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Photo: Ryan Kelly / Power Cardio We’re about to take your workout from basic to beyond. Plyometrics, also known as jump training, turn ordinary exercises into powerhouse moves. And the magic starts deep within your muscle fibers. Your slow-twitch (type I) and fast-twitch (type II) muscle fibers to be exact. …

Photo: Ryan Kelly / Power Cardio We’re about to take your workout from basic to beyond. Plyometrics, also known as jump training, turn ordinary exercises into powerhouse moves. And the magic starts deep within your muscle fibers. Your slow-twitch (type I) and fast-twitch (type II) muscle fibers to be exact. …

Photo: Twenty20 The holiday season may bring food temptations that feel hard to fight — from classic cocktails to festive fried foods. And because this time of year only lasts a short while, why not splurge, right? Not exactly. Many nutritionists say the influx of holiday parties and social commitments …

Photo: Twenty20 Don’t get it twisted: Yoga blocks aren’t just for beginners — and they’re not just for yoga, either. While it may seem like these foam and cork cubes have been pigeonholed to assisting vinyasa flows, they can actually take your strength workout to a new level, too. Just …

When you’re crunched for time and hunger strikes, it’s often easiest to reach for a prepackaged snack. And that’s OK — especially if you stock your pantry, gym bag or desk drawer with some healthy snacks like the ones below. Each bite covers every craving and dietary restriction — whether …

Photo: Twenty20 As a runner, you’ve probably given some thought to keeping your hips happy and healthy. But, if you’re like most mile chasers, that stops at hip exercises to “strengthen them.” While that’s definitely a start, you can’t effectively train any muscle that’s tight, overstretched, or altogether asleep, explains …

Photo: Twenty20 We salivate over sweet desserts and dig into comforting savory dishes with gusto. Meanwhile, bitter foods are usually the odd man (or, er, food) out in the culinary world. But it may be time to pursue bitter tastes as often as we reach for the nearest block of …

Photo: Ryan Kelly / Daily Burn 365 When you do shoulder or back exercises, chances are you’ll engage your rhomboids, traps and delts. But one crucial shoulder muscle you should also be working is your serratus anterior. “It gets its name from its serrated shape, like a knife blade, as …

Photo by Ali Inay Already suffering from nightmares that your favorite jeans won’t fit come January? Or that you’ll be sporting double chins in your New Year’s photos? Relax. Even if you’ve already indulged a little too much this year, you can still make it to 2016 without feeling totally bloated.  “It’s not …

Photos: Ryan Kelly / Daily Burn If you’ve ever watched a basketball or football game, it’s not just the halftime-leading three pointers or the game-winning touchdowns that keep us glued to the screen. It’s the remarkable speed, skill and agility of the athletes. Players need to react quickly, move seamlessly …