Social Workout

Sex Ed

More on the Pelvic Floor, the Psoas, and the Big O

Yesterday, our poll on Pilates and sex prompted healthy debate. A few key points to highlight: The general consensus suggests that exercise focus on the pelvic floor can bear very positive results for the orgasm-er; but also that those benefits do not necessarily accrue to the orgasm-ee. In any event, the discussion prompted a yoga teacher friend to email the following:

Psoas release is where it's at for the ladies.  A little something called "constructive rest" for about 10-20 minutes a day can really unlock it, and that helps everything work better.  I recommended it to one of my classes, and women were thanking me for months.  :)

Naturally, I insisted that she elaborate. Included after the jump, then, a small tutorial on "constructive rest," the importance of releasing the Psoas major muscle, and the female orgasm. 

Innovation

The Complete, Unabridged List of Social Fitness and Wellness Sites, Apps, and Devices

We've been compiling an exhaustive list of interesting products in the "social fitness/wellness" space. We're now well over one hundred, and it's clearly time to start sharing the love. If you'd like to make additions or changes, please tell us about it!

Gym TV

Dwight Shrute Takes Over Spin Class

In case you missed it, last week's episode of "The Office" featured a guerrilla take-over of a spin class by Dwight (skip to the end, it's the last scene of the episode). And I quote: 

Dwight: OK everybody let's take this next hill!
Instructor: Excuse me, I'd appreciate it if you just let me run this.
Dwight: You know what, you had your chance, you're no leader. Up out of your seat let's blast!

Online & Video

Cash Loan - A Big Help For your Government

Instant Loans - A Handy Approach to Acquire Without Any Credit Check Required

New York

Vent About “Easy Tone” Shoes

I’ve been meaning to write about this for awhile now, but after seeing another one of the infuriating commercials this morning while I was on the treadmill, it just had to be done. 

Has anyone else seen the Reebok commercials for these shoes?  If not: http://www.reebok.com/microsites/easytone_reebok/

Poet Laureate

Mohawk’s Got the Rants

Maybe I’m channeling msh258 here, but something about today seems like it deserves a rant or two. Lo and behold, I refresh my Yahoo news page and read this lovely article about new Wisconsin legislation that’ll slap a 10k fine and some jail time on health teachers if they teach kids about contraceptives because a) it’s illegal to have sex if you’re a minor in Wisconsin (HA!) and b) knowing how to have safe sex will “contribute to the delinquency of a minor.”

Practical Eating

Coconut OIl

Sometimes you get tired of using olive oil for everything. When that time comes, run to the store and buy some coconut oil. Coconut oil is high in lauric acid, which is a saturated fatty acid that boosts metabolism. It's mild, delicious and extremely healthy—good for your heart, metabolism, thyroid gland and immune system.  It's also great for hair, skin and is effective against a variety of infections. Stir-fry or sautee vegetables in it, use it in your smoothie, pour a bit on your fruit salad or use it on popcorn instead of butter. I personally take a tablespoon every morning and have for years. My friend Marisa steamed carrots the other day, then poured some coconut oil over them. They tasted amazing. Coconut oil. It's a win-win. See for yourself.

Events

Jill Miller Yoga Tune Up® Intensive

People* swear by Jill Miller and her Yoga Tune Up® method. It's restorative yoga designed to relieve injuries and promote healthy movement using traditional restorative yoga asanas, plus therapy balls and calisthenics.

New York

Day Ελληνικά "8" IN GREEK

I wish I knew how to say 8 in greek. aannnnvkaaaaa.. aaaaaaaa..vikaaaa.
OKay great I just learned Greek.

New York