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You don't need to lie down to work your abs with this core-sculpting standing moves. Image Credit: Scott Clark Photo/LIVESTRONG.COM Strengthening your abdominal muscles is an important part of maintaining your spine’s stability and improving your posture. However, it’s not always possible to work out on the floor. Advertisement Whether that's due to impaired mobility or simply because of the nature of your workout environment, there are plenty of effective and challenging ab-strengthening exercises you can do while standing....

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This full-body, push-up workout will target your shoulders, arms, chest, core and glutes. Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/GettyImages You don’t need high-tech gym equipment to get a serious full-body workout at home; push-ups are a simple, effective way to strengthen and tone every muscle group using only your body weight. Targeting your arms, chest, abs and glutes, push-ups can also improve your core stability and posture. Advertisement But if you're not able to do a full push-up, fear not....

Checking food labels for fat content and calories can help you maintain a healthy diet. Image Credit: Wang Yukun/Moment/GettyImages Prior to 2016, the Nutrition Facts food label required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) included the term “calories from fat.” This referred to the percentage of calories per serving that came from just the fat the food product contained — not the carbohydrates, protein or other nutrients. Advertisement Most food manufacturers removed the term from their labels in 2016, but the FDA gave some until July 2021 to comply....

Vitamin B12 levels are linked to a form of leukemia. Image Credit: ivanmateev/iStock/Getty Images Your body requires a wide variety of vitamins and minerals every day. Among these is vitamin B12, an essential B-vitamin that you obtain mostly from the food you eat. Having an excessively high or extremely low amount of vitamin B12 in your system can indicate a potential health problem; one of the diseases linked to B12 levels is a form of leukemia called chronic myelocytic leukemia....

A woman is holding a pedometer. Image Credit: Angela Schmidt/iStock/Getty Images Basic battery-powered pedometers measure the number of steps a person takes during a walking, running or jogging session. They’re shown on a digital display. Some pedometers also have a kcal digital display function. This shows the number of calories burned during exercise. Kcal is an abbreviation of kilocalorie and represents a unit of energy containing 1,000 calories. Advertisement Counting Calories You need to enter your weight in the pedometer because it calculates your kcal expenditure per pound, per hour....

A bowl of oatmeal topped with banana slices makes a great pre-race suggestion. Image Credit: lisaaMC/iStock/Getty Images Your alarm buzzes. Your adrenaline kicks in. It must be race morning. Whether you’re lining up for a 5K, 10K, or a half or full marathon, you have one last chance to fuel up for the effort to come. Advertisement If there's one rule for a race-morning breakfast, it's this: Don't eat anything you haven't tried before....

Talk to your doctor if you have diabetes and can’t keep your blood sugar at a safe level. Image Credit: Mariakray/iStock/GettyImages Blood sugar, blood glucose, serum glucose. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes, you may be overwhelmed with all the terminology. But the bottom line is that, no matter what you call it, a high level of sugar in your blood is dangerous. Here’s what else you need to know....

If you feel bad after working out it could be due to lack of hydration, nutrition or rest. Image Credit: Tero Vesalainen/iStock/GettyImages We’re always told that exercise makes you feel good and gives you extra energy. For most people that’s true, but others may have negative reactions to working out. Most often it’s related to doing too much or to lifestyle factors such as nutrition, hydration and sleep. Advertisement Tip The reasons you might be exercising and eating healthy but feeling worse include not getting enough rest, doing too much and inadequate nutrition and hydration....

Create a weight loss and muscle gain workout plan by combining fat-burning cardio with muscle-building resistance training at least twice a week. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages Create a weight loss and muscle gain workout plan by combining fat-burning cardio with muscle-building resistance training at least twice a week. Round out your routine with a healthy diet plan to achieve optimal results. Advertisement Set Realistic Goals You know you want to lose fat and gain muscle, but how much weight can you really lose and still be healthy?...

Woman and nurse looking at scale. Image Credit: Science Photo Library - IAN HOOTON./Brand X Pictures/Getty Images The weight-loss deadline you’ve set – whether it’s a wedding, spring break or a reunion – requires you to lose 2.2 pounds per week. Diligent exercise and significant calorie restriction may allow you to reach this goal, which is only slightly higher than the 1 to 2 pounds per week recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

A sensible plan gets you to your goal. Image Credit: demaerre/iStock/Getty Images In four months, you’ve got that big event – a wedding, reunion or beach vacation – and you feel your body just isn’t ready for it. A 30-pound weight loss will help boost your confidence and health. Although you’ll have to stick pretty closely to a weight-loss plan that includes a low-calorie diet and concerted exercise, a 30-pound weight loss in four months requires you to lose a little less than 2 pounds per week, which falls into a healthy, manageable rate of loss....

Running is a great way to burn extra calories. Image Credit: EmirMemedovski/E+/GettyImages Running won’t selectively lead to slim arms — just like sit-ups won’t lead to flat abs. As explained by the American Council on Exercise, spot reduction of fat is a myth. But if you’re looking for slimmer arms, running is one way to burn extra calories and reduce overall body fat. Advertisement Understanding Weight Loss In order to burn 1 pound of fat, you need to burn approximately 3,500 calories, as explained by the Mayo Clinic....

A raw beef shoulder sits on a cutting board surrounded by spices and salt. Image Credit: alexkich/iStock/Getty Images If you can’t afford a gourmet steak, you can still have a delicious beef meal. Choose a cheap roast, like beef shoulder or boneless chuck roast, which will likely be tough. After tenderizing it with salt and cooking it at a low temperature for an extended period of time, you will end up with a soft and delicious meal on any budget....

Low blood sugar can cause shaking after a workout. Image Credit: Benjamin Torode/Moment/GettyImages Shaking or trembling after a workout might be cause for alarm, but in many cases, the problem is due to something simple, such as fatigue or malnourishment. Taking measures before and after working out can help prevent the shaking in many cases, and it is often easily treatable when it occurs. If you shake consistently after your workout or shake when you are not working out, consult a doctor....

Yogurt in a bowl Image Credit: karandaev/iStock/Getty Images Lactobacillus acidophilus is a strain of bacteria that can digest lactose, the sugar in milk and other dairy products. If you’re lactose intolerant and experience digestive complications upon consuming dairy, you may be wondering whether supplemental Lactobacillus can help alleviate your symptoms. In general, researchers are split on this issue. There are some sure ways that Lactobacillus bacteria can make your life easier, however....

List of Slow-Burning Carbs Image Credit: AnaMOMarques/iStock/GettyImages Foods considered to be slow burning carbs digest slowly. Select slow burning carbs by choosing unprocessed foods high in fiber and by utilizing the glycemic index. What Is Glycemic Index? The glycemic index is determined by how quickly a food causes blood sugar levels to rise in the bloodstream. Slow burning carbs have a low glycemic index because they are digested and absorbed more slowly than carbs with a high GI, explains the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics....

If you're watching your weight, add these under-50-calorie fruits to your plate. Image Credit: Creative-Family/iStock/GettyImages Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to ditch fruits. In addition to providing essential vitamins, fruits are a great, low-calorie alternative to sugary snacks. Advertisement Even with something as healthy as fruit, however, portion control is still important. Video of the Day "You have to listen to your body's hunger and satiety signals before diving in for the second handful — even when it comes to fruits," dietitian Rebecca Guterman, RD, tells LIVESTRONG....

Consider light stretching when coming back from mononucleosis. Image Credit: Mireya Acierto/DigitalVision/GettyImages If you’ve got mono, you might wonder about your daily activities — including working out with mono. Mononucleosis, or mono, is a contagious disease caused by a virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this condition is most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Advertisement Mono can occur in children, but is much more common among teenagers and young adults....

Filet mignon and sirloin are pretty comparable when it comes to nutritional value. Image Credit: BURCU ATALAY TANKUT/Moment/GettyImages Although Americans are eating more chicken, they still love their beef, and average more than 50 pounds of beef per person each year, according to National Public Radio. Advertisement It's alright to eat meat, but you're better off if you keep your choices lean, and that means having a 3-ounce serving with less than 10 grams of total fat, 4....