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January 6, 2021

When doing dance-based workouts, think fitness first.

Dance for fitness.

Group fitness instructor Daigi-Ann Thompson’s Cardio Sculpt: Quick 10 class on Variis infuses dance into an efficient total-body workout. But, fitness should be the priority here: “Instead of thinking dance first, think fitness,” she says. For this squat-to-opposite-knee move in particular, start slow, then speed it up, then add the dance. “Little hop, little flare,” Thompson explains.
Group fitness instructor Daigi-Ann Thompson’s Cardio Sculpt: Quick 10 class on Variis infuses dance into an efficient total-body workout. But, fitness should be the priority here: “Instead of thinking dance first, think fitness,” she says. For this squat-to-opposite-knee move in particular, start slow, then speed it up, then add the dance. “Little hop, little flare,” Thompson explains.

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Quick-hit smoothie: mango-cardamom

“Cardamom, a spice frequently used in Indian dishes, is actually related to ginger and has similar benefits for the digestive system,” says Mira Manek, London-based chef and author of the cookbook Saffron Soul. “Add to that antioxidant-packed raspberries and mango and this naturally sweet treat is as delicious as it is good for you.”

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ARE YOU OVER-USING EYE DROPS?

Dry eyes are a common symptom from staring at your computer all day. While drops are a natural solution, pick ones that are preservative-free if you use them more than once a day, says Jolie Turkmen, OD, optometrist at Maximeyes Optical in New York City. “Preservatives in eye drops are toxic with chronic use,” she notes. She recommends Refresh Optive Preservative-Free drops that come in individual, daily tubes that you use up within a day.

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FANTASIZE DURING SEX.

"Most people feel guilty for fantasies, so they simply don’t allow themselves to indulge in them when engaging in partnered sex," says sex therapist Todd Baratz, LMHC. "But fantasizing is totally normal and healthy. It can also be a way to deal with an overactive mind. By fantasizing you can keep your mind active, but focused on an erotic fantasy instead of the dishes."

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