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Do some cardio to help lose a bit of weight. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages Medically speaking, your jiggly belly isn’t as unhealthy as what lies beneath it. That’s because a “poppin’-fresh” waistline is mainly subcutaneous fat. Advertisement The less-visible visceral abdominal fat under it poses more of a health risk. Fortunately, both fat types can be reduced through diet and exercise. Video of the Day Get Cracking With Cardio Getting enough aerobic exercise is a crucial building block to losing both the jiggly stomach fat on your upper belly and the lower abdominal fat that’s often called a “stomach apron” because of its hanging quality....

Build those biceps. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images Many exercises believed to isolate the biceps, or the biceps brachii, build up the muscles in forearms as well. However, a few variations of the traditional biceps curl isolate the bicep muscle. When working out the biceps, you must lift enough weight to cause fatigue after 12 repetitions, according to the Mayo Clinic. The Mayo Clinic also recommends taking at least one day off in between working out specific muscle groups....

Someone is holding a cup of red tea. Image Credit: KarpenkovDenis/iStock/Getty Images Tea comes in many varieties, including red tea and green tea. Technically, to be classified tea it must come from the Camellia sinensis plant. However, several drinks people call tea, including red tea, do not come from this plant. How the plant is grown, harvested and processed will give the tea its characteristics. Many purported health benefits are associated with both red and green tea....

Twisting mobility moves help you target multiple joints at once. Image Credit: Lore McSpadden-Walker/LIVESTRONG.com This month-long mobility program will help you tame joint pain, improve flexibility and move with ease. Get all the details on the challenge here. In This Article Quadruped Shoulder Circle 90/90 Hip Stretch Half-Kneeling Lunge Thread the Needle Child's Pose Getting on the floor can help you exercise your muscles and joints in some unique ways. Plus, with more contact with the ground — hands, knees, toes and perhaps shins and tops of the feet — comes greater stability and a feeling of strength and groundedness....

A man is training his deltoids. Image Credit: ruigsantos/iStock/Getty Images Your deltoids are the biggest and strongest muscles in your shoulders, and are made up of front, back and middle sections. The middle deltoid muscle is the one you use to abduct your arm – that is, move it away from your body. Exercises to tone and strengthen this muscle will help give your shoulders their characteristic, defined shape. Advertisement The Arnold Press This exercise gets its name from the man who created it, Arnold Schwarzenegger....

Ribs are a backyard barbecue favorite. The nutritional values of pork and beef are very similar, so the choice between them for most people is based on flavor. Both pork and beef ribs can come from several different cuts of meat, and ribs can be prepared in numerous ways. Barbecue sauce and spice rubs are the traditional means of seasoning when cooking ribs, and these will add to the calories and nutrients of the meat....

Proper Sit-Ups on an Incline Board Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/Getty Images When it comes to exercise, gravity is your friend — though it may not feel that way when you’re working against it. That’s why the incline board, also known as “slant board,” is a time-honored accessory in the quest for fitness. An incline board is an adjustable bench that can be raised at the foot end to increase its angle. In gyms, they usually have padded braces at the high end for securing the feet and ankles....

Greek yogurt can provide up to 17 g of protein in 3/4 cup. Image Credit: Arx0nt/Moment/GettyImages Protein powders may seem like an easy fix to up protein intake, but they can contain additional ingredients such as sugars and extra calories. A more natural substitute for protein powder comes through our food choices — Greek yogurt, nuts and lean meats can help meet daily protein requirements. Advertisement How Much Protein a Day?...

You need to be honest with yourself when trying to lose weight. Image Credit: skynesher/E+/GettyImages Whether you’re struggling with losing those final pounds or just can’t seem to get your weight loss jump-started, it’s frustrating to watch your weight stay constant while you diet and exercise. Understand the reasons for not losing weight despite diet and exercise and start shedding pounds again. Advertisement Be Honest With Yourself Keeping a food journal is a helpful way to keep track of calories, but only if you’re completely honest about what you’re putting in your body....

Woman doing exercises with a resistance band Image Credit: KatarzynaBialasiewicz/iStock/Getty Images Piriformis syndrome can happen when your sciatic nerve is compressed by the piriformis muscle. Piriformis is located in your buttocks, deep under your gluteus maximus muscle. The sciatic nerve goes directly under and even through the piriformis muscle, and thus tightness in your piriformis can lead to pinching of the sciatic nerve. Symptoms of the syndrome include pain in your buttocks and hips or radiating pain felt in the back, thigh, calf and foot....

Sodium is an electrolyte nutrient that carries an electric charge throughout your body. Sodium is an essential nutrient that helps control the absorption of other nutrients, manages your blood volume and blood pressure. Sodium levels in babies can fluctuate, especially soon after birth when a newborn's bodily systems are beginning to function on their own. Advertisement Testing Sodium Levels A blood test is used to test your baby’s sodium levels and may be done if your child is exhibiting symptoms consistent with levels that are either too high or too low, according to the American Association for Clinical Chemistry, but can also be part of a blood panel used to monitor electrolyte levels and dehydration....

Two women are exercising their arms in a Pilates class. Image Credit: razyph/iStock/Getty Images Feeling sore after a workout is known as delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS. This occurs as a result of muscle breakdown during a workout, particularly on the eccentric portion or downward phase of movements. While DOMS isn’t necessarily a sign of an effective workout, it does generally indicate that you’ve trained hard and if you feel DOMS in one arm and not the other, you need to take a look at your muscle balance and the way you train....

Handmade soaps wrapped in twine Image Credit: puhhha/iStock/Getty Images Glycerine, also called glycerol or glycerin, is an odorless chemical used as an additive in many pharmaceutical products and cosmetics. Glycerine is used in body care products as a lubricant to increase the ease of product application and as a humectant to draw moisture into the skin. Although all glycerine performs a similar function in cosmetics and products, it can be derived from numerous sources....

The best running gels have different levels of carbs, calories and caffeine to fit your body's energy needs. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com How We Chose CLIF Shot Gatorade Endurance Maurten Gel GU Original Honey Stinger Science in Sport Gu Energy Roctane UCan What to Look for Generally speaking, gels are only necessary for runs that are longer than 70 minutes. Many coaches recommend that you take energy gels based on time on feet rather than mileage....

Incline mountain climbers are a good variation for beginners. Image Credit: Kanawa_Studio/E+/GettyImages Whether you love or hate mountain climbers, there’s no debate that these ramped-up running planks provide a powerful ab workout. As both a cardio and strength exercise, mountain climbers challenge your core stability while delivering a potent plyometric burst to increase your heart rate and burn calories. Advertisement The exercise's explosiveness means it doesn't take long to feel the burn in your midsection....

Man's hand holding a dumbbell at a gym. Image Credit: Luc Ubaghs/iStock/Getty Images No matter what your age, it’s important to stay fit and healthy. Age-related muscle decline is a common issue, so it’s even more important in your later years to focus on building and maintaining muscle. If you’re 40 and you’re looking to get some big muscle gains, you need the right combination of cardio activity and strength-training exercises, along with a high-protein diet and plenty of rest....

Although oils and fats don’t have their own food group in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ChooseMyPlate dietary guidelines, the department still recommends including some oil in your diet each day. Women should aim for the equivalent of 5 teaspoons daily, while men should consume 6 teaspoons. Soy and canola oils both contribute to your daily oil allowance and, at 124 calories per tablespoon, provide energy you need to get through the day....

Steroids help build muscles. Image Credit: turk_stock_photographer/iStock/GettyImages The many benefits of steroids have created a culture of abuse in sports like weightlifting, bodybuilding and cycling. Yet you can improve your health without using these dangerous drugs. Learn healthy ways to quickly recover, build muscle and get stronger to safely enhance your performance in any sport. Advertisement Tip Doing resistance exercises like weightlifting can give you many of the positive effects of steroids without the long term risks....

Eat blander food such as broccoli to help with an inflamed stomach. Image Credit: Plateresca/iStock/GettyImages You can experience stomach inflammation — also known as gastritis — for many reasons, ranging from overindulging in spicy foods or booze to stress to bacteria. Advertisement Most nonbacterial cases of gastritis can be easily treated with the use of antacids and a few days of a bland diet. If you develop more serious symptoms, do not hesitate to consult your health care provider....

Falling out of ketosis while dieting can lead to weight gain, bloating, increased appetite and cravings. Image Credit: thesomegirl/iStock/GettyImages While you’ve probably heard of the keto weight-loss craze, you might not be aware of its complexity. Consuming even a small amount of the wrong foods can take your body out of ketosis, and symptoms can include increase appetite and sugar cravings. Advertisement Tip Falling out of ketosis while dieting can lead to weight gain, bloating, increased appetite and cravings....