Any tips for exercising in the summertime outdoors?
Exercise is a crucial part of good health and this summer it is wise to make sure you are doing it safely. Here are some summer exercise safety tips to help you safely stay in shape even during those hot sunny days.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Step 1
Stay hydrated when exercising. Whether you exercise indoors or out in [...]
“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.”
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Summer Shoulder Exercises
Overhead Barbell Press
The overhead press is often a standard move in most routines because it hits every part of the shoulder with an emphasis on the front and middle part of the deltoid. This is also a tough exercise because you’re pressing a weight over your head, so you may not be able to lift as [...]
Foods to Fight Fatigue
Foods to Fight Fatigue
By Dulce Zamora
WebMD Feature
Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD
Tired. Drained. Pooped. No matter how you put it, you’re beat and need to drum up some energy. You are not alone. Many people have trouble getting in gear in the morning, experience the afternoon slump, or just want to crash on the couch in [...]
Mojito-Rubbed Chicken with Grilled Pineapple
From Good Housekeeping
Add this recipe to your list of grilling favorites. Serve a taste of summer with mojito-infused chicken and tasty grilled pineapple.
Nutritional Information
(per serving)
Calories
320
Total Fat
6g
Saturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
99mg
Sodium
385mg
Total Carbohydrate
27g
Dietary Fiber
3g
Sugars
–
Protein
40g
Calcium
–
Serves: 4 Edit
Total Time: 30 min
Prep Time: 10 min
Ingredients
4 medium (1 1/2 pounds) skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves
2 limes
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 medium (3 1/2 pounds) pineapple, peeled and cut into [...]
Tone Your Arms in Just Minutes a Day!
Bare them with confidence in 4 weeks with this targeted routine
Shapely, sculpted arms are possible–at any age. All it takes is this 10 minute routine you can tailor to your fitness level. These four firming moves work the chest, shoulders, and arms from every angle to tighten and tone the droopiness that can start when [...]
Grilled Chicken & Polenta with Nectarine-Blackberry Salsa
From EatingWell: July/August 2007 — Subscribe to EatingWell Magazine Today!
Grilled nectarines and fresh blackberries turn into a summery salsa to top cumin-rubbed chicken and polenta in a dish that’s special enough for weeknight entertaining. Make it a meal: Serve with a spinach salad and a crisp glass of rosé.
4 servings
Active Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: [...]
Any tips on boosting metabolism?
Ignite your fat-burning furnace
9 eating habits that boost metabolism
You probably don’t need scientists to tell you that your metabolism slows with age. But they’re studying it anyway–and coming up with exciting new research to help rev it up again. The average woman gains 1 1/2 pounds a year during her adult life–enough to pack on [...]
What are some of the things I want to look at when reading labels in the grocery store?
Don’t trust the packaging. Just because it says “reduced fat” or “smart choice” doesn’t mean it’s good for you. Many of the products that are touted as healthy simply aren’t.
Scan the ingredients. Note the first few on the list, because those are the most abundant. (If you’re choosing cereal, is the first ingredient sugar? High-fructose [...]
