01 Feb
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Here’s How To Revive Your Dull Skin

After spending so much time indoors lately, our dry, dull skin can also look like it's gone into hibernation. Where has the shine gone and why does my skin look sallow? Eminence Organics' Antioxidant-rich Mangosteen Collection featuring our own Lactic Acid Complex come to the rescue! The entire collection harnesses the power of antioxidants and lactic acid to bring back shine. Plus, the delicious at-home care products can be used between spa visits to revitalize dull skin.

In addition to the Mangosteen collection, our experts recommend a serum, eye cream, face mask, scrub and face oil for glowing skin, which we will detail below.

How to get rid of dull skin | Best Products For Dry, Dull Skin | Reviews for the Mangosteen collection

Eminence Organics Mangosteen Collection

How to get rid of dull skin

A skin-nourishing superfruit, mangosteen provides unique, biologically active antioxidants that help improve skin's appearance. Formulated with restorative antioxidants as well as restorative Lactic Acid, the Mangosteen Collection will double-energize your radiance.

The collection gently resurfaces your skin, rekindling its natural glow while minimizing the appearance of pores. Replenished and refined, your skin looks fresh, rejuvenated and ready for action.

Watch this In The Mix video where our Lead Skin Care Trainer, Natalie Pergar, shows the full range to renew your skincare from head to toe at home:

Best products for dry, dull skin

Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant

To revitalize dry, dull skin, make exfoliation a part of your daily or weekly routine. Deposits in the outer layers of the skin can cause the skin to appear dull, scaly, and congested. The Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant is formulated with rice powder, which absorbs oil and a blend of lactic and salicylic acids to help slough off dead skin cells. This scrub also contains strawberries and rhubarb to revitalize skin's appearance with a boost of antioxidants.

Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Cleanser

This milky gel cleanser gently lathers to gently rejuvenate skin and deep clean pores. Although it removes build-up, our Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Cleanser never coats the skin, instead leaving skin feeling soft and smooth.

Revitalizing Mangosteen Mist

The key to the best beauty regimens is the finish, and that's where the Mangosteen Revitalizing Mist comes in. It's like a wake-up call to your skin's hydration levels. Just a few spritzes are enough to unleash powerful antioxidants to restore smooth firmness, energy and youthfulness to your skin.

Energizing treatment with turmeric

Our Turmeric Energizing Treatment is a supercharged powder-to-mousse formula containing turmeric, citrine gemstones and zeolite. This treatment exfoliates and revitalizes the appearance of your skin, revealing a silky, radiant complexion. Working as a scrub, warming powder and mask, this triple action skincare product instantly revitalizes skin, removing impurities and illuminating your complexion.

Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Concentrate

The ultimate lightweight concentrate, this product continuously resurfaces and tightens pores to deliver a silky smooth, high definition finish. Refine and rejuvenate your skin for a flawless, radiant glow with our Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Concentrate.

Watch Natalie discuss tips if you want to learn how to get more radiant skin. .

Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Serum

Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Serum contains two forms of Vitamin C to help brighten the appearance of dull looking skin and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. These include L-ascorbic acid, a powerful antioxidant, and sodium ascorbyl phosphate, also known as the vitamin C salt.

Mangosteen Gel Moisturizer

Some moisturizers can be heavy-duty, but this gel formula is lightweight and effective for all skin types. The deeply moisturizing action of the Mangosteen Gel Moisturizer is the perfect partner for the Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Concentrate. Apply after the concentrate for flawless luminosity.

Wild Plum Eye Cream

Banish dark circles with iron-rich Wild Plum Eye Cream. Wild Prune Juice brightens the complexion and reduces the appearance of skin irritations. Shea butter, grape oil and calendula extract moisturize, hydrate and repair the skin's appearance.

Mangosteen Body Lotion

A new addition to your daily skincare routine – because your body deserves the same moisturizing attention as your face! The wonderfully absorbent Mangosteen body lotion refreshes silky and moisturizes your skin for an all-round healthy radiance.

Camellia Glow Firm Face Oil

Camellia Glow Solid Face Oil gives skin a healthy glow. This rich formula is blended with luxurious camellia oil, pink tourmaline gemstones and marula oil to soften and deeply hydrate skin.

Regenerating hand cream with mangosteen

Hands are often left out of the beauty equation, leaving them chapped and feeling a little unloved. Pamper your stressed hands with our Mangosteen Replenishing Hand Cream. This generous cream keeps your hands soft and hydrated with its gentle and continuous skin-renewing action.

Review of the Eminence Organics Mangosteen Collection

Reviews for the Mangosteen collection

All products revitalize your dull skin, but don't just take our word for it. Here are some rave reviews from lovers of the Mangosteen Collection:

"I devour absolutely everything with mangosteen… It's more than a superfruit and seems to work magic on everyone who tries it. Be sure to reach for these products!” – Cynthia H.

“My skin has never looked better since adding the Mangosteen line to my regimen! My pores have practically disappeared and my skin texture has improved.” – Justin L.

Find out more about the Mangosteen collection and leave a comment below or on social media telling us your favorite Eminence Organics product!

This article was originally written in March 2018.

08 Dec
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It’s 2021 and I Still Handwrite My Training Programs. Here’s Why

Programming is an art form; there is no doubt about that. A person who shows keen instincts, flexibility, and creativity in a finely tuned program is a talented coach / trainer. Many of us coaches get bogged down in systems and software. Tucking in Exercise A here and Exercise B there may add convenience, but the art form is lost.

The methods that worked like a charm 10 years ago are relics by today's standards. The teaching methods and coaches are evolving, as are the software programs for cutting out the biscuits. The convenience of these programs is gold in many ways. But do we lose some of the magic when we do it this way?

Coach Chris Holder explains his program to an athletePhoto courtesy Chris Holder

My coaching story

I can't speak for all coaches because I don't know what they're up against. My story is a little unusual for a college strength coach. I've paid for my coaching fees in a unique way. I started as an intern at Eastern Kentucky University in the spring semester of 2000. After six weeks of my internship, my Head Strength Coach, Mike Kent, took over the head job at the University of Louisville and had to leave. Due to the relative novelty of his position at EKU, the administration was unprepared and asked me to fill in until a search for a replacement for Coach Kent could be carried out. I worked alone for three months trying to keep an exercise department strength program going.

One of the most difficult tasks for him when filling out was programming, how he programmed. Get this: Kent handwritten every single program. Each team had either a sheet or a series of sheets that that team would wear for a month or two. He created each plan in Excel, where the exercises were built into the frame of the sheet. Then he spent his weekend hand programming loads for each athlete across the sports department. A red pen followed by hours of work. Kents Careful programming ensured that each athlete received the level of individual attention they felt they needed.

The difference between sheets and whiteboards

The coach-athlete relationship is interesting. When it comes to compliance, athletes have to show up whether they like it or not, and have no say in their programming. If you're a private trainer or own a gym / box, your clients have more say. But one thing is clear in all situations – the people exercising in your room want to feel like they are being given the attention they deserve, not just as members of a group, but as individuals.

There are few instances where using a whiteboard is acceptable in my facility. Most of the time we use whiteboards when teaching. When we're trying to dial in techniques and loads aren't necessarily a priority, the first month or so is a good time to rely on a whiteboard. Again, in my very specific situation, we will also keep a team on the whiteboard if the team members don't show a certain level of commitment. Let's face it, nobody on campus takes weight training as seriously as I do, and there are some teams that "do the moves." I advise my assistants to act accordingly. There's no need to spend hours programming on a team that doesn't put in an acceptable amount of effort.

Team of athletes lifting weights together in a gymSydra Productions / Shutterstock

Again, I understand that most clients in a CrossFit box can be temporary and not as consistent as a college team that has to show up. That makes the individuality piece more of a headache because you don't know when your customers will next show up. But nothing tells your customers you're with them like giving everyone a sheet of paper with their name on it. It's a simple gesture that speaks volumes about your commitment to progress. Yes, it can be time consuming, but it can also be a difference between a lackluster and a Herculean effort.

Computer programming vs. hand programming

Never have I ever used a computer to run percentages on any of my programs. I've always done it by hand. And frankly, I've never used a set percentage to allocate loads other than to determine the loads to start a cycle of hypertrophy based on a newly coined maximum for a repetition. The method I use was taught to me by Coach Kent, and it is based on the natural evolution of this method after 16 years of doing it.

Percentage computer programming makes some pretty bold assumptions for me about the length of a training cycle. If, like me, you use a linear method, you probably write eight to twelve weeks at a time. When I write a twelve week hypertrophy / strength / strength program for a soccer player, code the weeks with prescribed percentages, and then type in a maximum of one rep as the basis for the percentages, I am asking the athletes to be perfect with their diet, theirs Rest, their exertion – at any time. And let's be honest, none of them are. It is almost impossible for a person to be so dialed in all the time.

One man cranks the barbell while another man guides him through the repetitionFrame Stock Footage / Shutterstock

Hand programming gives me several advantages that a computer will never offer. First, even though I use an algebraic formula in my head to determine loads, I have the flexibility to adjust on the fly. You need that flexibility with Joe Blow rolling his ankle the previous Friday. Manual programming gives me a way out when I realize the whole team is on the verge of going nuts and requires an impromptu Deload week. It allows me (or really forces me) to get a complete picture of each one and it keeps my ass by the fire to keep in touch with each of my athletes. Anytime during a training cycle, you can ask me what the weight on the bench of so-and-so is on the second set, and 99 times out of 100 I'll know what's going on.

How do I program

If you watched my show it would look like this: I have a pile of papers and everyone gets the signature "pause and think". I need to look at the athlete's name and quickly check and remember what that person did last week. Then the writing begins. In some training phases I will program a sheet twice a week, once for the first half, then once for the second. It keeps me as up-to-date as possible for each individual.

When it comes to coaching, I sell an idea. I am selling a formula. I ask my athletes to trust me completely when I make decisions for them. The way I operate gives my athletes complete freedom not to think. They come into play and their job is to be focused and present and, most importantly, to be willing to perform. I do all the thinking for them days early so they can just come in and kick their ass.

This also includes manual programming. If I give you a sheet of computer-printed numbers, you'll be as excited as if you were combing your hair or spreading mustard on your sandwich. But if I give you a piece of paper with my handwriting on, you should see someone working with you. The handwriting tells the athletes that I took the time to think about them every day and every week.

Featured image: Chris Holder

12 Oct
Blog

Here’s the ultimate traps workout to beats the fitness blues

The trap muscles are an important part of the body. As they support the stability and movement of the shoulder blade, their function is an essential part of the human body. Unfortunately, due to the minimal movement of the trap muscles, they can become stiff and reduce the intensity of their functions. This is why it is important to exercise these muscles every now and then. If you're wondering how to beat the fitness blues, here's the ultimate Fall training try now!

Try the trap training for the crowd

No matter how massive your muscles are, if the trap muscles are not trained, it is all for free. Every fitness freak realizes the importance of strengthening your internal muscles. Once these muscles are working properly, you will be on your way to defeating all the blues. Today I'm going to show you four helpful exercises you can use to properly train your trap muscles.

1. Upright lines

If you are looking for the perfect exercise to add to yours Trap muscles workout for mass Routine, upright rows will do wonders for you. They are an excellent way to increase strength, improve stability, and prevent shoulder pain in the body. Since they work directly with the shoulder muscles, they are also indirectly beneficial for the trap muscles. Many athletes and weight lifters practice this exercise daily to strengthen their muscles.

How To Do It – Hold a barbell or dumbbell and let it hang in front of your body. Make sure your arms are facing your body. Stand upright and hold the device correctly. Make sure it is shoulder width apart for maximum safety. As you inhale, contract your abdominal muscles and keep your back neutral. Your eyes should be on the horizon and your chest. Raise the barbell to your chin and guide it with your elbows. Make sure the bar is in close contact with the body. Exhale as you do it. When you get to the top, rest a second. Return the device to its starting position and inhale as you do it. Repeat that Dumbbell trap workout a couple of times for the desired effect.

2. Shrug

When looking for upper body stability, shrugs are helpful. These exercises will help properly train the upper and middle traps so that they are activated immediately. As a result, they are the first preference for anyone trying to build strong traps. Muscle endurance is another major benefit of the shrug. This Fall training for crowd can be your ultimate savior if you are looking for extra strength in the body. You can also use dumbbells or barbells for extra resistance.

How to do it – Stand on the floor with your body straight. Your feet should be shoulder width apart. With your arms pinned to the sides of your body, rotate your palms and let them face each other. If you are using weights, this is the time to bend down and hold them. Now bend your knees slightly so that they are in line with your toes. Keep your chin and neck straight with your eyes pointing towards the horizon. During the exercise, inhale and bring your shoulders as high as your ears. Do this gradually to avoid injury. Once you've done that, lower your shoulders back into position and exhale before completing one rep. Repeat this Back and Fall Training enough time to get immediate results.

3. Reverse the dumbbell fly

The dumbbell backward fly is another intense workout that targets the shoulders and upper back. When added to your trap workout routine, they can bring you numerous benefits. All you need is a dumbbell to perform this task and look like a show stopper once the effects show. Remember to keep a form while exercising. Above all, follow the instructions carefully to avoid serious personal injury. Overall this is Dumbbells catch workout will be to your rescue. How To Do It – Hold a pair of dumbbells in both hands. Bend forward at your hips until your torso is almost parallel to the floor. Stand shoulder width apart. While the dumbbells are hanging from your shoulders, your palms must be facing each other. The arms must be slightly bent. Now, while keeping your back flat and your torso still, raise your arms straight up. Do this until it lines up with the body. Stop and return to the starting position. Do this Back and Fall Training daily for additional benefits.

4. Electricity cleans

This is an explosive full body workout that is mainly done by athletes and Olympic champions. Since it includes intense exercises, we only recommend experts to perform this task to avoid complications. This powerful workout is important for the muscles in many ways. The more you do this workout, the better your muscle growth will be. Follow the directions carefully to avoid injury while performing this exercise. This Fall training for crowd is sure to bring instant results.

How To Do It – Start with the pole on the floor. Your body should be in the center of the bar so you can keep it straight. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Now sit down and straighten your chest. Pull your shoulder blades back and pull your core tight. Make sure your elbows are rotating straight. Look into the horizon.

Now lift the bar off the ground by standing straight. Your back should be flat at this point. Once the bar is above your knees, move your torso to a vertical position. Bend your knees tightly again. Now do a second pull-up. To do this, jump up violently while removing the bar from your shoulders. Keep the bar in close contact with your body. Now, quickly drop into a quarter crouch and bend your hips. Drive your elbow forward to rotate it around the bar and catch it in a stacked position. Now get up. Now let the bar fall on the floor in front of you. Do this Fall training for crowd gently when necessary. We recommend doing this under the guidance of a trainer to avoid complications.

FAQ

1. For which supplements should I take? Fall training for crowd?

Creatine is an excellent supplement for Fall training for crowd. Three to five grams of this supplement daily can help show results immediately.

2. Are Dumbbell trap workout helpful?

Yes. The workouts are helpful when needed. You can try these exercises whenever you want.

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05 Oct
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Here’s all about the ultimate hex bar deadlift for your benefits

If there is one workout that I have to do for the rest of my life, I would choose the deadlift. If you're wondering why this is because the deadlift is a life changing workout that uses all of your body muscles. As a result, this intense workout trains the muscles, glutes, quads, core, and even the lower back in the best way. The best part is that the deadlift offers a multitude of variations for a more effective workout. Hex bar deadlift Is one of them. Since many people are unaware of this exercise, today we become that Hex bar deadlift in detail!

What is a hex bar deadlift?

The bar deadlift is an incredible exercise that promises to work the core, upper body, and lower body. This intense workout is similar to a straight bar deadlift. However, there is one difference that makes it a whole new workout in itself. Unlike the straight bar deadlift, where the weights are in front of your body, when people do a hex bar deadlift, this workout is done in the middle of the bar. The The hex bar deadlift muscles were working Making people look like a celebrity. Therefore, this training is highly recommended to everyone.

Deadlift benefits for hex bars

For those who regularly perform the deadlift with hex bars, a number of benefits await them. Acquire this potential Advantages of the hexagonal bar People need to follow the instructions carefully and train accordingly.

1. An incredible exercise for beginners

Most deadlifts are daunting for beginners. Because the steps are difficult, they are more prone to risk of injury than ever before. However, Benefits of the deadlift with a hex bar are an easy reward for all beginners who do this exercise regularly. Since the steps to complete the workout are simple, beginners can do this exercise freely.

2. Reduced back strain

In a hex bar deadlift, the body is aligned with the bar because it is right next to it. Because of this, there is less risk of injury and less back strain. As a result, The hex bar deadlift muscles were working are strong and more powerful than anyone else.

3. An Excellent Alternative for Deadlifts As discussed above, hex bar deadlifts are better than deadlifts in many ways. These are not only more convenient to perform, but also offer a lower risk of injury. Even more so, that Benefits of the deadlift with a hex bar are better than the latter. This makes them a great alternative to the deadlift.

How can one benefit from the functioning deadlift muscles of the hex bar?

The hex bar deadlift focuses more on the quads and the upper trapezoid. Therefore, this exercise is a delight in life for those people who suffer from constant back problems. Total body strength and other benefits are other effects of the The hex bar deadlift muscles were working. How To Do It – Stand in the center of a weighted hex bar and crouch to hold the handles. Your thighs should be just above the floor. The torso should be bent forward at a 45 degree angle. This is the starting position. Ride your heels through the floor as you straighten your knees and hips to achieve a fully upright position. Once this is done, gradually lower the bar to the starting position. Do this exercise daily to maintain yours The hex bar deadlift muscles were working right now.

Hex Bar Deadlift VS Barbell Deadlift – Which Is Better?

There are several reasons why the Hex Bar Deadlift VS Barbell Deadlift The debate is still going on. The main reason for this is the fact that both exercises are effective for people in many ways. However, let's find out the difference between them.

Those who practice the bar deadlift know that a maximum of 1 rep for the deadlift is higher than the bar deadlift.

Compared to the deadlift, the hex bar deadlift is a safer exercise for beginners because it reduces the risk of injury. Additionally, the deadlift is a very complex exercise that is difficult to get right in one setting. But hex bar deadlifts are just the opposite. Another comparison between the deadlift with a hexagonal bar versus the deadlift with a barbell is that the barbell deadlift is a better option when you want to focus directly on the muscles. This is because the hex bar deadlift is similar to a squat exercise, which can't be beneficial here.

The final result

This ultimate guide to Hex bar deadlift will help you build strong muscles in your body instantly. Don't miss this article to look like your favorite celebrity in no time.

FAQ

1. Which one is better among the Hex Bar Deadlift VS Squat?

Since the bar deadlift is a mix of the deadlift and squat, it's a better option for you.

2. Is this training helpful?

Yes. If you follow the directions carefully, this workout can provide several benefits right away.

02 Oct
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Here’s all about the Chest fly machine that you need to know

In the midst of all the exercises you might have tried, the Breast Fly Machine is a game changer. Unlike regular workouts that require hardcore training but produce minimal results at the end of the day, this one is efficient and helps to produce quick effects. This workout is aimed at the chest muscles so that strength and muscle mass in the body can be increased. If you are looking to gain these benefits in no time, read all about this exercise you need to know!

Advantages of the breast fly machine, tips for your fitness game

Among the most effective exercises, the chest fly machine is one of the most recommended workouts. Whether you have a severe back condition or chest discomfort, this workout will help you in a number of ways. Advantages of the breast fly machine, tips and techniques are all designed to produce exceptional results that compel anyone to complete the workout on time. This exercise also provides an opportunity to improve posture, stability, and flexibility, and to prevent injury.

If you plan to do this exercise at home, make sure you use either free weights or a bench at home. Don't hesitate to use an incline bench fly in case you want to aim for your upper chest. However, if you want to work your entire chest, flat bench flies are an ideal option for you. The Advantages of the breast fly machine, tips and techniques will help you in several ways.

Breast fly machine techniques for quick thrusts

The first thing to do when using the breast fly machine is to make sure that you are sitting comfortably on it. It is important to note that the seat pad is level with the handles so that you can exercise comfortably and unhindered. There should be enough space for movement. The leg should also be in such a position that you don't find it daunting to comfortably perform the exercise. With the Breast fly machine techniques Remember, you can practice the workout comfortably. Don't forget to practice the practice time for the effects you want.

  1. Relax your neck and shoulders. Sit upright. Make sure your feet are straight on the floor.
  2. Grab your handles. This is important so that your palms are facing the horizon. It's important to make sure that some machines have a foot bar that may require some pressure. This is done to release the handles and allow them to come forward.
  3. Press your arm against your chest using a slow, controlled movement. Keep a slight, soft bend in your elbows and wrists relaxed.
  4. Remember to pause a few seconds in front of your chest once your arms are tightly closed.
  5. Try to gradually bring your arms to the starting position. At this point, make sure to open your chest and maintain your postural potential. It should also be upright.
  6. Make sure you practice that Breast fly machine techniquesregularly, as described here.

Breast fly machine alternative for best benefits

The list of Alternatives to breast fly machines What we have listed for you below will help you in many ways. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully to avoid complications.

  1. Band fly

How to do it – Lie on your back. Make sure you have a tough tape behind you. Make sure you hold both edges in place. A tape resistor that you can easily work with is the ideal solution for you. It should also help you contract your chest without much discomfort. This promotes earlier exhaustion, but it also helps you get an excellent workout at the same time.

  1. Plate squeezing

How To Do It – Take plates in your hand and try to squeeze them between your hands. Make sure the plate is at shoulder level, your body straight, and in full extension. You need to squeeze your pecs to pull the plate back against your body. While a traditional fly stretches your muscles, the squeezing motion fully engages your chest throughout the range of motion.

frequently asked Questions

1. Can you give me a few more breast fly machine alternatives that I can try at home?

The wide stand push up squeeze and towel spread are the two most effective Alternatives to breast fly machines that you can try at home.

2. Do breast fly machine techniques work?

Yes. Breast Fly Machine Techniques are helpful. Follow the directions carefully to avoid complications.

3. What should I do if I am seriously injured while performing the exercise?

Get a medical exam right away to avoid further problems. If you are afraid of doing the exercise on your own, we recommend a fitness trainer.

Conclusion

Breast Fly Machine is a potential exercise for those looking to improve their fitness game and take it to another level. Make sure you do the exercise regularly to get the maximum benefit. Good luck!

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