Aug 3rd, 2021 - Jennifer Lopez's former trainer swears by glute bridges for a juicy, round butt Jennifer Lopez's former trainer told Insider her favorite exercise for toning the glutes is bridging. The simple bodyweight movement helps build "a great, toned backside," according to Johanna Sapakie. Adding weights to your movements will help stimulate muscle growth. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories . Building a peachy butt like Jennifer Lopez's doesn't happen over night, but the star's former trainer swears by one exercise in particular. "For a great, toned backside, I love bridging," Flexitpro ... [Read More]

Aug 2nd, 2021 - Yep, apples really do live up to the hype. When it comes to the best fruits for you, apples seem to be the gold standard. I mean you've heard it before—an apple a day…yeah yeah, you know the rest. But how many calories, exactly, are in an apple—and is that staple your mom packed in your school lunch really that great for you? Well, it turns apples really do live up to the hype. Can you hear your mom saying, "I told you so?" When it comes to healthy snacks, it doesn’t get much better than apples. They’re loaded with vitamins, have a pretty long shelf life compared to other produce, ... [Read More]

Jul 31st, 2021 - The brain's default mode is set to mind-wandering. Your meditation app can bring you back into the now. Some call it daydreaming; others call it fantasizing. Whatever you call it, it’s actually your brain’s default mode. We spend at least a third of our waking hours thinking about things other than what is happening immediately in front of us. Mind wandering isn’t all bad— it can foster creativity —however, when you need to be present, it takes practice and intention to get there. You can in fact train your brain to focus on the here and now using meditation, but it’s not ... [Read More]

Jul 31st, 2021 - Strengthen your shoulders, chest, and arms—no matter where you are. When it comes to strengthening our upper body , we tend to think that using weights or machines are the only way to go. But this upper-body circuit workout proves that you can work your way to stronger arms, shoulders, back, and chest with just a resistance band. The beauty of using a resistance band is that it allows you to create constant tension throughout the entire exercise—and more time under tension means more strength and muscle gains, NASM-certified personal trainer Tatiana Scott , C.P.T., founder of Fit With ... [Read More]

Jul 30th, 2021 - New to strength training? Ease into it with this 31-day plan Learn the basics and start building muscle mass with this one-month plan for beginners. Are you up for a 31-day challenge? Join us on the START Today Facebook group for daily tips and motivation, to connect with others following the plan, and to get real-time advice from trainer Stephanie Mansour! Many people assume the main reason to incorporate strength training into their routine is to tone the body. While strength training increases muscle mass that can lead to tighter, toned muscles, it’s far from the only benefit. Strength ... [Read More]

Jul 30th, 2021 - The pandemic has not been kind to our lower backs . A Gallup poll conducted in January found that 56% of American employees were "always" or "sometimes" working from home , while another survey found that 18% of Americans said they added more than seven hours of daily sitting time to their days in 2020. As a result, more people are hunched over computers, working in suboptimal and makeshift home offices. Sitting hours at a time in poor posture can increase pressure on the spine and joints. And most laptop and phone use involve us hunching in a turtle-like posture with our neck and head ... [Read More]

Jul 30th, 2021 - The Alkaline Diet: How It Works, If It's Safe, and More Like Atkins, Keto, and South Beach, the alkaline diet is one of many controversial fad diets. Advocates of the diet claim that by lowering the body’s pH levels, you can lose weight, and stave off arthritis, kidney disease, and even cancer in some cases. Thus far, results have been mixed, but if you want to learn more about how to alkalize your body and discover the principles behind the newest fad diet, read on. How does the alkaline diet work? The alkaline diet claims the less acidic your body's blood and urine are, the healthier we ... [Read More]

Jul 29th, 2021 - Lowering The Risk Of Cognitive Decline May Start With This Type Of Food One of the key lessons in adopting healthy habits is to start with small, easily attainable goals and grow from there—and of course having a bit of guidance can be helpful, too. If the habits you're trying to adopt are related to brain health, a new study published in Neurology suggests starting with just half a serving of flavonoid-rich foods . Simple enough, right? What are flavonoids? Flavonoids are an antioxidant found in colorful, plant-based foods, like strawberries, oranges, peppers, apples, grapefruits, and ... [Read More]