Dina Cheney

Finding the right sports bra for high-impact workouts can be challenging. Some don't offer enough support (cue painful and distracting bouncing). Others may provide maximum support, but they're uncomfortable and difficult to remove. Here's what you need to know about bras for running, aerobics, football, basketball or HIIT workouts, according to Tara Sweeney, director, Technical Design—Bras, Nike.
What are high-support sports bras?
Durable and functional, these wardrobe staples provide more s...

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When running a marathon, you need shoes to help you go the distance. Racing shoes should do the seemingly impossible: provide cushioning and support while remaining as lightweight as possible. If you’re gearing up for an endurance run, consider picking up a pair of racing or running shoes—or both. Here’s why, along with some tips and suggestions for finding the right footwear to give you a leg up on the competition (pun intended).
What are racing shoes?
Racing shoes, also known as “super shoe...

How to help your agents build their confidence

Should first walkers wear shoes?
Barefoot is best, says Kaveh Bartholomew, Senior Product Line Manager at Nike. Without shoes, feet can fully bend, flex, grip, and splay, which helps to support natural foot development. According to research, the lifelong gait pattern starts to solidify as soon as five to six months after we start walking.
It’s not always safe or practical for little ones to go shoeless. When there are environmental hazards, like rough pavement or slick floors, toddlers shoul...

What Is Contrave?
Contrave is a prescription anti-obesity medication, says endocrinologist Caroline M. Apovian, M.D. To qualify for a prescription, the National Institute of Health (NIH) guidelines say you need a BMI of over 30, or a BMI of at least 27 in addition to at least one weight-related condition, such as diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension, reflux, or arthritis (1).
The brand name oral tablets consist of a combination of two drugs: bupropion (an antidepressant) and naltrexone (an ant...

The best running shorts do the seemingly impossible. Breathable and flexible, they make movement a breeze while providing enough support and storage at the same time. Whether you're a sprinter or a marathoner, Nike has you covered with split, loose, tight and pocketed styles.
The shortlist
Here are the top qualities that separate the winners from the stragglers:
Quick-drying and made to reduce chafing, thanks to moisture-wicking fabric, like polyester.
Allow free movement, thanks to flexible ...

Yes, “sympathetic pregnancy” is real. Here’s what you need to know.
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As you anticipate baby’s arrival, you’ll likely experience a host of pregnancy symptoms, from morning sickness to an intense, insatiable need for ice cream sandwiches. But did you know that your partner might come along for the ride? Although people who are biologically male can’t technically carry babies, they can experience sympathetic pregnancy, aka couvade syndrome—physic...

Dina Cheney is a Fairfield County-based journalist. She covers lifestyle, including real estate, for many publications and brands. Dina is also the author of six books, including The New Milks.
Highly rated public schools, proximity to Manhattan, charming countryside, beaches. Fairfield County is an in-demand place to live—for good reason. These 10 towns are the best of the bunch. Listed in order by public school ranking, (full story here 2024 Best Public Schools in Fairfield County, CT) they...

Home to 116 private schools according to Private School Review, Fairfield County offers a dizzying wealth of options. While assessing the choices, “try to keep an open mind and cast a wide net,” encourages Beth Avitabile, Co-Founder, Go! Educational Consulting, LLC, which helps families with school placement. Although a school might be highly prestigious or well-known, it might not be the best fit for your child or have any openings, she explains. To give you a head start on your search, we’v...

AI in the management of multifamily properties

The Nike Pro Hijab was released in December 2017.
It was designed to solve the performance constraints of traditional hijabs in sport.
The pull-on design and single-layer Nike Pro cool mesh keep female athletes dry and comfortable.
The lightweight product comes in XS/S and M/L sizes.
To recognise and empower Muslim female athletes, Nike introduced its Nike Pro Hijab in December 2017. This new, groundbreaking garment arose from the company responding to the needs of the hijabi community. In sh...

Dina Cheney is a Fairfield County-based journalist. She covers lifestyle, including real estate, for many publications and brands. Dina is also the author of six books, including The New Milks.
Along with proximity to New York City and scenic beaches and countryside, Fairfield County, CT is known for its top-notch public-school districts. Nationally recognized, they help to justify the area’s high home prices. The median sale price in January 2024 was about $540,000 according to Redfin (versu...

Communication is always a top priority. Brokers often want their agents to communicate more effectively and professionally. The best way to make that happen? Lead by example.
Language is powerful, says Jo Anne Preston, a workforce and organizational development expert and author of Lead the Way in Five Minutes a Day: Sparking High Performance in Yourself and Your Team. The words you use to interact with your agents can make all the difference. That’s why she urges being thoughtful and intenti...

Power up your workouts with these exercises.
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If you’ve ever wondered how pro athletes can generate so much power, look to plyometrics (or “plyo”). This high-impact and demanding type of sports training is built around quick, explosive movements, like box jumps, squat jumps, and forward hops. Here’s the lowdown on plyo, which Nike Well Collective Coach David Carson calls “the best power exercises you can do.”
What Is Plyometrics Training?
Plyometrics refers to strength and condition...