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Skip the pricey spin classes and invest in your own at-home indoor cycling bike. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Best Overall Best for Athletes Best for Small Spaces Best for Beginners Best Basic Best for Different Apps 3 Factors to Consider When Searching for Your Best Indoor Bike The SoulCycle Bike Is the Best Investment I’ve Made All Year Visit Page https://www.onepeloton.com Image Credit: Peloton/LIVESTRONG.com Image Credit: Peloton/LIVESTRONG....

Healthy cells require good nutrition. Your cells depend on adequate intakes of several nutrients to stay healthy. These nutrients come from a variety of foods in each food group. and the best way to be sure you are getting the daily recommendations for each is to eat a well-balanced diet. You may also want to include a supplement under your doctor's recommendation if you are having trouble getting enough. Advertisement Protein Protein plays a large role in cell growth and repairs damaged cells as well....

It's tricky — but not impossible — to fit ice cream into a low-carb diet. These low-carb ice cream brands can help. Image Credit: Bennian/iStock/GettyImages Delicious as it is, ice cream can be difficult to fit into a low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet. Many varieties are loaded with sugar, starchy fillers and high-calorie mix-ins like cookies or caramel. Luckily, some ice cream brands have targeted the low-carb market and now offer flavors that can fit into these meal plans....

Whey is separated from cheese during the manufacturing process. Whey contains all of the essential amino acids, or EAAs, your body needs but cannot produce itself. There are nine EAAs and each has its own function in the body. It's important to get enough EAAs each day, especially when trying to build and maintain lean muscle mass. According to the University of Illinois McKinley Health Center, whey protein is generally recognized as safe, but you should still consult your doctor before taking whey supplements....

Don't let yourself fall into the comparison trap. Image Credit: Igor Emmerich/Cultura/GettyImages Fitness trackers are big business. From simple pedometers to smart watches, fitness wearables to phone apps, 2017 data from Juniper Research suggests that more than 75 million Americans will be using a fitness tracker by 2021. Advertisement And while a 2016 study published in the journal JMIR mHealth and uHealth showed that fitness trackers increase the amount of physical activity wearers get each day, there are downsides to quantifying every aspect of your life....

A man is riding a triathlon bike. Image Credit: stefanschurr/iStock/Getty Images Triathlon-specific, road and time-trial bikes are the most common options when it comes to purchasing a bike for a triathlon. Determining what type of bike you want to ride is only the first step, however. Choosing a bike that is the proper size reduces your risk of injury and makes the long rides during your triathlon more comfortable. The bike frame you choose depends partly on whether you are seeking a road bike, triathlon-specific or time-trial bike....

These tasty turmeric recipes help you sneak the healthy spice into your daily meal plan. Image Credit: Shaiith/iStock/GettyImages Turmeric is touted and trending for its peppery notes and reported health benefits. Advertisement While some of us are just becoming hip to the spice, it actually dates back centuries where it was first used in India and China to help treat an array of ailments, according to a November 2015 article in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition....

A drop of cellfood coming out of a syringe. Image Credit: Tim Martin/iStock/Getty Images Cellfood is a line of health supplements developed and marketed by NuScience Corp. NuScience says that Cellfood supplements have several benefits. Specifically, Cellfood supplements are oxygen-based consumer products that purport to enhance your overall health and beauty. As with any health supplement, you should speak with a medical professional prior to consuming any Cellfood product. Advertisement Improving Metabolism and Detoxification NuScience promotes the absorption of the nutrients found in its Cellfood supplements....

Forever Aloe Berry Nectar is a drink sold by a multilevel marketing company. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Forever Aloe Berry Nectar is a bottled beverage made by Forever Living Products. The creators claim that the drink can boost immunity, support healthy digestion and provide energy — but these statements have not been validated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any scientific studies. Advertisement Tip Forever Aloe Berry Nectar is a drink sold by a multilevel marketing company....

Calcium is the most common mineral in the human body. Most of it is stored in bones and some is stored in the blood, assisting with bodily functions such as blood clotting, muscle contraction and communication between nerve cells. But when calcium builds up in the coronary arteries or around heart valves, it can cause problems. Cardiac calcium scans, special imaging tests that measure the amount of calcium buildup in the coronary arteries (the blood vessels that carry blood to the heart muscle), are being used to predict cardiac events such as heart attacks, according to research published in the July 2009 issue of the journal Radiology (see Reference 2 below)....

To gain weight at a healthy rate, add high-calorie, nutrient-dense foods to your diet such as whole grains, eggs, cheese, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, yogurt, milk and avocados. Image Credit: Alexander Spatari/Moment/GettyImages You would think needing to gain weight would be a good problem to have. But if you’re struggling to add weight to your frame, and you’re looking for foods that help you gain weight quickly, then you know it’s not as good as it sounds....

Although some might not consider it actual meat, fish is the leanest flesh to consume. Image Credit: villagemoon/iStock/GettyImages When you’re looking for a hearty meal, but you are watching your fat intake, you’ll naturally want to include some lean protein in your diet. Check out the leanest meats to add to your plate. Advertisement Tip Although some might not consider it actual meat, fish is the leanest flesh to consume. It's not usually sold in the meat aisle....

Freshly made chocolate chip cookies. Image Credit: militarywivessaving/iStock/Getty Images Homemade chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven are a sweet treat, especially if the chocolate chips are soft and slightly melted. If you have a craving for homemade chocolate chip cookies and are raiding your pantry for the ingredients, you may wonder over the purpose of putting baking soda or baking powder into your dough. These ingredients provide lift and fluffiness to the cookies but work in slightly different ways and will influence the texture of your cookies....

If you feel low-back pain during a kettlebell swing, that's a sign you need to work on your hip hinge. Image Credit: Srdjanns74/iStock/GettyImages Kettlebell swings are among the most powerful exercises you can do to strengthen your entire body. A hip-dominant move, the kettlebell swing targets your glutes and hamstrings, but also gives your core some attention. Advertisement Although the swing seems like a simple, full-body kettlebell exercise, it takes practice to refine your technique and engage the right muscles....

Full body circuit exercises are a great way to get lean. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Have trouble losing weight despite spending hours on the treadmill? Longer workouts won’t necessarily help you achieve a lean and thin body. When it comes to fat loss, some exercises and training methods work better than others. Advertisement Tip From machine-based circuits to burpees, box jumps and other body-weight movements, there are plenty of exercises that make you lean....

Canola oil in a container with rapeseed flowers arranged on a white background. Image Credit: Geo-grafika/iStock/Getty Images Canola oil is one of the most widely used cooking oils. Canola oil has been deemed as one of the healthiest oils to use for cooking because it is low in saturated fat and high in unsaturated fat. However, canola oil may cause stomach aches for one of several reasons. Advertisement Canola Oil Allergy You may be allergic to canola oil....

People are swimming laps. Image Credit: Andrii Iurlov/Hemera/Getty Images Swimming offers a myriad of health benefits, including lower blood pressure, weight control, improvements in muscle tone and even a reduced risk of depression. No one wants to come out of the water feeling worse than when they got in. But your fingers are just like any other part of your body, leaving them vulnerable to muscle pain and injuries. Advertisement Hand and Finger Injuries The most obvious cause of finger pain after a swim is injury to the muscles in your hands, wrists and fingers....

Green tea can help reduce appetite, improve workout intensity and reduce stress, but won’t give you significant weight loss results unless you also focus on diet and exercise. Image Credit: karandaev/iStock/GettyImages Will drinking green tea before a workout help you burn more fat and slim down? Green tea has been enjoyed for centuries and has been credited with everything from weight loss to improved energy. New research paints a clear picture as to how green tea affects weight loss and other potential benefits....

If you're feeling hungry, you could actually be thirsty, so be prepared with lots of water. Image Credit: Lew Robertson/iStock/Getty Images A healthy rate of weight loss is about 1 to 2 pounds a week. One pound of fat is equivalent to about 3,500 calories, so to drop 2 to 4 pounds in two weeks, you’ll need to trim 7,000 to 14,000 calories from your diet. You can spend hours at the gym each day to burn off those extra calories, although making changes to your diet can also help....

Fruits and vegetables are better for your health than supplements. Image Credit: Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images Juice Plus is a supplement made with concentrated dried fruits and vegetables meant to provide you with some of the same nutrients as fresh versions of these foods. While proponents claim that this supplement may have some health benefits, the manufacturer doesn’t claim that Juice Plus is a weight-loss supplement. You’re better off eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whether or not you choose to use Juice Plus as a supplement....