Category: Health

Peanut allergies are real and can be life threatening for many children. For years, parents have been told to be careful when administering peanuts to […]

Some of us like six packs. That is beer. Others love to reassure and point out that drinking beer after exercise will damage your ability […]

We’ve discussed how much sleep you need (at least seven hours, for most people), but often our real question is the downside: can you get […]

Lunges require you to place one foot in front of the other and shift your weight forward, but what happens next can say a lot […]

Now that you’ve gotten used to your habits, it’s time to shake things up a bit. You set a goal for yourself , worked on […]

When you are trying to lose weight, you probably thought, “I felt good this week, so I deserve this triple peanut butter chocolate brownie.” Instead […]

We’ve all seen those transformational photographs of humans going from a puffer fish- like belly to an enviously outlined press . You may be thinking, […]

If you’re a parent, you’ve heard the rules a million times: Babies should sleep on their backs, no blankets, and they should always sit in […]

It’s hard to stick to this train of healthy eating when you dine out and it all sounds amazing. Instead of giving up or giving […]

If you’ve ever urinated a little due to coughing, sneezing, running, jumping onto a box, doing heavy cleansing, or deadlifts, you’re not alone. This is […]

Health insurance: you screwed up with it, and you really screwed up without it. This year we will have extra pleasure as insurance premiums will […]

Already tired of running? We hope this is not the case, but in any case, this is a new challenge for you. We’re going to […]

Ankle mobility is an often overlooked weak link because your ankles and feet help form a solid foundation for stronger, more painless movements. But how […]

iOS / Android: If you or your loved one is struggling with substance abuse, gambling, alcohol, an eating disorder or any other addiction , Addicaid […]

Ready to make tons of money and sell tons of cocktails? It will be a tough road, but these days people trying to be successful […]

Plyometric exercises aren’t just fancy jumping techniques. They can make you a faster runner if you do them regularly, and can build strength and power […]

Tiny babies love to wake their parents up in the middle of the night. They are simply programmed. And many sleep deprived parents, remembering that […]

If you want to run faster, jump higher and at the same time train all your body strength, kettlebell swings are for you. They work […]

Today is squat day and you’re thrilled to show this barbell who’s in charge, but there’s only one problem: all the squat racks are occupied. […]

It’s hard to know what to say when a friend is faced with a truly dire illness or loss. And a lot of what we […]

Front squats are great exercise , but they are less forgivable than squats if you are not active or healthy enough in places like your […]

Moisturizers, lotions, and even lip balms will keep your skin smooth in dry weather because they prevent water from migrating and evaporating from your skin. […]

The internet is overflowing with advice on maintaining good posture ( guilty! ), But it’s not like you’ve been dragged to jail for “bad posture,” […]

How does Throwdown feel about you? If you drive tons of miles great, but if you relax a little or just join us, that’s fine […]

Kipped pull-ups are popular with crossfitters who get a lot of shit for them because kipping pull-ups are clearly not “real” pull-ups. But you might […]

If you are a fan of bodyweight workouts, you will definitely love muscle rings. Similar to suspension machines like the TRX , muscle rings are […]

We’ve told you how to make planks , and why planks , and what to do instead of planks when you get bored with them […]

There are so many myths and strangely specific rules about when to eat to lose weight, but they alone do not help. Eat a hearty […]

Be honest, it’s not farting that worries you, but when it really stinks . Avoiding fiber may make you fart less, but it won’t get […]

When I don’t have access to the gym due to travel, I start to miss certain movements. Deadlift is one of them. I never thought […]

Squat lifters will always argue about how deep people should squat , but perhaps the mobility of your ankles, calves, hips, upper back, or whatever […]

Activity trackers and sleep tracking apps will happily provide you with statistics on your sleep: how many hours you were in the bag, for example, […]

You have set a goal and hopefully have already done some runs. (If not, it’s never too late to start !) Now it’s time to […]

Regardless of how you look at it, the deadlift is more of a hip movement than the lower back. We have emphasized the importance of […]

You don’t need a gym or even a treadmill to develop cardio fitness. Several flights of stairs can help if you have a good plan […]

Boasting 20 grams of protein, the Gatorade Whey Protein Bar is great for athletes and anyone trying to get more protein in their diet . […]

You may wonder how difficult it is to bend over and lift something heavy, but do it wrong and your back will emphatically tell you […]

Exercise balls are a great way to kick up your workout. Flip one over your back for a wall squat, a softer version of the […]

Super short workouts can be very effective in developing strength and cardio endurance . This time-saving bodyweight workout from DAREBEE requires no equipment and is […]

For many of us, cart wheels are a relic of childhood. This is unfortunate because it is a lot of fun and a great way […]