March 03, 2019 at 04:24AM The treadmills will be open before you know it. Continue Reading… Author Todd McCullough | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Month: March 2019
How to know whether tabata or HIIT is the right workout for you
March 03, 2019 at 04:07AM by CWC In this quick-hitting era of fitness—in which 10-minute micro-workouts are rising in popularity and even five-minute workouts are legit—it’s no surprise that bajillions of people are drinking the HIIT Kool-aid. Including moi. But in the world of high-intensity interval training is a whole variety of sweaty options to choose from. You can do a HIIT running workout (a personal fave), HIIT weightlifting, or, hell, even daily HIIPA, or high-intensity incidental physical activity (which can involve your household vacuum). One of the most OG types of HIIT, though? Tabata. Although HIIT has been around for a long time, the whole tabata style developed out of it—kind of as its own branch—in the ’90s, according to CeCe Marizu, group fitness manager at Equinox. “Tabata is a form of HIIT, and is probably one of the more popular versions,” she says. “It has such a recognizable name that it’s been able to separate itself as a specific way of training HIIT.” The difference between the two comes down to their ratios of work to rest. The thing about HIIT is that it’s essentially a loose term in which you can make up your own interval lengths—there’s not a set ratio. “HIIT is a system of organizing cardiorespiratory training, which calls for repeated bouts of short duration, high-intensity exercise intervals intermingled with periods of lower-intensity intervals of active recovery,” explains Justin Thomas Sanchez, trainer at Exceed Physical Culture. “HIIT training calls for challenging work-rates such as sprints for
This Is Why You Feel Sad Or Emotional After Sex
March 03, 2019 at 03:47AM Everything you need to know about postcoital dysphoria. Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
The Gut Health/Blood Sugar Connection You Need To Know About
March 03, 2019 at 03:04AM The connection between blood sugar imbalance—and diseases like diabetes and metabolic syndrome—and microbiome imbalances. Continue Reading… Author William Cole, D.C., IFMCP | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
What Advice Would You Give Your 20-Year-Old Self? 11 Wellness Leaders Share
March 03, 2019 at 02:04AM Wellness leaders from the mbg podcast share! Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
The 6 healthiest items on Jessica Biel’s wellness résumé
March 03, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC Jessica Biel has long been the epitome of the cool girl next door. Like, the one you’d to run to for advice on everything from boys to makeup. She leaves no question as to which member of *NYSNC is the cutest. And when it comes to getting her insight on the star’s healthy habits, let’s just say we’re here for it. Biel developed a love for fitness at an early age. As a kid, she participated in gymnastics, which in turn led her to channel that energy into yoga practice. (She has a multi-year collaboration with Gaiam!) In addition to her admirable workout preferences, you can always find something wholesome on her plate (and she’s never afraid to talk about digestion). In short, Jessica Biel is the very definition of inspirational. These are the 6 healthiest items on Jessica Biel’s wellness résumé. 1. She’s a yogi Biel enjoys a variety of workouts, but nothing outshines her love for yoga. She practices three to five times a week for at least 20 minutes, if not more. Her favorite poses are hip-openers, which are great at combating tightness. “I love lizard, and I like all of the standing poses that are really hip-activated, like warrior two, reverse warrior, and runner’s lunge,” she says. 2. She’s all about healthy digestion Technique for keeping one’s digestion on track can be deeply personal. (For Drew Barrymore, it’s her handy-dandy digestive enzymes.) “Honestly, I just feel better when I don’t
7 Steps To Creating A Morning Routine That Sticks
March 03, 2019 at 12:03AM Get some quality zzz’s! Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
With a rep for attracting love and money, jade’s the low-key crystal hero we all need right now
March 02, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC If rose quartz is the Ashley Olsen of love-enhancing crystals, then consider green-hued jade to be Mary Kate—the cooler, more colorful sister to everyone’s favorite pastel pink sparkler. They’re alike in that Jade and rose quartz are both thought to help balance the heart chakra, the invisible energetic hub that’s believed to govern our feelings of love and compassion. But the jade stone meaning is a little bit different, energetically speaking. “Jade assists with accessing the dreams of the heart, and having the stamina and vigor to bring them into the physical world,” says Mariah K. Lyons, the crystal healer, herbalist, and reiki master who created gemstone footwear line Astara. Compare that to rose quartz, which has a softer, more soothing kind of vibe. “Jade works with the heart on both a physical level, helping assist with circulation, as well as energetically with the heart, helping to move trauma and past wounds to find a deep place of understanding, love, and openness,” Lyons adds. With that in mind, it’s no wonder cultures from around the world have long used jade for healing and spiritual rituals. Lyons points out that ancient Mayans called on it to clear negative energy; Traditional Chinese Medicine utilizes it in health remedies and beauty treatments; and Maori tribes in New Zealand carved it into sacred talismans. But how can you use it in your life? Let’s investigate. Photo: Getty Images/RapidEye Jade stone meaning: 3 key things you should know 1. Jade is
Monthly Horoscope: This March Will Be Supercharged With Badass Feminine Energy
March 02, 2019 at 09:02AM PSA: The north node in Cancer, the divine feminine sign, for the first time in 18 years. Continue Reading… Author The AstroTwins | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
How to make a mala necklace that’ll supercharge your meditation practice
March 02, 2019 at 09:00AM by CWC If you pay attention to your yoga teacher’s fashion choices—my personal favorite thing to focus on while balancing in dancer pose, call me shallow—you may have noticed a long, beaded necklace hanging from his or her neck. It’s not just there to complement the “Good Vibes Only” tank your instructor’s wearing; it’s called a mala, and its significance is actually more spiritual than it is sartorial. “Traditionally, a mala is a long strand of beads used to aid in meditation practice,” explains fashion stylist-turned-shaman Colleen McCann, author of Crystal Rx: Daily Rituals for Cultivating Calm, Achieving Your Goals, and Rocking Your Inner Gem Boss. “It has 108 beads strung together and one ‘guru bead,’ which is larger than the rest.” Focusing on a mala can help you drop more deeply into your meditation, especially if you’re someone whose mind usually pirouettes from your to-do list to your date this weekend to Friends trivia. Yogis have historically used malas to concentrate during mantra meditation, starting at the guru bead and moving their fingers from one bead to the next as they recite a given word, sound, or phrase. Once they’ve returned to the guru bead, they know they’ve recited the mantra 108 times—a sacred number in yogic tradition—and the meditation is complete. (Yes, it’s similar to saying Hail Marys with a rosary—which also has 108 beads—although the Catholic prayer beads in general were thought to originate from Hinduism.) Ultimately, focusing on a mala can help