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The best online yoga classes offer a range of styles and fitness levels. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article How We Chose Best for Newbies Best for a Budget Best for Versatility Best for Live Classes Best for Energizing Music Best for Specific Goals Best for Yoga Sculpt How to Choose One of the best parts about practicing yoga? It doesn't require a ton of equipment or space. So, for those who can't (or prefer not to) attend an in-studio class, online yoga classes and programs make practicing at home convenient and accessible....

Following a vegan diet can be intimidating at first, but owning a selection of vegan cookbooks can open up a new world of nutritious and satisfying foods. Image Credit: skynesher/E+/GettyImages Image Credit: skynesher/E+/GettyImages Visit Page https://www.amazon.com You might be familiar with the famous PBS cooking show for its rigorous recipe testing and reviews on kitchen tools and cooking techniques, so you can trust that the recipes in here are just as stellar....

Magnesium gel allows for quicker absorption of the mineral to increase speed and effects of its health benefits. According to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements, magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body. Half of its content in the body is found in the bones and the other half is primarily found in the cells of tissues and organs. Magnesium serves a range of benefits and is found in many different types of foods, but is also available as a topical gel form....

Swimming is a great option for those with joint pain. Image Credit: Patrik Giardino/The Image Bank/GettyImages Next to bad backs, bad knees are the most often complained about injury, and they are usually cited as a reason not to exercise. But, in many cases, you can do cardio for bad knees. Advertisement The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) recommends a wide range of motion, strength and aerobic exercises to treat your bad knees....

Diastasis recti exercises can help you repair ab separation while strengthening your core and pelvic floor muscles. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages In This Article How to Test for DR Exercises to Correct DR Physical Therapy for DR For how common it is, diastasis recti (DR) is a condition that's surprisingly misunderstood. In short, DR is what it's called when your abdominal muscles separate — specifically, the two sides of your rectus abdominis (your "six-pack muscles")....

It's possible to make big batches of pasta sauce and store them in your freezer. Image Credit: Olha_Afanasieva/iStock/GettyImages It’s possible to make big batches of pasta sauce and store them in your freezer. However, you shouldn’t try freezing spaghetti sauce that’s made out of creamy, emulsified ingredients. Freezing pasta sauce is only likely to be successful when you have tomato-based sauces. Advertisement Read more: Always Add Oil to Pasta Water and More Pasta Myths Busted by a Chef Video of the Day Making Pasta Sauce to Freeze Freezing pasta sauce is fairly easy, as long as you’re trying to freeze a sauce made with a tomato base....

Massage is a great way to help relax tight trap muscles. Image Credit: alvarez/E+/GettyImages Chances are, if you haven’t experienced tight traps, you’ve at least heard of them. Stress and tension often develop in these muscles. They also become tight from sitting with poor posture for extended periods of time. Advertisement Your trapezius muscle has three functional regions: upper, middle and lower. The upper trap region, which supports the weight of your arm, is typically the portion of your trapezius muscle that becomes tight and needs to be relaxed....

child swinging baseball bat Image Credit: Peter Dean/iStock/Getty Images The time allotted to practicing sports is an important period for players, coaches and officials. During practices, players work on their skills while coaches and officials work together to enforce the rules of the game. Practicing sports encourages players to stay active and healthy, as well as develop communication skills and build self-confidence. Advertisement Improving Health Practicing sports offers numerous health benefits, which include improved lung and heart function, as well as reduced medical conditions such as high blood pressure and osteoporosis, or reduced bone density....

Vegetables are not the only ingredient hiding in Subway's Veggie Patty. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Healthy fast food doesn’t have to be an oxymoron. If you find yourself wondering, “What’s the healthiest thing to eat at Subway?” then you’re in luck — especially if you’re vegetarian. The Subway veggie patty is a hearty option made from vegetables and whole grains. Advertisement Choosing Healthy Fast Food Sometimes fast food’s convenience makes it the most realistic option for somebody who is in a hurry and does not have time to pack a meal....

The Vertical Diet emphasizes red meat and white rice. Image Credit: 4kodiak/E+/GettyImages Most diets focus on reducing calories or limiting a specific food group or macronutrient (think: the very-low-carb keto diet). But what about a diet program that promotes eating primarily two specific foods: red meat and white rice? This is the basis for the Vertical Diet. Advertisement The diet was created by Stan Efferding who, according to his website, is an IFBB professional bodybuilder and world-record-holding powerlifter....

Diarrhea and an upset stomach after traveling is no fun, but the symptoms will usually go away on their own. Image Credit: Egoitz Bengoetxea Iguaran/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Causes Symptoms and Risk Factors Diagnosis Prevention Treatment When to See a Doctor Traveler's diarrhea strikes as many as 60 percent of world travelers, making it the most common travel-related illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More common, even, than its subtler cousin, traveler's constipation....

HIgh volume workouts that target the legs can build size in your thighs. Image Credit: fatchoi/iStock/Getty Images You can develop size in your thighs with regular bouts of weight-training that’s designed to build muscle size. The major muscles in your thighs include your quadriceps, which are four muscles located at the front of your upper legs, your hamstrings, with are three muscles that run down the back of your legs, and your hip abductors and hip adductors, which are located at the outside and inside of your thighs....

Tremors often cause shaky hands. Parents are often frightened when they notice their child's hands shaking. However, this symptom rarely indicates a serious underlying condition. Shaking hands are normally caused by tremors, involuntary muscle movements that are similar to twitches. If the shaking continues for several days or continues coming back, consult your child's pediatrician to rule out any serious medical conditions. Advertisement Anxiety Many children, especially very young kids, struggle to express their feelings verbally....

Burn body fat all over with a healthy diet and cardio workouts that you enjoy, like swimming. Image Credit: Paul Bradbury/Caiaimage/GettyImages Having big hips has its benefits. You can easily carry children — or laundry baskets. You don’t need to use your hands to close ovens, cabinets or drawers. And you can hula hoop like nobody’s business. Advertisement You may be healthier too, according to research published in the International Journal of Obesity in 2010, which states that women who have fat deposits on their hips, butts and thighs have lower cardiovascular and metabolic risks compared to women who tend to store fat around their waistlines....

Image Credit: Morsa Images/DigitalVision/GettyImages The inconvenient truth is that gas is a normal part of digestion. In fact, the average person passes gas between 12 and 25 times a day, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Advertisement If it's any comfort, just about everyone has experienced having excessive intestinal gas. Whether on a first date or in a quiet theater, the embarrassing belching, bloating and flatulence always seem to strike at the worst times....

While often not serious, hypoglycemia can be a real pain. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Pixland/Getty Images If you become nauseated or lightheaded when you don’t eat, you may be experiencing hypoglycemia, a condition characterized by abnormally low blood sugar. In mild cases, hypoglycemia is relatively benign and easy to treat. In some cases, though, the symptoms can be severe or fail to resolve, which may warrant further investigation by your health care provider to determine if you have a more serious underlying condition....

You can increase your aerobic fitness by running. Image Credit: Maridav/iStock/GettyImages Practice makes perfect when it comes to getting in shape. Quite simply, if you want to increase your aerobic capacity you have to do aerobic activities. Endurance training such as running and biking will help, as will interval training, such as sprint workouts. Advertisement Define Your Fitness Level A lot of what defines your fitness is your aerobic capacity. When your body uses oxygen to create energy it’s considered aerobic....

A woman is measuring her thigh. Image Credit: converse677/iStock/Getty Images Diet and weight loss are hot issues for many people. According to the Boston Medical Center, an estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet each year. If you’re a dieter who has a large amount of weight to lose, it’s important to be patient and stay focused on your long-term goals. A loss of 70 pounds in seven months is entirely possible if you lose an average of 10 pounds per month, or 2 to 3 pounds each week....

How to Lose 8 Pounds Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images A weight loss of eight pounds does not have to be frustrating. It takes dedication on your part, but with a combination of diet and exercise, you will reach your goal. Weight loss is achieved when you create a negative calorie balance. One pound of weight loss equals 3,500 calories. Calories come from the foods you eat and supply energy for your activities....

Getting a massage is a great way to relieve tired muscles. Image Credit: Caiaimage/Adam Gault/Caiaimage/GettyImages Whether you worked extra hard at the gym or you’ve been doing heavy yard work around your home, tired, sore muscles can plague your body, especially in the days following the work. Tired muscles are typically the result of general overuse. Advertisement When you use your muscles, lactic acid builds up around them, essentially choking out any oxygen and resulting in fatigue....