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What to wear running doesn't have to be complicated. Start with the essentials and, as you run more and more, it'll become second nature. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article Bottoms Tops Bras Jackets and Vests Gloves Socks Shoes Running in a cotton T-shirt and ratty gym shorts is certainly an option we've all chosen at some point or another. But a mile or two in, the shirt feels damp and heavy and the shorts start riding up — not exactly optimal for good performance....

Treadmills can produce static electricity that can shock you, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. Image Credit: Drazen Zigic/iStock/GettyImages Treadmills are powerful machines that can generate static electricity, causing some users to receive a shock. In excess amounts, static electricity can damage the treadmill’s electronic components. There are simple steps you can take to reduce the risk of being shocked by your treadmill. If you are unable to troubleshoot the problem successfully, have the machine professionally serviced....

Mindful eating, good sleep habits and managing stress can all help you avoid spring weight gain. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages Spring is when many of us blossom — the days start getting longer, the weather is warmer and the sun is brighter. But all the things that make the season so great can also sometimes be causes of spring weight gain. Advertisement While you might be used to gaining some weight in the winter, you may be less aware of how the pounds may sneak up on you during the spring....

Iron deficiency may cause you to have a poor appetite. Image Credit: tedestudio/iStock/Getty Images Iron is a mineral that helps with cell growth and differentiation and carries the oxygen in your blood throughout your body. Adult men need at least 8 milligrams of iron daily; for adult women that number is 18 milligrams. Teenagers and pregnant women have higher needs. Because of iron’s role in cell growth, it’s especially important that children receive the recommended dietary allowance of 11 milligrams for infants over 6 months old, 7 milligrams for toddlers, 10 milligrams for young children and 8 milligrams for older children....

Drinking plenty of water is one easy way to flush 5 lbs. of water weight. Image Credit: Digital Vision./Digital Vision/Getty Images If you’ve ever researched methods of losing weight, you probably know that losing weight gradually and safely is better than a “quick fix.” However, from time to time you may want to shed a quick 5 lbs. of water weight simply to better fit into a special dress or attend an important event....

Jillian Michaels says you can strengthen your thighs and lose thigh fat by performing workouts like lunges and doing circuit training. Image Credit: Adobe Stock/@undrey Fitness trainer Jillian Michaels, best known for her 30 Day Shred workouts and her work on TV shows such as “The Biggest Loser” and “Losing it with Jillian,” was once 175 pounds. As of 2013, she weighs 60 pounds less. Michaels, who understands weight loss from personal experience, advocates a healthy lifestyle and warns that you can’t spot-reduce fat....

Some recipes call for scallops to be soaked in milk before cooking. Image Credit: niolox/iStock/Getty Images When you buy fresh scallops, what you are getting is actually the large abductor muscle, which the scallop uses to open and close its shell. There are several different varieties of scallops. Calico scallops are tiny, about the size of the tip of your finger; sea scallops are large, about the size of a marshmallow, and bay scallops fall somewhere in between....

If your broccoli has a sulfur-like odor, you may have picked a less-than-fresh bunch. Image Credit: Leren Lu/Photodisc/GettyImages The bright green stalks and florets of a bunch of broccoli are bursting with nutrients, including vitamin C, protein, fiber and calcium. Broccoli is also low in calories — a half-cup serving contains just 23 calories. Advertisement When cooking broccoli, you might notice a sulfur-like odor: This odor indicates that you may have purchased a less-than-fresh bunch of broccoli from your supermarket or local farm stand....

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A slender woman is scratching her hand. Image Credit: Tharakorn/iStock/Getty Images Iron is an essential nutrient that transports oxygen throughout the body in red blood cells. Iron deficiency results from inadequate intake, inadequate absorption, excessive losses or some combination of the three. Treatment begins with iron supplements. In rare cases, iron supplements may cause itching. If you experience this, contact your doctor immediately. Advertisement Causes Itching in response to iron supplements suggests an allergic reaction....

Depending on what you want to accomplish, you can determine if you run first or lift first. Image Credit: Jacobs Stock Photography Ltd/DigitalVision/GettyImages Cardiovascular and strength training exercises are essential elements of a well-balanced fitness program. If you are considering including a cardiovascular activity like running and a strength training exercise like lifting weights in your weekly workout routine, you may be wondering when it’s best to do them. Advertisement The American Council on Exercise has the perfect, simple answer: It depends on what you want to accomplish — to get leaner, to improve your strength, better endurance?...

Nail biting may increase your risk of infection and could even damage your teeth. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. Nail-biting is generally regarded as a pretty undesirable habit — and not just because it can leave your fingers looking ragged. While nibbling around your fingertip or cuticle might not seem like that big of a deal, it can pose some legit health hazards, especially in our current germ-filled climate....

Ultimately, the answer to whether walking outside or on a treadmill is better may come down to which one you enjoy more. Image Credit: SeventyFour/iStock/GettyImages In one corner, you have a highly advanced computer, designed and streamlined to offer you an exclusive exercise experience. In the other, you have the great outdoors, brought to you by Mother Nature herself. Advertisement When it comes to choosing the best place for your walk, how do you decide who wins in the battle of treadmill versus trail, road or path?...

A large bowl of kidney beans. Image Credit: nattul/iStock/Getty Images Although intense workouts are required for bodybuilding success, your nutritional intake is also of primary importance. To improve your body composition, you need to choose nutrient-rich foods that can fuel your training sessions and help you recover from them. Kidney beans can be a good choice for bodybuilding due to the combination of protein and carbohydrates. Advertisement Calories Kidney beans are calorie-dense, which makes them beneficial for bodybuilding....

Kingfish is a good source of several important nutrients, but it also contains high levels of mercury. Image Credit: Bignai/iStock/Getty Images You may encounter black kingfish, Pacific kingfish and yellowtail kingfish, but they’re not related to plain kingfish. Kingfish, which is more commonly called king mackerel, thrives in the Atlantic Ocean along the American coast. Advertisement Even though it's low in total fat, kingfish is a rich source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids....

A bowl of uncooked oatmeal. Image Credit: View Stock/View Stock/Getty Images In 1877, oatmeal became the first breakfast cereal in the U.S. with a registered trademark, granted to Quaker Oats Company. By 1919, Malt-O-Meal cereal arrived as an oatmeal competitor in the hot cereal market. The company’s original cereal used farina as its main component. Along with their original signature cereal product, the companies that produce Malt-O-Meal and oatmeal offer consumers multiple flavors and types under each brand....

Image Credit: tab1962/iStock/Getty Images When hands ache at night time because of arthritis pain, it is difficult to get a good night's sleep. Instead of floating off to a dream state, feelings of agitation, annoyance and a desire for relief and a quick remedy are all too consuming. Two types of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, can create night time pains in the hands that might be disrupting a good night's sleep....

An alligator meat dish. Image Credit: dabldy/iStock/Getty Images Depending on where you live, alligator meat may be as common as beef. Alligator is a game meat typically sold frozen. In general, most game meats have less saturated fat and fewer calories than commercially raised beef, pork and chicken, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. Alligator tastes similar to chicken and provides high-quality protein similar to lean beef. Advertisement Calorie Comparison A 3....

A woman is getting ready to sprint. Image Credit: Kikovic/iStock/Getty Images Rapidly moving from one place to another, also known as sprinting, is an action that is required in many different sports and activities. Sprinting can be broken down into four different phases, each distinguishable from the others by comparing three different variables. These variables are stride length, stride frequency and ground contact time. Advertisement Starting Phase The initial phase of sprinting is known as the starting block phase, where the sprinter is in contact with the blocks....

The decline bench press targets your lower chest. Image Credit: AzmanJaka/E+/GettyImages There’s no doubt that the bench press is a legendary exercise, but even the most fabled legends aren’t perfect. After 50 years of gym dominance — and verifiable benefits for building strength and sculpting the pecs — the barbell bench press isn’t going anywhere, but it’s worth a nuanced view. Advertisement Like a flat bench, a decline bench press has the potential to build both upper body power and muscle, but it doesn't recruit key shoulder muscles and it may even cause shoulder strain....