Food fads: One moment kale nabs the spotlight, only to be supplanted by the next thing, whether it’s mache (“mahsh”) or almond butter. The new must-have food darling gets promoted on social media, recipes are written for it, and it is crowned as the latest secret to total health—until the next thing comes along. …
7 Different Ways To Squat
For most people, finding the motivation to work out can be tough, but if you’ve got some go-to moves that hit the big muscles groups—and keep things interesting—you’ll get more toning and calorie burn for your time. An exercise that fits the bill is the squat, which not only works your whole lower body …
11 Ways To Make Your Workout More Joint Friendly
Heavy, repetitive resistance training wasn’t designed with joint health in mind. Sooner or later, you’ll find that something hurts in your shoulders, knees, elbows, or hips. Many of us just push forward, until that something really hurts. Oftentimes, that’s your first introduction to the itis family: tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis, and so on. Instead of …
The Real Ways to Lose Weight Fast
How to Lose Weight Fast | Nutrition for Fast Weight Loss | Dial in Your Cardio for Quick Weight Loss | Hack Your Workouts to Lose Weight Faster If you’re tired of struggling to lose weight and are impatient to see some results, we have good news: You have options. And here’s better news: We’re not …
6 Ways to Turn a Stale Workout into a Fresh Challenge
You’re at the gym again. You’ve done this a thousand times, maybe tens of thousands. And let’s be honest: It can get very repetitive after a while. Sure, you change your split from time to time, you shake up the exercises, you do your best to get fired up with motivation, but you’re only human. Wouldn’t …
5 Ways to Up Your Fat-Loss Supplement Game
A diet consisting of clean, unprocessed foods is always the best place to start your fat-loss journey; supplementing a crappy diet with a fat burner won’t cut it! Sound nutrition ensures you’ll get the crucial macronutrients and micronutrients your body demands for optimal performance and recovery. So yeah, eat your vegetables and proteins, because …
6 Ways to Adjust Your Wellness Routine to Seasonal Change
When seasons change, it’s important to tune in to your body’s needs. In winter, seasonal change can leave you feeling less motivated and wanting to sleep more. Temperatures are likely dropping, with fewer hours of daylight, which can definitely put your body out of whack. No, it’s not just you, and, no, you’re not …
20 Ways to Make Your Workouts Harder (and Better) at Home
During a pandemic like the one the world is currently experiencing, countless people are stuck at home with minimal exercise equipment. That doesn’t mean you can’t have great workouts and improve your physique. Here are 20 effective strategies for increasing your workout intensity without adding more external resistance. 1. Do Negative-Focused Work The negative, …
2 Easy Ways to Make Your Vitamin D and Collagen Supplements Work Better
5 Ways Resistance Bands Work for You
If you’ve always thought resistance bands had more to do with stretching and rehab than actual training, prepare to have your mind changed. Undersun founder and fitness expert James Grage has been building his impressive physique with bands for years, and he’s here to explain why using bands will not only help your workout, …
4 Ways to Optimize Your Training with CarnoSyn Beta-Alanine
CarnoSyn beta-alanine is a powerhouse in the sports supplement arena. Proven to help you sprint faster, row harder, cycle longer, and maximize your lifting capacity, it can take your athletic performance to new heights and fast-track your results.[1,2,3,4]* Beta-alanine is a nonessential amino acid, also called a naturally occurring amino acid. It’s produced in …
5 Easy Ways to Power Up Your Protein Intake
When it comes to unlocking muscle growth and repair, protein is the master macronutrient. It’s the skeleton key to building serious size and retaining quality mass on a cut. You can train like a person possessed, tinker obsessively with your fats and carbs, and rest like it’s your job, but the door to significant …
6 Clever Ways to Use Protein Powder (That Aren't Shakes)
Protein shakes and smoothies are as much a part of the fit life as a closet bursting with spandex. For many of us, shakes are a non-negotiable daily ritual. Getting enough protein is critical for building muscle, burning fat, and boosting recovery after strenuous workouts, and a powder that delivers 20-plus grams in one …
5 Simple Ways to Boost Workout Recovery
Speeding up recovery is a good idea for many reasons, and getting back to the gym strong and healthy is chief among them. When you recover more quickly between workouts, you’re able to perform at a higher level the next time you train, leading to added intensity and overload. The upshot of continuously pushing …
4 Ways Resistance Bands Can Transform Your Workout
Looks can be deceiving, particularly when it comes to training with elastic bands. This unassuming piece of equipment doesn’t appear nearly as “hardcore” as a loaded barbell or pair of heavy dumbbells, so it stands to reason that bands are probably great for rehabbing injuries and low-impact workouts for the elderly but lousy at …