August 09, 2019 at 07:43AM by CWC You can always count on your animal friends to hook you up with some killer workout ideas. There’s bear crawls, crab walks, inchworms, donkey kicks—if you can think of an animal, there’s probably a wildly effective move inspired by it. At this point, I feel like I’ve done my fair share of each of them (during a boot camp class or following along with an online video), but alligator crawls are on an entirely different level. I didn’t know alligator crawls were even a thing until I peeped a video posted by trainer David Kirsch, who works with a star-studded list of clients, including Jennifer Lopez. And after pressing play, I knew I had to give it a go. Simply put, alligator crawls are a moving plank, pushup, and crawl combo that makes your entire body burn like it’s never burned before. Particularly your core, shoulders, and arms. Another crazy aspect of this move? It’s usually done on your fists. ad_intervals[‘414198_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘414198_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); The exercise is hard. Props to alligators for doing it every day. But it might just be the extra challenge your workout routine has been needing. Here’s exactly how to perform the move—plus Kirsch’s tips on making them even more intense. Here’s how to perform an alligator crawl like a beast [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hieS0mLhlRY?start=169] The 3 steps to alligator crawls: Start in a standard high plank with your feet hip-width apart
Month: August 2019
Aristotle says there are 3 types of friends—but only 1 actually adds real value to your life
August 09, 2019 at 06:35AM by CWC In middle school, a stint with skateboarding landed me a temporary group of friends with whom I practiced my nollies, kick flips, and (failed) grinds. I soon grew bored of the hobby and swapped it for knitting. As my skating squad and I grew distant, it occurred to me to wonder: had we ever really been friends? According to Aristotle, the answer is yes—but not the kind that really, really matters. Sometime around 350 B.C., the Greek philosopher named three types of friendships: friendships of utility, friendships of pleasure, or friendships of the good, as described in Book VIII of The Nicomachean Ethics. The first type encompasses those who are convenient to your life. Think of the pal who signs up for the same yoga class as you and assists your handstand practice. Pleasure-based friendships help you stay light-hearted. You meet up with them on Friday nights for a spritz and casual gossip—but things never get too serious. ad_intervals[‘414192_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘414192_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Finally, you have the ultimate goal: the friendships of the good that’ll only come along a few times in the course of your lifespan. These BFFs embody a quote from Emily Brontë: “Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” These people are down to talk about everything from the minutiae of life to the deepest depths of you soul. “In a friendship of the good, you value
I tried a head-to-toe lymphatic drainage massage—here’s how it worked
August 09, 2019 at 06:03AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGT-gUoFQeo?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281] Ditching toxins is one of those wellness-y things that we hear about all the time. There are foods, workouts, supplements, and all kinds of other things that promise to help your body get rid of the nasties. While there’s a decent bit of healthy debate around whether or not this is totally possible (or necessary), trying out a buzzy treatment here or there is sometimes simply irresistible. That’s why in the latest episode of Well+Good’s YouTube series, What the Wellness, our fearless treatment-tester-slash-senior-video-producer Ella Dove found herself at New York City’s IMD Spa for a magnesium body wrap and lymphatic drainage massage to see if it could help to reset her body. A quick note on how it’s supposed to work: The lymphatic system carries a colorless fluid called “lymph,” which transports things like toxins and minerals we don’t need through our bodies. When that system gets blocked up, you hold onto things that your body doesn’t want. The lymphatic system works just fine on its own (especially if you’re doing things like moving your body and drinking water), but a lymphatic drainage can help speed up the toxin-ridding process along. ad_intervals[‘414030_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘414030_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Now, obviously some treatments are better than others, but this one was a triple-whammy of toxin-trapping gusto: a “Halle Berry as Cat Woman meets trash bag woman” charcoal suit, an infrared sauna, and an intense massage. Does it actually work—and
How to eat healthy at Panda Express, according to a registered dietitian
August 09, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC With restaurants in every single state—and most airports—Panda Express is the easy go-to when a craving for Americanized Chinese food hits. Regardless of which location you go to, the fast food chain is reliable for offering all the popular classics, like fried rice, orange chicken, and teriyaki chicken. Compared to going to a more burger-centric place, Panda Express may seem like a healthier option. But is it actually? Like anywhere you go, it all depends on what you order. (Spoiler: Not the chow mein.) Registered dietitian Kim Morton, RD, shares her top recs on exactly what to order if you follow the ketogenic diet (not easy at a place where the majority of the dishes are rice- or noodle-based), are plant-based, or follow the Mediterranean diet. Keep reading to check out the best healthy options at Panda Express. Ketogenic diet Menu picks: Broccoli and beef; grilled teriyaki chicken ad_intervals[‘410400_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410400_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); What an RD says: Morton names the broccoli and beef and the grilled teriyaki chicken as her top healthy options for this diet because not only do they have good protein (nine grams in the beef and broccoli and 36 in the teriyaki chicken), but they are both well in-line with the carb count. The keto diet caps carbs at 30 grams a day, and these dishes have 13 grams and eight grams, respectively. “In general, you want to avoid anything breaded or
A podiatrist told me *this* is one of the worst things you can do to your feet in the summer
August 09, 2019 at 05:02AM by CWC There’s something about hitting the beach with a fresh pedicure that feels quintessentially summertime. The wabi sabi nail look with a backdrop of sand and sea screams fun IRL and Instagram. But if your nail care motto from June to August is paint, enjoy, remove, repeat, podiatrists say you might want to hit pause on the cycle to let your feet breathe. If you don’t (I’m so, so sorry to break this to you), you may just find toe nail fungus lurking beneath your Bimini Blue polish. “Nail polish is a leading cause of toenail fungus,” says Doug Tumen, DPM, FACFAS, a board-certified podiatrist based in New York’s Hudson Valley. The toxins and preservatives lurking in most commercial polish encourage the growth of fungus, according to the expert. Same, same with artificial nails. “If upon removing nail polish you see white spots, yellow discoloration, or thickening of the nail, you may have a fungus forming,” explains Dr. Trumen. So if you’re gearing up to swap hues and spot any of these nail no-nos, skip it and go au natural for a bit. Your nails just need a moment to breathe now and then. ad_intervals[‘413750_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘413750_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Still though—it’s summer! If you want to rock the ugly nail trend in various shades that are surprisingly flattering, Dr. Tumen recommends choosing salons that offer cleaner pedicures and double-checking that the establishment’s tools are sterilized. “New
Pep up puffy eyes in 10-seconds with this caffeine-spiked “cold-brew” stick
August 09, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC I’m someone that not only still feels tired for approximately one hour after waking up, but I tend to look it, too. As I fuzzily gaze into the mirror post-showering, I’m always doing whatever it takes to wake my eyes up, de-puff my sleep face, and untangle my bedhead of hair to trick my coworkers into thinking I’m wide-eyed and bushy-tailed before 10am. While jade rollers and mascara do a solid job, nothing quite compares to my newfound a.m. beauty routine obsession: Peach and Lily’s Cold Brew Eye Recovery Stick ($28). The cult-fave skin-care brand just launched this eye-cream-meets-serum concoction, and the fact that 1) it’s in stick form (my favorite beauty product form) and 2) dubbed “cold brew” (my favorite beverage) grabbed my attention immediately. Photo: Peach & Lily Of course, it’s got caffeine in it, which is the all-star ingredient that reduces puffiness as quickly as it helps to wake you up when you drink it. But it’s also chock-full of other perk-your-skin-up extracts, like cucumber (which soothes and just… feels good), kiwi extract (an antioxidant that also hydrates), turmeric and berry (which brighten), and niacinamide, AKA vitamin B3 which fights inflammation. Oh, and then there’s hyaluronic acid, to aid with the plump-up capabilities that the eye stick has. ad_intervals[‘413871_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘413871_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); “The skin around your eyes is very delicate and thin, making eye puffiness difficult to treat with topical products,”
Costa Rica’s “pura vida” lifestyle prioritizes happiness, and you can harness it no matter where you live
August 09, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC When I first arrive in Costa Rica, I’m met with an exercise of seriously delayed gratification. It’s after dark when my plane lands, and even though I know I’m almost certainly surrounded by spectacular scenery, all I can see on my ride in from the airport is the faint outlines of trees, densely packed along both sides of a winding, two-lane road. As I lay in bed that night, I’m overtaken by that Christmas Eve feeling of excitement for the morning, when I’d get my first glimpse of my temporary home base—the private Peninsula Papagayo in the countries northwestern province of Guanacaste. But when my alarm goes off a few hours later, I open the wooden shutters to my terrace and am rewarded with one of the most cinematic vistas I’ve ever seen: deep turquoise waves lapping gently at a sandy shore, lush green flora encircling a majestic bay, and a pair of capuchin monkeys leaping from tree to tree. All that was missing was a cute guy strolling down the beach, clad with a surfboard and man bun. (Plenty of those guys would come later, thankfully.) ad_intervals[‘399745_div-gpt-ad-6934292-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘399745_div-gpt-ad-6934292-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-6934292-3’);}); } }, 100); With a landscape like this, of course Costa Rica is one of the happiest countries in the world, I think to myself, sliding open the terrace doors and inhaling the already humid morning air. Sure, that characterization is overly simplistic, but Costa Rica
3 Common Feel-Good Beliefs That Are Actually Holding You Back
August 09, 2019 at 01:27AM “Everything happens for a reason”? Enough! Continue Reading… Author Dain Heer, D.C. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Found: The 5 Best Fry Pans For Safe High-Heat Cookin’
August 09, 2019 at 01:03AM Get that coconut oil ready. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The Easiest Way To Identify Your Undertones, According To A Makeup Artist
August 09, 2019 at 12:15AM Think of it like an arts-and-crafts project! Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC