Drinking a protein shake is an excellent way to meet your daily protein requirements and stay energized throughout the afternoon. But shakes aren’t the only way to get a little extra protein boost in your read full story
Today’s guest post is by Pamela Hernandez. Pamela is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and an ACE Lifestyle & Weight Management Coach. Last month, Pamela wrote about why you shouldn’t judge your progress based on read full story
Kettlebell training is one of the best ways to whittle your waist while gaining strength and flexibility. Kettlebells have been used as a training method in Eastern Europe for hundreds of years, but have been read full story
Want to find a way to rev up your metabolism to speed fat loss? Try subbing your morning coffee a few times a week with Yerba Mate. Yerba Mate is a beverage similar to a read full story
If you are working to improve your body composition by shedding fat and increasing lean muscle mass, research suggests that you should consider taking branched chain amino acid supplements.
Branched chain amino acids are a special type of amino acids that have side-chains that bind the carbon atoms to multiple carbon atoms. Amino acids of course are the building blocks of proteins, but branched chain amino acids are in a class of their own because they are not synthesized by the body. Instead, they must be obtained through proper nutrition. Branched chain amino acids (BCAA’s) include leucine, isoleucine, and valine.
Drinking a protein shake is an excellent way to meet your daily protein requirements and stay energized throughout the afternoon. But shakes aren’t the only way to get a little extra protein boost in your diet.
Protein powder, specifically whey protein, is an excellent ingredient to add to a variety of snacks. Flavored whey protein adds a richness to recipes without the added carbs and fat.
Check out these 5 ways to use protein powder when shakes get boring.
Comic book movie fans are raving about The Avengers movie that came out last weekend. The film brings together our favorite Marvel superheroes in an epic battle against Loki.
I love superhero movies for two reasons:
1) I’m nerdy like that.
2) I love reading about what the actors had to do to get in superior shape.
Although many dangerous scenes are filmed with a stunt double or are simulated with special effects, actors who star in superhero films still have to work hard at least 6 months out from the start of filming to get the look of a superhero and to have the endurance to film many physically strenuous scenes day after day.
Although you won’t get in superhero shape in just one workout, you can try these 5 Avengers workouts a few times a week to transform your body over time.
Check out our Avengers workouts:
No matter how big and tough you think you are, you owe it all to your mother.
Mothers are the original superheroes. They take care of us when we are too young to take care of ourselves, and they make sure that we are prepared to go out into the big scary world.
Is your mom your superhero?
DailyBurn trainer Keaira LaShae thinks her mom is a superhero too. Keaira is hosting a photo contest to honor our moms for Mother’s Day. Here is Keaira with her mom when she was young:
Working out is not easy.
Pushing your body to the limit is not easy.
Saying “no thanks” to a plate of nachos being passed around is not easy.
Going to bed at 9pm because you have an early morning workout planned is not easy.
Planning all of your meals ahead of time is not easy.
Going for a run after work instead of hitting up happy hour with your coworkers is not easy.
Managing your stress levels when you have a busy life is not easy.
We don’t do it because it’s easy.
We do it because we’re worth it.
Happy Friday everyone. Don’t take it too easy this weekend. Get moving and commit to keep up your weekday healthy habits.
Today’s guest post is by Pamela Hernandez. Pamela is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and an ACE Lifestyle & Weight Management Coach. Last month, Pamela wrote about why you shouldn’t judge your progress based on the numbers on your scale. She vowed to stop weighing herself for 30 days to see if it made a difference in her weight maintenance. This month, she writes about the results of her experiment. Pamela is the owner of Thrive Personal Fitness. Follow her healthy weight loss and fitness tips on twitter: @thrivefit. She is ThriveFit on DailyBurn Tracker. Enjoy! – Kate
A strong core will help you generate more power while playing your favorite sports, plus you’ll look good and feel great on the beach this summer.
Core exercises can be boring, but they are a necessary part of every successful fitness routine. Luckily, the DailyBurn trainers can help you keep it fresh with these core exercises.
This weekend the DailyBurn trainers and a group of our DailyBurn users got together to participate in the Children’s Cancer Research Fund’s Kids 4 Kids 10k event in downtown Los Angeles.
Established in 1987 by Matti Contopulos, the Children’s Cancer Research Fund is dedicated to providing national support for clinical research in pediatric cancer while improving the medical environment for all children.
The day kicked off early, with the race starting at 8:30 a.m., but everyone was ready to go with a smile.
Check out our photos below.
There once was a time when the two words “geek” and “fitness” would never be in the same sentence together. Now, geeks are getting ripped thanks to digital fitness tools and technologies. For example, check out this great body transformation story by internet entrepreneur Ryan Carson, CEO and founder of Treehouse.
But you don’t have to take our word for it. Check out these top geek fitness blogs and see for yourself:
Comfort food gives us all a lift thanks to the nostalgic flavors of our favorite foods from growing up. As our lifestyles become more hectic and stressful, it can be tempting to reach for our favorite comforts like chocolate chip cookies, pizza, or pasta more than we should. The problem with eating comfort food all the time is that these foods are often full of starchy carbs or sugar.
The good news is that it’s not that hard to give your favorite comfort foods a makeover. All you have to do is substitute a few of the key ingredients with healthier options, stay true to the distinct flavors of the dish, and voila! You can still give into your cravings without feeling guilty.
Here are a few common comfort foods and a great recipe for a great comfort food makeover.
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