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The Best YouTube and Fitness Apps

Lili Kazemi July 14, 2022

As professionals on the go we often have to rely on the guidance of others to just be able to wake up and jump into a quick workout before we hit the shower and get ready to start the day. Or, we may be traveling and need something on the go when we do not have access to our home equipment or gym. Or it may be over 100 degrees outside and you need a good indoor workout in the comfort of your air conditioning and ability to be barefoot and in super comfy clothes. Last year, I started a…

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Dry Shampoos: DAOFitLife Hotlist

Lili Kazemi July 13, 2022

Time vampires come in many shapes and forms. One of the biggest ones is washing your hair.

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Watch these videos to get in shape this summer

Lili Kazemi July 5, 2022

In our 50th anniversary issue, we are looking back – at the best of times. Here are the top DAOFitLife YouTube videos you may have missed. I have included a QR code for each one in case you want to scan to your phone and listen on the go! For more videos, check out the DAOFitLife YouTube Channel (please like and subscribe!)

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Look back, but don’t stare: why nostalgia benefits mental health

Lili Kazemi July 5, 2022

If you read my blog, you know I love to romanticize about the past. Throwback songs, styles, popular sayings and sitcoms are my jam. And a lot of people feel this way – especially after living through a pandemic, where reminiscing about a maskless, unfettered freedom in life may have kept some of us going. Lately I have been wondering – nostaligia good or bad? The research on this is surprising, so read on to find out where you should leave the past.

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The DAOFitLife Hotlist: Best Throwback Dance Videos

Lili Kazemi July 4, 2022

The 50th anniversary issue throwback theme continues! I was at the gym recently and was listening to “Footloose” – a song that gets me flying on the treadmill. Then I thought, wouldn’t it be cool to see the music video while I listen to the song? And it was. So I set out to find the best dance music videos, or at least my top 5.

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How to beat the bloat and feel fantasic – with VIDEO

Lili Kazemi June 20, 2022

Feeling bloated is so unfair. Even if it is not visible, it can feel like you are carrying around a rock. It can ruin social engagements. It can make you irritable and want to isolate.

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The 10 best ab moves

Lili Kazemi June 19, 2022

It is summer and you know what that means. While you may be past the age of bare midriff tops, there is definitely a confidence that goes with having your best abs forward at the beach, pool, and in thinner fabrics at the office. So let’s start shredding.

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DAOFitLife Hot List: Healthiest summer salad chains

Lili Kazemi June 16, 2022

It’s almost noon, and you are hungry? What are you going to get when it’s north of 80 degrees and climbing? A SALAD! And I have the perfect recommendations on what chains are the healthiest and how to order healthy so you can slide into the pool later.

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How to get a great workout at the pool

Lili Kazemi June 6, 2022

Most pools opened after Memorial Day. Time to soak up the sun on the weekends at your house or condo complex. But did you know this is a great opportunity to work out? And I am not talking your grandma’s acquatics. I mean a challenging cardio and strength wrokout. Let’s dive in. Why workout in water? Besides the fact that it is cooler than a gym in the hot summer, water offers heavier resistance than air, so basically everything you do is going to burn major calories. Just look at an example of what Michael Phelps ate in a day…

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DAOFitLife Hotlist: Best Lunch Prep Ideas

Lili Kazemi June 5, 2022

We all are so crazed and running around during the day. Lunch is well, inconvenient. Now is a good time to refresh your lunch playlist with some very fast and easy prep ideas. But first – don’t skip lunch! A good dose of nutritious food midday will keep your bloodsugar from crashing and you from reaching for that brownie at 4pm. And it will help you fly through the afternoon and be super productive. They key is to eat the right balance of foods for a light yet satisfying lunch. Shopping list Here are the components you will need to…

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The Best Hotel Gyms and How to Work Out in Them

Lili Kazemi May 31, 2022

What do you look for when you choose a hotel for travel? Thread count of the sheets? Size of the room? Enhanced Wi-fi availability? One thing you also need to stay connected with is your health. If you have not already, check out my post on how to fit in workouts when you travel. In this post, I will give you a complete guide to finding the best hotel gyms and how to work out in them. Why working out in hotel gyms is an adventure Everywhere you go is a new experience, and the hotel is no exception. Constantly…

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The Ultimate Guide to Work Out In Your Hotel Room

Lili Kazemi May 25, 2022

Even if it is tiny, and even if you don’t have time. I am also including a challenge program I have started that you can follow along from home or while you are on the road!

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The DAO of Deskercise

Lili Kazemi May 24, 2022

“I’m chained to my desk all day. I don’t have time to work out!” So not true. Introducing the “DAO of Deskercise”. You can exercise right at your desk and burn hundreds of extra calories all day. And you can preempt later body aches and pains from tech neck, wrist tension, and lower back compression. But how? Read on.

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DAOFitLife Hotlist: The best apps for travel

Lili Kazemi May 23, 2022

Here is a list of all of the websites and apps I rely on when I travel

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Your must have guide to staying fit during travel

Lili Kazemi May 11, 2022

Are you jetsetting again for work? Have an upcoming trip for a graduation, wedding, or getaway. These are the top 10 do’s and don’ts you need to know from packing to arriving to departing.

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Get your grit back: 13 things mentally strong people don’t do

Lili Kazemi May 11, 2022

May is mental health awareness month – whichhich is why I am excited to blog about what I learned from one of my favorite books, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, by Amy Morin. Amy Morin is an acclaimed psychotherapist who lost her mother and husband in her twenties. Amy’s emotional challenges motivated her to engage in a deep study of mental resilience and culminated in four widely successful self-improvement books. What I learned from this book is the importance of grit and perseverance. Of not running away and facing the hard things. It’s a case for mental toughness….

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The DAOFitLife Weekly Hotlist May 11

Lili Kazemi May 11, 2022

If you are on the hunt for a good graduation gift or Father’s day present, check out the SkyBorne iPhone Wallet More Zoom video etiquette from Anna Bey (no beds in the background, don’t take your phone to weird places). Want to avoid the traps of ordering from Amazon in foreign countries? Here’s how (Wise) A pocast on the transformative power of mindfulness, with Peter Attia How to exercise for your sign, according to an astrologer (Well and Good). Which leads me to my throwback video of the week: Awesome arm toning exercises (Women’s Health) How to recognize when you…

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8 ways to eat fruits and vegetables without the hassle

Lili Kazemi April 26, 2022

There are two main barriers for most busy professionals when it comes to getting in more fruit and vegetables: 1) they are not as fun to eat as M&Ms; 2) They are also way harder to prepare – we don’t all have time to make unicorn food smoothies . And the last reason makes it really problematic for thoe of us who barely have time to eat in the first place. So here is your no-muss, no-fuss guide to getting in more fruits and vegetables for a healthier, leaner you in time for summer.

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Bringing Sexy Back – DAOFitLife’s Top 10 Back Exercises

Lili Kazemi April 26, 2022

How much thought do you put into training your back? If the answer is not much, this article will convince you otherwise. Working your back is essential to counteracting the 3 C’s – couch, computer, and the chair you sit in all day. Your back plays an integral role in all of your workouts. Running. Yoga. Pilates. Strength Training. Your back is literally your core. Even if you are not working out, your back muscles hold you up and help you do all the random menial tasks like laundry and emptying the dishwasher. Also, your back takes up a lot…

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The DAOFitLife Weekly Hotlist

daoadmin April 26, 2022

Are you wondering exactly how stressed you are? There is a Stress quiz you can take that will tell y9ou where you stand on a “Perceived Stress Scale”. Thanks to my friends Brendan and Jane at Zamahealth! I took the quiz from them in a workshop on paper, which you can find here, or you can take it online at https://www.bemindfulonline.com/test-your-stress It totally takes less than 5 minutes. Here’s an excerpt of the questions. And what can you do about stress? Exercise, meditation, good diet and sleep are your top allies. Here are some common health questions that nutritionists get…

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