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Skyr Vs. Fage: Yogurt Deathmatch
All yogurts are not created equal. Some are champion snacks or even meals, and others are sugar-soaked goop. One serving of my childhood favorite, Western Family lowfat blueberry yogurt, contains 44g of sugar, versus 9g in an equally if not more delicious serving of Total Fage. So no more Western Family for me. Which brings us to the topic at hand: yogurts' nutritional content, specifically high-end, thick-style yogurts.
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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.
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EUROPE...HERE I COME!
So I'm flying to Europe on Wednesday for two weeks. It's my first ever "real" vacation. Heading to Paris for a friends wedding and then ditching everybody and backpacking by myself to the other spots.
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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!
Yoga Trends
Nude Yoga Hits...Salt Lake City?
Nude yoga is old news in New York. (There's still time to sign up for Hot Nude Yoga's summer retreat!) But it's brand new to the fair state of Utah (last seen hosting the squeaky cleanest pole dancing competition in the lower 48). The AP reports today that thanks to pioneering Utah yoga instructor John Cottrell, SLC yoga enthusiasts can now enjoy twice monthly nude classes (a reasonable start, though a far cry from NYC's daily offerings). While the classes are supposed to be all about fitness, the AP reporter who attended noted "an undeniable sexual charge...in the room, making the exercise at times painfully weird and embarrassing." Having never been, I can't comment. Though I can certainly think of something even more painfully weird and embarrasing: Hot Nude Yoga Private Yoga Lessons. Awk-ward!
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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!
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Cash Loan - A Big Help For your Government
Instant Loans - A Handy Approach to Acquire Without Any Credit Check Required
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Party Food Part I
I love food. I love to cook and eat and feed my friends and loved ones. We entertain a lot in my house. For years I never gave the nutritional value of the food I served at parties a second thought. I figured people expect to indulge at parties so I would plan the menu any way I liked. I'd make honey roasted figs with blue cheese and proscuitto that would blow your mind.
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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.
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/
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Swing-a-Ring Nights! Aug 8 • Juggling with Sean Blue
Swing-a-Ring Nights!
05:00 PM– on Saturday, August 08, 2009
Hudson Beach (105th Street on the lower level)
If you haven't completed the hula hoop or juggling challenges, this is the place to go.
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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.”
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Gafas de sol Retrosuperfuture: sólo para los más atrevidos
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More...“The Gumpathon”, a coast-to-coast charity running event
Some lads from the British Military are organizing “The Gumpathon”, a coast-to-coast charity running event this spring. They are trying to get as much PR & Sponsorship as possible.
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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.
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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
¿Cómo convertir y distribuir un libro electrónico?
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Clean Momma Recklessly Combines Dusting and Pliés
Let's say you're a mom with no time, but you still want to get fit. Stop trying to carve out special exercise time, says Carolyn Barnes, a.k.a. cLean Momma. (Her strange capitalization.) Instead, she suggests working fitness into your household chores: Push-ups while you do the dishes, or lunges while vacuuming. Really?
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