May 27, 2019 at 07:20AM by CWC This week’s iteration of the Well+Good “Trainer of the Month Club” is all about getting your legs strong AF. Master SoulCycle instructor and EmBody creator Emily Turner has put together a killer lower body workout and all you need is 10 minutes and a single free weight (IMHO, after said 10 minutes your legs will likely feel just as spent as they do after nailing your 10K step goal). The series features leg lifts, presses, and a move called the “bear plank” that will genuinely change your life and leave your muscles screaming. It may seem quick and easy at first glance, but lemme tell ya: This booty-busting working is no joke. Pop on a playlist (…might I suggest one that heavily features the lyrical genius of Lizzo, because nothing quite gets you motivated like singing that you are, in fact, “100 percent that b*tch), and try it for yourself. And don’t forget to check back next week, when we’ll be revealing our June Trainer of the Month and sharing their first workout. View this post on Instagram TRAINER OF THE MONTH CLUB WEEK 4 IS HERE! For our final #May workout trainer @EmilyHopeTurner is taking us through 5 glutes and hamstring workouts you can do anywhere (even at your #MDW cookout). ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Swipe through to see all her moves, then head to the link in our bio for a full breakdown of the workout. #iamwellandgood #trainerofthemonthclub⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ WEEK 4:⠀⠀ Move 1:
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This leg workout feels like it condenses 10,000 steps into 10 minutes
May 27, 2019 at 07:20AM by CWC This week’s iteration of the Well+Good “Trainer of the Month Club” is all about getting your legs strong AF. Master SoulCycle instructor and EmBody creator Emily Turner has put together a killer lower body workout and all you need is 10 minutes and a single free weight (IMHO, after said 10 minutes your legs will likely feel just as spent as they do after nailing your 10K step goal). The series features leg lifts, presses, and a move called the “bear plank” that will genuinely change your life and leave your muscles screaming. It may seem quick and easy at first glance, but lemme tell ya: This booty-busting working is no joke. Pop on a playlist (…might I suggest one that heavily features the lyrical genius of Lizzo, because nothing quite gets you motivated like singing that you are, in fact, “100 percent that b*tch), and try it for yourself. And don’t forget to check back next week, when we’ll be revealing our June Trainer of the Month and sharing their first workout. View this post on Instagram TRAINER OF THE MONTH CLUB WEEK 4 IS HERE! For our final #May workout trainer @EmilyHopeTurner is taking us through 5 glutes and hamstring workouts you can do anywhere (even at your #MDW cookout). ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Swipe through to see all her moves, then head to the link in our bio for a full breakdown of the workout. #iamwellandgood #trainerofthemonthclub⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ WEEK 4:⠀⠀ Move 1:
Having good “facial posture” is a thing, and it’s just as important as sitting up straight
May 25, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC The importance of having good posture and not hunching like Quasimodo over my laptop all day has been so ingrained into me by now that you can sort of, kind of say that I sit up straight. (For all of my coworkers that are raising an eyebrow, I said kind of.) But to add another thing to keep top of mind, yesterday I learned that it’s equally important to have good facial posture. Yes, it’s a thing. The idea was introduced to me by the three beauty experts behind brand-new skin- and self-care brand Wildling—Britta Plug (holistic facialist), Jill Munson (formulator), and Gianna de la Torre (acupuncturist and herbalist)—and my very first question was,”Do you mean like, resting bitch face?” Which they confirmed that it is, at least, somewhat. “There are all of these unconscious patterns we have in our lives in every way—physically, mentally, emotionally, energetically,” de la Torre explains to me. “My personal experience with facial posture began on the yoga mat. You realize you have all of these things going on in your body—your left side is much tighter than the right, for instance. And as our culture has gotten more used to being explorative of the body, we become more aware of those things and the places we’re holding our tension. But one of the very neglected aspects of that is the face, which is what we greet the world with.” So your facial posture is how you hold your facial
Everything you need to know about sleep cycles (so you don’t lose anymore sleep over it)
May 24, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Despite being aware of the best sleep hacks available, I still get tripped up about certain terminology and best practices for optimum sleep health. For instance, talk of a circadian rhythm always brings to mind those noisy cicadas, which are very much a different thing. So when I hear something like “sleep cycle” in casual context, it’s easy to wonder things like, “how long is a sleep cycle” and “wait, WTF actually is a sleep cycle?” And, I’ve got a hunch I’m not alone in my confusion. “The average sleep cycle length is approximately 90 to 120 minutes, depending on the person,” says sleep expert and psychologist Shelby Harris, PsyD. “Healthy adults cycle through approximately five to seven times per night, and during each cycle, there’s various stages of sleep that occur.” Essentially “various” means four stages of sleep, filed into two categories: non-REM (NREM) sleep REM sleep. REM, as a refresher, stands for rapid-eye movement, and is not to be confused by R.E.M., the Michael Stipe-fronted band. Anyway, the first three stages fall into the first category, whereas the last stage is reserved for REM sleep. “The average sleep cycle length is approximately 90 to 120 minutes, depending on the person. Healthy adults cycle through approximately five to seven times.” —sleep expert and psychologist Shelby Harris, PsyD. “During each sleep cycle, we cycle through each stage. The first third of the night’s cycles, though, we spend a greater percentage in deep stage three
Everything you need to know about sleep cycles (so you don’t lose anymore sleep over it)
May 24, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Despite being aware of the best sleep hacks available, I still get tripped up about certain terminology and best practices for optimum sleep health. For instance, talk of a circadian rhythm always brings to mind those noisy cicadas, which are very much a different thing. So when I hear something like “sleep cycle” in casual context, it’s easy to wonder things like, “how long is a sleep cycle” and “wait, WTF actually is a sleep cycle?” And, I’ve got a hunch I’m not alone in my confusion. “The average sleep cycle length is approximately 90 to 120 minutes, depending on the person,” says sleep expert and psychologist Shelby Harris, PsyD. “Healthy adults cycle through approximately five to seven times per night, and during each cycle, there’s various stages of sleep that occur.” Essentially “various” means four stages of sleep, filed into two categories: non-REM (NREM) sleep REM sleep. REM, as a refresher, stands for rapid-eye movement, and is not to be confused by R.E.M., the Michael Stipe-fronted band. Anyway, the first three stages fall into the first category, whereas the last stage is reserved for REM sleep. “The average sleep cycle length is approximately 90 to 120 minutes, depending on the person. Healthy adults cycle through approximately five to seven times.” —sleep expert and psychologist Shelby Harris, PsyD. “During each sleep cycle, we cycle through each stage. The first third of the night’s cycles, though, we spend a greater percentage in deep stage three
Why snacking in front of the TV just feels so good, according to experts
May 23, 2019 at 10:41AM by CWC Confession: One of my favorite evening rituals is settling in on the couch and eating dinner while watching Netflix. The combination of eating and watching is so enjoyable to me that I will literally let my food go cold while I’m scrolling for something to watch. This isn’t just me—the concept of watching-while-eating is ingrained in American culture. We are a people who love to snack on popcorn at the movies. We literally invented the TV dinner. Here’s the thing though: Eating with a fork in one hand and a remote in the other goes against all healthy eating true-isms. Focus on every bite, we’re told. How does the food feel in your mouth? What are the sensations in your body? Eating mindfully is supposed to help curb overeating and keep us more satisfied, but I have to say, I’m not a fan. A few years ago, I spent every meal doing this for a week and I was so intensely bored. What gives? “For my clients who look forward to eating while watching TV in the evenings, it’s because it’s their way to relax and turn their brain off,” says nutrition therapist Alissa Rumsey, MS, RD, and owner of Alissa Rumsey Nutrition and Wellness. “They get a lot of pleasure eating while watching something.” (Same!) That’s because both eating food and watching TV can offer a quick hit of dopamine, the pleasure chemical, says Sophie Mort, Ph.D, a clinical psychologist and guide
Why snacking in front of the TV just feels so good, according to experts
May 23, 2019 at 10:41AM by CWC Confession: One of my favorite evening rituals is settling in on the couch and eating dinner while watching Netflix. The combination of eating and watching is so enjoyable to me that I will literally let my food go cold while I’m scrolling for something to watch. This isn’t just me—the concept of watching-while-eating is ingrained in American culture. We are a people who love to snack on popcorn at the movies. We literally invented the TV dinner. Here’s the thing though: Eating with a fork in one hand and a remote in the other goes against all healthy eating true-isms. Focus on every bite, we’re told. How does the food feel in your mouth? What are the sensations in your body? Eating mindfully is supposed to help curb overeating and keep us more satisfied, but I have to say, I’m not a fan. A few years ago, I spent every meal doing this for a week and I was so intensely bored. What gives? “For my clients who look forward to eating while watching TV in the evenings, it’s because it’s their way to relax and turn their brain off,” says nutrition therapist Alissa Rumsey, MS, RD, and owner of Alissa Rumsey Nutrition and Wellness. “They get a lot of pleasure eating while watching something.” (Same!) That’s because both eating food and watching TV can offer a quick hit of dopamine, the pleasure chemical, says Sophie Mort, Ph.D, a clinical psychologist and guide
Introducing: The World’s Most Relaxing Color & How To Use It In Your Bedroom
May 23, 2019 at 01:32AM Any guesses? Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Introducing: The World’s Most Relaxing Color & How To Use It In Your Bedroom
May 23, 2019 at 01:32AM Any guesses? Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The key differences between those who get to the airport 100 hours early versus as the flight’s boarding
May 22, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Whether it’s a wedding, a vacation, or a holiday weekend that’s approaching, any travel plans requiring niceties with a TSA agent leaves us to wonder, “How early should I get to the airport?” Sure, there are the widely held guidelines of arriving for domestic flights two hours early and international flights three hours early—but we’ve all kind of embraced our own twist on these recs. There are airport habits we were taught, ones we adopted, and still more that have come with age, crippling anxiety, and memories of missed flights. But, whatever your arrival style may be, we (unscientifically) broke down what it says about your personality. Check it out below: You get to the airport, oh, about 100 hours before boarding If you don’t live a hero’s journey away from an airport, this means you have deep worries about flying. That obviously includes getting to the airport on time, but you may also have anxieties about, y’know, shooting thousands of miles into the sky on a winged tin can. So while there is a level of preparedness to admire about being so early, fear is what’s really driving you to be there at 7 a.m. for an afternoon trip. I’m going to go out on a limb and say your travel companions really hate you when your flight gets delayed. You get to the airport three hours before boarding This essentially means that you made the mistake of calling your parents in the days