Brand to Know: Joah Brown

My never ending quest for perfect athleisure gear has been satiated by the effortlessly sexy, comfy and transitional pieces from LA-based brand, Joah Brown. Four years ago, Joah started her own line to make garments inspired by the oversized flannels in her man’s closet but designed explicitly to complement a woman’s body and confidence. She … Read more

The Ultimate Spice Mix For Roasted Vegetables

Greens are a huge part of my diet, and I especially love roasted vegetables for their ease of preparation, versatility, and the way they jazz up any meal. This spice mix is so good I use it on almost every type of vegetable that I want to roast – e.g. zucchinis, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, squash, … Read more

We Tried Cryotherapy So You Don’t Have To

The other day while walking through JFK, I saw a man getting what looked like a smudging treatment on his upper back (smudging = space cleansing via burning herbs). My suspicion that burning herbs couldn’t be an airport-sanctioned activity was confirmed after I did some investigating and discovered he was getting a localized cryotherapy treatment! … Read more

The Problem With Not Taking Enough Rest Days

Are rest days really necessary? How long do my muscles take to heal after an intense workout? How should I space out workouts throughout the week? These are just some of the many questions that swirl through the minds of active folks who are confused on how and why to choose rest days. Here we’ve … Read more

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How to Heal Your Thrown Out Back

A couple of weeks ago, I threw out my back while slipping on wet grass during some sprints. Throwing out your back is the worst – the pain can be excruciating and it can leave you immobile for days. Over the years, I’ve struggled off and on with lower back pain and have come up … Read more