The Daily Check-In 8.22

Take in the moment.
MOVE

Core move: plank jack

“Just like a push-up, [the plank jack] is about the stillness of the back,” says Gerard Thelemaque, in his Tabata Time: Bodyweight class on Variis. He says to pretend you have a cup of water on your back, and it’s not spilling. Keep your abs tight and squeeze your glutes on the outward motion. “If you need to regress, step out one foot at a time,” he says. Try it Tabata-style for 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off, for 8 rounds. Take The Class On Variis
“Just like a push-up, [the plank jack] is about the stillness of the back,” says Gerard Thelemaque, in his Tabata Time: Bodyweight class on Variis. He says to pretend you have a cup of water on your back, and it’s not spilling. Keep your abs tight and squeeze your glutes on the outward motion. “If you need to regress, step out one foot at a time,” he says. Try it Tabata-style for 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off, for 8 rounds. Take The Class On Variis

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EAT

Pair your sake.

For a refreshing yet healthier alcohol choice, look no further than sake. “It’s high in amino acids, naturally gluten-free, and consists of simple ingredients,” says New York City–based wine and spirits writer and educator Shana Clarke. Here, her recommendations for food and sake pairings:

1. Fish: A delicate, lighter style of sake won’t overwhelm most fish and will complement the sweetness of scallops or crab.

Try: Hakkaisan, Snow Aged Junmai Ginjo Yukimuro 3 Year

2. Vegetables: The lower acid profile and rich umami of sake cuts through the bitterness of the ingredients.

Try: Kikusui Funaguchi, Nama Genshu Honjozo

3. Meat: The high amino acid levels in fuller-bodied sakes activate umami receptors, which pairs well with the savoriness of meats like grilled chicken or steak.

Try: Tentaka Kuni Hawk in the Heavens Junmai Sake

DE-STRESS

Make a pre-resolution.

Fall is a time of renewal and the start of the academic year often inspires goal-setting and mindset shifts. Instead of waiting to set your objectives post-Labor day (or even on January 1st), start thinking about them now.

A study from the University of Scranton found that having a resolution made a person more likely to achieve success than those who didn’t bother with one. You can luxuriate in the end of summer while thinking ahead to the upcoming season.

CONNECT

Follow fitness pros.

People who followed motivational Instagram accounts enjoyed exercising more than those who didn't, according to a study published in Frontiers in Psychology. Even trainers can benefit:

“Social media has given me a chance to virtually meet many of my fellow fitness professionals all over the world, and better get to know those close to home (like @rspence_fitness and @davidlangenthal also from Seaport),” says Sandra Klukova Justiniano (@fitbysandy), a Tier 3 trainer at Seaport in Boston. “Even when we weren’t together, we inspired, motivated, supported, and learned from each other every day.”

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