The Fitness Magazine: 5 Phrases You Have to Stop Using

Friday, July 28, 2017

5 Phrases You Have to Stop Using

Just, like, because.

Stop Using These 5 Words and Phrases, Sound Smarter Immediately

You're smart. You really, really are. But half the fun of being smart is being able to show it off. You don't need to start using big, ostentatious words to do that. Just cut out these small ones instead.

Easy Swaps That Could Change Your Life

Some of these you've heard—taking the stairs instead of an escalator, for example, is a no-brainer. Some of them, though, you probably haven't tried before. Like eating dinner with chopsticks (even when the cuisine doesn't call for it)? It can make you a more conscious eater. And swapping pull-ups for bicep curls will change your workouts in big way.

How to Survive a Barbecue When You're a Vegetarian

Mmm, barbecues. Who doesn't love burgers and hot dogs and bacon potato salad and cowboy beans? OH, RIGHT. Vegetarians. There isn't a lot of meat-free food at your standard backyard barbecue, so here's what vegetarians need to do survive one nutritionally AND emotionally.

The Best Backpack for Every Activity

It's hard for us to dissociate the feeling of wearing a backpack with monotonous days in high school hallways. But! We're doing it because we were recently reminded how freakin' CONVENIENT backpacks are. Whether you're a bike commuter, a gym rat, a hiker, or just someone who really loves beer, there's a backpack literally made for you.

The 30-Minute HIIT Home Workout

In 30 minutes, you could watch exactly half an episode of "Game of Thrones." Or you could listen to "Despacito," like, seven times. OR, just throwin' it out there, you could do this seriously intense HIIT workout. Definitely the most productive option. (And if you can multitask, we bet you can do at LEAST two of the three.)