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It seemed a little nuts, she recalls.But at the same time, I was hooked. I knew I was going to come back, and I knew I wanted to be in that boat. With year-round programming, ROW offers in-person and virtual workouts seven days a week. Photo: Courtesy of Recovery on Water Identifying as an athlete can be very new for our crew members, she explains. Sharing that beginners journey is a big part of what binds members together, says Hoffmann....

In other words, you’ll want to consider if you’re performing an isolation exercise. But don’t fret, you don’t need a degree in anatomy to understand isolation exercises. Plus, you’ll find tips on how to properly blend them into your fitness routine. Getty Images. What Are Isolation Exercises? (The antagonist muscle, BTW, is the muscle that’s relaxing or lengthening.) you’ve got the option to also think of an isolation exercise as the opposite ofa compound exercise....

(See:Is It Better to Run Faster or Longer?) Gaining quick feet and better running form aren’t the only benefits of sprint workouts, either. “That’s going to help with both your endurance and speed,” she says. Photo: skynesher/Getty (And, in case you didn’t know,HIIT offers some pretty incredible benefits.) Pounding the belt is one of the easiest ways to get the job done. But if the word “sprint” sends chills up your spine, don’t sweat it....

But giving your body the TLC it deserves doesn’t have to be so complicated or expensive. Enter: kinesiology tape, or KT Tape. The key to kinesiology tape working as it should? Photo: Guido Mieth/Getty Slapping some tape on your body willy-nilly won’t do your sore muscles or joint pain any favors. At the very least, poor system can cause KT Tape to detach and pull on the skin ouch. Tear the backing paper of the strip in the center....

Kettlebell Exercises, barbells, and pull-ups causing you more pain than gains? Here’s how to get rid of calluses on your hands and why you might not want to. (Think: anAMRAPof bar muscle-ups, toes-to-bar, and burpee pull-ups). Photo: Getty Images My hands were totally torn up, and my calluses were hard as rocks. Cute #lewk a first date? Eh, probably not. Why do you get calluses on your hands? To an extent, hand carnage follows a chain reaction....

Sound too good to be true? It’s not it’s called circuit training. What Is Circuit Training? The result is a workout that taxes yourmuscular strength and enduranceandyour cardiorespiratory system. You’ve likely done circuit training in boot camp-style classes and didn’t even realize it. Benefits of Circuit Training Circuit training workouts have a ton of benefits. For starters, it’s a great boredom buster. You’ll also burn calories more efficiently. So to give you a hand, here are six easy steps to help you build your perfect routine....

Here’s the scoop. For too long, tequila had a bad rep. That’s right: Not all tequilas are created equal. Some might be hiding additives or even high fructose corn syrup that you might not want to be drinking. What Exactly Is Tequila, Anyway? When agave spirits are produced in states outside the DOM, they can’t be labeled tequila. “Its leaves were used to create roofing, clothes, ropes, and paper,” he says....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. But do youreallyneed to keep track of your intake of these nutrients? Spoiler: It’s not the best idea for everyone. What Are Macros? “Everything the body does, from exercise to breathing, requires carbohydrates,” says McDaniel." These loose guidelines can help you decide roughly how much space on your plate to dedicate to each macronutrient. (TheUSDA offers an online calculatorthat gives you an estimate of your daily caloric need to maintain body weight....

Learn how to gauge your hair’s porosity and find the best products for low-porosity hair. Hair Health Hotline is your direct access to dermatologists, trichologists, hairstylists, and other beauty pros. Q: I think I have low-porosity hair because I struggle to keep my hair moisturized. Photo: Getty Images How can I find the best low-porosity hair products and what should my hair-care routine look like? What Is Low-Porosity Hair? Low-porosity hair doesn’t easily take in or lose moisture compared to high-porosity hair....

If you finish a workout and instantly think “cheeseburger,” you’re not alone. It happens to the best of us. But just how much should you be eating, and just is it normal to bethathungry after workouts? ,M.S., a resident of orthopedics and sports medicine at Marshall Sports Medicine Institute. So, what’s the deal? So once your workout ends, your body cries out: Feed me! This makes that post-workout snack super important, says running coach,Susie Lemmer....

But there’s one beneficialyoga poseyou may not think to include in your anxiety-relieving toolkit: the shoulder stand. “It can also help improve your posture andbuild core strengthand stability.” Here, Rozmes shares how to incorporate the pose into your wellness routine. Getty Images. Plus, “it is not recommended to begin an inversion practice while pregnant. Of course, chat with your healthcare provider when in doubt. “Listen to your body and release the pose if it feels like too much exertion....

Arthritis was making it difficult for him to open jars and cans. Those residents were also asked to identify problems in need of solutions and recommend products they had found useful. Bowdoinham is a member of theAARP internet of Age-Friendly Communities. At the event the tools were displayed on two 8-foot-long conference tables. It became quickly obvious that a more space-efficient display was needed. Four volunteers accepted the design challenge....

In 2008, the bubble burst. Overvalued homes, subprime mortgages and the recession brought Maricopa’s growth to a grinding halt. New homes were abandoned by owners who couldn’t pay their mortgages. Home builders walked off their job sites, leaving behind partially built houses. Maricopa City became theposter child of the housing collapse. “Bad news spreads like wildfire. How do we take the negativity away?” Today, growth has resumed. Home builders have returned to develop vacant lots and construct new homes....