December 18, 2018 at 10:00PM Little movement necessary! Continue Reading… Author Jenn Pilotti | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
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What’s The Deal With Carrageenan? Is It Bad For Your Gut Or Fine?
December 18, 2018 at 09:30PM Everything you need to know about the ubiquitous “natural” additive. Continue Reading… Author Sara McGlothlin | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
These Are The 10 Most Searched-For Diets Of 2018—And They Aren’t What You’d Expect
December 18, 2018 at 09:00PM But they’re probably here to stay. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
“”We grow small trying to be great.”” – E. Stanley Jones
""We grow small trying to be great."" – E. Stanley Jones — AI👩🏻‍💻Sue (@iversue) December 19, 2018 To read more, click above t.co (twitter) link December 18, 2018 at 08:03PM
Does Sex Make You Nervous? Here’s How To Develop A Healthier Relationship With Sex
December 18, 2018 at 08:00PM This is why our relationship to our own bodies is so strained. Continue Reading… Author Amari D. Pollard | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
If you eat a probiotic-rich diet, do you need to take a supplement?
December 18, 2018 at 06:30PM In our Asking for a Friend series, we’re teaming up with Renew Life®—makers of quality digestive wellness supplements for over 20 years—to answer W+G readers’ most-pressing questions about gut health. First up: Diving into probiotic foods and their impact on your gut. You might eat Greek yogurt for breakfast, sprinkle kimchi on your grain bowl at lunch, and sip on kombucha for an afternoon snack. But how do you know if you need to take a probiotic supplement, too? You asked, and we got Nathalie Rhone, RD, FMN, to answer—exactly what your probiotic intake should look like each day, from your plate to your vitamin cabinet, that is. Here’s the short of it: “We live in a world where we are exposed to toxins and chemicals, we often don’t know where our food is coming from when we eat out or travel, and yes, we get probiotics through some foods—but it’s also helpful to take a supplement to make sure our gut is loaded with the healthy bacteria we need for optimal health,” says Rhone. Still, what does that mean in terms of total CFUs (colony-forming units) and total kombucha guzzling? Tune into her digestion-boosting advice below to find out. Scroll down for two steps toward a happy gut—and the ideal amount of probiotics to aim for every day. Photo: Unsplash/ Jennifer Pallian Step 1: Optimize probiotics in your daily menu You can nosh on all the probiotics in the world (some of Rhone’s faves are
When a luxe lingerie brand starts making athleisure, here’s what the sensual product looks like
December 18, 2018 at 12:41PM Athleisure is no longer a niche within the retail market. Rather, its an omnipresent, ubiquitous sector that you’re as likely to find evidence of at Nike as you are at Gucci or Asos. Some would even say it’s high fashion’s next frontier. And now, it’s coming for your nether regions (well, kind of): Luxury lingerie brand Kiki de Montparnasse is now expanding into athleisure and activewear. The collection, which debuted yesterday, WWD reports, is currently four items strong: leggings, shorts, a workout bralette, and a sports bra crop top. Each of the garments appear exactly as you’d expect (think: if lacy, silky lingerie underwent some kind of activewear transformation). The four pieces are only available in black, and all feature lace details for a general aesthetic that points to Kiki de Montparnasse’s signature style of sensuality. So basically, if you’re looking for the perfect getup for that luxe pole-dancing boutique fitness class you want to try out, consider it found. Previously, Kiki de Montparnasse was a brand I enjoyed from afar—I, personally, cannot justify spending $650 on an everyday dress (though I do dream). This collection, however, is priced in the good company of other higher-tier activewear brands, with all four items retailing in the neighborhood of $150. If you’re looking for the perfect getup for a luxe pole-dancing boutique fitness class, consider it found. And while the lace accents used throughout the pieces evoke the sexiness of the flirty lingerie signature to the brand, here the fabric offers a more
Orangetheory is becoming pure #travelgoals with its latest endeavor: pop-up classes in hotels
December 18, 2018 at 12:08PM As nice as it would be to have some downtime while traveling, that’s not usually the case: whether it’s for business or play, your schedule is usually totally jam-packed, and finding the time to squeeze in a workout amidst all the craziness is a true miracle. That’s why having a one-stop shop for all your wellness needs right in the comfort of your hotel is the epitome of convenient, and Orangetheory‘s new pop-up gyms are making sure you’re only a quick elevator ride away from your favorite sweat sesh. As another iteration of one of our healthy-living trends we’re predicting for 2019—having plenty of wellness options readily available under one roof—Orangetheory just announced that it’s bringing its focus to travelers with its first endeavor into the pop-up world. According to Digiday, the chain has already launched in one location—the Boca Raton Resort and Club in Florida—and that’s only the beginning. They’ll be launching in 12 more hotels in 2019—all of which will feel just like your typical classes—and they’ll be led by top trainers from across the country. “Orangetheory wants to provide members with a great workout experience while traveling,” Orangetheory’s chief brand officer, Kevin Keith, tells me. “While any future locations are strictly confidential, I can say we’re actively exploring more global, upscale hotel destinations in iconic culture capitals around the world. The Boca Beach Club pop-up will be used for us to perfect the experience.” Right now, each pop-up gym is set to last
Why thinking about your workout in terms of pushing and pulling can give you serious results
December 18, 2018 at 10:40AM When people put together their workout routines, it typically involves splitting up the week by body part: leg day, ab day, arm day…you name it. But while you might be building up strength, there seems to be a much better way of getting serious results: the push-pull method. When Emma Stone trained for La La Land, she wanted to strengthen her body in order to nail the dancing elements of her role. To get her where she needed to be, her trainer Jason Walsh started up a push-pull routine: a technique that focuses on how the body moves rather than the body parts themselves. And one of her primary exercises? Pulling a super-heavy sled. “We focused a lot on the posterior chain—a lot of pulling motions. Things to get the muscles fired and protect and stabilize the spine,” he told Vanity Fair. And he’s not the only one who swears by it. Jillian Michaels is also a fan of the push-pull style of training, even recommending a weekly circuit routine that focuses on the movements. Here’s how it works: On Mondays and Thursdays, for example, you group all the muscles involved in pushing: your chest, shoulders, triceps, quadriceps, and core. Then on Tuesdays and Fridays, you group the muscles involved in pulling: your back, biceps, hamstrings, glutes, and core. It doesn’t matter if you’re doing exercises that use your own bodyweight or you’re lifting actual weights—it’s effective either way. There are plenty of benefits to doing
If your Twitter feed feels toxic, that’s because it is—and women are prime targets
December 18, 2018 at 10:39AM Everyone has had to endure foul language at one time or another (hello, catcalling). But in the age of social media, women contend with a constant feed of profane remarks. For many women, using Twitter—a necessity in some workplaces—typically means dodging a barrage of negative comments from trolls, making it increasingly difficult to focus on the good stuff. For a recent study, aptly named Troll Patrol, human rights organization Amnesty International teamed up with the global artificial intelligence software company Element AI to scour every tweet directed at 778 female journalists and politicians throughout 2017. Some 6,500 digital volunteers from around the world spent more than 2,500 hours analyzing the tweets. The findings are a serious wake-up call: Of 1.1 million tweets, more than 7 percent of were deemed “problematic” or “abusive.” In the course of a year, that’s one offensive tweet every 30 seconds. Women of color were 34 percent more likely to receive those abusive tweets than white women, the study concluded, with black women targeted most frequently (they were victims 84 percent more often than white women). “We have the data to back up what women have long been telling us—that Twitter is a place where racism, misogyny, and homophobia are allowed to flourish basically unchecked,” said Milena Marin, senior adviser for tactical research at Amnesty International, per a statement to the press. This sort of hate takes a toll, especially among women who are required to be active and engaging on the platform as