Continued from Diet for Your Body Type.

Determine your body type. Science has observed three primary somatotypes, or varieties, of the human physique: ectomorph, mesomorph and endomorph. Knowing which category you generally fall into will help you determine your metabolic makeup.

An ectomorph is usually a hardgainer – an individual of slight build and skeletal structure, possessing a very quick metabolism. An ectomorph carries little bodyfat coupled with a slight amount of muscle, and finds gaining weight difficult. (more…)

Magician Penn Jillette hasn’t yet set foot on the dance floor for this season’s Dancing with the Stars (which premieres March 17), but he has already done a disappearing act.

Penn Jillette’s weight Loss “I’ve lost 47 lbs.,” says the 6′6″ Jillette, 52, who over 10 months has whittled his way down from 316 to 269 lbs. by running eight miles a day. (more…)

Hollywood heroines are honing in on 3LAB’s “h” Serum for some serious skin care benefits. The cosmetic concoction claims to contain the world’s first bioengineered growth hormone, and aims to help reverse signs of aging and hydrate the skin.

Screen sirens Sally Field and Helen Mirren are two timeless beauties who turn to 3LAB’s “h” Serum for a little extra youthful beauty boost. The “hâ€? is not cheap ($200), which begs the question: Does 3LAB’s “h” Serum actually work? (more…)

While some nutritionist misguided souls will gladly tell you to replace your steak with Quorn or some other sad meat imitation, there is no reason to do that. You can, however, make your steak a little healthier than it already is. (more…)

Jennifer Aniston’s diet and workout update Jennifer Aniston keeps her figure bikini-ready by taking two-hour hatha yoga sessions with instructor Mandy Ingber three or four times week.

“It keeps my body strong!” Jen raves. On other days, she works out on an elliptical trainer. (more…)

Continued from Should I Take Creatine?

How to use creatine. While some debate regarding how much creatine to use, what kind to take, and when to take it still exists, science supports a logical approach to timing. Workouts deplete creatine stores, which can be replenished post-exercise via supplementation. Forms other than monohydrate are available but have not been as extensively studied. (more…)