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While rotisserie chicken packs protein, vitamins and minerals, it can also be high in sodium and saturated fat. Image Credit: tasha_lyubina/iStock/GettyImages Few things are more tempting than a whiff of rotisserie chicken at the supermarket. This grocery staple is an affordable and easy way to get dinner on the table, and can be eaten right off the bones or as part of various other recipes like soup or tacos. Advertisement While rotisserie chicken is a good source of protein and several vitamins and minerals, it can also be high in sodium and contributes to your daily saturated fat intake (especially if you opt for chicken wings or thighs)....

You can successfully run and powerlift at the same time. Image Credit: Guido Mieth/Stone/GettyImages If you are an athlete, you might think that powerlifting and running are at odds with each other. But, depending on your goals, you can successfully incorporate both activities in your training program. Advertisement However, if you're looking to compete in extreme powerlifting, it won't benefit you to spend a lot of time running. In addition, if you're training for a long-distance running event, you'll want to minimize the heavy lifting for a period of time....

Should You Take Iron With Vitamin C? Image Credit: Magone/iStock/GettyImages Iron’s main role in the body is to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide through the blood. Vitamin C is necessary for growth and repair in your body, and it increases iron absorption. Most people get enough vitamin C from their diet, so taking a vitamin C supplement may not be necessary. If you’re at risk of iron deficiency, increasing your intake of iron should be a priority, but consuming vitamin C with iron supplements helps....

A bodybuilder with a strong back is doing lateral pull downs. Image Credit: milancavic/iStock/Getty Images In bodybuilding, you are judged on your muscle size, definition, and overall shape and appearance. Every aspect of your physique is important, even your wrists and hands. While having small wrists and hands is something that could hinder your bodybuilding prospects, in certain circumstances, it may be advantageous. Advertisement Wrist and Arm size The size of your wrists and hands is a good indicator of how big your arms can potentially get, and having small wrists and hands may limit your arm size....

Child's pose is a great example of a spinal decompression exercise and stretch Image Credit: Getty Images/Fizkes When back pain occurs, your impulse may be to remain inactive to avoid furthering pain. But staying active with spinal decompression exercises may actually help reduce your pain and keep you flexible. Advertisement Tip To reduce lower back pain and decompress your spine, focus on a variety of exercises to improve your range of motion, strengthen your muscles, protect your joints and stretch out tension....

Someone is sitting on their mountainbike. Image Credit: Domus/Photodisc/Getty Images Rims are critical components of your bike wheel. Though most rims are made of aluminum alloy, other rims are available, including those made of steel. Technically, steel rims are also made of an alloy – iron alloyed with other metals. Steel rims are often plated with chrome to discourage rusting. Though available at shops and online, steel rims are rarely used on modern bikes....

Don't let sweaty hands and feet keep you from your practice. Image Credit: aerogondo/iStock/Getty Images A sticky mat is supposed to be just that — sticky. This helps you to stay put, but sometimes the tack is no match for sweaty hands and feet. Little is more frustrating than slipping and sliding during your yoga practice. Advertisement If you're partial to a flowing class, especially one in a little heat, it's going to be hard to turn your sweat glands off....

In order to whittle your middle, you need to incorporate oblique exercises into your ab workouts. Image Credit: visualspace/E+/GettyImages Whenever you bend your torso to one side or rotate your upper body, you’re activating your external obliques. These muscles, which extend along the sides of your torso, are superficial muscles that cover the internal obliques, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Advertisement Doing an oblique workout helps define your waist and give you a stronger core — the region including your abs, obliques and back — which helps support your spine....

There are several reasons why you can experience shoulder pain after a workout. Weightlifters experiencing post-workout tingling and numbness in the shoulder may be experiencing a temporary condition caused by placing too much pressure on nerves. Modifying your execution of specific exercises may eliminate this sensation, as may warming up and stretching properly prior to your workout session. However, if tingling and numbness continue, another underlying cause could be at play and you should consult your doctor....

Bridging is a great ab workout. Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/Getty Images The transverse abdominis (TrA) muscle is the deepest of the four muscle groups that make up the abdominals. The muscle acts as a girdle and plays an important role in trunk stability, according to research published in April 2015 in the Journal of Ergonomics. It’s also theorized that dysfunction and poor recruitment of the TrA may contribute to low back pain, though the research is still limited....

Canned tuna is great for a quick and convenient lunch, and is also the perfect store cupboard standby for family favorites like a pasta bake or crowd-pleasing tuna cakes. Image Credit: Michael Rheault - madfire@gmail.com/Moment/GettyImages Canned tuna is great for a quick and convenient lunch, and is also the perfect store cupboard standby for family favorites like a pasta bake or crowd-pleasing tuna cakes. But whether you should buy tuna in oil or tuna in water is a conundrum....

A man is holding his sore back. Image Credit: Highwaystarz-Photography/iStock/Getty Images Chi Machine 4 U manufactures its Sun Ancon Chi Machine in China and distributes it in the United States and many other countries. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, regulates this machine as a medical device, and the FDA has classified it as a Class 1 therapeutic massager. This machine is an oxygenator and Chi Machine 4 U makes several claims about its health benefits....

First things first, always double check your form to help prevent pain and injury. Image Credit: Hiraman/E+/GettyImages Lunges are one of the best lower-body exercises that also enhance athletic performance and develop core strength. But if your form is off, you have muscle imbalances or you lack mobility in your hips and ankles, you may notice knee pain during this move. Advertisement Here, Grayson Wickham, DPT, CSCS, founder of Movement Vault, breaks down why you might feel knee pain during lunges, what your body is trying to tell you and simple steps to fix the problems....

For most people getting a red face after working out is normal. Image Credit: golero/E+/GettyImages Getting a red face during exercise is as normal as sweating for some people. In most cases, a red face following exercise is perfectly normal and no cause for concern. It is more prevalent in people with fair skin and is just part of your genetic make-up. Advertisement The amount of time it takes for your face to return to normal also varies between individuals....

Berries provide fiber and other nutrients to post-gastric bypass patients. Gastric bypass surgery helps patients with obesity lose significant amounts of weight. The surgery reduces the size of the stomach and blocks some calorie absorption. Patients gradually progress through several dietary stages after surgery until they are able to tolerate a high protein, low sugar, low fat diet, according to Linda Aills, R.D., lead researcher, in a report published in the March 2008 issue of "Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases....

Wild salmon is generally considered to be the best salmon to eat. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages There are many different types of salmon — specifically, five types of Pacific salmon and two types of Atlantic salmon. Atlantic salmon is typically farmed, while Pacific salmon species are primarily wild-caught. Wild-caught Pacific salmon are typically considered to be the healthiest salmon. Advertisement Tip Wild salmon is generally considered to be the best salmon to eat....

Carrots are the second most widely consumed root vegetable in the United States. Image Credit: Hemera Technologies/AbleStock.com/Getty Images Carrots are the second most widely consumed root vegetable in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Although potatoes may be the perennial favorite, carrots still have a lot to offer. These sweet, earthy vegetables are low in calories, a good source of fiber and incredibly versatile. They’re also packed with vitamins, making them an inexpensive – and far tastier – alternative to taking a multivitamin....

A man standing in front of french doors in the morning. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/Getty Images Heart rate is often used as an indicator of health and fitness. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts use heart rate monitors to measure the intensity of their workouts. Resting heart rate is used as a measure of cardiovascular fitness. Typically, the lower your resting heart rate, the more fit you are. However, heart rate is affected by many factors, including your body position....

As unwelcome as stressful dreams feel, they may be a sign of the brain doing some important work. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages With all the loss, fear and turmoil of the last few months, you might feel, at times, like you’re in a waking nightmare. It’s no surprise, then, that your ​actual​ dreams have been preoccupied by the pandemic. Advertisement If you've had disturbing dreams lately, you're not alone. Below, sleep specialist Michael Breus, PhD, explains three ways the pandemic has disrupted your slumber and shares ways to nix the nasty nightmares....

Both your mind and your body need a break from the gym. Image Credit: John Fedele/Tetra images/GettyImages Hitting the snooze button more? Having a lot of off days at the gym? If you exercise seven days a week without any rest, you might be exhibiting signs of overtraining. Trying to power through your workouts when you’re not feeling right can sabotage your fitness goals and lead to more serious problems....