OIL & GRAIN | ISSUE 14
The Vista inspires through their eco-meets-lux with a dash of wanderlust adventures and has put together travel guides, lodging recommendations and travel stories to get you ready to book your next trip. Get ready to want to BE founder Julia Ashwood.
If you don't own one QUICK - add it to your Christmas list. Blanket scarves from Aritzia have been an accessory staple in my wardrobe since they came out with them. One of my favorite uses is for travel. I rarely journey without one - they're perfect for planes; use it as a pillow, blanket, or to jazz up your outfit.
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DON'T NEGLECT YOUR NECK
Don't neglect your neck! Make sure when applying SPF to your face in the morning you put it on your neck (front and back) and collar bones. I've recently added this Dr. Perricone's Cold Plasma Sub-D neck treatment to my morning + night beauty routine and I'm a fan. It's intended to firm skin and reduce the site of creases. It's never too early, right? #prevention
Find out more about it here. You can purchase it at Sephora, Ulta, on Amazon...
A great cardio HIIT workout in under 20 minutes
Perfect if you're strapped for time or add it to your strength training routine.
Speeds below are just a recommendation, feel free to adjust based on whether you're a beginner or advanced - remember, it should be really challenging during your sprints and the run is at a steady/verging on challenging pace.
Warm up pace: 1-3 minute fast walk (4.0 to 4.5 mph)
2 minute jog (5.0 to 6.5 mph)
1 minute run (7.0 to 8.5 mph)
2 minute jog (5.5 to 6.5 mph)
45-60 second sprint (8.5 mph or higher)
2 minute run (6.0 to 7.5 mph)
45-60 second sprint (8.5 mph or higher)
1 minute jog (5.5 to 6.5 mph)
45-60 second sprint (8.5 mph or higher)
1 minute jog (5.0 to 6.5 mph)
1 minute run (7.0 to 8.5 mph)
Final 1 minute max sprint (8.5 mph or higher)
Cool down: 1-3 minute walk (3.0 to 4.0 mph)
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