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The Daily Check-In 6.5

Build your inner strength.

Strengthen like a yogi: chair pose

“In Chair Pose, you’re basically holding an isometric squat, which builds positional strength,” says Matt Berenc, director of education at the Equinox Fitness Training Institute. “Everything from head to toe is involved, especially the glutes.” Your goal is to get lower, ultimately holding the position at a 90-degree angle for as long as you can. ​Watch Jade Alexis demonstrate in her Vinyasa: Building Full Body Strength class on Variis.
“In Chair Pose, you’re basically holding an isometric squat, which builds positional strength,” says Matt Berenc, director of education at the Equinox Fitness Training Institute. “Everything from head to toe is involved, especially the glutes.” Your goal is to get lower, ultimately holding the position at a 90-degree angle for as long as you can. ​Watch Jade Alexis demonstrate in her Vinyasa: Building Full Body Strength class on Variis.

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EAT

Cleanse your palate.

Lemon verbena has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Here, it flavors a palate-cleansing granita. If you can’t find the plant, swap in lemongrass or just use extra mint. Prep this tonight for a light dessert tomorrow.

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DE-STRESS

My favorite films: David Siik

Whether you’ve been running more than usual or have taken a hiatus, these movies will amp your love for the sport, says David Siik, creator of Precision Run.

- Without Limits (1998): “There are several versions of the story of Steve Prefontaine, but this is the best one in my opinion.”

- Spirit of The Marathon (2007): “This is an incredible documentary of both amateurs and elites training for the Chicago Marathon that everyone should see.”

-McFarland USA (2015): “For those that like something a little more recent, this is such a great underdog story.”

- Breaking2 (2017): “This science-rich documentary follows the Nike squad attempting to break two hours in the marathon.”

CONNECT

Picture a stranger.

In isolation, it’s easy to default to the mindset of “I’m all alone,” says Nanika Coor, Psy.D., therapist at Brooklyn Parent Therapy. Feel more connected with this three-step process:

1. Acknowledge your emotions. 'I’m having a really hard time right now.'

2. Remember that tough times are a fact of life—for everyone.

3. Imagine someone (a friend or stranger) who may be sharing your feelings in that moment, and mentally be with them. 'We’re struggling, but we’ll get through it.'

COME TOGETHER.

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