Photo: Twenty20 Wilson Kimball was 40 years old when she found herself in the emergency room vomiting and suffering a severe migraine. Doctors were unable to pinpoint the cause, so after several days of testing, they released Kimball. On the way home, she stopped at her favorite deli and ordered …
Read More »Is Your Green Juice Missing One of These Key Ingredients?
Photo: Twenty20 When it comes to nabbing the wellness scene spotlight, juicing has never taken shade. And why would it? Not only is it an easier way to get the recommended four-and-a-half cups (or nine servings) of veggies in a day, juicing allows for the faster absorption of nutrients. But …
Read More »4 Things No One Told You About Plant-Based Supplements
Photo: Twenty20 Whether you’re searching for a B-complex vitamin or a hemp protein powder, when it comes to plant-based supplements, there are a ton of options on store shelves. And to make it more confusing, lots of companies have recently launched their own lines — Goop, The Beauty Chef and …
Read More »6 Slam Ball Exercises for Stronger Legs and Glutes
Photo: Twenty20 When you look at a slam ball, leg and glute exercises may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But incorporating this soft weighted ball into your booty routine will work your lower half hard. Weak hamstrings, glutes and hips can lead to knee and back …
Read More »Should You Really Shake Your Salt Cravings?
Photo: Twenty20 For years, the thinking on salt has been that less is always better: Too much raises blood pressure, which can increase your risk of heart disease. So we all curbed our French fries addiction and laid off the salt shaker. But new research shows that the factors affecting …
Read More »5 Meal Delivery Services That Are Athlete-Approved
Photo courtesy of Trifecta Nutrition Ask most people what the biggest detriment to eating right is, and they’ll tell you that it’s time. Time to shop for food, time to cook, time to measure out the right portions, macros, calories, and so on… So it’s no surprise that meal prep …
Read More »5 Total-Body Moves to Take Your TRX Training Up a Notch
Photo: Courtesy of TRX You’ve probably seen a regular TRX suspension system at the gym. And you’ve most likely watched male gymnasts swing and steady themselves between two rings on TV. Well, meet TRX’s new tool that combines the two: The Duo Trainer. With two flat bars placed at the …
Read More »4 Moves for a Better Back Squat
Photo: Pond5 If you want to impress your CrossFit friends, there’s one exercise you should learn how to master: the back squat. Even more importantly, though, it’s one of the most effective exercises for strengthening your glutes, while also working your quads and core (yes, your abs too!). Unfortunately, a …
Read More »No More Sit-Ups: 7 TRX Moves to Work Your Abs
Photo: Pond5 On the surface, the TRX Suspension Trainer looks pretty unassuming. But these two adjustable straps may just be the best piece of equipment to strengthen your abs and core. “When we work our core on the TRX, it’s really challenging” says Shannon Colavecchio, who is an AFAA and …
Read More »7 Explosive Landmine Exercises to Test Your Strength
Photo: Pond5 You’ve gotten comfortable at the squat rack and kettlebells are your new BFF. But if you’ve bypassed the landmine, you’re missing out on one of the most underrated strength training tools. Kira Stokes, celebrity trainer, creator of the Stoked Method and the Stoked Series, says, “The landmine can …
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