June 07, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC There are approximately 10,000 things I’d rather do than use the rowing machine—or the “erg,” if you’re fancy—at the gym: Confront every boy who’s ever ghosted me, participate in the Fear Factor food challenge, or sit next to a crying baby on an airplane whilst hungover (and the list goes on). I know it’s a great workout, because it fires up pretty much every muscle in your body as it spikes the heart rate, but it’s just so hard. So recently, when I discovered a new type of “rowing” machine popping up in my HIIT classes, I was equal parts intrigued and intimidated. Unlike the regular erg, which sits on the ground in order to mimic the action of rowing a boat, this one is called a “ski erg,” and stands upright. You pull the handles down, which somehow mimics the act of using ski poles, and winds up giving you a damn good—and kind of, sort of, fun—workout in the process. “The ski erg is a low impact workout and a high calorie burner,” says Tatiana Lampa, a trainer at FitHouse, where I first discovered the machine during a particularly intense HIIT class. It works your lats, triceps, abs, low back, hamstring, glutes and calves (so, basically your entire body), while also packing a major cardio punch. “I like using it as a ‘cardio sprint, or even at the end of a workout for metabolic conditioning,” she explains. “That way you reach EPOC
Month: June 2019
This woman is challenging some big yoga assumptions
June 07, 2019 at 03:30AM by CWC Well+Good presents Wellness in Color, a new series highlighting prominent wellness practitioners of color who are doing healing work in their communities. Featuring conversations led by Latham Thomas, a Well+Good Council member and the founder of Mama Glow, these stories shine a spotlight on energy workers, nutrition experts, sexuality doulas, and other wellness luminaries. Here, Sinikiwe Dhliwayo, the founder of Naaya Wellness—which creates yoga and mindfulness programming for people of color—explains why she’s so passionate about her mission. Photo: Joel Arbaje Latham Thomas: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and the work you do with Naaya Wellness? Sinikiwe Dhliwayo: I was born in Zimbabwe and left when I was about two. After I was injured while training for the New York City Marathon, my physical therapist suggested doing yoga. I kept going back to the practice because I was working in an environment that wasn’t very supportive, and yoga became a respite. Then I worked with Bent On Learning, a nonprofit that puts yoga in public schools for kids. With Naaya, I’m working on an accessible teacher training program, and I’m always thinking of ways to push a visual narrative of what wellness looks like. Despite the fact that there are teachers of color in yoga or meditation, there is no visibility. To me, it’s important to change the conversation visually as well. What inspired you to do this work? Working with kids and seeing how they were benefiting from
This woman is challenging some big yoga assumptions
June 07, 2019 at 03:30AM by CWC Well+Good presents Wellness in Color, a new series highlighting prominent wellness practitioners of color who are doing healing work in their communities. Featuring conversations led by Latham Thomas, a Well+Good Council member and the founder of Mama Glow, these stories shine a spotlight on energy workers, nutrition experts, sexuality doulas, and other wellness luminaries. Here, Sinikiwe Dhliwayo, the founder of Naaya Wellness—which creates yoga and mindfulness programming for people of color—explains why she’s so passionate about her mission. Photo: Joel Arbaje Latham Thomas: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and the work you do with Naaya Wellness? Sinikiwe Dhliwayo: I was born in Zimbabwe and left when I was about two. After I was injured while training for the New York City Marathon, my physical therapist suggested doing yoga. I kept going back to the practice because I was working in an environment that wasn’t very supportive, and yoga became a respite. Then I worked with Bent On Learning, a nonprofit that puts yoga in public schools for kids. With Naaya, I’m working on an accessible teacher training program, and I’m always thinking of ways to push a visual narrative of what wellness looks like. Despite the fact that there are teachers of color in yoga or meditation, there is no visibility. To me, it’s important to change the conversation visually as well. What inspired you to do this work? Working with kids and seeing how they were benefiting from
You’re not crazy: Here’s how to deal with gaslighting in any relationship
June 07, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC The trickiest part about knowing how to deal with gaslighting in a relationship is being able to decipher whether you’re actually being gaslighted in the first place. When I first started sifting through my mental archives, I wasn’t even sure I had ever experienced it. Then I remembered the last time my ex randomly texted me the Wikipedia page of “narcissistic personality disorder,” saying he was “trying to help.” There was also the time I “invented” that he told me he broke up with his new girlfriend over the weekend, despite texts confirming such events were literally in my phone. Or like 40 other incidents that resulted in him saying, “you’re being crazy right now” to me. So basically, I realized years later that gaslighting was the defining quality of my longest on-and-off relationship. Better late than never? Maybe, but I’m assuming you don’t have a decade of your life to waste, so let’s cut to the facts, here. Psychotherapist Tammy Nelson, PhD, a sex and relationship expert, says it’s one thing to be lied to, but “it’s another when your partner denies the truth when they look you in the eye, and you know they are lying to you. You have proof, and they keep denying it.” Essentially, it’s the language and behavior a person uses to usurp your sense of what’s actually going on. “When they lie to you when they’ve been confronted and try to deny your reality in the
You’re not crazy: Here’s how to deal with gaslighting in any relationship
June 07, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC The trickiest part about knowing how to deal with gaslighting in a relationship is being able to decipher whether you’re actually being gaslighted in the first place. When I first started sifting through my mental archives, I wasn’t even sure I had ever experienced it. Then I remembered the last time my ex randomly texted me the Wikipedia page of “narcissistic personality disorder,” saying he was “trying to help.” There was also the time I “invented” that he told me he broke up with his new girlfriend over the weekend, despite texts confirming such events were literally in my phone. Or like 40 other incidents that resulted in him saying, “you’re being crazy right now” to me. So basically, I realized years later that gaslighting was the defining quality of my longest on-and-off relationship. Better late than never? Maybe, but I’m assuming you don’t have a decade of your life to waste, so let’s cut to the facts, here. Psychotherapist Tammy Nelson, PhD, a sex and relationship expert, says it’s one thing to be lied to, but “it’s another when your partner denies the truth when they look you in the eye, and you know they are lying to you. You have proof, and they keep denying it.” Essentially, it’s the language and behavior a person uses to usurp your sense of what’s actually going on. “When they lie to you when they’ve been confronted and try to deny your reality in the
I found the podiatrist-approved sneaker that’s actually really cute
June 07, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC You know the feeling—it’s just warm enough to comfortably run your errands without becoming a sweaty mess, and you’re hitting the streets in your go-to sneaker. Though you feel good when you leave the house, by the end of the day, your feet and ankles may be craving some more support. For days like this, podiatrist Diane Koshimune, DPM, swears by sneakers from Taos, a brand that makes canvas shoes with arch support. When I hear arch support I immediately think of grandpa sneakers, but as Dr. Koshimune describes Taos kicks: “They look kind of like a Converse and Keds had a baby.” Apparently everyone, especially those with flat feet, can benefit from walking in more supportive sneaks, because it helps keep your body aligned. “If you’re someone who is doing some normal walking or exercising and you’re finding that your ankles or your heels are becoming a little bit sensitive or you start working out and your knees hurt,” Dr. Koshimune says that “it could be from that malalignment.” The Taos sneakers come in 12 styles, each with multiple colorways, priced between $80 and $120. Each one comes with a removable pad that hugs the contours of your feet, while providing support to the ball of your foot, your arch, and your heel and absorbing shock. But forgive me, why can you just take your Converse or your Keds and try to add some arch support to make them more friendly? “The shoe
This Pea Miso Soup Has Some Seriously Immune-Boosting Ingredients
June 07, 2019 at 02:05AM Head to your local farmers market and stock up on seasonal veggies. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
This Pea Miso Soup Has Some Seriously Immune-Boosting Ingredients
June 07, 2019 at 02:05AM Head to your local farmers market and stock up on seasonal veggies. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Can’t Find The Ingredient You Need? Here Are Some Common Alternatives
June 07, 2019 at 01:45AM You’ll be all set next time you’re in a pinch! Continue Reading… Author Nealy Fischer | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Can’t Find The Ingredient You Need? Here Are Some Common Alternatives
June 07, 2019 at 01:45AM You’ll be all set next time you’re in a pinch! Continue Reading… Author Nealy Fischer | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC