June 14, 2019 at 07:00AM by CWC The other week at the Well+Good office, an editor found out about a fitness test that requires you to go from standing—with your ankles crossed—to sitting on the floor, then standing back up, all without uncrossing your ankles, which supposedly predicts your longevity. Everyone tried it, and about half of us (give or take) could actually do it without falling over. It’s deceptively hard to do. Then it led me to realize that there are other moves in fitness that are somewhat similar: like burpees (ugh) and Turkish get-ups. Both of these require moving between the floor and standing upright—which happens to be a very challenging maneuver. It’s such a foundational part of fitness, so why the heck isn’t getting up from the floor a breeze? “Getting from the floor to standing in general takes hip mobility and strength, glute activation, and core strength all firing at once,” says Lacee Lazoff, creator of Bells Up at Neou Fitness. Your entire body’s working really hard to support the movement. ad_intervals[‘393728_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘393728_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); On a physiological level, it has to do with your blood flow. “There are a few different components going on in these moves,” says Heather Milton, MS, RCEP, CSCS, an exercise physiologist and clinical specialist at NYU Langone’s Sports Performance Center. “One is that if you’re in a supine or prone position, meaning that you’re lying on your back or your stomach,
Month: June 2019
Spend less time cooking and more time eating with this Instant Pot trick for sweet potatoes
June 14, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC I don’t know what this says about me, but instead of having a fruit bowl on my kitchen counter, I have a potato bowl. Those precious spuds can be mashed, baked, sliced, French fried, and made into crunchy tots? And now that I’ve learned you can also pop them right into your Instant Pot, I’m about to have a lot more free time on my hands. As much as I love sweet potatoes, I’m not particularly a fan of how long it takes to cook them. Those things are always rock hard, so aside from the arm workout I get from cutting them, they also take forever to soften up. Luckily, Reddit always comes through: According to u/NickelGallium17, all you need to do is cut the potato in half and place it on top of a rack or inside a steamer basket in your Instant Pot. Add a little bit of water to the bottom, cover and select the “Steam” option on the “Less” setting, then cook for seven minutes. “Cooked through and through. It has a nice satisfying crunch in the middle. The peel came right off,” they write. ad_intervals[‘400808_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400808_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); If you want your potato to be extra soft—no crunch included!—just cook it longer. This recipe recommends 30 minutes for something that’s silky-smooth and velvety all the way through. Whether you cook them for 7 or 30 minutes, after you’re
This Nighttime Ritual Calms Your Body & Mind In Minutes
June 13, 2019 at 10:00PM Who knew you could use a blender to make a face mask in minutes?! Continue Reading… Author | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Old Navy’s $1 flip flops are the best thing that ever happened to my shoe collection
June 14, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Throughout your life, relationships come and go—especially the ones with the items in your wardrobe. My flared black leggings featuring a bedazzled “PINK” logo on the behind are no longer part of my collection, and my once-beloved light-up sneakers were retired long ago. But one item that’s remained a constant in my life since day one? Old Navy’s $1 flip flops. Old Navy’s flip flops are the gift that keep on giving. When the brand’s $1 Flip Flop Sale first started back in 2005, they were paired with velour tracksuits and denim capris in high school hallways from coast to coast. And my love has never wavered all these years later. I have a pair in my gym bag that allows me to shower after my workout bacteria-free, pairs designated for trucking down sandy beaches in search of the perfect spot, and pairs that grace my feet at the grocery store. No matter what I’m doing, these $1 flip flops have never let me down. I don’t wind up with blisters between my toes five minutes after wearing them—or ever. And starting Friday for Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap cardholders (and Saturday for everyone else!), the $1 Dolla Balla Flip Flop sale is back, letting you score flip flops in every color of the rainbow for the amount of change you can find hiding beneath your couch cushions. ad_intervals[‘400119_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400119_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); You
A dermatologist say *this* is what to use on skin in the summer
June 14, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC The idea of shedding your winter layers doesn’t just apply to your wardrobe. As the mercury begins to rise, the climate gets more humid, and you spend more time in direct sunlight, the needs of your skin start to change and your product arsenal should follow suit. After all, heavy formulas in the midst of a heat wave will only trigger a breakout, but neglecting to moisturize altogether is just as troublesome. To clear up the confusion, we asked dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD to give us a month-by-month breakdown on how to treat our skin during each month of the summer. Consider your summer skin-care itinerary officially handled. May and June After you store your winter clothes in those bins under your bed for the summer, make a point to give any heavy cream products on your bathroom counter the same overhaul. “As it gets warmer, you can switch your heavy moisturizers for a lighter lotions, and you can consider using a foaming cleanser,” says Dr. Gohara. ad_intervals[‘388680_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘388680_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); In terms of makeup, lighten your load there as well to avoid clogging pores and triggering breakouts. Reconsider the full-face of foundation for lightweight, tinted options, spot-treating using a concealer, or opting for a powder foundation. Dr. Gohara recommends investing in a powder sunscreen in particular. “Visible lights like the lights in your house or coming from your phone or computer can damage
Why you’re about to hear a lot more about soloish travel
June 14, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC The hashtag #solotravel is currently associated with more than 4.6 million posts on Instagram, and that number is up by around 100,000 more since just last week. There’s a slew of related hashtags, as well as entire accounts dedicated to the travel trend. All of this is to say that the rise of the solo travel phenomenon over the past couple of years is undeniable. And when a trend has this much traction, it’s not just popular but preeminent, affecting people’s priorities and lifestyle decisions. Solo travel isn’t a new thing, but it’s certainly undergone a rebrand in recent years. No longer is it reserved, at least popularly speaking, for people who are “going through something,” à la Eat, Pray, Love, or who are in pursuit of extreme identity makeovers, à la Into the Wild. And survey after survey only supports just how much public perception of it has evolved. For instance, Intrepid Travel commissioned a survey of 2,000 American adults in 2017 and found that 55 percent agree traveling solo is more socially acceptable now than it was a decade ago. Another survey, by market research and data analytics firm YouGov, revealed 66 percent of more than 1,200 nationally representative adult respondents either have already or would consider taking a trip alone. ad_intervals[‘398619_div-gpt-ad-6934292-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘398619_div-gpt-ad-6934292-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-6934292-3’);}); } }, 100); Google searches for “solo travel” over the past five years also reflect this increased interest and show that
How to eat fresh (and healthy) at Subway, according to a dietitian
June 14, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC With its distinct, bread smell wafting down the street, you know you’re near a Subway before you even see it. And you’re probably never that far from one either—the fast food sub chain has more than 40,000 locations, which is even more than McDonald’s. (Let that sink in for a sec.) Because the whole point of Subway is to customize your sub, it’s pretty easy to stick to the healthy eating plan of your choice when you visit—even if you’re vegetarian, on the Mediterranean diet, or a fan of Paleo. Want proof? Registered dietitian Kim Melton, RD shares her top Subway healthy options for each of the three aforementioned eating plans. Even if you don’t stick to a specific diet, her insight is there to provide a little guidance when ordering. Keep reading for all the intel. Vegetarian Menu picks: Veggie Delite chopped salad; Veggie Delite sandwich ad_intervals[‘398958_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘398958_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); What an RD says: Subway has a whole salad menu, but this is the only vegetarian and vegan-friendly option. While it’s full of great veggies like lettuce, cucumbers, olives, onion, and tomato, Melton points out that it’s lacking in protein. “If you’re a vegetarian who eats eggs and cheese, I recommend adding that,” she says. You can also get the same exact meal in sub form (the six-inch size), and if you do so, Melton says to opt for whole grain bread, which she says
5 Ways To Develop Better Instincts In Your Dating Life
June 14, 2019 at 02:02AM If you never know what you want or like while dating, read this. Continue Reading… Author Marci Moberg | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The Best Facial Bar Soaps for Any Skin Type —That Look So Chic In Your Bathroom
June 14, 2019 at 01:44AM These options target fine lines, acne, dry patches, and more. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The Top Do’s And Don’ts Of Hanging Plants At Home
June 14, 2019 at 01:13AM Level up. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC