Articles by Michael Martin
Surefire Ways to Lose Visceral Fat, Say Experts
These are the most effective, science-backed ways to lose belly fat.
Side Effects of Giving Up Diet Soda
The changes are remarkable—yes, even when you give up the diet versions, too.
The Truth About 'Skinny' Ice Cream
Here's the skinny on those diet ice cream products...
How to Burn Fat with Chocolate Milk
The secret to staying slim? Build more muscle. Here's how to do it with this delicious drink.
The #1 Detox Food is...
This citrus fruit has countless health benefits. We break down every one.
Should I Eat Egg Yolks?
We used to believe that egg yolks and other sources of cholesterol were bad for us. But is that true?
5 Habits That Hurt Your Morning Workout
Sorry, night owls: Science indicates that exercising in the morning is really, really good for you.
The Best Protein Powder for Every Goal
Eating on the go? Recovering after a workout? In need of a snack that will tide you over until dinner? Look to protein powder.
How Coconut Oil Can Help You Burn Fat
Though it's a fat, coconut oil is known for actually helping you slim down.
7 Ways to Lose Weight When You're Broke
So you have some cash-flow issues, but you're looking to lose weight. You have to tighten your belt, but subsisting on ramen will only bloat your belly.
5 Surprising Probiotic Foods That Aren't Yogurt
Want to shrink your belly? Start eating bugs. This isn't a Fear Factor flashback: Probiotics, the helpful good bacteria in your digestive tract, play an essential role in maintaining a healthy weight.
5 Fruits That Cause Bloating
It's nature's practical joke. You pass up ice cream for a fruit salad or crunch through a vine-ripened snack instead of scarfing a cookie, all in pursuit of a flat stomach — and suddenly you feel like the Marshmallow Man.
How Fit Instagrammers Snack to Stay Slim
There's no better source for foodie inspiration than Instagram. The trouble is, all those juicy artisan burgers and glistening chocolate ganache can make you feel like it's the devil's instrument when it comes to cravings.
16 Secret Weight Loss Weapons
Good news: We've uncovered the best weight loss supplements. And they're likely already sitting in your pantry.
Blast Away Your Beer Belly with These Exercises from Top Trainers
The best way to get rid of your beer belly: Stop drinking beer. If you say, "Yeah, that ain't gonna happen," that's understandable. (And you don't necessarily have to, if you opt for one of the Best Light Beers in America).
The Surprising Nutrient That Treats Erectile Dysfunction
While once it languished in supplemental obscurity, arginine is muscling its way to the top of the amino-acid heap.
Best Foods to Eat Before and After SoulCycle
It's the classic workout dilemma: How do you eat enough beforehand so you feel energized and strong, but not so much that you feel heavy and nauseated? Likewise, after your session, how much is enough to refuel your muscles without negating your weight loss efforts?
The Nutrient You Need for Better Sex
It hasn't made it to the nightly newscasts (can't imagine why), but there's breaking news about boners.
6 Best Muscle-Building Veggies
Put down that protein shake. Back away from the rotisserie box. Just for a minute, anyway.
11 Foods You Need to Get Lean and Toned
When you're thinking about building muscle, it's easy to assume you need to start carting around massive tubs of whey supplements (perhaps while wearing a mesh tank top).
6 Healthy Fruits You've Never Heard Of
Does it feel like there hasn't been a new superfruit since the first Clinton was in office?
What 6 Personal Trainers Order at Subway
News flash: Personal trainers ain't made of wood, people; they don't always eschew fast food.
7 Easy Ways to Lose Weight at Home
When it comes to gaining weight, extra calories are extra calories, whether you drink them in a soda or inhale them via cheeseburgers. Luckily, when it comes to burning calories, the same principle applies.
10 Healthy Foods You're Overeating
Ah, "good fats" — the two most beautiful words ever to combine in the English language.
