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Have 1 all-natural fruit-and-nut bar (get one with at least 3 grams fiber and 4 g protein), 1 medium pear and 1 small skim latte. Mash 1/2 avocado with 1/2 tsp lemon juice and a pinch of black pepper.

Watching Olivia Apps bulldoze her way past opponents is a sight to behold. The 25-year-old rugby sevens player’s unrelenting speed and strength have set the tone for a momentous Olympic effort by the ...

Meeting a potential partner should be exciting, but the nerves and pressure can easily make things…uncomfortable and intimidating. That’s where prepping a few questions for a first date can come in ...

If you want to hit every part of your glutes, this side-butt workout gets it done—it targets those small hip abductor muscles people tend to overlook.

“No pain, no gain” is a long-standing mantra in the fitness world, suggesting a workout has to leave you writhing in a world of hurt in order to be effective. Social media supports this notion, with ...

About 35 minutes into the London Marathon, I found myself in a good running groove. My legs felt strong, my stride relaxed, and my breathing easy. I can do this! I told myself. I was relieved to find ...

If you're looking for the best abs exercises you can do at home, try these 31 moves that work your entire core for better spinal stability and strength.

As kids, lots of us hold onto the hope that our friendships will last forever. You probably know by now that not all of them do. Sometimes, it’s an irreparable fight that pushes you apart. But more ...

Bone density might not be the first thing you think about when you hit the gym, but it’s one of the most important markers of long-term health. It plays a major role in how strong your bones are and ...