New Year. New You. Let's Row! (Featuring Row House Alexandria

New Year. New You. LET'S ROW!

Story by Jeanette Wages Photography Courtesty of Row House - Old Town Alexandria

Sometimes finding the urge to work out can be draining. When you are going it alone at a gym, it can be easy to stop at 20 minutes when you promised yourself you would make it to 45. At The Row House, Old Town Alexandria, working out feels a little different. In this fitness studio, rowing machines are set up 10 feet or more apart, each station has its own equipment—because sharing isn’t caring, these days—and 45 minutes whip by in a flash. After you’re finished, you realize you actually had fun and did something good for your body. “Row House has brought the workout to life with a fun atmosphere. People always say erging is a slog when it's just you on the machine trying to pull out some cardio. When you're in a room with 10 people, all in swing, lights low, music blasting and a coach motivating you, the tone changes and suddenly 45 minutes go by in a flash,” says manager Cynthia Svendsen The benefits of rowing—on the water or on a machine— are astronomical. It is a true, full body workout, incorporating both upper and lower body, as well as cardio and endurance benefits, with little or no impact for those who cannot handle weight bearing activities. At The Row House, they take it up a notch by breaking up your rowing time with some off-machine activities, including stretches and other strength building exercises, with the option to modify the workout for your body. Making sure everyone feels comfortable, welcome and like they are doing what is right for their body, there are workouts for every fitness level—from experienced rowers to people who have been stuck at a desk—or on their couch—since March. Rowing becomes a group activity where you can work at your own pace. For those looking for fun and unique holiday party ideas or team building events, The Row House will be renting out space for private parties of up to 10 people, with snacks and drinks provided after the session. Row for a Cause is also a fun way to raise money this season and all year long, with donation based classes where proceeds go to the charity chosen for each event. If you’re kickstarting your new years resolutions, or if you have a friend looking to start theirs, gift cards and memberships are also available. Catch. Push. Pull. Let’s Row!

917 N St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314 • (703) 935-4500 www.therowhouse.com/location/old-town-alexandria

Relieve Holiday Anxiety w/ CBD

Story by Jeanette Wages Photography by Your CBD Store - Alexandria

The holiday season can bring joy and excitement, but it can also bring stress and anxiety. For some, this time of year is a reminder of those who are no longer with us, family arguments that never seem to go away, stress over finances or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) from the darker days. This year, even more anxiety is brought on from feelings of isolation or uncertainty over the future. There is no reason to suck it up and suffer through without help!

The Holiday Blues Holiday depression is considered situational depression. Social anxiety, lack of enjoyment of holiday activities, difficulties sleeping, trouble with focusing and feelings of apathy are all common symptoms of holiday depression. Studies show CBD can help with some of the more severe symptoms by working with the body’s human endocannabinoid system (ECS) by managing blood flow to parts of the brain associated with these conditions. Broad Spectrum Water Soluble 30 mg/ml Neuro can be added to your beverage daily to help you get back to feeling like yourself.

Sleep and Seasonal Affective Disorder With the shorter amounts of daylight and so many things going on in the world, sleep can be effected and cause even more problems with fatigue. Managing sleep schedules and making sure you get an adequate amount of sleep helps mitigate symptoms of SAD and holiday depression. CBD can have a calming effect, allowing one to turn their mind off and get adequate sleep. Full or Broad Spectrum CBN+ Tincture helps calm your mind and body to drift off into a peaceful sleep.

Meditate for Zen: Taking the time to be mindful and taking time for selfcare are important year round, but especially during the holiday season when life can be focused on gift giving and entertaining. Finding your routine and putting time in your schedule to focus on relaxation can be a sanity saver. CBD can be a very effective tool in helping one stay focused while engaging in relaxation techniques— such as meditation, yoga or exercise. Try adding Simple Honey 100mg to your pre-zen tea and kick start your balance.

Time to Celebrate CBD can also help bring joy to your holiday parties. When attending holiday events, CBD can be invaluable in helping one stay calm while attending stressful holiday parties. Also, adding CBD to an alcoholic drink or consuming a CBD-infused beverage in lieu of a cocktail can prevent one from consuming too much alcohol. Furthermore, anecdotal evidence seems to suggest that consuming CBD with alcohol can reduce hangovers! Full Spectrum Cinnamon 500 can help spice up your holiday cocktail or mocktail—there are also a variety of other flavors for you to try!

Don’t Forget the Pets With more people in the house and more commotion, pets can easily get stressed, too. Bacon and cheese strips for your dogs and cat treats for your cats will keep your fur family happy and carefree, while enjoying quality time with your human loved ones.

Your CBD Store Alexandria • 301 S. Washington St. Suite B • Alexandria, VA 22314 www.ycbd.me/alexandria • (571) 312-4705