Weekend Guide: Make the Most Out of Your Fourth of July

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Avoid a party foul this weekend with these tips

Summer is here! Time to bust out the sunglasses emoji and duck out of work early on Fridays (if that’s allowed). To celebrate, every Friday this summer we’re bringing you a digest to get you ready for the weekend. Want to know how to stay stylish, fit, and fueled? We’ve got you covered. The weekend is here; let us be your guide.

Upgrade Your Pushup

Up the ante on your workout this weekend by trying this variation on the standard pushup. The single-leg inchworm scorpion pushup (yes, it's a mouthful) is a move that targets the entire body in one go. Begin by standing on one leg and inchworm your way out to a single-leg plank position. From there, do a single-leg pushup. As you lower your body to the ground, bend your free leg and kick back to straight as you raise your body back to a plank. Inchworm your way back to standing, then reverse on the opposite leg.

Choose the Right Suit

If you have yet to replace last year's worn out swim trunks, the time is now. With a long holiday weekend, there's a good chance you'll spend at least a few hours in a swimsuit. We've rounded up 14 bathing suits that will help you look good and feel even better at the beach or pool. Not sure which swimsuit length is right for you? We put together a handy guide to help you decipher the best way to wear board shorts and speedos—and everything in between.

Lather Up

This weekend is all about the red, white, and blue, but you don't want to put the "red" in there by frying your skin. Before you hit the pool or beach, do yourself a favor and slap on some SPF. Follow these six steps when applying sunscreen and enjoy your time off worry-free. And check out these five mineral sunscreens that will keep you protected without the harsh chemicals found in other formulas.

Snack Smarter

A Fourth of July BBQ is the last place you want to be concerned with making a conscious effort to eat smart. But taking a few seconds to swap your condiment or dip can help you stay on track with minimal effort.

Planning to nosh on pretzels over the long weekend? According to Men's Health food and nutrition editor Paul Kita, "sweet mustard tends to house a fair amount of sugar and not much else nutrition-wise." Instead, pair the crunchy snack with hummus, which has "protein, good fats, and plenty of flavor—without the need for sweet stuff."