Whether you run on a treadmill and glance at the display, or keep track of your run outside with a device, it’s nice to know how many calories you’re burning, especially if weight loss is one of your goals. Here’s a nifty chart to let... 

Health hazards of hair straightening: Brazilian Blowout contains carcinogens – Blisstree Go crazy and try the Insanity Workout for free! – Self 10 easy ways to get cooking with kale. It’s a superfood! – Real Simple Could a club... 

Exercising with a buddy definitely has its perks, but when it comes to most of my workouts, I prefer to exercise alone. Here are some reasons it’s sometimes better to sweat it out solo. You can work out whenever you want and when it best fits your... 

Running: it’s one of the most popular forms of cardio around, but there are a few common misconceptions about it that we’d like to dispel. Shedding some light on these myths could help improve your training, shopping for sneakers, and tackling... 

Pumping up the incline on the treadmill not only tones your tush and legs, increases your endurance, and can help you improve your speed, it also burns crazy calories – significantly more than with no incline. Need a little more proof? Check out... 

Be it joining a gym or learning how to kick ass in kickboxing, is there a workout or a new fitness trend that holds your curiosity but also intimidates you? The New Year is still young, and there is plenty of time to overcome the obstacles, mental or... 

If a little cold, snow, and ice isn’t going to keep you from running outside, make sure that you’re properly dressed. An essential part of any good Winter running ensemble is a beanie – and not just any old beanie. Since it’s... 

When PMS cravings strike, skip the Doritos and try this recipe for Shiitake Tofu Lettuce Cups , created by chefs at Dr. Andrew Weil’s True Food Kitchen instead. The flavor profile – salty and crunchy – is sure to please your palate,... 

I love going to the gym. Planning a gym schedule each week not only makes me more apt to stick to my workout routine, but it also encourages me to focus on muscle-building exercises – which is my weakness, since I love to run outside but never... 

Stretching before a run has always been a little iffy in our playbook. It’s hard to lengthen muscle fibers before they’re warm and trying to do so can lead to injury. But warming up is still a good thing, so try an active warm-up. A dynamic...