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If you're looking to trim belly fat, the best way is through the diet. Image Credit: DejanKolar/iStock/GettyImages Let’s be real: Belly fat is the hardest area on the body to target. Certain foods and habits cause bloating, and it’s natural to store body fat in the abdominal region, so fighting it can be a struggle. However, what you’re putting on your plate is key to trimming down. Advertisement While you can't spot-reduce fat in a specific area like your stomach, certain foods can lead to weight gain while others can help you lose weight....

Greater energy levels and faster metabolism, stronger muscles to perform daily tasks and maintain posture and lower risk of injury are just some of the benefits of gaining muscle mass. Image Credit: RyanJLane/E+/GettyImages Whether you lift weights or do calisthenics, training to increase your muscle mass, strength and endurance is a cornerstone of any fitness program. The health benefits of being muscular include a faster metabolism, reduced injury risk and improved ability to perform daily tasks....

A woman drinks a martini with olive juice. Image Credit: shironosov/iStock/Getty Images Olive juice, what we know of as olive oil, contains a wealth of nutrients that can benefit your health in a variety of ways. Though olive juice provides many health-promoting benefits, it is not a miracle cure and it contains a high calorie and fat content. Do not consume it at the expense of eating a well-balanced diet. Proper nutrition plays an essential role in living a healthy lifestyle; consult your doctor when making changes to your diet....

A bowl of fruit salad on a wooden table. Image Credit: margouillatphotos/iStock/Getty Images The gallbladder is the organ in your body that stores and releases bile. Bile aids in the digestive process. Although a small organ, problems with your gallbladder can be painful. While there are no specific foods that will keep your gallbladder healthy and functioning, a healthy lifestyle and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is recommended for gallbladder health....

Treadmills Image Credit: Tanya Ryno/iStock/Getty Images Some Life Fitness treadmills have metal hand sensors on the handrails to monitor your heart rate. But others use wireless technology that read your pulse from a chest strap you wear during the workout. Not just any chest strap will do, so select one that’s compatible with your Life Fitness treadmill. Advertisement Wireless Technology Life Fitness treadmills use a digital heart rate monitoring system. The company calls the program “Lifepulse....

Cane sugar in bowl Image Credit: S847/iStock/Getty Images Evaporated cane sugar is intended to be a less-processed, more nutritious form of cane sugar than either white sugar or brown sugar. The process of refining white and brown sugar strips either sugar cane or sugar beets down to just the pure sugar, with none of the minerals that are originally present in the plant. By eliminating most of those refining steps, evaporated cane sugar retains some of the nutrients found in sugar cane....

Body fat percentage is only part of the picture. Image Credit: Devon Strong/Stone/GettyImages Athletic body fat percentage is often lower than the average person’s body fat percentage. Body fat percentage is how much of your total weight is made up of body fat. But this percentage only tells part of the story about your overall health and wellbeing. Advertisement Tip Male athletes typically have between 6 and 13 percent body fat, whereas female athletes have about 14 to 20 percent body fat....

Which Types of Yogurts Are Good for Stomach Disorders? Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images Ulcers, lactose intolerance and ulcerative colitis are just a few examples of conditions that can upset your stomach. If you’ve run the gauntlet of medical treatments for your stomach disorder without success, you may be skeptical of the effectiveness of something as innocuous as yogurt in easing your symptoms. However, health care professionals are increasingly acknowledging the effectiveness of the bacterial cultures present in yogurt in addressing numerous stomach disorders....

A man is tying his sneakers. Image Credit: iTref/iStock/Getty Images From sprinting to distance events in track and field, to cross-country races, deciding on whether a racing spike or a regular training shoe works for you is a key factor. While running spikes can enhance your performance because of their very minimal weight and aggressive traction, a more cushioned, more stable training shoe can protect you from injury much better....

Why Are You Hungry All the Time Since You Have Been Lifting Weights? Image Credit: mihailomilovanovic/E+/GettyImages Struggling with increased hunger following weightlifting and resistance training isn’t unusual. Physical activity can accelerate your metabolism, help burn calories and increase body fat loss according to research from Colorado State University. Advertisement You're breaking down muscles in the gym, depleting them of sugar, or glycogen, and burning calories. Resistance training can burn many calories, and the increases in caloric demand don't stop when you leave the gym....

Plugged ears while you exercise? There are a few reasons why this may be the case, including allergies and ear wax. Image Credit: AndreyPopov/iStock/GettyImages You’re halfway through your workout when, all of the sudden, your ears feel plugged. You try to pop them, but alas, no luck.If you commonly deal with plugged ears during exercise, it’s natural to think that your workouts are the culprit. Or maybe you’re sweating directly into your ear canals....

Now is not the time to push yourself to the limits, but getting some exercise (even just a little) can help you feel better when you're grieving. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative/Getty Images Lacing up your shoes and heading out for a run might be the last thing on your mind when you’re grieving. The couch is calling your name — and after all of the stress, anxiety and tears, all you want to do is plop down and zone out....

When you're making onion rings at home, try using an air fryer to cut down on fat. Image Credit: belchonock/iStock/GettyImages Like French fries, onion rings are a staple cookout food and side dish. And when they’re cooked with the right batter, the fried ringlets will have your mouth watering. The best part? They’re quick and easy to prepare. Advertisement Claudia Sidoti, the head chef at HelloFresh, has put together an easy-to-follow onion ring recipe for your next barbecue or dinner night in....

A bike mechanic is working on a bicycle. Image Credit: kadmy/iStock/Getty Images Replacing the chain on your Schwinn bicycle can seem like a daunting task, but with the correct tool, the job is not too difficult. Chains for all bikes have the same core design, small links that join with pins. The old chain is one circular piece that must be disconnected. A chain tool is necessary to push a pin out between the links so the old chain breaks....

Make sure to pick the right running backpack. Image Credit: Ken Wramton/The Image Bank/GettyImages Whether you’re running with a weighted backpack because you want to make your runs a little more challenging or because you want a change from regular running, doing so can be an effective way to get fitter and stronger. As a high-calorie-burning form of cardio, running can help you get in shape. When wearing a backpack, however, it’s vital you don’t let the added weight alter your technique....

If you season cast iron skillets properly, they'll last a lifetime. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Cast iron skillets are incredibly versatile — you can use them on top of the stove as well as in the oven — and perfect for cooking many dishes from stir-fries to roast chicken to a pan-sized chocolate chip cookie. Try seasoning cast iron with coconut oil to keep your skillet in good working order. Advertisement Season Cast Iron It’s recommended that you season (or in other words, prepare) cast iron skillets and pans before their initial use, Michigan State University Extension advises....

When getting started with strength training, prioritize foundational compound movements like the shoulder press. Image Credit: RichLegg/E+/GettyImages In This Article Exercises Variations Schedule Reps and Sets Progression Warm Up and Cool Down Recovery If you're new to lifting weights, picking up your first dumbbells, kettlebells and barbells can be a daunting task — especially if you're living with obesity. After all, in the past, the weight room hasn't been the most welcoming to all body types (and it still has a ways to go, frankly)....

Sliced lemon in water with lemons around it on the table. Image Credit: triggerpics/iStock/Getty Images Ah, the magical lemon–rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, highly acidic yet able to alter the body’s pH to alkaline, and delicious, especially when combined with honey. Used for centuries to relieve cold symptoms, it’s added by moms and herbalists around the world to a variety of concoctions to help us feel better. The lovely lemon helps relieve cold symptoms and is a favorite weapon against the rhinovirus, which is responsible for the common cold....

If you're distracted by your smartphone at the gym, you may not get the full benefit of your workout. Image Credit: andresr/E+/GettyImages Your smartphone is an essential part of your life — we get it. But did you know that your relationship with your phone could be having a negative effect on your health? It might even be causing you to gain weight. Advertisement That's according to the findings of a preliminary study presented July 2019 at the American College of Cardiology Latin America Conference....

references Celiac Disease Foundation: "What is Gluten?" Whole Grains Council: "Barley — February Grain of the Month" Celiac Disease Foundation: "Label Reading & the FDA" FDA: "Gluten and Food Labeling" Gluten Free Certification Organization: "About Us" Whole Grains Council: "Quinoa — March Grain of the Month" Harvard Health Publishing: "Should I be Eating More Fiber?" Barley is not a gluten-free grain and lurks in many processed foods as malt. Image Credit: ULADZIMIR ZGURSKI/iStock/GettyImages...