Beauty & Wellness

SPF Style

Sick of smearing on messy lotions? Save the sunblock and try one of these hot looks from Bloq-UV. Every inch of Bloq-UV has built-in UPF protection, blocking 98% of UV rays. Some pieces even include elongated sleeves to protect your hands. Bloq-UV uses special fabrics and designs customized for a variety of outdoor sports, so you’re sure to find something that works no matter what the occasion. To find out more, visit BloqUV.com.

Zoom Shoe
Imagine a running shoe designed specifically for you, from the shape of your foot to the terrain you prefer to run on. Actually, you don’t have to imagine. Thanks to Somnio, your true dreams have come true. Each of Somnio’s high-tech running shoes are customized, providing perfect cushioning and alignment. To get a pair, visit SomnioRunning.com.

Goal (Re)Setting
The beginning of the year is always an important time to set new goals. “New Year’s Resolutions” often start with great excitement. Soon enough, however, we revert to old habits and patterns. Setting goals implies change. Change, especially if it contradicts the grain of your personality style, is often difficult. So how do we effectively set goals so that change lasts? There are three key ingredients in setting goals: specificity, desirability and difficulty. First, ensure your overall goal is specific and measurable: Say, “I will exercise and eat better this year,” rather than, “I will have better health this year.” How many times will you exercise weekly? How long will you meditate for daily? It’s important to have a way of objectively measuring your progress. Your long-term goal (e.g. 9 months) should also have short-term, proximal goals that serve as benchmarks of your progress. These benchmarks are not only tangible signs of your progress, but also serve as an opportunity to slow down and accept and recognize your progress. Remember, change cannot exist without a healthy balance of stability and acceptance. Secondly, make sure you actually want this goal. Are you doing this for yourself or for somebody else? Finally, it’s important that your goal doesn’t over-challenge your current abilities or under-challenge and bore you. You want to be stimulated enough to encourage flow and progress.

Brad Kerschensteiner, LMFT, received his Master of Arts in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Currently at Canyon Ranch Miami Beach, he integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches and is currently certified in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR). For more, visit CanyonRanch.com.

Fitness Myths
Sometimes when it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, it could be that you might be lifting all the wrong things — or that you’re overexerting yourself. Take these tips to heart next time something doesn’t feel right during your workout.

Knee Jerk
Ever heard that running on a treadmill is easier on your knees than asphalt? Turns out it’s your body weight that creates the impact on your joints – regardless of the surface you’re on.

 

 

 

Sweat Sign
Think you’re not burning calories unless you’re dripping sweat? Not true — sweat is the body’s way of cooling down, and you can expect plenty of exertion before it kicks in.

 

 

 

Pain Factor
No pain, no gain — right? Wrong. While mild soreness after a workout is perfectly normal, feeling pain during your routine is a major sign of trouble.