In the hustle and hurry of today’s world, meal prep is all the rage. Hundreds, if not thousands, of articles, blog posts, and videos exist on the subject. Social media is full of meal-prep recipes, tips, tricks, and more. When confronted with all of this content, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s where this article
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It’s easy to spend way more time than you planned in the gym, especially if you go in without a plan, but an effective strength session doesn’t need to take up lots of your time. In fact, this upper-body workout created by personal trainer Zoë MacFadyen only takes 40 minutes to build muscle. The session
If you’re looking to be inspired for your next adventure, ultra endurance athlete Jason Hardrath should be on your list of people to follow. From FKTs to volcanic summits, Jason is an example of creating a path in life to do what you love. Photo courtesy of Kevin Eassa media Ultrarunning events often cover challenging
If there’s one thing I love, it’s a challenge. But some are a little more extreme, especially when it comes to kickstarting a health and wellness journey. You’ve likely seen the 12-3-30 treadmill Workout and Dukan Diet trending on social media, for instance. But today’s viral obsession is: the 75 Hard Challenge. If you aren’t familiar, this 75-day plan
The best heart rate monitors don’t need to be expensive and, at first glance, I thought this might be the case for the Kalenji Dual HRM from Decathlon. It’s a mainly accurate tracker that costs significantly less than the top chest straps, such as the Polar H10 and Garmin HRM-Pro Plus. However, in my testing
Nora Fatehi recently shared a hilarious video that started out as a fitness clip but turned into a full-blown dance session with her hair stylist in the gym. Have you seen it yet? Nora Fatehi has lately been flaunting her enviable curves in bodycon dresses a lot. The actor who has made her way into our hearts
If you’re a gym regular and confident in the weights room, you may find yourself getting tired of the same old gym routine. Thankfully there are plenty of ways to spice things up while still continuing to build strength. One of which is to include gymnastic movements commonly used in CrossFit, like toes-to-bar and handstand
Pronation is frequently misunderstood and blamed for a variety of running related injuries. Understanding the importance and intricacy of this movement will help you see pronation with much greater clarity. In the not too distant past, many running shoes were designed to “control” the motion of your foot, firmly planting the idea that too much
Let me take a wild guess, building a stronger booty is on your agenda for your Workouts. What you might not realise is that targeting the glutes does way more than perk up your peach. “It’s a major stabiliser and it’s also the biggest muscle in the body,” says Leigh Weissman, CPT, a certified personal
The Apple Watch has consistently been one of the best fitness smartwatches available and the only reason the Apple Watch Series 8 got knocked off top spot last year was because of the launch of the Apple Watch Ultra, which has longer battery life and extra features such as more accurate multi-band GPS and the
Inspiring stories reach us all the time – stories about grit and perseverance. And this story of how one woman lost half her bodyweight is for sure one of them. Here’s how school teacher Tanya Laubscher lost a whopping 105 kilograms – and kept it off. The Gain At 157 kg, Tanya Laubscher felt completely
A bad sunburn can ruin even the best moments. Between the pain and the peeling, it can be days—a week even—before your skin returns to normal. Discomfort aside, excessive UV exposure can damage your DNA. And that’s always bad news. To avoid all this, it’s best to slather on some sunscreen. Easy enough, right? Well,
The Apple Watch Ultra launched in 2022, so it was always likely that the 2023 updates to the Apple Watch Ultra 2 would be minimal. Apple has continued to improve the watch’s software and made useful upgrades to the hardware, including a brighter screen and the new double-tap feature. While the updates don’t much change
When runners find a racing distance they enjoy, many end up focused on that event to the exclusion of other distances. But even if you prefer longer races like the marathon, you’ll develop into a stronger runner by taking time to compete at shorter distances as well. For those who love the half and marathon
I don’t have any dietary restrictions and there’s not a lot of food I don’t like. Aubergines unnerve me, and in general squashes don’t thrill me, but I’ll happily eat a bit of everything when testing out the best healthy meal prep services. That’s a long-winded way of saying I’m not vegan or vegetarian, and
How to lose belly fat remains one of the top searches on our site. Everyone seems to want to get rid of their pooches, for myriad reasons. And while that may not be you, the science warns that the more fat in the belly, the more health risks become apparent. You should never feel the
We all know what it’s like to go through the motions in the gym. That’s where a bit of healthy competition comes in handy, motivating you to raise your game and train with more intensity. This engine-building CrossFit workout from podium-topping WIT Fitness athlete Joshua Al-chamaa, part of the 2023 CrossFit Games Invictus team,
Ozempic has been a buzzy medication for more than a year. The prescription type 2 diabetes drug caught fire on social media after people said they lost significant amounts of weight on it. Then, a slew of speculation surfaced online that certain celebrities were using Ozempic off-label for weight loss. The medication has faced shortages
Established in 1976, the Marine Corps Marathon has grown to one of the largest marathons in the United States. If you’re looking for an inclusive fall marathon that lets you experience the rich history of Washington DC, look no further than the MCM. While the Marine Corps Marathon (also known as MCM, the USMC Marathon,
You already know that cardio is good for you. Research has long shown that revving your heart rate regularly can keep your cells and blood sugar healthy, strengthen your ticker, boost your mood and so much more. Luckily, reaping the benefits is super simple; like, “don’t even have to leave the house” simple. Even without any equipment
In August I completed one of my biggest challenges to date: running a marathon. Surprisingly, I didn’t start with this goal. I’d signed up for a half marathon months in advance and, as I gradually built up the distance of my long runs, I realized how much I enjoyed ticking off more mileage each week.
Jabra has been making some of the best workout headphones for several years, and its Elite 4 Active were my top pick, not only for gym sessions but also in our best running headphones round-up. I preferred the Elite 4 Active to the more expensive Jabra Elite 7 Active because the extra features on the