David Le (above) is a scientist at goop with a BS in clinical nutrition from the University of California, Davis, and an MS in sports nutrition from the University of Colorado. He works long hours on our product development team and almost always finds time to train. Whenever we were in the office, we saw him do a few dozen pushups between meetings – true story. And he’s long been a fan of high-intensity interval training. What has changed with the restrictions on staying at home: its location and equipment.
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COOL
I really love Adrenal Health Daily Support. It was great to have something that will help me stay cool and calm throughout the work day. Holy basil and ashwagandha are two of my favorite adaptogens to help with stress management. This supplement is intended for daily use: I take it in the morning right after breakfast. *
Gaia Herbs ADRENAL HEALTH DAILY SUPPORT goop, $ 31
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METABOLISM
My multivitamin right now is High School Genes. I find the targeted ingredients very appealing to metabolism and I like that the multi can fill in vitamin gaps that my diet may have. I take the pills all at once after lunch on a full stomach. It’s easier to do it this way – otherwise I’ll forget. *
goop Wellness HIGH SCHOOL GENES goop, $ 90 / $ 75 with subscription
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VEIN
Since I have had the BOSU Pro Balance Trainer, it has become an essential part of my abdominal training. It helps in strengthening my core and activating stabilizing muscles. The great thing is that you can use your body differently than doing these exercises on the floor. I make good use of it at home while the gym is closed.
GAIAM BOSU PRO BALANCE TRAINER goop, $ 160
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SWEATPROOF
For home training, I like to listen to music on my Powerbeats Bluetooth headphones to stay motivated. The over-the-ear design makes them secure so I don’t have to worry about these headphones falling off or misplaced. Plus, the sound quality is amazing and they are sweatproof. Super easy to set up – they’ll automatically pair with my iPhone.
Beats from Dre POWERBEATS PRO TOTALLY
WIRELESS EARPHONES goop, $ 250SHOPPING NOW
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RELIEF
I am a huge advocate of Theragun percussive self-massage. This is my favorite exercise recovery device as it does a great job of going deep into the muscles, which feels amazing when you are sore. I like it so much that I grabbed one for my brother too.
Therabody THERAGUN ELITE goop, $ 399
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FOCUS
Nerd Alert is one of my favorites. It contains the perfect ratio of L-theanine to caffeine, which makes this chew great for a lunch pick-me-up. It helps me stay focused and productive even after staring at a computer screen all day. *
goop Wellness NERD ALERT goop, $ 30 for 30 chews / $ 55 for 60 chews
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BACK CARE
I always use this foam roller. Since I work a lot at my desk, my lower back tends to get quite stiff. During breaks, I lie on my back and roll my lumbar spine for a few minutes to loosen up a little.
OPTP LOROX ALIGNED FOAM ROLLER goop, $ 54
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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor should it be used as a substitute for specific medical advice. To the extent that this article contains the advice of any doctor or health care professional, the views expressed are the views of the expert quoted and do not necessarily reflect the views of goop.
