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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 …

As temperatures heat up, there are few things you’ll crave that are sticky and sweet. Ice cream is the exception, especially when you can enjoy it guilt-free. Impossible, you say? This deliciously healthy selection of store-bought frozen treats is higher in protein, packs fewer calories per pint and has less …

Photo: Pond5 No matter how dedicated you are to fitness, sooner or later, it’s going to happen: You’re going to skip a workout… and another… and another. Maybe you can blame a vacation, a mile-high pile of paperwork at the office or just your run-of-the-mill funk. Whatever the reason, before you …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

If you equate Tupperware with tired leftovers, allow us to change all that. Spending Sunday night batch prepping a week’s worth of food is no longer just a ritual for bodybuilders and health food fanatics. Meal prep is having a moment. And the #tupplife movement (yup, that’s a thing) is looking …

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 …

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 …