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Spring is here, which means one thing: It’s time to shed the winter fluff and get ready for skin season. You’re in the right place if you want a no-excuses, dumbbell only training program that sheds fat, builds muscle, and cranks up your cardio. This four-week spring shred plan is designed to maximize fat loss potential, retain muscle, and improve conditioning with a pair of dumbbells. You’ll use a clever combination of trisets and circuits to keep intensity high and fat-burning on overdrive. Here’s a quick overview of this program. Four workouts a week: Enough workload while allowing recovery. 30-45…
Do you have a sweet tooth? Costco has got you covered. The warehouse is famous for its extensive selection of desserts, ranging from cult favorite bakery items to gourmet chocolate and freezer item finds. Whether you are trying to eat healthy or want to indulge, there are some hidden finds at the store you don’t want to miss. Here are 7 hidden Costco desserts that are worth the hunt, according to shoppers. La Vie Gourmand Portuguese Custard Tarts Instacart La Vie Gourmand Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pastel De Nata) with 18 tarts “lives up to the hype,” according to a Redditor.…
When you’re running on the roads after dark, staying visible keeps you safe. One of the easiest places to add some bright lights is your running belt—and this option from Nathan gives you eight lumens of LED lighting. You can choose between a steady glow (which lasts for up to three hours) or a couple of strobing options (which will keep going for seven hours). Once you’re back home, you can easily charge it back up with an included USB cord.You’ve got two fairly roomy zippered pockets to securely stash a supersized phone, plus plenty of gels. (That said, it’s…
It was a real treat to reconnect with Austin Kleon for this episode of A Productive Conversation. Before we got into the heart of the conversation, Austin gave us a quick update: his next book Don’t Call It Art is in the works, inspired by the playful creativity he’s witnessed in his kids. He also mentioned that his once-weekly newsletter has now doubled in frequency—and it continues to be one of the best things I read online. What followed was one of the most down-to-earth, real conversations I’ve had on the podcast. Austin and I explored how routines shape creative work, why space and…
WWE’s Natalya Neidhart is known for being one of the most well-conditioned athletes in all of professional wrestling, and if her Instagram posts are anything to go by, she owes much of her enviable physique to getting her sweat on during sizzling garage workouts. As the dominant grappler demonstrates, all you need to complete the Natalya Neidhart Garage Workout is a pair of dumbbells and a will to succeed. “Don’t tell me, show me,” read the caption of Neidhart’s recent IG training video, shared with her whopping 5.6 million followers. The WWE superstar, who is the daughter of the late…
Snacking is a part of our daily lives, whether it is to curb hunger between meals or to satisfy cravings. However, the biggest challenge with snacking is that many of the options available, especially chips variety packs, contain unhealthy fats, excessive sodium, and artificial ingredients that can disrupt your health goals. Mindless munching on the wrong kind of snack bags of chips often leads to excessive calorie consumption. That makes it harder to maintain a balanced diet. At the same time, completely eliminating snacks is not realistic. A more thoughtful approach is choosing healthier alternatives that align with your dietary…
We have rituals for everything—skincare, food, fitness, even inbox zero—but how often do we make space for an energetic cleanse?Whether you’ve been peopling too hard, just got off a long-haul flight, or are sitting in the emotional dust of a situationship that imploded on a Tuesday, energy hygiene is that underrated spiritual self-care we all need more of. Think of it as emotional detox meets sacred ritual—where wellness meets woo in the best way.These seven practices are my go-to rituals for clearing stagnant energy, softening overwhelm, and reconnecting with my own vibe.7 Rituals to Clear Your Energy+ Salt Showers + Soaks…
If you are looking to inject a bit of fun into your next workout, the “Wrestling Dumbbell Challenge” is a great way to test yourself, compete against a partner, and make gains while getting a grip. The challenge, demonstrated by competitive bodybuilder, Jesse James West, alongside martial artist and gymnast, John “Jujimufu” Call, is not only a great way to gamify the quest for gains, but could lead to several laughs along the way. How to Do The ‘Wrestling Dumbbell Challenge’ Place ten dumbbells in a line, one in front of the other, and then kneel at the end, facing…
By the way it’s so casually offered up as a cure-all for everything from high cholesterol to dry eyes, flax may seem like some kind of hipster rebranding of snake oil. If it does so much, how come it’s not as ubiquitous as pumpkin spice? Let’s take a look at whether or not flax is a placebo dressed up like a miracle seed by explaining what it is, what it’s been proven to do, and how you can incorporate it into your diet. What Is Flaxseed? Flax is a blue-flowered plant grown in cool, northern climates such as the prairies…
I own more hair care products than I’d care to admit. However, it’s necessary after all of the years spent styling my hair with heat and still doing so today. I constantly find myself with sparser spots and damaged strands. Given this, it’s no surprise that a majority of my collection consists of hair growth products. Truthfully, I can’t stop buying new formulas, especially now that Amazon just lowered prices on countless options during its Big Spring Sale. While browsing through the budget-friendly picks, I found the Kitsch Strengthening Hair and Scalp Oil that’s on sale for $15. Kitsch Strengthening…