Foam rolling for runners is definitely an underemphasized activity, but one that can lead to a plethora of benefits. Most runners approach foam rolling in similar ways: we know that it, in theory, it would benefit our performance, and deep down, we intend to make it a habit. Unfortunately, most of us don’t take the step to turn the intention into a habit. While the term is thrown around frequently, foam rolling is rarely explained well. The technique is one form of self-myofascial release, also known as SMR. SMR is essentially self-massage, and it can also be performed using a medicine ball, handheld rollers, or a lacrosse ball to work out knots in the muscle. Basically, a leg roller for...
20 Tips to Decorate a Bedroom with Slanted Walls Bedrooms with slanted walls at first glance may seem like a decorating nightmare. A person with a creative imagination will see this type of wall configuration as an exciting challenge and an opportunity to do something unique with the shapes. Slanted walls open up your options for thinking outside the box to implement some trendy design elements to customize the interior decor and make it a one-of-a-kind space. Here are twenty tips to decorate a bedroom with slanted walls, which we think you will find inspiring. 20. Replace draperies with shades Hunker recommends replacing the drapes in a room with slanted walls with shades. Drapes cover more areas of windows than...
Imagine for a moment that you are a member of an early Mars colony. You’re stranded, and the only way to get a message home is to launch a radio well above the surface. To make matters worse, you’ve got no rockets! It was this thought experiment that has motivated [Thoisoi2] to experiment with making a rocket motor using only ingredients and methods available to your average Martian colonist. The methods he has chosen can be seen in the video below the break. If you skipped Rocketry 101, a quick refresher might help: Rockets work by burning a fuel in an enclosed chamber and then expelling it at high speed in one direction. To get the fuel to burn more...
As the birthplace of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a stronghold of the Civil Rights Movement, and the home of the late Congressman John Lewis—not to mention the scores of historic sites and personal accounts of black history on nearly every corner—Atlanta’s an awesome spot to be during Black History Month. Keep reading for our favorite ways to celebrate, honor and learn with your kids, below. photo: iStock Shop the New Black Wall Street Market Opened in November 2021, the New Black Wall Street Market is located in Stonecrest, 20 minutes east of Downtown Atlanta. Here, you’ll find 100+ shops and restaurants to explore. Shop everything from retail, gourmet groceries, and fine dining to entertainment and family fun....
Meatless Monday meals that can be made any day of the week! Do you participate in Meatless Monday?! Adding more plant-based meals to your diet can be great for your health, and better for your budget, too – even if you’re only cutting out meat on one day a week! Whether you’re a vegetarian or just looking to expand your palette, these Meatless Monday meals are the way to go! If you’re looking to incorporate more meatless meals into your family’s rotation, check out these recipe favorites from Hip2Save and Hip2Keto. They are all really simple to make and truly delicious meatless options! 1. Try this Hearty & Comforting Minestrone Soup for a filling meal. There’s nothing more comforting than...
