Having a strong butt is really, really important. That’s because knee pain is often traced back to weak hips and glutes. So targeting these areas and focusing on strengthening your hips, thighs, and butt can help prevent pains. Plus…your glutes are involved in almost every athletic activity from running and jumping to plié-ing, dancing, and pulsing. So working on your backside can help lead to improvements in future workouts. So add any (or all!) of these bodyweight butt moves below to your regular strength routine. 1. Rainbow Down Dog — do two sets of 10 reps on each side Start in a downward dog position. Shift weight to left and extend right leg to right with foot pointed. Lift right leg up and over, creating a semi-…
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5 Protein-Packed Breakfasts Under 500 Calories
You eat breakfast, make sure to balance your meals and snack sensibly, but you are still hit with mid-afternoon munchies or late night cravings. What gives? The key to keeping your appetite in check throughout the day may very well start at breakfast—but it might not just be whether you eat breakfast or not, but instead how much protein you eat. A recent study found that eating a higher protein breakfast (with around 30-35 grams of protein) reduced post-meal cravings more than just eating breakfast alone. (Plus: Eating protein at each meal throughout the day is the best way to reap its lean muscle-building benefits.) Check out these five high-protein breakfast ideas to get you started. 1. Breakfast Bento Box Place one large hard-…