March 25, 2019 at 12:56PM by CWC There are a lot of things worth loving about the ’80s: the fashion, for one (looking at you, neon); the music, for another (heart you, Madonna); and from a fitness standpoint, there has really never been a decade with more character. It was a time when the bright workout leggings were only outshone by the even brighter workout personalities like Richard Simmons and Jane Fonda. But just because these workouts may seem retro, it doesn’t mean they aren’t the real deal when it comes to results. Recently, we’ve notice that some of the trendiest workouts in the fitness world all seem to be inspired by the Cyndi Lauper era. “The ’80s were an exciting time in exercise,” says obé co-founder Ashley Mills, who recently hosted an ’80s themed class on the fitness app. “At obé, we’re all about making your workout something to look forward to, which we first learned could be possible when watching our parents workout in their basements in the 80s.” And it seems they’re not alone in this sentiment: Kristi Molinari, founder of NYC’s 30/60/90, recently told me that her step-based workout class was inspired by the step classes of the decidedly more-is-more decade. Scroll through for the 2019 takes on some of your favorite ’80s workouts. And in the words of Olivia Newton John, let’s get physical, fam. View this post on Instagram @obe_fitness this Sunday 11:00am ! If you have been missing out use code RICKEY30 for 30%
Day: March 25, 2019
If you’re tired, try the “nappuccino”
March 25, 2019 at 11:37AM by CWC Lately, my sleep schedule has been out of control. Staying up past midnight playing Words with Friends (yes, that’s still a thing) on my phone is not how I should be spending my time, yet here I am tired once again. One thing you wouldn’t normally find me doing, though, is taking a nap to make up for my bad decisions. Every time I do, I wake up confused, groggy, and in a full-on panic thinking I passed out all the way until the next morning. But then I found out about the coffee nap, or nappuccino, as NPR calls it. Drinking coffee right before a nap sounds like a terrible idea. Doesn’t that defeat the purpose and make it hard to fall asleep? Not at all. In fact, the caffeine doesn’t kick in for about 20 minutes, the perfect amount of time for a power nap. A coffee nap is a great way to get some rest without ruining your day. “It doesn’t help you catch up on lost sleep, but for people who struggle to awaken after a nap, it can be marginally helpful,” says neurologist William Christopher Winter, MD, owner of the Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine. While Dr. Winter says there are no published benefits to coffee naps, he’s experienced the great results in practice. “I have a little portable espresso device and make a quick cup before I sack out. Make your cup of coffee and consume it
The No. 1 Body Part You’re Neglecting That’s Making You Age Faster
March 25, 2019 at 11:44AM Don’t forget your décolletage! Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
7 bathing traditions from around the world that are worth traveling for
March 25, 2019 at 11:04AM by CWC In my opinion, no travel itinerary is complete without a trip to the local spa. Wellness practices are a unique way to experience hyper-local traditions, often with native ingredients—think Manuka honey in New Zealand or Aruban aloe. From luxury spas to neighborhood bathhouses, experiencing local bathing rituals is a pretty great way for wellness travelers to see the world. That said, if your favorite part of a vacation is the hotel room tub, why not opt for a traditional bathing experience instead? To inspire wanderlust and celebrate bathing cultures that dot the globe, read on for insight into what seven spa baths look like in different locales. View this post on Instagram Do you love those Bali spa treatments as much as we do? @glodayspa_bali is definitely our favorite! They’re offering hair salon, spa, and massage in Sanur, Seminyak, Canggu and Nusa Lembongan. . . . . . #bali #explorebali #baliholiday #baliguide #balibaby #balilife #balidreaming #balispas #spaday #balispaguide #balispa #nailartist #flowerbath #hairstylist #balimassage #massage #hairandmakeup #weddingday #baliwedding #makeupartist #balibody #glodayspabali #globali #glodayspa #glocanggu #gloseminyak #baliflowerbath #flowerbathbali #balispatreatment A post shared by 360 Bali Guides (@360bali) on Dec 22, 2018 at 8:00pm PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js Balinese flower baths Yes, the famous flower baths of Bali make for an amazing Instagram photo, but there’s much more to the tradition than just posing in a floral-covered tub. In Balinese culture, traditionally, flower baths were used as healing rituals, in addition to a luxe spa day. Spend some
Here’s How This Wellness Mama Changed Her Skincare Routine With A New Baby On The Way
March 24, 2019 at 10:00PM E Continue Reading… Author Capen Evans | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
The strategy for designing workouts you should steal from The Rock
March 25, 2019 at 10:23AM by CWC Whenever I need to reignite my commitment to going to the gym, my Netflix/Hulu/HBO streaming queues aren’t exactly my first stop for inspiration. Watching The Haunting of Hill House and The Handmaid’s Tale made me want to burrow beneath covers forever. And the weekend I watched Big Little Lies in its entirety, I don’t believe I moved off the couch. After watching Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s The Titan Games (which is now streaming on Hulu), however, my opinion on the power of television has forever been changed. If you haven’t yet caught an episode, allow me to IMDb-debrief you. During each episode, the strongest of the strong compete against one another in a course designed straight from Johnson’s imagination. There’s smashing, pushing and pulling, and other tests of brawn that would make Zeus himself break into a sweat. Even better, the people who come on the The Titan Games aren’t professional athletes. They’re average badasses who schedule fitness into their free-time (you know, just like you and me). After facing off against one another, the winner makes it to a final round where they compete to become the titan. There’s smashing, pushing and pulling, and other tests of brawn that would make Zeus himself break into a sweat. With his ebullient charisma and (yes) enviable muscle mass, Johnson has convinced me that setting up my time in the gym as an obstacle course will stoke my naturally-competitive nature while—hopefully—unlocking my untapped potential of
Your no-nonsense guide to pegging, from sexperts who know the ins and outs
March 25, 2019 at 10:04AM by CWC Since sex-ed left a ton of us high and dry (like, very dry) when it comes to implementing info we can really use, let’s just cut right to the chase about pegging: “The term refers specifically to a sexual practice in which a woman performs anal sex on a man, using a strap-on dildo,” says sexual-wellness expert and director of education at sex-toy brand Satisfyer Megwyn White. The term was born in 2001 as a result of columnist Dan Savage’s contest for coining a term to describe strap-on play between a woman and a man, because at the time, it was somehow a dictionary blank space. But as pegging has continued to make its way into the popular conscience (thanks, Broad City!), queer and non-binary folks have started using the term, too. “It’s become a more fluid term as gender boundaries have become less rigid,” says brand manager at luxury sex-toy company LELO. And it’s good news, considering the healthy effects experts say pegging allows for. First, there’s the physical pleasure to account for: For men, pegging targets the prostate gland (essentially the male G-spot), and many describe the resulting sensation as a full-body orgasm, says Alicia Sinclair, sex educator and CEO of anal-sex-product company b-Vibe. “It’s usually different than other orgasms. It’s full-force.” While she adds that the pegger may also find the act to be physically stimulating in addition to empowering, pegging can notably cater to the general health of any
7 healthy reasons why we should all be eating more watermelon
March 25, 2019 at 08:31AM by CWC It’s officially spring (despite what my weather app tells me) which means that obviously I’m thinking ahead to summer. Summer vacations, barbecues, picnics, cocktails, the whole nine yards. And honestly, nothing sums up summer quite like watermelon. Sadly, watermelons (which, surprise, are technically berries!), have gotten a bad rap as of late with keto-devotees and others because of how sweet they are. They have to have tons of sugar in them, right? Wrong. Watermelons are actually relatively low in sugar compared to other fruits. A one-cup serving of diced watermelon has nine grams of sugar. That’s less than what you’d get from a cup of mango (23 grams), banana (18 grams), or even apples (11 grams). So let’s just nip that false rumor in the bud right now. And with that nine grams of sugar, you’re also getting a helluva lot of nutrition, too, from antioxidants to fiber and potassium. So if you ever need receipts for someone hating on your go-to summer treat, just show them this list of all of the health benefits of watermelon. Anyone else feeling vindicated? What are the health benefits of watermelon? 1. Watermelon is high in cancer-fighting lycopene: Watermelon can credit its gorgeous pink-red hue to the antioxidant lycopene. “Lycopene is an antioxidant and anti-cancer nutrient that can be consume raw and is bioavailable (useable by the body),” says Isabel Smith, MS, RD, CDN, the founder of Isabel Smith Nutrition. Of course, watermelon alone won’t safeguard
The Connection Between Dust & Weight Gain You Need To Know About
March 25, 2019 at 08:33AM PSA for anyone thinking of skimping on spring cleaning this year. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
The 8-ingredient smoothie a functional medicine doctor makes every morning
March 25, 2019 at 08:16AM by CWC Smoothies are an OG healthy breakfast and an easy way to get a serving of greens first thing in the morning. (Ahh, fiber, the key to everything.) But let’s be real: sometimes they just aren’t all that filling. Functional medicine doctor Mark Hyman, MD, has definitely done his fair share of smoothie experimentation and he’s mastered the perfect mix of greens, proteins, and healthy fats that’s filling enough that won’t leave your stomach rumbling an hour after your glass is empty. Now, he’s sharing it with everyone so we can all reap the benefits. Dr. Hyman follows the pegan diet, aka the Paleo vegan diet. “A pegan diet is low-glycemic, high in plant foods, low in sugar, and includes adequate protein for appetite control and muscle synthesis,” Dr. Hyman explains. So what’s in his pegan-approved smoothie recipe he starts every day with? Eight key ingredients: almond milk, zucchini, berries, hemp seeds, chia seeds, almonds, collagen, and MCT oil. View this post on Instagram Morning routines are very important. Here is mine: I wake up, meditate for 20 minutes, make coffee with my wife, and we do this little exercise together, a conversation that’s called “What’s Up Below?” It’s basically a deeper conversation around where we are both at for the day and starts us off feeling connected. Then I usually make a little food, maybe a shake, or some pasture-raised eggs with tomatoes and olive oil, before heading to work. Smoothies are