By Carol Ann Weber Although heart disease is sometimes thought of as a man’s disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost as many women as men die each year of heart disease in the United States. Despite an increase in awareness over the past decades, only about half (56%) of […]
Now is as good a time as ever to give your abdominals a tighter, leaner look. However, if you start an abdominal-intensive routine, you may find that all regions will not shape up at the same rate. This is because the lateral side of the abdomen is usually one of those trying areas that take […]
Weight management and shedding excess body fat can seem like insurmountable obstacles, because so many variables come into play. It is important to participate in a consistent regimen that maintains a healthy diet, proper meal preparation, and regular exercise in addition to using the best fat-burning supplement available. Put the finishing touch on your weight-management […]
Love is in the air … along with tons of chocolates and other sweet treats that can easily derail your fitness goals. But the good news is that this Valentine’s Day, it is possible to enjoy HEALTHY tasty treats that still manage to satisfy your sweet tooth. To help you with this goal, we’ve compiled […]
Welcome to a new episode of “Wellness Watch,” where Lauren Lotter talks to IFBB Wellness pro Carly Thornton. Carly is a multifaceted competitor and online coach who has transitioned to many different roles, a real butterfly in the physique and fitness industry. She is also the owner of Gluteywear, which designs premium fitness wear that […]
Shoveling snow isn’t much fun, but it’s always surprising just how sore different areas of the body are after shoveling following a big snowfall. As we enter into the depths of winter, our bodies naturally seek a hibernation state. Many face the thought of exercise with an avoidance mindset, unmotivated and rolled up under a […]
Your body can only perform at its optimal level when you get adequate rest and recuperation, and put the best kinds of fuel in your tank. Think of the human body as a high-performance vehicle with a mighty engine that’s capable of exceptional performance – when you consume the right ingredients. Redcon1 realizes this and […]
To avoid the effects of overtraining, your exercise program must allow for adequate recovery. Don’t succumb to the misguided theory that if a little bit is good, more must be better. Q: I’m currently training on a split routine. Since I’m working different muscle groups each time I train, can I work out every […]
Protein shakes are an excellent and convenient way to take in adequate dietary protein, especially if you find it difficult to consume frequent meals. Q: A friend told me that there’s research showing that protein shakes aren’t what we all think. The protein in them when digested doesn’t convert into protein and is basically a […]
Welcome to Wellness Watch, a new video series with Lauren Lotter highlighting the best in the Pro League Wellness division. We are starting with the sensational Dr. Sunny Andrews, who is qualified for the 2022 Olympia and the 2022 Arnold and with just less than seven weeks to go, we are excited to see which […]