Sonya Quijada served as one of the few women paratroopers of the 82d Airborne Division. She was the first female honor graduate of the Advanced Airborne Jumpmaster School, in 1989. During her 28 years of Army duty, she was a leader in the Signal Corps, and then selected by the Special Operations Command to serve […]

Amelia Earhart famously said, “Adventure is worthwhile in itself.” If, like Earhart, you crave the physical and mental test of wild, challenging and daring activities, then this adventure-ready workout is the perfect preparation. From hiking and backpacking to rock climbing and rafting, use this sequence to get in shape for any outdoor adventure…  

Consider the recent celebrations like Memorial Day weekend in the United States, the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations in the United Kingdom and the Swannies putting one over the Mighty Melbourne Demons. There is a good chance someone — you? — overdid the beers, the Champagne, wine and the spirits. No harm done, you might think. It […]

Ernest Hemingway famously wrote in The Sun Also Rises that one goes bankrupt gradually, then suddenly. Of course, Hemingway was referring not only to how money is lost, but to the way many things work and how humans fail to perceive those things until they’re done deals…

Globalization and factory food production has deeply affected the health and well-being of many marginalized communities: with more foreign influence and commerce comes more processed and packaged foods…

What are the effects of spinach and berries on oxidative stress, inflammation, and muscle soreness in athletes? Higher fruit and vegetable consumption was “positively associated with muscle power” in adolescents, but they aren’t the ones who really need it…

Getting rid of belly fat and getting a flat stomach is one of the most common fitness goals for people who are looking to lose weight and get fitter…

Have you ever met someone who is so bubbly first thing in the morning that you wonder how on earth they can be so awake so early? Point blank: You’re not alone…

We sometimes feel that we can reduce weight by eliminating some foods. But is that true? We get so paranoid about losing weight that we cut off so-called fat from our list…

Obesity has become one of the most prevalent health issues worldwide. A study suggests that the number of overweight people exceeds the number of underweight people for the first time in the history of humankind. Another global study shows that no country has reduced obesity rates in the last three decades…

Based on the findings of this study, it would appear getting enough quality sleep can be a big help when it comes to maintaining weight loss—and further, exercise also improves sleep…

Breathing is something we do without thinking, but it’s a powerful tool that, when wielded correctly, can help with everything from stress to core strength to digestion…

From our childhood days, we have heard that the consumption of bananas is excellent for our health. It is full of micronutrients and macronutrients, which impart numerous health benefits…

“I’m Tasheon, and yes I’m a fat personal trainer located in Tacoma, Washington,” Tasheon Chillous, CPT, introduces herself in an Instagram post. Somehow, there are still people who are surprised by this—which unfortunately tracks, given that society is pretty fatphobic.