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While being overweight and obesity are more common in Americans, being underweight can also be a huge health concern. A BMI (body mass index) of 18.5 or less can lead to fragile bones, anemia, lethargy, and a weakened immune system. Anybody feeling that they are underweight should consult with their doctor to assess what the consequences can be, and discuss the different ways to appropriately pack on some pounds.Much like being overweight, there are numerous factors that can contribute to being …

Whenever you experience any type of pain, it’s usually a signal that something is wrong. When it comes to knee pain, it is something that can last days, weeks, months or even years if not treated correctly. Knee pain occurs when cartilage in the joint deteriorates, you have osteoarthritis, or you’ve sustained an injury that never completely healed. While the pain involved might dissuade you from exercising, a complete lack of movement can be the worst thing for you. Much like dealing with back p …

Primarily known for its ability to increase flexibility and mindfulness, yoga is also an effective tool in strength-exercising, weight-loss, and working your core. While yoga alone will not give you the physique of a professional bodybuilder, done in coordination with other workouts, its effects have been proven to be beneficial to building muscle.Much like lifting weights, increasing sets and repetitions will lead to building more muscle. And although you cannot increase the amount of resistanc …

If you’ve been researching new diets to try, there’s no doubt that you’ve come across the ever-popular Mediterranean variety. In 2019 U.S. News & World Report ranked it as the number one diet in its list of 41 best overall. This beats out Keto, Paleo, raw food, and 37 others. And unlike most diets, there’s no gimmick here and no extremes - it’s simply based on the way most people in the Mediterranean eat - plenty of vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds, and fish, a modest amount of dairy …

High Intensity Interval Training (or HIIT) is a great way to amp up your workout, or really get the most out of it if you’re pressed for time. The idea is to alternate between short periods of intense exercise with short periods of recovery time - usually performed anywhere from 10-30 minutes using ratios like 30 seconds to 60 seconds, or 30 to 40 depending on your comfort level. HIIT can be applied to any type of exercise from cycling to running and kettlebell swings to performing sets of burpe …