1. Flour and cereal products comprise 23 percent of our calories every day, nearly all of which (89 percent) are refined. That means that they've lost most of their vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants.Refining of grains can affect blood-sugar levels and lead to inflammation throughout the body. 2. We eat 17 percent of our calories from refined table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup. The current estimate...

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If you're on your third cup of coffee already today, there may be a simpler way to perk up. Just thinking about your significant other can boost your mood and energy, according to a new study from the University of Western Ontario in Canada.  Researchers found that daydreaming about your love triggers a chemical reaction that increases your levels of cortisol and blood...

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We all want a toned, flat stomach. No surprise there. But since many women are still relying on crunches to get it, we want to make one thing clear: Crunching is not the most effective abs workout. "Crunches work only the muscles on the front and sides of your abdomen, but it's important to target all the muscles of the core to get more defined abs—including...

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The term "lower abs" is actually a misnomer—your rectus abdominis muscle, or abdominal wall, actually covers your entire midsection and connects at your pelvis. Still, women (and men!) are constantly searching for exercises that will help eliminate that dreaded lower-belly pooch. (We got your attention, right?) And now the search is over! Most of these effective exercises target multiple abdominal muscles, so you'll maximize...

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Workout details: Do a quick dynamic warm-up (1-2 minutes of jumping rope, jacks, or high-knee marches), and then do 1 set of the prescribed number of reps (or time) for each exercise. Move quickly from one move to the next with little rest in between. After you've finished the last exercise, rest 1-2 minutes, and then repeat the entire circuit 1 more time for...

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Mix up your abs routine with this circuit that takes top moves from three belly-toning practices—Pilates, yoga, and ballet—to strengthen your midsection and erase any muffin top. Try it on its own for a complete workout or tag it to the end of a cardio session for an extra core challenge (which is never a bad thing!). Live in NYC and want to...

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A six-pack may look strong, but looks can be deceiving. If you’re focusing only on the muscles you can see in the mirror, like the rectus abdominus and the obliques, you may be setting yourself up for bad posture and lower back pain. For a strong, functional, and attractive core, you also need to include exercises that strengthen deeper muscles, like the transverse...

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Fine-tune your benching and watch your pressing improve in minutes Benching seems simple - just grab the bar and start pressing, aiming not to crush your own rib-cage. But in reality, a few simple tweaks can make all the difference between a pigeon chest and blown rotator cuffs and an impressive bench. Here's some technique tips for correct form along with a few...

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Don’t stick with the same old moves – shake up your workout to wake up your muscles, burn more fat and get ripped Whether you’re hitting the gym to improve your sporting performance or look your best, establishing a solid muscle base and lowering body fat are the goal of most training regimes. Finding the best regime for you, your body shape and...

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Everyone's got a six-pack. The problem for most men is it's hidden under a layer of fat. Here's how to make yours stand out A six-pack is top of the list when it comes to desirable body parts for men, yet the abs muscles often cause confusion when it comes to training. Here, we outline the science behind the six-pack and the best...

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Struggling to shift the flab? Make some simple changes to your lifestyle and you’ll learn how to lose belly fat in no time Unless you burn fat while building mass, your hard-earned muscles will be hidden. The quickest way to fail on your fat-fighting mission is through a lack of discipline. But even if you are properly motivated, you need to ensure you...

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From barbell bootcamps to dance-based classes, group fitness is exploding in popularity as a way for gym-goers to get in a great workout alongside friends and motivators. And why not? The group atmosphere provides a unique environment that's hard to re-create in a solo lifting session with your headphones. But group fitness classes aren't for everyone. We've outlined their top pros and cons to help...

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List of Best Body Transformation Workout :- 1. Jumping Rope :-Jumping Rope is also known as Skipping. It is the easiest way of transforming your body. This exercise burns enough calories per minute as compare to other workouts. All you need to require a rope to jump and right intension. Jump as much as you can and burns as much as calories per minute. The...

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If you’re searching for the ultimate workout program to achieve massive muscular growth, look no further—German Volume Training (GVT) is a time-tested system that’s as torturous as it is effective. Rather than overcomplicating your routine, the philosophy of GVT is simple: subject your body with enough volume to force it to grow. Ten sets of 10 repetitions. Big multi-joint exercises. Slow, four-second eccentrics. Limited rest. Rinse and...

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I was living in Boston when the food truck phenomenon really started to take off. With the help of a city-wide competition between trucks vying for parking spots at Government Center, the food truck scene went from "guys selling fried dough and sausages in front of subway entrances" to "chefs and grad students and farmers selling everything from schmancy ice cream sandwiches, Vietnamese noodle salads,...

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