LIFT Magazinehttp://www.lift-magazine.com/journal/Adventure + Luxury + Travel + Gear + Fitnessen-US2008-08-28T14:07:10ZSquarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/)A league of their own: Forbes 100 most powerful womenhttp://www.lift-magazine.com/journal/a-league-of-their-own-forbes-100-most-powerful-women.htmlTanya Ryno2008-08-28T13:17:20ZLUXE MONEY JET SETTER Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women
The top 10:
1. Angela Merkel
2. Sheila C. Bair
3. Indra K. Nooyi
4. Angela Braly
5. Cynthia Carroll
6. Irene Rosenfeld
7. Condoleezza Rice
8. Ho Ching
9. Anne Lauvergeon
10. Anne M. Mulcahy
The complete list
So how can you get on the list?
Their ranking system starts with a list of women who have crossed certain thresholds. Most of them run companies, governments or nonprofits, or are very close to the top. A handful have established power bases in other ways (an entertainment entrepreneur, a judge and an author have been on the list). The power ranking score is based on a composite of visibility (measured by press citations) and economic impact.
The latter, in turn, reflects three things: résumé (career achievements and titles, so a prime minister counts as more powerful than a senator); the size of the economic sphere over which a leader holds sway; and a multiplier that aims to make different financial yardsticks comparable. For example, a chief executive is assigned the company's sales in the economic impact calculation, while a foundation executive is assigned the foundation's assets. The assets get a higher multiplier than sales.
The best part: The women on this list control $26 trillion worldwide.
]]>Fit Tip: Top 10 mistakes people make in the gymhttp://www.lift-magazine.com/journal/fit-tip-top-10-mistakes-people-make-in-the-gym.htmlTanya Ryno2008-08-28T03:13:11ZFITNESS FANATICS Fit Tips
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) recently polled 2,500 certified fitness professionals to find out what they consider to be the top 10 mistakes made by health club members today.
Here are the surprising (and not-so-surprising) results of that study:
10. Exercising too hard: Moderate exercise is the most effective. Many people believe that they can "make up" for missed workouts.
9. Not exercising intensely enough: Picking up the pace will help members achieve changes they may not be experiencing. If their workout isn't challenging, then the lack of results can be discouraging.
8. Bad posture: People should never slouch or slump when either using machines or participating in a group exercise class. Proper posture can prevent back injuries.
7. Using momentum, rather than muscles, to lift weights: Slow, controlled movements are what builds muscle strength.
6. Lifting too much weight: If complete range of motion is not possible, then most likely the weight is too heavy. As my husband always says ... more is not necessarily better!]]>Infrared sauna burns up to 600 calories in 30 minuteshttp://www.lift-magazine.com/journal/infrared-sauna-burns-up-to-600-calories-in-30-minutes.htmlTanya Ryno2008-08-20T20:35:36ZLUXE FITNESS FANATICS JET SETTER
The gym is crowded, your shoulders are sore, and all you want to do is hide in the sauna and relax. But, surprise, surprise, surprise, looks like everyone else has the same idea as you.
Do you ....
a. Get down with the other naked strangers (yes, you).
b. Forget you need to relax and head back to the treadmill.
c. Escape to your own personal retreat.
If you picked c, you're one smart cookie, and a Sunlight Sauna is just what you need. It’s like the anti-sauna. Meaning no attitudes, no unwanted strangers, and no traveling to get to it. Just total relaxation in the comfort of your own home, available whenever you want it. This unique infrared sauna not only promotes detoxification of metals and toxins, but it also boosts immune and cardiovascular systems as well as relieves pain.
The best part: It burns 200 to 600 calories in 30 minutes.
Fit for one person, and starting at $3000, this luxurious sauna can compliment just about any home.
Don't like to be completely alone? Get a larger one and invite over your friends.
Clothing optional.
]]>Metromint continues to connect the dots (and I'm now a Metromint All-Star)http://www.lift-magazine.com/journal/metromint-continues-to-connect-the-dots-and-im-now-a-metromi.htmlTanya Ryno2008-08-20T12:22:29ZFOOD and DRINKS Water Metromint Tanya Ryno
There is something special in the water at Metromint. And this time it's cherry essense.
The original mintwater has just gotten one variety longer by creating their newest flavor: Cherrymint. Following its Chocolatemint launch earlier this year, Metromint is now seeing red, as the Cherrymint launch adds yet another new color to its familiar dot-inspired packaging design. The new variety is the combination of cherry essense, pure water and real mint and will carry a -5 chill factor rating (the numerical scale that measures each varieties range of mint refreshment.)
As cool trends go, Metromint is one hot water, since launching (just four years ago) it has deeply connected with a fan base that includes Hollywood A-listers, fitness fanatics and on-the-go parents seeking unsweetened alternatives to keep kids hydrated.
Engineered for refreshment, Metromint combines pure water and real mint, it's the brand's signature ingredient and the cornerstone to its unique and extraordinary taste. If I sound excited about this water ... well, that's because I am!
There's more: Metromint supports people who promote active, healthy lifestyles. This
includes individuals, team athletes, and professionals who demonstrate good
sportsmanship in any field or category. What does that mean for me? Well, it means that they've chosen me as one of their Metromint All-Stars ... check it out! Over the next six (6) months, Metromint will be sponsoring me to enter and compete in several athletic events!!!
]]>LIFT included in Squarespace exampleshttp://www.lift-magazine.com/journal/lift-included-in-squarespace-examples.htmlTanya Ryno2008-08-20T00:54:02ZKUDOS
Squarespace: The platform behind exceptional ideas. I love them!
I'm in good company on Squarespace and have been lucky enough to be included on their examples page. Not bad considering the tens of thousands of sites using the same platform! ]]>Eco-friendly workout wearhttp://www.lift-magazine.com/journal/eco-friendly-workout-wear.htmlTanya Ryno2008-08-19T15:52:35Z
Looking for a way to combine your love for clothes, exercise and the environment? Organic cotton’s got company with these lesser known green fabrics that are as good for your workout as they are for the planet:
Hemp: Not only is this super-green plant easily renewable, but its fibers are extremely strong and can be very soft as well. Try a hemp/cotton blend, like this sporty tank.
Bamboo: Grown easily without pesticides, bamboo is abundant, harmless, and surprisingly comfortable when used in clothes like these pants and ribbed tank. Bonus: It also helps fight odors!
MicroModal: This newcomer, derived from beech tree cellulose, is completely biodegradable and luxuriously soft, resulting in pants and camis you won’t want to take off.
Soy: A little harder to come by than the others, super-soft soy-based clothes are actually made from food industry byproducts, which means you can wear pants like these comfortably, and guilt-free.
]]>LIFT included in 50 great exercise blogs that will get you motivatedhttp://www.lift-magazine.com/journal/lift-included-in-50-great-exercise-blogs-that-will-get-you-m.htmlTanya Ryno2008-08-19T14:49:11ZKUDOSLift. This blog is an elite adventure magazine all about physical fitness for those who can enjoy the better things in life. The motivation in this blog is not only to get off the couch, but to enjoy the journey.Yes, I was excited to find out that LIFT was recognized as one of only 10 blogs listed in the Exercise and Fitness category of a list that includes 50 Great Exercise Blogs That Will Get You Motivated.
The list, compiled by Alisa Miller, also recognizes Walking, Hiking, Climbing, Running, Cycling and Video Game Categories. Check it out, as you might just find some other great sites that you didn't know about.
Thanks Alisa!
]]>Join the club: Stand out from the crowd with a Louis Vuitton golf baghttp://www.lift-magazine.com/journal/join-the-club-stand-out-from-the-crowd-with-a-louis-vuitton.htmlTanya Ryno2008-08-07T21:21:24ZLUXE GEAR GOLF
You’ve got the Chanel snowboard. The Dior ski boots. You’re even on the wait list for the 2010 Versace Extreme treadmill.
Yet you still can’t bluff your way into A Small World (the social network for the elite)? It probably has something to do with that ratty nylon number you’re toting across the green, along with your mother's hand-knit club cozies.
Enter: The Damier Geante Golf Bag. Forget that cheap golf bag you’ve been using. Instead, why not go for the most expensive golf bag in the world. Created by Louis Vuitton, its named after the canvas used in its creation. The bag features a zip-up hood, a number of pockets, a rolling travel cover and even an umbrella to be used in case of unexpected rain. The bag goes perfectly with a Louis Vuitton luxury iPhone case. If all that doesn’t convince you, consider the real treasure —- this luxurious bag already has four Louis Vuitton tees in it!
One word of advice though: If you really want to be accepted by 'Diamond Lounge' ... then you might want to put your new golf bag into a custom Cadillac Escalade Golf Cart first.
Via: [Most Expensive]
]]>In a nation where your supersized car is your castle, is the Smart too mini for a man?http://www.lift-magazine.com/journal/in-a-nation-where-your-supersized-car-is-your-castle-is-the.htmlTanya Ryno2008-08-06T00:34:13ZCARS Smart Car Smart fortwo Men's Vogue
That's the question that Men's Vogue set out to answer, and their findings might surprise the overtly-masculine among you.
What they found: Well, it takes a big man to drive a tiny car ... but it's worth it!
Let's hope they're right: As, unbenounced to my husband, I just reserved one for him!!!
Their claim: As might be expected, driving a smart fortwo in an urban setting, such as in New York (where we are), proved to be fun and relaxing, despite the smart's cute and perky demeanor. Perhaps driving a smart in a more rural setting would prove less appropriate, but, that's not what it was designed for. It's great on gas mileage (and my husband is always on the road) and it's easy to park.
Still not convinced? For you single guys, the car could prove to be useful for picking up girls ... and nothing's more manly than that.]]>Striking it rich: Organic olive oilhttp://www.lift-magazine.com/journal/striking-it-rich-organic-olive-oil.htmlTanya Ryno2008-08-05T19:30:43ZFOOD and DRINKS Olive Oil
The energy crisis is no joke. Even for those of you who never drive.
Which has me thinking about alternative fuels. Even though I don’t really mean gas.
I mean Sorelle Paradiso, a California company that has struck oil — the extra virgin, dipping, and cooking kind. Made solely from Sevillano olives grown on their ranch in California's Central Valley, this particular oil won "Best of Show" at the International Las Vegas Restaurant Show 2008 (and deservedly so). NO IMPORTS HERE — just primo California olive oil.
Also taking credit -- for such honors -- is Frantoio Ristorante & Olive Oil Company in Mill Valley where the oil was pressed. Frantoio Ristorante is the only restaurant in the U.S. with an in-house state of the art Certified Organic olive oil production facility, which is visible from the restaurant's dining room.
It seems that the Sorelle Paradiso and Frantoio Ristorante partnership (so-to-speak) is a good one. It enables them to practice sound farming, support local agriculture, compensate workers fairly, provide the best quality around, and keep oil prices reasonable.
Making it the latest news in sustainable resources.]]>Exercising alfresco? This cool gear will help keep you safe, healthy and happy in the great outdoorshttp://www.lift-magazine.com/journal/exercising-alfresco-this-cool-gear-will-help-keep-you-safe-h.htmlTanya Ryno2008-08-05T17:39:01ZFITNESS FANATICS GEAR
Your average weekend is spent watching back-to-back episodes of 24, Entourage or (or is that and?) Lost.
You need to get out more!
Get in touch with real life ... run the roads, see the sights, explore the world around you. But before you do, bring these four items:
1. BEAT THE BUGS - Tie on this paisley bandana, treated with an odorless insect repellent. Mosquitos and flies buzz off, letting you enjoy the scenery. $12; ExOfficio.com
2. BLAZE A TRAIL - The GPS-enabled Forerunner 405 ensures you find your way -- plus heart rate, speed and more, which you can download to your computer. $300; Garmin.com
3. ID YOURSELF - All your in-case-of-emergency info gets engraved on the Shoe Pouch ID's outer tag. You can stash cash, a credit card and keys inside. $20; RoadID.com
4. BE PREPARED - Bites, cuts and other ailments are no match for the on-the-go first aid items in the Ultralight & Watertight 3. $11; AdventureMedicalKits.com
Don't just stop there. Try your hand at canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking or archery. Or just walk, relax and take it all in.
Before you go back to TV.
]]>Olympics: British athletes ready to wear masks in Beijinghttp://www.lift-magazine.com/journal/olympics-british-athletes-ready-to-wear-masks-in-beijing.htmlTanya Ryno2008-08-01T16:55:41ZOLYMPICS
Beijingers don respirators when the air gets too thick. Following suit, the British have developed a mask for their athletes to wear in competition.
It's a result of coal-fired industries, geographical location and a huge amount of cars. The truth is, Beijing is covered in a thick grey cloud most of the time, so several Olympic events could be delayed or postponed, in light of the health risks to the athletes: in an Olympic biking test event last September, just eight of fifty riders finished, most blaming the dropouts on breathing problems and nausea.
No countries will be basing their athletes in Beijing, but will house them as far afield as Korea, Japan and Macau. Many are arriving at the games at the last possible moment, to limit the chances of their lungs looking like a smokers.
Team GB, however, has found a unique solution to the smog – a breathing device that can be worn right up to the starter’s gun. The tiny gasmask (demonstrated in the picture above) has been tested in a training camp in South Africa last week by athletes, but under Olympic rules it must be removed during all events.
Under these circumstances, it will be hard to see many Olympic records being smashed. In fact, it seems that it will be hard to see anything at all. ]]>Suck this down: Rocket Gelhttp://www.lift-magazine.com/journal/suck-this-down-rocket-gel.htmlTanya Ryno2008-07-31T13:37:02ZSUPPLEMENTS
Gels with carbs and protein boost endurance and protect muscles better than carb-only gels, reports a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning. After downing a gel with 40 grams of carbs and 10 grams of protein, research subjects cycled nearly 14 minutes longer than they did after having one with 40 grams of carbs and no protein. Plus, scientists found fewer post-exercise enzymes (an abundance of which would indicate muscle damage) in cyclists' blood after the combo shot. The amino acids in protein may help protect and repair muscle, but it's unclear how protein increases endurance, says co-author M. J. Saunders, Ph.D. Try Accel Gel; for sustained workouts where it's tough to talk, suck down half a packet every 15 minutes.]]>Olympic Village: It seems the cool kids have moved off-campushttp://www.lift-magazine.com/journal/olympic-village-it-seems-the-cool-kids-have-moved-off-campus.htmlTanya Ryno2008-07-29T21:00:00ZLUXE OLYMPICS Beijing Olympic Village
The Olympic Village is still going strong. But ever since the pros were allowed to compete, sponsors have not only given out great endorsement deals, but they have also been providing ever more luxe 'safehouses'. This year, Oakley rented Beijing's trendiest nightlife/dining/hotel complex, Block 8, for its athletes and VIPs. After arriving in chauffeur-driven sedans, guests will be treated to plasma TVs, a turf game area with pool tables and a bocce court, the Ultra nightclub, and two of the city's best restaurants.
To top it off: The Beach, a sand-floored rooftop bar, will host the Games' best private parties.]]>Olympic Trivia: The Water Cube is built for speedhttp://www.lift-magazine.com/journal/olympic-trivia-the-water-cube-is-built-for-speed.htmlTanya Ryno2008-07-29T15:09:14ZOLYMPICS The Water Cube
The National Aquatics Centre, known as 'The Water Cube', will be one of the most dramatic and exciting venues to feature sporting events for the Beijing Olympics in 2008 -- and surprisingly it won't be just because of the athletes.
It's a "Fast Pool"
To promote the breaking of swimming world records, the Chinese have optimized their Water Cube pool for speed by: (1) Keeping the water at 80.6 degrees, the temperature considered optimal for swimmers; (2) pumping 'microbubbles' into the pool to break the water's surface tension; (3) building the pool to a depth of approximately 10 feet, which prevents water-temperature interference; and (4) introducing a ventilation system that whisks chlorine fumes off the surface of the water, allowing the athletes to breathe clean air.
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