How to Reap the Benefits of Walking to Work
Whether you’re an essential worker or your office is starting to reopen, you might consider walking to work as a way to minimize time spent on public transportation. It’s also a great way to up
Does Exercise Increase or Decrease Hunger?
From building muscle to burning calories to keeping your heart strong, exercise affects your body in many ways. Exercise — especially long and intense exercise — can even change how your body re
Types of Carbs to Avoid Before Working Out
You know by now carbohydrates are an essential component of a good pre-workout snack or meal. After all, carbohydrate-rich foods provide your muscles with easy-to-use energy, so you can fly thro
Everything You Need to Know About Muscle Fiber Types
Your muscles help power your every move — from walking to running to sprinting. And your muscles are made up of countless cells known as muscle fibers. These hard-working muscle fibers are split
The Basics of Eating Before or After an Intense Walk
Knowing whether or not you should eat before a workout can be tricky — some believe eating a small bite provides extra energy, while others swear by fasted cardio and want to avoid side effects
How to Do Outdoor Workouts Safely Right Now
When the gyms closed, we had to get creative with our at-home workouts and venture outside to walk, run and bike. Exercising outdoors provides a powerful double whammy — you get the benefits of
Walking More Could Help You Sleep Better, According to Science
Getting enough sleep is important for maintaining healthy energy levels, proper hormonal balance and aiding weight loss, yet an estimated 30% of American adults sleep fewer than six hours per ni
Does Standing Burn Enough Calories to Aid Weight Loss?
Fans of standing desks say they can help you get out of your chair more throughout the day, counteracting the negative health effects of too much sitting. But when it comes to weight loss, a sta
Do Late Workouts Really Mess With Sleep?
Sleep and exercise have a mutually beneficial relationship.
Exercise, for example, tends to help you sleep better. “If you exercise at any point during the day, it’s going to improve your sleep
How Gyms Are Reopening and Steps to Stay Safe
With states easing stay-at-home restrictions, that means most gyms are beginning to reopen, but don’t expect to go back to the old days of packed treadmill areas, sweaty weight benches, and shou