The Fitness Magazine: The Downside of Working Out

It's not all runs and rainbows.

20 Unfortunate but Unavoidable Side Effects of Working Out

We talk allllll the time about how good exercise is for you—boosted brainpower, stress relief, and a healthier body is nothing to joke about. But what about the negative stuff? What about the bad smells, injuries, and gross-looking feet you have to deal with when you work out regularly? We're not advocating that anyone exercise less, but if you hit the gym often, here are 20 side effects you should probably be aware of, if you're not already.

You'll Never Guess the Secret to This 3-Ingredient Pizza Crust

Trust us, we never thought we'd be sitting here talking about how much a pizza crust (of all things) rocked our world. But here we are. Not only is this the quickest crust you'll ever make (no yeast = no rising time), it's also the easiest—there are only three ingredients, and we'd bet money that you already have them all at home. Plus, it's GOOD. As good, if not better, than your other homemade dough recipes or whatever you'd buy pre-made at the store.

6 Hacks to Make Your Mornings Feel Less Hectic

Some people happily rise at 5 a.m. to the sound of chirping birds and with plenty of time to spare. The rest of us roll out of bed 15 minutes late to the sound of a garbage truck outside and thank our stars that we actually have time to shower today. If hectic mornings are just sort of a normal part of your life at this point, try one of these six tips. They brought us the peace of mind we needed, and they might be able to do the same for you.

12 Boxing-Inspired Core Exercises for Rock-Solid Abs

Contrary to how it looks, a good punch doesn't come from your arms at all. It actually starts in your legs and comes from the rotation of your hips and core. So at the end of the day, you need a strong core to execute a strong punch. All those abs in "Rocky" make more sense, right? Right. Well, here's how to work toward that kind of core strength—these 12 abs exercises are as tough as you'd expect them to be, considering that they're borrowed from boxers.

10 Nutrients Scientifically Proven to Make You Feel Awesome

Bummed out? Super stressed? We know the feeling. We also know how to get rid of the feeling. While some situations might call for a therapist or more serious medication, there are actually a lot of nutrients that are scientifically proven to boost your mood, increase happiness, lessen symptoms of depression, and ease anxiety. Here's what the top 10 nutrients can do for you, plus what to eat if you need them.