Burning Sands Blog — Tips

Moisture wicking fabric is a kind of fabric that is commonly used in workout clothing and sportswear because the material is designed to pull moisture away from the skin. As such, the fabric draws sweat and perspiration off of the skin and out to the exterior of the fabric. It is much easier for the moisture to evaporate on the surface of the fabric than when it is trapped between the garment and the skin. Moisture wicking fabric is popular for the construction of workout clothes because it keeps people comfortable while they are exercising. In addition to keeping people...

Ah, yoga, we love you so. There’s a reason the ancient practice has stood the test of time. Yoga is a total mind-body experience, with both physical and mental benefits. Not to mention the fact that there are endless options, making it one of the most versatile ways to work out. But don’t just listen to me yap poetic about the practice — allow the science to speak for itself. Below are 10 research-backed reasons to incorporate more yoga in your life: 1. Yoga is the ultimate stress reliever. Feeling a little high-strung? Head to a yoga studio. Research shows the practice...

Do you have a drawer full of sports bras that look good but don’t support or vice-versa? So did I. As a 6-days per week gym-rat, I get how important it is to find sports bras you love. But with scores of different options, many of them more fashionable than functional, sports bra shopping can become a marathon of its own. So, I thought I’d chime in on the subject. Why you need a good sports bra Your breasts’ natural support system consists mainly of connective tissue, called Cooper’s ligaments, as well as skin. While they’re good enough against gravity alone, physical...

Good news: The effects of a tough workout may last a lot longer than the time you’re in the gym. Thanks to excess postexercise oxygen consumption (EPOC)—also known as the “afterburn effect”—your body may continue to torch calories for up to 36 hours after you stop exercising. But you don’t reap these benefits from just any exercise. To get the true afterburn effect, fitness pros stress that you have to work out for 15 minutes at greater than 70% of your VO2 max, which stands for maximal oxygen uptake and refers to the amount of oxygen your body is capable...