Weight Loss

Committing to a weight loss plan is not for the faint of heart. That's because it takes discipline, commitment and sacrifice to shed excess pounds. And if you're among the few who have put in the time and effort to reach their weight loss goals, that's great! We applaud your hard work. But dramatic weight loss often has a nasty side effect: rebound weight gain. You know, when you put on all the weight you worked so hard to lose (or potentially more). That's why we have five simple exercises at…

Losing belly fat is necessary for men who want a shredded set of abs instead of an ever-growing "daddy belly." Unfortunately, belly fat tends to be the most stubborn form of fat, requiring a combination of a disciplined fat-loss diet and the best exercises to rev up your metabolism, build muscle, and add an extra flashlight to your fat-burning machine. We've done the hard work for you and put together six great no-equipment exercises for men to lose belly fat. Generally speaking, some form of…

One of the best ways to improve athletic performance is by performing "strength training." As the name suggests, strength training is a technique that maximizes your muscle power and combines speed and strength. To help you get started, we've rounded up some of the best strength training exercises to build muscle power and burn fat in the process. Before we dive in, let's discuss muscle power. "Muscular power is different from strength," emphasizes Domenic Angelino, CPT from International…

You may already know the well-known benefits of taking a daily walk or improve your exercise routine by adding walking sessions. But have you ever thought about what makes these walks even more effective? Let me share a little secret that is a guaranteed game changer: Pick up the pace! In this article, I'll go over exactly how you can increase your daily walking speed for weight loss. Whether you want to boost your fitness, reach those step goals faster or simply walk more efficiently, increasing…

When it comes to accelerating weight loss with exercise, burning more calories should be your top priority. The good news is that in just 30 minutes or less, three times a week, you can increase your body's metabolism and burn calories while improving your aerobic fitness and strength. We've put together the ultimate bodyweight workout to lose 10 pounds in a month. This routine focuses on lower body exercises that use the largest muscle groups, burning the most calories overall. To make it easy…

Low-intensity exercise is a gentler form of physical activity than high-intensity exercise, but it's still a great way to shed unwanted pounds. These exercises are ideal for those just starting out or for people who want a gentler approach. We chatted with a personal trainer who outlines the best low-intensity exercises for weight loss that you can easily work into your routine. These moves will be kind to your joints while helping you achieve your weight loss goals. When you perform…

When you want to lose weight, not every workout needs to be super intense to produce results. In fact, low-intensity cardio can be just as productive on your journey to shedding unwanted pounds. Low-intensity cardio is especially useful for those looking for something that's easier on the joints or enjoy a slower-paced workout. That's why we chatted with the experts to determine the best low-intensity cardio workouts for weight loss. (You can thank us later!) Walking Lace up your sneakers and…

If you haven't explored the cable machine at your local gym yet, it's time to start. Cable machines provide a form of resistance training, meaning they can help sculpt muscle mass and burn fat. Having more muscle increases your resting metabolic rate (RMR), which means you burn more calories at rest, which helps you lose weight. So, we did the hard work for you and rounded up some of the best cable machine exercises for weight loss, according to Domenic Angelino, CPT from International Personal…

Lemon balm, a member of the mint family, is hailed for its soothing, calming properties. Its use as a stress reducer, relieves indigestion and promotes a good night's rest date back to the Middle Ages. Fast forward to today, and people are making DIY weight loss drinks from lemon balm. But do these lemon meringue mixes live up to the hype? We spoke to a registered dietitian who shares everything you need to know about lemon balm—and whether it's worth mixing up your own lemon balm drink. The…

Losing weight is a big milestone in itself, but maintaining your new goal weight can sometimes be even more challenging. After weeks or months of diligently following healthy eating habits and sweating it out at the gym, it's common to revert to old ways, leading to weight gain. Don't worry, because we did our homework and rounded up 10 of the best tips to help you maintain your weight loss. "The data shows that there is weight gain for every type of weight loss modality, meaning that your…