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If you’ve taken a HIIT, strength, Pilates, or yoga class, you’ve done compound movements before. Traditional exercises like squats, which involve flexion at the hip, knee, and ankle joints and work several muscles including your glutes, hamstrings, quads, and abdominals are considered compound movements as well as more complicated movements, like a beast crawl or a kettlebell swing. “Often, compound exercises can mimic everyday movements we typically undertake in everyday life such as lifting heavy items, reaching up to higher shelves, or carrying groceries,” says Scott Thompson, athletics director at F45 Training....

The way each member of a couple answers that question has a significant impact on how happy the relationship is, according to recent research. A study published in the 1Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy1 found more power-balanced couples tend to have higher-quality relationships, though the reasons might be different for men and women. The members of these couples were individually asked about who they thought had the most power in the relationship, including who has more say between the two of them, who controls decision-making, who usually has more say in whether they have sex, and who has more dominant personality traits....

This probably isn’t news to you if you’re reading this post, and you might have already given some thought to your options for managing your period a little more sustainably. One such option on your radar may be switching to a menstrual cup—a flexible bell-shaped cup, usually made from silicone, that collects blood rather than absorbs it (in addition to other fluids) like a tampon. They can be worn for up to 12 hours at a time and be reused for several years before needing to be replaced....

In fact, research is concluding fat is a far superior fuel source than glucose. Like a log to a fire, fat is a long-lasting sustainable form of energy, unlike glucose, which acts like a quick spark but quickly dies out. When you look at it from a biological3 and evolutionary4 perspective, we rely completely on fat in the form of breast milk for energy and development as a baby. A diet that is fat-focused can also enhance brain health5, decrease inflammation, and lower blood sugar....

It is hard to trust a fool who repeatedly makes poor choices. It is even harder to trust someone you know is prone to lying. When he looked at me and said, “Where are you, Mommy?” I knew I was in trouble. There are many things I did that were acceptable for me but not acceptable for my children. Teaching my children to lie and to be afraid were among those highly unacceptable things....

The short answer is: Yes, it’s an affair. And no, it doesn’t have to be the end of your relationship. Many people don’t consider emotional affairs to be cheating since they aren’t having sex. But it is the secrecy and betrayal of trust that creates the most damage. If you find there is intimacy, attraction, and secrecy, you are in an affair. As hard as it is to recover from the effects of sexual infidelity, an emotional affair still confronts you with the harsh realities that one of you was willing to indulge their own desires at the expense of the other’s trust and intimacy....

What do I mean by that? I mean that the first couple of weeks feel like a mix of sluggish and confusing, often associated with planetary retrogrades. A little like when you wake up from a nap before you’re ready and you can’t quite get into the present moment—it feels cloudy with a chance of misunderstanding. My recommendation in the first couple weeks of January is to allow yourself to slow down....

Gemini is represented by two people talking back and forth (the twins) in constant conversation, further reinforcing that this is a social sign with an affinity for gossip and a strong need for mental and physical stimulation. As an air sign, Gemini is also associated with the mind and knowledge. Geminis form connections through dialogue, communication, debate, and questions. Like the ever-curious child constantly asking Why?, Geminis like to pick things apart to understand them....

Here, we’ve outlined all the amazing benefits fiber has to offer—plus, how to achieve and maintain your fiber goals through diet and supplementation. There are two main categories of fiber: Soluble fiber becomes a gel-like substance during digestion and helps collect and remove unwanted compounds (e.g., environmental toxins, cholesterol, extra hormones, waste) from the body. Insoluble fiber helps “get things moving”—i.e., it makes up the bulk of stool, promotes gut motility, and assists elimination....

When parents aren’t self-assured enough to provide an environment that’s conducive to the overall development of their children, it could lead to golden child syndrome. “To be clearer, a golden child is held responsible for the family’s success. Parents appreciate and adore them and, in a way, reinforces them to become better in whatever they are doing,” she tells mbg. “A golden child is an example for others to follow....

So what do you need to know about grapeseed oil before making a purchase? The botanical oil—derived from, well, the seeds of grapes—comes packed with fatty acids and the antioxidant polyphenol, which give it its impressive properties when used on hair. However, just be sure you’re purchasing a cold-pressed, unrefined high-quality option (more on why later). Hairstylist, texture specialist, and artistic director for Matrix Michelle O’Connor agrees: “It also helps to lock in moisture, therefore preventing split ends and dryness....

The following manifestation process relies on archetypes—what Carl Jung described as universal symbols that live in the collective unconscious of a culture and show up again and again in human stories and human life. For manifestation, we will be working with the hero, mystic, and rebel archetypes. As you take one action step toward your goal or dream, the universe will help your dream or goal take two or three more big steps toward you....

If you’re taking a prenatal multivitamin or want to complement your prenatal vitamin with some healthy omega-3s, it’s a really good idea to see if it contains a solid amount (more on that later) of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). This marine-derived omega-3 fatty acid has been linked to healthy fetal growth and development1, along with a slew of other perks for you and your growing baby.* While some biological properties overlap (i....

This is especially true of exfoliation. Scrubbing, peeling, and sloughing off skin cells can be an incredibly satisfying thing—and often comes with impressive results. But going overboard is extremely harmful to skin and can have some pretty serious repercussions. “The most important tip is that ’less is more.’ You want to exfoliate just enough to increase cell turnover and reveal fresh new skin,” says Ife Rodney, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Eternal Dermatology....

Online marriage counseling is a great alternative to in-person sessions, as it can be easier to work into a busy schedule, it’s often cheaper, and it can feel less intimidating to folks who may be wary to try it. Here’s what to know about online marriage counseling and whether it’s right for your marriage, plus some options to consider. Anything that could come up during in-person marriage counseling is still on the table when the counseling goes online....

It went like this: I began building the kind of life a woman is supposed to build. I became a good wife, mother, daughter, Christian, citizen, writer, woman. But while I made school lunches, wrote memoirs, rushed through airports, made small talk with neighbors, carried on with my outer life, I felt an electric restlessness buzzing inside me. It was like constant thunder rolling right there beneath my skin—a thunder made of joy and pain and rage and longing and love too deep, scalding, and tender for this world....

There’s the 5:2 model (eat normal calories five days a week and only 500 calories the other two days); alternate-day fasting (one day you eat normally, the next you eat very little); OMAD (as in “one meal a day”); and then there’s 16:8 fasting, which limits food to an eight-hour eating window each day. This eating schedule comes with all the benefits of other fasting schedules (plus, recent research finds that it may lower blood pressure)....

I couldn’t believe it. There was jealousy, too, if I’m being honest. I thought my friend and I were equally good writers, but if we were, I’d be earning the kind of money she was making, right? This brought up a lot of doubt and negative self-talk. Let’s face it—we’ve all found ourselves in competition with one of our friends (even secretly) at one point or another. Who has the better job?...

In feng shui, yin and yang are the two energies that create all of life. Yin is the passive energy. Yang is the active energy. While magnetism is something to cultivate, it’s not something active. It’s yin energy. This means, you aren’t likely to “achieve” magnetism. I’ve seen it consistently be the very opposite. Magnetism is something to sink into, like a super-plush sofa. You actually become more magnetic when you do much less and relax much more....

That may be the case; however, a caution: Distance has a way of increasing in small—almost imperceptible—ways if we don’t acknowledge the changes we’re going through and the pressures we’re under and face them as a team. When we don’t talk about things, we tend to start making assumptions about each other and we risk creating more distance due to the buildup of misunderstandings. Be prepared to back up those thoughts with some beautiful compliments and reminiscences on satisfying, sexy moments, to start turning your minds and bodies back toward eroticism and connection....