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How Real People Lost Half Their Body Weight
All weight loss is inspiring, but imagine slicing the number you see on the scale in half. That's what we call extreme weight loss. If you've always wanted to achieve such significant weight loss but have no idea where to start, your best bet is to go straight to the source. That's exactly why we corralled some sure-fire advice from...
Quickest Ways to Lose Your Belly By Summer
The first day of summer is just weeks away. So if you're looking to tone your tummy to feel confident in your swimsuit, it sounds like you're looking for the quickest ways to lose belly fat. "Unfortunately, it's not possible to choose what part of the body you want to lose weight from. In other words, losing only belly fat...
The Reason Most People Diet Isn't Weight Loss
"I can't eat that, I'm on a diet." How many times have you heard yourself, or a friend, utter that phrase? With Paleo, Whole30, and keto stealing the diet scene, it's abnormal if you're not following a certain eating routine at this point. According to the 13th Annual Food and Health Survey commissioned by International Food Information Council Foundation, 36 percent...
20 Reasons to Lose 20 Pounds By Summer
You know that dream you had as a kid where you're standing in front of a crowded room in only your underwear? The adult, real-life version of that trauma is standing on a beach looking frumpy in your swimsuit. The good news is that nightmare doesn't need to become a reality. While looking good is one of the perks of...
UTHealth physician-scientist receives AHA’s $1 million Merit Award for stroke research
Louise D. McCullough, MD, PhD, a physician-scientist at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is a recipient of the American Heart Association's (AHA) prestigious $1 million Merit Award to investigate whether the maternal microbiome influences stroke risk in offspring. Only two awards are presented annually, and they are given to exceptional scientists whose novel approach to...
Ascensia’s oral presentation at ATTD highlights challenges of hypoglycemia management using apps
Today, at the International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) 2020, Ascensia presented data from a study that assessed the performance of blood glucose monitoring systems (BGMSs) when used with mobile applications (apps) for diabetes management. At the event, data from Ascensia’s first ever oral presentation highlighted the challenges of hypoglycemia management using apps and demonstrated...
American College of Sports Medicine partners with USA Weightlifting
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) today announced a new partnership with USA Weightlifting (USAW), the sole governing and coaching certification body for weightlifting in the United States. The agreement significantly expands the opportunities for professional growth of ACSM and USAW, their members and certified professionals in the health fitness industry. USA Weightlifting shares our commitment to provide top-notch...
5 Simple Ways to Stay Motivated About Working Out
Just when you feel like you've finally gotten into a solid workout groove, something horrible happens: You lose every ounce of motivation, succumb to exhaustion, and want to throw your just-broken-in tennis shoes out the window. We've all been there. Workout burnout is real, but it is possible to become friends with fitness without ending up hating it down the...
8 Trainers Share What They Always Have in Their Gym Bags
Still wondering exactly what to bring to the gym? We asked eight popular New York City-based personal trainers and fitness instructors to fill us in on the one thing you'll never see them without. (Meaning if it's not already in your gym bag, you're probably gonna want to add it immediately.) 1 Nutrition Bar "I always have a nutrition bar of some...
This Is the Correct Way to Sit on a Stationary Bike
If you have no idea where to put your hands — or entire body, for that matter — during spin class, Jen Tallman, cycling instructor at New York Sports Club, is about to fix that. Memorize these positions for your next class and you'll be rolling right along — figuratively speaking. Hand Position 1 In Hand Position 1,...
