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Swollen arms after a workout don't mean your muscles have grown. Image Credit: Supawat Punnanon / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages You might notice larger arms right after a workout and think your muscles have grown. However, it is more likely caused by water retention. Swelling is an enlargement of a body part caused by fluid accumulation within tissue. Advertisement If it occurs throughout the body, then swelling may be an overt symptom of a more significant problem....

All you need is a pair of dumbbells to get started with these best strength exercises for beginners living with obesity. Image Credit: Tony Anderson/DigitalVision/GettyImages One of the best parts about strength training? There’s no one perfect way to do an exercise. Sure, you want to move with good form. But different exercises look a little different for each person — after all, no two bodies are exactly alike. Advertisement And that's how it should be....

Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. The best cooling pillows are made with breathable materials and feature cooling technology. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How We Chose Best Overall Best on a Budget Best for Side and Back Sleepers Best Eco-Friendly Best for Support Best Memory Foam What to Look For Of course, a pillow is just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to sleeping comfortably: Hot sleepers may also want to consider opting for cooling mattresses, sheets, comforters and even duvet covers....

Berries and chia seeds are fiber MVPs. Image Credit: JPphoto1992/iStock/GettyImages While a quick-fix fad diet may help you lose weight in the short term, cutting out entire food groups, sticking to strict meal plans and feeling bad for eating pizza or ice cream is almost guaranteed to leave you putting pounds back on faster than you lost them. Advertisement One strategy that can help you lose weight and keep it off is focusing on fiber....

Weak hip flexors mean that moves like flutter kicks won't effectively target your lower abs. Image Credit: undrey/iStock/GettyImages Struggling to target your lower abs? You’re probably training the wrong way, says Geoff Tripp, CSCS, certified personal trainer and head of fitness at Trainiac. While certain exercises can help you achieve a tighter core, there’s no magic move that can specifically blast lower belly fat. Advertisement That's because targeted fat loss, otherwise known as spot reduction, is a myth, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE)....

Tempeh is a meat alternative that's packed with gut-friendly nutrients. Image Credit: AmalliaEka/iStock/GettyImages Probiotics and gut health go together like peanut butter and jelly (although, sadly, you won’t find the beneficial bugs in that classic combo). But a healthy tummy may not be the only benefit to adding probiotic-rich foods to your diet — they could also help regulate your weight. Advertisement Here's the breakdown on probiotics for weight loss, plus four healthy foods to add to your shopping list....

The “sirloin” includes some very tender and some not-so-tender cuts of beef. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages The “sirloin” includes some very tender and some not-so-tender cuts of beef. How you cook each one will vary depending on exactly what you purchased. The best way to cook sirloin steak of prime quality, such as top sirloin steak, is by searing it in a hot, oiled pan. Advertisement From Tenderloins to Tri-Tips The farmer/rancher-funded Cattlemen’s Beef Board explains that sirloin is made up of several top and bottom sirloin cuts....

Certain ingredients in diet pills may help you lose small amounts of weight. Image Credit: AndreaObzerova/iStock/GettyImages If you’re having a hard time dropping unwanted pounds, you may be tempted to consider other options, such as diet pills. While some of these over-the-counter pills contain the “best” ingredients at promoting weight loss, they don’t produce dramatic results. Advertisement If you do end up taking additional supplements to aid your weight-loss efforts (such as the ones listed below), talk with your doctor first to discuss safety and effectiveness of these types of diet pills and also to learn about prescription weight loss pill options....

Usually, when you dislike an exercise (like push-ups), it's a sign you need to do it more often. Image Credit: Oscar Wong/Moment/GettyImages Working out can be a bit of a love-hate situation. You love the results, but the process isn’t always fun. And some exercises can be downright awful — morale-crushing, seemingly ungratifying and all kinds of unpleasant for one reason or another. Advertisement Unsurprisingly, this usually includes exercises people don't do well....

Linguini with clams uses white wine in the sauce. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images Many delicious pasta dishes call for a sauce made with white wine. For a successful meal, you have to do more than pour cooking wine over boiled spaghetti. Add white wine early on in the cooking process to balance it against other ingredients and create the best flavor in your final product. Advertisement Type of Wine Despite their name, cooking wines are not a good choice for cooking anything – including sauces for pasta....

It is important to increase your physical activity level. Image Credit: technotr/E+/GettyImages The first and most important tip to get a flat stomach in a month is to be realistic about what you can achieve in such a short time frame. To flatten your belly, you have to lose stomach fat, and that takes time. If you only have a little bit to lose, you might be able to get there in a month with the right diet and exercise plan; if you have more to lose, it may take you more than four weeks to reach your goal....

A man is walking on a treadmill. Image Credit: Benis Arapovic/Hemera/Getty Images If your treadmill doesn’t start, you will need to troubleshoot the possible cause. Depending on the make, model, age and condition of your machine, the problem might be something you can repair yourself. Start with the simplest possibilities, such as the power source, then move to the more complex possibilities, such as the motor controller. Advertisement Power Source Treadmills have specific power requirements that the manufacturer specifies in the owner’s manual....

Ditch the weight machines and opt for a resistance band to work your arms. Image Credit: Nicola Katie/E+/GettyImages The allure of weight machines is strong: They take the guesswork out of any exercise, making them the easy choice. Unfortunately, easier isn’t always better. Moving along the machine’s fixed path restricts the number of muscles you’re able to hit with each rep, which limits your results. Advertisement Enter: resistance bands. Video of the Day "Exercises done with a resistance band rather than a fixed machine will typically require more overall stability and control from other muscle groups in order to perform them well," says Hannah Davis, CSCS, owner of Body By Hannah Studio in Cleveland, Tennessee....

METs on your treadmill are one indicator of how intensely you are exercising. Image Credit: Supawat Punnanon / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Treadmills offer a versatile way to boost heart health and endurance. Modern treadmills provide a variety of information to users. Along with speed, percent grade, heart rate and distance, you will also see a display for METs on the treadmill, which stands for metabolic equivalents. Advertisement Tip METs on your treadmill are one indicator of how intensely you are exercising....

Kiwi provides more than a day's worth of vitamin C per cup. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Kiwifruits, or kiwi, is an edible berry about the size of a chicken egg. It features a fuzzy peel that surrounds a green fruit with black seeds and a creamy white center. Kiwis taste slightly sweet and tangy with a creamy texture. It is available year-round in most grocery stores and is often eaten alone or as part of a salad, on fruit tarts or in smoothies....

Apple cider vinegar can cause damage to your throat and tooth enamel. Image Credit: ThitareeSarmkasat/iStock/GettyImages While it can provide minor health benefits, there are also dangers of drinking apple cider vinegar. Any type of vinegar is acidic, which can damage your teeth and upset your stomach. Additionally, apple cider vinegar can interfere with some medications. Advertisement Tip Aside from possibly damaging your throat and tooth enamel because of its extreme acidity, apple cider vinegar can interfere with certain medications, including insulin....

While the exact cause of exertion headaches is not well understood, they are often triggered by heavy exercise. Image Credit: Mireya Acierto/DigitalVision/GettyImages Exertion headaches develop either during or soon after strenuous activities. Often referred to as weightlifter’s headaches or exercise headaches, they usually manifest as a throbbing sensation that affects both sides of the head. Advertisement However, some people may only experience the discomfort to the right or left side of the head....

Lunges are a great workout. Image Credit: Hello Lovely/DigitalVision/GettyImages Squats and lunges are co-rulers of the leg-building empire. Ideally, you’ll find time for both in your lower-body strength-building routine, but if you only have the time or patience for one — how do you choose between lunges versus squats? Advertisement Neither exercise is truly superior to the other, but one may be better suited to help meet your specific fitness goals....

Drinking water is very important for your health. Image Credit: Milkos/iStock/GettyImages Water is said to be the staff of life, and that’s because it’s an essential part of your diet. When you drink a glass of water, you’ll help to satisfy your body’s need for hydration, so you should feel the benefits almost immediately. Advertisement Tip Drink a glass of water with each meal and between meals, says the Mayo Clinic, as water keeps many of your bodily functions operating correctly....

Exercise may help your angina. Image Credit: g-stockstudio/iStock/GettyImages Angina is a type of chest pain that occurs when there is inadequate blood flow to your heart. It can be a precursor to heart disease. Exercise is generally good for heart health, but you must approach it carefully when you have angina to be sure you don’t cause yourself more damage. Advertisement Consult your doctor before exercising if you have angina. Chest pain can be a sign of a life-threatening condition such as a heart attack....