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Fitness
EASY EXERCISES FOR WHEN YOU’RE DESK-BOUND
Stuck at a desk all day? Here are three easy exercises to do with the camera turned off during that Zoom meeting that could have been an email. A word of warning: don’t try these with a wheeled desk chair
MANUAL STOPWATCHES MAKE A GRAND RETURN New England running brand Tracksmith teamed up with vintage watch dealer Wind Vintage to release a dazzling collection of vintage stopwatches from historic watch brands like Breitling and Heuer. The coolest of the bunch may be the Heuer Clubmate, an official Olympic timer from the 1980s, or a Heuer stopwatch made for New York City’s gym teachers and high school sports coaches back in the 1960s. While the collection of one-offs has since sold out, runners and swimmers of all stripes should be on the lookout for vintage manual stopwatches if they’re looking to add a bit of style (and reliability) to their
training regimen.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND MASSAGE GUNS
Athletes everywhere are using massage guns these days, but how do they work? The idea, in a nutshell, is that “percussive therapy” increases blood flow to muscles. It’s not a scam; using a massage gun after working out can help prevent soreness and stiffness by reducing lactic acid buildup. There’s even some evidence that using a massage gun before working out might help prevent muscle fatigue in the first place.
The Endorsement
Concept2 SkiErg
No matter if you live in the city or somewhere that winter barely ex- ists, with Concept2’s SkiErg, you can experience the lung and mus- cle-busting workout that is Nordic skiing. Using the same flywheel resistance system as a rowing ma- chine, users pull down on cords that emulate ski poles, building strength and endurance in the process. The “double-pole” technique hits every- thing — arms, shoulders, core, legs — by creating a downward crunch motion. It’s gonna hurt. $770 USD
3 NEW SPORTS DOCUMENTARIES TO WATCH
Pelé: Using archival footage and interviews, this Netflix produc- tion charts the life and career of Brazil’s most iconic footballer.
Untold: Malice at the Palace:
This doc investigates the cul- tural ramifications of the NBA’s most infamous incident.
Bruno v Tyson: Sky Original travels back in time to 1989 to recap the bout between Frank Bruno and Mike Tyson.
Tricep Dips: Put your palms flat on the seat of your chair facing forward. Extend your legs. Bend your elbows to lower yourself down. Push back up. Repeat.
Chair Squats: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Keep your chest open. Sit down as you would into a chair. Keep your weight in your heels. Stand up.
Knee Tucks: Grip your chair, clench your abs, lean back, and lift both legs into the air. Bring one knee to your chest. Alter- nate sides.
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