Gabrielle Fundaro

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means packing your plate to the brim with the essentials, and then going back for seconds. And then thirds. When it’s all said and done, you’re good and satisfied and in need of a way to reduce bloating. We’re sick of feeling stuffed on, and after, Thanksgiving, so we recruited an expert to provide some easy, accessible workouts that can help reduce bloating. Don’t get us wrong — the holidays are a time for rest and relaxation.

When it comes to building muscle and gaining weight, intense workouts are only part of the equation. Nutrition is key to optimizing muscle growth, and protein — often referred to as the building block of muscle — is essential to this process. (1) The final, and most important aspect, is overall energy intake. (2) Without an excess of calories, you can’t make the most of your training or protein intake. The best protein shakes can be an easy, delicious way to meet your calorie and protein goals.

O, Canada: Two-time Olympic medalist Maude Charron relied on the sticky, sugary delectability of maple syrup during the 2024 Olympics. Charron, 31, was seen sipping on a packet of syrup moments before securing a silver medal during the culmination of the Women’s 59-kilogram weightlifting event. [Related: 2024 Olympics Weightlifting Results + Schedule] Is this standard practice for the strongest women athletes at the Olympic Games? No. Well, sort of.