Wednesday, 25 February 2015

3 moves to get lean legs without hitting the gym

Jump! 3 moves to get lean legs without hitting the gym

Adding jump or "plyometric" exercises to your workout plan is a great way to bump up calorie burning and tone your legs and butt at the same time. Plus, it adds a little variety! In a pinch, these moves can also be done as a quickie workout when you don't have time to get to the gym.Do these beginner jump moves at the start of your workout when you're fresh.

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Take the heat: Sauna time may tune up your heart

Men hoping for healthy hearts might want to simmer in a sauna. Guys who regularly sweat, schvitz, or otherwise soak up the dry heat of saunas are less likely to experience fatal heart attacks, Finnish researchers report in JAMA Internal Medicine."We found that saunas improve cardiovascular health," lead author Dr. Jari Laukkanen said via email. He works at University of Eastern Finland.

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Always tired at the gym? 16 foods to fuel your inner energizer bunny

Sweet potatoesThese tubers are a healthier alternative to their kin, the white potato, delivering a host of vitamins and minerals such as beta-carotene, vitamin C and manganese as well as disease-preventing dietary fiber. What makes them the perfect food for an athlete?

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