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There’s no denying that regular workout is important for maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. After all, it strengthens your body, boosts your energy levels, and contributes to overall well-being.

However, equally important is unwinding and relaxing after an intense gym session. During this recovery period, your muscles repair, and your mind finds solace.

While traditional methods like stretching and meditation are the recommended ways to unwind, recently, some gymgoers have turned to vaping for the same purpose. It offers them a simple and enjoyable way to wind down, especially after a high-intensity workout.

Do you want to know how? If yes, keep reading!

Promoting Relaxation

After an intense workout, your body releases endorphins. It leaves you feeling exhilarated and full of energy. However, due to such high energy levels, relaxing sometimes becomes challenging. Vaping can help bridge this gap, providing a calming effect that allows you to unwind without feeling overwhelmed.

Put simply, during vaping, you inhale the vapors and release the smoke. It allows you to focus on your breath and release tension from your body. Plus, the flavors in the e-liquid also offer a pleasant sensory indulgence.

However, this effectiveness depends significantly on the cart pen you use. A high-quality pen from a reputed smoke shop will ensure you get a consistent and enjoyable experience. Are you still confused? If yes, visit KING’s Pipe | Best Online Head Shop | Bongs, Pipes, Rigs, and Vaporizers to get more information. Nevertheless, make sure to read the customer reviews before you get any product.

Alleviate Muscle Tension

It’s pretty common to feel tight and sore muscles due to physical exertion. Fortunately, vaping can help reduce muscle tension and promote relaxation.

Vaping generally uses a slow breathing technique that helps release built-up tension in your muscles. Moreover, some vape juices contain ingredients like CBD (cannabidiol), which have potential muscle-relaxing properties and anti-inflammatory properties. In short, easing muscle discomfort and stiffness.

However, it’s crucial to ensure that your CBD products are of high quality and sourced from reputable manufacturers. This way, you can be confident that you are getting the full potential benefits of CBD for effective muscle tension relief.

Distraction from Exercise Fatigue

Often times after a workout, people feel physically and mentally drained. Trying to vape can potentially act as a distraction, providing a moment of relaxation and enjoyment. It is because you shift your focus to inhaling the flavorful vapor, momentarily diverting your attention from any lingering exhaustion.

The sensory experience of various e-liquids flavors, such as fruity, dessert, or refreshing options, further makes the distraction even more enjoyable.

However, you must always consult a healthcare professional before adding vaping to your wellness routine. It is especially important if you have any existing health conditions or are taking medications.

To Sum It All Up

As you explore the potential of vaping as a post-gym relaxation, consult your healthcare professionals. Also, striking the perfect balance in your relaxation routine is important to ensure you feel relaxed and not overwhelmed. So, give it a try and see how it helps you!

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Beat the heat on hot summer days with these cool, refreshing and totally healthy summer recipes that the whole family will love!

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut-Ginger Sauce

These Thai chicken lettuce wraps are sublime. Made with chicken strips marinated in yogurt and spices, plus a creamy, drool-worthy peanut ginger sauce, it’s the perfect crowd-pleasing recipe. Plus, the peanut-ginger dipping sauce goes great with vegetables, pita chips and more so be sure to keep any leftovers.

Get The Recipe For This Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut-Ginger Sauce

Grilled Peaches & Pineapple Photo Credit: Get Healthy U

There are not very many desserts that contain no added sugar, but this recipe for grilled peaches and pineapple contains just that; no added sugar needed! Cooking peaches and pineapple on the grill creates delicious caramelization on the fruit and makes for one beautiful dessert in just 10 minutes.

Eat them on their own or serve them up with some vanilla bean ice cream and fresh basil!

Get The Recipe and Tips For Grilled Peaches & Pineapple

Healthy Tuna Salad Photo Credit: Get Healthy U

When you need to get something healthy but filling on the table quickly for lunch, there’s nothing better than tuna salad sandwiches! This healthy tuna salad recipe made with yellowfin tuna can be mixed up in 5 minutes or less and layered between your favorite bread or rolled up into lettuce wraps. 

Make This Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe

Beet Burgers with Chipotle Aioli Photo Credit: Get healthy U

Beet burgers have become one of my favorite healthy obsessions. I consider myself to be a somewhat of an “expert” since I have tried and tasted so many. I mixed and matched several recipes and came up with this version that has a Mexican twist to it!

Filled with fresh tasty ingredients, this healthy burger has great texture and flavor. Sometimes, I double this recipe and keep the beet burgers in my freezer. They are easy to thaw and cook up for a quick meal later in the week!

Make This Beet Burgers with Chipotle Aioli Recipe

Kabobs On The Grill Photo Credit: Get Healthy U

Kabobs are a summer staple and making them could not be easier!

The great thing about kabos on the grill is how versatile and customizable they are. Like chicken but not shrimp? Great. Love mushrooms but meh on zucchini? Easy peasy.

Kabobs are great for company too. Keep it easy, colorful, and delicious and get grilling today! And it never hurts to make extra for leftovers!!

Kabobs On The Grill (3 Easy Recipes)

Healthy Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl Photo Credit: Get Healthy U

Skip the long lines at Chipotle and make this healthy chipotle chicken bowl recipe at home! It takes about 30 minutes to make a lower calorie bowl at home and you can fully customize it with all your favorite toppings. 

Make This Healthy Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe

Lavender Lemonade Photo Credit: Get Healthy U

There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot day than a glass of ice cold lemonade. We love making pitchers of this lavender lemonade recipe all summer; lemon and lavender make a delightful flavor pairing. 

Make This Lavender Lemonade Recipe

Grilled Golden Beet Salad With Quinoa and Citrus Dressing Photo Credit Shutterstock

This golden beet salad made with quinoa and a citrus dressing is so flavor-packed, nutritious, and beautiful to boot.

I absolutely love beets. They are one of my favorite foods, so when I spy the beautiful and less common golden beet at the farmer’s market or grocery store, I get really excited to make this salad.

I eat this golden beet salad as a weekday lunch, but it also makes for an impressive side dish when I’m hosting a group. I appreciate how easy it is to whip together and that I can make all the parts ahead of time if I want.

Get The Recipe For Grilled Golden Beet Salad With Quinoa and Citrus Dressing

Strawberry Mango White Wine Sangria Photo Credit: Get Healthy U

As summer weather warms up, nothing is more refreshing than a cold glass of this easy white sangria! This delicious wine cocktail recipe for strawberry mango sangria is the perfect patio drink for a hot summer day. 
It has everything you love about a classic white wine sangria recipe – fruit and wine – but with a strawberry, mango twist!

We love making up this white sangria recipe for any guests that stop by during your summer gatherings like backyard BBQ or evening picnics. Feel free to experiment with a variety of fruits as mentioned in the variations section below; there are so many delicious combinations.

Make This Strawberry Mango White Wine Sangria Recipe

Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad Photo Credit: Shutterstock

I love a good cobb salad. It’s always been one of my favorites when I go out to eat, but the truth is that a traditional cobb salad isn’t all that healthy. Most are filled with calories from the dressing they use or the extra serving of bacon. So this healthy cobb salad version is lighter and filled with fresh veggies! The edamame, avocado, and turkey bacon offer tons of protein, but you could always add grilled chicken on top as well.

This healthy Cobb Salad is the perfect light dinner or lunch. If you prepare the turkey bacon ahead of time, this recipe is a snap to assemble and looks fantastic.

Get The Recipe For This Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad

Trader Joe’s Curry Chicken Salad (Copycat Recipe) Photo Credit: Get Healthy U

This crunchy Thai salad hits so many levels of goodness. It’s loaded with good-for-you ingredients, it tastes so crunchy and fresh, and it’s gluten-free and dairy-free making it super versatile for an array of people.

Make The Recipe For Crunchy Thai Chicken Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing (GF + DF)

14 Health Benefits of Cucumbers (And a Few Refreshing Recipes) PHoto Credit: Depositphotos

From promoting healthy skin to improving your memory, check out the top 14 health benefits of cucumbers below. And if you’re lucky enough to have a load from your garden or farmers market on hand, you’ll definitely want to check out some of our favorite cucumber recipes too!

14 Health Benefits of Cucumbers (And a Few Refreshing Recipes)

Highest Rated Low-Calorie Smoothies Photo Credit: Depositphotos

Whether as an on-the-go breakfast as you run to work in the morning, an energizing afternoon pick-me-up, or a refreshing beverage to cool down from a hot summer day, all are great reasons to whip up one of these highly rated smoothies!

Smoothies are naturally packed with many nutrients and it makes being able to consume multiple fruits and vegetables in one sitting a lot easier than if you have to chew each one. They are also a great source of fiber since you’re including whole fruits and/or vegetables

Highest Rated Low-Calorie Smoothies

Sometimes we get too comfortable with our regular gym routine, and that includes our gym. One of the biggest drawbacks of being away from your go-to gym is our dependency on more fancy equipment. You don’t have to worry about being creative because of your access to all the gym toys. However, the most significant advantages to being on the road is the opportunity to become innovative with what’s around you.

If you’re the type who likes to maintain their gains while away from the gym, The Fitness Maverick has got something special for you. Gareth Sapstead, MSc C.S.C.S. physique strength coach, provides an upper- and lower-body strength workout you can do anywhere, specifically for physique development and lean muscle gain.

All you’ll need is a resistance band—and you—to complete this band and bodyweight workout.

How to Do the Band & Bodyweight Workout

Perform the A and B supersets for the prescribed sets and reps and all the sets and reps on the straight sets before moving on to the next exercise. Alternate between the upper and lower body workouts 3 or 4 times a week, or use them as standalone workouts when you drag yourself away from the buffet.

Upper Body Band & Bodyweight Workout

1A. Resistance Band Face Pulls: 4 sets 12-15 reps

1B. Push-ups (use the resistance band to make it harder): 4 sets, 10-12 reps. Take 3 seconds to lower down, 1-second hold at the bottom, and explosive return to the top.

90 seconds rest between supersets.

2A. Band straight-arm lat pulldown: 3 sets 15-20 reps

2B. Single-arm band shoulder press : 3 sets, 10-15 on each arm.

90 seconds rest between supersets.

• Band rear delt pulls: 3 sets, 15-20 on each arm, 60 seconds rest between sets.
• Seated band row 100s – Use the resistance band you have available and complete 100 reps in as few sets as possible with as little rest as possible. To perform the row, sit with your legs straight and loop the band underneath your feet.

Lower Body Bodyweight Band Workout

Warm Up

• X Band walks: 2 sets x 60 seconds
  Rest 60 seconds between sets.
• Clam raises:  2 sets, 10-15 reps each side
  Rest 90 seconds between sets.

Series A

1A. Reverse Nordic Curl (a.k.a., bodyweight leg extension): 3 sets, 10-15 reps
1B. Plank leg extensions: 3 sets, 10-15 reps
Rest 90 seconds between sets.

Series B

2A. Bodyweight single-leg hip thrust: 3 sets, 10-15 reps
2B. Bodyweight Bulgarian split-squat. (Use a slow eccentric tempo to add difficulty): 3 sets, 12-20 reps (each side)
Rest 90 seconds between sets.

Series C

3 sets 12-20 reps on each side, 90 seconds rest.

3A.  Band single-leg Romanian deadlift: 3  sets, 15-20 reps (each leg)
3B.  Ab walkouts: 3 sets,  6-8 reps
Rest 90 seconds between sets.

 

The annual World’s Strongest Nation (WSN) is a fitting battle of strength between two international superstars. This year, with former World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champions Eddie Hall (2017) and Martins Licis (2019) once again captaining Team UK and Team USA, respectively, the contest is sure to present another entertaining gauntlet in Liverpool, England. That’s especially true now that both superstars know who’s on their team.

On July 22, 2023, the Giants Live organization — which organizes the WSN and promotes the competition — revealed the full rosters for Team UK and Team USA over its Instagram page. Both lineups are star-studded with some of the biggest active names in strongman and strongwoman. The contest is scheduled to take place across the pond on November 18, 2023.

Here’s an overview of the Team UK roster at the 2023 WSN:

2023 World’s Strongest Nation Roster | Team UK

• Eddie Hall | Captain
• Donna Moore
• Andrea Thompson
• Rebecca Roberts
• Lucy Underdown
• Tom Stoltman
• Luke Stoltman
• Mark Felix
• Gavin Bilton

Team UK has a few unique qualities. They are as follows:

Team UK By The Numbers

• Two former WSM champions (Hall in 2017, Tom Stoltman from 2021-2022)
• Three former World’s Strongest Woman champions (Moore in 2016-2017, 2019, Thompson in 2018, Roberts in 2021)
• The current strongwoman deadlift World Record holder (Underdown, 300 kilograms/661.4 pounds from 2021)
• The current Wrecking Ball Hold World Record holder (Felix, time of 2:20.49 from 2022)

Here’s a rundown of the Team USA roster at the 2023 WSN:

2023 World’s Strongest Nation Roster | Team USA

• Martins Licis | Captain
• Gabi Dixson
• Inez Carrasquillo
• Nadia Stowers
• Victoria Long
• Trey Mitchell
• Evan Singleton
• Kevin Faires
• Spenser Remick

Team USA also has a few distinctive attributes. They are:

Team USA By The Numbers

• One former WSM champion (Licis in 2019)
• The two-time reigning Shaw Classic (SC) champion (Mitchell from 2021-2022)
• The 2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic (GLSC) champion (Singleton)
• The 2023 Arnold Strongwoman Classic (ASWC) champion (Long)
• The Dinnie Stones World Record holder (Faires, 31 feet and seven inches from 2023)
• The strongwoman Log Lift World Record holder (Carrasquillo, 145.9 kilograms/321.6 pounds from 2023)

With such a diverse catalog of achievements and repertoire of skill sets, the 2023 WSN seems like a balanced duel of strength on paper between both teams.

There aren’t many team-oriented contests in strongman and strongwoman, let alone any like the WSN, that feature so many accomplished athletes. One thing’s for sure — these two squads should put on a unique show in Liverpool this fall.

Featured image: @giantslivestrongman on Instagram

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