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Buzz Feed
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
13 Reviewer-Loved Things From Lululemon
A pair of high-rise leggings available in four lengths, with or without pockets, and 10 hues ranging from crater blue and army green to my personal favorite — black. Promising review: "Align are my very favorite leggings. These are the best workout leggings as they are on the thinner side. Not too shiny, but a very nice subtle pattern. The pockets are a must!" —MelissaPrice: $128 (available in sizes 0–20 and in four lengths and 11 colors) A sleeved tee you'll wear to the gym, the coffee shop, and while rewatching Pretty Little Liars for the 90th time even though you're well past high school graduation and the plot — in hindsight — is pretty cringe. Promising review: "Perfect fit and very well-made. Have one in every color. I wear them as a layering piece." —LisaPrice: $68 (available in sizes 0–20 and in 12 colors) A medium support sports bra engineered to keep the girls in place (specifically B–D cups) throughout that overpriced group workout class. Promising review: "Great support. I love how this is so comfortable, but it still gives great support! My favorite bra!" —Lincoln LisaPrice: $52 (available in sizes 2–14 and in eight colors) A zip-up jacket that checks off all the boxes for a solid layer: second-skin silhouette, buttery soft fabric, and thumbholes for keeping your palms warm when it's frigid outside and the steering wheel of your car feels like ice. Promising review: "Best jacket! So soft, warm, and comfortable." —kay2434Price: $118+ (available in sizes 0–14 and in eight colors) A high-neck tank I'm officially dubbing my work-from-home and maybe-go-to-the-gym wardrobe. This is cozy and professional when layered with a cardigan or blazer. Promising review: "I usually hate built-in bras, but this was perfect for a low-intensity workout. I am a full C and this was great for Solidcore." —Crystal Price: $68 (available in sizes 0–20 and in four colors) An oversize half-zip hoodie that is the kind of garment I would have had to hide from my sisters growing up because there is zero chance it wouldn't have been stolen. Promising review: "I have several colors in the scuba sweatshirt style and with the Lululemon logo stitched on the front. Love them all! I live in Florida and it's the perfect weight for the temps here when you need that extra bit of fleece warmth." —sapo2129Price: $118 (available in sizes XS/S–XL/XXL and in eight colors) A pair of workout shoes designed for running and training because they're ultra lightweight and responsive — i.e., you'll feel a bounce with every step. Promising review: "LOVE THEM. I feel like I'm running on a cloud. I have flat feet and hip issues. These totally take the impact to a lesser intensity. Love them." —CoachDLM629Price: $148 (available in sizes 5–12 and in five colors) A cropped tank top designed with light compression and support for low-impact workouts — perfect for when you'd like to take a yoga class sans sports bra. Promising review: "This is my fave Lulu item EVER made. I love this tank. It's so cute and matches everything." —somerandomswiftiePrice: $68 (available in sizes 0–20 and in seven colors) A flared pant that should start negotiating for PTO now, considering you'll likely wear them every darn day. Promising review: "My favorite leggings! I've worn the aligns through two pregnancies and they've held up so well (not baggy after). I wanted this new flare style, and I love the look." —Monica G. Price: $118 (available in sizes 0–20 and in six colors) A pair of mid-rise cargo pants that are supposedly for dance workout classes which, fine, but also pair great with heeled booties for a night out. Promising review: "Comfortable and good fit. Very good quality, and the pockets are convenient. Best cargo pants ever!" —AgnesPrice: $128 (available in sizes XXXS–XL and in seven colors) A crossbody here to snatch the title of "travel bag" from the oversize purse you've been carrying around from terminal A to B. Hands-free convenience for travel and extra assurance that my important government IDs are literally on top of me? Bliss. Promising review: "Cute and functional. Love how it has two zipper compartments." —CassidyPrice: $78 (available in eight colors) A high-rise skirt I'll tell myself I'm buying to wear while playing tennis or golf, even though I am someone who will, in fact, never play tennis or golf. I will enjoy cosplaying as someone who plays sports on the weekends, though. Promising review: "The best thing I've ever put on my body. If you're debating getting this, just get it. So cute!" —haehPrice: $78 (available in sizes 0–14 and in 10 colors) A versatile long-sleeve bodysuit one can pair with pretty much everything in their closet: maxi skirts, wide-leg trousers, skinny jeans, and the list goes on. Promising review: "I normally don't wear bodysuits from anywhere, but this is perfect. So soft and can be worn with jeans, pants, sweatpants/joggers. It's very comfortable, even for a bodysuit." —miamiamee13Price: $88 (available in sizes XS–1X and in four colors)
Cosmopolitan
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Is Vuori Hosting a Memorial Day 2025 Sale? Shop Finds Here
It is a truth universally acknowledged (sorry, just rewatched Pride and Prejudice) that everyone loves a great pair of stretchy, buttery-soft leggings. And because nothing brings me more professional joy than helping you save time and money with a great deal, I've been scouring the Vuori site to see what kind of deals they're dropping for Memorial Day weekend. Turns out the uber-popular athleisure brand isn't offering an official coupon code for MDW, but there's good news: Vuori's sale section is absolutely stocked with every type of discounted activewear you could possibly want. One thing you won't catch me doing is paying full price for leggings this weekend—styles like the Clean Elevation legging and the AllTheFeels™ legging are 20% off right now, while the Daily Legging is currently 40% off. Or, if you were raised to shop off-season like I was, this puffer coat is 50% off right now! There are tons of discounted hoodies available right now, too. I, too, am dreaming of pulling up to Solidcore decked out in my new Vuori gear, but lots of sizes are starting to sell out quickly so I wouldn't sleep on these deals if I were you! Go forth!
Buzz Feed
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Just 26 'Little Treats' To Buy Yourself If You Could Use A Budget-Friendly Pick-Me-Up
An adorable mushroom night-light, because no matter your age, the dark can be a scary thing — especially when you're stealthily sneaking into the kitchen to grab a midnight snack. Some Glamnetic press-on nails which come in various lengths, shapes, and styles, and — the most important "and" there is — reviewers say they last for two+ weeks!!! A dazzling cubic zirconia ring that looks *just* like the one you've seen on the hand of many a celeb and influencer — but for $10. Just keep it away from water (and maybe don't wear it to Solidcore classes if you sweat a lot), and you'll get your money's worth. An Instax Mini photo album keychain so you can parade around like a proud parent with shots of your BFFs and pets. A make-your-own slime kit if it's time you finally see what all these TikTok kids are on about. You can customize each one with your choice of add-ins, too. A TikTok-beloved, gold-plated paperclip necklace that reviewers say can even withstand frequent showers and trips to the beach! A flower-shaped pill organizer if you're notoriously bad at taking your meds and maybe — just maybe🙏 — keeping this cutie on your counter will help. NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip — a TikTok-approved Dior alternative that delivers the perfect pout for under 10 bucks! It can be worn alone for a subtle look or layered over other lip products for a full glam moment. A bottle of Elizavecca's Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment which works just like a hair mask to repair your locks in five minutes flat. The Ceramide 3- and collagen-packed formula repairs all types of hair whether you've got over-processed tresses or 4c hair that's susceptible to dryness. Reviewers even say the $9 product is comparable to Olaplex No. 3! A set of cylindrical wineglasses that'll make you feel R–I–C–H even if you're just throwing back some Two-Buck Chuck. An adorable Squishmallow pet bed so your baby can stop sleeping on — and deflating — your actual Squishmallows. Some hyaluronic eye patches that can stimulate collagen production, reduce dark circles and puffiness, and restore elasticity. They're less than $1 per set but they're also gold, so they feel extra luxe. A pair of stylish teardrop earrings if you want the luxe look of Bottega Veneta but don't want to drop the equivalent of a mortgage payment on them — especially with how often you misplace things. COSRX's Snail Mucin Repairing Essence — it addresses dullness and dehydration with, yes 😌, 96% snail sludge that's harvested in a *100%* ethical and environmentally friendly way. Thanks for sharing the goods, friends! 🐌 A Simple Modern tumbler if you're looking for an option that will keep your drink cold for 24+ hours and don't really care about the name brand. 🤷♀️ It also comes in a bunch of pretty pastels and checkerboard prints, sooo it's really a no-brainer. A CZ tennis bracelet that — according to reviewers — can pass for real-deal diamonds, especially when incorporated in a sparkly stack. A tube of E.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter — a $14 alternative to Charlotte Tilbury's Hollywood Flawless Filter — with a hyaluronic acid- and squalane-infused formula that beautifully blurs pores and leaves you dewy and radiant. A Calico Critters blind box that's definitely one of those things that make you think " does this exist, exactly?" but at the same point, once you've seen them, you absolutely need one of your own. A trio of hydrating lip sleeping masks for just $10 (!!) if you've been hesitant to drop $$$ on a singular Laneige lip mask. A cherry bag charm if you're currently 'Jane Birkinifying' all of your bags — aka accessorizing your accessories — and fell in love with a particular $95 charm that's taken TikTok by storm. A mini bottle of Color Wow's Dream Coat Supernatural Spray — it's just the ticket if you're looking to combat frizz, protect against heat tools, and give yourself a niiiiice shiny finish. We've all heard of glass skin... but now it's time for glass hair! A set of custom stickers you can make in the likeness of whoever you want — your pet, your partner, Cillian Murphy... Get creative with it! LivaClean Superstar pimple patches if you love the look of Starface patches, but can't stomach throwing even more money at your acne. Paying for clear skin is just the worst, isn't it?? A set of cross stitch-style sponges with R-rated sayings that definitely won't make the dishes fun, but will probably make them more tolerable. A sardine tin cosmetic bag so you can take all of your favorite products on the road, whether that's to work for midday touchups or to your BFF's house for your weekly sleepover. A cloud-like catch-all dish that looks like it'd be right at home in a trendy TikToker's GRWM.
Business Insider
26-04-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
I started taking Solidcore fitness classes to relieve work stress. Now I'm the CEO — here's a day in my life.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bryan Myers, the president and CEO of fitness company Solidcore, who lives in Washington, DC. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I always knew I had a passion for business. It was very present, even in my childhood. I tried to start businesses like door-to-door fruit sales and a babysitting agency — I had that entrepreneurial bug. I followed that passion and went to college for business, but when I graduated, I still couldn't answer the question of what I wanted to be when I grew up. I decided to kick the can down the road and go into consulting, thinking it would be a great way to see a bunch of different functional areas within a business and help me decide. I had an amazing experience as a consultant at Boston Consulting Group for nearly five years. But working with the largest companies in the world showed me what I was missing — the opportunity to help build a company. In 2014, I decided to leave my cushy job and join the leadership team at Sweetgreen as director of financial planning. During my time there, the team and I grew the brand and refined what the company would become. I also discovered Solidcore. It was where I went when I was stressed at work and when I wanted to be reminded of home while traveling. A few years later, when a former consulting colleague introduced me to the founder of Solidcore, I left my role as vice president of new store development at Sweetgreen to join Solidcore as COO. Now, seven years later, I'm the president and CEO. Here's what a typical day in my life looks like. I usually wake up around 6 a.m The first thing I do is walk my dog for 20 to 30 minutes. It's a great way for both of us to get some movement in. While I walk, I catch up on two things — my Whoop stats and the business. I like to check out my Whoop stats to see how I slept, my resting heart rate, and my heart rate variability (HRV). It gives me a baseline for the day and helps me determine how my body is feeling and what I need to do to make sure I'm showing up at my best. Then, I look at Solidcore's real-time dashboards to see things like cash sales, studio visitation, and membership growth. It allows me to walk into the day knowing what our opportunities and challenges might be. When I'm back from my walk, we're thrust into family get-ready time I have a toddler, so my husband and I get him and ourselves ready. We're usually all out the door by about 7:15. My husband is an elementary school principal in northern Virginia, so he heads to school, and on the way, we split up drop-off duties with me usually taking our dog to and him taking our toddler to their respective daycares. I'm usually at the office between 7:45 and 8 a.m. to get the day started. Even with the busy mornings, I'm a big breakfast eater. I eat in our office's communal kitchen — it's also a nice way for me to greet our team members as they arrive. My typical breakfast is a frozen bag of broccoli — the entire bag steamed — with four hard-boiled eggs and an English muffin. I believe it's the most important meal of the day and opt for something that gives me energy. During the day, I do the typical things you'd expect a CEO to do — go to meetings and spend time with the team Right now, we're growing a lot, and it's exciting to see the impact we're having as we enter more communities and see new people walk through our doors. When I joined the company, we had 25 locations, and now we're almost at 140 in 26 states. When I first started at Solidcore as COO, a lot of my role was about 'doing.' I was negotiating deals with landlords or hiring. Now, my role is much more oriented toward vision. It's focused on questions like, "Where are we going to be in five years?" or "Who are the team members or functions we need to add to this company?" I also spend a lot of my time on the road, seeing our teams and helping them feel connected to the mission and the vision of our company, as well as making sure they feel seen, appreciated, and inspired. I'm also finding ways to continue the magic our founder created while creating my own legacy and strategy After I became CEO, we made a big push to get people better pricing in exchange for their locking in and being a part of the community as members. We've also thought about race, age, body type — everything that can make people feel excluded from a fitness experience. We want people to look at our coaching wall and see themselves in a coach. We're also thinking about how we build products to help all people, whether they're super athletes or at the start of their fitness journeys. One of the ways we've done this is by introducing new class formats for those at different fitness levels, like our Starter50 and Advanced50. I love working out with my team One of the amazing things about working at a company like Solidcore is that we have a lot of flexibility; it's not uncommon for the folks who work at HQ to hop out and do a team sweat together. It might be at Solidcore — because, of course, we love Solidcore — but it might also be at another studio around our neighborhood. It breaks up the day and re-energizes us for what comes next. I love working out with our teams and often coach multiple times a week when I travel. A lot of business leaders take their teams out to dinner or happy hour, but coaching a class is another way for me to connect in a way that feels authentically Solidcore. Another way I connect with people is through my social media presence I'm very intentional in showing people that I'm more than just the title of CEO — I'm a father, I like to travel, I lip sync to Beyoncé, and I enjoy hosting dinner parties with my friends. I think that helps people relate to me and realize that you don't have to be stuffy or robotic to be a CEO. I also take time to get involved in organizations and philanthropic causes I care about I'm a strategic advisory council member for the Health & Fitness Association (previously known as IHRSA) because I believe that industries don't advance without people doing the work to help advance them. I also support The Ridley Scholarship Fund, which paid for my university experience and changed my trajectory by allowing me to be involved with extracurriculars and the student experience instead of thinking about work or having to pay off loans. I usually head home from the office around 5 p.m., and then jump into family time My husband and I make and eat dinner, catch up on the day, and play with our son. We really soak it all in before he goes to bed at 7 p.m. Once he goes to bed, my routine includes a combination of a few different things. Our mantra at Solidcore is to be the strongest version of yourself, and one of the ways I do that is by being a continuous learner. Sometimes it's reading — I've been reading " Strength to Strength." Other times, it's taking a Spanish lesson, which I've been doing with a tutor for the last three years. I also take time to catch up with friends through text, FaceTime, or Zoom. It's also a time to tap back into work and finish all the things I didn't get done before I left the office. I try to limit working in the evenings to no more than two hours so I can be ready to attack the next day. I end my day between 10 and 10:30 p.m. I wind down like a typical millennial — by scrolling through TikTok and catching up on funny trends as I decompress from the stress of running a growing business. It takes a village for me to stay energized and excited about my work. My husband, our family, my executive coach, and my assistant all support me. A lot of people look at successful people and think they do it all, but no one can do it all. The only way you can get to those levels of success is with an incredible community.
Business Insider
25-04-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
I'm the CEO of a fitness company. I start my day with a bag of steamed broccoli and end it with family — here's my routine.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bryan Myers, the president and CEO of fitness company Solidcore, who lives in Washington, DC. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I always knew I had a passion for business. It was very present, even in my childhood. I tried to start businesses like door-to-door fruit sales and a babysitting agency — I had that entrepreneurial bug. I followed that passion and went to college for business, but when I graduated, I still couldn't answer the question of what I wanted to be when I grew up. I decided to kick the can down the road and go into consulting, thinking it would be a great way to see a bunch of different functional areas within a business and help me decide. I had an amazing experience as a consultant at Boston Consulting Group for nearly five years. But working with the largest companies in the world showed me what I was missing — the opportunity to help build a company. In 2014, I decided to leave my cushy job and join the leadership team at Sweetgreen as director of financial planning. During my time there, the team and I grew the brand and refined what the company would become. I also discovered Solidcore. It was where I went when I was stressed at work and when I wanted to be reminded of home while traveling. A few years later, when a former consulting colleague introduced me to the founder of Solidcore, I left my role as vice president of new store development at Sweetgreen to join Solidcore as COO. Now, seven years later, I'm the president and CEO. Here's what a typical day in my life looks like. I usually wake up around 6 a.m The first thing I do is walk my dog for 20 to 30 minutes. It's a great way for both of us to get some movement in. While I walk, I catch up on two things — my Whoop stats and the business. I like to check out my Whoop stats to see how I slept, my resting heart rate, and my heart rate variability (HRV). It gives me a baseline for the day and helps me determine how my body is feeling and what I need to do to make sure I'm showing up at my best. Then, I look at Solidcore's real-time dashboards to see things like cash sales, studio visitation, and membership growth. It allows me to walk into the day knowing what our opportunities and challenges might be. When I'm back from my walk, we're thrust into family get-ready time I have a toddler, so my husband and I get him and ourselves ready. We're usually all out the door by about 7:15. My husband is an elementary school principal in northern Virginia, so he heads to school, and on the way, we split up drop-off duties with me usually taking our dog to and him taking our toddler to their respective daycares. I'm usually at the office between 7:45 and 8 a.m. to get the day started. Even with the busy mornings, I'm a big breakfast eater. I eat in our office's communal kitchen — it's also a nice way for me to greet our team members as they arrive. My typical breakfast is a frozen bag of broccoli — the entire bag steamed — with four hard-boiled eggs and an English muffin. I believe it's the most important meal of the day and opt for something that gives me energy. During the day, I do the typical things you'd expect a CEO to do — go to meetings and spend time with the team Right now, we're growing a lot, and it's exciting to see the impact we're having as we enter more communities and see new people walk through our doors. When I joined the company, we had 25 locations, and now we're almost at 140 in 26 states. When I first started at Solidcore as COO, a lot of my role was about 'doing.' I was negotiating deals with landlords or hiring. Now, my role is much more oriented toward vision. It's focused on questions like, "Where are we going to be in five years?" or "Who are the team members or functions we need to add to this company?" I also spend a lot of my time on the road, seeing our teams and helping them feel connected to the mission and the vision of our company, as well as making sure they feel seen, appreciated, and inspired. I'm also finding ways to continue the magic our founder created while creating my own legacy and strategy After I became CEO, we made a big push to get people better pricing in exchange for their locking in and being a part of the community as members. We've also thought about race, age, body type — everything that can make people feel excluded from a fitness experience. We want people to look at our coaching wall and see themselves in a coach. We're also thinking about how we build products to help all people, whether they're super athletes or at the start of their fitness journeys. One of the ways we've done this is by introducing new class formats for those at different fitness levels, like our Starter50 and Advanced50. I love working out with my team One of the amazing things about working at a company like Solidcore is that we have a lot of flexibility; it's not uncommon for the folks who work at HQ to hop out and do a team sweat together. It might be at Solidcore — because, of course, we love Solidcore — but it might also be at another studio around our neighborhood. It breaks up the day and re-energizes us for what comes next. I love working out with our teams and often coach multiple times a week when I travel. A lot of business leaders take their teams out to dinner or happy hour, but coaching a class is another way for me to connect in a way that feels authentically Solidcore. Another way I connect with people is through my social media presence I'm very intentional in showing people that I'm more than just the title of CEO — I'm a father, I like to travel, I lip sync to Beyoncé, and I enjoy hosting dinner parties with my friends. I think that helps people relate to me and realize that you don't have to be stuffy or robotic to be a CEO. I also take time to get involved in organizations and philanthropic causes I care about I'm a strategic advisory council member for the Health & Fitness Association (previously known as IHRSA) because I believe that industries don't advance without people doing the work to help advance them. I also support The Ridley Scholarship Fund, which paid for my university experience and changed my trajectory by allowing me to be involved with extracurriculars and the student experience instead of thinking about work or having to pay off loans. I usually head home from the office around 5 p.m., and then jump into family time My husband and I make and eat dinner, catch up on the day, and play with our son. We really soak it all in before he goes to bed at 7 p.m. Once he goes to bed, my routine includes a combination of a few different things. Our mantra at Solidcore is to be the strongest version of yourself, and one of the ways I do that is by being a continuous learner. Sometimes it's reading — I've been reading " Strength to Strength." Other times, it's taking a Spanish lesson, which I've been doing with a tutor for the last three years. I also take time to catch up with friends through text, FaceTime, or Zoom. It's also a time to tap back into work and finish all the things I didn't get done before I left the office. I try to limit working in the evenings to no more than two hours so I can be ready to attack the next day. I end my day between 10 and 10:30 p.m. I wind down like a typical millennial — by scrolling through TikTok and catching up on funny trends as I decompress from the stress of running a growing business. It takes a village for me to stay energized and excited about my work. My husband, our family, my executive coach, and my assistant all support me. A lot of people look at successful people and think they do it all, but no one can do it all. The only way you can get to those levels of success is with an incredible community.
