Diseases You Can Get From The Gym

Bella Breakdown Going to the gym has many benefits for those looking to lose weight or gain some more muscles. However, what people don’t tell you is that going to the gym can also expose you to some serious skin diseases if the equipment is cleaned properly. Folliculitis: A common affliction that looks like itchy red bumps or acne. If you suspect you have it, it’s best not to scratch because the bumps can turn into crusty sores that cause permanent scars. The condition is caused by microbes like bacteria or fungus that get inside hair follicles in the...

Read More

This Moji Heated Roller Will Change Your Life

One Hot Summer Deal Growing up I was always super active, I played a ton of sports and now at the age of 26, I suffer from a lot of muscle and joint issues. I still love to be active despite the pain, the tightness, and the soreness. With that being said, I continue to push through it. I’ve tried every gadget on the market to help with pain and really work on that tightness and finally gave up until our wonderful readers continued to recommended Moji Heated Massage Roller….so I had to check it out! What Is The...

Read More

Jillian Michaels Has The Key To Flatter Abs

Bella Breakdown Jillian Michaels is the perfect example of getting older, but still looking and feeling young. Now, the former Biggest Loser trainer is sharing her secret to getting and keeping her flat abs. While planking and ab workouts are great for getting that flat tummy of your dreams, but Michaels says her biggest trick to having a toned stomach is laying off the alcohol. We know this will be hard with summer festivities just around the corner, but it’s a sacrifice you’ll have to make. “Don’t drink too much alcohol,” the fitness pro advises. “Really try to bring...

Read More

Myth Or Fact: Beer Is A Good After-Exercise Drink

c Bella Breakdown Everybody knows that drinking Gatorade, a protein shake, or even chocolate milk after a workout is good for you. After your body exercises, it needs sugars, fats, and protein to help restore energy and continue to build those muscles. For this reason, the aforementioned drinks make perfect sense. But beer? The verdict is in, and beer is NOT good for you post workout. Although beer does have some healthy, restorative qualities like sugar, carbs, nutrients, and a little bit of electrolytes, it has one main ingredient that basically overpowers all of the good stuff: alcohol. Alcohol...

Read More

Ultimate Skier Workout

Bella Breakdown Swiss skier Andri Ragettli trains for the Olympics in essentially the same way I would imagine someone trains to be a ninja… or batman. Watch the video above to see some jaw dropping footage. If you are a recreational skier, like myself, you probably don’t need to do as intense of a workout as our friend Ragettli here. However, recreational skiers should still partake in some dryland training in order to protect themselves from getting injured and stay strong while skiing. If you are a skier who wants to improve your form, stay uninjured, and crush it...

Read More