Table of contents for January - February 2017 in Shape

Pick-up Sticks This will make thirsty lips smile: H20+ Oasis Lip Gels ($12, h2oplus.com) glide right over chapped areas to deliver the moisture of a balm with the shine of a gloss. All five shades are supersheer, so they’re extremely wearable—even the blue, which goes on clear and helps make teeth look high-beam. SPOT ON Witness the latest way to even out your complexion. Place Patchology Power Patch Dark Spot Correctors ($60, neimanmarcus.com) on your spots at bedtime; copper and zinc filaments create a microcurrent to help drive lightening ingredients (such as retinol and niacinamide) in your skin. In the morning, remov the patches and apply the included gel. Get ready to look on the bright side in as little as two weeks. INHALE, EXHALE A whiff of Armani Privé…

CLOCK OUT The new Apple Watch app takes the guesswork out of deepbreathing exercises. 313,499 The average number of colony-forming units (CFU) of bacteria per square centimeter on an exerciser’s water bottle, some of which could make you sick. For comparison, a pet bowl averages 47,383. Switch to a straw-top bottle and you’ll cut those bugs to 25.4 CFU, then clean the bottle with soap and hot water every night to nix lingering microbes before your next workout. SOURCE: treadmillreviews.net A Timely Reminder to Relax Wrist trackers first trained us to do a lap around the office every hour, and now they’ve taken to reminding us to Zen out. The latest variation is this new Apple Watch (from $269, apple.com). It comes equipped with an app called Breathe, which pings…

SCAN TO SHOP! Download the free Love My Shape app and scan the page. 1/Tweezerman ProCurl Lash Curler ($22, tweezerman.com). 2/Scunci Winter Wonders Barrette ($5, drugstores). 3/Real Techniques Bold Metals Collection 300 Tapered Blush Brush ($19, ulta.com). 4/Bulgari Rose Goldea ($155, bulgari.com). 5/Orlando Pita Play Strong Bond Split End Sealant ($26, ulta.com). 6/Patricia Morales Tough Love Collection ESE Slide Pin in Rose Gold ($40, patriciamorales.com). 7/Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips Lipstick in Secret Salma ($32, charlottetilbury.com). 8/Remington Decorative Headwrap ($6, similar styles available at Target). 9/Orlando Pita Play Climate Change Humidity Blocking Hair Spray ($28, ulta.com). From cheekbones to browbones, rose gold is one of the most beautifying shades for your skin. “The rosiness of the tone signals good health and vitality—think of that pretty, vibrant flush after a workout—while the…

1/iS Clinical Youth Intensive Crème ($195, dermstore.com). 2/Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Concentrate ($25) used with 3/Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream ($26, drugstores). 4/Neocutis MicroNight Riche ($195, neocutis.com). 5/Cosmedix Cell ID Nutritive Defense Serum ($110, cosmedix.com). A rare and lucky 10 percent of women are 1 cent considered “exceptional skin agers”: They ider eptional look at least 10 years younger than they ears oung are, according to a new study from Olay. ac tudy And why do they look so shockingly great? Researchers discovered that some share es ered a small genetic advantage, but the more anta significant link is that these women have signific thes omen a positive attitude toward themselves (many also ranked high in activity level sleep, sunscrren use and overall health). “This proves that most of skin aging…

– Julia,22, Boston Mobility encompasses two things: “Ensuring that your body has the range of motion to do what it’s supposed to do, as well as the motor control to use that range of motion,” says Kelly Starrett, a physical therapist, a coach, and the cofounder of MobilityWOD, an online better-movement resource. “Poor mobility means you’re leaving power, wattage, and strength on the table,” Starrett says. It also usually leads to bad form and inefficiency. Even if you think you move well, your mobility might need a tune-up. First, take Starrett’s quick test: “Use a foam roller or a lacrosse ball under any muscle; if you feel stiffness or pain, you’ve found a mobility problem.” Don’t move; breathe deeply. Then flex the muscle that’s atop the tool and hold for…

Jen Widerstrom, your monthly get-fit motivator, is a Shape advisory board member, a trainer (undefeated!) on NBC’s The Biggest Loser, the face of women’s fitness for Reebok, and the author of Diet Right for Your Personality Type, due out in February. Step 1/Acknowledge P Your Importance Why are the promises you make to yourself the easiest ones to break? Is it because the only person you’ll end up disappointing is yourself? Or that you’ve prioritized pleasing others over your goals? Either way, you deserve better than that. Think of a promise as a powerful muscle—like the glutes or lats— that can affect how your body looks, moves, and feels. Just like a muscle, you can strengthen your promise over time and develop it into one of your assets. The stronger…

Char and Puree Into a Flavorful Dip Halve leeks lengthwise and drizzle with ¼ cup olive oil . Season with salt and pepper and grill until charred, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip, cook 3 to 5 minutes more, then transfer to a baking pan. Cover with foil and place in a 375° oven; after about 10 minutes, add 1 head of garlic cloves. Cook leeks and garlic until tender, 35 to 50 minutes more. Let cool, slice leeks, then puree leeks, garlic, ¼ cup olive oil, and 1 cup chopped basil. Stir in 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar. Serve with crusty bread or crudités or on top of meat or fish. —Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton, owners and chefs at OX in Portland, Oregon Cook up a Sweet and Salty…

Healthy Breakfast Nachos Serves:4 Active time:10 minutes Total time:30 minutes 2 potatoes, sliced into 1∕8-inchthick rounds 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon cumin 6 eggs 3 cups spinach 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained Sea salt Black pepper ¼ cup shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese 2 cups preshredded coleslaw mix (green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ avocado, sliced 2 scallions, sliced ¼ cup plain, 2 percent Greek yogurt ¼ cup chopped cilantro, for garnish 4 tablespoons sliced black olives, for garnish 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges, for garnish 1. Preheat the oven to 425°. On a baking sheet, toss potatoes with 1 teaspoon oil, chili powder, and cumin; roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once,…

NAME: Ellie Burrows WHY SHE’LL WOW YOU: She’s bringing meditaion to the mainstream . WHERE YOU’LL FIND HER : MNDFL studios in New York City HOW SHE SPREADS THE ZEN Three years ago, sitting in her apartment on a meditation cushion after a year of travels “in pursuit of consciousness,” Burrows had a thought: “We have yoga mats at home, but so many of us still go to a studio. Could that apply to meditation, too?” With that, Burrows and a meditation teacher friend created MNDFL, airy, whitewashed studios in New York City that offer instructorled meditations so the rest of us could find calm without going all Eat, Pray, Love. Guilty pleasures Afternoon chocolate, good tequila, high-tops, and sleeping in. Words to live by From vulnerability comes strength. “Learning…

In her time as a top trainer, which includes whipping contestants (and couch sitters) into shape for NBC’s The Biggest Loser for the past two years, Jen Widerstrom has identified a short list of mega-exercises that pave the way to a superfit body. They are no-equipment classics but also the ones she witnessed many women struggle to nail with textbook form. Aim to conquer this mix of strengtheners, Widerstrom says, “and you’ll feel empowered like never before.” That’s because challenging moves like these sculpt a head-to-toe chain of muscles and build your athleticism and physical skills for a big shot of body confidence. To make sure you ace all six, Widerstrom breaks down the basics of each exercise on the following pages. Pump up your muscle capacity before each set…

LOVE MY SHAPE Nature has an amazing way of convincing you that you’re cool. In fact, just getting outside more often has a huge positive impact on your body pride, according to a recent study. One reason: Spending an afternoon in a wild landscape helps you focus on what your body can do for you, rather than what it looks like, which allows you to appreciate it more. For the biggest benefit, make a point of immersing yourself in the beautiful outdoors for a few hours at least once a week no matter the weather, with activities like nature walks or runs, biking, skiing, or kayaking. You’ll feel stronger, happier, and healthier. —Viren Swami, Ph.D., a professor of social psychology at Anglia Ruskin University in England and the author of…

Last spring, Shape launched a new campaign to body confidence and per- encourage and celebrate lled it Love My Shape, and we sonal positivity. We called ord—in this magazine, online, began to spread the word—in tandem with our charity through social media, in tanderm with our charity partner movemeant foundation –that when you take care of your self, you feel good about yourself , and that’s what shape is all about. When I took over this brand three year ago, it was often associated with helping women achieve the so-called bikini body. On a practical and personal level,this made no sense to me. Who can definitively say what a bikini body looks like? While Shape will always be about health, fitness, and reaching goals, the way we approach these topics…

POWER UP Add a green juice or a salad a few hours before your interval workouts. Green Your Exercise Routine Leafy veggies such as spinach, parsley , and collards may help you go harder in your HIIT workouts. When exercisers consumed nitrates—chemical compounds that are highly concentrated in these greens—three hours before a sprint cycling routine, they experienced a blood-flow boost to their muscles while they worked out, research in Frontiers in Physiology shows. After five weeks of presweat greens, the cyclists increased their fast-twitch muscle fibers—the ones that help you to run fast, react quickly, and jump high. “The more of them you have, the easier it is to sustain short bursts of all-out effort,” says sports nutritionist Jim White, R.D.N. TLC for Cold Feet Wintertime treks and training…

SCAN TO SHOP! Download the free Love My Shape app and scan the page. SOFTEN AND SOOTHE Sub whipped Josie Maran Divine Drip Honey Butter Balm ($42, josiemarancosmetics.com) for your body lotion; the honey and argan oil seal in moisture to make you silky and supple. RUB ON RELIEF Created to ease sore muscles and joints, Dr.Bronner’s Arnica-Menthol Organic Magic Balm ($10, drbronner.com) contains avocado and coconut oils that quickly melt into your skin. Keep it in your gym bag for a postworkout minimassage. LIFT YOUR MOOD It’s easier to get through the day when you have the Scentered Escape Therapy Balm ($24, us.scentered.me) on hand. Rub the stick on pulse points, then breathe deeply to get the mindclearing benefits of frankincense and sandalwood. HEAL QUICKLY Dab Worker B All…

Shape Executive Beauty Director Cheryl Kramer Kaye To know exactly when I had my last bikini wax, I'd have to check my calendar—my leather-bound calendar, where I used to write my appointments in ink. It's been that long. But there are two things I remember vividly: First, the searing pain that kept me from doing that again. (I subsequently lasered off anything that would poke out of aswimsuit.) Secondly, the guilt inflicted upon me by the waxer for having shaved between appointments. "Shaving causes ingrowns!" she reprimanded. Apparently nothing much has changed, since my youngerS/iope colleagues tell me that professional wax wielders haven't let up on their tsk-tsking of at-home groomers. But does shaving really encourage ingrowns? I asked someone who would know: Kristina Vanoosthuyze, global shave care scientific communications…

26-minute express workout YOUR WORKOUT INTENSITY Hard (RPE:* an 8 or a 9 out of 10) TOTAL TIME 26 minutes YOU’LL NEED An air bike. Most gyms have them; ask a trainer to point one out if you need help. HOW IT WORKS Start with the warm-up. Then complete 12 rounds of alternating 40 seconds on the bike (shoot for an effort level of 250 watts or better) with 40 seconds of body-weight strength exercises, taking 20 seconds to transition between each round. CALORIES BURNED 211 ** *Rate of perceived exertion, see page 158 for chart. **Calorie burn is based on a 140-pound woman. The air bike is in a calorie-burning league of its own, combining the arm-pumping action of a cross-country ski machine with the leg-firming power of cycling…

F I T FA S H IO N Y-3 Sport Multisport Bra ($105, store.y-3.com). Alo Yoga Elevate Short ($56, aloyoga.com). Following pages: Y-3 Sport Multisport Bra. Onzie leggings ($69, onzie.com). APL TechLoom Pro running sneakers ($160, athleticpropulsionlabs.com). Bant it most, Because now is when you want will help you this do-anywhere routine muscle in lose weight and gain lean the boxes— record time by checking all mobility. The cardio, strength, and of eight simple formula: four rounds body-weight strengtheners mixed burpees. with intermittent blasts of ound, “You’ll do fewer reps each round, is getting so you’ll think the workload pushing easier when really you’re to total your body closer and closer Emerick, burnout,” says Jaclyn Shape’s fitness director and a personal trainer Bin New York City, who cooks up creative,…

SCAN TO SHOP! Download the free Love My Shape app and scan the page. THE COOLDOWN Stick the Built Icetec Freezable Lunchbag in the freezer overnight—it has ice gel in the insulation—and it will keep your lunch cold for up to 10 hours the next day. It’s big enough to hold a yogurt, a salad, and a snack or two but folds flat for easy storage. ($20, builtny.com) HOT SOUP, NO SPILLS On chilly days, pack your soup or stew in one of Hydro Flask’s Food Flasks, and it will still be piping hot at lunchtime. Even better: The stainless steel, BPA-free containers can also double as cold thermoses. ($30 to $35, hydrofl ask.com) THE MESS MASTER No matter how many fillings your sandwich has, it will stay neat and…

Photographs by Arthur Belebeau Kate Beckinsale really likes what exercise does for her body and mind, but she's the first to admit that it doesn't always come easy. "Istart out absolutely dreading it do an incredibly punishing workout, bitch about it the whole time, and endup feeling 100 percent betterwhen i leave," the 43-year-old says. "Working out is basically nature's antidepressant". No surprise, then , that Kate is feeling gawfully good these days, days, considering she has been spending hours in the gym with celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson, who began whipping her into shape before filming the fifth installment of the Underworldfranchise, Blood Wars, which hits theaters in early January. “I work out hard with Gunnar five or six times a week,” she says. “We have loads in common, like…

IN THE FLOW Once you get a rhythm down for going to the gym, the workout you opt for is up to you. Finally, scientists have discovered a key to making that exercise habit stick: choosing one cue to get you going, according to new research in the journal Health Psychology. In the study, the thing that predicted a person’s success in maintaining a fitness routine was locking in a consistent signal for when it was time to lace up —like, say, pegging your run to the first thing you do after reading the morning news. Even if your class of choice constantly varies (yoga today, CrossFit tomorrow), or if your start time isn’t precise and relies on something like seeing the last person in your family exit the front…

NEW HEIGHTS For barefoot classes, knot the bow at your ankles to visually elongate your legs. A Sexy Twist on Leggings Looking for a sophisticated way to upgrade your basic leggings? Take a break from prints, and opt for statement ankle details instead. The graceful latticework elevates a monochromatic ensemble and subtly highlights your strong calves. Standout styles are available from Shape Activewear (like the Plié leggings shown here, $68, shapeactive.com), Manduka, and Beyond Yoga. Say Goodbye to the Tie Nothing can beat the easy chic of a sneaker, especially when you don’t even need to lace up. The latest slip-on designs—like (from left to right) the Puma Fierce KRM shoe ($100, puma.com), Adidas strappy Pure BoostX ($120, adidas.com), and Nike’s futuristic Free Connect ($100, nike.com)—will raise your street style…

You can’t see it, but your skin is constantly under attack by free radicals—damaging molecules that come from light, pollution, cigarette smoke, and more. What makes them so dangerous—bear with the chemistry lesson— is that each one is missing an electron, causing them to go on a search-and-destroy mission within the deeper layers of your skin to make themselves whole again. If you plug that electron slot right away, you render them (mostly) harmless. That’s essentially what antioxidants do : “They donate electrons, which neutralize free radicals,” says Leslie Baumann, M.D., a dermatologist in Miami. “Unchecked, those free radicals are bouncing around, damaging collagen and spurring hyperpigmentation. Stopping them ensures that your skin stays firm, even, and smooth.” Doctors, and possibly you, have known for a while that antioxidants work…

Scan for more motivation! TAKE A CLASS Most studios offer lunchtime sessions, according to ClassPass. SCAN TO SHOP! Download the free Love My Shape app and scan the page. Save: 12 sec ELIMINATE A BRA CHANGE Layer Under Armour Mid Breathe sports bra ($35, under armour.com) beneath your tank in the morning, so you switch bras only once. The style is easy to pull over your head, even when you’re extra sweaty. (Just remember to pack your regular bra for later.) Save: 5min SUIT UP Pick an easy-in, easy-out look: Performance fabrics like those in the Michi Dusk Wrap Jacket ($255, michiny.com), LNA Alissar Muscle Tank ($47, revolve.com), and Balsa No. 10 pant ($245, balsa.nyc) won’t wrinkle if you fold them up in a gym bag or toss them in…

Silk Protein & Nutmilk is a combo of almond and cashew milks Ten grams of soy-fr pea protein per serving boost its staying power Pacific Foods Hazelnut Original Non-Dairy Beverage is high in calcium and vitamins D and A and also comes in a chocolate flavor. NüMoo Pistachio Nut Milk is made with a cold-milling process that uses the entire nut, so you get all the fiber. MALK Organics Maple Pecanmilk is cold-pressed (like some juices) to stay fresh without added chemicals or heat. Royal Hawaiian Orchards Macadamia Milk has all the buttery flavor of macadamias, as well as a healthy dose of vitamin E. FACT Sales ofalmond milk, which introduced us to the unusual notion of drinking a nut, have skyrocketed by more than 250 percent over the past…

As hard as you might crush a workout, the reallabor happens on the days you don't sweet. "Whe you exercice, your muscles undergo micro-trauma. Afterward, what are known as satellite cells fuse to the damaged areas process can happen only when you’re at rest. If you keep exercising, your muscles never get a chance to repair themselves, and your progress will plateau and eventually decline. So taking time off is essential. But if your usual rest day is a date with your couch, cancel those plans pronto, and use these expert tactics to strengthen your recovery. Don’ttake Rest so Literally “There’s a difference between passive and active recovery,” Matthews says. A passive-recovery day means you’re not doing any physical activity, and the only time you really need one is when…

YOU KNOW THAT ATHLETIES use visualization to give themselves an edge and calm their nerves before a big competition. (Remember #PhelpsFace from the Olympics?) “When you imagine yourself performing a task, your muscles contract as though you’re actually doing it. The contractions are so small, you can’t feel them, but it’s enough to strengthen your muscle memory,” says Nicole Detling, Ph.D., an assistant professor of kinesiology and sport science at the University of Utah and a sports psychology consultant to Olympic athletes. In other words, when you mentally rehearse a ten- nis serve or a swimming stroke, you’re essentially doing it physically as well. As evidence: People with wrist casts who visualized moving their immobilized muscles lost half as much strength as those who didn’t imagine exercising, research in the…