Prada Small Saffiano Lux Double Zip Tote • Prada • $1,395
Missoni Striped Long Sleeve Cardigan • Missoni • $85
Donna Karan New York Double Layer Tube Skirt • Donna Karan • $238.50
Jay King Lemon-Lime and Blue Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring • $49.90
Jo Espadrille Wedge Sandal With Rhodium • Alexander Wang • $248
Juicy Script Aviator • Juicy Couture • $98
Bohemian Romance Flower Crown • $18
Finding a workout buddy to help keep you motivated when starting a new workout regime isn’t always easy.
For many people, finding someone with similar fitness goals, who isn’t flaky and is always happy to join you might seem impossible.
Cue the barking and wagging of tail! Your dog may be the ideal workout partner that never complains, keeps up with your pace and is ready to exercise at the wiggle of a leash any time of the day.
Here are some benefits of exercising with your dog and some essential gear to start your new workout routine.
Exercise is a preventive, miracle cure whose positive health benefits are extremely hard to ignore.
Besides controlling your weight, exercise prevents numerous diseases and maladies, including high-blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, depression, Type II diabetes and much more, the Mayo Clinic states. For your mental and emotional health, exercise is great at improving your mood, boosting energy and promoting better sleep habits. Throw your dog into the mix and you’re talking added health benefits for you both.
Similar to how exercise keeps you healthy and agile, your dog reaps similar benefits, including weight control, a healthy digestive system and reduced risk of heart disease. Exercise is also great for correcting behavior issues, such as attention-seeking, unruliness, hyperactivity and destructiveness. Exercising together strengthens your bond and promotes a strong, trusting relationship, instilling your pet with confidence and comfort as they interact with other humans and canines.
When looking to start a new workout routine with your dog, find forms of exercise that work for you both. Start by talking to your doctor and veterinarian to find out how much exercise you and your dog need, as well as any recommendations or restrictions they may have. If you’re looking to ease yourself into a workout routine, activities such as biking or heading to the dog park are great options. Biking a few miles a day (or less) is easy on your body and keeps your dog active running alongside your bicycle. At the dog park, enjoy a nice stroll at your leisure, while you play fetch with your dog and work them out to their limits.
For fur parents looking to push themselves a little harder, hiking and rollerblading are fun exercise options to get you and Fido moving. Explore new hiking trails that satisfy both your desires for exercise and nature, and work your way up to more difficult terrain and increased mileage as you see fit. Similar to biking, rollerblading keeps your dog running, while you get to cruise along. Rollerblading is a total-body, cardio exercise that uses your abductors, adductors, quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves.
For water-loving dog owners, stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking are great forms of exercise, especially if your dog enjoys swimming. Hop onto your paddle or kayak and enjoy exercising along the water, while your dog occasionally hops in and swims alongside you, exerting a lot of energy while getting an excellent workout.
Starting a serious workout regimen with your dog that goes beyond walking requires more gear than your average leash. Start with protecting yourself from the elements as you spend more time outdoors. Wear sunscreen, invest in a great pair of sunglasses that fit your activity needs, find rain gear to keep you dry, and wear an excellent pair of shoes tailored to your workout regime.
Now for protecting your pup: Keeping their paws healthy is extremely important. In the summer, keep your dog off hot pavement as much as possible, moisturize their paws, use paw wax and even try dog shoes. In the winter, use dog boots if necessary and keep your dog away from salted roads as it could be toxic.
When biking or rollerblading with your dog, use a tow leash that keeps your dog close and keeps your hands free from the elements. For water activities, a life jacket for both you and your dog will keep you safe and give you peace of mind when your dog hops in a stream or lake.
Father’s Day is this Sunday. If you’re scrambling for a gift and worried you wont’ find the perfect gift in time, calm down. You’ve got a few options.
Fortunately, if you are an Amazon Prime member, you can get same, next or two-day delivery for free. Or if not, you can still get a gift in time if you select one now.
Here are some items we saw and like:
For that lover of Star Wars, how cute is this BB8 car charger? It is definitely a unique gift and costs $39.99 at ThinkGeek.
If getting something delivered is out of the question, consider a digital or online gift.
For a dad who just got his first DSLR camera or is eager to learn how to master his photography skills, get him this $59 online Photography Master Class.
For the dad who has always wanted to build a new shed, there is an online How to Build a Shed training course he can be gifted for justg $37. Not bad.
The gamer dad who loves race driving and wants the next best thing to being in a Formula 1 or an Indy race care, there is this Virtual Reality Race Car Game he can play online, also for $37
Does dad want to get rippedd in no time flat and cut corners but without pills and spending hours in the gym doing cardio? Consider gifting him Muscle Matrix. The trainer that produces this series promises to show his online clients a muscle building hack he discovered through trial and error before becoming a celebrity trainer himself. It costs $47.
Is dad a lover of fine wine? Then a Wine making course for $17 could be his thing. This particular one is down from over $100! Wow!
For a more traditional gift, which is over the $100 budget, we like the toughest watch around. Reactor makes the world’s most durable and progressive sport watches. The Titan was designed to be the toughest watch on the market to meetthe grueling needs of men in the military, law enforcement and the avid outdoorsmen. It is a bit steeper and goes from between $299 to $499 depending on the style.
Preginistas (“Fashionable & Stylish Pregnant Women), as you prep to clean out your closet for Spring and make room for more pieces to complement your growing belly and your lifestyle, I’ve curated a selection of looks from past posts to inspire you.
I recommend colorful maxi dresses that are comfortable and stylish and can be dressed up with a pair of wedges and costume jewelry or down paired with canvas shoes, ballet flats and a denim jacket.
You cannot go wrong with A-line dresses that are belted above the belly with a colorful blazer or cardigan over top. Carry a large vibrant colored tote or clutch to add a pop of color element that is functional because it can also carry all your stuff in it is as well. For the transition weather, you can still get away with some knee high boots with a baby doll or sweater dress.
A cool new pair of aviator or Jackie-O shades will set off any Spring look. As usual, boho or slouch hats, scarves and chunky jewelry like rings, statement necklaces, charm bracelets and big pearl stud earrings are a safe bet for adding style and sophistication to any basic look.
Hit the discount and outlet stores for quality pieces from a previous season to save money or mix and match pieces already in your closet for a stylish look.
Stay fab!
Jimmy Choo Dory Caged Leather Sandal, Kew • Jimmy Choo • $347
Jetsetter Convertible Backpack • Henri Bendel • $195–278
Sophia Webster Melissa Polka-Dot Wedge Sandal, Rosa/Spearmint • Sophia Webster • $247
Loeffler Randall Luz Tassel Lace-Up Leather Sandal, Wheat • Loeffler Randall • $395
TOM FORD Large Calfskin Zip Clutch Bag, White • Tom Ford • $690
Mamalicious 3/4 Sleeved Jersey Body-Conscious Dress With Wrap Front • Mama Licious • $24
Long Caftan Dress Print • Rachel Pally • $242
Rachel Pally Long Sleeve Caftan Dress • Rachel Pally • $78.40
Isabella Oliver Wrap Front Midi Dress • Isabella Oliver • $180
Mamalicious Nursing Short Sleeve Belted Shift Dress • Mama Licious • $62
Anya Dress • Rachel Pally • $153
Mamalicious Woven Dress With Flutter Sleeves And Waist Tie • Mama Licious • $30
Mamalicious Long Sleeve Knitted Dress • Mama Licious • $48
Mamalicious Wrap Front Skater Dress • Mama Licious • $22.50
Stecy • Steve Madden • $29.98–79.95
Calvin Klein ‘Clancey’ Over the Knee Boot (Women) • Calvin Klein • $192.50
Stuart Weitzman Build Your Own Highland or Lowland Over-the-Knee Boot • Stuart Weitzman • $798–875
Robert Clergerie Leather Ballet Slippers • Robert Clergerie • $88.02
Parker Venice Strapless Maxi Dress, Capri • Parker • $107
Repetto Leather Ballet Slippers • Repetto • $187.03
Tory Burch Logo Minnie Travel Ballet Flats, Leather • Tory Burch • $225
Kelly Rowland and her 1-year old son Titan cover the February edition of Parent magazine. She also dishes about how motherhood has changed her personality and perspectives.
For example, being a mom has made her more patient.
“I am much more laid-back now,” she says. “Being a mom just makes me feel whole.”
The “Motivation” singer shares that she is also less of a perfectionist, the Destiny’s Child alum shares.
“I was nervous that I didn’t have the patience to be a good mom, because before Titan I had zero. But now I am very patient. The Bible verse ‘love is patient’ is real!” the award-winning singer who will star in her own reality TV show on BET called Chasing Destiny soon says. “I don’t make the little things into big issues like I once did…My OCD had to go out the window. My living room looks like a freaking day care!” Motherhood has also allowed the perfectionist to give herself a break when it comes to weight. Her advice to other new moms: “Write on your mirror in lipstick: ‘I had a baby. I’m a superhero.'”
Rowland recently shared a photo of her son taking his first steps and enjoys these milestones tremendously given she no longer has her mom to share them. Shortly after marrying her manager Tim Witherspoon in 2014, Rowland’s mom passed away three weeks later after suffering cardiac arrest. “It was a tough, emotional point for me,” says Rowland. “I remember not wanting to be sad for Titan. I wanted to keep myself together because I believe that all that stress and grief can be passed on to your baby. Knowing Titan needed me, and having that to focus on, helped me through.” She brags that her mom’s friends and other family have stepped up. “I’m closer with all of my girlfriends who are mothers,” she says. “I call them all for advice.” The newly-confident mom is working on her next album in between shooting scenes for Empire but seems to be handling it all well. While her son has gone from crawling to walking to running, she’s also been working on tracks for her next album. It’s thanks to Titan, Rowland says, that she has the “patience and confidence” to juggle it all. “I have always had maternal instincts, but as a mom you figure things out,” she concluded “Now I trust myself and feel stronger, like I can do anything.” Cool beans! Some behind the scenes videos of the shoot can be seen here at Parents.com and on her IG Account.
Photos: Chris Craymer for Courtesy Parents.com
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Getting back into shape after having a baby can be a challenge but it doesn’t have to be. I think the hardest thing is starting. With new parenting responsibilities and fatigue from lack of sleep, many new moms struggle to find time to even work out and to go to the gym. Having an in-home routine you can do when you first wake up or perhaps after dinner or an hour before bedtime, perhaps while watching TV may do the trick.
But everything takes time.
“I believe that embracing your current shape while working towards a more toned one is the best approach, especially if you want to stay motivated and engaged with an exercise and eating plan.” says Samantha Clayton Senior Director of Fitness Education at Herbalife.
Clayton, who is also a mom herself, offers two basic workouts will help you to kick start working towards having a more toned, strong and healthier physique all around.
Setting a realistic goal and time frame will help you avoid feelings of failure and allow you to actually enjoy the body changing process, Clayton advises.
Time: 20 Minutes
Equipment: Exercise Mat or Comfortable area on the floor
Start the workout with 15-20 perfect form CRUNCHES. Begin by lying face up on the floor with your knees bent. Contract your abs to curl your shoulders towards the pelvis, keeping your hands behind or beside the neck or crossed over your chest. Be conscience to use your abs and not your head to lift your shoulders off the floor, hold for a second then return to starting position.
Next, 30 seconds of BICYCLE AB CRUNCHES. Remaining on the floor, stretch your legs out straight and place your hands behind your head. Raise your legs one at a time so that your thighs are perpendicular to the ground, and your calves are parallel to the ground, but keeping your feet together. Contract your abdominal muscles alternate bending your right leg and straightening your left similar to the motion you’d make while pedaling a bicycle. Use your abdominal muscles to crunch your body forward so that your elbow can reach your knee.
Moving on to a 45-60 second SIDE PLANK. Place your hand on the floor under you and straighten your supporting arm, raising the top half of your body off the ground. You can raise the other arm straight over you or let it rest on your side to help with balance. Keep your legs straight, letting the lower half of your body rest on the side of your bottom foot. Repeat on the other side for another 45-60 seconds.
The LAYING DOWN LEG RAISE works the deepest of the core muscles. Begin lying on your back on a mat. Place your hands under your butt to stabilize your pelvis, then without letting your lower back lift, pull your knees toward your chest, and then straighten your legs back to the starting position. To increase the difficulty, do leg raises on an incline bench. Do 10 raises 3 times.
The VACUUM can be done almost anywhere: sitting up, laying down, in bed, at the office or even while driving your car. All you have to do is suck your belly in as far as you can, and hold. Make sure you are pulling your abs in as if they are meeting your back. When you hold your tummy in hold it in for 10 to 15 seconds then release. Try to continue breathing and don’t hold your breath. Gaining muscular control is the key of this move.
Time: 30-40 minutes. 3 sets, repeated 2-3 times.
Equipment: Just your body weight
SET #1 = “Simple 20’s” Perform 20 of each exercise, do a modification if necessary, no rest in between each move but you can rest for 2 minutes after the set.
20 squats
20 modified push-ups.
20 lunges alternating legs
20 Burpees without jumping
20 bicycle- abs.
SET #2 = “Tough 10’s” This second set is a more advanced version of each exercise but for less reps, try to push yourself to do 10 of each move with no rest. Rest for 3-5 minutes after the set.
10 holding squats (hold at the bottom for a count of 5)
10 Full push- ups
10 walking lunges
10 burpees with a jump
10 straight leg toe touch abs.
SET #3 = “Holding 15’s” For the third set hold each move for 15 seconds, remember to breathe while holding.
Wall squats
Plank holds
Hold lunge position
Bridge pose holds
Pregnant women with high blood-sugar levels – even if it is below the cutoff for diabetes – are more likely to have babies with congenital heart defects, says a new study.
“We already knew that women with diabetes were at significantly increased risk for having children with congenital heart disease,” said the study’s lead author James Priest, postdoctoral scholar in pediatric cardiology at Stanford University School of Medicine in California, US.
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This week, many in America on the East Coast are scrambling about for a chance to see or touch the Pope Francis during the pontif’s first official visit to the United States as the head of the Catholic Church
And now Reuters is reporting that a family in Phoenix, Arizona believes the Pope cured their ill baby with multiple health problems.
Ave has Down syndrome and was born with eye problems, hearing complications and two holes in her heart.
During an Easter of 2014 family trip to Rome to see Francis in person during the canonization of John Paul II and John XXIII, they got in a rope line for a chance to meet him.
The family has a photo of the moment in their living room.
“I mean it’s possible that it closes just over time,” she said. “But when you see the picture that the professional photographer took, his hand is here and he’s a servant of God.”
After two eye surgeries, Ave now has two hearing aids, but her heart is healthy.
Today is the first day of Fall and as the temperatures begin to dip, many worry about cold and flu season.
There are herbs that are naturally available that can be taken to help keep you and your family’s immunity system strong. With the right nutrients and ingredients, these herbs are sure to help keep sick days to a minimum.
Here are world-renowned herbalist, Dr. Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D., L.Ac, A.H.G of Rainbow Light‘s pick and explanation of the health benefits of each herb:
1. Echinacea – Echinacea is a popular herb that has been identified to boost immunity. Combined with goldenseal, another herb, or enjoyed alone as tea, this member of the daisy family has been found to prevent and treat upper respiratory tract infections as well as the common cold.
2. Ginseng – This herb has many varieties ideal for boosting immunity and overall health. Its main active component, ginsenosides, has been proven to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Clinical research studies have demonstrated that it may improve immune and psychological functions as well as conditions related to diabetes.
3. Garlic – This spice has had a long history of medicinal value. Studies have shown that garlic promotes overall immune health, that it is active against specific bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, and that it may bolster the ability of the respiratory tract to defend against viral infection. What’s better? It’s also a great tasting spice to use while you cook!
4. Ginger – This herb has been shown to reduce inflammation, cardiovascular conditions, blood clots and cholesterol. Also a great ingredient to help aid digestion, we include ginger into many of our Rainbow Light products, such as the Women’s One and prenatal line of products, to help those with a frequent upset stomach.
5. Turmeric– This spice contains curcumin, which has notable antioxidant properties. It also has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and stomach soothing benefits. It reduces inflammation by stimulating the adrenal glands to increase the hormone that lessens inflammation. It is also used against headaches, bronchitis, colds, fever and menstrual problems.
6. Spirulina – worth a discussion, as this natural ingredient is often misrepresented as an herb. Although technically a marine organism, this ingredient is a powerhouse of immunity. Amino acids make up 62 percent of spirulina, making it a complete protein. It’s one of the few known plant sources of vitamin B12 and it’s full of amino acids, enzymes, and probiotics that help to enhance your immune system and digestive health. It’s a key ingredient in our Rainbow Light products – that’s how much we love it!
Dr. Christopher Hobbs, is an internationally renowned herbalist, licensed acupuncturist and botanist, has been formulating market leading natural supplements exclusively for Rainbow Light® since 1985. With more than 35 years of clinical experience in herbal medicine, Hobbs has authored 25 books, including Herbal Remedies for Dummies and Women’s Herbs, Women’s Health. He shares his knowledge of herbal medicine with consumers and educators all over the world through lectures, and utilized his expertise in this field to found the Institute for Natural Products Research. He also serves as a consultant to the herb industry.
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