Most Popular Health and Fitness Posts of 2015
For something so important, there is an awful lot of health and nutritional confusion. This year, we’ve spoken more about health and fitness than ever before to help clear up that confusion. Here are our top health posts of 2015.
Exercise versus diet: what’s more important for losing weight?
Being healthy is easy, right? “Eat less, move more.” Easy to say, practicality is one of the most important things when it comes to health and fitness. Recommendations like these are general statements that don’t touch on practicality, so when it comes down to it, which is more important? Diet or exercise?
What Marijuana Really Does To Your Brain And Body
Marijuana. Pot. Weed. Whatever you call it, it is the most popular illicit drug in the world and is receiving legalization support for both medical and recreational purposes. But what does marijuana actually do to us? Let’s take a look at this amazing drug, its effects on health, and possible concerns about its use.
What Causes Paternal Basis (and How to Fix It)
Ah, daddy. A recently coined term, it describes the body of a man whose belly suggests he drank several thousand bottles of beer during an NFL Sunday. Now he is by no means “fat”. In fact, his broad shoulders suggest he balances his pizza consumption with bench presses and curls. So how does this body arise and how to get rid of “daddy’s”?
Improve your posture with exercises from the Army Field Guide.
Posture can affect many things, including our self-confidence and how other people relate to us. Train yourself to the correct posture by doing exercises from the army field manual. Good posture is a habit that pays off over time.
Four hydration myths that don’t want to die
As Derek Zulander wisely put it, moisture is the essence of life. Whether you like drinking water or not, it makes up about60% of your weight and plays a heck of a role in keeping your body functioning properly. But beyond the statistics, there are a couple of hydration myths that refuse to die.
The ideal amount of sleep for every age group according to experts
It seems that this is as old as time itself, the question: “How much sleep do I really need?” The nonprofit National Sleep Foundation and a group of 18 distinguished medical scientists and researchers reviewed over 300 sleep studies to try to finally answer this question.
“Free” Foods You Can Eat To Stay Full On Your Diet
Almost all foods contain calories, but some foods are so low that they shouldn’t be counted too much. They are often referred to as “free food”. If you’re on a diet and want a snack, here’s a list of those “free foods” you can eat in moderation without tracking.
Butter in coffee and other cons: stories from a fitness insider
Three years after we founded Fitocracy, we launched a new online coaching service to start making money. We needed a way to attract people, but no one looked interested.
Four harsh truths that will make you a healthier person
If you are completely satisfied with your health, do not read this article. It’s not for you. Pat yourself on the shoulder and get rid of the scrolling. As for the rest, approach what I’m about to say with an open mind and you might be able to come out of it as a healthier person.
Four Things Nobody Tells You About Successful Weight Loss
Anyone who loses weight successfully overcomes many of these problems. But let’s be honest: Successful weight loss is relatively rare, so many of these problems are becoming unheard of. Hence, when they arise, you may think you are doing something wrong. But this is not the case, and here’s why.
You don’t need to spend hours at the gym to lose weight
When it comes to losing weight, people often think that you have to spend countless hours in the gym working out on the treadmill while you watch reruns of How I Met Your Mother. Not only do you not need a lot of time in the gym, it may be better to spend it elsewhere. That’s why.
How getting the Six Pack will change your life (and how it won’t)
Ahh, an elusive six-pack. For many, this is the holy grail of fitness. But does your life really change after you achieve it? Let’s take a look at how getting six packs is changing your life and when it’s really just gold for fools.
How to determine the number of calories you need to eat to lose weight
When you’re on a diet, determining how much you need to eat can be like playing the calorie roulette wheel. Many people turn to a calorie calculator, but they can grossly overestimate the amount of food you need to lose weight. Here’s how to calculate your goal.
Why muscles hurt (and what to do about it)
When you struggle to climb stairs the day after a hard workout, should you view your soreness as proof that you’ve worked hard , or as a sign that you’ve overdone it? The truth is somewhere in between. Let’s find out where soreness comes from and how to get rid of it.
How to drink without spoiling your weight
Alcohol isn’t usually considered a “healthy” part of a weight loss program, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a few sips without ruining your progress.
The biggest concerns about GMO foods aren’t just GMOs
Everyone from Chipotle to Food Babe is opposed to genetically modified ingredients, and some states are seeing progress in passing GMO labeling laws. But the emphasis on GMOs is flawed because much of the concern people have about them isn’t actually GMO-related .
How to lose weight without counting calories
Fat burning depends on one thing: there are fewer calories than you burn. But nobody wants to sit and count calories all day. Most people can learn to track them successfully , but some may require a very different strategy. If tracking has given you headaches in the past, consider giving it a try.
Does yoga have real fitness benefits?
Take a look at someone in the Scorpio position and you will find that yoga can build strength and balance. But how does this stack up against traditional strength training and what yoga can’t do for your body?
“Everything in moderation” is a terrible rule of thumb to eat
If your favorite dietary advice overlaps with the junk food dealer’s favorite advice, you may need to reconsider your opinion.
The only three things everyone agrees on when it comes to nutrition
There is no consensus on nutrition . On many topics – fats, salt and carbohydrates and more – government guidelines say one thing, but fans of paleo, vegan, or trendy diets will insist otherwise. Pretty soon, you just don’t know what to think about eggs, white bread, or low-fat salad dressing.
Can you get addicted to lip balm?
Your lips are dry, so you apply some soothing from a tube, tiny jar, or one of those weird golf balls . Ahh, relief. But once it passes, you will need more. The cycle repeats throughout the winter. Do you practice responsible skin care or are you addicted?
Can I be overweight and stay healthy?
Dear Lifehacker, I am a fat man who has struggled my whole life to lose weight. My doctor told me that my BMI is in the “overweight” category. To be honest, I’m happy with my body. I have no health problems and I try to lead a healthy lifestyle as much as possible. Can you be overweight and stay healthy?