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2019 Health

Why you might not want to do HIIT workouts two days in a row

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November 18, 2018 at 04:00AM As good as it might feel to do an intense HIIT workout every day, there’s one major problem with the regimen: HIIT workout recovery is just as important as the activity itself. Your body needs time to heal. Recovery is essentially becoming its own fitness modality and a prime part of workout warriors’ routines (there are entire studios dedicated to it!), after all: Letting your body rest is a crucial part of your healthy progress. “Recovery is one of the most important aspects of a successful training regimen, but for some reason, it’s commonly overlooked,” John Gallucci, Jr., physical therapist and president of JAG Physical Therapy, told Self. “Especially after intense or prolonged training, your body needs time to repair tissues that have broken down.” “Recovery is one of the most important aspects of a successful training regimen, but for some reason, it’s commonly overlooked. Especially after intense or prolonged training, your body needs time to repair tissues that have broken down.” —John Gallucci, Jr., physical therapist According to Gallucci, that much-needed time not training is exactly when your muscles get stronger, and scheduling too many training sessions back-to-back interrupts the body’s rebuilding process that gives you the results you’ve been working so hard for. But what’s the right amount of time to rest between workouts? Well, it depends on intensity. Since HIIT in particular involves every muscle group in the body, you should only be doing it every other day at most to give your body time to rebuild, Gallucci

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2019 Health Fashion

6 places to find size 16+ clothing you probably don’t know about but should

5 min read

November 18, 2018 at 01:30PM Despite the average woman in the U.S. wearing a size 16 or 18, clothing above a size 12 has been hard to come by until recently. But as the size inclusivity movement gains momentum, extended size ranges (as in all the way to sizes 24 and 26) are now easier to find from not only big chains like Target, but also boutique and designer brands. Among those looking to offer not just more sizes to more women bus also more styles are designers like Mara Hoffman and Jason Wu, who just designed his first plus-size line for Eloquii. Then there are brands like Reformation, with its extended range of denim, and Madewell, which now carries an assortment of knits, tops, and dresses. Let’s just say, you’ve got options. “By having a greater range of sizes, we’re able to give more women the option to wear clothing that makes them feel good,” says Hoffman. Still, she calls her extended collection “a constant work in progress.” Keep reading to see why it’s so worth it for the designers and brands above. Plus, check out more companies that are re-defining the look of plus-size dressing. Photo: Eloquii Jason Wu x Eloquii Elevating the design possibilities for plus-size clothing is one reason Jason Wu (beloved designer of Michelle Obama) was excited to work with Eloquii. “Both Eloquii and I share the philosophy of creating beautifully crafted, innovative apparel for the strong, fiercely fashionable woman,” says Wu, who created his first

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2019 Health Fashion

4 things you should (and shouldn’t) do on an airplane to stay healthy, according to flight attendants

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November 18, 2018 at 11:30AM Healthy travel isn’t just about the destination. It’s about the journey, too. After all, no one wants to start a week-long wellness retreat in Bali feeling less than om-azing. But between the germs and arid cabin conditions, it can be a real struggle. There are, however, a few  practices you can adopt on an airplane that can help tip the odds of staying healthy on your trip further in your favor, according to flight attendants. Spoiler alert: you should be very careful in the bathroom. Scroll down for 4 flight attendant-approved ways to be healthier on an airplane. Photo: Stocksy/Miquel Llonch 1. Do bring your own food To up your odds of a healthy travel experience, your best bet is to pack plenty of good-for-you snacks, says flight attendant Kelly B. That’s especially true, she says, “if you have a dietary need.” Just make sure your ginger shot is under three ounces and you should have no problems at security. 2. Don’t use the bathrooms (unless it’s an emergency) World champion skier Lindsey Vonn isn’t the only one who suggests not skipping to the loo on an airplane. While “the bathrooms are cleaned between every flight,” says Kelly B., she recommends you time your bathroom breaks for before or after your flight. In it for the long haul? Pack some natural cleansing wipes to disinfect its surfaces yourself, first. 3. Do keep your shoes on The only place you should really be removing your footwear is security, according to flight attendant Nguvu Tsare—especially if you’re not wearing

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