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ACE YOUR BASE Beauty pros swear that makeup brushes deliver the most natural and radiant foundation effect—something the smarties at By Terry took to heart when designing the new Light-Expert Click Brush ($65, b-glowing.com), which has liquid foundation built right in. One pump and its bristles fill with just the right amount of illuminating pigment; simply blend the silky formula all over using circular motions for a soft, dewy finish. YOUR SOLUTION TO CITY SKIN Pollution doesn’t just wreck the environment—it’s beating up your complexion, too. Fine particles floating in the air (from things like traffic emissions and soot) can break down your skin barrier, according to scientists at Procter & Gamble, who compared the effects of city versus suburban living on more than 200 women in a recent study.…

6min Amount of extra time you should take eating your meal to net a smidge more calorie burn. Chewing slowly doesn’t just help you better gauge your hunger; it also prompts your body to turn up its furnace and use more energy to digest food plus absorb and store nutrients. SOURCE: Tokyo Institute of Technology Veggies are the latest to go under the knife in the nose-to-tail dining trend. “Peels and tops are full of nutrients and nuanced flavors. So often, we’re throwing out the best part,” says cook and farmers’ market vendor Alana Chernila, the author of The Homemade Kitchen. She likes to pair components of a vegetable in a single dish, as in caramelized fennel topped with chopped fronds, or roasted carrots drizzled with this savory pesto: In…

If your complexion is suddenly greasy and broken out, red and blotchy, or dry and flaky, there are, of course, the usual suspects to blame: your period (high androgen levels can cause pimples), stress (anxiety stokes inflammation in the skin, spurring acne), or a night of not enough zzz’s (which ups stress and interrupts skin repair). But beyond those, there are more mysterious things that can lead your skin to rebel out of the blue, things the pros look for—and now you will, too. For instance, when his patients who travel routinely returned complaining of skin issues, Dennis Gross, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City, began questioning whether the different tap water could be at play. Sure enough, he discovered that what comes out of your faucet can dictate…

It’s about time to take your runs back inside, and we’ve got the heart-pumping, muscle- musclesculpting mash-up that will actu- sculpting actually make you look forward to ally heading to the treadmill again. “This combo is the perfect full-body routine,” says Debora Warner, the founder of the Mile High Run Club, a fitness studio in New York City whose group treadmill-to-strength-training classes are a hit with runners and regular gym-goers alike. And since you need to run only a quarter mile at a time, anyone can ace it. (But we guarantee that after a few weeks of doing this routine, you’ll also increase your endurance.) How it works: You do a quarter mile at close-to-sprint speed, then hop off the treadmill for a quick set or two of kettlebell moves.…

You want a vacation that leaves you refreshed and reinvigorated. Done! We found the hotels, lodges, and retreats offering the fittest, healthiest, most dynamic and fun perks imaginable. Pack up—life is about to get very exciting. Activity Outfitters YOGIS’ NIRVANA Yogascapes; worldwide Besides perfecting your crow pose, Yogascapes retreats give you plenty of time for hiking, swimming, touring local wineries, and enjoying nutritionistapproved farm-to-table meals. (From $599 for domestic trips, yogascapes.com) WHITE-WATER ADVENTURE O.A.R.S.; worldwide You need only to focus on staying in the raft when you hit the rapids. O.A.R.S. guides tote your gear, set up camp, and do the cooking in some of the most gorgeous locations on earth, including the Grand Canyon and Fiji. (From $300 a day for domestic trips, oars.com) BIKING GETAWAY DuVine Cycling and…

They’re each extremely healthy in their own way, but together, cruciferous vegetables and a lean cut of steak are a powerful combination , says Keri Gans, R.D.N., a Shape advisory board member and the author of The Small Change Diet. In addition to protein and iron, beef is rich in selenium, a mineral that boosts the immune system, regulates thyroid hormones, and protects against cancer. Broccoli, radishes, and other cruciferous veggies also have cancer-fighting power, thanks to high levels of the compound sulforaphane. Pair the two superstars and you’ve got a delicious healthy dish. Crunchy Vegetable and Beef Salad Serves: 4 Active time: 20 minutes Total time: 35 minutes 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon plus…

They may look like white carrots, but they have a sweet nutty taste that’s all their own. And it's precisely that rich flavor that makes these nutritious root veggies (a cup of parsnips has more than five grams of fiber and lots of B vitamins, including folate) deliver big at dinner or in a dessert. Grab a bunch and get cooking with these three ways work with them. Salt-roast Them “Mix four to five cups of kosher salt with some chopped thyme, rosemary, black peppercorns, and cold water, creating a sandy texture. Spread a thin layer on a sheet pan, add parsnips, and cover fully with the rest of the salt mixture. Bake for 30 minutes at 400 degrees, cut open with a knife, remove parsnips and drizzle with oil.”…

There’s a sneaky type of anxiety that lurks beneath your consciousness, undetected for the most part but certainly not inert . This isn’t that obvious angst we feel when we’re under recognizable duress, but rather a vague mental and physical state that experts call iceberg stress, so named because the teeny tip that is apparent on the surface is nothing compared with what’s looming below. “Iceberg stress can be triggered by habits so ingrained that we may not always be aware of them, such as perfectionism or negative selftalk,” explains David Lewis, Ph.D., a psychologist and a fellow of the International Stress Management Association. For instance, you look at your neighbor’s house and lament that yours will never be as chic; at work, you worry that your boss is frustrated…

Middle Eastern Tacos Exotic ingredient: Ras el hanout spice mix TIP Check the spice aisle at your grocery store, order it online, or make your own: Combine 2 parts each ground coriander, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, smoked paprika, and sweet paprika with 1 part each ground allspice, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Middle Eastern Tacos Exotic Ingredient: Ras El Hanout Spice Mix Serves: 4 Active time: 10 minutes Total time: 25 minutes 6 red radishes, trimmed and diced ¼ cup pitted green olives, sliced ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped, plus whole leaves for serving 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon ras el hanout Kosher salt 1 pound ½-inch-thick lamb shoulder steaks or beef skirt steaks 12 6-inch corn tortillas Tzatziki…

For me, a scuba diving trip is the perfect healthy vacation: It energizes and rejuvenates, and it’s also a really great workout. TALK TO ME! Email me at askelizabeth@shape.com with thoughts, questions, and feedback. And follow me on Instagram @EGAEDITOR . Going on vacation isn’t always easy. There’s the research, the reservations, requesting time off from work (which, sadly, is getting harder for many of us to do), the cost. Sometimes it just doesn’t seem worth the hassle. But it absolutely is. The stress reduction and perspective adjustment you get from an escape simply can’t be beat. Even better, you can boost those benefits with exercise. Add physical activity to any getaway and you’ve set yourself up for a powerful dose of happiness. We feel so strongly about the payoff…

The power clutch Pop your cell phone into the sleek, stripey Kate Spade New York and Everpurse wristlet (center, $198, kate spade.com) and you’ll never worry about it running out of juice when you’re on the go— there’s a built-in charger that’s compatible with any recent iPhone. The clutch is both fun to flash and easy to stash in a gym bag, so you don’t have to walk around double-fisted. Back home, just rest the clutch on its special charging pad to reload its battery. Healthier Heels . . . And they’re sexy. When Marion Parke, a podiatrist with a penchant for beautiful shoes, was hobbled by a few too many pairs, she decided to create her own line. (Good thing, since the most recent data shows that high heel–related…

You’ve heard that chomping gum can cut your chance of developing cavities (by revving your production of acidneutralizing saliva). Now there’s proof that it helps you concentrate too. Chewing a stick temporarily raises your level of the hormone cortisol, which helps keep you engaged and alert and, in turn, allows you to think quicker, according to a study in the journal BioMed Research International. 60 min Recommended daily limit for listening to headphones; any more and you increase your odds for hearing loss. Need to go longer? Protect your ears by lowering the volume enough to hear people talking over the tunes. BOOST YOUR BOOSTER It’s flu shot time. Read these tips before you roll up your sleeve and you’ll minimize your chances of getting sick. Six hours before your…

How much power do you want in your power red? On one end of the scale, you’ve got sheer formulas that are so hydrating, so juicy, so easy to use. Reach for these lighter textures when your lips need a little extra hydration or you want to make them look fuller, says Marcus Monson, a celebrity makeup artist for Guerlain. As you introduce deeper color, you’re swapping moisture for staying power. “Formulas with more pigment will last longer and stay brighter,” Monson says. We’ll make cherry-picking your next red lipstick even easier: Just choose from the range of finishesh. 1 BALM-LIKE Guerlain KissKiss Roselip Hydrating & Plumping Tinted Lip Balm in Crazy Bouquet ($37, bloomingdales.com). 2 SEMI-SHEER Pacifica Devocean Lipstick in Firebird ($14, target.com). 3 HIGH SHINE Clé de Peau…

30 SECONDS Bring lashes to life Swipe on Urban Decay Mascara Resurrection ($16, urbandecay.com) to soften your a.m. mascara so you can reapply a fresh coat without clumps. 2 MINUTES Wipe off the grime Like hand sanitizer for your body but without the drying alcohol, soothing Yuni No-Rinse Body Cleansing Foam ($19, yuni beauty.com) gently cleans away sweat and odor—no rinsing required—when there’s no time for a postgym shower. 20 SECONDS Sponge away shine Blotterazzi by Beautyblender ($20, sephora.com) is the first reusable blotter. Dab it on your T-zone or any other slick area to degrease, then pop it back into its mirrored compact. 40 SECONDS Reboot your do Hair deodorizer, shampoo, and volumizer in one, Marc Anthony True Professional 2nd Day Clear Dry Shampoo ($8, riteaid.com) goes on clear,…

Find your workout sweet spot. Scan for more online. SLIM YOUR THIGHS IN SEVEN MOVES THE RIGHT WEIGHTS FOR YOUR WORKOUT FREE FITNESS CLASSES! No wonder you’re confused. Depending on when you read or listen to the news, you’re working out either too much or not enough. Last November, shortly after headlines praised the seven-minute workout, emerging research lowered the bar to one minute. (The study, published in the journal PLOS One, found that doing just 60 seconds of intense exercise within an otherwise easy 10-minute workout three times a week boosted endurance and lowered blood pressure.) But if you were paying attention last April, you might have felt like a slacker. That’s when a study in JAMA Internal Medicine pinned the magic number at more like an hour a…

“A trainer told me there is no such thing as lower abs. Really?” —Alyssa, 28, Washington, D.C. Really. Your rectus abdominis (what gives you the appearance of a six-pack) is one big muscle that runs from the bottom of your ribs to the top of your pelvis, explains Michele Olson, Ph.D., a professor of exercise physiology at Auburn University at Montgomery. Any abs move you do will work the entire muscle, but certain moves cause the contraction to kick off at one end or the other. “A crunch makes the top of the rectus abdominis tighten first because you curl your ribs toward your pelvis, whereas a reverse crunch starts the contraction at the lower part because you curl your pelvis toward your chest,” Olson says. For strong, sleek abs…

WANT TO REACH AGE 100? EAT THESE FOODS A NEW SCIENCE-BACKED WEIGHT- LOSS FORMULA CARBS THAT BOOST BRAINPOWER Make Your Puree Fill a blender or a food processor a little more than halfway with cooked vegetables. (If you’re using a softer vegetable like zucchini, you can blend it raw.) Add ¼ cup of water and season with salt, spices, and herbs of your choice. Puree, drizzling in grapeseed or canola oil and more water until you get the consistency you want (thinner for a dressing, thicker for a sandwich filling). Add vinegar or lemon juice to taste to brighten the flavor. Or for extra creaminess, fold in some Greek yogurt. Carrot Pizza When your dough is cooked halfway, top it with carrot puree (carrot blended with cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili…

If you want to really make a difference in your energy levels, you need to start at the source: your mitochondria, the tiny dynamos that live in every cell of the body. These powerhouses convert food into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which becomes your body’s main source of fuel. “Mitochondria are so important because they regulate the way the body generates energy,” explains Ann Marie Chiasson, M.D., the assistant director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. And that process directly affects how quickly you burn fat, how well you recover from exercise, your capacity to fight off disease, and your ability to focus. As you approach your forties, however, your mitochondria become more sluggish and eventually die , thus draining your energy, slowing your metabolism, and…

THE MOTIVATION Two years ago, Joanna discovered that her health was at risk after she gained 50 pounds. “My doctor told me that if I didn’t change my lifestyle, I could end up with type 2 diabetes,” says the mental health therapist. “I quickly chose to get healthy.” NAME Joanna Harberts AGE 36 HOME Ventura, California START WEIGHT 196 lb CURRENT WEIGHT 143 lb THE WORKOUT Joanna joined a gym and invested in personal training sessions that combined cardio, weights, and highintensity intervals. “I was so out of shape I threw up after my first workout!” she says. She also logged time on the treadmill, elliptical, and stairclimber. THE DIET Joanna gave up grilled cheese sandwiches and began eating lean protein, vegetables, and whole grains. But she battled sugar and…

The new emotional eating. FOR LIZ KATZ, a busy marketing manager in New York City, food is mainly about functionality. “I’ve always loved to eat, but my priorities have changed,” says Liz, 27, who grew up watching cooking shows but now doesn’t like to set foot in the grocery store, lest she be tempted by cookies and crackers. “I’m cutting back on carbs, so I mostly have a lot of kale salads and grilled chicken at my desk,” she explains. “My meals are healthy and convenient.” What they are not is particularly pleasurable. For a growing number of Americans, eating has become a mission to get as many good nutrients, such as protein, fiber, and antioxidants, as we can in the least amount of time. We also don’t want to…

Get up, go strong Let us make a case for the morning workout, one that might finally compel you to leap from the sheets straight into spandex. All those seemingly routine tasks you’re about to rack up today—pulling together your outfit, checking email, decluttering your desk—involve decision making, which taps into the same mental-energy reserve that fuels the will to exercise, explains psychologist Josh Davis, Ph.D., the author of the new book Two Awesome Hours. “If you’re mentally fatigued, it’s harder to access that willpower.” Hit the gym first thing, on the other hand, and your mental tank is potentially at its fullest.…

STEAL THIS MANTRA “Wear your strength like a badge of honor. #strongissexy” Holly Rilinger, Flywheel instructor, Nike master trainer, and costar of Bravo’s Work Out New York, via Twitter @HollyRilinger Trading laces These new elastic bands by Hickies ($15 to $18 for a 14-pack, hickies.com) not only turn your sneakers into slip-ons that won’t come undone, but when strategically placed, they also create the perfect level of snugness for your sport. Running? Go parallel, as shown above. Boot campers, crisscross them for a tighter hold. Or if you’re just kicking around town, check the company’s website for looser lacing techniques. Pick a color or three; there are 19 available to elevate your sneaker style. Shorter Intervals, Better Workout Plus your sweat session will feel even easier. In a study in…

Two body-friendly formulas: argan and pomegranate oils, which can go on fingers, toes, and everywhere in between. “All of your skin needs antioxidants, and these two boast high levels,” Vargas says. SIX GENIUS BEAUTY HACKS THE GUIDE TO PERFECT BROWS FRUIT-INFUSED SKIN CARE For Your Body Because moisture levels take a dive in the winter (damn you, indoor heat, cooler temps, and hot showers! ), you’ll need to use a thicker, richer oil from the neck down. Choose natural plant oils over mineral-based varieties, “and apply the oil immediately after you get out of the shower, when your skin is a little damp, to seal the moisture in,” says Elizabeth Tanzi, M.D., a clinical professor of dermatology at the George Washington Medical Center. You can use body oil alone or,…

Actually, it’s about my pubes if that makes this story less TMI, though somehow I doubt it. Anyway, it was right around the time of my eighth wedding anniversary and I was road-testing the Schick Hydro Silk TrimStyle, a combination hydrating razor and bikini trimmer. In the moment, I had a brilliant idea: Wouldn’t it be a sweet gesture to shave a heart shape just like in the Schick commercial? And I have to say, in the steamy haze of the shower, I thought it looked pretty good. But when I stepped out and faced the mirror, I gasped: That’s no heart, that’s . . . an amoeba? My design was a disaster, but the trouble wasn’t the trimmer. Thanks to my twin pregnancy and C-section scar (totally worth it,…

Day 1 ← Spin Win: a Shirt With Mesh Sleeves to Keep You Cool Paired With Light and Tight Shorts. The white tee lets you show off your fun bra. 1 Lorna Jane Revolution Tee ($60, lornajane.com). 2 Sweat Crew by Adrienne Ho Harness Fashion Bra ($33, pacsun.com). 3 Under Armour HeatGear Armour Printed Shorty ($30, ua.com). Day 2 Reflective Arm Patches and Bright Stripes Make You Unmissable on a Road Ride. 1 Gapfit Reflective Pullover ($60, gap.com). 2 MinkPink Move Dream Chaser 3∕4 Leggings ($69, nordstrom.com). 3 Skechers Stretch Fit Glider sneakers ($75, skechers.com). Day 3 You Can Run in This Slim Puffer! Wear a Moisture-wicking Top to Stay Dry. 1 Vimmia Chalet Jacket ($230, vimmia.com). 2 Adidas by Stella McCartney The Pert Tee ($70, adidas.com). 3 Lululemon High…

Ten moves to totally toned If you belong to a gym or do CrossFit, you’ve seen a rower. Now get ready to make it your new favorite workout machine. “It ranks above and beyond any other piece of fitness equipment,” says Jared Stein, a lead instructor for CityRow in New York City, a studio that blends rowing intervals with strengthtraining moves. That’s because it uses more than 80 percent of your muscles with every stroke, Stein says, and burns some 540 calories per hour with minimal impact. If you belong to a gym or do CrossFit, you’ve seen a rower. Now get ready to make it your new favorite workout machine. “It ranks above and beyond any other piece of fitness equipment,” says Jared Stein, a lead instructor. Just look…

You can’t call CrossFit a trend anymore. Today there are more than 12,000 boxes (CrossFit gyms) worldwide—up 20 percent from last year, according to CrossFit, Inc. Credit much of CrossFit’s popularity to its body-transforming formula of mixing multi-joint exercises that use heavy weights and are done as quickly as possible with little rest. “Work out this way and you’ll improve muscle tone, feel stronger, and be able to do more exercises after just four to six weeks,” says John Porcari, Ph.D., an exercise physiologist at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. You’ll also slash fat. Women who did a CrossFit-style workout with moves like squats, dead lifts, and overhead presses for 20 minutes a day four days a week lost an average of 3.7 percent body fat in 10 weeks, a…

From your own kitchen . . . EAT THIS! Easy wonton soup In a saucepan over medium- mediumhigh heat, cook 2 tablespoons high minced garlic, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, and 1 teaspoon chile paste (like sambal oelek) in 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Stir frequently until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, scraping up any brown bits, and then 13∕4 cups lowsodium chicken broth and cup sodium chicken broth and ∕4 cup 3∕water. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Bring to a boil and add 8 mini dumplings (like Trader Joe’s Chicken Cilantro Mini Wontons) and 3∕4 cup shelled edamame, and cook for 2 minutes more. Add a handful of fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Divide between two bowls and…

Piri Piri Chicken With Slaw Chef Curtis Stone of Maude in Beverly Hills, California Serves: 4 Active time: 35 minutes Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes 6 large red Fresno chiles, chopped 4 red Thai chiles, stemmed 5 garlic cloves ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning ⅔ cup olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2 to 3 pieces each 1 small white onion, thinly sliced 1 lemon, thinly sliced ¼ small head green cabbage, very thinly sliced ¼ English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into thin half-moons ¼ red onion, very thinly sliced ¼ cup julienned carrots ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced Juice and zest of 1 lime 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 flatbreads or naan…

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In a grainy iPhone video taken last summer, Misty Cojeland sits against a wall in her leotard and tights during a rehearsal at the American Ballet Theatre as its artistic director announces that she's been named a principal dancer, the first-ever African-Americ first-ever African-American woman to hold one of the woman to hold one of the top posts. What happened top posts. What happened next off camera: “I called next off camera: “I called my boyfriend,” recalls Copeland boyfriend,” recalls Copeland, who had burst into tears who had burst into tears at the news. Then it was ba the news. Then it was back to practice as the congr to practice as the congratulatory tweets flooded in. latory tweets flooded in. (From Oprah: “Brava! Ya (From Oprah: “Brava! Yay! And…