WRITTEN BY Jane Mekik PHOTOGRAPHY BY Wanda Koch I think we can all finally agree that yoga is not a passing trend, yes? I know we've also moved on from the notion that it’s a bunch of hippy-granola-unshaven-youths sitting around in strange positions while they breathe and chant their way towards who knows what. The perception of yoga, what it is, and who does it, has radically shifted in recent years (thanks Madonna & Gwyneth). In fact, if you don’t already practice it yourself, you …
Fitness
No Excuses!
Four exercises you can do anywhere WRITTEN BY Daniel Ancheta Not exercising? There are so many ways we try to justify skipping it. And I’ve heard every excuse. “I don’t have time to get to the gym!” You don’t have to go to a gym. “I just have too many things going on.” So you must not have time to watch TV or to surf the Internet either. “When you have kids, you just don’t have time.” Use your kids as weights. They will love it! (But, seriously, don’t do this. It can be dangerous.) “It’s just …
Your Gear is Ready for the Slopes…Are You?
Written by Daniel Ancheta We hire technicians to wax and sharpen our skis and snowboards, so doesn't it make sense to prepare our joints and muscles as well? Skiing and snowboarding are physically demanding winter sports that place an extraordinary amount of stress on our bodies. Here are a few exercises that will help you prepare for the slopes. If you focus on these movements a few weeks before your next big ski trip, you can help minimize the …