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The Fitbit Luxe Is the Activity Tracker That Finally Convinced Me to Wear One

Beauty July 30, 2021
 The last time I wore a fitness tracker was about seven or eight years ago. It was a simple band that didn't do much other than record the number of steps that I walked each day. When I first got it, I was excited and anticipated that the small device would spark some serious workout inspiration. But one day, after I'd been wearing the tracker...

What Is a Raw Vegan Diet? Here's What a Nutritionist Says

Beauty July 30, 2021
What is a raw vegan diet?There are two basic tenets of raw veganism. The first is the inclusion of only 100% plant-based foods, which means no meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy, or any ingredients derived from animal sources, including honey, gelatin, and components of aforementioned foods, such as dairy-based whey protein. The second principle of raw veganism is that no food is heated...

Eva Longoria Is Adding Intense Weight Training to Her Post-Pregnancy Workouts

Beauty November 15, 2020
The actress decided to take it slow after giving birth, but now she's adding in strength training to meet her weight-loss and muscle-toning goals.Five months after giving birth, Eva Longoria is upping her workout routine. The actress told Us magazine that she's adding hard-core weight training into her routine to work toward new fitness goals.RELATED: 5 Ways to Build Lean Muscle FastLongoria revealed that while she still loves yoga,...

The Best Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do at Home

Beauty November 15, 2020
 At this point in your social-distancing journey, at-home solo workouts have likely become your new sweat BFF. And for most people, that means bodyweight-only exercises have taken the place of studio classes and gym sessions that call for weights and other gear. While it might seem like a setback for some, it is a good thing—the best bodyweight exercises test your form and give you a chance...

Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat? The Answer's More Complicated Than You May Think

Beauty November 15, 2020
There's a saying you've likely heard before: "Muscle weighs more than fat"—and while many may think it's a trick question, it's not. (Though it is similar to "What weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks?" That is, in fact, a trick question—a pound weighs a pound, regardless of the material.)Overall, the question of whether muscle weighs more than fat hinges more...