Tag: Gym

Make no mistakes, this is an “old school” gym and one of the first in Istanbul. This place has a slightly gritty feel which adds to its well-worn charm. The holds are a little polished, rubber streaks mark the walls, and the paint has faded from years of use. Admittedly, I have a s...

Once upon a time, long before the advent of sleek fitness centers and high-tech workout gear, our ancestors were getting their sweat on in ways that might make our modern-day gym routines look like child’s play. From wrestling in the mud to lifting hefty stones, the ancient world had its own u...

Energy-Generating Equipment The gym would feature specially designed workout equipment, such as stationary bikes, ellipticals, and treadmills, that convert human kinetic energy into electrical energy during use. This energy could then be stored in batteries or directly used to power community pro...

Well if you think that's difficult try being a hairdresser! If you have hair that is medium to long, like I do, there is nothing worse than having to add an extra 15 - 20 minutes to my already chaotic run into work, because I have to wash my hair. That ain’t happening sister… not ev...

Earlier in the year, I was listening to an episode of the Affirmations for Black Girls Podcast, and the guest, @briablack_, shared her experience of exposing herself to the idea of “luxury living” as a daily practice of taking life up a small notch every day. One way they menti...