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This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go.
Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It's just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping.
Complete as many rounds of the following circuit as safely possible in 15 minutes.
25 Lunges (per leg)
15 Dips
10 Burpees
Want to kick up the intensity? Hold lightweight dumbbells or kettlebells in both hands during the lunges. And don't forget to check back tomorrow for a totally new (but equally awesome) GWOD!
Here’s some food for thought: Expiration dates refer to quality and freshness of food, not safety. (Yep, that’s a shocker!) So even if a food item passes its expiration date, that item could technically still be safe to eat. We dug a little deeper to find out what different types of “expiration” dates really indicate, and if they can be useful for consumers.
Expiration dates on food and drink products are not required or regulated by Federal administrators (with the exception of infant formula). Those mysterious dates printed on food containers telling us when to purchase, eat, or throw out that tub of yogurt by are actually decided by each individual manufacturer. To complicate things even more, the printed numbers can mean multiple things, and there’s no continuity between types of products. So we’ve spelled it out for you with help from the USDA:
Unfortunately there’s no predetermined number of days that determine how long certain foods stay edible. However, the USDA recommends following the “Use-By” date on food packages just to stay on the safe side. If there’s no date to follow, here are a few key recommended storage timelines:
We can’t just go by the numbers and forgo properly storing food. (That carton of milk will go bad overnight on the kitchen counter regardless of its expiration date!) Food spoilage depends just as much on storing conditions as it does time on the shelf 1 . So take into account these tips to help keep food fresh and safe.
Originally published October 2012. Updated April 2015.
This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go.
Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It's just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping.
Complete 5 rounds of the following circuit as fast as safely possible.
1-minute Plank Hold
20 Step-Ups (10 per leg)
25 Sit-Ups
Want to kick up the intensity? Hold lightweight dumbbells or kettlebells in both hands during the step-ups. And don't forget to check back tomorrow for a totally new (but equally awesome) GWOD!
Thanks to constant reminders from dentists (and nagging parents), we know the golden rule when it comes to keeping our pearly whites in tip-top shape: Brush twice a day for two minutes and floss once. But all of that time spent brushing might be a waste if you’re using an old toothbrush.
“If the bristles are splayed or frayed, they won’t be pointing in the same direction, and they’re not as effective at cleaning your teeth,” explains Matt Messina, a dentist and spokesperson for the American Dental Association. Worn bristles mean that even a good brush could miss plaque and debris, says Alice Lee, a dentist and the associate director of pediatric dentistry at Montefiore Medical Center. So most dentists recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months or before wear and tear becomes noticeable. And yes, these guidelines also apply to replacing the heads of electric toothbrushes (sorry, wallet!).
Most dentists recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months.
Remembering to replace your toothbrush is easy, even if you don’t have superhuman memory. When you open a new brush, do some quick math, and write the date you need to bid it adieu at the bottom of your toothbrush in permanent marker.
One more thing: We don’t need to lose sleep over bacteria accumulating on the bristles of our toothbrush, which means there's no need to chuck our brush every time we get sick, Messina says. “Bacteria in the mouth can’t survive a dry environment. So you don't need to go to extreme measures to sterilize your brush.” Just make sure you rinse it after every use and store it with the bristles facing up in a convenient place where it can air-dry.
This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go.
Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It's just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping.
Perform each movement for a total of 4 minutes, alternating between 20 seconds of all-out effort and 10 seconds of rest.
Explosive Push-Ups
In and Outs
V-Ups
Want to kick up the intensity? Try to match or beat your score every round. And don't forget to check back tomorrow for a totally new (but equally awesome) GWOD!
