THE CHECK-IN

SATURDAY | 3.6.2021

ROLL YOUR CALVES POST-WORKOUT.

In his TB12 Full Body Pliability and Mobility class on Equinox+, Matt Denning says giving the calves TLC with a foam roller (preferably a vibrating one) after any workout helps accelerate recovery. “If you find a tight spot in that muscle, or it feels a little more tender, that means it’s not pliable tissue and we want to make sure we spend a little extra time on that, maybe with some small strokes, and then back to fully lengthening,” explains. Watch Mikkoh Chen demonstrate in the video. Roll for about 30 seconds per side.
In his TB12 Full Body Pliability and Mobility class on Equinox+, Matt Denning says giving the calves TLC with a foam roller (preferably a vibrating one) after any workout helps accelerate recovery. “If you find a tight spot in that muscle, or it feels a little more tender, that means it’s not pliable tissue and we want to make sure we spend a little extra time on that, maybe with some small strokes, and then back to fully lengthening,” explains. Watch Mikkoh Chen demonstrate in the video. Roll for about 30 seconds per side.

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DIY DUMPLINGS.

These fragrant chicken-lemongrass dumplings can be customized: "Swap in ground turkey or pork, if you prefer, or use a combination of proteins," advises New York City–based recipe developer Beth Lipton. Bruising the lemongrass by gently hitting it with the blunt side of a knife releases its floral, slightly grassy flavor. Make the dipping sauce up to three days ahead and check out these recommendations for different cooking and folding techniques.

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UNMASK MASKED SPEECH.

If you’re having trouble understanding your trainer or a friend talking through a mask, ask them to “speak clearly.” A recent study published in the journal Cognition found that doing so helps overcome the disadvantages of face-masked speech, even in noisy conditions. While researchers stress this finding was for younger adults with no hearing impairments, these potentially beneficial adjustments are simple: Talk louder (without shouting), slower, and with more exaggerated enunciation, says study author Michelle Cohn, Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow at University of California, Davis.

CELEBRATE DOLLY PARTON.

This evening, join a livestream music history program honoring the iconic country singer and cultural icon. This event, hosted by Robert Kelleman, founder of non-profit Washington, D.C. History & Culture, will feature archival photographs, recordings, and more from Parton’s long career. Sign up here.

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