4 Differences in How Cardio and Strength Affect Your Health

4 Differences in How Cardio and Strength Affect Your Health

The fitness world loves the debate: cardio or strength training? Which workout is best, and which can you cut from your exercise routine? The reality is cardio and strength don't need to be mutually exclusive – nor should they be. Both forms of exercise offer unique benefits and work well together. I was honored to be quoted in this discussion in this U.S. News & World Report article.

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Thai Coconut Basmati Rice with Mango and Seared Scallops

Thai Coconut Basmati Rice with Mango and Seared Scallops

I’ve been in a bit of a meal prep rut lately. I rely on my go-to recipes for breakfast and lunch (smoothies, protein muffins, curry chicken salad—all the usual suspects) and Freshly for dinner. And they’re still awesome! But this week I had a craving for something different. Thankfully my meal prep guru partner Peter stumbled across this super tasty and easy recipe on EatingWell.com for Thai Coconut Basmati Rice with Mango Seared Scallops.

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Interview: How Taut Does Your Butt Need to Be to Bounce a Quarter Off It?

Interview: How Taut Does Your Butt Need to Be to Bounce a Quarter Off It?

My pal Ian at MEL Magazine came to me with an interesting question. How taut does your butt need to be to bounce a quarter off it? While I had to defer to Alex Klotz, a professor in the department of physics and astronomy at California State University, Long Beach, with the technicals of the "Coefficient of Butt Restitution", as a booty-building specialist I lent my tips for "firming up dat ass" you may find helpful.

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