With a new year only a week ahead, new resolutions to be fit are only natural. But to be successful this year, it’s essential to know how much fat your body requires in order to function at its best.

Sabrena Jo, Ph.D., senior director of science and research at the American Council on Exercise, has decades of experience helping people find ways to become physically active. From working one-on-one ...

There you are in the gym with your headphones in, listening to your perfectly curated playlist as you tackle steps on the treadmill and reps at the squat rack. You’re on your way to achieving your ...

Caroline Thomason is a media dietitian in the greater Washington, D.C. area. She writes for top-tier media outlets, partners with brands as a nutrition expert and runs a nutrition private practice. In ...

When most people think about dropping a few pounds or trimming body fat, they usually talk about losing it in all the same places: belly fat, the thigh area, excess butt weight, or their "love handles ...

Losing stubborn belly fat is a common goal but achieving it requires more than just a quick fix. Fat buildup around the belly can have serious health consequences and is "significantly associated" ...

If you’re struggling with belly fat, a combination of diet and exercise can help you lose weight around your midsection.

Researchers at UC San Francisco have figured out how to turn ordinary white fat cells, which store calories, into beige fat cells that burn calories to maintain body temperature. The discovery in mice ...