Today’s edition Power Couple spotlights two of our favorite things – exercising and collagen! Turns out there are major benefits to consuming collagen at particular times in accordance with your workout schedule. Here’s what you need to know… WTF IS COLLAGEN? SOURCE: Collagen powder (usually labeled as Collagen hydrolysate or Collagen peptides) can be made from … Read more
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
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
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
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