As we enter a new year, many of us are making commitments to improve our health, wellbeing, and general lifestyle. One of the most popular ways to approach this is to dip into—or wholeheartedly embrace—the “sober curious” trend. Rather than swearing off alcohol altogether, this lifestyle involves significantly reducing your alcohol intake whilst enjoying alternatives, […]
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]]>As we enter a new year, many of us are making commitments to improve our health, wellbeing, and general lifestyle. One of the most popular ways to approach this is to dip into—or wholeheartedly embrace—the “sober curious” trend. Rather than swearing off alcohol altogether, this lifestyle involves significantly reducing your alcohol intake whilst enjoying alternatives, including 0% alcohol beers, beautifully crafted alcohol-free spirits, and healthy, tasty smoothies. Read on for three key reasons why this lifestyle could be for you.
Health
As with so many alcohol-related issues, health is top of many people’s agenda when they try the sober curious lifestyle. We all know that drinking to excess is bad for us, and swapping out some of your Friday night cocktails for mocktails can make a massive difference in terms of your energy levels, skin and hair health, emotional state, and sleep. Why not order in some artisanal “gin” to make some mocktails, a good one has all the flavor and aroma of the real stuff, only with 0% alcohol.
Finances
If you’re going out for drinks regularly, you don’t need to be told how expensive drinking alcohol can be. Whether you’re picking up a round for your friends or simply treating yourself to a few after-work wines, these bills can mount up. Whilst ordering low-or-no-alcohol drinks out can still get pricey, you will tend to drink less of them, as mocktails and the like won’t have the hazy effect that makes you forget quite how much you’ve already consumed.
Enjoy the Moment
If health and money aren’t motivators, many people find that when they’re drinking less, they actually have a better time. Memories are clearer, conversations make sense, and you can leave the party or event at a sensible time, basking in the glow of satisfaction that comes from knowing that tomorrow, there will be no hangover to contend with. A sober curious approach means you can still enjoy a few drinks here and then if the mood does strike you, but not every event will centre around the alcohol.
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If you’re looking for a new sport or activity to keep you active right now, you might be surprised to find out that there’s a sport that is currently skyrocketing in popularity among players of all ages. We’re talking about golf. That’s right, the sport that you probably associate with businessmen and/or dads in cheesy, […]
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]]>If you’re looking for a new sport or activity to keep you active right now, you might be surprised to find out that there’s a sport that is currently skyrocketing in popularity among players of all ages. We’re talking about golf. That’s right, the sport that you probably associate with businessmen and/or dads in cheesy, plaid outfits just had its best summer in decades.
Why? Well, there are a few reasons.
One is that golf is perfectly suited for social distancing, taking place outside in large, open spaces where players can easily stand more than six feet away from each other without it in any way harming their game.
For that reason, golf is also one of the only sports that has survived the Coronavirus pandemic well, with most golf courses open for people to safely play.
Plus, despite having a reputation for being mostly loved by middle-aged men (or older), golf is actually easy to enjoy for people of all ages.
For these reasons, golf has been discovered or rediscovered recently by lots of people itching to get outside and do something active. So if you’re feeling cooped up at home and want to stretch your legs, learn a new skill, and get some exercise, golf is worth considering as one of the best ways to do it.
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It might sound a little strange to say that jumping rope is a trend. After all, haven’t children been doing it at school and for fun since the beginning of time? Well, yes, jump rope is a classic kid’s playground game, as well as a favorite workout of athletes like boxers, but it’s only been […]
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]]>It might sound a little strange to say that jumping rope is a trend. After all, haven’t children been doing it at school and for fun since the beginning of time? Well, yes, jump rope is a classic kid’s playground game, as well as a favorite workout of athletes like boxers, but it’s only been recently embraced by the larger fitness community as a whole as an exercise well worth incorporating into your weekly workouts.
Why? Well, there are several reasons.
First, jumping rope is good for your bone health, as it is a load-bearing exercise that puts weight on your skeleton. This is especially important for women, who tend to suffer from osteoporosis in adulthood.
Jump rope is also great cardio. After all, it’s basically just jumping over and over again. The faster you go, the higher the intensity and the higher your heart rate will go, which is a great way to maintain your cardiovascular endurance and health.
Beyond that, jump rope is great at helping you improve your coordination, rhythm, and balance, all important facets of fitness as well as things that will help turn you into a fantastic dancer next time you go to the club.
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A new and revamped model of the Peloton Tread and Tread+ has recently become available in the U.S., featuring an extensive video library and the immersive fitness experience we’ve come to expect from Peloton, as well as some brand new safety features. This new model release came just a few months after more than 125,000 […]
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]]>A new and revamped model of the Peloton Tread and Tread+ has recently become available in the U.S., featuring an extensive video library and the immersive fitness experience we’ve come to expect from Peloton, as well as some brand new safety features.
This new model release came just a few months after more than 125,000 Peloton treadmills had to be recalled earlier this year. In April the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Product Commission (CPSC) released a warning to parents to avoid using the Tread+ due to the potential danger the treadmills posed for small children or pets. After the CPSC received quite a few accident reports related to the Tread+, Peloton issued a voluntary recall on the affected product.
The added safety features on the new Tread version include a four-digit code that prevents the treadmill from being turned on by anyone without the authorization code. There will also be a physical safety key, which can be removed and stored away when the device isn’t in use, to help prevent injury. Peloton’s new Tread is now available in the US, UK, and Canada and will be available in Germany later in the fall.
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Fitness and health trends come and go like the tides, with new ones cropping up constantly. And a lot of the time, these trends are just an attempt by a company to capitalize on people’s interest in living a long, healthy life, having little to no actual value. Yet one 2021 fitness trend is actually […]
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]]>Fitness and health trends come and go like the tides, with new ones cropping up constantly. And a lot of the time, these trends are just an attempt by a company to capitalize on people’s interest in living a long, healthy life, having little to no actual value.
Yet one 2021 fitness trend is actually scientifically proven to be very effective and a great choice for your workout routine. We’re talking about HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, a type of training that involves alternating short bursts of high-intensity exercise (think burpees and squat jumps) with intervals of low-intensity exercise, like walking in place.
And it is dang good for you. According to studies, HIIT is effective at reducing body fat, improving cardiovascular and metabolic health, and even improving mental health. One of the reasons why it’s so great is that it’s incredibly time-efficient, burning as many calories in 20 minutes as low intensity, steady-state cardio would in an hour. This makes it a great choice for busy people who can’t spend an hour on the treadmill, or people who would simply get bored doing so.
So if you’re looking for a way to change up your workout routine, HIIT is a highly recommended, scientifically sound fitness trend you’ll actually feel good about jumping on.
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While women-only gyms are nothing new to the fitness world, they’ve been trending on TikTok. The#WomensOnlyGym has over 18 million views. That’s incredible! It looks like women are trying to find a safe workout space and they’re turning to the app for them. One gym that caters to women that has gone viral is Blush […]
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]]>While women-only gyms are nothing new to the fitness world, they’ve been trending on TikTok. The#WomensOnlyGym has over 18 million views. That’s incredible! It looks like women are trying to find a safe workout space and they’re turning to the app for them.
One gym that caters to women that has gone viral is Blush Fitness in Overland Park, Kansas. The gym has an impressive free weights area, machinery, and a 24-hour-only-access pass. Additionally, they’ve taken measures to make women feel more comfortable like covering the windows so no one can look through them while women are working out, free menstrual products, and signs saying when male staffers are scheduled to work.
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Another gym to go viral is Australian-based Fernwood Fitness. The gym is exclusively for women and it’s open 24-hours. There are multiple locations that all have a female aesthetic, extensive equipment, pink LED-lit studios, and luxurious bathrooms.
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Women at these women-only gyms don’t have to worry about mansplaining, being watched by men, or being photographed without their knowledge. While many people are loving the idea of these gyms, not everyone has celebrated it—some people feel like it’s a way of segregating men and women.
What do you think of women-only gyms?
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After a year of quarantine and social distancing, gyms and fitness centers are finally open and we’re getting ready to get back into our routine. Even though many fitness enthusiasts waited for this to happen, it seems like most people are more likely to take their workouts outside this year. The pandemic has changed our […]
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]]>After a year of quarantine and social distancing, gyms and fitness centers are finally open and we’re getting ready to get back into our routine. Even though many fitness enthusiasts waited for this to happen, it seems like most people are more likely to take their workouts outside this year.
The pandemic has changed our lifestyle and showed us that exercising outside of our gyms is not only possible, it’s actually very convenient and more fun. If we also consider the fact that people miss spending time outside after the lockdown, the sudden boom of outdoor fitness shouldn’t come as a surprise.
Benefits
Working out outside is great for both your physical and mental health. Spending more time in nature is the perfect opportunity to get some fresh air, absorb more vitamin D and boost the immune system. Exercising in natural environments can also lead to reduced stress and anxiety and it can boost your self-esteem.
Types of Activity
Lucky for us summer is here, and this is the ideal time to take your workouts outside and try different sports that you otherwise wouldn’t. Cycling, running, hiking, or walking are probably the most popular outdoor activities, but you can also use this summer to try surfing, kayaking, rock climbing, and other exciting summer sports.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed every aspect of our lives and it definitely forced us to think more about our mental health. That’s exactly why mood-based workouts have become one of the leading fitness trends in the past couple of months. As the name suggests, the premise behind mood-based fitness is that we get to […]
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]]>The COVID-19 pandemic has changed every aspect of our lives and it definitely forced us to think more about our mental health. That’s exactly why mood-based workouts have become one of the leading fitness trends in the past couple of months.
As the name suggests, the premise behind mood-based fitness is that we get to match our workouts with our current mood and how we actually feel at a specific moment. Even if it sounds strange at first, this type of workout could actually have many benefits to your body and mind.
First of all, this approach can help you push your limits and explore different workouts such as pilates, boxing, running, dancing, and more. This can really be helpful for activating different muscle groups and improving your mood.
However, the main benefit of mood-based workouts is that they’re more likely to motivate you to stick to your fitness routine and work out on a regular basis. For example, if you feel tired at the end of the day then you could probably benefit from a relaxing yoga or pilates class. On the other hand, high-intensity cardio workouts such as HIIT training or running are great for when you’re feeling energized and need to blow off some steam.
Whether you’re anxious, tired, happy, or overwhelmed, choosing the perfect workout for your mood is a good way to stay at the top of your game and improve your physical and mental health.
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Inversion exercises such as headstand, shoulderstand, and handstand have been around forever as an essential part of any yoga practice. But as of late, people have become more and more interested in this type of workout, mainly due to the increased influence of social media. Here are a few things you should know before trying […]
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]]>Inversion exercises such as headstand, shoulderstand, and handstand have been around forever as an essential part of any yoga practice. But as of late, people have become more and more interested in this type of workout, mainly due to the increased influence of social media. Here are a few things you should know before trying inversion exercise.
Health benefits
Yes, doing a perfect headstand or handstand looks and feels pretty good and you’ll definitely have some Instagram-worthy photos once you master them. However, the best thing about yoga inversions is that they have some incredible health benefits. These exercises are great for improving spinal health and relieving back pain, but they’ll also help you improve core strength and balance.
Challenges
Even though they have many benefits and look super cool, inversions are also very challenging, especially for beginners. That being said, this type of workout shouldn’t be done without the supervision of an experienced yoga teacher. Before trying advanced inversion exercises you first need to build strength and improve your flexibility in order to exercise safely. However, all of these exercises can be modified so that they are also suitable for beginners.
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Like it or not, a lot of women don’t feel safe in the gym. Working out surrounded by men can range from being intimidating to even threatening, and as a result, a lot of women avoid going to the free weights section of the gym or sometimes even visiting the gym at all. Well now, […]
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]]>Like it or not, a lot of women don’t feel safe in the gym. Working out surrounded by men can range from being intimidating to even threatening, and as a result, a lot of women avoid going to the free weights section of the gym or sometimes even visiting the gym at all.
Well now, new all-women’s gyms are popping up to try to address the problem by giving women a safe space where they can work out away from men.
One such gym, Blush Fitness, recently went viral on TikTok when a user posted a video showing what it’s like: open 24/7 for women only, windows you can’t see through, and free menstrual products in the bathrooms.
While some women immediately saw the appeal and were inspired to look into joining an all-women’s gym themselves, there were also a lot of comments that weren’t quite as happy about the video, claiming that it was an example of segregation.
Even with the controversy, it’s clear that this type of space can make a lot of women feel more safe and comfortable working out than they would potentially at a standard gym. Would you want to join an all-women’s gym?
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