April 13, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Anyone who wants to get in the best possible workout in the shortest period of time is probably a fan of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). In 30 minutes or less, you can bang out a full-body workout that leaves you completely breathless, leaving plenty of time to make it to work on time or simply enjoy the rest of your day. There’s just one thing to remember: If you’re not careful during the high-energy sweat sessions, you could seriously hurt yourself. While HIIT is by far one of the best ways to reach your fitness goals, it can do harm if your body isn’t ready for those high-intensity movements. If you start whipping out exercises like burpees and jump squats with minimal rest without the basic strength required to do them correctly, the end result isn’t going to be pretty. “Many people get injured during HIIT exercises because they lack the adequate strength, mobility, or stability in their muscles and joints,” says Emily Samuel, a trainer at New York City’s Dogpound. “Taking someone very deconditioned and immobile and having them do dynamic or high-intense exercises is a recipe for disaster. Many people that sign up for HIIT classes and want to get a great sweat in don’t realize that they need a baseline strength before preforming the dynamic and intense moves properly and safely.” And even if you’re already in pretty good shape, you’re still not totally safe from injury. Because of the fast
Month: April 2019
Want A Long-Term Relationship? Start With Doing The Inner Work
April 13, 2019 at 03:15AM Want a long-term relationship? Start with doing the inner work. Continue Reading… Author Kamlesh Patel | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
On The Keto Diet? Here’s A Meal Plan That’s Dietitian-Approved
April 13, 2019 at 02:43AM It’s not all cheese and bacon. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
5 Ways You Can Make The Most Of Doctors’ Appointments & Improve Your Health
April 13, 2019 at 01:15AM Here’s how you can prepare and make the most of your time. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
How To Use Your Intuition More, Instead Of Relying On Google All The Time
April 13, 2019 at 12:19AM Messages from Spirit are personal whispers to us—not the collective. Continue Reading… Author Natalie Miles | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
This Workout Can Seriously Improve Your Mental Health
April 13, 2019 at 12:03AM The best time for outdoor exercise is all the time. Continue Reading… Author Ray Bass | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Why long-term success on keto can be challenging for women, according to hormonal experts
April 12, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Hormonal naturopathic doctor and The Hormone Boost author Natasha Turner, ND, listened intensely as a female patient sat across from her, lamenting on her struggles with maintaining a healthy weight. “I’ve been doing keto for months and at first, the weight was falling off me so easily. But now I’m gaining it back. I have no idea what happened!” Dr. Turner recalls the woman saying. Dr. Turner wasn’t surprised. Ever since the ketogenic diet exploded in popularity, she’s been fielding complaints like this on a regular basis, primarily from her female patients. “I’m seeing a consistent trend of women adopting the ketogenic diet and the majority of them do not lose weight,” she says. She says she’s seen lots of patients who end up gaining unwanted weight, losing muscle, and developing signs of adrenal fatigue while on the buzzy eating plan. This isn’t just something “keto haters” are warning about. A study published last year in the journal Diabetes (and recently presented at a conference) points to this potential downside, too. When researchers looked at how the ketogenic diet affected male and female mice, they found that while the male mice in the study lost weight, female mice ended up gaining weight. They also developed impaired glucose intolerance, a sign of prediabetes. Of course, mice are very different from humans—so these findings don’t automatically mean that the ketogenic diet will mess with all women’s blood sugar levels and weight. But hormonal experts like
Draw your itchy skin a homemade oatmeal bath to make your soothing dreams come true
April 12, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Oatmeal baths have been a savior for itchy, dry skin for ages—and the perks they offer aren’t simply anecdotal, either. Yep, dermatologists also swear by the soaks from a medical POV. “Oatmeal has long been used in skin care because of its moisturizing and soothing benefits,” says dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD. And for a second opinion (hey, gotta do your due diligence), dermatologist Gary Goldenberg, MD, agrees: “It’s also anti-inflammatory and reduces itch. Oatmeal is soothing and can repair dry, inflamed, and damaged skin,” he says. Of course, you don’t need to have a skin issue—like eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, poison ivy, insect bites, or a sunburn, among other conditions—to enjoy the benefits of oatmeal. While it’s a great option for people who struggle with an itchy skin condition, it’s also perfect for simply pampering your skin when you’re in the mood, Dr. Zeichner says. But rather than just rubbing your benefits-laden bowl of Quaker Oats on a patchy area of skin, set the scene and draw yourself a hygge-approved, mood-boosting bath. Considering how simple it is to make a homemade oatmeal bath, you’ll be wondering why you waited so long to start the practice. In fact, there’s a solid chance you’re already the proud owner of every required ingredient. Here’s what you’ll need for a homemade oatmeal bath: Some kind of grinder, like a blender, coffee grinder, or food processor 1 cup of unflavored quick or instant oats (organic is better, if
This STEM Skill Has A Major Gender Gap, But Parents Can Fix It — Here’s How
April 12, 2019 at 01:03PM Hint: Time to purchase some puzzles. Continue Reading… Author Kelly Gonsalves | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Asking for a friend: What can I do if I forgot to put on deodorant this morning?
April 12, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC This a.m., about halfway through my SLT class when the instructor came over to adjust my form, I had a horrible realization: “Ohmigod,” I thought, “I forgot to put on deodorant this morning.” I started to panic, because not only was I sweating so, so much more than usual—but I straight up stank. So much so that I felt genuinely bad for the girl on the Megaformer next to me. And the worst part was knowing that since I didn’t have time to shower before heading into the office, the B.O. that had already taken hold would still somehow manage to peak through for the rest of the day, no matter how much Secret Clinical Strength I swiped under my pits. Woof. Finding myself in this sticky stinky situation, I had to know: Is there anything you can do to get rid of B.O. after you’ve forgotten to put on deodorant? Having been in this situation before (…more times than I would like to publicly admit on the Internet), I can confirm that the solution of “wipe your armpits with a tissue, apply some D.O. and hope for the best” just won’t cut it. So I decided to ask the pros WTF to do so that my poor coworkers didn’t have to suffer with the scent of me all day long (you’re welcome, Rachel). First, it’s important to understand why just slapping on some deodorant won’t fix the issue of odor once the damage