Why read a book when you could marathon The Mindy Project and conduct a “how savouring eight squares of dark chocolate reduces stress” case study? Research credits reading with a lot: everything from
Want to avoid winter weight gain? Check out these three tried, tested, and nutritionist-approved strategies, and break out of your annual cycle of rigorous exercise and restrictive dieting next summer
Ready to strengthen, stretch, and break a sweat? Here’s a 30-minute workout you can do anywhere–the park, the playground, hotel room or the living room floor–no weights or machines required!
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If you’ve taken a Pilates or yoga class recently your instructor has definitely asked you to hold Boat Pose. This move challenges you mentally and physically—it isn’t easy to balance as your abs
Change up your workout with stair repeats. After a brief warm-up, start with an easy walk or jog up the stairs. Use the incline to work at your intensity and use the decline for recovery.
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Made with fresh fruits and vegetables, cold soups are nutritious, light summer fare. Vichyssoise, gazpacho, and other chilled soups refresh the palate.As a child, I always looked forward to summer whe
This is a fun and quick workout that engages your entire body with seven easy exercises using a medicine ball, which you can find at pretty much any gym. Start by doing one full set of 8–10 repe
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Squats, whether weighted or not, are hands down one of the best, most powerful full-body exercises you can perform: Not only will you tone your butt and thighs, but you’ll develop a stronger cor
