Hey there! I’m Brett McNeil, the fitness consultant for FitMinutes. Throughout the month, I’ll be answering questions from our readers. This week, we’re talking weekly workout routines. Read on to find out how many days a week you should be working out, and what a balanced workout routine looks like. Q: How many days a week should I be working...

Happy International Cat Day, everyone. Today on this very important holiday, we’d like to introduce a few of our favorite furry friends we LOVE to follow on Instagram. Are you ready for a bunch of laser loving, playfully pouncing, can’t-handle-so-cute purrfect kitties? We thought you’d say yes. 1. cats_of_instagram This account features some of the cutest kitties on the internet. In...

Going on a camping trip and not quite sure what kind of food to bring? Since you won’t have all the kitchen gadgets you have at home, you’ll want to keep it simple. Simple doesn’t have to be boring though. We’ve gathered up a few of our new favorite healthy meals to cook while enjoying the outdoors. Take a look at our...

Tight muscles can limit your range of motion, slow your speed and cause injuries to joints and muscles. Nobody wants to stop training to take time to heal. Keep reading to learn what types of stretches you should include in your workout, and when should you do them. Passive or static stretching Passive stretches are designed to be moved into gently...

Eggs—the easy-to-make, tasty, universal food sometimes gets a bit of heat. And not the good kind of heat for making scrambles and omelets. Some people are cutting eggs completely out of their diet. And for what? The understanding around eggs has gone back and forth so many times in the past several decades that some understandably don’t know what to...

Looking to have a few adult beverages, but don’t want to feel the wrath of 500 calorie drinks loaded with sugar? Woof, cocktails can add up quickly. You can spend the morning in the gym, watch what you eat all day, then stroll into happy hour and BAM—welcome to Calorie City, population: you. Not all cocktails are created equal...

It’s true what they say—the most important meal of the day is breakfast. After a good night’s sleep, you should provide your body with the useful fuel it needs to jumpstart your day. If you’re overwhelmed with choices or just looking to mix up your morning routine, check out these 7 quick and healthy breakfast ideas. Bon appetit! 1. Healthy Protein...

Even the most avid athlete can grow a little bored with the repetitiveness of their workout routine. It can actually be good for your body to switch things up and jumpstart some of those muscles that have become a bit complacent doing the same exercises over and over again. One way to enhance your existing exercise regimen is by adding kettlebells....

You can tell a lot about a person by how they style their bar cart. Tito’s, huh? Tequila, eh? Glitter paper straws? Oh yeeeaaaaah. If your bar cart is looking a little sad these days, cheer it up with some decor in the form of a quirky art print, gorgeous glassware and flashy signage. Need some inspiration? Check out the beauts...

Dogs are not just pets; they become family. They are a “death do us part” commitment and the decision to get your first dog isn’t one you should make on a whim. Here are a few things to think about before letting big brown puppy eyes sway your decision. Not all breeds are alike. As of 2018, the AKC recognizes 192...