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Of the equipment you’ll find in a gym, dumbells are some of the most versatile. From foundational exercises to advanced moves, there are many different ways you can use dumbells to bulk up your muscles. Use this guide to learn progressive techniques with dumbbells for muscle growth. Introduction to Dumbbell Training for Muscle Growth If you’re serious about muscle growth, dumbbells are a must-have in your fitness arsenal. They offer unmatched versatility, allowing for a wide range of exercises that target every muscle group. The secret to unlocking their full potential lies in progressive training techniques. This means gradually increasing…

Alex & SonjaHi! We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser, authors of the acclaimed cookbooks A Couple Cooks and Pretty Simple Cooking—and a real life couple who cooks together. We founded the A Couple Cooks website in 2010 to share seasonal recipes and the joy of home cooking. Now, we’ve got over 3,000 well-tested recipes, including Mediterranean diet, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, smoothies, cocktails, and more!

31 If you listen to my weekly podcast or follow me on Instagram, you know I get really nerdy about all things pranayama. If you’re reading this in October 2022. My annual pranayama teacher training is around the corner. Every year when this comes about, I spend many weeks and months, creating and nerding out on pranayama content. There is so much to uncover about this rich, vast body of yoga as well as demystifying pranayama myths. One such myth is often pranayama & meditation are used interchangeably. In fact, for the longest time, I thought they were the same…

Alright, you’re here because you’ve heard about the “Good Morning exercise.” Maybe you’re thinking, “Wait, what? Good Morning is an exercise, not just a greeting?” Oh yes, it is, and it’s about to become one of your favorites. This move is the unsung hero of the fitness world. So, what exactly is the Good Morning exercise? Picture this: you’re hinging forward from the hips like you’re bowing to the fitness gods, while your back, glutes, and hamstrings do the heavy lifting. It’s not just any move—it’s THE move that will save your back, tone your hamstrings, and boost your overall strength…

Maybe you’re having a relatively relaxed day, when a minor inconvenience suddenly makes your blood boil. Or perhaps you’re watching a random commercial and catch yourself crying for no reason. If either or both sound familiar, you know how disruptive rapid mood swings can be. Most people deal with mood swings from time to time, but some can be more systemic than others, representing something larger. Either way, there are simple steps you can take to keep moodiness to a minimum. Here’s what you need to know. What Are Mood Swings​? Mood swings are sudden and intense changes in your…

Diabetes is a lifetime disease that requires dieting, exercises and medication, while there is no cure for diabetes, you can control the sugar levels naturally by using remedies and effective control of your blood sugar levels.There are many simple and natural methods that you can use to not only stop diabetes from causing more damage but also reverse the symptoms, Since blood sugar level directly linked to heart disease, kidney failure, nerve damage, blindness, gangrene, stroke, and other terrible degeneration and it’s not even measured by most medical tests. The most important thing you can do to avoid such complications is by…

During the last 30+ years, we’ve certified over 130,000 professionals. Meet one of our featured graduates, Kayla Chandler, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist with a popular food blog, YouTube channel, and online business selling digital downloads and more.Kayla changed the trajectory of her wellness through nutrition and lifestyle and now educates others on how they can do the same.Enjoy our interview with Kayla below where she shares her story, why she chose to get certified with AFPA, and what her career looks like as a digital creator and nutritionist.Tell us about your story and how you got into health, nutrition, and…

These best salad recipes make eating colorful, fresh foods easy and delicious. The days of boring salad ideas are over! These are the recipes we turn to time and time again. It’s salad time! Salads can be some of the best ways to eat colorful, nutrient-dense foods. But it can be hard to find the right salad recipes that are easy and delicious enough to justify the effort. As two cookbook authors and recipe experts, Alex and I have reviewed our library to find our very best salad recipes, guaranteed to be favorites in your family—because they are in ours!…

In bowl, mix sweet potatoes, almond butter, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, protein powder, and vanilla until just smooth. Do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour batter into baking pan and spread evenly. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until edges are set but centre remains fudgy. Do not overbake.

New year, new you! It’s that time again when everyone makes new years resolutions only to break them in about 11 days’ time. This year, make aerial yoga one of your new years resolutions that you actually stick to.The festive season is over and its now time for you recover from overindulging. New year is a difficult time, suddenly the warmth of Christmas is over and the cold, harsh reality of winter sets in.This the perfect opportunity to start a new hobby to fill the time during these dark days.Aerial Yoga is the practice of performing yoga poses while suspended…