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Tonight we’re on the 2nd night of the Fantasy Suites on ABC’s The Bachelorette! It’s clear that tonight will have a lot of new information for us to take in that has been teased throughout the season with Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey. Jesse Palmer has his work cut out for him. We pick up with Gabby and Erich who were talking about the fact that she is still in the process and he doesn’t like it. In this case, you’ve signed up for a show where this is very much so the format, so it shouldn’t be an issue that is surprising to everyone. Although they talked about this off camera during Fantasy Suites, it’s the rehashing of this that we can is on Gabby’s mind. Gabby reaches out to Jesse so that she can gain some perspective and talk through her feelings.
She prepares for her overnight date with Jason and knows that she needs to make the decision that is the right one for her. Jason in his confessional lets us know that since his Hometowns, he knows he is there for Gabby, BUT he isn’t ready to be engaged! Jason and Gabby are going to play tennis which he used to play in college! She wants to show that she can enjoy or at least do something that he is passionate about. He teaches her how to serve and you can see the ease that is between them. It looks like a great fit, but we know that Jason has expressed his own concerns. From the tennis court, they head to the pool and Erich can hear their date while he’s looking out his balcony.
Back on the date, they catch up on how Hometowns was for both of them and how Jason’s parents were. The vibes seem positive and they’re reasonably on the same page. As they move to dinner, he knows that he needs to be transparent. He tells her that he is not fully there yet because of the environment and he wonders what’s real and what’s not. Again, Gabby has to leave the table and talk through what is happening and think about what this means in terms of the new reality that she is faced with. When he sees how she is doing, he lets her know that he is still in it, but he wants to do it outside of this bubble. Her decision with him is whether she wants to move forward with him or not. Even though everything is up in the air, she decides that she will spend the night with him because it could change things and she could get to know more about him.
Even though they had their night, by the time they were behind closed doors, it took a turn and it seemed like he couldn’t talk to her about the future. SHe realizes that he never loved her or intended to be with her and she sends him home.
We switch to Rachel who is about to have her final date with Zach to have a great day with him. Their date involves exploring the town while they get to know one another even more. They enjoy some tequila in a tasting at a little outdoor bar. They talk about the Hometown experience that they had and how much fun she had with his family. They explore foods, readings and so much more as they get to know more about one another. The date has put them both at ease and it seems like everything is going in a positive direction. Her biggest concern beyond being at this point on the other side with Clayton is, how will she decide which of these men are the ones for her?
As they transition into the evening portion of their date, Zach is looking forward to talking with her more as he sees his future with her and wants to be her husband. She lets him know that the week has been an interesting one as she was at this point previously with Clayton and she doesn’t want to bring those emotions into her present and future. He recognizes that this is tough and he wants to make sure that she is loved and cared for. They opt to do the Fantasy Suites.
We catch up with Zach and Rachel the next morning and we are aware that there was an extensive conversation between the two of them. Zach says that when he woke up, he was feeling confused because going into the night he wasn’t confused - now he is. Rachel told him that he may not be ready for a commitment due to his age and then she kicked up her questioning to the point where he was caught off guard. Her concern came out of nowhere to him and he feels that she was putting on a front! He decides that he wants to talk to Jesse. Visibly upset, with a few tears, he tells him what took place and how he feels about it. He explains that he feels a bit lost as every other interaction that he has had with her, he felt that there was a connection, but at Fantasy Suites, he realized that they both acted differently. When the cameras were not on them, he felt that the way she was acting wasn’t authentic and she kept harping on his age of 25 (where she is 26). He was surprised by this and he realizes that there may not be a future there. Jesse tells Zach that he needs to talk to her and let her know.
We check in with Gabby and we know that only Erich is left and she is grappling with the fact that the person that is here, may not be the person she is meant to be with. But she knows that she must follow her heart.
The guys get ready for the rose ceremony and they chat a bit with Jesse about where they are mentally in this process. We see Aven who is still very happy with how his dates have been and he has no reservations. Tino also feels confident as they have great dates; however, he knows that the Hometown with his parents wasn’t the easiest. Zach is feeling unsure and sick to his stomach heading in to see Rachel at the ceremony. He tells Jesse that before she offers the rose, he wants to talk to her to get the clarity that he needs. Rachel’s men assemble and look at the 2 roses that will be given out. Rachel arrives and Jesse catches up with her and tells her that Gabby will not be at the rose ceremony because they are on 2 separate journeys. So at least we know that Gabby is not leaving and this totally makes sense.
Rachel says that she is so excited and happy to see them and to have spent time with him. Before she hands out the roses, Zach asks to talk with her.
Gabby decides that she needs to speak with Erich to lay out what she feels and to be clear about where she is coming from and what she deserves.
Erich is getting ready for the rose ceremony and he realized that he shouldn’t have harped on things that they had already discussed off camera. She heads over to his room to tell him that with the craziness of the week, she has really learned a lot about herself and she didn’t realize the decisions would be this hard. She explains that she was so upset because she felt like he didn’t trust her. In their time together, she saw what it was that she deserves and she felt that he taught her that. She tells him that he is the only one left and that she loves him. Erich is definitely excited at the turn of events and she tells him that she has to process everything on her own terms because it is foreign to her. She says that there is no point in having the rose ceremony because it is her and him.
Elsewhere in Mexico, Zach tells Rachel what has been bothering him. Apparently, the finale is so crazy, they didn’t even get into it and we have to wait until next week!
GABBY’S REMAINING MEN | Erich
RACHEL’S REMAINING MEN | Aven, Tino, Zach
GABBY SENT HOME | Jason
Each night during this season, we tweet about The Bachelorette and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!
Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.
We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!
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Okay now, we have a back-to-back night of ABC’s The Bachelorette! Definitely looking forward to what’s happening as last week’s clips showed an interesting season! We are back with Rachel Recchia Gabby Windey, Jesse Palmer and the remaining men in Mexico! We know that there will be overnights and this is the weekend that things went topsy turvy for both women when we they were in Clayton’s season.
The ladies catch up to talk about the decisions that they have to make. Rachel likes Tino, but she can’t shake the fact that his parents were not her biggest fans. She knows that he does care for her because he said that he was falling in love with her. She feels that she needs clarity on him. WIth Zach, she knows that the pieces are there and that she has never been left in the dark with him. She doesn’t feel like she is ready to commit to him. She really likes Aven and knows that they have a great foundation with one another. She’s nervous because she hasn’t told him how she feels about him. She knows that he is falling in love with her, but she was too nervous to say it back.
Gabby loves her connection with Jason and feels that he is the most emotionally available. She is falling for him, but she doesn’t know if he is with her! She has so much fun with Johnny, but she feels that they are in different places in their lives. She also had great banter with Erich and she let him know that she is falling in love with him - just like he is with her!
Fantasy Suites will take place this week and both are prepared to fall in love this week. Gabby and Erich are up first and enjoy swimming in this lagoon. They jump off of this structure with various heights which definitely would make us scared. They eventually take the big leap and we continue on with the next portion of their date with the dinner where they can get to know more about one another. Erich lets her know that he is in love with her and doesn’t want to leave Mexico without her. She lets him know that she is falling in love with him. They take another leap by going to the Fantasy Suites together.
We catch up with Rachel as it’s time for her overnight date. She kicks it off with Aven! We also see Tino looking upset that she will be on dates and that he can’t imagine her doing any overnights with anyone! Aven and Rachel are on a yacht laying around and getting to know one another. They talked about Aven’s Hometown and he lets her know that his parents liked her and accepted her. Rachel acknowledges that they made her feel that way!
Jesse checks in with Tino to see what his thoughts are. Tino says that waiting when you’re not getting a date card is a tough situation. Tino lets Jesse know that their Hometown was great, but his parents left her with a feeling that wasn’t the best for her. Tino feels the process is worth it; however, he knows his parents definitely added some drama to the situation - especially his father! He tells Jesse that he has fallen in love with Rachel since Bruge! He feels his family will have an effect on her decision.
The day date portion of Rachel and Aven’s day continues to the evening when they get to know more about one another. She lets him know that she was nervous to respond that she felt the same way. She explains that on her last journey, the love word was thrown around carelessly. She finally tells Aven that she is falling in love with him. She also knows that he is ready to be engaged. He reads the Fantasy Suites card and of course, they make their way there! They wake up the next day and Rachel lets us know that Aven is the whole package!
Rachel’s next date is with Tino. She continues to think about the fact that his family was not receptive of her and she wants to talk with him about it later that night! They ride horses and sit near a pool to talk about the past couple of days. Tino acknowledges that the night portion of their Hometowns didn’t go the way expected. We hear in Rachel’s confessional that if she’s not feeling it, she doesn’t see a path forward. In his, he states that he hopes that they can enjoy their date, but when the night portion comes - he wants to be able to dig into the layers to tell her about it so that she can be happy and comfortable with everything that has transpired. As they settle into their dinner portion of the evening, Rachel tells him her experience being with his parents. She even highlights that his father really left an impression. They tell each other that they love one another and they partake in the Fantasy Suites.
We pick Gabby up with Johnny! They’re also on a boat known as the Moonshine as they lounge and continue to chat with one another. Although they are having a great date in the daytime, as they look at the ocean, she asks him if he’s prepared to be engaged. He doesn’t really answer and she feels that he is not ready to commit. Johnny says that he can’t commit and they part ways before continuing on the journey. Because she knows that they are in separate places, she sends him home.
While she sends Johnny home, Jesse asks if Jason is ready to get engaged and he says he isn’t. This is pretty tough ultimately for her.
Erich sends her a note asking to meet him on the bridge. At first, it’s a happy surprise, but he rehashes a conversation that they had in the Fantasy Suites - where he feels like this portion of the experience is cheating on him. Gabby feels defensive that they are going over this again and feels that he’s adding a negative spin on the time that she needs. She feels like he is testing her and she doesn’t like it!
Tomorrow, we’ll continue with the remainder of the Fantasy Suites to see how it all shakes out!
GABBY’S FANTASY SUITES DATES | Erich + Jason
RACHEL’S FANTASY SUITES DATES | Aven, Tino, Zach
GABBY SENT HOME | Johnny
Each night during this season, we tweet about The Bachelorette and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!
Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.
We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!
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It may be the end of the summer, but festival season continues and here in NY, we're excited for Labor Day Weekend when Electric Zoo brings some of our favorite DJ/Producers to Randall's Island for 3 days of music from Sept 2nd - 4th! We caught up with one of the acts who will hitting the stage to get the scoop ahead of their performance.
Matt Russell, Trevor Dahl and KEVI make up Cheat Codes, a trio that has been collaborating with a number of people from Demi Lovato, Afrojack and Wiz Khalifa to name a few. They shared how they came together, how they got their name and their collaborative process. They also talk about dropping HELLRAISERS Part 1, 2 and 3, upcoming country music with Jimmie Allen and Dolly Parton and of course their upcoming performance for EZoo!
ATHLEISURE MAG: When did each of you fall in love with music and what was the moment that you realized that you wanted to be a DJ?
MATT RUSSELL: 3rd grade music class, they handed me a recorder, I made hot cross buns sound like Beethovens 5th, and it was over. We didn’t start the project by DJing we just wanted to make songs, and once we started gaining momentum we had to learn very quickly. Our first DJ gig was rough, let me tell you.
AM: Tell us how the 3 of you came together to become Cheat Codes?
MR: We all met in LA, but came from different musical backgrounds. Trevor was doing acoustic singer songwriter music, Kevi was a rapper, and Matt was in an indie/hip hop project. I was making beats for KEVI’s rap project, and Trevor needed a studio, so he turned my laundry room into a dope recording set up. We had the idea to just mess around and do a session together, and thats when we wrote Cheat Codes first song “Visions”.
AM: Where did the name Cheat Codes come from?
KEVI: My brothers were in this band called Clear Static, and they had a lot of early success. They were opening for Duran Duran at Madison Square Garden and I came out to support them, but was dumbfounded by everything they were accomplishing. So I asked my bro Tom, how you doing this, and he told me “I found the cheat code little bro” haha!
AM: As a trio, what do each of you bring to created your DJ group?
TREVOR DAHL: We all handle different roles, which allows us to do more and not get burned out. Matt handles a lot of the live set, live edits, etc. I finish a lot of the production on the songs, and Kevi handles a lot of the visual aesthetic, as far as merch idea, album artwork ideas etc. but we collaborate with each other on everything. We usually agree on most things.
AM: How do you find inspiration when you are creating new music?
MR: Well we do a lot of collaborations, so I think that makes it easy. Just trying to find something that works well for both artists, but is still representative of our sound.
AM: What’s your process when it comes to creating your music – do you have set roles?
K: It just depends on each song, but we all write and bounce ideas off each other. We all have vocals on different records as well. But dividing and conquering helps us do a lot more for sure.
AM: You have collaborated with Demi Lovato, Kaskade, Afrojack etc. When you’re collaborating with other artists, what are you looking for when you’re thinking about whether you can work together?
TD: Just an idea that sounds like Cheat Codes, but still works for the other artist. With Demi, we had the demo idea and we just thought her voice would sound awesome on it so it was kind of a no brainer. With Kaskade and Afrojack we really wanted to lean on their production sound and write some cool vocals that would compliment their ideas, so those were a little more production driven.
AM: How would you describe the Cheat Codes sound?
MR: At this point we’ve done every genre basically so we’re its hard to put in a few words. We kind of have different eras, where early on it was almost tropical house leaning, then kind of went more pop, dance, but we definitely hate being put in a box, we get bored easily.
AM: I’m a huge fan of Squid Games and I can’t wait for when the next season drops, you made Way Back Then an Official Squid Games Remix. How did that come about?
MR: Well we binge watched the show, stayed up all night actually. We were having an argument on the best way to watch it, with Korean voiceovers and subtitles or English dubs, then the idea hit.
AM: Tell us about HellRaiser Part 1, 2 and 3 as you released these albums over the last 18 months. What was the concept behind it and why is it a series of 3 albums?
MR: It was originally 1 album, and then Covid hit. We couldn’t tour for 8 months, so we just spent extra time in the studio, once we had all these ideas, it didn’t sound like 1 cohesive project, there were more 3 distinct sounds, so figured why not, we’ve never done an album before so lets go big.
AM: We know that you have been teasing a country album for awhile. Why was this a genre that you wanted to incorporate your sound into?
MR: We've always been song and vocal driven, and one of our early influences was Avicci, so it never seemed too out of bounds for us. When we were making Hellraisers, we had this record called "Never Love You Again." It was never intended to be tended to be a country record, the production is more dance, but we just needed a very soulful voice that matched, and little big town jumped on. Something about their harmonies and soul made the record what it is, so we kind of went down a rabbit hole.
AM: Is there a synergy between EDM and country music?
K: Yeah for sure, I mean EDM is so global, and its taken us so many places around the world, some of the best times to blast country music is on a road trip, or hitting up an isolated place, and I think that works really well especially in a festival environment. Just bringing good vibes and people together.
AM: Jimmie Allen is going to be on this record, what can you tell us about the music that you worked on with him and what was that like?
MR: What I like about this record is, it's not a typical country record. Jimmie's vocals aren’t overly twang, and the lyrics aren’t about trucks or anything. So it became this easily accessible thing whether you like dance music or country or pop.
AM: Are there other country artists that are also on this record?
TD: We have Matt Stell, MacKenzie Porter, Madddie and Tae, Lady A, and we’re working on one with Dolly as well.
AM: With it coming out Sep 30th, what are you doing to promote this album, will you participate in country festivals and will these songs also be incorporated into other sets that you’re doing outside of the country scene?
K: Yeah, we've already performed some of the records at different electronic festivals this summer, so it kind of just depends on the vibe and the edit. We’ll be doing Rodeo World in Vegas in December, so catch us at the official after party.
AM: You’ve been creating so much music, are there other projects that are coming out that we should keep an eye out for?
MR: Yeah we’re already working on the album after this, so stay tuned, we can’t really talk about it though.
AM: We’re looking forward to EZoo as you’ll be here in NY! What are you excited about for this festival?
MR: We play in NYC all the time, but I think this will be the biggest festival we’ve played here, definitely electronic based. I think I heard everyone's dressing up as animals, so I’m excited to fulfill my fantasy as a sexy elephant. Stay tuned.
AM: When you’re performing at EZoo, do you have routines that you do prior to your set to get prepared for the show and do you have things that you do after your show to relax?
MR: Yeah we usually play “Kill, Marry, F$#%” and then follow that up with 30 burpees and we’re ready to hit the stage. Afterwards we relax by putting on our noise cancelling headphones and listening to ASMR.
AM: How do you balance your schedules from when you’re performing a festival, being on tour, your residencies, creating music etc?
TD: Yeah we just have to prioritize what’s most important, so we’ll usually block off time to be in the studio where we won’t play shows no matter what. But organization is key for sure.
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CBD is becoming a popular supplement among fitness enthusiasts for its potential benefits in managing pain and inflammation. But what exactly is CBD? And how can it help you achieve your fitness goals? This blog post will answer those questions and more. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about CBD and fitness.
If you have just stumbled across the wonder drug CBD, you are probably full of questions, but the best place to start is with what CBD is. First and foremost, CBD isn’t a wonder drug, but it can be used as a supplement and has a few benefits that athletes can use.
Secondly, CBD is also known as cannabidiol, the second most active cannabinoid within the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, CBD has no intoxicating effects, so it won’t get you high. However, it does offer many of the benefits that THC offers. What makes CBD different from THC? Well, it mainly interacts with the body, which is also how it can provide the benefits it does.
As an athlete or someone generally interested in fitness, you must be careful about what you put in your body to stay healthy. The good news is that there are plenty of healthy ways to consume CBD, and some of the healthiest methods are also the most effective.
Of course, you could use a vaporizer, a popular method of consuming CBD. However, if you want to be very healthy, some of the best procedures available on this page include edibles, tinctures, capsules, and transdermal patches. These methods don’t require you to vape or smoke anything, so you don’t have to worry about lung damage.
When you consume CBD, the cannabinoid loosely attaches itself to your CB1 receptors, primarily found within your central nervous system. Once it attaches itself, it acts as a kind of modulator; in other words, it either blocks or stimulates the receptors, leading to a decrease or amplification in the ability of the receptor to transmit signals.
The result of this is an increase in the natural levels of anandamide within the body, leading to the CB receptors becoming even more sensitive to the already present endocannabinoids within your body. Your mood increases when consuming CBD, and the reduction of symptoms associated with depression and anxiety. More importantly, it allows CBD to reduce the experience of pain.
As mentioned above, the method you use to consume CBD will affect its effectiveness. It is because different consumption methods allow you to consume varying amounts of CBD, which means that if you are consuming CBD to treat something specific, you will need to know how much CBD to consume.
Unfortunately, the dosage required for effectiveness varies from person to person. The general guidelines are something like for a 5’9” male. You should consume 10 milligrams a day. Other experts recommend consuming around 30 milligrams a day if you are in pain, while some suggest starting as low as 5. In other words, it’s a matter of trial and error and figuring out what dosage works best for you for varying amounts of pain.
Finally, the last thing you should be aware of would be the benefits CBD offers for someone working out, such as yourself. Firstly, one of the most influential aspects of exercising is getting enough sleep; without enough sleep, your athletic performance will suffer. As such, the first benefit is that CBD improves the quality of sleep, allowing you to train hard and recover faster.
The primary benefit of CBD is that it can help you recover after an intense workout session. Why? Because CBD has pain-relieving properties and acts as an anti-inflammatory, your swollen muscles won’t be as sore, which allows you to recover faster and train harder.
Labor Day Weekend is the "last dance" of the summer and is celebrated when Electric Zoo 3.0 will takeover Randalls Island Park in NY from Sept 2nd - 4th. We're excited for DJ Diesel, Cheat Codes, Afrojack, Carl Cox, Martin Garrix and more who will have sets across multiple stages! This year's 3.0 theme encourages attendees to “plug into the Matrix” for their 13th edition by enjoying their tech driven, electronic dance music paradise. Guests will enjoy more VIP areas, increased free water stations, interactive installations and more.
This year, there are new stage designs! The new stages are integrated together by AI technology. The Landing replaced the Hilltop Arena and will be surrounded by lush greenery for EZoo's first fully-immersive experience. Because of where it's placed in the festival, sound bleeding is no longer a concern for festival attendees. The Grove is also being retired and Morphosis will be the stage where house music evolves. That means pyrotechnics, fireworks, LED walls and more surprises.
In addition to a number of large acts such as those mentioned above, there will also be an inclusion of emerging artists and local ones from NY for attendees to get to know.
We've always been a fan of EZoo's Golden Hour for sunset performances. Diplo will perform on Fri, DJ Snake on Sat and Sun will have Subtronics. Each night, there are a number of after parties across the city from Webster Hall, Marquee and Lavo to name a few.
There's nothing like a festival to bring the love of dance music, artistry, fun sponsors, immersive experiences and outfits that add a whole other color to the festival experience which are perfect for Instagrammable moments!
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In this month’s issue, our cover story is with World Cup Champion, Juventus F.C. and the France National Team Midfielder footballer, Paul Pogba. We caught up with him to talk about his passion for the game, his excitement to play for Juventus again, what it was like to win the World Cup with the French National team in 2018 and more. With STARZ’s POWER BOOK III: Raising Kanan Season 2 out now, we caught up with the show’s creator Sascha Penn and two of it’s stars Hailey Kilgore and Omar Dorsey to talk about what we can expect, what it’s like getting into that 90’s frame of mind and more. We also interview CFDA jewelry designer Sheryl Lowe of Sheryl Lowe Jewelry. We talk about how she went from a MUA in film/TV to creating this line, creating an additional line MR.LOWE. where her husband Rob Lowe and children have modeled for it and the importance of philanthropy within her collection. This Labor Day Weekend, Electric Zoo is back from Sept 2nd – 4th and we give you a heads up on what you can expect at this year’s festival on Randall’s Island here in NY. We also talk with Cheat Codes, a trio DJ/Producer trio who will also perform at this year’s event. We talk about them drawing 3 albums in under 2 years during the pandemic, how they create their music and their upcoming country project with Dolly Parton, Jimmie Allen and more. We also caught up with The Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia to talk about Bounce, No Kids Hungry and working with Beyonce.
This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from EDM DJ/Producer Benny Benassi (cover of DEC ISSUE #60) and choreographer, dance fitness founder of the NW Method Nicole Winhoffer has one as well. Our 9DRIP comes from our STARZ’s POWER BOOK III: Raising Kanan’s, Omar Dorsey and the Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from last month’s JUL ISSUE #79 cover and UFC World Champ and TUF Season 30 winner Julianna Peña. Our The 9LIST STORI3S comes from PGA golfer Justin Thomas and The 9LIST STORI3S comes from Leylah Fernandez, Felix Aliassime and Carlos Alcaraz who will be playing in this year’s US Open.
Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack shares a stunning spot that’s known for their mussels in the Meat Packing District, Mollusca. This month’s Athleisure List comes from Bear Donut and RANG NYC. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.
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We pick up where we left off on ABC’s The Bachelorette for Aven and Rachel Recchia’s Hometown which took place in Salem! The two had a great time learning about love spells and finding out about the town’s history. Rachel met his family and even with their questions, she knew that they enjoyed meeting her and she felt much better than she did with some of her dates! Interestingly enough, we didn’t get to see who received roses but we heard that everyone minus Tyler (who was sent home).
We see Rachel, Gabby Windey, Jesse Palmer and the remainder of the men at the Men Tell All special. We heard about all the drama that we’ve been hearing all season long. Jacob apologized for his behavior with Gabby and Hayden wasn’t even there to talk about how inappropriate he was. It seems like the next few weeks are definitely going to take us into some twists and turns!
GABBY’S HOMETOWN DATES | Erich, Jason, Johnny
RACHEL’S REMAINING HOMETOWN DATES | Aven, Tino, Zach
Each night during this season, we tweet about The Bachelorette and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!
Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.
We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!
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Burberry released their newest campaign for FW22 showcasing menswear that has contemporary traditions used in its collection that includes hooded duffle coats, leather straps, high-waisted pants and more. In addition to a number of the pieces, they partnered with the Black-owned LA-based non-profit, The Compton Cowboys.
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You’ve gone through your closet and have decided it’s time to purchase some new athleisure. Maybe you’ve become more active, your weight has been fluctuating, or your old pieces have worn out. Whatever the reason is, it’s time for you to start looking for new athleisure wear. Today, we’re here to help you out and tell you six things you should look for when purchasing new athleisure. In addition, we’ll also tell you about some high-quality men’s travel pants that are so good you won’t be able to say no to them. To learn everything you need to know about what to look for in athleisure, keep on reading.
Cheap athleisure is really tempting; we’re well aware of this. How can you turn away from a workout shirt that costs less than $20? When you buy cheap clothes like this, you definitely get what you pay for. The difference in the quality of the fabric between cheap and high-quality athleisure is evident. Cheap athleisure is uncomfortable, scratchy, and tears easily. Higher-end athleisure, on the other hand, is comfortable, breathable, stretchy, and lasts long without tearing or pilling. Make sure you’re fully aware of the fabric of your athleisure before you buy it.
Athleisure is meant to be worn for a variety of things, so whether you’re lounging around at home or running a marathon, athleisure should fit the bill for what to wear. Unfortunately, some cheaper athleisure brands are hoping that you’ll lean more towards the “leisure” in athleisure because clothes from cheap brands are not made to be worn during vigorous activity. You need to make sure your athleisure was designed to actually withstand motion. For example, let’s take a look at Paskho men’s travel pants. These athleisure pants were uniquely designed to have ergonomic seams and articulated knees in order to withstand essentially any motion. If you’re looking for some movement-friendly athleisure men’s travel pants, look no further than Paskho.
The best athleisure is the kind that can be worn in a variety of contexts. How amazing would it be to be able to wear the same pants when going on a run that you wear to a business meeting? This is the type of thing you should look for when purchasing new attire. High-quality athleisure can be worn in multiple different situations.
The Paskho Contemplation slim-fit tapered khaki pants are a great example of this; they fit into the athleisure category while also looking like they could be incorporated into a business casual outfit. Buying athleisure that serves multiple purposes also helps protect the environment, which leads us to our next thing to look out for.
Sustainability is one of the biggest things you should look out for when shopping for new athleisure. Buying cheap clothes over and over again really takes a toll on the environment. Each piece of clothing that tears and is then thrown out takes up more space in landfills that are already overflowing, or it could end up in the ocean somewhere, presenting itself as a hazard to innocent wildlife. Purchasing high-quality athleisure wear from brands that value sustainability is a great way to show your support for our planet.
Not many minor feelings are worse than ordering clothes online, trying them on, and realizing they don’t fit. It’s important to always check a brand’s sizing chart if you’re shopping online because each brand sizes its clothes differently. A medium in one brand could be large in another brand, and vice versa. Always take the extra step of referring to a brand’s sizing chart. It could save you the hassle of making an online return, or worse, throwing out the pieces that don’t fit, which is harmful to both your wallet and the environment.
To really get the most out of your athleisure, you need to invest in pieces that have a lot of pockets. Without pockets, how are you supposed to carry your things around with you? If your response is to bring a bag, pockets can help save you from the hassle of that, too. Many athleisure pants, tops, and even some sports bras come with pockets now, making them a new athleisure necessity. Most men’s travel pants come with pockets as well, which can help you have a stress-free and comfortable travel experience.
In summary, here are the six things to look for when purchasing new athleisure:
● High-quality fabric
● Designed for motion
● Multipurpose
● Sustainability
● Sizing
● Storage
Purchasing new athleisure can be overwhelming, but if you stick to looking out for these six things, it’ll be a breeze. If you’re in the market for some men’s travel pants that check all the boxes, head over to the Paskho online shop to buy high-quality items you can wear in multiple contexts. You’ll be glad you did.
During MFW SS23 presentations, Plein Sport unveiled their collection of men’s and women’s pieces that take you from studio to street. In addition, they dropped a digital presentation as well.
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Are you trying out CBD gummies for the first time and don’t know what to expect? Do you want to know what you should and shouldn’t do when trying CBD gummies for fitness purposes?
CBD gummies are a popular way to consume CBD. Some people use them for fitness, believing that CBD can help with muscle recovery and other benefits. But is this the case? And if so, what are the dos and don'ts of taking CBD gummies like these for fitness? In this blog post, we'll explore these questions and provide some advice on how to best benefit from CBD gummies regarding fitness.
When it comes to fitness or exercise, many people tend to stay away from cannabis products, including CBD, because it can cause problems with performance-enhancing drugs and the legality of their use.
However, CBD is a completely legal product to use in almost all sports, whether you do it professionally or recreationally. This is because CBD is not cannabis as a whole and does not give you any kind of high, and is unlikely to give you any kind of advantage.
CBD is a cannabinoid within the cannabis plant and many others, including THC and more. It is a cannabinoid with no psychoactive properties that will not get you high. There are many reasons why people use CBD, and it is largely because of the health benefits that it has to offer.
CBD also has a large variety of benefits when used for fitness purposes, depending on whether you use it before, after, or in between your workout sessions. CBD has incredible anti-inflammatory properties, which can be used in a variety of ways to help when it comes to fitness. They can also help with many other issues you may experience and can even help with your endurance.
When it comes to the do's and don'ts of taking CBD gummies for fitness, the first thing that you absolutely should do if you are planning on consuming CBD for fitness purposes is to consume it before your workout.
Research has shown that CBD consumption can improve your endurance, enabling you to have a longer and better workout. CBD also has pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects, allowing you to work out for a longer period without experiencing any pain or injury.
On the other hand, something that you absolutely shouldn't do when using CBD gummies for fitness is to consume them right off the bat. CBD can have different effects from person to person, and there is a chance that you may react negatively to it, especially if you have not consumed it before.
With that said, if you are planning on taking CBD gummies for fitness purposes, you should always make sure to start with a lower dose and build it up from there, so that you can have a better understanding of what you can handle.
Something you should always do when consuming CBD gummies is to drink plenty of water frequently. CBD is a product of cannabis that is known to be incredibly dehydrating and can leave you with a dry mouth or just an overall feeling of dehydration.
Working out on its own can be dehydrating, and you need to refuel or replenish your hydration frequently. However, you must hydrate more often or frequently when consuming CBD products.
Last but not least, the final thing you shouldn't be doing when using CBD gummies for fitness is overdosing on them. Although CBD gummies will not have any effect on getting you high, they still have negative effects that can leave you uncomfortable. Consuming too much CBD can make you dehydrated, dizzy, nauseous, drowsy, and more. It is best to start with a lower dose and build it up over time.
Here in NY, the qualifying rounds for the US Open are currently underway! Starting Aug 29th - Sep 11th, the tennis tournament is bound to give us a number of major moments that we will be talking about! Ralph Lauren has been the official outfitter for this tournament since 2005. The Ralph Lauren U.S. Open Collection includes the ball crew and courtside official uniforms as well as a limited edition tennis-inspired collection. This campaign was shot at the USTA Billie King Jean National Tennis Center and featured 5 of the U.S. Open Ball Crew members as well as Ralph Lauren models.
As is the case when Ralph Lauren creates uniforms for a sporting event, you can also purchase these items as well to be part of the festivities while watching on-site, at home or when you’re out and about going about your day!
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PHOTO CREDITS | ABC The Bachelorette/Craig Sjodin
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We’re back watching tonight’s ABC’s The Bachelorette and it’s Hometowns! Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey are separating and packing as they will go to their men’s hometowns! Jesse Palmer checks up on both of them to figure out how they are doing as they prepare to leave the ship.
Gabby heads to New Orleans for the first time to meet up with Jason! She will only visit 3 men! He takes her around New Orleans to wear and throw beads and she gets to meet his family and connects with them.
Now Rachel is with Zach in his hometown where they get to watch planes taking off.
Back to Gabby, we go to Johnny and his hometown. As soon as he meets her, he lets them now that they will hang with his family first so she can meet them. Gabby was very nervous - but we can’t fault her since she didn’t really get any alone time with her. Although she wins his family over, Johnny tells his mom that he doesn’t know if he is ready yet for that.
Rachel is at the Jersey Shore with Tyler. She’s excited to be with him, but feels that they are the most behind in terms of their relationships. They hang out on the board walk and she realizes even more that she isn’t in the same place with him as she met a number of his friends. She doesn’t want to continue the date. He heads home where he has to tell his family that she broke up with him. This was definitely a rough date.
Gabby’s final hometown is with Erich in New Jersey. He lets her know that they will go to his parents first before their date. She meets his family and they receive her well, but they tell her how important it is to have and keep your commitments. Later on, during their date they both share how they are falling in love with one another.
Now Rachel is with Tino in Santa Clarita, CA. His parents have a lot of questions and it doesn’t feel like they are on board with this process. His father is very doubtful about whether their relationship is sustainable. While Rachel talks to his mom, she sees that even if Tino wishes to go forward, his family will not be behind this and has heavy skepticism. When you look book at when Tino talked to her before meeting the parents, when she voiced concern over whether his parents would like her or not, he shut it down quickly saying they would. After meeting his parents, he shared that he wished that he had been more upfront with her.
Although Gabby has completed all of her dates, Rachel still has one more Hometown date with Aven. It will be interesting to see how that one goes and to see who the ladies will continue to move forward with next week!
GABBY’S HOMETOWN DATES | Erich, Jason, Johnny
RACHEL’S REMAINING HOMETOWN DATES | Aven, Tino, Zach
RACHEL SENT HOME | Tyler
Each night during this season, we tweet about The Bachelorette and you can chat along with us (@AthleisureMag + with our Co-Founder/Creative + Style Director, Kimmie Smith @ShesKimmie) to see what’s taking place!
Each week we will let you know who our faves were from the last episode and if we’ve changed up since then as it pertains to who we think should go to Hometowns.
We also suggest a podcast that we’ve become obsessed with over the past few seasons, Wondery’s Bachelor Happy Hour to get their feedback!
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Some poets say that unrequited love is the worst possible thing in this world. Maybe you love someone, and you pine for them, but for some reason, you cannot have them. Perhaps you meet someone when you’re young, you connect with them, but then for whatever reason, you two go your separate ways.
Before the internet, if you lost touch with someone, whether a friend, relative, or romantic love interest, you might struggle to locate them again. Maybe they’re somewhere out there in the world, but you’d have to physically travel to try and find them.
You don’t have to do that much in 2022. If you want to connect with a past love to try and rekindle the spark, you can usually do that much easier. We’ll talk about how you can undertake such a mission right now.
Locating someone from your past might interest you for many reasons. Maybe you have romance in mind, but perhaps you’re trying to find an old friend or colleague. Maybe this person owes you money, and you’ve waited for years to collect.
Whatever your reason for wanting to find someone, though, they can’t hide from you as well as they could twenty years ago, or even ten years ago, for that matter. The technology you can use to locate a person has only gotten better, and it’s hard for anyone to hide in the 21st century.
Free person lookup websites are one way to go if you hope to find someone’s location, whether for romance or something else entirely. These sites let you plug in a person’s name, and you can also put in their address, social security number, phone number, social media accounts, or anything else, if you know it.
Once you do that, it’s highly likely you’ll find that person’s location. If you can’t get an actual, physical home address, you’ll often find out their current city, state, or country, if they’re no longer living in the US. At that point, you’re one step closer to locating them and reestablishing the relationship.
Let’s say you started your search process by using a free person lookup site and putting in their name. Maybe you also put in any other information you currently know about them. You might have an old phone number and address. The more info you give one of these sites, the more you’ll get back from them.
The site might let you know this person uses certain social media platforms. Maybe they’re on Meta, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, or one of the many others that exist.
They might have their account set to private, but that does not mean you can’t create an account with that platform and reach out to this individual. Maybe they’ll see your name and allow you to become their friend on that platform. If they do, you can see whether you two still have any potential romantic interest.
It’s not impossible that you might try to find someone through the means we mentioned, but you don’t have any luck. The free person lookup search might not find out very much about them. Maybe they don’t have any active social media accounts.
Some people avoid social media use, and they try to stay off the grid as much as they can. The internet may not reveal much about their current location or life, but you’re determined to find them so you can see whether they still have feelings for you.
As a last resort, you might hire a private investigator. An investigator who finds people professionally will doubtless have resources they can use that are beyond what you have at your disposal. They might contact various police departments or FBI sources and find someone that way.
The private investigator can give you a full report regarding that person once they find them. If they can’t find anything at all, you’ll know you’re dealing with a truly unusual circumstance.
Even if you’re looking for someone who’s deceased, a private investigator should uncover that information. If anyone can find your long-lost love, a professional should do it.
Once you find this person, you can decide whether to reach out to them. Maybe once you find them, you see they have a spouse, or perhaps they’re in jail. If you learn something like that, you’ll need to carefully consider whether making contact makes sense.
We're very excited about this month's cover, Bantamweight Champion Julianna Peña who will be fighting Amanda Nunes in the title fight in Dallas on Jul 30th for UFC277. This anticipated rematch is one we'll be glued to and just ahead of it, we took some time to catch up with the 'Venezuelan Vixen' herself! We wanted to know about her journey in the MMA, being the first woman to win The Ultimate Fighter - Season 18, joining the UFC, being a coach on Season 30 of The Ultimate Fighter, and how she trains to be Octagon ready!
ATHLEISURE MAG: What led you to MMA and when did you fall in love with the sport?
JULIANNA PEÑA: When I was 19 years old, my sister asked me to join a women’s cardio kickboxing class with her and I needed to lose some weight, so I joined the class. It came naturally to me and I wanted to explore it more. I immediately fell in love with it. And when I eventually started winning fights, the joy combined with the rush of winning solidified my obsession for MMA.
AM: You’re known as the Venezuelan Vixen. How did you get that name?
JP: I have to credit that to my coach that gave me that name early on in my career.
AM: What did you learn about competing on The Ultimate Fighter and becoming the first woman to win in Season 18?
JP: I learned that I still had so much more to learn, and that I still do. Not only is every fighter different, every FIGHT is different. Because as I’m learning and growing, so are my competitors. It taught me to never feel as though I know everything. There is always more to learn, more room to grow, more fights to win, and more fighters to challenge ahead. Always a student of the game.
AM: Last season, you and Amanda Nunes were coaches for The Ultimate Fighter. How did it feel to be there as a coach versus competing and what does it mean to you to work with those who are coming up and to give them the tools that they need to operate at their best?
JP: It was really interesting to be a 135lb woman giving advice to male MMA fighters twice my size! It was a little strange at first because I wasn’t sure how they would take my advice when we’re in very different divisions with different disciplines. But it soon became second nature. It was exciting to see them grow but it was also difficult getting to know them, their strengths/weaknesses, and then having to see them get eliminated. It was also very interesting to coach against Amanda because I was able to get a better understanding of her approach and methods, whereas before, I had only known what it was like to be fighting against her in the cage.
AM: We always like talking about workouts that athletes do that optimize their work in the sport, what are 3 workouts that you do?
JP: I love to run. All my workouts are what I do for and in camp. But running and strength/conditioning/lifting weights are others that I do. I love to swim and do yoga if I get the time.
AM: What is a typical training session/day like for you and how is it different when you are preparing for a fight?
JP: I train 2-3 times a day except on Sundays when I’m not in camp. I train MMA a few times a week but not nearly at the pace I do while I’m at camp.
AM: When it comes to training, how important is the mental aspect of it to you and how do you strengthen that area?
JP: The mental aspect of MMA training is just as important as the physical aspect of the sport. Especially as a mother, it’s very important for me to prioritize that work/life balance. I'm constantly reminding myself to remain focused and avoid unnecessary distractions while I’m training, so that I can, not only be the best fighter, but also be the best mother I can be to my daughter.
AM: In looking at your IG, we loved seeing your daughter Isa standing with you when you were doing promos for your fight last year or even when you’re training in the gym. It reminded me of being able to watch my mom work when she owned her own couture boutique. I think it’s powerful for kids to be able to see what their parents do. How is it to balance your duties as a mom, training, being a champion fighter and also building other areas of your brand/portfolio?
JP: Thank you! That’s so incredible that you have such fond memories of your mother and that you had a role model that also struck a great balance between work and parenthood. At the end of the day, my daughter comes first. She is the greatest joy in my life. And my duty to her to be a good mother is my ultimate responsibility. She will always come first. And the rest seems to fall into place as long as I continue to stay focused and motivated. Isa will forever be my biggest win in life.
AM: If we want to eat like an MMA fighter, what are the foods you eat that assist you in being an amazing champion and what are items you enjoy splurging on?
JP: My splurge is PINKBERRY or frozen yogurt of any kind. I train so much I can virtually eat what I want but I use Eat Clean Chicago to help prep me for the week and it ranges from spaghetti to baked chicken or salmon depending on the day.
AM: You have an amazing record 12-4-0. You are fighting Amanda Nunes in Dallas for a title rematch main event for UFC 277 on July 30th. When you fought her last year, you won the Bantamweight Title. Heading into Saturday’s fight, what are the days leading up to game time like when you touch down in Dallas?
JP: I’m actually already in Dallas! I got in earlier this week. Fight week is always a bit crazy – there are media interviews, press conferences, weigh-ins, and more.
And all of that is still in addition to an even more intense training schedule. Put it this way, I can’t wait to enjoy a bit of free time and sleep next week!
AM: After a fight, what do you do as you come down from all the energy and focus that you needed in the Octagon?
JP: Other than enjoying my victory?? I enjoy time with my daughter!!! That’s the easiest way to come down from that adrenaline rush that comes with months of training. Just fun and relaxation with Isa and my family.
AM: In addition to fighting, you are also a commentator for MMA fights as well. Why is this something that you wanted to add into your portfolio and what do you like about doing this?
JP: I love to talk and I love MMA. I always want MMA to be a part of my life!
AM: Earlier this summer, you threw the 1st pitch at the White Sox/Dodgers game in Chicago! How exciting was that experience for you?
JP: That was beyond exciting! The Chicago White Sox were so welcoming and truly made it an experience I will never forget. And it’s always fun to meet the players and coaches because it makes watching the game so much more fun. If they ever want me back, I’m a phone call away!
AM: When you’re not training or prepping for a fight, how do you take time for yourself?
JP: I spend my free time with my daughter. I’m so busy all the time between training and my other endeavors so any free time I have, I spend it with her. I haven’t sat on my couch in three months. I’m looking forward to putting my feet up.
AM: With all the successes that you have had, being a champion in the UFC and being able to do what you love – what do you want your legacy to be in the sport?
JP: I would love to be remembered for my ability to bring home victories even when the odds are stacked against me; being able to have opened the doors and break barriers for other working mothers. If you believe in yourself and are determined enough, there’s no reason that you can’t have it all. I dream of being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame one day.
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