Nothing burns body fat faster than the 30-30-30 rule, claims one viral biohacker. But is it another passing fitness trend or an actual game-changer? The experts break it down for us. As far as fitness claims go, US biohacker and self-titled ‘human biologist’, Gary Brecka, has made a colossal one. …
Everything You Need To Know About Hydration
Dehydration is one of the most popular practices weight-class athletes and bodybuilders use to help shed the last few pounds. In a quest to make weight or come in with a more defined physique, athletes will restrict water intake, perform cardio in head-to-toe sweats, or melt away in a sauna, all in an effort …
Pole Fitness for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know
In the hit film “Hustlers,” Jennifer Lopez plays a pole-dancing stripper in the 1980s who dazzles her big-spender audiences with a flashy display of aerial choreography. On YouTube, a behind-the-scenes video of the superstar actress-dancer mastering the pole tells a different tale, one of sore muscles and nasty bruises and practice, practice, practice. To …
Women and Sleep: Everything You Need to Know
Sleeping Beauty? If only. For many women—especially those who train hard—a nice, long slumber is increasingly hard to come by, and it’s messing up their lives. “Sleep is now considered the third pillar of health and wellness, to go along with nutrition and exercise,” says Bill Fish, a certified sleep science coach and co-founder …
The Things She Could Not Change Empowered Natalie Barry to Change Everything
The uncontrollable aspects of our lives are the things we try to wish away. For many of us, though, they can be the make-or-break point that sets us on a whole new trajectory. Natalie Barry had many obstacles in her weight-loss journey, but her two most serious challenges—developing polycystic ovary syndrome, known as PCOS, …
Protein And Aging: Everything You Need To Know
Your diet tends to evolve along with the number of candles on your birthday cake. For example, in your hard-training teens and early 20s, you could probably eat at Taco Bell several times a week and still remain fairly lean. That changes during your 30s and 40s. After turning 50, many people start dropping …
Protein and Pregnancy: Everything You Need to Know
Our bodies are built by proteins found in every area of the body, from the lining of cells to blood to muscle tissue. So, of course protein is a necessary component of a healthy pregnancy. But is protein powder safe during pregnancy? The idea of using supplementation during pregnancy is nothing new. In fact, …