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The Daily Check-In 10.8

Don’t forget to take a break.
MOVE

Twist on tempo.

In his Ab Lab: Bodyweight Basics class on Variis, Andrew Slane uses a specific tempo during Russian twists to get the brain active. “It helps my mind not focus on how much my core is burning,” says Slane. Try it by doing two slow twists, followed by three fast ones, so you’re always switching the side you bend on. Do it for one minute. Slane says it’s fine to take a break if you need to, just get back into it as quickly as possible.
In his Ab Lab: Bodyweight Basics class on Variis, Andrew Slane uses a specific tempo during Russian twists to get the brain active. “It helps my mind not focus on how much my core is burning,” says Slane. Try it by doing two slow twists, followed by three fast ones, so you’re always switching the side you bend on. Do it for one minute. Slane says it’s fine to take a break if you need to, just get back into it as quickly as possible.

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EAT

Seasonal side: delicata squash

Thin-skinned delicata squash is rich in potassium and fiber, not to mention it cooks quickly. Here, it’s seasoned with a sweet-and-savory combination of cayenne pepper, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper, then roasted until golden brown. Pomegranate and pumpkin seeds make for a textural garnish. This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled; serve it as a seasonal side throughout the week.

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DE-STRESS

Heart rate challenge: recovery

After your workouts, use your heart rate (HR) data to see how long it takes for your HR to get back to a resting level. “Compare the data between days where you've completed the same routine to see if you can reduce the time to reach recovery,” says Stan Ward, Tier X manager at Preston Hollow in Texas. If you notice it takes longer than usual to recover, this could be a sign that you're under-recovered generally, and need a rest day.

CONNECT

Hear live jazz.

As of October, the stage at Lincoln Center’s famed Dizzy’s Club will feature live musicians. Solo artists and small ensembles will return to the jazz venue with social distancing and new cleaning protocols in place while ticket holders attend virtually.

Tonight, watch jazz pianist Bill Charlap (who has performed and recorded with Wynton Marsalis, Barbra Streisand, and more) take on standards and personal favorites. Register here.

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