How the ‘Physical Activity Pyramid’ Takes the Guesswork Out of Making a Well-Rounded Workout Plan

It's no secret that staying active is essential for maintaining both your physical and your mental well-being. But whether you're just getting started on your fitness journey, or you've been working out for years and just want to mix up your routine, it can sometimes be challenging to build an exercise plan that is well rounded...

5 Major Benefits Of Kicking Up Your Cardio, Science Says

If you enjoy activities like walking your dog or going for a bike ride, then guess what? Those are all forms of aerobic exercise, or "cardio." "Almost any movement can be considered cardiovascular exercise if it raises your heart rate and gets your blood pumping," explains Susan Bentley, CPT, a trainer and group fitness instructor at 24 Hour Fitness in Folsom...

If You Hate Running, You Can Improve Your Cardio with Weightlifting Workouts, Experts Say

It's a myth that you have to focus on either running or lifting weights in your workout routine. Cardio and strength training complement each other, and incorporating both can make you fitter overall, experts previously told Insider.

There's good news if you hate running — you can get the benefits...

How Many Warmup Sets Is Enough?

If you’re planning to lift a heavy weight, it’s important to do warmup sets to prepare yourself. Normally you’ll lift the bar, then add some weight, and then add some more weight, and so on. But how many of those jumps do you need to take before you can considered yourself warmed? And what happens if you choose too many or too few?...

Does Your Child Have a Cold or COVID-19?

Symptoms like fatigue, fever, and runny nose are unpleasant at the best of times. But right now, with the coronavirus pandemic still raging—and fueled by the highly transmissible Delta variant—these symptoms can cause a lot more worry and spur more consequences. Are you wondering, "Does my child have a cold or COVID-19?" Keep reading to learn...

7 Cheap and Healthy Foods to Liven Up Your Lunch

Lunch is often the meal that gets the least attention. It tends to be the one that we eat because we have to — or worse, skip because we don’t have the time or energy for it. But lunch is an important part of your day. Nourishing your body with nutrients at lunchtime will supply you with the energy you need to conquer the rest of your day...

6 Speed Walking Tips to Help You Burn as Many Calories as You Would Running

You don’t have to be a runner to torch calories and reap the weight loss benefits of cardio. In fact, you can burn just as many calories walking as you can running—if you speed walk, says Michele Stanten, an ACE-certified personal trainer, walking coach and author...

What Are the Warning Signs of Prediabetes?

Recognizing the signs of prediabetes can make a major difference in preventing its progression to type 2 diabetes, a metabolic disorder that impacts up to 95% of the 37 million people living with diabetes in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Like many chronic conditions, type 2 diabetes is much easier to treat in its earliest stages, which is why being able to possibly prevent...

The 3 Best Types of Exercise for Heart Health and How to Create a Heart-healthy Workout Plan

Exercising is one of the best ways to keep your heart healthy and reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease, which causes 25% of deaths among Americans each year. 

At the same time, skipping exercise can increase your risk. For example, it's estimated that 35% of deaths from coronary heart disease are caused...

6 Natural Ways to Use Apples, From DIY Essential Oil to Antioxidant-Rich Smoothies

It probably comes as no surprise that apples are one of the most popular tree fruits in the world. Usually picked in early autumn in the U.S., they are a sweet and crunchy source of fiber and antioxidants, including quercetin, catechin, phloridzin, and chlorogenic acid.

In fact, research has shown that the health benefits...