(Health)
Jeremiah Simmons of A Headlong Dive Shares his 12 (Legit) Resolutions for 2012
Here's the thing about New Year's resolutions: You don't need to flip a calendar over to loose that 10 pounds, begin dressing well, or start really putting money into that 401-K. You can begin that any day you choose—the coming of the New Year and the inspiration it provides is an illusion. Like an imaginary reset button, each of us feel as if this year, this year can be my year. But honestly, why not? Why can't this year be your year? Truth be told, you can choose to make simple yet significant changes to better your life any
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Three Ways to Stay Healthy While Traveling
1. Outsmart Jet Lag When you land in Europe after an overnight flight, avoid direct sunlight for a few hours: until about 10 a.m. if you're traveling from the East Coast, 1 p.m. if from the West Coast. Then do a quick about-face: Soak up as much sunlight as possible, which will help to suppress the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin. 2. Click Carefully Studies from the University of Virginia show that the cold-causing rhinovirus can survive in a hotel room for more than 48 hours. Guess where it loves to thrive: the remote. Wash your hands after you click or,
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Where to Run When You're on the Road
Washington, D.C. Miles: 2 Start off at Lafayette Square, go past the White House, swerve around placard-holding protesters, and head into the National Mall. Continue straight along the Reflecting Pool toward the Lincoln Memorial. Nearby hotels: the Jefferson, the Hay-Adams. New York City Miles: 6 Start at 14th Street on the West Side running path, flanking the Hudson River. Run south to Battery Park, where you'll get a view of the Statue of Liberty. Do the park's mile loop, then head back up the river through the throngs of New York's fittest. Nearby hotels: the Standard, the James, the
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Best of the Week: America's Obsession With the Male Body, Oasis' Noel Gallagher, and Turkey's Cultural Capital
America's New Male Body Obsession—The male gaze has shifted—upon itself. Here, the 41 moments that changed how men view themselves in the mirror. Q&A: Noel Gallagher—One half of Brit pop's belligerent brotherly duo on fame, family, and that famous feud. Why Istanbul Is the Next Great Art Destination—What to see and where to go in Turkey's cultural capital. Where the Design Insiders Shop Online—Three digital hot spots where the insiders engage in some retail therapy. Q&A: Zachary Quinto—The modern-day Spock on how to live long and prosper in an age of financial corruption—and tabloid excess. 17 Ways High-End Furniture
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Why You Need to Get an Expert Bike Fitting
Forget the aesthetics of fashion: In cycling a bespoke fitting prevents injury—to your back, ankles, knees, and hips. "Cycling is a repetitive motion," says Zane Castro, a fit specialist at Jack & Adam's Bicycles in Austin. "If you practice poor movements, you can injure yourself quickly." Many shops now staff exercise scientists who help cyclists improve biomechanics by straightening the alignment of their feet, knees, and hips to fully harness the body's potential. Premium fit sessions ($150 to $300) usually begin with body measurements and progress to an on-bike analysis complete with video. "People have a difficult time self-diagnosing—that's
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Best of the Week: Plaids, Beirut, and The Global Hit Parade
Head Porter Plus' Fall/Winter Collection Has Us Thinking Plaid Again—American staples turned on their heads by the Japanese brand. The Master of Wearable Sculpture Comes to New York—Nick Cave (the American sculptor/performance artist, not the Aussie rocker/writer) crafts vibrant "soundsuits" from flea-market finds. From the DETAILS Editors: Upgrade Your Kitchen—High-design items for your drawers and cupboards. The Craft of Fashion: The Boys from Shipley & Halmos on Their Favorite Pieces from their Fall Collection—The designers explain why they love, and will wear, their sharp peacoat. Album of the Week: Beirut's The Rip Tide (Download a Free Track)—Multi-instrumentalist Zach Condon
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5 Sports Headphones That Go the Distance
Listening to music through your basic hard-plastic earbuds may be tolerable during your commute, but wearing them while working out is an exercise in frustration. Sweat and motion don't mix with the earpieces. Thankfully, new headphones designed specifically for active lifestyles—and in particular for fitness—are now proving their merit. Featuring sweatproof, stay-in-place designs, high-quality sound reproduction, and a host of conveniences such as microphones and remotes, these headphones will take your workout to the next level. 1. Motorola S10-HD Bluetooth Headphones Motorola's solution to the problem of earbuds getting jerked from your ears: Make them cordless. The S10-HDs are
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Shorter, Faster, Harder: The Regimen You Can Do Yourself
Forget about how much weight you're lifting, or how long you're lifting it: With rest-based training, the goal is to repeatedly achieve exhaustion as quickly and as safely as possible throughout your workout. This is accomplished through full-body movements, with or without weights, that combine exercises into compound moves. Here is a sample workout using dumbbells and body weight as resistance. The movements can be performed for a specific amount of time, such as 30 seconds, or for a number of repetitions. Continue through the workout until you need to rest. Resume when ready. Aim for the workout to
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5 Great Reasons to Never Do Another Sit-Up Again
1. Contrary to popular belief, sit-ups don't protect your back. Studies show that building static back strength is the key to preventing injury. 2. Sit-ups and crunches actually compress your spine more than is allowed by occupational-safety standards. 3. You risk even more damage if you do the move of the moment: a sit-up on a physio ball. Hyperextending your back below its midline is a no-no. 4. Flexing forward at the waist is also a bad idea. Your abs were designed to be a rigid hoop to support your spine. 5. Sit-ups are a far less effective abs
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Best of The Week: Stone Shot Glasses, Lenny Kravitz, and The Sex Diet
The 5 Influential Record Stores That Changed Music Forever—How a few old-school music shops helped birth your favorite genres. The Secret to a Harder Erection Is in Your Fridge—Foods that do the work of the little blue pill. The New Rules of Abs—Master these seven static floor exercises. The Best Shot Glasses Not Made of Glass—We'll take our next shot of whiskey on the rocks, but hold the ice. Confused? Five Libido Killers—Foods that kill the mood, and the desire, for sex. From the DETAILS Editors: All The Small Things—A miniature collection of miniature must-have accessories. Q&A: Lenny Kravitz—Some
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The Daily Details Continues
