Month: November 2018

November 07, 2018 at 05:52AM As a woman who spends a borderline unhealthy amount of time trolling underwear sample sales in search of the perfect bra, let me tell you—once you find the one, you don’t really want to take it off. The bra that truly changed my life is the Chantelle Champs Elysées Lace Demi Bra ($105)—which my mom brought me back in a brown paper bag from a sidewalk sale in Greenwich, Connecticut a few years ago. The first time I put it on I think I wore it for a week straight before washing it (gross I know, sorry) despite it being a not-so-easy-to-wear shade of neon coral. Before we get into the specifics of this miraculous undergarment, let me tell you that I do not take the accolade of the most impressive bra in the world lightly. After years of having my girls strapped in with what felt like industrial seatbelt material, I have become oh so picky about my bras—especially because big-name brands often seem perplexed by the idea that women have breasts bigger than a C cup. But what makes this bra such a marvel are three main features—the width of the bra straps, the shape of the cups, and its overall lightness. Photo: Champs Elysées   Never have I felt so free and unrestricted in a bra! It’s the sensation I imagine people who prefer to free boob experience. The straps are thin and light enough that they don’t do that thing where they dig into your shoulders

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November 07, 2018 at 05:04AM Having recently undergone hip surgery, Sarah Maloney had her doubts when she entered the lottery for Lululemon’s SeaWheeze Half Marathon. Not because of the necessary rehab it would take to prepare for the 13.1-mile race through Vancouver (a good portion of which takes place next to the Pacific Ocean)—the city which houses the brand’s headquarters. But because she was one of 28,000 people vying for one of 10,000 available bibs in what is arguably the most exclusive half marathon in the world. When she snagged a spot, the Cleveland native booked her flight ($465) and accommodations (about $500 for the weekend), becoming part of the 88 percent of runners who traveled to British Columbia from out of town for the SeaWheeze experience. Experience is an understatement, actually. The Saturday morning race, which dates back to 2012, is only part of the weekend’s festivities. Runners are offered yoga and meditation classes, a post-race carnival called “Sunset Fest” toting everything from a funhouse and a ferris wheel to a concert performance, and—for the first time this year—vision and goal setting sessions similar to the ones that Lululemon corporate employees experience upon accepting a job with the company. And then, there’s the gear. At 7 a.m. Friday, the showcase store (essentially a large pop-up Lululemon shop), opens to runners only. Inside is exclusive SeaWheeze limited edition product and admittedly, some chaos. Hundreds of people are vying for tights, crops, shorts, sports bras, backpacks, tank tops, and hats toting

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November 07, 2018 at 03:30AM Now that hibernation-slash-hygge season is in full swing, soaking up the prescribed dose of Vitamin D (which is 600 IU for people between the ages of 1 to 70 years, according to the Mayo Clinic) becomes seriously challenging. But according to a recent study, doubling down on your efforts despite the frigid temps might be extra, extra if you consider yourself a workout warrior. The study, which was published recently in European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, found an association between higher levels of vitamin D and better cardiorespiratory fitness (which refers to your body’s ability to supply oxygen to the muscles during exercise), reports Science Daily. By observing 1,995 participants through data from the NHANES database, researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University found that the participants in the top quarter of Vitamin D levels had a fourfold higher cardiorespiratory fitness level than those on the opposite end of the spectrum. Translation: Stepping up your treadmill, HIIT, or spin workouts might be as simple as having a little QT with the sunshine vitamin (in sun-protected IRL, bottled, or edible form). New York City–based dermatologist Joshua Zeichner points out that the exact reason why Vitamin D levels in the blood of people who exercise were higher isn’t completely clear in the research, but he has a few science-backed guesses. “Possible explanations include that exercise makes our bodies more efficient at producing Vitamin D, and that people who exercise are outdoors more and get more sun exposure,” explains the dermatologist. Additionally, he posits that it could be because healthier people are more likely

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