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How Much Can You Shorten Your Workouts and Still See Weight-Loss Results?

In fitness history, microworkouts have certainly had their 15 minutes of fame. Usually classified as super-quick 5–10-minute high-intensity workout sessions, they sound like an attractive option

6 Simple Tips to Avoid Vacation Weight Gain

It’s officially summer, which means ’tis the season for beach-inspired workout motivation, extra focus on your sun-protection routine — and diet-derailing vacations. For many of us, fitness goal

Are Healthy Habits Actually Making You Gain Weight?

How familiar does the following scenario sound? You stick to your healthy eating goals all week, taking the time to make a green smoothie in the morning and ordering a kale salad over fries at l

Can You Really Be Overweight and Still Be Fit?

“Fit” is a loaded word without a standard definition. Ask a doctor, and they’ll cite stats about metabolic health. Ask an athlete, and they’ll measure fitness by triathlon times and PRs. Ask a m

The Science Behind Why Water Is Good for Weight Loss

We all know that hydration is important — especially in the scorching summer months. Getting your standard eight glasses a day can help you stay cool, hydrated and energized through even the mos

9 Summer Activities that Burn Calories

Long summer days spent licking ice cream cones at the beach and backyard barbecues are the last places you want to have to think about your diet. Unfortunately, they’re also the places you’re mo

10 Calorie-Slashing Menu Hacks

Portion size and controlling what ends up on your plate (and thus in your stomach) are both vital ingredients for weight management. Whether dining out for convenience, enjoyment or a little bit

7 Fall Activities that Burn Calories [Infographic]

Along with pumpkin-spice everything, fall brings with it the return of your regular fitness routine. After a lazy summer catching waves and baseball games, we tend to refresh our workouts as we

Can Turning Down the Heat Help You Lose Weight?

Baby, it’s cold outside. For most of us, cooler temperatures mean reaching for cozy sweaters and cranking up the heat. But rethinking that last part can be wise for those looking to lose weight.

7 Ways to Burn Calories Now That Spring Has Sprung

At long last, spring is in the air! The return of warmer temperatures means you can finally think about outdoor runs again, but it does complicate things a little if you prefer to get your sweat

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Off to School and Into a New Routine

Off to School and Into a New RoutineThe fall season is met with many transitions, from cooler weather to time changes to more time spent indoors. Among these transitions is the immediate shift from pa

Trick-or-Treat for a Cause

Trick-or-Treat for a CauseOrange pumpkins on doorsteps and orange candy corn in buckets are iconic staples of Halloween, but the season can be about more than fun and treats. Since 1950, generations o

Trending Gifts Topping Wish Lists this Year

Trending Gifts Topping Wish Lists this YearNostalgia often runs deep during the holidays, and retro gifts are one way to relive the holiday celebrations of your childhood. Make your list and check it
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