What Is a Healthy Weight for Me?

What Is a Healthy Weight for Me?

If you’re wondering if there’s a definitive “healthy weight,” here’s the truth: There’s no perfect, absolute number you should aspire to achieve. Your healthy weight depends on a number of different factors, and there’s no way we can all fit into the same mold. With...
Can You Think Your Way to Bigger Gains?

Can You Think Your Way to Bigger Gains?

When it comes to maximizing hypertrophy — a.k.a. muscle growth — we rely on tried-and-true methods like lifting heavier weights, increasing sets, and consuming enough protein. But there’s another factor that can help facilitate muscle growth: the mind-muscle...
Should You Engage Your Core While Cycling?

Should You Engage Your Core While Cycling?

Squeeze your abs. Brace for a gut punch. Belly button to spine! During most exercise classes, you’re bound to hear at least one of these verbal cues for how to engage your core. And with good reason — engaging your core during physical activity may help prevent injury...
Ever Wonder How Many Calories You Burn Stretching?

Ever Wonder How Many Calories You Burn Stretching?

If you generally feel lighter after a good stretching session, you might wonder, “Did I just lose weight? Does stretching burn calories?!” Of all the other unconventional ways to shave off a few calories, stretching seems to be the most useful. Read on to find out how...