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R O V E TR N O S K C JA The rising star covers our first ever MILLENNIAL ISSUE - the generation that makes their own rules and waste no apologies for being who they are.
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The warm weather is finally here and that means it’s time to get out of the house and work on that summer body. While push ups and sit ups are great, exercise in 2016 means adding a bit of tech in your regime. From monitoring your fluid intake to guidance with executing the perfect rep, these gadgets will help you achieve your fitness goals. WORDS DOMINIC BIELAK
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Turned off by the bulky, unwieldy design of your other fitness tracker? This new, slimmer style might be your go-to. Able to track steps, calories and sleep activity, the Fitbit Alta is making waves for its stylish, slim aesthetic. With an enlarged screen (the device also connects via app to your phone to give you calls, texts and calendar notifications) the gadget features interchangeable bands in sweat-resistant silicon, leather, and stainless steel. With a battery that lasts five days, the lightweight piece is great for throwing on and easy to forget about while it does the work for you. FITBIT.COM
KUAIWEAR COACHING HEADPHONES $149.00 These headphones are practically a portable personal trainer. The set has a biometric sensor that provides you with real-time, vocal feedback on your performance. The “coach” also helps you adjust your pace and stride based on the new found information. They’re also waterproof up to three meters, so if you’re trying to take a dive in the pool or the ocean you will be good to go. It also has a seven-hour battery life to keep you satisfied. INDIEGOGO.COM 18
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g Not a fan of venturing outdoors or hoping to multitask? Thankfully for you, these video games engage your brain as well as your muscles.
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If you’re worried about dehydration, this souped up water bottle is your answer. The washable device not only keeps a tally on how much H2O users have consumed in a day but will vibrate to remind you to take a swig; talk about helpful. In addition, the cup will alert you when the water has gotten too warm or when it’s time for a wash. The only thing it can not do? Pour the water for you. GYENNO.COM
JUST DANCE 2016
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WII FIT U WITH BALANCE BOARD AND FIT METER $89.99
RALPH LAUREN POLO TECH SHIRT $295.00
Enlist your shirt into doing more for you than covering your body with this silver-threaded piece. Surprisingly light and comfortable, the Ralph Lauren Polo Tech shirt is embedded with sensors to measure heart rate, calories and breathing depth. What’s more? The iOS connected device also provides exercise suggestions in addition to feedback via your iPhone and tracks your progress via calendar. RALPHLAUREN.COM
SHAPE UP $19.99
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SUMMER ‘16 4 Bleu-Approved Sneaker Brands That Will Have You Looking Summer Fresh WORDS TERENCE MCNEALY
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NIKE Desert Journey Air Trainer III PRM NIKE FREE SOCFLY Bringing the technology of tennis performance and design of casual models, Nike Sportswear honors the essence of free technology and features the Nike Free Socfly, a male footwear different from all others.
To honor the location of this year’s big game, Nike enlisted the talents of O’odham tribe member Dwayne Manuel, MFA, who specializes in drawing and graffiti art and resides in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian community in southern Arizona.
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Nike THE AIR MAX 95’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY STYLE Platinum, a brilliant and practically unoxidizable metallic element, is the modern present given to commemorate a 20th wedding anniversary.
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Though the idea for the shoe was put to paper 29 years ago, its first real-life manifestation incorporated nearly three decades of Nike Air innovation. It may not have been the first Nike Air Max, but without it, the Nike Air Max 1 would not exist.
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Converse: Chuck Taylor All Star Andy Warhol Pays homage to the legendary New York City studio, dubbed “The Silver Factory,� where Warhol created many of his celebrated works surrounded by walls covered entirely in silver foil.
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Converse: Chuck Taylor All Star John Varvatos Fashion and craftsmanship collide with timeless rock music influences to create a simplified and clean aesthetic never offered before.
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Converse: Chuck Taylor All Star The Clash Collection London in 1976 was a bustling metropolis that was not only bursting with creativity with the birth of punk rock, but also making rebellious waves in fashion. This season, Converse continues to celebrate this monumental era in both music and fashion with the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star The Clash collection.
Converse: Chuck Taylor All Star The classic Chuck Taylor All Star features a water repellent Shield Canvas upper, gusseted tongue and no metal eyelets, preventing water from seeping into the foot bed. Reflective materials have also been included that bounce bright accents when hit by bursts of light.
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JUICING….IS IT A TREND OR A LIFESTYLE? WORDS SABLE SWEEPER
In today’s society, it is no secret that more and more people are juicing; however the question is: Should juicing be considered the new trend or a lifestyle. Bleu magazine sat down with the CEO of Maya Goddess Juices by Maya to discuss juicing and to learn exactly what juicing should be used for. Maya, who is currently in school to become a Holistic nutrition coach stresses “Healthy living is a right, not a privilege.“ The CEO, plans to use her company to promote not just juicing, but a life style of longevity healthy living. How did you get started with Juicing and ultimately start you company? As a teenager, I suffered from fibroids, which too can cause mood swings and depression. When I went to the doctor, they attempted to prescribe me all these drugs; however I refused to take them. I grew up with my abuela on a farm and ate all fresh and organic foods, so when I decided to take a natural route to healing I consulted with her and a holistic doctor. Reaching out to elders is very important to me, especial26
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ly with health issues. If you think about it, they did not have all of the treatments and medicines we have today and sought out natural cures, and many were successful. What are some unknown facts about juicing that one may not know? Well for one, juicing helps the skin, boost energy, can calm your nerves and most importantly it is healthy. What are some myths about juicing? Many people think that juicing is time consuming. Preparation is key.. Once you have a complete understanding of your daily schedule, you will know when is the best time to replace a meal for a juice and essentially make your juices. We need to make time and put in effort in ourselves and health, which many of us do not take the time to do so. How much should one juice? It really depends what you are juicing for. Some juices can be used for a meal, as a cleanse to help control disease symptoms etc… I will say that if you are planning to do long-term juicing, to start with a 3-day juice.
What does Maya Goddess Juices offer? Delicious Juices to support and help the body, Great for over-all wellness and energy levels. Packed with vitamin’s, nutrients, all natural organic fruits and vegetables. Made with tons of love. Maya continued…. I plan to use my business to promote a life style that will restore the community. I want to work with people who are silenced and feel they are not worthy of a healthy lifestyle. I want people to be clear of their purpose and what they wish to do with yourself. Good health does not just come from eating, it is mental too. I wish to continue to promote a healthy lifestyle and expand into communities that people are not afraid to go into. Healthy living is a right, not a privilege. People in the urban community need to know, they have every right to demand lower prices and ask for sales or organic products. I want to be that “Social Bull” and role model. To learn more about Maya’s Healthy Juices and Smoothies email: mygoddessjuice@gmail.com
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LOOK! It’s the Adonis Belt WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY RAYMOND MORA
Ever wonder what it feels like to get the “Adonis Belt”, arguably the toughest part of the abdominal section to have. You see many soccer players and athletes with less than 10 percent body fat achieving, and maintaining it over the course of their careers. Now is your chance to be part of the “Adonis Belt” club, only accomplished by hard work, disciplined and patience. Here are three exercises and tips said by celebrity trainer Corey Rouse on the “Adonis Belt”.
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Alternate Side Planks (3 sets of 10 reps) Muscles worked Left Obliques Right Obliques Transverse Abdominis Rouse: Left and right side, that way you are targeting the obliques, which will help shape up that area.”
Decline Crunches on an ab ball (3 sets of 10 to 15 reps) Muscles worked Rectus Abdominis Abdominal Muscles
Goblet squats (3 sets of 10 reps) Muscles worked Quadriceps Core Rouse: “Squatting always, always, always obliterates body fat, stomach fat. Around that area when you are doing squats, you are killing the abdominal area, so that help shred fat from that area, and that will get you down to 10 percent body fat.”
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Rouse makes it a requirement for the average person to be disciplined with nutrition. He believes in focusing on a clean high-protein diet, keeping those carbs right and eliminating a lot of sugar. He also believes the road to the Adonis Belt is much tougher and those in fitness need to be passionate about it. “The road to the Adonis Belt is literally 60 percent training, 50 per-
cent diet. That’s 110 percent, but that’s what you’re gonna need. A lot of people don’t train core. Nobody understands that and in most exercises that we do like the squat or the pushup, most people are placing most of their emphasis in the arms or in the legs, when the main trigger to that gun is the core. Your core is essentially what’s keeps your spine intact”
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