May 18, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC Full body workouts are the unicorns of gym o’clock. Rather than lighting up your muscles one by one, you can enlist one (killer) sequential movement that will burn your hamstrings, core, arms, and more like (snaps) that. Turkish get ups are one such nose-to-toes exercise. Once you grab a kettlebell and get the hang of them, your compound workout skills will get an automatic level-up. The TL; DR of Turkish get ups is this: You begin lying on the floor with a kettlebell in one hand and end up standing with the bell thrust into the air above you in a that shouts “victory!” “They’re excellent for hip mobility, shoulder mobility, and shoulder strength,” says Maillard Howell, owner of Crossfit Prospect Heights in Brooklyn. “You’re using your entire body to go from a lying position to standing tall with load overhead in one arm, so yeah, everything’s going to be firing. Everything’s going to be on. It’s a lot of core, it’s a lot of shoulder strength and shoulder mobility, hip strength, and hip mobility.” Even more bang for your fitness buck: This move somewhat emulates the “sitting-rising test” (SRT)—a functional movement test developed by Brazilian physician Claudio Gil Araújo, MD, that’s an indicator of longevity. Only, the get ups are way harder. So if you master them, the SRT will be a breeze. So grab a kettlebell on the lighter side and let’s get started, shall we? How to master Turkish get ups,
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What Actually Breaks A Fast? 5 Intermittent-Fasting Experts Weigh In
May 18, 2019 at 11:06AM Spoiler: What breaks a fast doesn’t necessarily negate its benefits. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
I am not sorry about my abortion, no matter what the trolls may say
May 18, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC If you’ve ever had a drink with me, I’ve probably told you about my abortion. Online, however, it’s a bit of a different story. Until last week, I only shared abortion-related news without any kind of personal anecdote. It’s not because I’m ashamed, but because I want to protect myself from trolls. That neutral public stance changed for me this week, after Georgia and Alabama passed some of the harshest abortion bans in the country. First I just tweeted that I’d had an abortion. But then I realized that I want people to put a face to the procedure, to hear about someone with a completely ordinary story. So here’s mine. Four years ago, when I was 22, I already suspected that my new partner Ben and I would probably get married someday. We had only been together for four months, but we’d already made plans to move from Boston to New York City together at the end of the year—where we planned to live out our big dreams at each other’s side. But then I got laid off from my first job out of college. I had about $1000 dollars to my name, $100,000 in student debt, and wasn’t eligible for unemployment or severance pay. Even though I was lucky enough to live rent-free with my aunt, and had supportive parents who could step in if needed, the financial reality of my situation was still grim. Around this same time, Ben noticed
Ready For Summertime? Here’s How To Treat Those Pesky Body Breakouts
May 18, 2019 at 09:03AM Get clear skin, head to toe. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
This seated full-body Tabata workout is basically the equivalent of 100 burpees
May 18, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC Sure, I love to work out (except for the cases in which I decide to sleep through my alarm instead of going to a morning class…which happened today), but I’m also all for workouts that require less movement than, say, a 5K or moving from the floor to standing and back (looking at you, burpees). So you can also find me doing stretches in bed and plenty of isometric exercises, alongside the days where I’m dying in SLT or going for a long run. Then I found out about sitting Tabata… which is essentially the HIIT workout of my wildest fantasies. According to Corey Phelps, a DC-based trainer, you can do a Tabata-style workout while literally sitting down. Speak to me. “It won’t be as flashy as burpees, but a few key isometric exercises will provide an exceptional burn, incognito style,” she tells me. All you need is a chair and a timer. Maybe you’re raising an eyebrow. I feel you—but hear Phelps out: “When you think of Tabata, high intensity comes to mind, and that is correct,” she says. “Tabata in the purest form is a high-intensity style of training. While isometric holds aren’t typically a star in high-intensity workouts, you’ll soon find out that the burn is real when you run through a round of max effort flexing for eight rounds.” It’s very true—I tried these moves for myself, and they mean business. There’s true power in isometric exercises. “Performing these isometric
Can You Have A Crush On Your Spouse? I Asked Around
May 18, 2019 at 07:44AM Why do crushes and marriage have to be mutually exclusive? Continue Reading… Author Dina Cheney | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
An astrologer explains why you feel so out of whack during the full moon
May 18, 2019 at 07:00AM by CWC If you’ve never had a particularly awful headache or experienced a mood swing like no other and had someone whisper, “there must be a full moon,” then you haven’t been hanging out with my mom. For her, ups and downs are almost always attributed to a planetary shift and, while it might seem off base to some, it turns out she’s not alone. The belief in the moon’s power is long entrenched in our society—the word “lunacy,” after all, comes from the Roman goddess of the moon, Luna. Given that there’s a full moon tonight, it begs the question: Does a full moon affect behavior? We asked Courtney O’Reilly of Vibrant Soul Astrology to give us the scoop. Does a full moon affect behavior? O’Reilly says it’s not uncommon for people to point a finger at an approaching full moon when it comes to their own behavior or strange moods. “I have clients who tell me they feel the effect of full moons in relation to not being to sleep in particular—that is a big one,” she says. “Some also say they feel a little drained or depleted.” This is confusing, because in general, O’Reilly says that full moons are generally a positive time. “We have her full light and as the saying goes, as above so below,” O’Reilly says, adding that the full moon might allow you to see a particular situation more clearly. The full moon also represents a time of abundance
Feel like you only date people with commitment issues? Attachment theory may explain why
May 18, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC Despite expert claims that where you live doesn’t inform your relationship status, many city dwellers are single or dating the human equivalent of a trash panda. (And, like—that’s not something I’d want to date—would you?) So when Brooklyn-based psychotherapist Aimee Barr, LCSW, filled me in on her hypothesis that people with an avoidant attachment style are drawn to big cities, I practically spat out my cold brew in agreement. Because, welp, as a very single gal living in New York City who has a friend group full of single pals, my experience says tells me Barr is clearly on to something. For the uninitiated, the gist of adult attachment theory is that there are different styles of establishing intimacy in relationships: secure, anxious, and avoidant—and the name of each style essentially gives away what each means. “Anxiously attached are fearful, anxious, and clingy,” says integrative holistic psychotherapist in New York Rebecca Hendrix, LMFT. “Securely attached are healthy, balanced, adaptable, trusting, and independent. And avoidant-attached people are really self-sufficient, closed off, withdrawn, escapist, and fearful of commitment.” (There are lots of online quizzes and questions you can ask yourself that can help you determine which attachment style best fits your personality.) Barr’s anecdotal hypothesis is that cities are a draw for avoidant attachers. What’s this mean for you? Well, urban places may, then, have a higher population of folks who are afraid of commitment. “It makes sense that folks who are avoidant-attached would be attracted to
8 pairs of sleek sneakers that are perfect for date night
May 18, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC As I have explained in detail, I always wear sneakers on a first date because they are comfortable and go with literally anything. It’s merely an added bonus that they’re easy to run away in if your date decides to order a glass of Chardonnay with ice and swirl it around like he’s taking a sommelier test. See also: says you have “nice gams.” This is my real life, but I digress. I’m partial to sleek, classic sneakers for a date because they’re the right blend of chill and polished. And the work equally well for first-dates as they do for 100th dates (if you have made it to this number of dates please DM me and tell me your secrets). And if you need further proof that sneakers can be worn for any occasion, allow me to direct your attention to Serena Williams at the Met Gala. She paired her gown with matching neon Nikes, to which I say brava. I’m not saying that’s the outfit I’m going to show up in on my next date… but maybe? The limit does not exist; you truly can wear versatile footwear everywhere. Here, 8 pairs of date-night sneakers. Photo: Kaanas Kaanas Bristol Lace Up Sneaker, $139 Call me a magpie, because I am drawn to metallics. So it makes sense that I’m taken with these classic-with-a-twist sneakers from Kaanas, a brand that’s run by four sisters in Columbia. Each shoe is made by hand
Why You Should Be “Grouping” Your Houseplants, According To A Plant Stylist
May 18, 2019 at 03:16AM It’s all about the layering. Continue Reading… Author Hilton Carter | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC