If you’re looking to lose weight and/or put on muscle, strength training should become an instrumental part of your workout regimen. Weightlifting is one of the most effective ways to transform and shape your body as excess fat turns into lean muscle. Instead of spending countless hours doing cardio, day in and day out, NASM

Ramadan is over, but Ragmah Edwards is one of the many women who inspired us with her constant commitment to her goals. During the fasting period, she continued running training every week. Her goals pushed her to stick to this routine and it’s taught her some important tips too. Here’s how she did it… Training Tip

We’ve all been there: that happy hour glass of wine turns into three, which turns into ordering a pizza when you get home and polishing it off with some ice cream in your freezer. Whether you’ve overdone it on one cheat meal or an entire weekend, there are some steps you can take to help

What’s not to love about nice cream? At its simplest, nice cream is frozen bananas blended up into soft serve, but add in additional ingredients like chocolate, cherries, or nuts, and it’s like owning your own ice cream shop! This vegan treat is just as delicious as ice cream without the need for added sugar

You made a promise to yourself to eat healthier, and here are two things you can do to make that happen: prep your meals in advance and eat more veggies. You’re in luck, because here’s some inspiration for delicious, satisfying, plant-based meal-prep ideas. From soup to curry to protein balls, these dishes will make eating

Why did I hop on a plane in Johannesburg and fly to Cape Town for Fit Night Out? Because FOMO! I’d been to the Jozi event and it left a lasting impression on me. And because, for me, these events have created a platform that’s about women’s empowerment, self-acceptance and love, and a whole lot

You know the obvious benefit of abs exercises: a chiseled midsection you that will make you look and feel like Britney-freaking-Spears. But aesthetics shouldn’t be the only things dictating your abdominal workout. “Abdominals are not just there to make you look good, they’re actually part of your core, which provide stability to the spine,” says Rachel

My hip flexors are so tight you’d think I hadn’t moved beyond a shuffle in 39 years. But those weird hips were the last thing on my mind when I decided to take up Pilates – it was more that I felt my back needed oiling. I was so out of alignment I even sat

It’s a fact touted by bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts alike: muscle burns more calories than fat does. Therefore, if you build up your muscle mass, you increase your metabolism and will burn more calories, even when your body is at rest. But is this old adage true? We talked to Damien M. Callahan, PhD, Assistant

One thing all great gymnasts have in common is an extremely strong core. A strong core isn’t just great for looks — it makes everyday tasks like walking and standing with good posture possible. Having a strong core will also help reduce your risk for injuries such as lower back pain. Get ready to tone

We know that the ketogenic diet can be an effective weight-loss method as it feeds off of fat storage. But there’s been debate as to whether this low-carb, high-fat way of eating can eventually eat away at your muscle mass when there isn’t enough supply of fat. Additionally, you may be wondering how someone on

As a fitness editor and trainer, I’m constantly sharing with you all the best things you can eat and do to be healthier! I don’t believe in dieting or going without the things you enjoy (my vice is cookie dough ice cream), but I do believe in moderation. Living in New York City is extremely

When I first spotted a liter of selenium-infused water in a local Spin studio, the first question that came to my mind was, why? Selenium is not a mineral that we typically focus on because the risk for deficiency is low in the United States, however it’s an essential nutrient meaning it must be consumed

The road to flat, tight abs is not an easy one to take. You have to make sure you’re in a healthy calorie deficit and exercising regularly in order to shed overall fat. But you also have to do core workouts if you want a shredded midsection. Francheska Martinez, Animal Flow expert and certified trainer

If you’re looking for a little help bringing up the rear, we’ve got the workout for you. Dempsey Marks from Gold’s Gym in LA designed this booty-toning workout for POPSUGAR so you can give your backside a boost from wherever you are — no equipment necessary! “I’m always getting asked what my favorite exercises are

With any diet comes the challenge of constantly coming up with creative recipes to help you stick with it. The ketogenic diet, in which the body focuses on the use of ketones over carbohydrates for energy, is no exception. Lucky for you, this diet is one where many favorites like bacon and dairy products are

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Many of us know that when life gives you lemons, you should add them to your water. Along with soothing a sore throat, aiding in digestion, and flushing out toxins, drinking lemon water yields a number of health benefits . . . right? To find out whether adding a few slices is actually doing your

First, let’s get one thing out the way: If you’ve had a never-again experience with yoga — on YouTube or IRL — where the chanty weirdness of it threw you off, consider giving yoga another chance. There are many different styles, some more chanty than others. If you’re not into that, avoid any classes called

Yoga tights: perfect for getting all bendy and sweaty and for sitting comfortably crossed-legged on the couch sipping Shiraz. Possibly the best invention since bloomers, yoga tights come in all kinds of cool googly patterns and fun, bright colourways. Express your best inner mermaid through your tights and your love for lumo and leopard. After