Health Fitness

Photo: Twenty20 We’ve all been there: That moment you want to put the kibosh on all your take-out, but haven’t been to the grocery store in a while. You try to scrounge up the ingredients you do have into something tasty and healthy, just like the chefs on Chopped. The …

If you think not owning dumbbells and kettlebells is an excuse to skimp on exercise, think again! You don’t need a lot of bulky equipment to turn up the intensity on your at-home workouts. Resistance bands take up hardly any space at all, and can amp up just about any …

Photo: Twenty20 Meal prepping doesn’t have to mean eating the same meal five days in a row. The new trend isn’t just efficient and budget-friendly — it can spare your taste buds from boredom, too. By adding different ingredients, your basic protein-veg-and-starch combo will feel completely new. Take a batch …

Photo: Twenty20 If there’s one thing besides Game of Thrones that Americans could always use some more of, it’s…vegetables. With the power of fire-breathing dragons, these colorful foods battle disease thanks to the one-two-punch of antioxidants, plus essential vitamins and minerals. In other words, they’re one of the main rulers …

Photo: Twenty20 If you’re feeling stuck doing the same strength exercises day after day, week after week, it’s time to kick your workout — and your results — up a notch. “The body adapts to the loads and stress placed upon it,” says Boston-based strength coach Tony Gentilcore, CSCS. Also …

Photo: Twenty20 The pull-up is the original badass move. Sure, there are plenty of ways to show off just how strong you are, but the pull-up is unmatched. It demands back, shoulder, arm strength, not to mention a strong core, too. But if you finally want to learn how to …

Photo: Pond5 Referred to as vitamin B complex, the eight B vitamins — B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12 — play an important role in keeping our bodies running like well-oiled machines. These essential nutrients help convert our food into fuel, allowing us to stay energized throughout the …

Photo: Twenty20 If you equate stability balls with core work only, you’re selling them (and your fitness results) short. Adding stability ball exercises to your workout is a great, simple way to increase the difficulty of your favorite moves. Using just this tool, you can challenge both your upper and lower …

Photo: Twenty20 You’re in your twelfth week of marathon training, and one morning you wake up to a sharp pain around your knee. You wait a few hours and pop a few ibuprofens, but the pain doesn’t subside. Who should you see? While it’s always a safe bet to consult …

Photo: Twenty20 In case you haven’t heard, paying attention to your gut is really important — and not just when you have a “gut feeling” that something is or isn’t good for you. Healthy gut bacteria is imperative for maintaining a sound body and mind. That might sound hyperbolic, but …