Tag: physical fitness
Do you put on makeup to head to the gym? One PR girl recently guiltily confessed to me that she puts on blush before heading out to exercise.
Now I don’t think you should do your whole face, but I know I need more on my face than just sunscreen to feel presentable to the world, so I usually slick on a soft lip colour.
What’s working for my workouts lately: Smashbox O-Gloss Noir. It goes on black but then reacts to your skin to create a perfect bespoke berry.
Bonus: it’s jam-packed with antioxidants such as Goji Berry-C Complex. Downsides? Gloss can muck up your water bottle spout more than a lip balm does. Oh, and O-Gloss Noir doesn’t have any SPF (but my everyday balm does so I’m covered).
As a side note, as I mentioned I’ve been donning D.J.V. Beautinizer Fiberwig LX daily and have put it through the workout test and it didn’t smudge whatsoever during my oh-s0-sweaty evening runs.
November 4, 2010
Have a race coming up? I always find fresh new gear gets me even more excited for the race–after all, you want to rock those official race photos, dontcha? Just make sure to test it out during your training beforehand (don’t want any friction catching you by surprise on race day!).
I’m loving the new LiveStrong collection, which made its’ debut in Canada this month. The pieces allow you to show your support and help empower those affected by cancer, and it all coordinates, natch, with that iconic yellow Livestrong wristband.
P.S. You’ve still got a few more days to submit your own message of hope to the custom Chalkbot at www.nike.com/livestrong, which will write your inspirational note in yellow chalk along the Tour de France route–get to it!
July 22, 2010
Want to start training using a HRM? You can now use your Nike+ Sportband (or Sportkit) to monitor your heart rate using the new Polar WearLink+
Get out your calculators, ladies, cuz it might just help make your workouts easier.
How’s that? Researchers at Northwestern Medical have found that the long-standing formula for calculating maximum heart rate (subtracting your age from 220) is inaccurate for women, resulting in a heart rate that is too high.
Meaning you may have a good reason for huffing and puffing away and being too exhausted to maintain the heart rate your personal trainer’s been pushing you to maintain.
The new recalibrated formula from the Chicago researchers for calculating a women’s max heart rate? 206 minus 88 percent of your age.
July 8, 2010
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