The Decade of Upgrade
They think it's all over. It (almost) is now: 2010-2019 and the 120 months in between. The nineties saw the invention of the inter web. The noughties raised the game with the inception of the iPad. All things considered, that’s a vertical leap Lebron James would be proud of. So how about the twenty-tens? What is their defining mark? I have decided to take it upon myself to write their pre-eminent epitaph.
For me, it’s the emergence of the wellness trend and all that it enshrines. Please allow me to make like Craig David and Re-Rewind. So here it is, my top ten Health HIITs of the past ten years, a take on Ireland's most sentimental show, I'll call it Reeling In The Beers.
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If there is one stand out phenom of the superfood world, it has to be this pear shaped fruit. A member of the Berry family, it is held in such esteem it could be related to famous food critic herself, Mary. Notoriously laborious, their ripening process is as complex as the Kardashian family tree. However, when they do finally transition from solid to squishy, they are seriously delish! Once you peel back that armadillo armour, behold all the benefits that reside within! I challenge you to find a superior rival for texture, versatility and vitamins. The fact that it is the foundation of guacamole will ensure it always gets the win!
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HIIT also know as High Intensity Interval Training has taken off like Dina Asher Smith. Just like the sprinter, it allows you to get results quick. Whether it is a 4 minute Tabata or a 15 minute movement, it is a certified path to a swift effective sweat. It is renowned for burning fat and building strength, the latter also materialises in the form of mental toughness. As a teacher who wants an endurance boost before school, I cannot think of a more effective tool. Walking into work knowing you have already pushed yourself means you can take on any challenge that presents itself.
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A large part of our lives is now lived online. If you’re looking for a health fix, hit up your local App Store. From food to fitness to fully flaking out, there is an app for anything without a doubt! EMOM and AMRAP can be found in the Smart WOD app. Just in case you’re not fluent in acronyms, these stand for Every Move On the Minute, As Many Rounds As Possible and Workout Of The Day. They’re all pretty self explanatory and ensure optimum variety. I’m no whizz on WOD but what I can glean (from the first and last time I tried CrossFit) is that it's as much hell as you can put yourself through in a given amount of time. On a munch more pleasant note, My Fitness Pal tracks your food and when it’s time to wind down the Calm app is the place to go.
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Apologies if you weren't a fervent Friday Night Lights fan back in day but this is what springs to mind when I hear the word “Coach”. Historically linked to athletics or sports teams, coaching has slowly infiltrated the wellness world. The primary focus of a Health Coach is to implement behavioral changes to enhance emotional and physical wellbeing. They create a game-plan to ensure you become your own Most Valuable Player and enable you to crawl out of the Conference League of life. Kind of like a midwife, they allow clients to undergo a brand of rebirth, like that affable chap in Love Actually played by Colin Firth.
Ah Instagram, home to the extended influencer fam. Swipe up, enter the code, click the link, oh and don’t forget to blink. It can be the thief of our time as our eyeballs mindlessly stare at the ceaseless sea of squares. While there is a plethora of positivity to peruse, it is important to apply a filter so you can focus on what matters most to you. While many influencers have meaningful messages to share, we have to remember it can be a staged version of reality, so try not to compare!
Thus concludes my run-through of ten wellness trends from the 2010s and what could now be considered 1/10th of your life. In Ireland, the centurion population has grown by 20% in just four years and is expected to increase ten fold by 2050. Connection, purpose and activity have all been hailed for heightening one's vitality. In the 70s, The BeeGees sang about Staying Alive and now you know what to do in the '20s in order to thrive. Grab that tracker, knock out a quick HIIT, find your purpose and get after it!
For me, it’s the emergence of the wellness trend and all that it enshrines. Please allow me to make like Craig David and Re-Rewind. So here it is, my top ten Health HIITs of the past ten years, a take on Ireland's most sentimental show, I'll call it Reeling In The Beers.
1. πππ π¦πππ€π€π¦ππππ ππ§π ππππ
If there is one stand out phenom of the superfood world, it has to be this pear shaped fruit. A member of the Berry family, it is held in such esteem it could be related to famous food critic herself, Mary. Notoriously laborious, their ripening process is as complex as the Kardashian family tree. However, when they do finally transition from solid to squishy, they are seriously delish! Once you peel back that armadillo armour, behold all the benefits that reside within! I challenge you to find a superior rival for texture, versatility and vitamins. The fact that it is the foundation of guacamole will ensure it always gets the win!
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HIIT also know as High Intensity Interval Training has taken off like Dina Asher Smith. Just like the sprinter, it allows you to get results quick. Whether it is a 4 minute Tabata or a 15 minute movement, it is a certified path to a swift effective sweat. It is renowned for burning fat and building strength, the latter also materialises in the form of mental toughness. As a teacher who wants an endurance boost before school, I cannot think of a more effective tool. Walking into work knowing you have already pushed yourself means you can take on any challenge that presents itself.
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A large part of our lives is now lived online. If you’re looking for a health fix, hit up your local App Store. From food to fitness to fully flaking out, there is an app for anything without a doubt! EMOM and AMRAP can be found in the Smart WOD app. Just in case you’re not fluent in acronyms, these stand for Every Move On the Minute, As Many Rounds As Possible and Workout Of The Day. They’re all pretty self explanatory and ensure optimum variety. I’m no whizz on WOD but what I can glean (from the first and last time I tried CrossFit) is that it's as much hell as you can put yourself through in a given amount of time. On a munch more pleasant note, My Fitness Pal tracks your food and when it’s time to wind down the Calm app is the place to go.
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This purple purΓ©e is another berry breakfast base. Tropically tangy, it’s bursting with benefits and teeming with taste. Pronounced (ah-sigh-ee) it is the epitome of versatility. Top it with any fruit or nut of your choice and you have added benefits for your gut. So if you’re looking for a festival-esque fusion of fruit, Acai is truly stellar, if the Instagram posts are an indicator, it is edible Coachella.
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I’m no fashionista but one thing I have noticed is how trends from my teenage years have suddenly begun to reappear. From FILA trainers that wouldn’t look out of place in space to tear-away leggings, yes, leisure wear has reclaimed its place. My personal favourite is the stretchy, cosy yoga legging, oh and the icing on the cake? A high waist. Ideal for accommodating my daily Lindt fix and containing that mulish muffin top. A hybrid of casual and cosy, just how I imagine a hug from Jurgen Klopp.
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If someone told you in 2010 you would be power-walking around your bed at 10pm because you have a step target to hit, you’d probably question their logic a little bit. Gone are the days when your watch simply told the time, these days you can even check how much your ticker tocks. I’m not ashamed to admit, that this motivates me more than a little bit, I especially love the little motivational phrases that pop up like “Crushed it!”
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As anyone who has ever given yoga a go will know, animal poses features in many types of flow. Over the past few years, yogis have switched it up a gear, saying namaste to bovidae*. A holistic hybrid of hooves and measured moves, this concept has gathered serious goatmentum stateside. In line with the indiscriminate nature of yoga, goats aren’t the only four legged friends to feature. Alpacas have had no prob-llama getting in on the act. Serene and spongey, they are animal therapy goals. Animals and yoga: what a cOMbo. Possibly the Greatest Of All Time?
I’m no fashionista but one thing I have noticed is how trends from my teenage years have suddenly begun to reappear. From FILA trainers that wouldn’t look out of place in space to tear-away leggings, yes, leisure wear has reclaimed its place. My personal favourite is the stretchy, cosy yoga legging, oh and the icing on the cake? A high waist. Ideal for accommodating my daily Lindt fix and containing that mulish muffin top. A hybrid of casual and cosy, just how I imagine a hug from Jurgen Klopp.
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If someone told you in 2010 you would be power-walking around your bed at 10pm because you have a step target to hit, you’d probably question their logic a little bit. Gone are the days when your watch simply told the time, these days you can even check how much your ticker tocks. I’m not ashamed to admit, that this motivates me more than a little bit, I especially love the little motivational phrases that pop up like “Crushed it!”
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As anyone who has ever given yoga a go will know, animal poses features in many types of flow. Over the past few years, yogis have switched it up a gear, saying namaste to bovidae*. A holistic hybrid of hooves and measured moves, this concept has gathered serious goatmentum stateside. In line with the indiscriminate nature of yoga, goats aren’t the only four legged friends to feature. Alpacas have had no prob-llama getting in on the act. Serene and spongey, they are animal therapy goals. Animals and yoga: what a cOMbo. Possibly the Greatest Of All Time?
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Success does not come overnight, this age old adage is almost absolutely accurate, but not quite. Overnight oats have been a wild success over the past few years with posts sown across the ‘Gram. As versatile as aluminum foil, MTV should release a pilot on it: Pimp My Porridge? Someone get Xzibit on the phone. From pumpkin to peanut butter, anything goes, a fiber fix that keeps you full so no more hanger woes!
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Apologies if you weren't a fervent Friday Night Lights fan back in day but this is what springs to mind when I hear the word “Coach”. Historically linked to athletics or sports teams, coaching has slowly infiltrated the wellness world. The primary focus of a Health Coach is to implement behavioral changes to enhance emotional and physical wellbeing. They create a game-plan to ensure you become your own Most Valuable Player and enable you to crawl out of the Conference League of life. Kind of like a midwife, they allow clients to undergo a brand of rebirth, like that affable chap in Love Actually played by Colin Firth.
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Thus concludes my run-through of ten wellness trends from the 2010s and what could now be considered 1/10th of your life. In Ireland, the centurion population has grown by 20% in just four years and is expected to increase ten fold by 2050. Connection, purpose and activity have all been hailed for heightening one's vitality. In the 70s, The BeeGees sang about Staying Alive and now you know what to do in the '20s in order to thrive. Grab that tracker, knock out a quick HIIT, find your purpose and get after it!
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