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BTL Support's Asians and Pacific Islanders Against Discrimination We have Experienced it BTS issued their statement after recent attacks against people with Asian heritage in the United States, which have risen during the coronavirus pandemic. A white gunman recently killed eight people, including six women of Asian descent, at Atlanta-area massage businesses. “We cannot put into words the pain of becoming the subject of hatred and violence,” the band said in the statement, adding that their experiences made them feel powerless and chipped away at their self-esteem. In February, a German radio station drew ire when a host compared the band to the coronavirus. The band said that although the discrimination they endured is “inconsequential” compared to “events that have occurred over the past few weeks," they felt the need to speak out. “What’s happening right now cannot be disassociated from our identity as Asians,” the band said. Many Asian Americans believe the Atlanta shootings were racially motivated. Police say they are still trying to determine a motive. High-profile stars of Asian descent like Steven Yeun, Simon Liu and Sandra Oh have been vocal about spreading awareness of anti-Asian violence. “I am proud to be Asian! We belong here,” Oh shouted into a megaphone at a Stop Asian Hate rally in Pittsburgh last week. BTS is one of the first South Korean bands to openly condemn anti-Asian racism. K-pop bands are known to be careful about maintaining personas created by their labels, which often muzzle stars on touchy subjects like race and mental health.
Sleeping Less Than 6 Hours a Night Increases Chance of Brain Function Loss The study followed nearly 8,000 people in Britain for more than two decades. Researchers found that most rates of Brain function loss occurred in people who slept on average about seven hours a night, but that the rates of brain function loss increased by 30% for those who got six hours of sleep or less per night. MORE: What people should know about Brain function loss "Measurement of sleep duration at age 30 - 50, and through 70 years along with change in sleep duration over this period provides consistent results for increased risk of dementia in those with short sleep," researchers wrote. "A further key finding is that the association between short sleep duration and dementia is not attributable to mental health." "Public health messages to encourage good sleep hygiene may be particularly important for people at a higher risk of dementia," the researchers concluded. How much sleep people should get is not a "one-size-fits-all" answer, according to Ashton, who noted that Americans in particular have historically not put enough emphasis on sleep. "We’ve said before that sleep has a [public relations] problem in this country," she said. "We think of it as a luxury but it’s really a medical necessity." According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, infants and toddlers should get between 11 and 16 hours of sleep per night, depending on age. Elementary school children should get between nine and 12 hours of sleep per night, according to the CDC. Teenagers should get eight to 10 hours of sleep per night, according to the CDC. Adults ages 18 and over should get a minimum of seven hours of sleep per night, according to the CDC. "What’s really important is that you can’t make up for [sleep] on the weekend," said Ashton. "So it really has to be every single night."
Vacation Destinations Ranked Affordability and Leisure Vacation Get Away Ranked by Cost and Leisure Canggu, Bali - Indonesia - Ranked 1 Monthly cost of living: $500 to $900 Five hundred dollars a month seems downright unrealistic to live in one of the best surf towns in the South Pacific, especially one that's drawn flocks of expats and Americans looking to work remotely The place feels a bit like those little surf towns you find on the less populated islands of Hawaii, but at a fraction of the cost. Roatán, Honduras - Ranked 2 Monthly cost of living: $900 This Caribbean island 40 miles off the coast of Honduras with silky-sand beaches is similar to a scruffy Floridian beach town: one where everyone talks and dresses like pirates. Although it doesn’t really qualify as a city, the isle sports an international airport with direct flights from the US, and people flock to the area for its world-class diving and snorkeling. Hoi An, Vietnam - Ranked 3 Monthly cost of living: $550 to $1,100 Bigger Vietnamese cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh get most of the expat love, but neither boasts much of a beach. Hoi An, on the other hand, is not only bordered on one side by spectacular green mountains, it's also a skip and a jump from spectacular stretches of sand you'll have largely to yourself. Algarve, Portugal - Ranked 4 Monthly cost of living: $1,000 It's hard to believe a region with a hundred miles of coastline, quaint cobblestone streets, and more sun than pretty much anywhere else in Europe has a cost of living this low. Even better, most of the region is English-speaking, and home to 100,000 expats from all over the world. And the city is cheap. Dirt cheap. A three-bedroom apartment will run you about $600, but if you don't need much space, $325 gets you a one-bedroom right smack in the center of the city. Taghazout, Morocco - Ranked 5 Monthly cost of living: $1,155 Tech startup whiz kid looking to get out of the country before anyone starts asking what your company actually does? Head to Morocco. Your rent plus a chic co-working space will run about $400/month combined, meaning you won't be stuck looking for a buyout from your beachfront villa all the time. Split, Croatia Monthly cost of living: $1,400 - Ranked 6 Though the European coastlines can be comparatively expensive, there are still bargains to be had in Split. This little town on the Adriatic Sea has beaches that people from all over the world travel days to lie on, yet beers are still under three bucks in most bars and rent in the city center can be had for less than $400. Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain - Ranked 7 Monthly cost of living: $1,400 If you've ever visited Las Palmas, you might be surprised to see it on a list of affordable places to live. But like so many cities, visiting and living are two different animals. Rent for a place off the ocean runs only about $500 for one bedroom, $700 for three. The weather is some of the best in the world, with pretty much perpetual sun soaking the beaches along the coast. Cartagenia, Columbia - Ranked 8 Monthly cost of living: $1,800 Living in Cartagena is sort of like going on a tropical Caribbean vacation every single day of your life. And that goes for partiers, history buffs, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The snorkeling and scuba diving here is some of the best in the Caribbean, and costs about $30 a trip. The city's historic center is a museum of Spanish Colonial architecture, and a roomy walking path takes you through it all and down to the main harbor. Saint George's, Grenada - Ranked 9 Monthly cost of living: $2,000 The antidote to the heartless cruise-ship ports and “all-exclusive” resorts that dominate the Caribbean, Grenada is where a bad attitude is considered an impairment.
Best Kickboxing Workout For a Perfect Summer Body Best Kickboxing Workout For a Perfect Summer Body Are you tired of those long cardio sessions and lifting heavy weights but still not getting your dream body? Do you wish to do a fun workout that can effectively burn fat and develop muscles? Then kickboxing workout has got your back. You might be well-aware of kickboxing as a sport, it’s a martial art that originated from karate and boxing. It’s a popular martial art that primarily incorporates punching and kicks. Other than boxing, it includes a vast range of techniques to knock out the opponent. It might sound surprising to you but, kickboxing is one of the best workouts that can help you burn that stubborn fat and develop muscle definition for that perfect summer body. What Is Cardio Kickboxing? Cardio kickboxing is a highly efficient exercise regimen that comprises kickboxing movements in a fast-paced manner. The cardio kickboxing sessions are mostly performed in a class with some high-tempo music to torch the motivation levels. It offers the combined benefits of cardio exercises and strength training. You can maximize your calorie burn through kickboxing by adding some other exercises such as jump-roping, box jumps, jogging in place, etc. Research has shown that through kickboxing, you can burn about 450-500 calories in just one hour. Why Should You Do Cardio Kickboxing? If you are looking for a workout that can burn calories, improve stamina and cardiovascular health then kickboxing is the best choice for you. If you think that kickboxing is only for people who have been doing martial arts before then you are wrong. Literally, anyone can take kickboxing as a sport and enjoy some great physical and mental health benefits. Apart from burning calories and losing fat, here are some perks of adding kickboxing to your fitness routine: Toning Your Entire Body No matter if you want to get those ripped abs or tone your legs and arms, you can tone all areas of your body through kickboxing. There is no such muscle in your body that kickboxing won’t impact. Learning Effective Self-Defense Skills You won’t only get a ripped physique through kickboxing, in fact you can learn self-defense skills through it. Not every workout offers a great opportunity to work on your fitness and learn a beneficial skill. Relieve Stress and Tension If you are having anger issues or stressing out due to some uncertain situation, then you need a way to channel that negative energy in a positive manner. Kickboxing requires continuous movements that can give you that boost of endorphins and help to relieve stress. Improves Muscular Endurance Kickboxing workouts are the best way to work on your muscular endurance. Through repetitive movements during kickboxing sessions, you eventually improve your endurance. How Can You Begin Kickboxing? As a beginner, the best way to start kickboxing is to get yourself enrolled in a cardio kickboxing class at any martial arts gym near you. Before your first class, make sure that you keep the following things in consideration: Wear comfortable and performing workout gear that allows you to stretch and move freely. Bring a water bottle and towel with you because you will be sweating a lot. Have a light meal before hitting the gym. Focus on post-workout recovery, i.e eating healthy food and taking proper rest. Kickboxing Workout To Try On Your Own Warm-Up Do all these exercises for 30 seconds Arm circles Torso circles Torso rotation Arm swing Standing side crunches Jumping jacks First Round In this round, we will be doing punch combinations. Each for 10-15 times depending on your stamina and physical conditioning. Jab- cross Jab- cross- jab Jab- cross- uppercut Hook- uppercut- uppercut- hook Jab- hook- hook- uppercut Second Round In this round, we will be repeating the same types of movements for 6 mins with a 30-sec rest after every 2 min. Throw right jab and right cross and bring your hand back in guard position Push your hips back and perform a squat Now jump back up and perform the punches combination again Third Round In this round, we will be working on strengthening our lower body region. Bend and raise your left knee towards your chest, extend your left leg behind you and push out through your left heel Immediately bend your knee lower your leg Now, bend your right knee towards your chest and kick it out the same way as before Repeat this movement for 1 min, 30 sec with right leg, and 30 sec with the left one Fourth Round Throw a right jab, left cross, and right uppercut one after the other. Squat down and duck with hands in guard position Quickly stand back and repeat the punches combination again Repeat this movement for 45 seconds Fifth Round This round is for the cool down. Perform full-body stretching exercises such as cobra stretch, chest pull, shoulder pull, quad pull in this round.

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