Elizabeth Millard
LIVESTRONG.COM
Bruno, MN, United States
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EPOC Really Does Burn Calories After Exercise — Here’s How to Make It Work for You
Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption or EPOC, also known as the afterburn effect or oxygen debt, explains how the body burns calories after exercise. → Read More
A Gentle 20-Minute Routine to Stay Active and Feel Better During an IBD Flare-Up
Working out during a Crohn's or ulcerative colitis flare-up can be challenging. Stay active with this gentle, 20-minute routine that can help ease symptoms. → Read More
4 Glute Exercises That Are a Waste of Time — and What to Do Instead
When it comes to building your glutes, there are exercises that maximize your efforts and there are those that squander your workout time. Here are four glute exercises to avoid. → Read More
A 7-Day Kickstart Plan for a Stronger, Rounder Butt
Get started building a stronger and rounder butt with this seven-day exercise plan focused on squats, bridges and more for a bigger butt in just a week. → Read More
A 7-Day Kickstart Plan for Abs That Pop
You can't get abs overnight, but you can work toward visible core definition in a week with exercise and diet tweaks. Follow this seven-day plan to get abs. → Read More
Way Too Many Drivers See Cyclists as Literal Cockroaches
It’s this dehumanization that boosts aggressive driving behaviors, researchers believe. → Read More
How to Do the Perfect Bridge Exercise for Maximum Glute Gains
The basic bridge exercise (or glute bridge) strengthens the muscles of your glutes, legs and core. Learn more about bridge exercise benefits and variations to try. → Read More
6 Inclusive Workout Studios and Gyms That Prove Fitness Is Universal
Inclusive workout classes are popping up all over the place — and that's a great thing! Check out these examples for a burst of feel-good inspiration. → Read More
How to Use the FITT Principle to Customize Your Workouts
An acronym for “frequency, intensity, time and type,” the FITT Principle is what many trainers use to build workouts for their clients and what you can use to customize yours. → Read More
How to Sneak More Physical Activity Into Your Day and Burn More Calories
Do mini-bursts of exercise really add up to anything? As it turns out, yes! This strategy is formally called high-intensity physical activity, or HIIPA. → Read More
Breaking Up Your Workout Into ‘Snacks’ Could Help You Get Fitter
A study showed that sedentary adults could improve their cardiovascular fitness levels with just a few short stair climbing sessions, or snacks, each day. → Read More
5 Ways to Tell If You Sweat Too Much— and What You Can Do About It
Are you sweating too much? Here are signs that you have hyperhidrosis, and what you can do to stop the excessive sweating. → Read More
5 Ways to Tell If You Sweat Too Much— and What You Can Do About It
Are your sweat stains normal? Or are they hinting at something more serious? → Read More
How to Stop Your Eyes From Burning During Your Workouts
Sweat burns your eyes during your workouts if your hydration isn't adequate. Here's why sweat burns so bad and what makes it worse. → Read More
6 Symptoms of Kidney Stones You Shouldn't Ignore
Kidney stones can cause excruciating pain in your flank, but they can also lead to other symptoms you must know. → Read More
6 Symptoms of Kidney Stones You Shouldn't Ignore
Kidney stones can cause excruciating pain in your flank, but they can also lead to other symptoms you must know. → Read More
5 Super Bowl Survival Tips to Make the Day After a Little Less Crappy
You probably still won't feel great. But here's how to make it better → Read More
3 Ways You're Screwing Up Your Nap—and How to Fix Them
Napping mistakes can leave you more tired than when you dozed off. Here are some things to avoid when you nap so you wake up refreshed. → Read More
3 Surprising Supplements That Might Actually Boost Your Sex Life
These supplements can help you have better sex, by improving your blood flow and your mood, which can help boost your erection. → Read More
5 Natural Ways to Cure Your Headache and Stop It From Coming Back
Natural remedies for headache can relieve the pain without the use of drugs. Find out which home remedies for headaches really work. → Read More