The Fitness Magazine: Are Sweatier Workouts Really Better? 💦

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Are Sweatier Workouts Really Better? 💦

It feels better, but...

Does More Sweat Mean a Better Workout?

Some people find it gross to be—quite literally—dripping in sweat. Some people (cough, like us) find it perversely satisfying. Because it means we worked really hard, right? Well, no. Not really. If you sweat a lot, though, it might mean you're really in shape. Confused? Here's the science of sweat.

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29 Healthy Mash-Up Recipes That Satisfy Every Kind of Craving

Sushi burritos had their time in the spotlight, sure. But we're hear to tell you that there's a whole world of weird-but-delicious food mash-ups lurking in the sushirrito's (did anyone ever call it that?) shadow. Like falafel Scotch eggs. Or spanakopita lasagna. And yeah, OK, we put a recipe for sushi burritos in here too. Just for you.

This Moving Video Proves the Power of "Fake It 'Til You Make It"

"Fake it 'til you make it" sounds like really lame advice, especially when it comes from people who are blessed with talents, knowledge, or privilege we might not have. And sometimes it definitely is lame advice. But one woman's story about the confidence the "fake it 'til you make it" mentality helped her grow is making us think it's time to try it again.

This HIIT-Yoga Hybrid Makes You Feel Like You Actually Got a Good Workout

If normal yoga makes you glisten, this workout will make you sweat. And we KNOW we were just talking about how the whole "sweat = a good workout" thing is a myth, so we say that with a grain of salt. But this really is a good workout—your raised heart rate will almost definitely prove it, even if the amount of sweat on your mat won't.

11 Potato Salads That Aren't Just Buckets of Mayo

Traditional potato salad is great, but a huge part of its deliciousness undoubtedly comes from two cups of mayonnaise. And mayo isn't, you know, the healthiest thing in the world. The good news is potato salad doesn't really need that much mayo—these recipes prove that olive oil, Greek yogurt, or just a little less mayo all work too.