I use my Instant Pot on a regular basis for meal prep and speedy weeknight meals (especially when I forget to defrost the chicken). But now that summer's here, you can bet I'll be using it more than ever. From weekly staples like hard-cooked eggs and chicken breast to potluck favorites like pork shoulder and bean salads, it means I can do some quick cooking without heating up the kitchen.
Read MoreWhat you do in the morning contributes greatly to the tone of your day. When we roll out of bed after hitting snooze 15 times and neglect to plan for what’s ahead, we throw up a prayer for chaos into the ether… and more than likely, chaos is what we will get.
Read MoreCookouts are a summer staple. And while they do provide some health perks—fresh air, home cooking and time with friends and family—they can also come with risks. Follow these guidelines to make your grilled meals better for you.
Read MoreFor many, summer is the season of travel, full of weekend trips to the lake or beach, week long vacations to destinations across the country, road-trips, and more. While you’re out of town relaxing, though, your house sits empty: a potential target for break-ins and robberies.
Read MoreWhat good is a sculpted butt if you can’t squat down to pick up your keys? And TBH, toned biceps are kind of useless if you can't even lift your gym bag. That's the mindset behind a type of training known as functional fitness.
Read MoreRead More“One of the biggest thrills I get is watching people entering and exiting a group fitness class. Group Fitness has an incredible ability to transform people – not only physically, but mentally! We see people come in to class. Some are rushed because of their schedules, some are frustrated with traffic, some may be stressed due to issues at work or at home. They leave sweaty and happy! I see them laughing, giving each other high fives, smiling and their body language is the complete opposite than when they entered.”
Wrap up different vegetables, meat, and seasonings for easy foil packet meals every day of the week.
Read MoreWhile summer travel often means plenty of fun and excitement, being stuck in 22B for hours on end can also trigger a slew of aches and pains (from a tight neck to a dead butt). According to Leah Dugas, a Tier X coach at Equinox Beverly Hills, the muscular woes of air travel all tend to boil down to one thing: a lack of movement. But fortunately, there are a few simple stretches you can do at 36,000 feet to help ease and prevent discomfort, so you can enjoy every second of your vacay to the fullest.
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