Day: July 27, 2019

July 27, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC If you don’t have Kim Kardashian West’s personal trainer on speed dial (causal), you can still use your phone—or Apple Watch—to ring in a killer workout. Whether you want to lift weights, master bodyweight movements, learn new exercises, or become a marathon runner, there’s a personal training app for that—and we’ve rounded up our favorites, below. 1. C25K What it does: This running app coaches users from couch to 5K (C25K, get it?) with an eight-week training program. What it costs: Free for download; $4.99 for the pro edition ad_intervals[‘406351_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘406351_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); What sets it apart: It pairs with your Apple playlist or gives you the option to download the Zen Power Playlist, which further inspires an all-out push through your run. What’s more, once you wrap up the C25K program, you have the option to download the 10K, 13.1, or 26.2 trainer apps. 2. Streaks Workouts What it does: This accountability tracker has 30 equipment-free exercises to choose from, which you can then incorporate into a 6-, 12-, 18-, or 30-minute workout alongside other exercises. What it costs: $3.99 What sets it apart: Where many PT apps provide you with the movements, this one takes the time to track daily workouts in a visually appealing way that keeps tabs on your progress. And, since you won’t want to break a streak, you’ll be more likely to stick with your workouts. View this post

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July 27, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC Every morning when my alarm goes off at 5:45 a.m., I curse out loud. All I want to do is stay snuggled up in a cozy little cocoon, and the last thing I can fathom is walking the three blocks to 305 Fitness and spending an hour twerking to Lizzo (though I do love you, Lizzo). But after a few minutes of mental prep, I crawl out of bed, pour myself a jug of coffee, and—reluctantly—do just that. I’ve been subscribing to this exact morning routine for the past year, and as much as it absolutely sucks (seeing the world before 6 a.m., especially in the winter, is freaking dark, you guys), I’ve never felt stronger or more committed to an exercise regimen. According to new research, there’s a scientific reason as to why. Researchers from The Miriam Hospital at the Brown Alpert Medical School, found that consistency in workout timing is the key to weight management and staying fit. In other words, you’re more likely to be successful if you’re working out at the same time every day instead of mixing things up. ad_intervals[‘410384_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410384_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); According to the International Business Times, the study asked 375 people to fill out a questionnaire about their exercise habits. They found that 68 percent of participants worked out at the same time, and about half of them preferred to do so in the early morning (to me,

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July 27, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC Whenever the skin on my face is red and angry, I slap on an aloe vera mask to calm it the F down. It’s the same remedy I turn to when my diligence in applying (and reapplying) my SPF slips and I get a sunburn (aloe vera mists FTW). So basically, aloe vera is your skin’s soothing, nurturing best friend—the grandmother to your piggy bank, so to speak. And I didn’t realize this, but it works that same healing, moisturizing magic on your hair, too…. something my strands could definitely use in the midst of all this heat and sun and ocean, etc etc. The secret was revealed to me by my colorist, Marta Baran,  yesterday at Whiteroom, a (super chic) salon in Brooklyn. She mentioned it casually—but once she said it, I felt like I had stumbled upon a golden ticket of beauty knowledge… especially considering the state that my hair’s going to be come Labor Day (not to mention post-coloring it). “Aloe vera is the gold standard for moisture and healing for sunburnt skin, so it makes sense that the same be said for your hair,” says Bartan. “A product that contains aloe has the ability to rehydrate hair without the added weight you would get from an oil, which makes it perfect for clients with finer hair.” (AKA me.) ad_intervals[‘411223_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘411223_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Her absolute must-have aloe vera hair product? Christophe Robin’s Hydrating

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July 27, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC The other week, I was explaining to a date that I write about beauty for the internet. At one point during the conversation he asked me for my biggest skincare tip. My response: “Wear sunscreen. Every single day. Even if it’s cloudy.” This is paraphrasing the advice I’ve gotten from every dermatologist I’ve ever interviewed for a story. And though that date and I never went out again, I like to think he’s out there in the world slathering on SPF 50 every morning, thinking about the beautiful woman who gave him this life-changing advice. Even as someone who is heavily committed to sun protection and has had a healthy fear of the sun drilled into her from a young age, I never really considered donning UPF clothing. In part because, well, so much of it is woefully ugly. But! UPF clothing has gotten a makeover in recent years, and now there are options that are cute. And not like, cute for UPF clothing, but actually cute. Wow, we really can have it all. ad_intervals[‘408664_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408664_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); “UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor, which is the rating given to the clothing to indicate how effectively the fabric is blocking the UV rays,” explains Dr. Ellen Marmur, Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Dermatology at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “Especially with the latest concerns about sunscreen chemicals (which are

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July 27, 2019 at 02:01AM by CWC I’m a big fan of essential oils. Any time you enter my apartment, you’ll probably catch a whiff of eucalyptus—my mood-booster and stress-reliever. And when I have tension in my neck or a headache after a long day of staring at my computer screen, you better believe I reach for my trusty bottle of peppermint oil to provide some relief from that tingling cooling sensation. One place I never thought to put my essential oils, though, is in my hair. Aside from helping with stress relief and muscle pain, essential oils are also great for upping your energy, getting rid of a pesky annoying cough that won’t seem to go away, and even combating toothaches. Yeah, seriously—the uses are endless. While you can use plenty of different oils in your hair—from argan to coconut—a handful of different essential oils are especially impressive in their ability to help you grow it out. “Essential oils are an effective choice to improve hair growth,” says certified aromatherapist Caroline Schroeder. “Extracted from natural aromatic plant parts, they’re composed of a wide range of unique medical components. Every essential oil comes with versatile properties that can benefit one’s health physically and emotionally.” ad_intervals[‘406614_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘406614_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Instead of relying on expensive products that promise growth with a long list of not-so-reputable (and sometimes questionable) ingredients, get Rapunzel-worthy lengths the natural way with these expert-backed essential oil solutions. These are

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