Improve Every Workout With This 1-Week Meal Plan

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Food is what fuels your active lifestyle, your daily movements, and your toughest workouts. And with the right recipes, you can dig into meals that taste good and deliver the nutrients your body needs to build strength, power your performance, and recover afterwards. This one-week meal plan is made to be fitness-friendly, providing easy recipes with plenty of flavor and all of the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients your body needs. 

Whether you're focused on improving your athletic performance or are simply getting more active now that the days are longer and the weather is warmer, this meal plan will help you stay satiated and properly fueled. We've included insight from nutritionists on how to track macronutrients, which nutrients are key for different activities, and how you can maximize your meals to improve your performance and recovery for every one of your fitness goals. 

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The Best Foods to Eat for Every Kind of Exercise

Focused on protein when it comes to fueling your body for each workout? While protein is important, it's not the only nutrient you need when you exercise. And depending on how, exactly, you like to get in your daily exercise, you might need other vitamins and minerals to properly power up – and recover – so you can achieve your fitness goals.

We spoke with fitness and nutrition experts to get the lowdown on the best ways to give your body what it needs to succeed. Whether you're hitting the gym for HIIT workouts or weightlifting, practicing yoga at home, or getting outdoors for walks, hikes, or runs, here's what those experts suggest you include in your daily diet to better your endurance, stamina, and recovery.

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Science-Backed Tips to Boost Your Metabolism

If you've wondered whether it's possible to give your metabolism a bit of a jumpstart, good news: You can, and you can do it naturally. All it takes are a few lifestyle adjustments to increase its speed. 

These Supplements Can Increase Your Stamina

Power through your workouts and bump up your endurance by incorporating some supplements into your daily routine. We're sharing some of the best supps to try before, during, and after you exercise.

Why You Should Exercise for Your Body and Your Brain

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You already know your workouts build muscle. But research suggests there's another important reason to exercise regularly. Find out how regular physical activity can impact your brain, brain health, and wellness as you age.

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This grain-free fried "rice" is one satisfying, protein-rich meal

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How much protein do you need for an active lifestyle?

RECIPES

Not into eggs? Try these protein-packed, egg-free breakfast ideas