June 11, 2019 at 01:16PM Here’s how to boost your gut health today! Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Day: June 11, 2019
Trainers say this is the one spot you should never, ever foam roll
June 11, 2019 at 12:17PM by CWC Whenever I’m feeling muscle pain or some tightness in my body, I immediately grab a foam roller and roll that sh*t out. Sore quads? I just lie them down onto the recovery tool and move it along my thigh. And the same goes for my hamstrings. And my butt. But as soon as I started trying to foam roll my lower back (sup, lower back pain?!), a trainer in my gym came up to me and said that foam rolling your lower back is actually not a good idea. Cue the record scratch. It may seem like the foam roller is the magical remedy to all muscle pain, but actually, that’s not the case. In fact, you can do more harm than good if you start rolling your lower back area. “When you think of typical foam rolling, like rolling out the calves or quads, you move up and down over that tight muscle,” says Danielle Weis, PT, physical therapist at Spring Forward Physical Therapy. “You don’t want to do that same type of rolling out with the spine. The vertebrae’s spinous prominences are bony and it can’t be really uncomfortable and irritating to roll up and down like that.” ad_intervals[‘400241_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400241_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); Not only can it be kinda painful, but it can mess with your joints and lead to even more back pain, because foam rolling creates an “extension force” throughout your spine.
The 4-step guide to becoming a morning person in 3 weeks flat
June 11, 2019 at 12:01PM by CWC It took me like six years to learn how to be a morning person, and it’s still just a “sometimes” role I play. For instance, I’m a morning person in relation to my musician boyfriend, who, true to the rock and roll credo, enjoys starting his day around noon. I’m also a morning person in relation to my job, because if I’m the first one into the office, I feel much more confident in my move to be among the first to leave. But I am not a natural, effortless morning person, as evidenced by my midnight-or-later bedtime. (And I’m not one of those lucky SOBs with the magic I-don’t-need-much-sleep gene.) I’m awake, but “bright-eyed and bushy-tailed” is a tall order I often can’t fulfill. However, when I stumbled upon a recent study published in Sleep Medicine contending that even night owls can be early birds, I became alert. With a three-week turnover, the very small study sample group demonstrated an ability to shift their bedtime and wake up two hours earlier by tweaking four lifestyle routines. And while habit-editing requires some commitment, there is serious value to gain from embracing steps to feel more well-rested first thing in the morning. ad_intervals[‘400187_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400187_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); And sure, no one’s contending that you can’t lead a happy, full, successful life if you’re a night owl—but there is a bit of science supporting that morning-lark lifestyle.
And Just Like That, Another Nation Bans Single-Use Plastics
June 11, 2019 at 10:04AM Oh, Canada! Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Trainers share their favorite (and least favorite!) gym machines
June 11, 2019 at 09:58AM by CWC Let’s face it—gym machines get a bad rap. Nowadays, people are more interested in swinging kettlebell around or heading out to a HIIT class to fire up those muscles, and it’s easy to see why. Since many machines generally isolate specific muscle groups, you’re not getting the multi-benefits that compound movements tend to allow for. Plus, form can too often be sacrificed when working with machines, which can raise the risk of injury. “Many exercisers do not know at what height the seat or handles should be set, or the proper range of motion of the exercise which can increase their risk of injury when using machines,” says Jeff Monaco, CSCS, National Education Manager at Gold’s Gym. So if you find yourself looking like a shrug emoji, get up and ask someone to show you the proper form. And even better, go into the gym with an agenda and the knowledge of which machines are worth your time and which are totally fine to skip. To help with that, we’ve polled trainers to help you navigate the gym machines and look like a pro. ad_intervals[‘399769_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘399769_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); The good The cable-cross: “One of my favorite machines in the gym is the Freemotion dual cable cross. This machine has two multi-angle adjustable arms and two weight stacks that can be used independently or together,” says Monaco. It’s super versatile and is easy to position the
How food psychiatry takes the concept of ‘brain food’ to the next level
June 11, 2019 at 09:45AM by CWC There’s more and more research that the foods we eat affects more than just our physical health—they can have profound affects on our mental health as well. Just look at the complex relationship between sugar and anxiety levels, or the fact that inflammatory diets have been associated with increased symptoms of depression. But figuring out how to take action on that “you are what you eat” information can be challenging when it comes to mental health. Enter nutritional (or food) psychiatry. It’s a relatively new field—people have only been studying the link between one’s diet and risk (or treatment of) mental health conditions for about 10 years. But the research produced in the past decade of research is extremely compelling. A 2013 study found that following the Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduced risk of depression; a 2017 study found that people with moderate to severe depression who ate a Mediterranean diet for 12 weeks had more improvement in their symptoms than people who didn’t change their diets; a 2018 meta-analysis found that people who improved their diets by replacing high-sugar foods with more nutrient-dense, fiber-rich foods like vegetables saw a small improvement in depression symptoms. ad_intervals[‘400142_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400142_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Since the foods we eat affect our well-being more than we realize, more and more mental health professionals are turning to food as part of their diagnosis toolkit to help treat a number
This (on sale!) Everlane jacket will make you feel like a modern Pink Lady
June 11, 2019 at 08:56AM by CWC The handful of pink garments I own are the prized possessions of my closet. Ever since my first viewing of Grease, I’ve admired how a pop of pink adds a splash of pizzaz to an all-black outfit (à la Rizzo’s signature style). That’s why now that Everlane’s “choose what you pay sale” is in full swing, the first thing I’ll be adding to my cart is a cropped jean jacket the color of cherry blossoms, which you can snag for your choice of $63, $67, or $71. From the 20 reviews left on site by happy purchasers, I’ve learned that the color is great (“It’s very cute and a nice change of pace from my usual jean jackets”). It’s an ideal addition to any summer wardrobe (“It’s not too heavy or too light, breathable. I wore it to a Maggie Rogers concert and didn’t even have to take it off”). And most importantly, it’s already beloved. One wearer wrote, “Let me tell you this: this is my favorite jacket so far in my life.” Sold. ad_intervals[‘400160_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400160_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); If you don’t love the cropped look in a jacket (totally fair!), those who already own the denim staple suggest ordering a size or two larger than usual for that slightly-too-big style that’s a #lewk right now. Personally, I’ll be taking that sage piece of fashion advice and donning the creamy pink outerwear with a
This Nighttime Habit May Be Linked To Weight Gain, Study Finds
June 11, 2019 at 08:53AM Lights out! Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Apparently, you can use baking soda to even out tan lines, and I am speechless
June 11, 2019 at 08:13AM by CWC Tan lines can be intense. Every single summer, my first outing into the sun inevitably gives me a very uneven tan that lingers until way past Labor Day, despite the fact that I’m wearing copious amounts of SPF. There was the time in Florida where I didn’t properly rub in my spray sunscreen, and wound up with permanently streaky legs, and last year in Tulum, the line of my shorts were etched into my legs until the first snow. Ugh. The thing is, while I’m not a fan of having uneven tan lines, I don’t want to get even more sun exposure to even things out. (Ya know, because of sun damage and such.) So to solve the whole even-out-your-summer-glow dilemma, I looked to the pros for some tips that don’t involve more lying out in the sun. Happily they had plenty of tips for how to smooth things over. Keep scrolling for the dermatologist-approved ways to even out tan lines, minus the sun exposure. Spray tan: An easy answer is to just get a spray tan from the pros. “Spray-on tans done by a professional are one option that can cover the entire body,” says Sheel Desai Solomon, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in North Carolina. “Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is a color additive that, when it comes in contact with dead skin cells on your skin’s surface, temporarily darkens the skin. It’s been approved by the FDA for this specific use.” Make sure to
How To Use A Vitamin C Serum — The Right Way
June 11, 2019 at 08:10AM Should You Use A Vitamin C Serum? (Spoiler: Yes, For Sure & Here’s Why) Continue Reading… Author | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC