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Effective Ways to Lose Weight Without Exercise, According to Experts

7Sep

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Effective Ways to Lose Weight Without Exercise, According to Experts

The most effective approach to losing weight is to include dietary changes and regular physical activity. But is it possible to lose weight without exercising?Getty ImagesExercise helps the body burn calories more efficiently, says Dr. Scott A. Cunneen, director of metabolic and bariatric surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.Exercise speeds up metabolism, which is one reason why it is a natural companion to eating differently for weight loss. By watching what you eat, taking in fewer calories and burning off calories with exercise, you can create a greater energy deficit, helping to expedite weight loss, says Tamara Duker Freuman, a registered dietitian with New York Gastroenterology Associates.If you can't exercise, it may take you longer to lose weight. This isn't neces...

14 Best Fitness Trackers (2023): Watches, Bands, and Rings

20Aug

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14 Best Fitness Trackers (2023): Watches, Bands, and Rings

Like every piece of gear you wear on your body day in and day out, fitness trackers are incredibly personal. They have to be comfortable and attractive, sure, but they must also fit your lifestyle, as well as when and how you like to work out. Do you bike, row, or do strength training? Do you run on trails for hours at a time, or do you just want a reminder to get up every hour?No matter what your needs are, there’s never been a better time to find a powerful, sophisticated tool that can help you optimize your workouts or jump-start your routine. We’ve tested dozens over the years to bring you these picks. While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out our Best Smartwatches and Best Running Gear guides.Updated August 2023: We added the Garmin Epix Pro, added more information about Fitbit a...

lululemon Chargefeel 2 review: These cross-trainers are a knockout

15Aug

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lululemon Chargefeel 2 review: These cross-trainers are a knockout

They’re versatile, breathable, and comfortable to wear from the moment you get them. What is the Chargefeel 2? After the release of the original Chargefeel shoes in 2022, lululemon has come out with a second iteration of the cross-trainers. Designed for the same “run first, train second'' approach, the Chargefeel 2 combines the stability and support of a running shoe with the flexibility of a cross-trainer. Its dual-density midsole is meant to provide adequate arch support for running and walking alongside bounce for training sessions. And its outsole delivers both traction and flexibility for virtually any workout. Compared to the original Chargefeels, these sneakers feel slightly less cushy throughout the inner, but more supportive and like they offer greate...

28Jul

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Best places to shop for cycling clothes

Whether you’re a beginner biker or a seasoned cyclist, having the right gear is crucial to a faster and more comfortable ride. After all, you don’t want baggy fabric and ill-fitting straps to bog you down while you’re in the saddle. To help you dress for your next cycling workout, we’ve rounded up the best places to buy cycling clothes including Dick’s Sporting Goods, REI, and Adidas. From professional-grade cycling jerseys to padded bike shorts, these brands have got all the biking apparel you could want. 1. Amazon Credit: Reviewed / Beroy A cycling jersey is meant to meant to be lightweight, moisture-proof and ideally fitted (with a little extra room to breathe). Amazon has...

How You Might Be Strength Training Without Realizing It

14Jul

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How You Might Be Strength Training Without Realizing It

(Getty Images)If you’ve been hearing about the importance of strength training but haven’t started a new lifting routine yet, take heart – you may already be engaging in more physical activities than you realize.There are plenty of things you do each day that qualify as strength training, says Dr. Jay Shah, a family medicine and primary care sports medicine physician with Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in Pomona, California. These include: Carrying groceries. Climbing stairs. Gardening. Washing the car. Playing with your kids. Walking the dog. Doing household chores. These activities are functional strength training. In other words, by engaging in such activities, you’re building strength and endurance to function over the long term.This all raises questions, though: What ex...

HIIT Workouts vs. Cardio for Weight Loss| U.S. News

27Jun

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HIIT Workouts vs. Cardio for Weight Loss| U.S. News

If you've been hearing a lot about HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, lately, you're definitely not alone. HIIT has taken the fitness world by storm over the past decade or so, with more people discovering it as an efficient means of getting an intense workout.(Getty Images)But what exactly is it, and is it better than old-school cardio exercise if your goal is weight loss?What Is HIIT?HIIT is really in the name: high-intensity cardiovascular exercise punctuated by rest periods. Or, as Jessica Brown, a New York City-area certified fitness trainer and founder of the Glute Recruit, puts it: "an extreme type of workout program that builds endurance, strength and helps shed weight more quickly than low-intensity cardio."More specifically, HIIT allows the body to achieve a higher heart...

Fitbit Watch vs. Apple Watch: Which Is Better?

22Jun

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Fitbit Watch vs. Apple Watch: Which Is Better?

Pedometers that count the number of steps you take each day have been around since the 1960s. But fitness tech got a real shot in the arm in 2008 when Fitbit, the first wearable fitness tracking device, hit the market.(Getty Images)Since then, Fitbit and several other companies have developed an ever-evolving array of wearable devices that are intended to quietly accompany you while keeping tabs on every physical thing you do. This constant monitoring of movement, sleep patterns and basic health data has created a whole new way to look at fitness, health and wellness. How Fitness Trackers WorkFitness trackers, like Fitbit and Apple Watch, use both sensors and algorithms to monitor your physical activity and health, explains Mary Sabat, an ACE-certified personal trainer, nutritionist and o...

Exercising in a Post-Pandemic World: New Motivations for Fitness

20Jun

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Exercising in a Post-Pandemic World: New Motivations for Fitness

While the question of whether we’re yet living in a “post-pandemic” world may be up for debate, we've moved beyond the emergency phase and can now begin examining the new normal that COVID-19 left behind. When it comes to physical activity and exercise, the pandemic caused seismic shifts in the fitness industry, which was built on a foundation of people gathering to move together in a shared space as they pursued their health and fitness goals.(Getty Images)Once gathering and sharing space became impossible, businesses and professionals got creative in finding new ways to serve their existing customers and to find new ones, primarily by moving their services outdoors and online.If you’re looking to begin a fitness routine or hoping to jumpstart your existing workout regimen, be sure to ex...