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7 ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES FOR A RELAXED AND MODERN LIFESTYLE
Our busy modern lifestyles can sometimes be overwhelming. It’s important to take some time out and nurture our physical, mental, and emotional wellness with some relaxation time. But is it possible to do this with modern convenience? It sure is!
Here are 7 essential accessories for a relaxed and modern lifestyle.
Vape Pen
A refillable vape pen is a battery-powered personal vaporizer. Vape pens come in various sleek and stylish designs and colors, and can be either refillable or disposable. A vape pen can be used with nicotine or non-nicotine products, and many exciting flavors are available.
A vape pen is perfect for unwinding after a long day. It offers an alternative to combustible tobacco products. And it’s also ideal for people transitioning from cigarette smoking, providing a soothing sensation to reduce the stress that quitting cold turkey causes.
However you choose to use your vape pen, is up to you. Due to its small and portable size and design, you can take a refillable vape pen wherever you go. To find the perfect vape pen for your personality and sense of style: go to deal.
Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones
Whether you’re seeking peace in a busy world, or trying to enhance your focus while working from home, noise-canceling headphones are the solution. These do more than allow you to listen to your favorite tunes on the go. They block out extraneous ambient noise for improved sound without distractions.
Noise-canceling audio products are available for in-ear or over-ear use. The over-ear ones, with their retro styling and soft earpads, are very comfortable to wear and are usually adjustable.
Aromatherapy Diffuser
One of the easiest ways to create the perfect relaxation space is with an aromatherapy diffuser. Aromatherapy vapors don’t only help you to relax. They improve the air quality, freshen any room, and can even help you to beat the cold and flu season.
The simplest way to bring the power of aromatherapy into your home is with a diffuser. There are different types of diffusers, but the most versatile option is one that you can plug in and add water and essential oils to. Some models are very attractive and also feature colorful lights.
A vaporizer disperses aromatherapy vapors into the surrounding air. It instantly freshens the space and adds a pleasant scent. Aromatherapy oils can be energizing and invigorating, or calming and restful. Choose the one that best matches the mood you’re after.
Wireless Charging Station
Our modern devices make our lives more convenient, and often more enjoyable. But the mess of charging cables that go with them is no fun at all. Indeed, there’s nothing worse when you; 're trying to relax, than staring into a heap of charging wires.
But you don’t have to endure the stress or the mess, anymore. Just get yourself a wireless charging station, and you’ll soon restore your zen in the home. A wireless charging station will let you organize the clutter, charging multiple devices at once, without extra cords.
It’s the perfect modernism meets minimalism solution.
Adjustable Standing Desk
If you’re an avid online gamer, you’ll know how important your gaming desk setup is for your comfort. Hours of gaming can play havoc with your posture, and even put stress on your joints and back.
An ergonomic design is key, with adjustable features that allow you to set your chair, table, and monitor at just the right height and angle. But one of the best investments you can make for a relaxed and modern lifestyle is an adjustable standing desk.
Although it takes some getting used to, you’ll soon find that a standing desk allows you to be more alert and productive. An adjustable standing desk allows you to alternate between standing and sitting. It improves your posture, but still offers comfort, and is also ideal for people who work from home.
Bong
CBD oil has been shown to reduce the effects of anxiety and stress. It can produce a relaxing sensation. And help those with insomnia get better quality sleep. But if you’re new to the world of CBD products, you may be unsure how to use it.
A bong is a type of water pipe. Although it can be used to smoke cannabis, it is also possible to use it for CBD oil. A bong offers a relaxation ritual and an effective way to administer CBD oil at home. Place the oil inside the bong with water, heat it, and inhale the vapor produced.
Bongs are available in cannabis dispensaries, but you can also purchase one discreetly online, on sites where vape pens are sold.
Smart Thermostat
If you want to enhance your relaxation in a modern lifestyle, make the smart decision, and get some Smart devices. And one of the most popular is the Smart thermostat, a Wi-Fi-enabled device that automatically adjusts the heating and cooling in your home.
A Smart thermostat makes it easy to beat the heat and keep your cool, or stay snug and warm against the winter chill. You can control it from your mobile devices, a Smart speaker, or any internet-connected system. And all without having to get up from your cozy chair.
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AWARDS SEASON | GRAMMYS NOMINATIONS
Today, the GRAMMYs announced the nominations for the 67th award show that will take place on Feb 2nd on CBS at 8pm ET. Music’s biggest night will not disappoint! As we do throughout Awards Season, we share our predictions in bold, the ones we correctly identified as winners are in bold italics and winners that we didn’t predict are in italics. On the night of the event, we will share who we predicted correctly as well as those we didn’t that won.
RECORD OF THE YEAR
“Now and Then” The Beatles
“Texas Hold ‘Em” Beyoncé
“Espresso” Sabrina Carpenter
“360” Charli XCX
“Birds of a Feather” Billie Eilish
“Not Like Us” Kendrick Lamar
“Good Luck, Babe!” Chappell Roan
“Fortnight” Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
“New Blue Sun” André 3000
“Cowboy Carter” Beyoncé
“Short n’ Sweet” Sabrina Carpenter
“Brat” Charli XCX
“Djesse Vol. 4” Jacob Collier
“Hit Me Hard and Soft” Billie Eilish
“The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” Chappell Roan
“The Tortured Poets Department” Taylor Swift
SONG OF THE YEAR
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Sean Cook, Jerrel Jones, Joe Kent, Chibueze Collins Obinna, Nevin Sastry & Mark Williams, songwriters (Shaboozey)
“Birds of a Feather” Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
“Die With a Smile” Dernst Emile II, James Fauntleroy, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars)
“Fortnight” Jack Antonoff, Austin Post & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone)
“Good Luck, Babe!” Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, Daniel Nigro & Justin Tranter, songwriters (Chappell Roan)
“Not Like Us” Kendrick Lamar, songwriter (Kendrick Lamar)
“Please Please Please” Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff & Sabrina Carpenter, songwriters (Sabrina Carpenter)
“Texas Hold ‘Em” Brian Bates, Beyoncé, Elizabeth Lowell Boland, Megan Bülow, Nate Ferraro & Raphael Saadiq, songwriters (Beyoncé)
BEST NEW ARTIST
Benson Boone
Sabrina Carpenter
Doechii
Khruangbin
Raye
Chappell Roan
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (NON-CLASSICAL)
Alissia
Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II
Ian Fitchuk
Mustard
Daniel Nigro
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Jessi Alexander
Amy Allen
Edgar Barrera
Jessie Jo Dillon
Raye
BEST POP SOLO PERFORMANCE
“Bodyguard” Beyoncé
“Espresso” Sabrina Carpenter
“Apple” Charli xcx
“Birds of a Feather” Billie Eilish
“Good Luck, Babe!” Chappell Roan
BEST POP DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE
“Us” Gracie Abrams Featuring Taylor Swift
“Levii’s Jeans” Beyoncé Featuring Post Malone
“Guess” Charli XCX & Billie Eilish
“The Boy Is Mine” Ariana Grande, Brandy & Monica
“Die With a Smile” Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars’
BEST POP VOCAL ALBUM
“Short n’ Sweet” Sabrina Carpenter
“Hit Me Hard and Soft” Billie Eilish
“Eternal Sunshine” Ariana Grande
“The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” Chappell Roan
“The Tortured Poets Department” Taylor Swift
BEST DANCE/ELECTRONIC RECORDING
“She’s Gone, Dance On” Disclosure
“Loved” Four Tet
“Leavemealone” Fred Again & Baby Keem
“Neverender” Justice & Tame Impala
“Witchy” Kaytranada Featuring Childish Gambino
BEST DANCE POP RECORDING
“Make You Mine” Madison Beer
“Von Dutch” Charli XCX
“L’Amour de Ma Vie [Over Now Extended Edit]” Billie Eilish
“Yes, And?” Ariana Grande
“Got Me Started” Troye Sivan
BEST DANCE/ELECTRONIC ALBUM
“Brat” Charli XCX
“Three” Four Tet
“Hyperdrama” Justice
“Timeless” Kaytranada
“Telos” Zedd
BEST REMIXED RECORDING
“Alter Ego – Kaytranada Remix” Kaytranada, remixer (Doechii Featuring JT)
“A Bar Song (Tipsy) [Remix]” David Guetta, remixer (Shaboozey & David Guetta)
“Espresso (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix)” FNZ & Mark Ronson, remixers (Sabrina Carpenter)
“Jah Sees Them – Amapiano Remix” Alexx Antaeus, Footsteps & MrMyish, remixers (Julian Marley & Antaeus)
“Von Dutch” A.G. Cook, remixer (Charli xcx & A.G. Cook Featuring Addison Rae)
BEST TRADITIONAL POP VOCAL ALBUM
À Fleur De Peau Cyrille Aimée
Visions Norah Jones
Good Together Lake Street Dive
Impossible Dream Aaron Lazar
Christmas Wish Gregory Porter
BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE
“Now and Then” The Beatles
“Beautiful People (Stay High)” The Black Keys
“The American Dream Is Killing Me” Green Day
“Gift Horse” Idles
“Dark Matter” Pearl Jam
“Broken Man” St. Vincent
BEST METAL PERFORMANCE
“Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)” Gojira, Marina Viotti & Victor Le Masne
“Crown of Horns” Judas Priest
“Suffocate” Knocked Loose Featuring Poppy
“Screaming Suicide” Metallica
“Cellar Door” Spiritbox
BEST ROCK ALBUM
“Happiness Bastards” The Black Crowes
“Romance” Fontaines D.C.
“Saviors” Green Day
“TANGK” Idles
“Dark Matter” Pearl Jam
“Hackney Diamonds” The Rolling Stones
“No Name” Jack White
BEST ROCK SONG
“Beautiful People (Stay High)” Dan Auerbach, Patrick Carney, Beck Hansen & Daniel Nakamura, songwriters (The Black Keys)
“Broken Man” Annie Clark, songwriter (St. Vincent)
“Dark Matter” Jeff Ament, Matt Cameron, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, Eddie Vedder & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Pearl Jam)
“Dilemma” Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt & Tré Cool, songwriters (Green Day)
“Gift Horse” Jon Beavis, Mark Bowen, Adam Devonshire, Lee Kiernan & Joe Talbot, songwriters (Idles)
BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE
“Neon Pill” Cage the Elephant
“Song of the Lake” Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
“Starburster” Fontaines D.C.
“Bye Bye” Kim Gordon
“Flea” St. Vincent
BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ALBUM
“Wild God” Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
“Charm” Clairo
“The Collective” Kim Gordon
“What Now” Brittany Howard
“All Born Screaming” St. Vincent
BEST R&B PERFORMANCE
“Guidance” Jhené Aiko
“Residuals” Chris Brown
“Here We Go (Uh Oh)” Coco Jones
“Made For Me (Live On BET)” Muni Long
“Saturn” SZA
BEST TRADITIONAL R&B PERFORMANCE
“Wet” Marsha Ambrosius
“Can I Have This Groove” Kenyon Dixon
“No Lie” Lalah Hathaway Featuring Michael McDonald
“Make Me Forget” Muni Long
“That’s You” Lucky Daye
BEST PROGRESSIVE R&B ALBUM
“So Glad to Know You” Avery*Sunshine
“En Route” Durand Bernarr
“Bando Stone and the New World” Childish Gambino
“Crash” Kehlani
“Why Lawd?” NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge)
BEST R&B SONG
“After Hours” Diovanna Frazier, Alex Goldblatt, Kehlani Parrish, Khris Riddick-Tynes & Daniel Upchurch, songwriters (Kehlani)
“Burning” Ronald Banful & Temilade Openiyi, songwriters (Tems)
“Here We Go (Uh Oh)” Sara Diamond, Sydney Floyd, Marisela Jackson, Courtney Jones, Carl McCormick & Kelvin Wooten, songwriters (Coco Jones)
“Ruined Me” Jeff Gitelman, Priscilla Renea & Kevin Theodore, songwriters (Muni Long)
“Saturn” Rob Bisel, Carter Lang, Solána Rowe, Jared Solomon & Scott Zhang, songwriters (SZA)
BEST R&B ALBUM
“11:11 (Deluxe)” Chris Brown
“Vantablack” Lalah Hathaway
“Revenge” Muni Long
“Algorithm” Lucky Daye
“Coming Home” Usher
BEST RAP PERFORMANCE
“Enough (Miami)” Cardi B
“When the Sun Shines Again” Common & Pete Rock Featuring Posdnuos
“Nissan Altima” Doechii
“Houdini” Eminem
“Like That” Future & Metro Boomin Featuring Kendrick Lamar
“Yeah Glo!” GloRilla
“Not Like Us” Kendrick Lamar
BEST MELODIC RAP PERFORMANCE
“Kehlani” Jordan Adetunji Featuring Kehlani
“Spaghettii” Beyoncé Featuring Linda Martell & Shaboozey
“We Still Don’t Trust You” Future & Metro Boomin Featuring The Weeknd
“Big Mama” Latto
“3:AM” Rapsody Featuring Erykah Badu
BEST RAP ALBUM
“Might Delete Later” J. Cole
“The Auditorium, Vol. 1” Common & Pete Rock
“Alligator Bites Never Heal” Doechii
“The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)” Eminem
“We Don’t Trust You” Future & Metro Boomin
BEST RAP SONG
“Asteroids” Marlanna Evans, songwriter (Rapsody Featuring Hit-Boy)
“Carnival” Jordan Carter, Raul Cubina, Grant Dickinson, Samuel Lindley, Nasir Pemberton, Dimitri Roger, Ty Dolla $ign, Kanye West & Mark Carl Stolinski Williams, songwriters (¥$ (Kanye West & Ty Dolla $Ign)
Featuring Rich The Kid & Playboi Carti)
“Like That” Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Kobe “BbyKobe” Hood, Leland Wayne & Nayvadius Wilburn, songwriters (Future & Metro Boomin Featuring Kendrick Lamar)
“Not Like Us” Kendrick Lamar, songwriter (Kendrick Lamar)
“Yeah Glo!” Ronnie Jackson, Jaucquez Lowe, Timothy McKibbins, Kevin Andre Price, Julius Rivera III & Gloria Woods, songwriters (GloRilla)
BEST SPOKEN WORD POETRY ALBUM
“Civil Writes: The South Got Something To Say” Queen Sheba
“Concrete & Whiskey Act II Part 1: A Bourbon 30 Series” Omari Hardwick
“Good M.U.S.I.C. Universe Sonic Sinema: Episode 1 In the Beginning Was the Word” Malik Yusef
“The Heart, the Mind, the Soul” Tank and the Bangas
“The Seven Number Ones” Mad Skillz
BEST COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE
16 Carriages Beyoncé
I Am Not Okay Jelly Roll
The Architect Kacey Musgraves
A Bar Song (Tipsy) Shaboozey
It Takes A Woman Chris Stapleton
BEST COUNTRY DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE
Cowboys Cry Too Kelsea Ballerini With Noah Kahan
II Most Wanted Beyoncé Featuring Miley Cyrus
Break Mine Brothers Osborne
Bigger Houses Dan + Shay
I Had Some Help Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen
BEST COUNTRY SONG
The Architect Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves & Josh Osborne, songwriters (Kacey Musgraves)
A Bar Song (Tipsy) Sean Cook, Jerrel Jones, Joe Kent, Chibueze Collins Obinna, Nevin Sastry & Mark Williams, songwriters (Shaboozey)
I Am Not Okay Casey Brown, Jason DeFord, Ashley Gorley & Taylor Phillips, songwriters (Jelly Roll)
I Had Some Help Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Morgan Wallen & Chandler Paul Walters, songwriters (Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen)
Texas Hold ‘Em Brian Bates, Beyoncé, Elizabeth Lowell Boland, Megan Bülow, Nate Ferraro & Raphael Saadiq, songwriters (Beyoncé)
BEST COUNTRY ALBUM
Cowboy Carter Beyoncé
F-1 Trillion Post Malone
Deeper Well Kacey Musgraves
Higher Chris Stapleton
Whirlwind Lainey Wilson
BEST AMERICAN ROOTS PERFORMANCE
Blame It On Eve Shemekia Copeland
Nothing In Rambling The Fabulous Thunderbirds Featuring Bonnie Raitt, Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal & Mick Fleetwood
Lighthouse Sierra Ferrell
The Ballad Of Sally Anne Rhiannon Giddens
BEST AMERICANA PERFORMANCE
Ya Ya Beyoncé
Subtitles Madison Cunningham
Don’t Do Me Good Madi Diaz Featuring Kacey Musgraves
American Dreaming Sierra Ferrell
Runaway Train Sarah Jarosz
Empty Trainload of Sky Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
BEST AMERICAN ROOTS SONG
Ahead of the Game Mark Knopfler, songwriter (Mark Knopfler)
All In Good Time Sam Beam, songwriter (Iron & Wine Featuring Fiona Apple)
All My Friends Aoife O’Donovan, songwriter (Aoife O’Donovan)
American Dreaming Sierra Ferrell & Melody Walker, songwriters (Sierra Ferrell)
Blame It on Eve John Hahn & Will Kimbrough, songwriters (Shemekia Copeland)
BEST AMERICANA ALBUM
The Other Side T Bone Burnett
$10 Cowboy Charley Crockett
Trail Of Flowers Sierra Ferrell
Polaroid Lovers Sarah Jarosz
No One Gets Out Alive Maggie Rose
Tigers Blood Waxahatchee
BEST BLUEGRASS ALBUM
I Built A World Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
Songs of Love and Life The Del McCoury Band
No Fear Sister Sadie
Live Vol. 1 Billy Strings
Earl Jam Tony Trischka
Dan Tyminski: Live From the Ryman Dan Tyminski
BEST TRADITIONAL BLUES ALBUM
Hill Country Love Cedric Burnside
Struck Down The Fabulous Thunderbirds
One Guitar Woman Sue Foley
Sam’s Place Little Feat
Swingin’ Live at the Church In Tulsa The Taj Mahal Sextet
BEST CONTEMPORARY BLUES ALBUM
Blues Deluxe Vol. 2 Joe Bonamassa
Blame It On Eve Shemekia Copeland
Friendlytown Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour
Mileage Ruthie Foster
The Fury Antonio Vergara
BEST FOLK ALBUM
American Patchwork Quartet American Patchwork Quartet
Weird Faith Madi Diaz
Bright Future Adrianne Lenker
All My Friends Aoife O’Donovan
Woodland Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
BEST REGIONAL ROOTS MUSIC ALBUM
25 Back To My Roots Sean Ardoin And Kreole Rock And Soul
Live At The 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & The Golden Eagles Featuring J’Wan Boudreaux
Live At The 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival New Breed Brass Band Featuring Trombone Shorty
Kuini Kalani Pe’a
Stories From The Battlefield The Rumble Featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr.
BEST GOSPEL PERFORMANCE/SONG
Church Doors Yolanda Adams; Donald Lawrence & Sir William James Baptist, songwriters
Yesterday Melvin Crispell III
Hold On (Live) Ricky Dillard
Holy Hands DOE; Jesse Paul Barrera, Jeffrey Castro Bernat, Dominique Jones, Timothy Ferguson, Kelby Shavon Johnson, Jr., Jonathan McReynolds, Rickey Slikk Muzik Offord & Juan Winans, songwriters
One Hallelujah Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell & Israel Houghton Featuring Jonathan McReynolds & Jekalyn Carr; G. Morris Coleman, Israel Houghton, Kenneth Leonard, Jr., Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Naomi Raine, songwriters
BEST CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE/SONG
Holy Forever (Live) Bethel Music, Jenn Johnson Featuring CeCe Winans
Praise Elevation Worship Featuring Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore; Pat Barrett, Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake & Chandler Moore, songwriters
Firm Foundation (He Won’t) Honor & Glory Featuring Disciple
In The Name Of Jesus JWLKRS Worship & Maverick City Music Featuring Chandler Moore; Austin Armstrong, Ran Jackson, Chandler Moore, Sajan Nauriyal, Ella Schnacky, Noah Schnacky & Ilya Toshinskiy, songwriters
In The Room Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore Featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard; G. Morris Coleman, Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Naomi Raine, songwriters
That’s My King CeCe Winans; Taylor Agan, Kellie Gamble, Lloyd Nicks & Jess Russ, songwriters
BEST GOSPEL ALBUM
Covered Vol. 1 Melvin Crispell III
Choirmaster II (Live) Ricky Dillard
Father’s Day Kirk Franklin
Still Karen Karen Clark Sheard
More Than This CeCe Winans
BEST CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC ALBUM
Heart Of A Human DOE
When Wind Meets Fire Elevation Worship
Child Of God Forrest Frank
Coat Of Many Colors Brandon Lake
The Maverick Way Complete Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore
BEST ROOTS GOSPEL ALBUM
The Gospel Sessions, Vol 2 Authentic Unlimited
The Gospel According To Mark Mark D. Conklin
Rhapsody The Harlem Gospel Travelers
Church Cory Henry
Loving You The Nelons
BEST LATIN POP ALBUM
Funk Generation Anitta
El Viaje Luis Fonsi
GARCÍA Kany García
Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Shakira
ORQUÍDEAS Kali Uchis
BEST MUSICA URBANA ALBUM
nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana Bad Bunny
Rayo J Balvin
FERXXOCALIPSIS Feid
LAS LETRAS YA NO IMPORTAN Residente
att. Young Miko
BEST LATIN ROCK OR ALTERNATIVE ALBUM
Compita del Destino El David Aguilar
Pa’ Tu Cuerpa Cimafunk
Autopoiética Mon Laferte
GRASA NATHY PELUSO
¿Quién trae las cornetas? Rawayana
BEST MUSICA MEXICANA ALBUM (INCLUDING TEJANO)
Diamantes Chiquis
Boca Chueca, Vol. 1 Carín León
ÉXODO Peso Pluma
De Lejitos Jessi Uribe
BEST TROPICAL LATIN ALBUM
MUEVENSE Marc Anthony
Bailar Sheila E.
Radio Güira Juan Luis Guerra 4.40
Alma, Corazón y Salsa (Live at Gran Teatro Nacional) Tony Succar, Mimy Succar
Vacilón Santiaguero Kiki Valera
BEST CHILDREN’S MUSIC ALBUM
Brillo, Brillo! Lucky Diaz And The Family Jam Band
Creciendo Lucy Kalantari & The Jazz Cats
My Favorite Dream John Legend
Solid Rock Revival Rock For Children
World Wide Playdate Divinity Roxx and Divi Roxx Kids
BEST COMEDY ALBUM
Armageddon Ricky Gervais
The Dreamer Dave Chappelle
The Prisoner Jim Gaffigan
Someday You’ll Die Nikki Glaser
Where Was I Trevor Noah
BEST AUDIOBOOK, NARRATION, AND STORYTELLING RECORDING
All You Need Is Love: The Beatles In Their Own Words (Various Artists) Guy Oldfield, producer
…And Your Ass Will Follow George Clinton
Behind The Seams: My Life In Rhinestones Dolly Parton
Last Sundays In Plains: A Centennial Celebration Jimmy Carter
My Name Is Barbra Barbra Streisand
BEST MUSICAL THEATER ALBUM
Hell’s Kitchen Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Kecia Lewis & Meleah Joi Moon, principal vocalists; Adam Blackstone, Alicia Keys & Tom Kitt, producers (Alicia Keys, composer & lyricist) (Original Broadway Cast)
Merrily We Roll Along Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez & Daniel Radcliffe, principal vocalists; David Caddick, Joel Fram, Maria Friedman & David Lai, producers (Stephen Sondheim, composer & lyricist) (New Broadway Cast)
The Notebook John Clancy, Carmel Dean, Kurt Deutsch, Derik Lee, Kevin McCollum & Ingrid Michaelson, producers; Ingrid Michaelson, composer & lyricist (Original Broadway Cast)
The Outsiders Joshua Boone, Brent Comer, Brody Grant & Sky Lakota-Lynch, principal vocalists; Zach Chance, Jonathan Clay, Matt Hinkley, Justin Levine & Lawrence Manchester, producers; Zach Chance, Jonathan Clay & Justin Levine, composers/lyricists (Original Broadway Cast)
Suffs Andrea Grody, Dean Sharenow & Shaina Taub, producers; Shaina Taub, composer & lyricist (Original Broadway Cast)
The Wiz Wayne Brady, Deborah Cox, Nichelle Lewis & Avery Wilson, principal vocalists; Joseph Joubert, Allen René Louis & Lawrence Manchester, producers (Charlie Smalls, composer & lyricist) (2024 Broadway Cast Recording)
BEST COMPILATION SOUNDTRACK FOR VISUAL MEDIA
The Color Purple (Various Artists)
Deadpool & Wolverine (Various Artists)
Maestro: Music By Leonard Bernstein London Symphony Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Bradley Cooper
Saltburn (Various Artists)
Twisters: The Album (Various Artists)
BEST SCORE SOUNDTRACK FOR VISUAL MEDIA
American Fiction Laura Karpman, composer
Challengers Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, composers
The Color Purple Kris Bowers, composer
Dune: Part Two Hans Zimmer, composer
Shōgun Nick Chuba, Atticus Ross & Leopold Ross, composers
BEST SCORE SOUNDTRACK FOR VIDEO GAMES AND OTHER INTERACTIVE MEDIA
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Pinar Toprak, composer
God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla Bear McCreary, composer
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 John Paesano, composer
Star Wars Outlaws Wilbert Roget, II, composer
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Winifred Phillips, composer
BEST SONG WRITTEN FOR VISUAL MEDIA
Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma [From “Twisters: The Album”] Jessi Alexander, Luke Combs & Jonathan Singleton, songwriters (Luke Combs)
Better Place [From “TROLLS Band Together”] Amy Allen, Shellback & Justin Timberlake, songwriters (*NSYNC & Justin Timberlake)
Can’t Catch Me Now [From “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes”] Daniel Nigro & Olivia Rodrigo, songwriters (Olivia Rodrigo)
It Never Went Away [From “American Symphony”] Jon Batiste & Dan Wilson, songwriters (Jon Batiste)
Love Will Survive [From “The Tattooist of Auschwitz”] Walter Afanasieff, Charlie Midnight, Kara Talve & Hans Zimmer, songwriters (Barbra Streisand)
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Tailor Swif A$AP Rocky Vania Heymann & Gal Muggia, video directors
360 Charli XCX Aidan Zamiri, video director; Jami Arceo & Evan Thicke, video producers
Houdini Eminem Rich Lee, video director; Kathy Angstadt, Lisa Arianna & Justin Diener, video producers
Not Like Us Kendrick Lamar Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar, video directors; Jack Begert, Sam Canter & Jamie Rabineau, video producers
Fortnight Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone Taylor Swift, video director; Jil Hardin, video producer
BEST MUSIC FILM
American Symphony Jon Batiste Matthew Heineman, video director; Lauren Domino, Matthew Heineman & Joedan Okun, video producers
June (June Carter Cash) Kristen Vaurio, video director; Josh Matas, Sarah Olson, Jason Owen, Mary Robertson & Kristen Vaurio, video producers
Kings From Queens Run DMC Kirk Fraser, video director; William H. Masterson III, video producer
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple Steven Van Zandt Bill Teck, video director; Robert Cotto, David Fisher & Bill Teck, video producers
The Greatest Night In Pop (Various Artists) Bao Nguyen, video director; Bruce Eskowitz, George Hencken, Larry Klein, Julia Nottingham, Lionel Richie & Harriet Sternberg, video producers
BEST CONTEMPORARY INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM
Plot Armor Taylor Eigsti
Rhapsody In Blue Béla Fleck
Orchestras (Live) Bill Frisell Featuring Alexander Hanson, Brussels Philharmonic, Rudy Royston & Thomas Morgan
Mark Mark Guiliana
Speak To Me Julian Lage
BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE
“Walk With Me, Lord (SOUND | SPIRIT)” The Baylor Project
“Phoenix Reimagined (Live)” Lakecia Benjamin Featuring Randy Brecker, Jeff “Tain” Watts & John Scofield
“Juno” Chick Corea & Béla Fleck
“Twinkle Twinkle Little Me” Samara Joy Featuring Sullivan Fortner
“Little Fears” Dan Pugach Big Band Featuring Nicole Zuraitis & Troy Roberts
BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM
Journey In Black Christie Dashiell
Wildflowers Vol. 1 Kurt Elling & Sullivan Fortner
A Joyful Holiday Samara Joy
Milton + Esperanza Milton Nascimento & Esperanza Spalding
My Ideal Catherine Russell & Sean Mason
BEST JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM
Owl Song Ambrose Akinmusire Featuring Bill Frisell & Herlin Riley
Beyond This Place Kenny Barron Featuring Kiyoshi Kitagawa, Johnathan Blake, Immanuel Wilkins & Steve Nelson
Phoenix Reimagined (Live) Lakecia Benjamin
Remembrance Chick Corea & Béla Fleck
Solo Game Sullivan Fortner
BEST LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE ALBUM
Returning To Forever John Beasley & Frankfurt Radio Big Band
And So It Goes The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
Walk A Mile In My Shoe Orrin Evans & The Captain Black Big Band
Bianca Reimagined: Music For Paws And Persistence Dan Pugach Big Band
Golden City Miguel Zenón
BEST LATIN JAZZ ALBUM
Spain Forever Again Michel Camilo & Tomatito
Cubop Lives! Zaccai Curtis
COLLAB Hamilton de Holanda & Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Time And Again Eliane Elias
El Trio: Live in Italy Horacio ‘El Negro’ Hernández, John Beasley & José Gola
Cuba And Beyond Chucho Valdés & Royal Quartet
As I Travel Donald Vega Featuring Lewis Nash, John Patitucci & Luisito Quintero
BEST ALTERNATIVE JAZZ ALBUM
Night Reign Arooj Aftab
New Blue Sun André 3000
Code Derivation Robert Glasper
Foreverland Keyon Harrold
No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin Meshell Ndegeocello
BEST GLOBAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE
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A Rock Somewhere Jacob Collier Featuring Anoushka Shankar & Varijashree Venugopal
Rise Rocky Dawuni
Bemba Colorá Sheila E. Featuring Gloria Estefan & Mimy Succar
Sunlight To My Soul Angélique Kidjo Featuring Soweto Gospel Choir
Kashira Masa Takumi Featuring Ron Korb, Noshir Mody & Dale Edward Chung
BEST AFRICAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Tomorrow Yemi Alade
MMS Asake & Wizkid
Sensational Chris Brown Featuring Davido & Lojay
Higher Burna Boy
Love Me JeJe Tems
BEST GLOBAL MUSIC ALBUM
Alkebulan II Matt B Featuring Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Paisajes Ciro Hurtado
Heis Rema
Historias De Un Flamenco Antonio Rey
Born In The Wild Tems
BEST REGGAE ALBUM
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Party With Me Vybz Kartel
Never Gets Late Here Shenseea
Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired By The Film (Deluxe) (Various Artists)
Evolution The Wailers
BEST NEW AGE, AMBIENT OR CHANT ALBUM
Break Of Daw Ricky Kej
Triveni Wouter Kellerman, Éru Matsumoto & Chandrika Tandon
Visions Of Sounds De Luxe Chris Redding
Opus Ryuichi Sakamoto
Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn Anoushka Shankar
Warriors Of Light Radhika Vekaria
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The Avett Brothers Jonny Black & Giorgia Sage, art directors (The Avett Brothers)
Baker Hotel Sarah Dodds & Shauna Dodds, art directors (William Clark Green)
BRAT Brent David Freaney & Imogene Strauss, art directors (Charli XCX)
F-1 Trillion Archie Lee Coates IV, Jeffrey Franklin, Blossom Liu, Kylie McMahon & Ana Cecilia Thompson Motta, art directors (Post Malone)
Hounds Of Love The Baskerville Edition Kate Bush & Albert McIntosh, art directors (Kate Bush)
Jug Band Millionaire Andrew Wong & Julie Yeh, art directors (The Muddy Basin Ramblers)
Pregnancy, Breakdown, And Disease Lee Pei-Tzu, art director (iWhoiWhoo)
BEST BOXED OR SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION PACKAGE
Half Living Things Patrick Galvin, art director (Alpha Wolf)
Hounds Of Love The Boxes Of Lost At Sea Kate Bush & Albert McIntosh, art directors (Kate Bush)
In Utero Doug Cunningham & Jason Noto, art directors (Nirvana)
Mind Games Simon Hilton & Sean Ono Lennon, art directors (John Lennon)
Unsuk Chin Takahiro Kurashima & Marek Polewski, art directors (Unsuk Chin & Berliner Philharmoniker)
We Blame Chicago Rebeka Arce & Farbod Kokabi, art directors (90 Day Men)
BEST ALBUM NOTES
After Midnight Tim Brooks, album notes writer (Ford Dabney’s Syncopated Orchestras)
The Carnegie Hall Concert Lauren Du Graf, album notes writer (Alice Coltrane)
Centennial Ricky Riccardi, album notes writer (King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band & Various Artists)
John Culshaw – The Art Of The Producer – The Early Years 1948-55 Dominic Fyfe, album notes writer (John Culshaw)
SONtrack Original De La Película “Al Son De Beno” Josh Kun, album notes writer (Various Artists)
BEST HISTORICAL ALBUM
Centennial Meagan Hennessey & Richard Martin, compilation producers; Richard Martin, mastering engineer (King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band And Various Artists)
Diamonds And Pearls: Super Deluxe Edition Charles F. Spicer, Jr. & Duane Tudahl, compilation producers; Brad Blackwood & Bernie Grundman,
mastering engineers (Prince & The New Power Generation)
Paul Robeson – Voice of Freedom: His Complete Columbia, RCA, HMV, and Victor Recordings Tom Laskey & Robert Russ, compilation producers; Nancy Conforti & Andreas K. Meyer, mastering engineers (Paul Robeson)
Pepito Y Paquito Pepe De Lucía & Javier Doria, compilation producers; Jesús Bola, mastering engineer (Pepe De Lucía And Paco De Lucía)
The Sound Of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording – Super Deluxe Edition) Mike Matessino & Mark Piro, compilation producers; Steve Genewick & Mike Matessino, mastering engineers (Rodgers & Hammerstein & Julie Andrews)
BEST ENGINEERED ALBUM, NON-CLASSICAL
Algorithm Dernst Emile II, Michael B. Hunter, Stephan Johnson, Rachel Keen, John Kercy, Charles Moniz & Todd Robinson, engineers; Colin Leonard, mastering engineer (Lucky Daye)
Cyan Blue Jack Emblem, Jack Rochon & Charlotte Day Wilson, engineers; Chris Gehringer, mastering engineer (Charlotte Day Wilson)
Deeper Well Craig Alvin, Shawn Everett, Mai Leisz, Todd Lombardo, John Rooney, Konrad Snyder & Daniel Tashian, engineers; Greg Calbi, mastering engineer (Kacey Musgraves)
empathogen Beatriz Artola, Zach Brown, Oscar Cornejo, Chris Greatti & Mitch McCarthy, engineers; Joe La Porta, mastering engineer (WILLOW)
i/o Tchad Blake, Oli Jacobs, Katie May & Dom Shaw, engineers; Matt Colton, mastering engineer (Peter Gabriel)
Short n’ Sweet Bryce Bordone, Julian Bunetta, Serban Ghenea, Jeff Gunnell, Oli Jacobs, Ian Kirkpatrick, Jack Manning, Manny Marroquin, John Ryan & Laura Sisk, engineers; Nathan Dantzler & Ruairi O’Flaherty, mastering engineers (Sabrina Carpenter)
BEST ENGINEERED ALBUM, CLASSICAL
Adams: Girls Of The Golden West Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, engineers; Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, mastering engineers (John Adams, Daniela Mack, Ryan McKinny, Paul Appleby, Hye Jung Lee, Elliot Madore, Julia Bullock, Davóne Tines, Los Angeles Philharmonic & Los Angeles Master Chorale)
Andres: The Blind Banister Silas Brown, Doron Schachter & Michael Schwartz, engineers; Matt Colton, mastering engineer (Andrew Cyr, Inbal Segev & Metropolis Ensemble)
Bruckner: Symphony No. 7; Bates: Resurrexit Mark Donahue & John Newton, engineers; Mark Donahue, mastering engineer (Manfred Honeck & Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra)
Clear Voices In The Dark Daniel Shores, engineer; Daniel Shores, mastering engineer (Matthew Guard & Skylark Vocal Ensemble)
Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, engineers; Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, mastering engineers (Gustavo Dudamel, María Dueñas, Los Angeles Philharmonic & Los Angeles Master Chorale)
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR, CLASSICAL
Erica Brenner
Christoph Franke
Morten Lindberg
Dmitriy Lipay
Elaine Martone
Dirk Sobotka
BEST IMMERSIVE AUDIO ALBUM
Avalon Bob Clearmountain, immersive mix engineer; Rhett Davies & Bryan Ferry, immersive producers (Roxy Music)
Genius Loves Company Michael Romanowski, Eric Schilling & Herbert Waltl, immersive mix engineers; Michael Romanowski,
immersive mastering engineer; John Burk, immersive producer (Ray Charles With Various Artists)
Henning Sommerro: Borders Morten Lindberg, immersive mix engineer; Morten Lindberg, immersive mastering engineer; Morten
Lindberg, immersive producer (Trondheim Symphony Orchestra)
i/o (In-Side Mix) Hans-Martin Buff, immersive mix engineer; Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel & Richard Russell, immersive producers (Peter Gabriel)
Pax Morten Lindberg, immersive mix engineer; Morten Lindberg, immersive mastering engineer; Morten
Lindberg, immersive producer (Ensemble 96 & Current Saxophone Quartet)
BEST INSTRUMENTAL COMPOSITION
At Last Shelton G. Berg, composer (Shelly Berg)
Communion Christopher Zuar, composer (Christopher Zuar Orchestra)
I Swear, I Really Wanted To Make A “Rap” Album But This Is Literally The Way The Wind Blew Me This Time André 3000, Surya Botofasina, Nate Mercereau & Carlos Niño, composers (André 3000)
Remembrance Chick Corea, composer (Chick Corea & Béla Fleck)
Strands Pascal Le Boeuf, composer (Akropolis Reed Quintet, Pascal Le Boeuf & Christian Euman)
BEST ARRANGEMENT, INSTRUMENTAL OR A CAPPELLA
Baby Elephant Walk – Encore Michael League, arranger (Snarky Puppy)
Bridge Over Troubled Water Jacob Collier, Tori Kelly & John Legend, arrangers (Jacob Collier Featuring John Legend & Tori Kelly)
Rhapsody In Blue(Grass) Béla Fleck & Ferde Grofé, arrangers (Béla Fleck Featuring Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull, Justin
Moses, Mark Schatz & Bryan Sutton)
Rose Without The Thorns Erin Bentlage, Alexander Lloyd Blake, Scott Hoying, A.J. Sealy & Amanda Taylor, arrangers (Scott Hoying Featuring säje & Tonality)
Silent Night Erin Bentlage, Sara Gazarek, Johnaye Kendrick & Amanda Taylor, arrangers (säje)
BEST ARRANGEMENT, INSTRUMENTS AND VOCALS
Alma Erin Bentlage, Sara Gazarek, Johanye Kendrick & Amanda Taylor, arrangers (säje Featuring Regina Carter)
Always Come Back Matt Jones, arranger (John Legend)
b i g f e e l i n g s Willow, arranger (WILLOW)
Last Surprise (From “Persona 5”) Charlie Rosen & Jake Silverman, arrangers (The 8-Bit Big Band Featuring Jonah Nilsson & Button Masher)
The Sound Of Silence Cody Fry, arranger (Cody Fry Featuring Sleeping At Last)
BEST ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE
Adams: City Noir, Fearful Symmetries & Lola Montez Does The Spider Dance Marin Alsop, conductor (ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra)
Kodály: Háry János Suite; Summer Evening & Symphony In C Major JoAnn Falletta, conductor (Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra)
Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina Gustavo Dudamel, conductor (Los Angeles Philharmonic)
Sibelius: Karelia Suite, Rakastava, & Lemminkäinen Susanna Mälkki, conductor (Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra)
Stravinsky: The Firebird Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor (San Francisco Symphony)
BEST OPERA RECORDING
Adams: Girls Of The Golden West John Adams, conductor; Paul Appleby, Julia Bullock, Hye Jung Lee, Daniela Mack, Elliot Madore, Ryan McKinny & Davóne Tines; Dmitriy Lipay, producer (Los Angeles Philharmonic; Los Angeles Master Chorale)
Catán: Florencia En El Amazonas Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor; Mario Chang, Michael Chioldi, Greer Grimsley, Nancy Fabiola
Herrera, Mattia Olivieri, Ailyn Pérez & Gabriella Reyes; David Frost, producer (The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus)
Moravec: The Shining Gerard Schwarz, conductor; Tristan Hallett, Kelly Kaduce & Edward Parks; Blanton Alspaugh, producer (Kansas City Symphony; Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Chorus)
Puts: The Hours Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor; Joyce DiDonato, Renée Fleming & Kelli O’Hara; David Frost, producer (Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; Metropolitan Opera Chorus)
Saariaho: Adriana Mater Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor; Fleur Barron, Axelle Fanyo, Nicholas Phan & Christopher Purves; Jason O’Connell, producer (San Francisco Symphony; San Francisco Symphony Chorus; Timo Kurkikangas)
BEST CHORAL PERFORMANCE
Clear Voices In The Dark Matthew Guard, conductor (Carrie Cheron, Nathan Hodgson, Helen Karloski & Clare McNamara; Skylark Vocal Ensemble)
A Dream So Bright – Choral Music Of Jake Runestad Eric Holtan, conductor (Jeffrey Biegel; True Concord Orchestra; True Concord Voices)
Handel: Israel In Egypt Jeannette Sorrell, conductor (Margaret Carpenter Haigh, Daniel Moody, Molly Netter, Jacob Perry &
Edward Vogel; Apollo’s Fire; Apollo’s Singers)
Ochre Donald Nally, conductor (The Crossing)
Sheehan: Akathist Elaine Kelly, conductor; Melissa Attebury, Stephen Sands & Benedict Sheehan, chorus masters (Elizabeth Bates, Paul D’Arcy, Tynan Davis, Aine Hakamatsuka, Steven Hrycelak, Helen Karloski, Enrico Lagasca, Edmund Milly, Fotina Naumenko, Neil Netherly, Timothy Parsons, Stephen Sands, Miriam Sheehan & Pamela Terry; Novus NY; Artefact Ensemble, The Choir Of Trinity Wall Street, Downtown Voices & Trinity Youth Chorus)
BEST CHAMBER MUSIC/SMALL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE
Adams, J.L.: Waves & Particles JACK Quartet
Beethoven For Three: Symphony No. 4 And Op. 97, ‘Archduke’ Yo-Yo Ma, Leonidas Kavakos & Emanuel Ax
Cerrone: Beaufort Scales Beth Willer, Christopher Cerrone & Lorelei Ensemble
Home Miró Quartet
Rectangles And Circumstance Caroline Shaw & Sō Percussion
BEST CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL SOLO
Akiho: Longing Andy Akiho
Bach: Goldberg Variations Víkingur Ólafsson
Eastman: The Holy Presence Of Joan D’Arc Seth Parker Woods; Christopher Rountree, conductor (Wild Up)
Entourer Mak Grgić (Ensemble Dissonance)
Perry: Concerto For Violin & Orchestra Curtis Stewart; James Blachly, conductor (Experiential Orchestra)
BEST CLASSICAL VOCAL SOLO ALBUM
Beyond The Years – Unpublished Songs Of Florence Price Karen Slack, soloist; Michelle Cann, pianist
A Change Is Gonna Come Nicholas Phan, soloist; Palaver Strings, ensembles
Newman: Bespoke Songs Fotina Naumenko, soloist; Marika Bournaki, pianist (Nadège Foofat; Julietta Curenton, Colin Davin, Mark Edwards, Nadia Pessoa, Timothy Roberts, Ryan Romine, Akemi Takayama, Karlyn Viña & Garrick Zoeter)
Show Me The Way Will Liverman, soloist; Jonathan King, pianist
Wagner: Wesendonck Lieder Joyce DiDonato, soloist; Maxim Emelyanychev, conductor (Il Pomo d’Oro)
BEST CLASSICAL COMPENDIUM
Akiho: BeLonging Andy Akiho & Imani Winds; Andy Akiho, Sean Dixon & Mark Dover, producers
American Counterpoints Curtis Stewart; James Blachly, conductor; Blanton Alspaugh, producer
Foss: Symphony No. 1; Renaissance Concerto; Three American Pieces; Ode JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Bernd Gottinger, producer
Mythologies II Sangeeta Kaur, Omar Najmi, Hilá Plitmann, Robert Thies & Danaë Xanthe Vlasse; Michael Shapiro,
conductor; Jeff Atmajian, Emilio D. Miler, Hai Nguyen, Robert Thies, Danaë Xanthe Vlasse & Kitt Wakeley, Producers
Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina Gustavo Dudamel, conductor; Dmitriy Lipay, producer
BEST CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL COMPOSITION
Casarrubios: Seven For Solo Cello Andrea Casarrubios, composer (Andrea Casarrubios)
Coleman: Revelry Valerie Coleman, composer (Decoda)
Lang: Composition As Explanation David Lang, composer (Eighth Blackbird)
Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina Gabriela Ortiz, composer (Gustavo Dudamel, Los Angeles Philharmonic & Los Angeles Master Chorale)
Saariaho: Adriana Mater Kaija Saariaho, composer (Esa-Pekka Salonen, Fleur Barron, Nicholas Phan, Christopher Purves, Axelle Fanyo, San Francisco Symphony Chorus & Orchestra)
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Last week’s The Golden Bachelorette was a tough one! 3 dates with the remaining guys after their Hometowns and Joan Vassos has to really get the answers and insight that she was looking for! Who knew that Pascale would leave as he was always our favorite! Only Guy and Chock are left and we’ll have to waut until next week to see them. As we wait for the part 2 of this finale, we head into the The Men Tell All! This lets us catch up with our favorites and to get more info on what went down during the season.
We join Jesse Palmer who will make sure that we get all of our questions ready and surely, he will tease the upcoming episode as well. Seeing the men back definitely felt like seeing old friends. Jesse lets us know that they have also their kids there as we all loved seeing the videos that were made to share their love for their dads. Jesse talks about their experience, kickball, Chippendales, and so much more! We also got to hear about grill gate and it’s such a nice walk down memory lane. We also hear that Michael was battling cancer when he was on the show. He is fine now, but so interesting to hear some of the backstory that we didn’t know about these men.
The first person to join the hot seat is Jonathan who was eliminated after Joan went to his Hometown. We get to see his experience on the show and we see how emotional he was when he was sent home. He shares that the experience was incredible and she made him feel seen. We also saw the bromance between Mark and Jonathan! Who knew that they were such buddies - Mark leaving the post-it-notes for Jonathan is so sweet!
Mark joins the hot seat as we know him from Joey’s (who is in the audience and taking a break from Dancing with the Stars) season on The Bachelor and we all knew he would be a great contestant for The Golden Bachelorette! We watch how his story unfolds on the show and without a doubt, he was great to be part of this group of men!
The moment we have been waiting for - Charles L is in the hot seat! Who doesn’t love this man? Seeing his journey was such a sweet moment. He even says that he didn’t know who Jesse was at the time and not to take an offense to it! His daughter says that after being on the show, they went to a wedding in London and he had a new confidence and he hit the dance floor! He said he is ready to date again and that his body is lighter and he hopes that he will meet the lucky one. An audience member said that he should be the next The Golden Bachelor and if not, she has a mom who is single.
We see that Pascal gave the men a self-care day with a bit of meditation. They have face masks and even did a meditation that he learned in India. The men enjoyed it.Of course we learn that he didn’t know anything about meditation!
We get to see Kim’s time on the show - including the Mansion Men song. The Gay Men’s Chorus of LA sing Kim’s song the treatment that it deserves and it was a pretty cool way to see the show! You can see how moved Kim is to see his song come to life and he shakes each member of the chorus’ hand.
Pascal comes to the hot seat as we watch how his time on the show progressed until his self-proclaimed exit. We definitely thought that they would end up together, but unfortunately, that was not in the cards. Pascal lets Jesse know that seeing his exit from the show was emotional and that it was so hard for him to say goodbye to her. He did not intend to hurt her, he just knows that he couldn’t give her what she wanted. He said that being with the men, he learned a lot for them about being vulnerable. His son also acknowledges that when he saw him being vulnerable, it helped him see that that is something that he can be without feeling that it makes him less than.
Joan joins the men and looks fabulous! Jesse acknowledges that we saw her last week and we know that she has been going through it, but she looks great sitting on the couch. He talks about the first night and what her experience has been. Gary sends love to Joan’s mother as he wrote a prayer for her when she wasn’t feeling well. Charles says he misses her and that being with her was a turning point. She lets him know that he looks so handsome and that he has such a pure heart. She promises to exchange phone numbers with him. Jonathan also sends love to her and lets her know that has met someone and that he is happy. Pascal and Joan exchange words and you can see the love that is between them. She lets them know that she misses them and she wants to stay friends and in connection with them.
It’s been one of our favorite The Men Tell All episodes! We get to see some amazing bloopers and a peek into the finale episode!
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POST-WORKOUT FUEL: IDEAL SNACKS FOR ATHLETIC RECOVERY
Recovering after an intense workout is just as important as the workout itself. For athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike, proper post-exercise nutrition is crucial to help the body repair muscle tissue, replenish glycogen stores, and reduce soreness. While protein shakes are a popular go-to, there are plenty of other tasty and nutrient-dense options to consider. In this post, we’ll delve into the ideal snacks for post-workout recovery, explain what nutrients they provide, and how they can support an active lifestyle.
Why Post-Workout Nutrition Matters
After a workout, especially a high-intensity one, your body goes through a recovery phase. This is when muscles repair micro-tears, glycogen stores get refilled, and the energy expended during exercise is restored. Neglecting post-workout nutrition can delay recovery, weaken performance, and increase the risk of injury. Ideally, a post-workout snack should include both protein and carbohydrates, as protein assists in muscle repair and growth while carbs help replenish glycogen levels.
Post-workout snacks should be consumed within 30-60 minutes of finishing exercise, as this is when the body is most receptive to nutrient absorption. The right snacks will not only reduce soreness but also enhance overall athletic performance.
Key Nutrients in Post-Workout Snacks
● Protein: Essential for muscle repair and growth.
● Carbohydrates: Replenish glycogen stores depleted during exercise.
● Healthy Fats: Aid in recovery by providing a longer-lasting energy source.
● Electrolytes: Replenish lost minerals (like sodium and potassium) from sweating.
With these basics in mind, let’s explore some of the best snacks for athletic recovery.
1. Greek Yogurt with Berries and Honey
Greek yogurt is a high-protein snack that’s perfect for post-workout recovery. A typical serving can contain up to 20 grams of protein, depending on the brand, making it an ideal choice for muscle repair. Pairing Greek yogurt with berries like blueberries or strawberries adds a natural source of carbohydrates, antioxidants, and vitamins to the mix.
● Berries are rich in antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation and promote faster recovery. They also provide natural sugars for a quick energy boost.
● Honey adds a touch of sweetness and contains natural sugars for quick glycogen replenishment, making it a great addition to any post-workout snack.
Tip: For extra recovery power, try mixing in chia seeds or flaxseeds, which offer omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
2. Beef Jerky and Whole-Grain Crackers
When thinking about portable, high-protein snacks, beef jerky often comes to mind. This snack is rich in protein, which aids muscle recovery, and it’s also easy to carry around, making it perfect for on-the-go athletes. Choosing a low-sodium option is ideal to avoid excessive salt intake, which can lead to dehydration.
Pairing beef jerky with whole-grain crackers provides a balanced snack that combines protein and carbohydrates. The whole grains in the crackers supply a steady release of energy and replenish glycogen stores without causing a spike in blood sugar.
● Beef Jerky: is a high-protein, low-fat snack option that’s rich in amino acids for muscle recovery.
● Whole-Grain Crackers: Contain complex carbohydrates that replenish energy stores without causing blood sugar spikes.
Tip: Look for Beef Jerky without added sugars or artificial preservatives to maximize health benefits.
3. Protein Shake with Fruit
A protein shake is an excellent post-workout beverage, offering a quick and easy way to deliver essential nutrients to your muscles. Adding fruit like bananas or berries to a protein shake not only enhances the flavor but also provides natural sugars for immediate energy and glycogen replenishment. This combination is especially effective in muscle recovery and promoting energy restoration.
Protein shakes are typically made with either whey or plant-based protein powder, both of which are rich in essential amino acids that help repair and build muscle tissue after intense exercise. The added fruit boosts the carbohydrate content, ensuring your body has the fuel it needs for optimal recovery.
● Protein: Whey or plant-based protein powder provides a concentrated source of high-quality protein to aid muscle repair.
● Fruit: Adds natural sugars for quick glycogen replenishment and includes vitamins and antioxidants to support recovery.
Tip: Use a base like almond milk, coconut water, or low-fat milk to enhance the flavor and add extra hydration. For an even more nutrient-packed shake, try adding spinach or chia seeds for fiber, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids.
4. Peanut Butter and Banana on Whole-Grain Toast
This classic combination of peanut butter, banana, and whole-grain toast is a well-balanced, satisfying post-workout snack. Peanut butter is rich in healthy fats and protein, which are essential for muscle recovery. The banana provides easily digestible carbs and potassium, an electrolyte that helps prevent muscle cramps.
Whole-grain toast rounds out this snack by adding complex carbohydrates, which help maintain stable blood sugar levels and aid in glycogen restoration.
● Peanut Butter: Provides protein and healthy fats to support muscle repair.
● Banana: A natural source of carbohydrates and potassium, it helps reduce muscle cramps.
● Whole-Grain Toast: Supplies fiber and complex carbohydrates for sustained energy.
Tip: For an extra dose of protein, sprinkle chia seeds or hemp seeds on top of your toast.
5. Smoothies with Protein Powder and Greens
A smoothie packed with protein powder, fresh fruits, and leafy greens is one of the best post-workout snacks. Protein powder helps boost the protein content, essential for muscle recovery. Fruits like bananas or berries provide quick-digesting carbs, while greens such as spinach or kale add fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Adding a scoop of protein powder, especially whey or plant-based protein, will ensure that your smoothie has the necessary amino acids for optimal recovery. A handful of greens will provide antioxidants and essential nutrients that support overall health.
● Protein Powder: Delivers a concentrated source of protein for muscle recovery.
● Fruits and Greens: Offer a mix of fast-digesting carbs, fiber, and vitamins for quick energy and overall recovery.
Tip: Use a liquid base such as almond milk, coconut water, or low-fat milk to add extra flavor and electrolytes.
6. Cottage Cheese and Pineapple
Cottage cheese is an underrated but powerful post-workout snack due to its high protein content and low fat. It is also rich in casein protein, which digests slowly and provides a sustained release of amino acids, ideal for muscle repair.
Adding pineapple not only enhances the flavor but also provides a quick source of carbohydrates and contains the enzyme bromelain, which has anti-inflammatory properties that may reduce muscle soreness.
● Cottage Cheese: A high-protein, low-fat dairy product that provides a steady release of amino acids.
● Pineapple: Offers carbs and anti-inflammatory properties to support recovery.
Tip: Opt for low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese to keep calorie intake in check.
7. Rice Cakes with Hummus and Sliced Turkey
For those looking for a savory post-workout snack, rice cakes with hummus and sliced turkey are an excellent choice. Rice cakes are a light, low-calorie option that provides quick-digesting carbs, and hummus adds healthy fats and fiber. Turkey, being high in protein, rounds out this snack as an effective muscle repair food.
● Rice Cakes: Supply quick carbohydrates for glycogen replenishment.
● Hummus: Adds healthy fats and fiber, keeping you satiated and supporting recovery.
● Sliced Turkey: A lean source of protein that aids muscle repair.
Tip: Use whole-grain rice cakes for added fiber and nutrient density.
8. Trail Mix with Nuts and Dried Fruit
Trail mix is a convenient snack that provides a combination of protein, healthy fats, and carbs. Nuts, such as almonds or walnuts, are rich in healthy fats and protein, while dried fruit offers a natural source of sugars for quick energy.
While trail mix can be calorie-dense, it’s ideal for athletes who need a concentrated source of energy after intense or prolonged exercise sessions. Make sure to choose a mix without added sugars or too much salt.
● Nuts: Offer healthy fats and protein for sustained energy.
● Dried Fruit: Delivers carbs and natural sugars for glycogen restoration.
Tip: Make your own trail mix to control the ingredients and portion sizes.
Conclusion
Choosing the right post-workout snack is key to effective recovery. Each of these snacks provides a mix of protein, carbohydrates, and other essential nutrients to help the body repair, rehydrate, and refuel. From portable options like beef jerky and trail mix to more substantial snacks like smoothies and Greek yogurt, there’s a variety of choices to fit any lifestyle.
Ultimately, selecting snacks that are nutrient-dense and well-balanced will optimize your recovery, improve performance, and keep you energized for your next workout. Remember, recovery is as much a part of the fitness journey as the workout itself, and the right post-exercise nutrition is essential for sustainable athletic progress.
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THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY IN ATHLETIC INJURY REHABILITATION
In the field of sports and athletics, injuries are an almost inevitable part of the journey. From minor strains to serious fractures, athletic injuries can significantly impact a player’s career and quality of life. Fortunately, physical therapy has emerged as an indispensable part of athletic injury rehabilitation, offering science-based methods that promote healing, restore function, and reduce pain. Whether it's addressing an acute injury or chronic pain, the expertise of a licensed physical therapist—often holding a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree—is invaluable in guiding athletes through recovery and beyond.
The Significance of Physical Therapy in Sports
In the context of sports and athletic activities, physical therapy is more than just treatment—it’s a comprehensive approach to recovery, injury prevention, and performance enhancement. Physical therapists work with athletes to create customized plans that not only address immediate injury concerns but also focus on long-term health. By carefully examining the mechanics of each movement, physical therapists can help identify weak areas, reduce the risk of re-injury, and ultimately improve athletic performance.
This holistic approach makes physical therapy a core component of athletic training programs. For athletes looking to maintain peak performance while protecting their bodies from the risks associated with intensive physical activity, physical therapy offers the tools and guidance they need.
Common Athletic Injuries and Their Rehabilitation Needs
Athletic injuries can range from mild strains and sprains to more complex conditions like ligament tears, fractures, and overuse injuries. Below are some of the most common injuries seen in athletes and how physical therapy plays a vital role in each case:
1. Sprains and Strains
● Sprains involve the overstretching or tearing of ligaments, which connect bones to one another, while strains affect muscles or tendons. These are common injuries in sports that require sudden changes in direction, such as basketball, football, and tennis.
● Physical Therapy Role: Physical therapists use techniques like manual therapy, stretching, and strengthening exercises to restore stability and flexibility to the affected joint or muscle. Balance and proprioception exercises are also crucial in helping athletes regain coordination and reduce the risk of recurrence.
2. Torn Ligaments (e.g., ACL)
● The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is among the most feared injuries in sports, especially in activities involving quick pivoting, such as soccer and skiing. Surgery is often required, followed by a lengthy rehabilitation process.
● Physical Therapy Role: Post-surgical physical therapy is critical in ACL recovery, with a focus on gradually restoring range of motion, rebuilding strength in the quadriceps and hamstrings, and implementing neuromuscular re-education to improve joint stability.
3. Fractures
● Fractures, or broken bones, are common in contact sports and can be serious depending on the location and severity of the break. Rehabilitation focuses on safely restoring function to the affected area.
● Physical Therapy Role: Physical therapists guide athletes through progressive exercises that enhance range of motion, flexibility, and strength. The therapist’s knowledge of biomechanics helps ensure proper alignment during movement, aiding in full recovery and reducing the likelihood of future injury.
4. Tendinitis and Tendinosis
● Caused by repetitive motion, tendinitis (inflammation) and tendinosis (degeneration) are common in athletes who engage in activities like running, cycling, or throwing.
● Physical Therapy Role: Therapists focus on reducing inflammation, implementing eccentric exercises to strengthen the tendon, and using manual therapy techniques to improve tissue mobility and circulation.
5. Rotator Cuff Injuries
● Rotator cuff injuries are frequent among athletes who use repetitive shoulder motions, such as swimmers and baseball players.
● Physical Therapy Role: Physical therapists employ exercises that enhance the stability and strength of the rotator cuff and surrounding muscles. Stretching and mobility work are also essential in restoring full shoulder function.
Key Components of Physical Therapy in Athletic Injury Rehabilitation
The physical therapy process for athletes involves a series of steps, each designed to address the different phases of injury recovery. Physical therapists with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree are equipped with the expertise to conduct these steps effectively, ensuring that each athlete receives a tailored treatment plan.
1. Initial Assessment and Diagnosis
● The rehabilitation process begins with a comprehensive assessment, where the physical therapist evaluates the nature and extent of the injury, the athlete’s physical capabilities, and any underlying issues that could affect recovery. This may involve using diagnostic tools, conducting movement assessments, and discussing the athlete's goals.
2. Acute Pain Management
● In the early stages following an injury, reducing pain and inflammation is a priority. Physical therapists often use modalities such as ice, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation to help control pain and swelling.
● Manual Therapy: Physical therapists are trained in hands-on techniques like joint mobilization and soft tissue manipulation, which can alleviate pain and enhance healing by improving circulation and reducing muscle tension.
3. Restoration of Range of Motion and Flexibility
● As the pain subsides, therapists focus on restoring range of motion. For many athletes, stiffness after an injury is a significant barrier to returning to play. Stretching, joint mobilization, and specific range-of-motion exercises are used to improve flexibility and reduce stiffness.
4. Strength and Stability Training
● Strengthening exercises play a central role in recovery, as they help rebuild the muscle strength lost during inactivity. These exercises target not only the injured area but also supporting muscles to ensure balanced movement patterns.
● Stability and balance exercises are equally critical, as they help athletes control their movements and reduce the risk of re-injury. For instance, exercises on unstable surfaces or single-leg exercises are often used to improve proprioception, or the body's ability to sense movement and positioning.
5. Neuromuscular Re-Education
● After an injury, athletes often experience changes in their movement patterns due to pain or compensation mechanisms. Neuromuscular re-education helps retrain the body to move in an optimal and efficient way.
● By using targeted exercises, physical therapists help the athlete relearn proper movement patterns, improving both performance and safety when they return to their sport.
6. Sport-Specific Rehabilitation
● To prepare the athlete for a return to play, physical therapy programs are often tailored to the demands of the specific sport. This includes drills and exercises that mimic the motions of the sport, whether it’s sprinting, jumping, or pivoting.
● Functional testing, such as agility tests or plyometric exercises, helps assess readiness to resume training or competition.
7. Injury Prevention Education
● A significant part of physical therapy involves educating athletes about injury prevention. By understanding the risk factors and learning proper body mechanics, athletes are empowered to avoid future injuries. Physical therapists provide guidance on proper warm-ups, cool-downs, stretching routines, and strength exercises that help maintain a healthy, resilient body.
The Importance of a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree in Athletic Recovery
Physical therapists with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree possess extensive training in anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics, and therapeutic techniques. This high level of education is essential for providing evidence-based care that meets the unique needs of athletes. With a doctorate-level understanding of injury mechanisms, recovery processes, and preventive care, these professionals are well-equipped to guide athletes safely and effectively through the rehabilitation journey.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy degree also ensures that therapists are adept at critical thinking and problem-solving, enabling them to make informed decisions about each athlete's care. As athletes often experience pressure to return to play quickly, having a knowledgeable physical therapist on their team can help make decisions that prioritize both recovery and long-term health.
How Physical Therapy Enhances Long-Term Athletic Performance
Beyond injury recovery, physical therapy has the potential to improve an athlete’s overall performance. The movement assessments and targeted exercises used in physical therapy help identify and correct any inefficiencies or weaknesses in an athlete’s movement patterns. By addressing these issues proactively, physical therapy can enhance strength, flexibility, and coordination, ultimately benefiting athletic performance.
For example, an athlete recovering from a knee injury may also improve their balance, agility, and core strength, which will serve them well beyond their rehabilitation period. This proactive approach, rooted in injury prevention and functional improvement, is a significant advantage of incorporating physical therapy into an athlete's regimen.
Conclusion: Physical Therapy as a Cornerstone of Athletic Health
For athletes at all levels, physical therapy provides a path to recovery, resilience, and enhanced performance. By addressing the entire body rather than focusing solely on the injury, physical therapy enables athletes to regain their strength, improve their functional movements, and return to their sport stronger than before. The support and expertise of a physical therapist, particularly one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, make a meaningful difference in an athlete’s journey, offering a scientifically grounded approach that promotes healing, protects against re-injury, and optimizes athletic potential.
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4 NATURAL REMEDIES TO INCORPORATE INTO YOUR DAILY WELLNESS ROUTINE
Natural remedies can bring tremendous benefits in daily life, from stress reduction to muscle pain relief. Numerous people embrace such alternatives because they resonate well with sustainable and gentle health approaches. Here are some of the most effective remedies supporting a well-rounded lifestyle.
1. Magnesium Supplements for Relaxation and Sleep
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral popular for its relaxing effects on the body and mind. Regular consumption of magnesium supplements improves sleep quality, especially in deep sleep stages. It can also ease muscle tension and stress and improve mood, making it a perfect supplement for travelers seeking rest.
For instance, take the impact of a long-haul flight. Magnesium can help travelers relax by calming the nervous system and improving sleep quality, which makes it easier to adjust to different time zones.
2. Turmeric for Natural Anti-Inflammation
Turmeric, especially its active compound curcumin, is well-known for its anti-inflammatory properties. These properties make it beneficial for reducing chronic pain and inflammation from physical activities or injuries. Adding turmeric to your daily routine, such as in a smoothie or latte, can help ease joint pain and muscle soreness.
You can also add turmeric to the most delicious recipes, such as warm golden milk simmered with turmeric, black pepper for better absorption, and honey to sweeten it up. You can add a small portion of turmeric to your smoothies for some extra nutritional boost. Add healthy ingredients like ginger, spinach, or pineapple for that extra health benefit. Turmeric is very easily usable in food preparation, such as curries, soups, or any stir-fried items. Its warm flavor, combined with spices like cumin or coriander, does combine pretty well.
3. Eucalyptus Oil for Respiratory Health
Eucalyptus oil is famous for its quality, as it helps eliminate respiratory pathways. It applies to people with sinus congestion, seasonal allergies, or respiratory distress. This oil contains eucalyptol, which offers antimicrobial properties and opens the airways.
For travelers exposed to various climates or allergens, eucalyptus oil can provide immediate relief. It is as easy as merely inhaling some drops of the eucalyptus oil on a tissue, with a portable diffuser helping ease the congestion while improving breathing. These little bottles of eucalyptus oil will help you if you go somewhere where the pollen activity level is very high, or you are at a great altitude.
4. CBD Roll-On for Targeted Pain Relief
CBD roll-ons have become one of the essential wellness products for any person facing localized pain or soreness. Unlike oral drugs with side effects on the body as a whole, roll-ons target a particular location and directly interact with that region. CBD carries a natural anti-inflammatory capacity; this helps control the pain and recovery without negative implications.
A CBD roll-on can provide quick relief on sore muscles or joints after a workout, a long travel day, or a period of intense activity. According to a 2022 survey, users saw 44% pain reduction after using CBD. For instance, if you experience muscle tightness after a long day of strenuous exercise, a few swipes of CBD Roll-On for Pain can soothe discomfort and help you recover faster. Consult your healthcare provider before using CBD products, as individual results may vary.
Endnote
Natural remedies add so much to an individual's wellness routine every day. Magnesium can help calm and encourage sleep, while turmeric soothes inflammation, and eucalyptus oil does its part for the respiratory system; CBD roll-ons relieve pain at a targeted point. Before trying them out, though, discuss the possibility with healthcare providers about what could fit into your needs. It is one step closer to an in-balance lifestyle with harmony and more holistic well-being.
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DUMBBELL PAIRS: KEY FEATURES TO LOOK FOR BEFORE YOU BUY
Adding a pair of dumbbells to your home workout equipment can be a simple and effective way to boost strength and flexibility. They’re versatile, compact, and can suit a range of exercises. However, with so many options on the market, picking the right pair takes a little thought.
Here’s what to look for to find the best dumbbells for your fitness needs.
1. Weight Range and Adjustability
One of the first things to consider is the weight range of the dumbbells. If you’re new to lifting or only need light weights, a fixed-weight pair may be sufficient. But for those looking to gradually increase resistance, adjustable dumbbells can be a smart choice. They allow you to switch between weights quickly, adding versatility to your workout without cluttering your space.
Adjustable sets often include a range of weights from light to heavy, which can accommodate different exercises or multiple users in the household. This feature can also save you money and storage space, making it ideal if you plan to progress in strength training over time.
2. Material and Coating
Dumbbells come in a variety of materials, each with its own benefits. Metal dumbbells, often made from iron or steel, are durable and affordable but may rust over time, especially in humid settings. To prevent this, some are coated with chrome or enamel to help resist moisture while adding a sleek finish.
If you’re looking for dumbbells that dont rust, rubber- or urethane-coated options are a great choice. These coatings protect both the dumbbell and your floors, reduce noise, and add a slip-resistant surface that’s especially useful during high-intensity workouts.
3. Handle Design and Grip Comfort
Handle design is essential for a comfortable grip, which affects your ability to perform exercises safely and effectively. Look for handles that fit comfortably in your hand without causing strain. Many dumbbells have textured or knurled grips, which prevent slippage, especially when your hands get sweaty.
Some dumbbells feature ergonomic handles with a slight curve to match your grip's natural shape. These can reduce strain and provide extra comfort, especially for longer workouts. If possible, try holding a few types to see which design feels the best. A secure grip makes workouts more comfortable and reduces the risk of accidents or injury.
4. Weight Increments and Progression
The increments in which a dumbbell set increases can impact the effectiveness of your workouts. For gradual strength progression, look for dumbbells with smaller weight increments, typically between 2.5 to 5 pounds. This allows you to make smaller, manageable increases in weight as you build strength.
Fixed-weight dumbbells usually increase in larger jumps, which can be fine for some exercises but limiting for others. Adjustable dumbbells often allow finer control over weight increases, giving you the flexibility to match your pace of improvement. If you’re serious about strength training, choosing a set with small, consistent increments will help you avoid plateaus.
5. Storage and Space Considerations
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Home gym space is often limited, so it’s essential to choose dumbbells that won’t clutter your area. Adjustable dumbbells are particularly compact, combining multiple weights into a single set. For fixed-weight options, consider hex dumbbells, which don’t roll when placed on the floor, making them easier to store and safer to use.
Round dumbbells, while classic, can roll around unless secured on a rack, which may take up more space. If you’re tight on room, look for sets that come with a compact storage stand or holder to keep your workout area neat and organized.
6. Durability and Maintenance
Dumbbells made from high-quality materials like stainless steel or cast iron are known for their durability and longevity. Rubber- or urethane-coated models also hold up well and are resistant to scratches or dents, which can be ideal for regular use.
Maintenance requirements vary by material. Metal dumbbells may need occasional rust protection, especially in humid areas, while rubber-coated options may require only a wipe-down to stay clean. Consider how much upkeep you’re willing to handle to keep your dumbbells in good condition.
7. Cost Considerations
Prices for dumbbell pairs can vary widely, depending on factors like adjustability, material, and brand. Fixed-weight pairs are generally more affordable than adjustable sets, but you may need multiple pairs to cover a range of weights. Adjustable dumbbells are a larger upfront investment but can offer greater value over time.
Consider your budget and how much you’re willing to spend on quality. If you’re committed to strength training, it may be worth investing a little more for durability and versatility. Look out for package deals or sets that include multiple weight options, which can give you more bang for your buck.
Final Thoughts
Choosing the right dumbbells for your home gym depends on your fitness goals, space, and preferences. Consider weight adjustability, handle design, materials, and storage needs to find a set that suits you.
By focusing on these features, you’ll pick dumbbells that support your fitness journey and add versatility to your workouts. Quality dumbbells enhance your routine, helping you build strength and achieve results at home.
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In this month’s issue, our front and back cover story is with 5X Speedway Champion and open format DJ/Producer Tai Woffinden! We talked with him about being an athlete, looking ahead to next year's season, being a DJ and what drew him to this, his latest releases, and his upcoming schedule!
We talked with actor Taye Diggs about what he loves about watching football and staying germ free when friends and family come over. In addition he talks about his upcoming projects in TV from a Lifetime movie as well as being a judge on a competition show.
This month, we sat down with Kamie Crawford to talk about Catfish, being a host of her podcast Relationsh*t, as well as being the host of Are You The One, the importance of self-care, and her favorite reality shows.
We talk Game Day homegating with NFL Vet and Food Network host of Outchef'd as well as Christmas Cookie Challenge, Chef Eddie Jackson. We talk about how to have the perfect homegate, wings, pairing it with wine, and who his picks are as we head into thinking about the Super Bowl. In addition he talks S8 of Christmas Cookie Challenge.
We've been a long time fan of Zooey Deschanel and enjoyed talking with her about her partnership with Vera Bradley, the holiday season, how she goes about gifting friends and family as well as upcoming projects that she has coming out!
This month, we had the pleasure of shooting our Lo-Fi Vibes Editorial at Technica House here in NY. In addition to showcasing 4 fall looks for when you're out and about and enjoying these warm and crisp days ahead, we got to know more about this creative space that has an impressive collection of vinyl records as well as headphones, speakers and additional equipment from Audio Technica. They also have automated sushi machines and a sushi counter for an amazing vibe within this creative space. Find out more about our looks as well as Technica House.
We had such a great time covering the 2024 Food Network NYC Wine Food Festival (NYCWFF) presented by Invesco QQQ. It was a great 4 day experience eating amazing bites, having great culinary conversations, and more! You can read interviews we had with esteemed chefs as well as see their creativity that was on full display! We have interviews from Chef Michael Voltaggio, Chef Philippe Chow of Philippe Chow, Yuu Shimano of Restaurant Yuu, Chef Cenobio Canalizo of Tiny's Cantina and part of GlazierWorks, and President of GlazierWorks' Mathew Glazier.
This month we have our 9PLAYLIST MULTI from Dancing with the Stars' Derek Hough as well as Taye Diggs who shares songs, books and podcasts/TV/films that they are enjoying. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from Kamie Crawford. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from this month's cover, Tai Woffinden as well as Sydney Leroux of LA FC as they share their routines on what they do, enjoy, and have for the Morning, Afternoon, and Night. This month's 9CH3FS ROUTIN3S comes from Chef Eddie Jackson who shares his Game Day routines in the kitchen for the Morning, Afternoon, and Night. Chef Michael Voltaggio also shares his as well. This month's THE 9LIST 9CH3FS and THE 9LIST 9B-L-D comes from Chef Joey Roacho of Hotel Per La in DTLA, Co-Owner Christina Rasmussen of Fura, and Executive Pastry Chef Damien Herrgott of Heritage Grand Bakery, Restaurant & Pizza Bar.
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