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Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/ShutterstockFilm star, fitness inspiration, and all-around nice guy Joe Manganiello has been very vocal about his love for the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, so when an internet troll took a pot-shot at his beloved hobby, he was quick to come to his fellow “geeks’” defense. All Elite Wrestling wrestler and internet troll Maxwell Jacob...

I’ve been around the block. I’ve spent thousands upon thousands of hours in the gym, on the track, on the bike, in the water. I’ve tasted glory and defeat. I’ve been sidelined with injuries, I’ve gone stretches where I felt invincible. I’ve trained with, and trained, some of the best to ever do it. And...

Fortify your abs from the inside out with these atypical anti-movement exercises.There is an astounding lack of education regarding the true purpose of the muscles in your midsection, and in the interest of achieving that ever-coveted six-pack via countless crunches and twists, standard workout programming has inadvertently marginalized some vital training techniques that can drastically reshape your waistline from the inside out — “anti-”exercises.Instead of initiating movement, these moves resist...

Avoid the sidelines with this research-backed nutritional swap.If you’re a runner, you probably know that uh-oh feeling that makes you dash for the nearest bathroom (or bush!). Runners should consider swapping high FODMAP foods for low ones.Bloating and stomach cramps can sideline even the best of us at times. However, a study published in the Journal of the International Society of...

What's in your water bottle — besides water?Phthalates are a class of chemicals found in many personal care products such as shampoo and lipstick, as well as in food packaging, vinyl flooring and car interiors. Studies suggest that phthalates may alter hormone function and could contribute to the development of asthma, obesity, diabetes and infertility. However, since phthalates are excreted...

A little time alone can make a big impact on your day.In today's overly connected 24/7 society, it can be difficult to find quality time with your spouse, kids and friends — let alone yourself. But carving out some quiet “me” time should be on everyone’s priority list, and even a few minutes flying solo can deliver big benefits. “Solitude...

Move over bone broth, ancient grains and kimchi — a not-so-new food is stealing your crown.At first glance, mushrooms might seem unimpressive, but apparently they are the new “it” food and are good for more than just mealtime. “Mushrooms have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries,” says Bart Wolbers, MS, researcher at Nature Builds Health. “Though each variety has its own unique...

For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering four questions. First, is psyllium husk insoluble or soluble fiber? Second, how do I structure my hex bar deadlift workouts? I give a couple options. Third, what kind of training (and eating) should a person do who doesn’t want to gain much muscle or “get big”—just strong? And...

Eric Charbonneau/ShutterstockThe perpetually shredded Henry Cavill might be trading in his cape for a different superhero outfit, if some published reports are to be believed.   Cavill, known for playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe, reportedly met with Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, about a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Who Cavill, the star...

Learn all you need to know about your potential new partner while getting your sweat on.Let’s face it, dating is hard. Finding someone who shares your passion for fitness and won’t encourage you to succumb to bad food habits is even harder. When it’s time to vet your potential soul mate on that awkward first...

Build strength, burn fat and increase mobility in record time with this combination of innate body weight movements and kettlebell training.If you're of a "certain age," you'll remember the Reece’s commercial when a man bumps into a woman on the street and accidentally jams his entire chocolate bar into her weirdly open jar of peanut butter, thereby creating the most delicious flavor combo on the...