The Round Up: July

Competitive runner Ken Rideout and Equinox President Scott DeRue recently competed in the Gobi March, a 155 mile race through Mongolia.

“You're in the middle of massive sand dunes, wondering, ‘Why am I doing this?’ but then you find this euphoric moment because it's so beautiful,” says DeRue. “Some of my most vivid memories are the views of the Mongolian countryside and the Gobi Desert. You see such diverse terrain — it's green, it's sand, it's mountainous. I just found it inspiring and breathtaking.” READ MORE

Did you know there are three colors of body fat — white, brown, and beige?  Learn how much of each color we typically have, how they’re different, and which color is beneficial.   

Just like muscle, body fat plays an essential role in supporting your health. Also known as adipose tissue, fat stores energy, sends signals to the brain, liver, and muscles to control physiological processes (such as appetite regulation), and promotes metabolic health, says Shingo Kajimura, Ph.D., a Harvard Medical School professor and an investigator in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. That said, too much body fat can be detrimental to your health, and certain “colors” of fat — determined by the number of mitochondria in each fat cell — may be particularly harmful, says Kajimura. READ MORE 

Byron Edwards is an artist and creative who found a unique way to build community among creatives suffering from burnout and an overall lack of self-care.

“Today, I’m most proud that people associate me with wellness," says Edwards. "There was a time when I was so not well that nobody could see me in this light, but when I started to tap into my wellness, people actually started to see me. Not the me associated with different professional accolades, but me standing on my own. People say if you don’t have your health you have nothing, and I’m starting to really appreciate that.” READ MORE

QUICK HITS 

Do More With ViPR PRO 

You’ve seen these different-sized cylindrical tubes on the strength floor or in a group fitness class.  Learn how the unique ViPR PRO can complement anyone’s fitness routine.  READ MORE 

The Island of Healing 

Visit the therapeutic natural thermal parks on the Italian island of Ischia, where centuries-old knowledge combined with contemporary design have taken the place of the ancient Roman baths to give visitors a deeply relaxing experience.  READ MORE 

How to Think Like a Neuroscientist  

Think like a neuroscientist. A conversation with Dr. David Rock, founder of the Neuroleadership Institute. READ MORE 

The Key Nutrient for Longevity  

Taurine is a promising supplement to help support longevity and overall health. READ MORE 

Take a Forest Bath to Reset and Rejuvenate  

Forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku, is the practice of immersing yourself in a forest environment with documented effects on health and well-being.  READ MORE