down. Winner, winner. Let's make one thing clear: Restrictive diets suck. Which is why instead of driving yourself crazy trying to stick to one, you can consider sipping...

5 Reasons You Should Be Eating More Mushrooms

There's more to this food than its earthy umami flavor. Mushrooms get a bad rap for being a little, well, weird. Sure, they're technically a fungus...that you eat...but so what? There are still plenty of reasons to add...

The Almond Ginger Monkey Smoothie That'll Make You a Breakfast Devotee

No more skipping that morning meal. When it comes to making smoothies, you have tons of options (seriously, here's a bunch of ideas). But that doesn't mean you should just throw a mish-mash of ingredients together. Not...

New Study Has the Perfect Strength-Training Plan for Your Goals

Tailoring your moves to your specific goals is important if you want to see the results you're looking for, says one new study, which looked at how speed affects those gains. You know that strength training is key for...

New Study Says It Doesn't Matter How Heavy You Lift—Here's What We Say

Lighter lifters got as strong as heavy lifters in a recent study—but before you drop your dumbbells, read this. How heavy you lift doesn't determine how strong you become, according to a surprising new study published...

The Safest Ways to Run With a Jogging Stroller

Something as silly as forgetting to lock your swivel wheel can have serious consequences for your little running buddy. Here's how to keep your kids safe when using a jogging stroller. Whether you're a first-time mom...

This Is How You Should Actually Clean Your Sneakers

Just think about all the sweat that comes along with those miles. No matter what your workout, it's likely you're wearing a pair of sneakers (okay, there are some exceptions, but you see where we're going). So think...

The 5-Minute Warm-Up You Need Before Any Workout

You know you need to warm up before pretty much every single workout—but how often do you actually do it? (And, no, walking on the treadmill for five minutes doesn't count.) It's important to do a total-body warm up to...