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There’s no doubt that the new year is already in full swing and this season we get candid with the stunning and talented Amy Taylor. For those that don’t already know, Amy is extremely successful in her field as a glamour model and she’s known to hav

WHEN IT COMES TO BODY-WEIGHT exercises, few are as challenging as the chinup. In one pull you’ll work your back (primarily the lats), arms (mostly the biceps), shoulders, and core. “It’s one of the best body-weight exercises you can include in your e

WEAK GLUTES can mean more than just weaker lifts. One study published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science found that subjects who trained their glutes reduced the feeling of back pain and increased lumbar stability. As for the best move to hit

IF A SWIMSUIT IS SOMETHING YOU WEAR ONLY TO sit by the pool, it may be time to get it wet. Swimming is a great way to recover after a hard strength day or to get in some fat-burning cardio. In fact, a study in the International Journal of Sports Medi

At some point in the past few workouts, you’ve probably done a pushup, and there’s a good chance you’ve done it wrong. “People often do pushups incorrectly. They’ll place their hands in the wrong position, let the midsection sag, or flare the elbows

FEELING A STABBING PAIN near your heel when you step out of bed in the morning or when you get up from your desk? You might have developed plantar fasciitis, one of the most common foot injuries facing athletes today. “It’s the complaint that brings

The idea is to eliminate all the foods that make you feel crappy (processed food, alcohol, sugar), as well as foods that might be making you feel bad—such as beans, legumes (soy, tofu, chickpeas, peas, lentils, peanuts), dairy, and grains—for 30 days

THERE’S NO shortage of newfangled burritos, from Soyrizo-stuffed breakfast versions to the sushi-style sort, but we’re still partial to the traditional meat, cheese, and bean variety. The problem? A single burrito can top 1,000 calories and is often

SERVES 4 Cooking spray4 slices lean turkey bacon1 avocado, cut into cubesJuice of ½ lemon½ cup light blue cheese dressing1 cup halved grape tomatoes1 cup sliced cucumber2 cups chopped romaine lettuce1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed4 large hard-boil

● Start in a pushup position with your hands shoulder-width apart, placed slightly more underneath your chest than shoulders, fingers pointed forward . ● Round your spine toward the sky and simultaneously draw your left knee toward your nose . ● Retu

EVERY SHOT you down is about 100 calories, so the last thing you should do is add sugar to your drink. Good thing, then, that many top mixologists have begun swapping lazy syrups and sugar-laden mixers for more healthy, natural ingredients. To help y

STRICT DIETS are a drag, and excessive exercise isn’t healthy. Luckily, research shows that these simple fat-loss strategies can help you peel off excess pounds so you can perform at your full potential. 1 GET IN SYNC. Calories do count, but meal ti

SURE, YOU CAN EAT CLEAN at your average backyard barbecue if you stick to bunless burgers and wilted side salads. But that’s not a lot of fun. Enter these high-protein, low-carb, Paleo-inspired grilling recipes featuring worldly flavors and unique co

A string of losses nearly cost Jessica Eye her spot in the UFC, until a change in weight class and mindset revitalized her career and turned her into a force. LOSING THREE fights in a row is the unofficial Mendoza Line of the UFC. Only a few speci

SEAFOOD PREPARATION HAS become an art form for Stephanie Harris-Uyidi, also known as the “Posh Pescatarian” to her legions of YouTube followers. A glance at any of her Picasso-like plates reveals what resembles an art exhibit instead of a post-workou

Who doesn’t want to get more for less? That’s the beauty of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), a proven training method that’s become a workout staple for fitness enthusiasts everywhere. Most HIIT workouts are a combination of short, all-out bu

Lower-body workouts are intense for good reason. Those powerful muscles can generate a lot of force, so you need exercises that get them fully engaged and exhausted. But a heavy lifting day doesn’t necessarily translate to a balanced lower body. Clas

IF YOU’VE BEEN LIVING UNDER A ROCK, HERE’S A primer on the keto diet: Our body traditionally uses glucose to fuel both our muscles and our brain. When you cut your carb intake to less than 5% to 10% of your total calories, the glucose deprivation for

IF YOU’VE held on to that extra winter padding around your abs, hips, and thighs, then it’s time to set that fat on fire with the incredibly handy gliders in your workout toolbox. New York Sports Clubs trainer Morgan Anderson has programmed this dece

Bear Crawl Progressions (not shown): Place a disc under each foot and hand, keeping knees bent. Slide right hand and left foot forward, then left hand and right foot, moving quickly for 10 yards. Push to move backward 10 yards. Crawl sideways for 10

GETTING TO A CERTAIN HEALTH GOAL —whether you want to lose weight, get stronger, or just have your body operate better—requires more than just a gym plan and some suggested foods to eat. You need to thoroughly understand everything that goes into you

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START THINKING ABOUT YOUR ABS diet and workout plan right now and you’ll be ready with a sexy six-pack before summer’s out. Eight weeks is all it takes. Sound too good to be true? We promise: You’ve got this. Celebrity trainer and two-time Golden Glo