A booze-free drink with buzz, a World-ly spa and the case for mobility training

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If you’re determined to get stronger, run farther, or kick higher, consider adding mobility training to your routine, one of the fitness trends of the year. Unlike stretching (though stretching itself is also one of his hottest workout topics of the year, according to Shape magazine), mobility training improves range of motion in joints like shoulders, knees, and ankles. “Mobility training is important because it helps build muscle strength and stability. says Marco Capizzano, co-owner of B Stretched (bstretched.com), a Toronto stretching clinic that offers physical therapy. Capizzano adds that mobility training isn’t just for athletes. “We are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of individuals stuck at his desk for hours a day with poor ergonomic setups and children spending hours behind a screen. I’ve seen it done,” he says. “Recovery is much easier and faster when the body is flexible.”

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cross culture

World Spa, which opened last month in Brooklyn, New York, is a 50,000-square-foot bathhouse that combines spa and wellness traditions from around the world. Above the third floor are a Russian banya, a Finnish sauna, a Moroccan and Turkish hammam, a dedicated Japanese onsen room, a Himalayan salt room, and a hydrotherapy pool. Each treatment is a feast for the eyes, and rooms feature designs inspired by specific therapeutic roots. For example, the space housing a Moroccan hammam is decorated with colorful tiles imported from the North African country. Inspired by Mayan tradition, the Clay & Hay Sauna features walls made of adobe mud, as found in traditional temazcals.

World Spa admission starts at USD 85 (world spa.com).

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fizz coefficient

I was never a heavy drinker, but during the first few years of the pandemic my desire to have a cocktail or a glass of wine was even lower. Like many others who abstain from alcohol, I still have a desire to enjoy something that isn’t pops or juices, so I’m constantly trying new non-alcoholic options. Grab a can of Opus’ Peach Bellini from (the benefit of not drinking is that it’s easier to get your drink where you get bread), pop it open, and hope for the best And it was better than I could have hoped for – bright, cheery flavors without mind-altering buzz. , which also produces award-winning non-alcoholic gin and tonics and aperitif spritz at the San Diego Spirits Festival.

Opus Peach Bellini, $16.50/pack of 4 drinkopus.com.

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feeling exhausted

Los Angeles-based The Tox recently opened a store in Toronto offering both body and facial treatments that focus on moving the body’s lymphatic fluids. This treatment can help you feel lighter and your digestive system work better. His one of the massages offered, Master Tox’s effect is usually shown in before and after shots of someone’s abdomen, with the after shot being slimmer. What happened is a washout of excess fluid and inflammation. You will notice that your arms and legs also look slimmer. Sitting in front of a computer can cause fluid to pool around your ankles and wrists. Lymph, part of your immune system, carries hormones, nutrients, and waste products throughout your body. If it stagnates, it can become a problem. Dr. Liza Egboger, a Toronto-based osteopath and chiropractor who incorporates lymphatic drainage into his facial treatments, said: “It can also cause skin changes, including rashes, dark patches, dryness and thickness, which can lead to digestive problems, fatigue and depression.

Tox Treatment, starting at $249 (thetoxtechnique.com). Face Fix Treatment, $275 (drlizaegbogah.com).

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The new “Don’t Google Your Symptoms” is “Don’t believe what you see on TikTok.” According to his 2023 report for the tech trends newsletter The New Consumer, 30% of TikTok users saw mental health and wellness-related content in his 2022 feed. Claire Wallace reports in Becker’s ASC Review, a trade journal for the medical industry, that the app’s impact on drug demand is questionable. “This app trend has led to shortages of medicines like her Wegovy and Ozempic, which are used for weight loss and diabetes treatment,” she wrote.