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LIVING HER TINT | DEEPICA MUTYALA

October 24, 2022
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FOOD IS COMMUNITY | JUSTIN SUTHERLAND

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ATHLEISURE LIST | POUND

October 22, 2022

POUND fuses drumming and movement to connect mind, body and sound and combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training, for an electrifying experience set to incredible music. They use Ripstix, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising.

POUND offers three different group class programs and has one on-demand class.

POUND Rockout. is an all out 45-minute group fitness class that turns drumming into a sweat-inducing workout. The intervals and fat-burning sequences offer a high-intensity workout in a short amount of time. It mixes brain-boosting and stress-reducing effects of drumming.

POUND Unplugged is a new 30-minute group fitness class designed for mental wellness. We created this class so you can rock and reset. It blends 20-minutes of high-intensity training and a challenging mat workout to build strength inside and out with 10-minutes of rhythmic breathing, restorative stretching, mindfulness and meditation.

Generation POUND is a kids program that combines kid-friendly choreography and group activities, it promotes social and emotional well-being by fostering relationships, building self-esteem and self-awareness, and inspiring the next generation of happy, healthy kids.

POUND Backstage is the on-demand option. You can access a variety of POUND workouts filtered by length, area of focus or your favorite instructor!

They worked with experts to address breathwork, mental wellness and fitness movements to offer an efficient holistic 30-minute class with 20-minutes of high-intensity training and strength-building mat work combined with 10-minutes of restorative stretching, guided meditation and breathwork. Mental well-being and self-expression have always been at the core of POUND. POUND Unplugged is the perfect next step to support people and help them feel lighter emotionally and more in tune physically.

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ATHLEISURE LIST | BREATHWRK

October 21, 2022

Breathwork as a category is rooted in bonafide clinical science. Not only are breathing exercises proven to positively impact qualitative stuff like how you feel, they also improve biometrics like heart rate and blood pressure. Breathing exercises provide nearly instant relief, and with prescriptive combinations of inhales, exhales and holds, require no skill or experience.

For all these reasons, the team at health app Breathwrk believe their product is one of the most powerful solutions for the mass market. In the app, content is grouped into 4 core categories:

Night Time: Trouble shutting your mind off before bed can result from an overactive sympathetic nervous system, which controls your fight or flight response. Extended exhales raise your body’s relaxation center, the parasympathetic nervous system, to soothe overactivity and help you sleep faster.

Calm: Whenever someone tells you to "take a deep breath," the techniques in this category are what they’re referring to.

Perform: Executing a challenging breath hold at the end of your exhale increases your body’s red-blood-cell production for superior oxygen efficiency. The techniques in this category also support faster recovery by lowering your pulse after periods of intense exertion.

Energize: Short-burst inhales & exhales raise your body’s activity center to prime your nervous system for intense mental & physical effort, increasing heart rate, alertness and focus.

The free version of the app includes a small percentage of the exercise library, with their most popular breaths. For those interested in a deeper and more diverse Breathwrk practice, the competitively priced Pro version unlocks all content. There are a number of features that incentivize habitual usage. The most powerful is tracking against oneself, using features like Streaks to motivate consistency.

The company also extended into the real world with one of the first studios specializing in breathing exercises, building an even stronger community. At the studio, classes will help people wake up, strength train, sleep better and even achieve psychedelic-adjacent states.

If you would like to check out Breathwrk's app for a 7-day free trial, then click here to get 30% off Breathwrk Pro for 1 year, exclusive to Athleisure.

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RINGING IN DIWALI WITH GLOW OF LIFE

October 21, 2022

 Avid readers of Athleisure Mag know that we recently included an interview on Deepica Mutyala of Live Tinted in the SEP ISSUE #81 of Athleisure Mag in Living in Her Tint. This is a brand that we have personally enjoyed using as we have incorporated into our look whether it’s for color correcting, giving that bronzed shimmer and having a primer to prep our skin.

Just in time for Diwali which is a festival of lights, the brand has a new limited edition Glow of Life Kit which honors this holiday that takes place on Oct 24th! It honors two cultures and tqo queens, South Asian-American influencer-turned-CEO Deepica and Nigerian-born American beauty influencer-turned CEO Jackie Aina of FORVR Mood have come together to celebrate the fetical o flights through the exchange of knowledge and product discovery. This product is a collaboration between Deepica and Jackie and is available on both sites. The set includes HUEGLOW in Dusk & Forvr Mood’s newly-released scent Spice of Life. Getting them separately, it would cost $72. Buying it as a set on either site, the limited edition kit is just $57!

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S2. E8. | ATHLEISURE KITCHEN CHEF RICHARD BLAIS

October 21, 2022

On today's episode of Athleisure Kitchen, we catch up with Chef Richard Blais who we enjoy seeing him judge on Guy's Grocery Games, seeing him in person emceeing at Taste of Tennis with the Williams sisters or when he is mentoring his team for Next Level Chef alongside Gordon Ramsay and Nyesha Arrington! We caught up with him to talk about chili which is perfect for this time of year as we begin to embrace all things fall! He shares his recipe and how he keeps it interesting with unexpected pairings! He also talks with us about a challenge that he will be judging on TikTok where food influencers will go head-to-head with their chili creations! We also catch up with what he has been working on, his latest restaurants Ember & Rye and Four Flamingos that he opened at Hyatt hotel properties in Florida and of course getting the scoop on season 2 of Next Level Chef which will premiere immediately following the Super Bowl on Feb 12th!

You can stay in the loop on who future guests are by visiting us at AthleisureStudio.com/AthleisureKitchen and on Instagram at @AthleisureKitchen and @AthleisureStudio. Athleisure Kitchen is hosted by Kimmie Smith and is Executive Produced by Paul Farkas and Kimmie Smith. It is mixed by the team at Athleisure Studio. Our theme music is "This Boy" performed by Ilya Truhanov.

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63MIX ROUTIN3S | SLOANE STEPHENS

October 20, 2022

Read the SEP ISSUE #81 of Athleisure Mag and see 63MIX ROUTIN3S | Sloane Stephens in mag.

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63MIX ROUTIN3S | BRIAN BAUMGARTNER

October 19, 2022

Read the SEP ISSUE #81 of Athleisure Mag and see 63MIX ROUTIN3S | Brian Baumgartner in mag.

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9LIST STORI3S | LEYLAH FERNANDEZ

October 18, 2022

Read the SEP ISSUE #81 of Athleisure Mag and see 9LIST STORI3S | Leylah Fernandez in mag.

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9LIST STORI3S | SHERYL LOWE

October 17, 2022

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN PURCHASING CBD PRODUCTS

October 17, 2022

Natural analgesic, anti-stress, and calming properties are just some of the reasons people use CBD products. Due to its positive effects on health, CBD is becoming more and more popular around the world.

This potent component of cannabis is available in a variety of forms, including oil, e-liquids, flowers, and resins.

But just like any other product, it's not unusual to discover low-quality CBD products created using dubious methods on the market.

So how can you make a difference and choose only high-quality CBD products?

We will provide the factors you should use to distinguish genuine CBD products from fake ones.

The Origin of the Product

The first thing to look for when purchasing any CBD product, including CBD resin, CBD oil, CBD liquid, and others, is the origin of the cannabis plant.

This will enable you to stay away from CBD products that are hazardous and of low quality.

Cannabidiol must be derived from plants cultivated on an industrial or organic plantation to be considered pure. This will guarantee that the CBD product you purchase conforms with cannabis farming guidelines. And don't be afraid to ask questions; reputable companies should be able to confidently speak about their extraction process and ingredient list. At Canna Cabana, CBD products not only meet all of these criteria, but they also come in a diverse range of options for various needs and preferences, making them a trustworthy choice for your CBD needs.

 

The Accuracy of the Description

People typically look to a product's components to establish its quality. These are almost usually helpful hints.

Therefore, a trustworthy CBD retailer must be able to list all the details required to assess the product's quality.

Do not trust a brand if it refuses to provide you with this information. Brand openness is a must to make a decision.

 

The Method of Extraction Used

CBD must first be extracted since it comes from the cannabis plant before being used.

Manufacturers typically employ two different sorts of procedures to accomplish this.

Extraction of supercritical CO2 is the first technique.

This process yields high-quality, pure CBD by destroying all traces of CO2, contaminants, and residues. Here, CBD is offered in its purest form.

However, it is quite expensive, which explains the high price of CBD products made using this method.

Oil, gas, and alcohol are the ingredients used in the second technique of extracting CBD. Even though this approach is less expensive, it doesn't always work.

Keep in mind that the final product contains contaminants that are unhealthy due to this extraction procedure.

 

Spectrum

The spectrum is an important parameter to consider if you want to identify high-quality CBD products. There are three different types of CBD products that you should look for while shopping:

The isolated spectrum has only CBD molecules, so its effects on the body are not very significant.

The most preferred range is the broad spectrum. It has extra benefits.

CBD and non-psychoactive compounds like CBG, CBN, etc. are present in products using this type of spectrum.

Full Spectrum: THC is the main component of products made from this spectrum.

Checking the THC dose before buying is advised to prevent any repercussions.

The legal dose in most countries is 0.2%.

 

Compare the Prices

Another factor to take into consideration is the pricing.

There is a set price that retailers must adhere to for each CBD product they sell.

The average cost of CBD products is high but still affordable. The methods of extraction, the product's quality, its composition, and its place of origin have a direct impact on the price.

On the other hand, it is best to stay away from goods with absurdly low prices.

Where Can I Get High-Quality CBD Products From?

It's time to select a high-quality brand now that you are aware of the product characteristics to pay attention to. Because there is no regulation of the CBD industry, which is booming, there is a huge range in brand quality.

Beyond the potentially significant geographic factor, we encourage you to carefully choose your brand and to make sure it is dependable and long-lasting.

Here are some additional tips that will help you evaluate a brand's quality:

They must have a website.

The brand’s location must be indicated on the website.

The website must be easily accessible.

The company must be transparent.

It is necessary to display the product's provenance and traceability, ideally locally.

Shipping fees shouldn't be too high.

There must be favorable client testimonials on the website.

All these recommendations are reliable and useful no matter where you are located. Use them wisely and choose a quality CBD product.

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CHILI IS COMMUNITY | BRIAN BAUMGARTNER

October 16, 2022

This month, we caught up with Brian Baumgartner who The Office fans know played Kevin Malone. We talk about this iconic show that brought us into a branch of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton PA. Viewers enjoyed seeing all the dynamics that are involved with co-workers, engaging in office politics, breaking the 4th wall copiously in a mockumentary style and of course the iconic moment when his character introduced us to his chili! We wanted to know more about how that came together and what led this New York Times Best-Selling Author Brian Baumgartner to drop his own cookbook, Seriously Good Chili Cookbook 177 of the Best Recipes in the World which is available now! We talk about his approach to creating the cookbook, gathering fans of the show as well as chefs who have won awards for their creations and how he really examines the world of chili from including his own recipe, chili con carne, chili verde, white chicken chili, texas chili, other categories and of course Kevin's Famous Chili! We're pleased to share that you'll find our recipe for Mezcal Jalapeño and Tortilla Strips Chili Verde along with my recipe for Mexican Lime Crema in this book with a little story of why this is one of our favorite chilis to make as a connoisseur of the category!

We talk about the impact of The Office, how his enjoyment of the original British series led by Ricky Gervais made him want to be part of the US one, his podcast that peeled the many layer of the onion on how this show came together in The Office Deep Dive Podcast and his other podcast, Off the Beat which digs into some of your other favorite shows and sharing the actors thoughts on it as well as jobs that they had, stories that you may not have heard and moving on from their iconic roles!

ATHLEISURE MAG: We are fans of The Office and we love that you played Kevin Malone. What drew you to the show and the role and what did you enjoy about playing Kevin?

BRIAN BAUMGARTNER: Well look, I was a big fan of the British version of the show and I had recently moved to LA and I knew that they were looking for people that weren’t known. At that point, that was definitely me, I was doing theater at the time, mostly traveling around the country and I knew that they were looking for people. I thought that the British version was genius and nobody at the time knew it, but I knew that that was the part that should be mine and that I should play! I auditioned shortly after I moved to LA and met Greg Daniels (The Office, Parks and Recreation, Hello Ladies) and Ben Silverman (The Office, The Biggest Loser, Running Wild with Bear Grylls) and the rest of the gang there and 10 years later, this is where we’re going!

AM: During the pandemic, I actually enjoyed listening to The Office Deep Dive podcast. What made you want to do that Project? It was great to hear you go behind the scenes.

BB: You know, truly it may be the first show in TV history that got bigger once we were done filming. I mean the explosion of the show over the last 3, 4, 5 years is insane. For me, it truly started with a question which was – why, how did this happen and why are younger people watching the show? This was not a show that we were making for young people and I’ll be totally honest about that! It’s not that they were excluded, but we thought it was for people that could relate to people who were in offices – meaning people who worked in offices. For me, getting the gang back together again and trying to figure out what happened and if we could find some clues in terms of how the show was set up, written and acted and the style and all of that on why people were so drawn to it. So that was the reason for getting everybody back together.

AM: Love that and honestly, it’s great with the format as there’s something about constantly breaking the 4th wall! Seeing other people who since that show aired have been successful with that like Abbott Elementary that does this as well. I think that rawness, working in an office and what that means – it definitely grabbed people!

BB: Nice, thank you!

AM: Where did Kevin’s love of chili come from? Did you create that or did it come from the writer’s room? How did that happen?

BB: No, that was the writers. I think that the show and why a lot of people still respond to the show is that it is a celebration of ordinary people. So I think that the writers were constantly looking for character traits that allowed these characters to thrive in certain settings. So that was totally them and they had the idea that this was the thing that Kevin does the best! I never imagined that we would still be talking about it all these years later! It was just a scene that I thought that was funny and well done and it required a lot of hours of rehearsal and preparation because of you know the mess that we all knew it was going to be. But, yeah I never imagined that we would still be talking about it or that I would have a chili cookbook!

AM: Where does your love of chili come from?

BB: It really was that. I am a cook. I probably 5 times a week I’m at the grill usually doing something or some other sort of thing. It was a little bit of time after that scene had happened and I had the idea. It was a fall day and I’m sure that there was football coming on and I thought that I would make some chili. I found a recipe, made it and I’m sure I took a picture. Because pic or it didn’t happen. I took a picture of it and posted it online and people went bananas. They just thought that it was the funniest thing. So, it didn’t occur to me at that point that people would respond that way. So I kept making it and I think that I did a pretty good job and now I have my own recipe and I continue to change, develop and experiment with and I was invited to The World Championship Chili Cook Off. There are hundreds of people there and there are all kinds of chili and everyone who is there is already a champion and they have won their state, region, district or whatever!

So, these are all people who know what they are doing and there is something about the culture of it that I just love! It’s people that are celebrating each other, getting tips and I think that I consider chili to be communal – you don’t make a pot of chili for yourself. It’s not something that you do. It’s all about sharing it with friends or family or around some event. So I like that aspect of it as you’re usually not doing it by yourself. It’s usually about community I think. I say it not to be cheesy at all – that’s what it is. So for me, it’s particularly fun. So I had the idea to assemble the best recipes around that I could find. We have so many of the World Champion recipes the International Chili Society – we got access to put a bunch of those recipes in the book, we have chefs, celebrity chefs, fans of the show who we also got submissions from, publications and other cooking organizations and sites. We tried our best to taste them all and to vet them! The truth is in the number, we were looking to try and get 100 – there are 177 of them! I mean they just coming in and they were so good, so interesting and so different, we wanted to have something for everyone! So there ended up being 177 of them and I am proud of all of them that are in this book!

AM: That’s amazing! I’m from Indiana originally, I live in NY and I love chili. Indiana chili is a big thing. What I do love about it is that you have all of these varieties. I grew up on Skyline Chili.

BB: Sure!

AM: But because of Athleisure Mag and everything else like that, I had started making for years a green type of chili instead of using a red based one. So the recipe we submitted was the Mezcal Jalapeño Tortilla Strip Chili Verde recipe!

BB: Nice!

AM: Yes, because I love Mezcal so that was a thing and when we were making it, I had never added Mezcal before, but it was so good and so tasty! So what were your 3 favorite ones that are in this cookbook?

BB: Well I mean I guess I have to start with mine!

AM: Right!

BB: So there’s that. I just made a couple of weeks ago finally, a chili that I had just loved and that I had tasted last year at the championships which was a finalist which was a Chicken White Bean Chili that starts with grilling chicken, chopping chicken – I had never done anything like it before. I had never made anything like it before and it was delicious! So good, I made it and can't wait to make it again because it was so good. And then the one that actually won last year and I had passed 3 chilis to the final, one which won as well – which was much more traditional in the homestyle category. Which basically means, chili with beans, but more traditional that won that was really delicious.

Yeah, personally, I have not made all 177! I have tasted a lot, but I am going to work my way through it. I just made a note for the Mezcal – I’m going for it!

AM: Oh yeah, it has 3 different meats in it – love it! It was great as it was on brand for Athleisure Mag, but it is Mezcal and that room smokes when you add it!

BB: Nice!

AM: So your book had been in preorder the last few months and it drops on Sep 13th.

BB: That’s right!

AM: What are the things that you’re going to do to promote it? Are you going to be on Good Morning America doing chili demos?

BB: I think that the Today Show – I will be in NY running around going to Barnes & Noble there, The Strand will have signed copies of the book. So yeah, you’ll see me around making chili for sure on various programs.

AM: Outside of your cookbook, you have a podcast called Off the Beat can you tell me about this?

BB: Yeah, in fact, I was a couple of minutes late talking to you because I was talking with Kevin Pollack (Billions, American Crime Story, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) and Busy Philipps (Dawson’s Creek, Vice Principals, Girls5eva) who are going to be upcoming guests. Yeah, it was born out of The Office Deep Dive and the conversations that I had with my old co-workers there and I just loved diving deep into the story. That was much more about The Office and the show. But for this, my idea was to talk to people about the unexpected moments that shaped them and their careers. Like what brought them on and led them to their specific journeys that they’re on. So I have just loved doing it. I have been able to talk in a different way with so many old friends that I never knew their story and then new friends as well! So, I’m having so much fun doing that and I encourage everybody to listen!

AM: Are there other projects that you have going on that we should keep an eye out for?

BB: You know, right now, we’re selling books!

AM: Oh yeah, you’re the book man!

BB: Right now I am the book man! I’m going to be going on a tour to some colleges and elsewhere coming up soon so look for dates on that!

IG @bbaumgartner

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THE QUEEN'S STATE OF MIND | SERPENT QUEEN

October 15, 2022

For the past few months, we have been excited for STARZ's The Serpent Queen as it tells us the story of Catherine De Medici. We caught up with Samantha Morton who plays Catherine as she fills us in how she approached it and why this show spoke to her.

ATHLEISURE MAG: What drew you to want to be in the Serpent Queen and obviously, being Catherine Medici?

SAMANTHA MORTON: I think that firstly, it’s an incredible role to play as an actress and to be given the opportunity to play her. To play somebody that goes from being an orphan, the daughter of a shopkeeper and to be put in a convent to then marrying a prince, be sent off to a different country – child trafficking basically. Them having to be an adult, a child in an adult’s world. To then becoming Queen of France to then becoming Regent is incredible. And so, that is what drew me to the role and I had been playing another fantastic role for a very long time which is Alpha in The Walking Dead and now the spin-off that we have, Tales of the Walking Dead. That again is another incredible character to play. She’s very complex and it’s a juicy role and I wanted to do something that was going to challenge me as much as Alpha had. You know, when you’ve played that role, the next thing you want to do is something different, but equally as exciting.

AM: Very true and I love that the format of this show between breaking the wall and this modernized version and being able to see Catherine as an adult and also as a child, how did you prepare to play this character?

SM: Firstly, Justin Haythe (The Clearing, Revolutionary Road, Bohemian Rhapsody) who is the showrunner, the writer and the director – I was speaking to him and he sent me the scripts and the synopsis and just getting to grips with what this show was going to be. Then I listened to the audio book about her because it is based on the audio book. That was just fascinating and really really interesting. Then, I tried to find portraits of her – photographs because I wasn’t able to travel everywhere. I was in NY so whatever I could find online and also trying to understand the time that she lived in. How things were different then and what her world was like, but ultimately, I had to go back and to rely on the scripts because that’s my launch pad – that’s my Bible if you like. That was my everything. And also spending a huge amount of time, thank you very much Justin! I asked a lot of questions and making sure that I understood the dialogue. Looking at who’s who and because I don’t play the younger Catherine, I had to make sure that I was really aware of what Liv Hill (Three Girls, The Great, Serpent Queen) was going through so when I inhabited the older Catherine, that I carried that history.

AM: I like that because seeing you and Liv go back and forth, how much did the two of you work together? We see bones of how she will be when she is older and then we see certain uncertainties in the beginning – how much work was that between the two of you?

SM: We had quite a few conversations where we talked about our interpretations with the character, falling in love because of her relationship with Henry and my relationship with Henry. And then we were trying to talk about – a little bit about ourselves personally. This way, I don’t know so that we had a connection which we did and we’re both from a very similar part of the world and so we had a similar approach to acting. We have a down to Earth way of acting and about inhabiting the character from the heart – the inside out – rather than the outside in. So that was really nice and we had a voice coach Nia who I had worked with before who then came on board to help Liv understand some of the way that I spoke and things like that. That way, we could have a bit of continuity and likewise, me with her. I had done a lot of period things before so I was used to wearing the corsets - you breathe differently, you walk differently and so just having those conversations!

After talking with Samantha, we took some time to chat with Liv Hill. She plays the younger Catherine and we wanted to know how she approached this role and how she sees this royal.

ATHLEISURE MAG: What drew you to wanting to play in Serpent Queen and playing Catherine Medici?

LIV HILL: I remember reading the script and having a visceral reaction to it and I just felt that I must play this character. It’s a gift for any actress. She’s so multi-layered, she’s vulnerable and also emotionally available and at times she isn’t. She’s weak, she’s strong – all these things and very compassionate, but stoic when needs be. The idea to play her and then to be able to be surrounded by these really talented people as well in every department. I would be so stupid if I didn’t take the opportunity to play her.

AM: I love the subject matter and I remember reading about her in school, but the format of the show is next level and your facial expressions when you’re breaking the 4th wall is so good!

LH: Oh thank you!

AM: It’s so modern. How did you prepare to play this character?

LH: Well I started reading the book Catherine De Medici: Renaissance Queen of France by Leonie Frieda which was really dense with information, but I didn’t finish reading it before we started shooting because it was really thick! But it was very very good! After that, I went to the director, the writer, the producers and a bit with Samantha (Minority Report, The Walking Dead, Tales of the Walking Dead) as well! Just to discuss motivations, intentions – I think that the main thing that I remember is that in playing her with the intentions to survive. I just kind of – literally that’s it! So I dialed that up and down depending on what the scene required, but that was always a state of being.

AM: What’s that like because we’re constantly flashing back and forth between the younger and older self of her. How much work did you do with Samantha when you’re looking at where you need to go or the nexus of where this was going to start?

LH: I mean, we didn’t talk as much as I thought that we were going to which wasn’t a bad thing either. We talked a little bit about Catherine and our interpretation. The main thing I remember her saying was that I needed to trust myself and that she was very happy that I was playing the young Catherine and that felt like a really generous and kind thing for her to say to a young actress. I think that she knew that I felt a little bit overwhelmed to fill her shoes. So, that gave me that relief and it made me do my own thing and I didn’t feel too overwhelmed and imitating Samantha. I just focused on who I thought that Catherine was.

AM: What do you want everyone to take away from in watching this. It’s beautifully done, I love how modern it is, the style of the music! People may not know the story, but what is it that you want audiences to feel in coming to the premier of this?

LH: Well the Serpent Queen has that connotation of being evil and manipulative and two-faced and all that stuff. Even if you don’t know Catherine beforehand and she is known notoriously in history as being this “evil” Queen, you would kind of already have this idea going in – this is what she was. But I hope that audiences take away is that this show debunks that. It shows her in all her glory and in all of her weaknesses as well.

I think that the fact that she remains so resilient and has this unwavering self-belief in herself despite this emotional and physical abuse that she receives throughout her life is very inspiring and I think I think that’s what I hope that most people will take away. Just that inspiration to be resilient in their own lives.

AM: In playing her, how was it to wear the corsets and learn how to do the things that you would normally do in such a constrictive garment?

LH: Yes, I mean that’s exactly it – it was restrictive. That corset was made to keep women restricted in that aspect! Those costumes were some of the most amazing garments that I have ever worn and what it did do for me is that it gave me a different posture. It made me feel more powerful and strong. I gained a confidence that Catherine desperately needed because she was somewhere that she didn’t belong. She needed to keep her strength and it really helped in playing that.

IG @samanthamorton

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9LOOKS | MICHAEL KORS SS23

October 14, 2022

Read the SEP ISSUE #81 of Athleisure Mag and see 9LOOKS | Michael Kors SS23 in mag.

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FROM SET TO SOUND | ARMIN VAN BUUREN

October 13, 2022

Festival season continues on and one of our favorite DJ's that we have enjoyed for years has been Armin van Buuren! We caught up with him right before he headed to EZoo to perform here in NY. We wanted to know more about his label, his performances at festivals and his B2B set with David Guetta.

ATHLEISURE MAG: Why was it important for you to launch your independent label, Armada Music and what do you look for in terms of artists that are available on it?

ARMIN VAN BUUREN: Before I started Armada, I worked with United Recordings. They gave me a label (Armind) but refused to sign the tracks I wanted to release on there because they didn’t believe in those tracks. I got all these demos because I started a weekly radio show “A State of Trance” which was highly successful. I understood that the best way to release those tracks and get exclusive stuff for my sets and radio shows was to have my own label.

AM: You perform at a number of festivals as a headliner, from Tomorrowland, Zouk Out Dec 3rd in Singapore etc. do you have any routines that you do prior to hitting the stage to get ready for your set?

AVB: Mostly, I have already prepared my set weeks in advance but I never pre-program my set to the minute. I always leave room for last-minute additions or change the sound of my set if I feel the crowd is actually up for a different sound or isn’t feeling my sound at that moment. I always try to work out, eat healthy and sleep before a show. Then I take a shower and try to be on time before a show so I’m not stressed about traffic or something.

AM: This summer you played a B2B set with David Guetta at Ushuaїa in Ibiza, which was the first time that has happened! What was that like and do you have other people on your list that you would want to do a B2B with that you have yet to do?

AVB: It was incredible and I didn’t expect the crowd to go crazy like that!! We have the crowd to go crazy like that!! We have been friends for a long time but never really worked together. We came up with the idea when I met David in Los Angeles when we were both working there. It was also a success because it was a one-off show and we made special edits and mash-ups before the show. Earlier this year, I played B2B with Reinier Zonneveld at Ultra Music Festival which was also very inspiring. I don’t really have a list of names I want to go B2B with but I will always consider one if I feel we can find common ground in our sound.

IG @arminvanbuuren

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WANT TO GO CAMPING BUT DON'T LIKE BUGS? HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO ROUGH IT IN STYLE

October 13, 2022

For decades now, there has seemed to be a common misconception that there is only one way to camp, and that is simply by roughing it in the outdoors. And while this may have been true in certain times due to a lack of accessibility to a variety of options and accessories, this couldn’t be further from the truth today. Now more than ever, camping in style and with certain added amenities has created a whole new hobby for an entirely new demographic of people. Whereas before camping only interested the outdoorsy type who liked sleeping outside, taking bucket showers, getting dirt underneath their fingernails, and building their own fire, now it has become accessible to a demographic of people who don’t like bugs and don’t like roughing it. This is an exciting development for the camping world because it means that the great outdoors is now being enjoyed by so many more people, not just of a certain personality type. The term glamping recently came into popularity, and with it came the rise in popularity of outdoor vacations and trips which incorporated a majority of the elements of camping while still utilizing toilets, running water, stovetops, and air conditioning. The term combines the word camping and glam if that wasn’t entirely obvious.

All that said, if you are someone who hates bugs and a lot of the elements that come with camping, but you still love the outdoors and want to spend as much time out there as possible, we are here to tell you that now more than ever that the opportunities for you to enjoy out there are endless.

1.   Explore Van Life

Van life has become the newest trend available amongst camping options. These sprinter vans  are outfitted to have a bed, storage, and sometimes even a mini sink and countertop. People spend years outfitting their van for adventure, to have a hybrid experience in which they have both amenities and fresh outdoor air. Sprinter van accessories include kitchen galleys, upper cabinets, bed systems, and more. If you’re not sold on outfitting your own van for adventure, there are plenty of services that will allow you to rent a sprinter van for your newest adventure. There’s something incredible about being on the road and stopping when you please.

2.   Book a Glamping Trailer

There are so many glamping trailers that exist out there. Glamping trailers are usually little air-conditioned tiny homes that are set up on campsites. They are typically one bedroom and include air conditioning, a bed, a stovetop, a sink, a toilet, and a shower. This gives you a chance to get away from the bugs and stay clean, all while experiencing the joys of outdoor living. Each campsite typically has a picnic table and an outdoor stove top, if you still decide you want to roast marshmallows. Similarly, you can always rent an RV for the weekend and take it to an RV park to have the best of both worlds.

3.   Buy a Larger Tent

It sounds so simple, but the size of the tent makes a huge difference in comfort levels. Having extra space for quality sleeping arrangements, extra gear, and a small sitting area can make your tent feel homier. A good rule of thumb is to multiply the number of people that will be sleeping in the tent by two and buy a tent that is made for that number of people. Prioritizing a  nice bed is another amenity that is going to make all the difference in your overall comfort and enjoyment while camping. Using a cot with a quality pad is definitely the way to go, as it lifts you off the ground.

4.   Make sure you have a Stove

A large stove goes a long way when it comes to eating. You definitely don’t want to skimp on food when it comes to camping. Many people feel stressed about the hassle of starting a fire every time they need to heat up food, so having at least a small burner stove will allow you to feel like you are eating real food with real recipes. A two-burner griddle will allow you to cook multiple things at once, and keep you full and happy.

5.   Create Alternate Bathroom Options

Lastly, if you go camping and want to turn it more into a glamping scenario, creating a handwashing station by installing a Shower System makes a huge difference. Shower tents and a portable instant hot water heater allow you to still continually feel clean while being in the glory of the outdoors. Similarly, a pop-up privacy tent with a portable toilet can make a big difference in having a private spot to use the bathroom, especially when many shared campground bathrooms are not properly maintained.

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5 BEST GIFTS TO HELP FAMILIES STAY IN TOUCH

October 13, 2022

It can be tough being away from loved ones during the holidays. If you have family or friends who are spread out across the country (or even the world), it can be difficult to stay connected. However, don't fret, as today we will discuss some of the best gifts for long-distance families. These gifts will help you stay in touch and keep your family connected during the holiday season and beyond.

What Is Quality Time?

Most of us are guilty of letting time slip by without really connecting with the people who matter most to us. We get busy with work, social obligations, and day-to-day tasks and before we know it, months have gone by without quality time with our loved ones.

Quality time is any moment that you focus your attention on someone else without distractions. This can be anything from a conversation over coffee to playing catch in the backyard. The important thing is that during this time, you are fully present and focused on the other person.

How to Spend Quality Time with Family from a Distance

Just because you can't be physically present with your loved ones doesn't mean that you can't connect with them on a deeper level. There are plenty of ways to spend quality time with family members who live far away. Here are a few ideas:

FaceTime or Video Call Regularly

Make it a point to check in with your loved ones at least once a week via FaceTime or another video calling service. This will help you stay up-to-date on each other's lives and give you something to look forward to each week.

Send Snail Mail

Sometimes, a handwritten letter or postcard can mean more than a phone call or email. It's a physical reminder that you're thinking of them and takes just a few minutes to do.

Play Games Online

Games are a great way to connect with others and have some fun at the same time. There are plenty of online games that you can play with family members no matter where they are in the world.

Watch the Same Movie or TV Show

One of the best ways to connect with someone is to share an experience. If you and your loved ones watch the same movie or TV show, you'll have something to discuss and bond over.

Plan a Vacation

Even if you can't travel right now, planning a future vacation is a great way to stay connected with loved ones. You can research destinations, make a list of activities, and daydream about the memories you'll make when you finally get to travel together.

Best Gifts to Help Families Stay in Touch

So when it comes to the best gifts to help stay in touch, here are our top recommendations.

  1. Quality time: Devoted and reserved time with loved ones is a gift because it allows us to connect with them on a deeper level. When we give someone our full attention, they feel valued and appreciated. We also tend to open up more and share things that we might not otherwise do when we feel like we are being heard and understood. This type of time is important because it helps us build relationships and strengthens the bond between us and the people we care about.

  2. FaceTime Enabled Devices: FaceTime is a great way to keep in touch with loved ones who live far away. It's easy to use and video quality has come a long way in recent years. FaceTime-enabled devices make it possible for us to see and talk to each other as if we were in the same room, which is the next best thing to being there in person.

  3. Portal TV from Facebook: Portal TV is a great way to stay connected with family and friends who live far away. It's easy to use and the video quality is excellent.

  4. Friendship Lamps: Friendship lamps are a great way to stay connected with loved ones who live far away. They allow you to send each other light signals, which is a fun way to communicate.

  5. Bond Bracelets: Bond bracelets are a great way to stay connected with loved ones who live far away. They allow you to send each other vibrations, which is a fun way to let someone know you're thinking of them.

Wrapping Up: Video Calling Tips

Video calling is a great way to connect with loved ones who live far away. However, there are fun things to do over FaceTime to make sure your call goes smoothly. First, make sure you have a strong internet connection. Second, find a quiet place to talk so you can hear each other.

Last, remember to smile and be patient. Sometimes it takes a few tries to get everything working correctly. We hope these tips and ideas help you stay connected with your loved ones throughout the years and this holiday season.

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9DRIP | ARMIN VAN BUUREN

October 12, 2022

Read the SEP ISSUE #81 of Athleisure Mag and see 9DRIP | Armin van Buuren in mag.

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9DRIP | ALOK

October 11, 2022

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ELECTRIC ZOO 3.0

October 10, 2022

Over Labor Day Weekend, over 100,000 fans enjoyed the "last dance" of summer at Electric Zoo 3.0 on Randalls Island Park in NY. With performances by DJ Diesel, Cheat Codes, Afrojack, Carl Cox, Martin Garrix and over 100 international artists were across multiple stages, it was a great way for us to come together and to keep the good vibes going.

As guests "plugged into the matrix," the grounds were transformed into an AI tech-driven environment. This allowed for new stages to debut at this festival, previous stages to be reimagined, innovative production and creating an immersive experience. Already, plans are undwrway to take these elements to the next level since they have a year before the next one rolls into town.

Michel Julian, EZoo's Chief of Marketing shared that “Having spent 13 years with EZoo since its inception, I have to say that this was one of the most special editions we’ve ever had. Working together with the new ownership we’ve brought about the start of an inspiring collaboration. We’re thrilled by support and such positive feedback from our fans, artists, and the industry – and can’t wait to show everyone what we have in store next year.”

This year's festival included an updated festival layout and all-new designs of the Antheon, The Landing, Morphosis, and Levitron stages created visual drama with their pyro, fireworks and massive LED walls.

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