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We all know the dangers of getting too much sun and I wrote about both how to get rid of a sunburn as well as the danger of getting too much sun. Today I wanted to live out a bit of a dream and write about how to get your best suntan ever. Why get…
Hi Everyone and Happy October! This month you’ll focus on various ways to shock your metabolism through multiple weight training, cardio, and recovery formats. Week one features STS 2.0 total body weight workouts, week two features Xtrain split workouts, week three features STS 2.0 solid upper and solid lower body splits, and week four features…
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Sometimes a cute activewear outfit is all the push you need to motivate yourself to work out. When you…
Hi hi! Happy Friday! The weekend is heeeeere. What are you up to this weekend? Liv has a dance camp, I’m subbing a Zumba class (Latin Cardio since I’m no longer certified but talk about a blast from the past), teaching barre, and we’re meeting up with friends for dinner. I hope you have a…
When I sat down to write my post yesterday, I realized I only had a few photos on my phone, so I didn’t end up doing my usual Friday Night Photos. Today I grabbed the camera to take a picture of one of the squirrels and I remembered that I had taken a few photos…
Above is my latest interview with Stu Girling at Purple Valley Retreat Center in Goa, India. This go around I felt much more comfortable as the first interview with him I was completely nervous. Now it simply feels like having a conversation with a friend. Source link
Between meals there is always that urge to eat a snack. I can attest to the fact that I am always hungry so when I found this list of 50 snacks under 50 calories on the Readers Digest site it really caught my eye. Who else would be interested in snacks that are satisfying for…
One reason you might work out is to build a well-defined upper body. One goal might be to get firm arms that look fantastic in a tank top! While a strong upper body may be visually appealing, don’t neglect your lower body. The often-repeated advice of “Don’t skip leg day” holds more truth than you…
Pancreatitis has been in the news cycle lately as celebrities like Travis Barker and Maria Menounous have opened up about their health complications with pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, respectively. Pancreatitis can be a serious and painful experience. The condition occurs when the pancreas (an organ that produces enzymes to help the body digest its food)…
I don’t have a ton of photos today, but I do have a “Good Lord!!” moment to write about. As I’ve written way too much, we’ve had a tough year–bad luck and mini catastrophes, one after another. And each time, I say, “Well, what else could possibly happen?” Nothing major has happened since the flood,…
PEACE LOVE YOGA: Ashtanga Yoga Third Series Demonstration Ashtanga Yoga Third Series Demonstration Here’s a recent Ashtanga Yoga Advanced A (3rd Series) demonstration I did at Purple Valley Retreat Center in Goa, India. We shot it straight through so there are even a few mistakes. I simply did a practice as I would on any…
In the world of personal development there’s always a new method to try or a new idea to pursue or a new mindset to adopt to achieve better results to change your life. The problem is these short ‘solutions’ often get people initially pumped up to make some sort of change, but if the results…
When it comes to fitness and strength training, there’s a fundamental concept that is vital to your fitness gains. It’s called progressive overload and it’s vital for building strength and becoming fitter in every capacity. Are you putting it to its best use? What Is Progressive Overload? Progressive overload is the principle of gradually increasing…
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. No matter if you’re a beginner to yoga or a seasoned instructor, using a yoga block is a helpful…
Sharing the details on Pvolve: what is it, is it worth it? You can use my link here to try it out for 7 days free. Hi friends! How’s the day going so far? I have an eye doc appointment and am catching a yoga class with a friend. I’m on Day 3 of the…
Well, Jerry’s meeting yesterday went well. He was really nervous because he only knew a couple of people (out of 250-ish) and they had to do group team-building exercises to get to know each other. Jerry is usually super comfortable meeting people and he’s always the “icebreaker” in the room, so I don’t know what…
Hey runners! Ready for a peek into my latest week of half marathon training? It’s been a mix of pushing myself and giving my body the TLC it deserves. Here’s an update on the the ups, downs, and everything in between from my training plan for the upcoming Run Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon…
This is a short segment I did with Alessandro Sigismondi and Dharma Bums last year simply called “My Dharma” a documentary. I’ll post the full documentary soon! For some reason I never go around to posting here, but I guess it is better late than never! Source link
If you are intent on high performance in your chosen field, you must sleep well. The impact of insufficient sleep can be enormous: lack of energy; inability to think; impatience; loss of temper; studies have even shown that your co-ordination and agility are affected to the same degree as someone who is drunk! Everyone who…
To become a certified and certified massage therapist one needs undergo a massage therapy program following finishing high school, or after receiving the appropriate certifications. After completing the test the massage therapist is able to apply for a license and then an official license for business if they want to work as a solo…
Are you familiar with drop sets? They’re a game-changing approach to strength training that will enhance your workout and accelerate your progress. And now, research supports their benefits. Let’s look more closely at drop sets and unveil how they can increase the efficiency of your workouts. What Are Drop Sets? At their core, drop sets…