Michael Wood, CSCS

Although it may seem counterintuitive, exercises for the sciatic nerve are more effective at relieving sciatica pain than bed rest. Likewise, physical activity is the best way to help your sore muscles bounce back faster after a grueling workout. 

The sugars found in fruit are fructose, glucose, and sucrose. Fructose and glucose are monosaccharides, the basic building block of any carbohydrate. Sucrose is a disaccharide, composed of 2 monosaccharides. A sucrose molecule is composed of one molecule each of fructose and glucose.

The award-winning Jefit app has hundreds of strength training programs you can choose. Some of the more popular programs are known as split training programs.

Many gym-goers don't mind doing strength training but doing any form of cardio is a whole different story. If you're one of those people who either can't find the time or simply don't like doing it, HIIT might be for you.

One of the many great thing about this list of popular exercises is it requires minimal exercise equipment. Therefore, all of these exercises can be performed at either the gym, home or while traveling.

One of the more popular muscles groups people like to train at the gym is their back. Developing and maintaining a strong back is necessary to avoid common back-related injuries.

A recent article in the New York Times looked at the benefits of using a foam roller. In theory, rolling out a muscle using a stiff, round piece of foam offers similar benefits to massage.

A question came in recently in our Q&A section on the Jefit app regarding best bulking programs. To find this section look under the "discover" tab and then in the middle of the page you'll see our "Q&A" section.

When you end up not getting quality sleep during the night, you typically feel "off" throughout the next day. Not only can your mood and energy level be low, your workout usually suffers too.

As many as 1 in 10 Americans are not getting the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables each day. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends we consume an "average" of about 2 1/2 cups a day for both fruits and vegetables.