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The weak link for many trainers is their hips. Incorporating lizard pose into your post-workout stretching is a great way to open the hip flexors and hamstrings for better flexibility and mobility. Your hips are likely among the least flexible portions of your body, yet hip flexibility actually improves your overall training ability, training form, cardio...

Dare to try this zesty low-carb entrée recipe from Next-Level Lifting Coach Candice Lewis-Carter. Who doesn’t love a savory, low-carb dish that’s also easy to make? Because I maintain a keto lifestyle to help manage my symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), I’m always looking for tasty dishes that focus mainly on protein and vegetables. I’m including...

Whether you’re having friends over for dinner or you’re short on time on a weeknight, balsamic glazed chicken is a simple no-fuss meal that you can serve with virtually any side dish. This recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes and will become your new go-to balsamic chicken recipe. Quick tips: Ideally, you’ll pound the chicken breasts...

Research of the Week Insulin exemplifies “too much of a good thing.” Sleep-induced memory consolidation is more pronounced in kids than adults. Early sewing needles. In older adults with obesity, a high-fat, low-carb diet burns a ton of visceral fat. “Activating” your nuts doesn’t improve nutrient bioavailability. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 442: Drew Manning: Host Elle Russ welcomes Drew Manning back...

Transform your end-of-summer barbecue menu with these healthy swaps guests will love. As summer winds down, there seem to be a lot of “lasts” — the last few carefree days before school starts, the last of the warm weather and sunshine, and the last barbecue of the season. Whether you’re hosting a Labor Day barbecue or bringing...

Diet challenges are usually all about what you can’t eat. But what if you could see huge results from a self-experiment that doesn’t make any foods off-limits? Instead of focusing on what you eat, our 30-day eating challenge emphasizes how you eat. And the results? They could be transformational. ++++ “You want the next level stuff?”...

Mark’s Daily Apple veterans are familiar with one of the most controversial and impactful posts ever published to the site, Mark’s 2007 treatise called A Case Against Cardio. The article changed my life and caused me to rethink many of the flawed assumptions about endurance training that have been indoctrinated into conventional stupidity for decades....

Looking for something to keep you feeling full? Turn to fiber. Here’s an apple shake that provides almost half your daily needs. Bulk up, belly down! Aim for 25 to 30 grams of fiber per day from fruits and vegetables. On a daily basis, most North American women get only about half the recommended amount. This...

Try these moves to whittle your waist and enhance crucial strength. Many abdominal workouts focus exclusively on your six-pack, but in truth, your core is 360 degrees of muscle, tendon and ligament encircling your middle. When we talk about the core, we’re referring to your abs, your hips and your lower back — foundational elements for...

As the summer heat peaks, you probably don’t want to stand over your grill. Luckily, you can turn your grill into a smoker, creating a largely hands-off cooking process. The taste of smoked meat screams summer to me, especially after spending the last eight years in North Carolina. If you want to try your hand at...