November 13, 2018 at 07:27AM Up to now, if you’ve booked a boutique fitness class online, more often than not, you’ve had to create a Mindbody account (or several) in order to snag a spot. Keeping track of various log-in details and not being able to connect accounts is a pain for users and a problem for studios that’s only increased as the boutique fitness bubble’s expanded. But a new platform, Mariana Tek, is trying to streamline the process in as few clicks as possible. It’s the brainchild of Stacey Seldin, John Huffsmith, and Bob Rademacher—who are responsible for building out the custom booking program for Flywheel Sports. “We want to make booking reservations as quick and easy as possible,” Seldin, Mariana Tek’s chief executive officer, tells me. “We shouldn’t have to take fitness classes to relieve the stress of booking them.” About 11 boutique brands in all, including Barry’s Bootcamp, MNDFL, SculptHouse, Modo Yoga NYC, and Brrrn, have already incorporated Mariana Tek into their backends. And Seldin and her team have been quietly talking to several more but aren’t revealing who until studios are ready to go public with that news. So what exactly does a studio switching over to Mariana Tek mean for you? In addition to the simple booking features, there are also some major benefits that make your in-studio experience even better. If you’re a traveler or don’t like to stick to one location, you’ll only need to create one account within a brand, which gives you access
Month: November 2018
Boost your immune system with these expert-approved smoothie ingredients
November 13, 2018 at 06:54AM There’s a lot to be excited about when the temps start to drop and the seasons change: big bowls of ramen, #sweaterweather (the bigger the better!), fuzzy socks and slippers…you get the picture. But the major downside of winter? Hello, cold and flu season. Sure, we have the flu shot. (And yes, you definitely should get one ASAP if you haven’t already.) But if you want a bit of added protection, why not look to your morning smoothie? Here’s what three food experts recommend adding to your go-to smoothie recipe to help your bod better fight off all of the gross winter germs lurking out there. Keep reading to find out experts’ go-to immune-boosting smoothie ideas. Photo: Photo: Pixabay/Imoflow Vitamin C-rich fruit + high-iron nuts Vitamin C is the secret weapon to a sharp immune system, which is why it’s the first thing nutritionist Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN turns to when she’s starting to get sniffly. “I reach for either mango or grapefruit, both of which are high in vitamin C,” she says. (For ref, eating just one whole mango or grapefruit will meet your daily vitamin C goals of 75 mcg—not too shabby!) She also adds a handful of either cashews or almonds to her smoothie for their zinc content, which helps your body better absorb vitamin C. As a finishing touch, she adds a heaping tablespoon of turmeric, the golden crown jewel of anti-inflammatory spices. Photo: Unsplash/Lauren Mancke Turmeric + lemon Registered dietitian Tracy
How to wait in line without turning into a horrible shell of a human
November 13, 2018 at 06:43AM If you want to see someone become a monster, make them wait in line to buy a Hatchimal for their niece. Hey, it’s a just the simple, real fact of life during line season! See, in November, a month that opens with an election and closes with TSA pandemonium and Black Friday, we spend a lot of time queuing up—and also a lot of time getting angry in queue. The intensity only continues in December to increase as many dumbly forgo online shopping for last-minute gifts in favor of perusing at brick-and-mortar stress incubators—I mean malls. And though the seasonal Starbucks cup next to me suggests this season is supposed to be jolly or whatever, customers tend to get, ahem, a tad hostile. But why does waiting in line make us feel so crazy and transform us into the worst versions of ourselves? Well, I could default on “waiting totally sucks,” but TBH, that doesn’t satisfy word count the way I need it to. So, I called on Richard Larson, PhD—the go-to authority on line theory who has ever-so-charmingly garnered the nickname Dr. Queue—to shed some light on why the grumpiness and lines are like avocado and toast. First, let’s identify all the people who’ll no-doubt piss you off in line: the cutters, the fighters, and the lecturers. What helps determine each personality type? Dr. Larson says there are multitudes of reasons people decide to make or break the rules of the line. “The responses
How the Olsen Twins helped me discover blazers are the key to living your best life
November 13, 2018 at 03:59AM Every woman has those power pieces that supercharge her personal style. And we’ve found, by walking up to enough strangers on the street (and women in our own office), that if you gas her up, she’ll share her best fashion advice with you. Starting today, we’re collecting these pearls of wisdom in a new series, Good Style. First up is our associate beauty editor Rachel Lapidos, who swears blazers are the key to living her best life. Keep reading to hear why and how they came to be her sartorial spirit animal. To me, blazers are kind of like a really good pair of jeans or a bold lip in that putting one on immediately makes me feel more confident. I started wearing them in high school in Texas, and I’m pretty sure it’s because of the Olsen Twins when they used to be on the cover of US Weekly all the time, rocking blazers in the coolest way possible. I got so lucky back then on my hunts while shopping at Goodwills and Salvation Army stores—even sometimes in the little boys’ sections. Lately though, I’ve been going to Etsy for my vintage shopping. I found my red blazer there—I like them a little longer, structured, and oversized; it makes them more interesting. Photo: Well+Good Creative At this point, I wear them literally everywhere, pretty much all year long. They look great with all different types of shirts: band T-shirts or just vintage T-shirts in
This partner variation on boat pose is a serious abs burner
November 13, 2018 at 02:21AM Thanks to bendy, uber-toned Insta-stars flaunting partner poses that are equal parts delicate-looking and strong-seeming, social feeds can become an infinite scroll of partner yoga FOMO… even if you’ve never done yoga before (or you know, barely). If you’re not a self-identified yogi, some one-on-one time with your mat could do your body and mind good, and sharing that first-time excitement with a workout buddy makes it all the more motivational. “Partner yoga can be a joy-filled, intimate way to exercise, and you don’t need to be as advanced in your practice as you probably think,” says yoga instructor Francesca Valarezo, who’s leading our next Well+Good Retreat in Miami. “It all comes down to communication.” To do so, Valarezo recommends starting with a partner yoga 101. “Partner boat pose is a beginner move that strengthens your core, hamstrings, and quads.” Of course, if you’re going it solo, you can totally use the wall as your BFF for the exercise or take the proper form of boat pose, and challenge yourself by alternating foot taps to the floor. Otherwise, sit facing your partner with your knees bent and feet pressed flat into the floor. Reach out for your partner’s wrists and hold onto them snugly. If you’re brand new to the movement, grab wrists between your legs; if you’re more advanced, you can hold wrists outside of your legs. Using your hold as leverage, lift your chests up and towards each other by engaging your core. Leaning
How one simple tweak to your email signature supports LGBTQ+ inclusivity
November 13, 2018 at 01:00AM Emails are a medium for sharing a message, and they’re not new (bear with me here). But something that is relatively new? The email signature—that often-automated inch at the very bottom of your message—holding the power to send a separate message. Like a tweet, the character-limited, easily-digestible space allows for concisely sharing a bit about who you are, what you do, and even where you’re from. So choosing what to disclose (or not!) sets a tone all its own. This is especially true at work, and especially if you want to share facets about yourself and your identity—like your pronoun of choice. You may have landed on a generic signature ages ago—full name, job title, workplace address, phone number, Instagram handle—without giving it a moment’s thought since. That was the case for me, at least. But the latest book from gender-diversity advocate Lee Airton, PhD, Gender: Your Guide, brought to my attention that something important and informative is missing. They say putting (“signposting”) your pronoun of choice in your email signature could help increase a vibe of inclusivity and ethic of LGBTQ+ allyship in your office and in the world at large. For basic background, here’s the SparkNotes breakdown of the pronoun issue: Gender exists on a spectrum. We’re no longer just cisgender women (she/her/hers) or men (he/him/his); we’re trans*, gender-fluid, genderqueer, nonbinary, and agender. Some trans* folks identify as either a man or a woman, and use the correlating pronouns. Others have a fluctuating gender identity, no gender at all,
The Gut-Healing Foods This Expert Always Keeps In Her Kitchen
November 13, 2018 at 12:30AM Keep ’em stocked and you’ll always feel amazing. Continue Reading… Author Robyn Youkilis | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
mbg Gift Guides: 12 Better Basics For Everyone On Your List (And We Mean Everyone)
November 13, 2018 at 12:30AM Welcome to mbg’s first gift guide of 2018, where we’re proving that practical doesn’t have to mean boring. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
4 Things You Can Do Right Now For The California Wildfires
November 13, 2018 at 12:28AM Every little thing matters. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Michael Taylor, Co-Founder Of Strala, On Moving Well & Living In Alignment
November 13, 2018 at 12:25AM “Whatever your practice, it’s a practice to do a little better in your life.” Continue Reading… Author Jason Wachob | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue