Liz Lotts
Liz Lotts
Liz Lotts is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified personal trainer. She has a passion for helping people achieve their health goals through personalized nutrition and effective fitness programs. In her free time, Liz enjoys running, lifting weights, watching live sports with her husband and traveling to new places.
Resistance Bands: Types, Benefits and Workout Guide
Curious about getting on the resistance bands “band” wagon? Learn more about different types of resistance bands, how they can maximize your workout and support your physical well-being and discover 10 exercises you can do anytime, anywhere!
14 Best Workout Routines for People Over 50
Everything from your hobbies to your hair color changes as you get older. And your workouts need to evolve with your age, too! Learn about how to maximize your fitness goals as you age and which workouts can benefit anyone over 50.
Does Protein Pacing and Intermittent Fasting Help with Weight Loss?
Looking to change up your weight loss approach? Why not try combining protein pacing and intermittent fasting? These strategies can help you reach and maintain your healthy weight goals long term, no calorie counting required!
Best Exercises for Menopause
Hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, oh my! Menopause, while unwelcome, doesn’t have to mean that you have to just grin and bear it. A smart workout plan, including targeted exercises, can help tackle the most common symptoms of menopause and have you looking and feeling your fittest.
Carotenoid Tan: Natural Glow Without the Sun
Trying to get a natural glow, but want to minimize your ultraviolet exposure? It may be time to try carotenoids. Beyond the many benefits they provide, supporting a healthy glow in the skin is among them. Discover exactly how they work and how much you should be consuming.
Micro Workouts: How a Little Exercise Can Make a Big Difference
Finding it hard to make time in your day for a workout? How about a micro workout? Turns out these little workouts can have a big impact. Explore the different kinds of short burst exercises you can add to your day and how these workout “snacks” can benefit your health.
Metabolism Supplements: Support Your Healthy Metabolic Rate
Your metabolism is responsible for turning the food you eat into energy you can use. Whether you want to maintain a healthy weight or are looking to shed a few pounds, there are a few ways you can support your efforts—including adding metabolism supplements to your regimen.
Prebiotics and Probiotics: How They Work Together
Probiotics get a lot of buzz…and for good reason! They are superstar supplements when it comes to your whole-body health. But what about prebiotics? Find out what role they play in the body and how they work with probiotics when it comes to keeping you healthy.
How Do I Know if My Gut Is Healthy?
Go with your gut—especially when it comes to your health! Learn more about the intricacies of the gut, including how it works, why keeping it healthy is so important and 12 tips for ensuring your gut stays healthy for the long haul.
13 Foam Roller Exercises to Support Muscle Recovery
Are you doing everything you can when it comes to your muscle recovery? If you’re looking to relieve tension in your muscles, similar to a good stretch, it might be time to try foam rolling! We have 13 foam rolling exercises you can do at home, after a workout, or even if you have a minute to spare.
Benefits of Hot and Cold Therapy
Ready to feel the heat? Or is it time to cool down? That’s the million-dollar question when it comes to hot and cold therapy. Explore what these therapies are, how they can benefit your body (especially when it comes to muscle relief) and when you should use them.
The Best Probiotics for Women
Women have different needs than men, even when it comes to probiotics. Did you know that there are probiotics that support vaginal health? Here’s how to choose the right one for you.
Creatine for Women: Benefits, Uses and More
Go for your gains! Creatine, an amino acid derivative known for being a popular workout supplement, has some extra special benefits for women. Discover the health-promoting benefits of creatine for women—from mood and muscle recovery to maintaining your natural stores and more.
Why Is Stretching so Important?
Short on time and think you can skip your stretch? Think again. Stretching before and after a workout benefits you more than you think! From increasing your range of motion to supporting your mental health, we have 6 science-backed benefits of regular stretch sessions.
Best Calisthenics Workout Plan for Beginners
If the last time you heard the word "calisthenics" was when you were in your junior high P.E. class, get ready to be reintroduced to this full-body workout that’s both benefit-packed and beginner-friendly.
12 Functional Training Exercises You Need to Try
Want to carry in all of those grocery bags in a single trip? Or outrun your toddler grandchildren? Whatever your reason for wanting to improve your ability to perform daily tasks, functional fitness training has you covered. Find out 12 exercises you can do today!
How to Replenish Electrolytes: Best Sources
Your body relies on electrolytes more than you know. But what exactly do they do for your body and when exactly do you need to replenish them? From sports drinks to whole foods, learn about the best sources of electrolytes and how to make sure you’re getting enough.
11 CrossFit Workouts at Home You Can Do with Little or No Equipment
Life getting in the way of your gym schedule? At-home CrossFit workouts to the rescue! Here are nearly a dozen workouts that are adaptable to any fitness level and that you can do easily from the comfort of your own home with little to no equipment.
AMRAP Workouts: Are They Good for You?
Looking for a quick strength training routine that benefits your cardio health, your muscles…and more? Look no further than AMRAP! Completing “as many reps as possible” gets your body moving and your heart rate up.
What is Powerlifting? A Strength Routine for Beginners
Schedule too packed for set after set of strength exercises? It might be time to try powerlifting, a sport where you can maximize your strength in a short amount of time. Quit spending hours in the gym and learn more about the gains you can achieve with powerlifting.
5 Breathing Exercises for Lung Capacity
Your lungs work hard for you. It’s time to return the favor. Here are 5 lung capacity exercises that will have you inhaling and exhaling deeply for the long haul.
Tabata Workout: High Intensity in a Short Period of Time
Tabata is a type of HIIT workout you can do in as few as 4 minutes. Plus, it has surprising health and fitness benefits to keep you moving. Discover the top reasons to try a Tabata workout and the top 10 exercises to incorporate with it.
10 Easy Exercises to Strengthen Your Glutes
Your glutes are the largest, most powerful muscles in your body. Strengthening your glutes ensures you run fast, lunge well and jump high. Make sure your workout routine includes these top 10 bottom-building exercises.
