You know the feeling: the all-too-familiar post-workout aching muscle hobble. But what really can you do? “Massage guns can play a role in recovery to help reduce one’s perceived pain levels and minimize muscle soreness of DOMS,” says Bob Otto, physical therapist at Climb On Physical Therapy. "Percussive therapy targets treatment areas by reaching deep enough into the muscle to increase the amount of blood flow and oxygen needed for efficient treatment and recovery.” These things work, and we've rounded up the best of them for you.
6 Things Every Apple Watch Wearer Should KnowNot every Apple Watch is the same — the Series 6 is the current best and most feature-packed Apple Watch there is, more-so than the SE and the Series 3 (and previous models that Apple no longer sells) — but no matter which Apple Watch you have, they all have a lot in common. They have the same basic design and run the same operating system (watchOS). So if you're new to wearing an Apple Watch, or a season vet looking for some quick tips, we've got you covered.
How to Tailor Your Jeans to Fit You PerfectlyYou can get jeans that fit you great off the rack. And with a little bit of tailoring, you can get them to fit you damn-near perfectly. Tailoring jeans, a hard-wearing garment meant for the masses, might sound excessive. But if you wear your jeans every day, even the smallest alterations can make a huge difference. Altering your jeans isn’t the same as altering a pair of dress pants, though. It requires a bit more finesse and comes with more precautions for each operation. Here’s what you need to know.
How to Clean a Rug No Matter How Filthy It IsIf you haven't given your rugs a deep clean in a while, there's a good chance you should get on that right now. Rugs are a great way to tie a room together, but they're also a great way to trap dust, allergens and bacteria. The process for cleaning your rug might not seem as easy as cleaning hardwood floors, so we asked Ben Hyman, CEO and cofounder of one of our favorite rug retailers, Revival, for tips on cleaning your rugs, as well as some recommended products to actually get it clean.
Reach Your Peak With the Best New Outdoor Gear of AugustDid you know you can marry the Earth? That's what Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens first did in 2008, kicking off a movement that fights homophobia and xenophobia while supporting environmental activism. The inspiring story is detailed in the new book Assuming the Exosexual Position: The Earth as Lover, but you don't need a formal ceremony to declare your love for the planet. All you need to do is get out and explore it, respectfully. The following items, many of which are quite deliberately made with sustainable materials, will help you do just that.
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