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You may have spent an hour working out, but what about those other 23 hours in your day? With all the temptations out there, it can be easy to waste a workout within minutes of sitting down for an indulgent dinner. Before you undo all your hard work, read on for five mistakes you shouldn't be making after your workout. Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turned to nutritional consultant Mike Roussell, PhD, for some help! Q: I'm starving after my workout! What can I do to stop that or to avoid canceling out the calories I just burned? —Regina Castillo, Facebook A: It may seem a little counterintuitive, but immediately after your workout is the best Read more
Indoor cycling offers an hour of sweaty cardio goodness. Your legs power this workout, so it’s best to stretch those tired muscles as soon as you hop off your stationary bike. In fact, that stable bike makes for a great stretching partner. If you only have two minutes to spare on flexibility training, you should focus on your hamstrings and quads. Start with your hamstrings by resting one heel Read more
You may have heard that eating apples can help you cut back on calories. According to one study, participants who chomped on this crispy fruit 15 minutes before a meal consumed almost 200 fewer calories than those who didn't. Since I often go straight home for dinner after my post-work gym session, I've started eating an apple as my post-workout snack. It's a healthy food — one medium apple Read more
People are always asking me what makes good pre- and post-workout snacks and so I am always on the lookout for them. As you can imagine, I was thrilled to see that MSNBC recently did an article on the best fuel for your workout and they are: Before the workout: A banana with yogurt. A whole-wheat toasted bagel with fruit spread. A quick bowl of instant oatmeal. For a quick refuel after the Read more
You might not have ever thought about this but what do you do once you've finished 30 minutes of cardio and lifted your last rep of your last set? Go home? Not quite. Just because you've done the hard part does not mean that you should just pack up and head on home. Feel free to congratulate yourself for a job well done, but here are a few more things you should consider doing: Hydrate. Just Read more
I'm one of those people who LOVES feeling sore the day after working out. I love to feel muscles I haven't felt in a long time - it makes me feel like I really worked it. That sore feeling is normal, and it's caused by microscopic tears in your muscle fibers. When your body rebuilds the damaged muscles, they become even stronger. If you've gone for a run yesterday, and today your thighs and Read more
FitSugar reader eatingbirdfood made some low-carb protein coconut macaroons that would be great for an afternoon or post-workout snack. She posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. These macaroons are low in sugar and carbs and made with Tone It Up's new protein powder, Perfect Fit Protein. Learn how to make this low-carb treat after the break! Read more
Go a little crazy with the cookie jar? Tips for everyday indulging — Real Simple Check out what the first lady grooves to while working out — HuffPost Healthy Living Have your cake and eat it too! Strange diet methods that really work — Shape Cool down this weekend with these immune-boosting healthy smoothies — Prevention From Rihanna to Jennifer Lawrence, see how the stars get in Read more
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