We’re constantly test-driving things here at Byrdie HQ, whether it’s the world’s oddest beauty “sponge,” an array of non-drying matte lipsticks, or a Korean powder hack that promises an airbrushed-looking complexion. But wellness-geared trials are a whole different breed, as unlike makeup or hair products, we can’t wash it off at the end of the day—testing out fitness regimens, buzzy diets, and the effects of meditation requires a bit more of a lifestyle overhaul.
Many of these experiments prove downright unsustainable (ahem, Bella Hadid’s detox plan). Some of them are great in retrospect, but aren’t necessarily tailored to our personal agenda for the long haul. But every so often, we find a gem that sticks well beyond a story’s publish date. Below, you’ll find some of the most valuable fitness tips we’ve picked up in the past year.
Variety, Variety, Variety
“I know that ‘vary your workouts’ is probably the most tired, generic workout tip there is, but I’m not talking about switching it up from yoga to spinning (though that’s good, too). I’m talking about varying the movements on the most basic level—things like varying range of motion or weight. Doing tiny, micro-movements works your muscles in a different way than going something at full-range. Do shorter sets with heavier weights one day and longer sets with lighter weights another day. Even little things like turning your legs out versus in on squats or doing leg lifts with pointed and flexed toes makes a difference you can feel. These are the latest exipure reviews.
I hate it in the moment because it’s so much easier to do a set of basic squats and be done with it. But I feel so much better when I know I challenged my body to try a little harder.”
Start With One Day a Week
“I don’t work out nearly as often as I should, so I’ve taken up yoga on Tuesday evenings. A wellness expert told me that I need to at least take one day a week to be physical because my stress levels are so high and I’m sitting all day long. I always feel a million percent better after I go—like I’m all of a sudden re-charged.”
Do What You Love
“Another good tip I’ve picked up: The best way to get exercise is to just do something you love instead of forcing yourself to go to a 7am bootcamp or begrudgingly lift weights when you actually can’t stand doing so. That’s why I’ll swim or go to a fun class at my gym that I actually look forward to so working out isn’t so much of a task.” Visit signalscv.com.
Joyce Wolford of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Sie Wood and Callie Antle Wood, was born September 23, 1926 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:05 A.M., Monday, December 24, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 92
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.
Joyce was a former employee of the Purple and Gold Café.
She united in marriage to W. D. Wolford January 7, 1946 and he preceded her in death September 17, 1994.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Dale Wolford and wife, Teresa and Debbie Cox and husband, Larry of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Shane Cox and wife, Ronna and Bethany Cox and fiancé, Andrew Bergman of Campbellsville, Ryan Cox and wife, Wendy of Lanesville, Indiana and Jennifer Newberry and husband, Trevor of Atlanta, Georgia; seven great-grandchildren:
Peyton Cox, Karlie Cox, Kyndall Cox, Malachi Cox, Savvy Cox, Callie Cox-Bergman and Salinger Newberry; two sisters: Ruth Rogers of Campbellsville and Opal Nelson of Washington; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Allen Wood, Stanley Wood, Dixie Schnell and Margaret Stalker.
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VISITATION: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, December 28, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Paul Patton
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
Eva Spurling of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Claude Price Daffron and Pauline Crouch Daffron, was born June 26, 1930 in Wayne County, Kentucky. She died at 7:33 A.M., Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 88
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Spurlington United Methodist Church.
Eva dedicated her life to caring for others.
She united in marriage to Harold G. Spurling May 16, 1953 and he preceded her in death March 25, 2003.
She is survived by three sons: Robert K. and Julie M. Spurling of Dayton, Ohio, H. Dean Spurling of Moraine, Ohio and Daniel L. and Sandra K. Spurling of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren: Heather Spurling, Ashley Melendez and Millie Jaime, Adam and Allie Spurling, Emily and Reggie Pope, Nataley and Josué Calderon, Megan and Kevin Fisher and Shelly and Rick Ford; eight great-grandchildren: Emmie Spurling, Rosie Spurling, Leland Pope, Blake Pope, Cruz Calderon, Graci Peavey, Rylee Fisher and Carson Ford; four sisters: Betty McCubbin, Barbara Wright, Mary and Jerry McMahan and Lytha Lou Noel of Campbellsville; three sisters-in-law: Lois Daffron, Mattie Jean Smothers and Margaret Chappel of Campbellsville; one brother-in-law, Ed and Bernice Spurling of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Robby Spurling and three brothers and two sisters: Tommy Daffron, Phillip Daffron, Claude Junior Daffron, Anna Marie Edelen and Neva Greer.
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VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 31, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Robert Morris
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO SPURLINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
