Fitness, Health and Wealth

Say you’re grocery shopping, buying chicken and broccoli to cook for the week—and a frozen burrito for tonight. People tend to make healthy choices when planning ahead, and they go for indulgence in the moment. This happens to exercisers, too, which is why you need some gym-bag essentials. The Best Foods to Eat Before a Workout In a study published in Nutrients, people were asked to pick either an apple or a brownie for a post-fitness snack . Pre-workout they were 33 percent likelier to pick fruit . But after working out, brownies won by 25 percent. Exercise turns on hunger hormones, which also helps explain the brownie bump. Plan ahead and bring some gym-bag snacks. Pack ones with a 3:1 ratio of carbs to protein , along with healthy fats, like carrots and hummus. Also check out our favorite post-workout snacks. The post The Most Important Gym-Bag Essential You’re Probably Forgetting appeared first on Men's Journal . from Men's Journal Latest Health & Fitness News

Say you’re grocery shopping, buying chicken and broccoli to cook for the week—and a frozen burrito for tonight. People tend to make healthy choices when planning ahead, and they go for indulgence in the moment. This happens to exercisers, too, which is why you need some gym-bag essentials. The Best Foods to Eat Before a Workout In a study published in Nutrients, people were asked to pick either an apple or a brownie for a post-fitness snack . Pre-workout they were 33 percent likelier to pick fruit . But after working out, brownies won by 25 percent. Exercise turns on hunger hormones, which also helps explain the brownie bump. Plan ahead and bring some gym-bag snacks. Pack ones with a 3:1 ratio of carbs to protein , along with healthy fats, like carrots and hummus. Also check out our favorite post-workout snacks. The post The Most Important Gym-Bag Essential You’re Probably Forgetting appeared first on Men's Journal . from Men's Journal Latest Health & Fitness News

The newest workout booster isn’t a powder or a drink—it’s a flower. Nearly 82 percent of people who partake in legal cannabis light up before or after exercise (most often both), largely because they say it makes their sweat session more enjoyable and helps them recover faster, reports a new study out of University of Colorado Boulder . This isn’t that surprising: Among athletes, marijuana was the second most widely used drug after alcohol, per a 2016 study in the American Journal of Addictions. What’s more, a 2012 study found 23 percent of college athletes smoke—and that was before it was legal and far, far more accessible. Now, getting high probably won’t make you stronger or faster. We have no scientific evidence THC actually improves aerobic performance, according to a 2017 study analysis out of Australia. The majority of people in the UC Boulder study felt smoking had a neutral effect on their athletic abilities. 9 Things Smoking Weed Does to Your Body But it may help with

Find out how you can boost your energy without drinking massive amounts of coffee. The post ▷ 5 Easy Tips for Boosting Your Energy Without Caffeine appeared first on Runtastic Blog . from Runtastic BlogRuntastic Blog http://bit.ly/2W8FmyY

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Everyone knows the taxing feeling of being burned out from work. Debilitating headaches, mental fatigue, difficulty concentrating—it’s an overwhelming feeling that’s hard to shake. As such, the World Health Organization just released new guidelines defining burnout as “chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed,” in an updated version of the International Classification of Diseases, or ICD-11, NPR reports . It’s also classifying burnout as a clinical syndrome, legitimizing it for the first time. The Reason to Save Your Stress For The Morning: You're Ready for It   Previously, the WHO had defined burnout as a “state of vital exhaustion,” but the updated language is much more specific. Under the new definition, burnout has three aspects: exhaustion and low energy levels, cynicism or “increased mental distance from one’s job,” and lowered productivity and efficacy in the workplace. In addition, it’s defined as a work-specific syndrome, unrelated to experienc

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2018 was a successful year in the fight against marine plastic pollution. Find out how the one million dollars was spent and what the next steps are! The post Run For The Oceans 2018: A Successful Year Fighting Marine Plastic Pollution appeared first on Runtastic Blog . from Runtastic BlogRuntastic Blog http://bit.ly/2JHXnCg

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The Duchess of Sussex might be a healthy guru, but there's one unhealthy food she can't get enough of. from Health | body+soul http://bit.ly/2wpOQve

Run For The Oceans from June 8th to 16th to create awareness about marine plastic pollution! The post Run for the Oceans: Join Us to Fight Marine Plastic Pollution appeared first on Runtastic Blog . from Runtastic BlogRuntastic Blog http://bit.ly/2WscZjd

It takes 450 years for a plastic bottle to degrade. How to live a life without plastic and why it matters. The post The Truth About Plastic: Facts to Support Living Plastic-Free appeared first on Runtastic Blog . from Runtastic BlogRuntastic Blog http://bit.ly/2MbcC8X

In addition to sunblock, there are foods that act as a natural sunscreen and can boost your skin’s own SPF, providing UV protection. The post Natural Sun Protection: 3 Vitamins to Boost Your Skin’s SPF appeared first on Runtastic Blog . from Runtastic BlogRuntastic Blog http://bit.ly/2MceC0v

If you want your abs to show (even in the winter), don’t do these 9 things! Find out the truth about abs. The post 9 Things You Should Never Do If You Want Abs Year Round appeared first on Runtastic Blog . from Runtastic BlogRuntastic Blog http://bit.ly/2EzZSm2

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High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has its perks. It’s an express workout , plus there are the big cardiac and metabolism benefits. 10 HIIT Workouts to Get You Shredded for Summer Turns out it doesn’t take treadmill intervals to get it done. Researchers have hit upon a twist: High-Intensity Incidental Physical Activity. That’s when everyday physical activities cause heart rates to spike, as well as breathlessness—think running down a bus or train, sprinting up stairs, or doing yard work extra-fast. According to the new U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines, any moderate to vigorous exercise, for 30 seconds or a few minutes, can boost heart health if done several times during the day. 7 High-octane HIIT Workouts That Burn 500 Calories The key is high-intensity, meaning working at 80 percent or more of max capacity. You’ll know you’re in the zone when you feel an uncomfortable shortness of breath, you can’t have a conversation, and possibly get your quads burning if you’re runnin

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has its perks. It’s an express workout , plus there are the big cardiac and metabolism benefits. 10 HIIT Workouts to Get You Shredded for Summer Turns out it doesn’t take treadmill intervals to get it done. Researchers have hit upon a twist: High-Intensity Incidental Physical Activity. That’s when everyday physical activities cause heart rates to spike, as well as breathlessness—think running down a bus or train, sprinting up stairs, or doing yard work extra-fast. According to the new U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines, any moderate to vigorous exercise, for 30 seconds or a few minutes, can boost heart health if done several times during the day. 7 High-octane HIIT Workouts That Burn 500 Calories The key is high-intensity, meaning working at 80 percent or more of max capacity. You’ll know you’re in the zone when you feel an uncomfortable shortness of breath, you can’t have a conversation, and possibly get your quads burning if you’re runnin

When you’re looking to step up your racing distance from a 10K to a half-marathon, the main priority is increasing your endurance—extending your ability to maintain your current pace past 7 miles. It may seem counterintuitive, but you gain speed through endurance. Let’s say, for example, you can currently run an 8:00 min/mile for a 10K. If you can extend that pace out to 10 miles, when you go back and run a 10K, you’ll be clocking faster times . The effort seems easier, so you can ramp up the speed. 9-Week Half-Marathon Strength and Conditioning Routine This 10-week program is focused on just that—building your endurance and extending your current speed for a longer distance. Of course you can’t expect to reflect your 10K pace in a half-marathon in just 10 weeks, but you can absolutely make great strides that’ll benefit both races. First, you’ll acclimate your body to running a new, longer distance, then, over time, you’ll improve on your performance (speed) at that distance. Thi

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Wondering which smartwatches or apps work with your Runtastic app? Find all of them right here! The post Runtastic Integration – Which Watches, What Apps and How It Works appeared first on Runtastic Blog . from Runtastic BlogRuntastic Blog http://bit.ly/2QfRo8i

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From challenges to live cheering: we’ve packed Runtastic full of great features, and we’re always adding to the list of Runtastic features! The post Get More out of Your Runs with These 4 Runtastic Features appeared first on Runtastic Blog . from Runtastic BlogRuntastic Blog http://bit.ly/2JSwpak

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Why only spend time with co-workers only at work? Here’s what Runtastics like to do together in their leisure time The post Quality Time at Runtastic — How We Spend Time Together appeared first on Runtastic Blog . from Runtastic BlogRuntastic Blog http://bit.ly/2WhWNko

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She always looks enviously fit and healthy and it seems her diet could hold the clues to Princess Mary’s ageless beauty. from Health | body+soul http://bit.ly/2JJr2dI

The Game of Thrones actress revealed her brain surgery was a major blow to her mental health. from Health | body+soul http://bit.ly/2JltYhd

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Do you wish you could stop cravings? Find what you can do to reduce food cravings — right now & long term, too! The post 10 Ways To Stop Food Cravings appeared first on Runtastic Blog . from Runtastic BlogRuntastic Blog http://bit.ly/2LI6l4k

Work all major muscle groups with these simple moves. This dumbbell workout is all you need for effective strength training at home. Watch the video and train with us! The post Full-Body Dumbbell Workout You Can Do at Home appeared first on Runtastic Blog . from Runtastic BlogRuntastic Blog http://bit.ly/2WIsArI

For women, it’s well known that putting off having kids until middle age can be risky, both for their health and the health of their child . But men have never really been a part of that picture. Until now. New research suggests men need to be aware of their biological clocks, too. New Research Shows Oysters and Chocolate Could Be Your Secret Weapons to Fight Aging Men who have children at the age of 45+ put their partners at risk for pregnancy complications, and their children have elevated risks of birth defects, childhood cancers, and other health issues, according to a  study published in Maturitas . Researchers reviewed 40 years worth of studies on how parental age affects fertility , pregnancy, and a child’s well-being over time. The findings come at a time where more and more men are delaying having children. The number of infants born to fathers over 45 has risen 10 percent in the U.S. over the past 40 years. To address the impacts of this trend, the study focused on three

If you want to improve your running form, you need to strengthen your core. ➤ Try these 6 bodyweight exercises. The post Strength Training for Runners: Become a Better Runner with These 6 Bodyweight Exercises appeared first on Runtastic Blog . from Runtastic BlogRuntastic Blog http://bit.ly/2YqI5oW

A workout is more than just how many calories you burned. Learn how to live a healthy lifestyle with these tips. The post Why Working Out is About More Than Losing Weight or Gaining Muscle appeared first on Runtastic Blog . from Runtastic BlogRuntastic Blog http://bit.ly/30aPWZe

MIKE WARDIAN IS the picture of health. At 45, he’s been a professional ultrarunner for 16 years. He races 50-plus times annually, covering around 200 miles a week. He’s six feet tall, weighs 145 pounds, and has a body-fat percentage of 8.5. His resting heart rate is 38 beats per minute. He has 20/20 vision. And he’s never had a cavity. Yet every four months, Wardian goes to a cardiologist for diagnostic testing. It’s not for some congenital heart disorder, either. It’s because of his sport. In the 2008 Olympic Marathon trials held in New York City, fellow runner Ryan Shay collapsed and died; the cause was later attributed to an irregular heartbeat and an oversize heart. The incident spooked Wardian enough to closely monitor the health of his own heart. “It is one of those things where you think, yeah, this may not be that good for you,” he says. Exercise is healthy, of course. But there can be too much of a good thing. A handful of researchers are now suggesting that participating

MIKE WARDIAN IS the picture of health. At 45, he’s been a professional ultrarunner for 16 years. He races 50-plus times annually, covering around 200 miles a week. He’s six feet tall, weighs 145 pounds, and has a body-fat percentage of 8.5. His resting heart rate is 38 beats per minute. He has 20/20 vision. And he’s never had a cavity. Yet every four months, Wardian goes to a cardiologist for diagnostic testing. It’s not for some congenital heart disorder, either. It’s because of his sport. In the 2008 Olympic Marathon trials held in New York City, fellow runner Ryan Shay collapsed and died; the cause was later attributed to an irregular heartbeat and an oversize heart. The incident spooked Wardian enough to closely monitor the health of his own heart. “It is one of those things where you think, yeah, this may not be that good for you,” he says. Exercise is healthy, of course. But there can be too much of a good thing. A handful of researchers are now suggesting that participating

Michael K. Ryan, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama, tells us why the Jefferson curl is his favorite move for desk jockeys. THE JEFFERSON CURL is the stretch with the highest return on investment, helping the most muscles in the least amount of time. It’s ideal for anyone who stands for long periods of time, or who have desk jobs—basically all of us. The 30 Best Abs Exercises of All Time The curl addresses posterior chain issues, referring to the muscles that run from the base of the neck to the heels. Typing at a computer or cradling a phone on your shoulder lead to neck and shoulder tightness, which can pull up on the middle back , glutes , and hamstrings . Sitting stiffens calf muscles and glutes, pulling down on the mid-back and shoulders. Either way, your posterior chain needs TLC.     To do the curl, stand tall at the edge of a bench or plyo box, without a weight or holding a light kettlebell in both hands. Keeping legs straight, slowly bend over, startin

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No Bake Chocolate Quinoa Protein Balls are loaded with health benefits. These easy crunchy balls are made with NO protein powder. Easy ingredients and delectable flavors make these balls absolutely desirable. It’s vegan and gluten free. I am a big fan of protein bites. I cannot stop munching on them especially if its homemade and without any store-bought processed protein powder. I like the idea of making bars/balls with natural and real ingredients. These are however the best so far. I may have made these balls many times for myself but this time I decided to capture them in my camera. I also got an opportunity to get it tested by my parents. They are visiting us from India and to get this recipe through them was kind of a task. Finally, I succeeded in my attempt and they approved after couple of attempts of re-making them.     Ingredients for No Bake Chocolate Quinoa Protein Balls Quinoa flakes Dates Instant coffee powder Unsweetened cocoa powder Raw almonds Raw walnuts