“I use these other sports as forms of working out,” Lenny says. “It keeps training creative and exciting. It doesn’t get stale. As soon as it gets stale, you lose that motivation.”

While to a certain extent all of what Lenny does—and he currently competes in eight sports—involves riding waves, making the sports similar enough they can feed off one another and allowing him to take something he’s learned from one sport and move it into another. But the differences allow him to cross-train and use different muscles through all the sports.

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Take wind surfing. Lenny says that sport builds his strength and core muscles for stand-up paddle boarding because the constant force in the sail forces him to pull and hold onto the rig while jumping.

With so much going on, Lenny says the hardest part is saying no. He could compete every weekend of the year multiple times over. “I choose the ones I like to do and choose the biggest races and biggest events,” he says. For now, his competitive focus is on stand-up racing and big-wave surfing’s world tour. “I try not to oversaturate to perform the best in the events that I do.”

While the on-water training takes focus, he says the training for stand-up racing requires a more stringent plan, using endurance paddling and sprint intervals along with more mellow days of paddling technique training to keep him sharp. But that doesn't mean Lenny isn’t flexible when he gets a call that he needs to be in Mexico in 72 hours for a big-wave competition. “To go from paddling in controlled flat water to death-defying waves that are unpredictable, that takes a lot of feeling and concentration,” he says. “It is just a different approach and you have to stay very adaptable.”

Lenny does hit the gym for an hour three times a week for high intensity work or recovery, but he feels like training using the sport is the best way to build strength specific for that discipline. His routine, though, depends on how he wakes up. And where his heart rate stands.

Every day he wakes up and checks his heart rate, using the number to determine how hard he’ll push himself that day. When Lenny takes to the water, he doesn’t stop monitoring his heart rate. Or applying it to his training. “If I feel I am pushing hard and my heart rate says otherwise, I push harder,” he says. “Your heart isn't going to lie. If I’m working too hard, I switch up equipment or technique. It is super important to know how you are feeling. I’ve gotten so used to knowing what my heart rate feels like that I don't even need to look at a heart-rate monitor…

The agency released its long-awaited final ruling on the issue, and said in a statement that companies can no longer market their antibacterial hand and body washes if they contained these ingredients. That’s because “manufacturers did not demonstrate that the ingredients are both safe for long-term daily use and more effective than plain soap and water in preventing illness and the spread of certain infections.”

The FDA says the rule is intended for products that require use with water, and does not include hand sanitizers or wipes. Some companies had preemptively begun removing the ingredients from their soaps due to public pressure and safety concerns.

In 2013, the FDA asked soap manufacturers to provide evidence on the safety and effectiveness of ingredients like triclosan and triclocarban after data suggested that they could increase risks for hormonal problems and bacterial resistance. If companies wanted to continue using these ingredients they had to prove that they worked better at reducing infections than products that didn’t contain them. The FDA says companies did not provide adequate safety and effectiveness data for 19 different ingredients.

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“Consumers may think antibacterial washes are more effective at preventing the spread of germs, but we have no scientific evidence that they are any better than plain soap and water,” Dr. Janet Woodcock, director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) said in a statement. “In fact, some data suggests that antibacterial ingredients may do more harm than good over the long-term.”

You can read more about the FDA’s decision here.

This article originally appeared on Time.com.

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Can’t remember the last time you tried to tone your core? Though it might sound intimidating, a Pilates workout could be one way to start developing a stronger center. “One of the best things about Pilates is it is truly for anyone of any level,” says Andrea Speir, Daily Burn Pilates instructor. “Classical Pilates consists of over 600 exercises, all of which have modifications and variations.”

Pilates might imply a pricey studio or fancy equipment to some, but in reality, all you need is a mat. These seven easy Pilates moves require no gear, and are simple enough to try almost anywhere. You’ll find yourself strengthening more than just your core, too. “Pilates is a full-body form of exercise, so everything is getting targeted,” Speir says.

Even if you’ve been skipping out on ab workouts for a while, you can probably still pull off these moves with a few modifications. “In my opinion, it is one of the best things for newbies or people who feel they are out of shape because it will help build a solid base of strength… Everything is based on what your level is and yours alone,” says Speir. Try these seven simple moves to get started today.

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7 Core Exercises for a Beginners’ Pilates Workout

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1. The 100
At the core of every Pilates practice is ‘The 100,’ which is designed to get your blood pumping and warm you up, Speir says. Struggling to make it to the end of this move? “Make this a “50” instead,” Speir advises. “That means inhale for five counts and exhale for five counts. Do that five times. Focus on how much your abdominals are engaging and breathe.”

How to: Draw both legs into your chest, hold on to your legs, curl your head and chest up to a tight ball (a). Send your legs out to a tabletop position with your knee directly above your hip and shins parallel to floor. Hold on behind your thighs and actively curl up, deepening and hollowing out your abs (b). Hover your arms right above your abdominal wall and start to pump your arms 6 to 8 inches up and down, taking deep breaths, inhaling for 5 counts, exhaling for 5 counts (c). Repeat 10 times, without taking a break. Rest your head flat on the floor, rather than curling it up, if the move feels too difficult.

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2. Rolling Like a Ball
Don’t take yourself too seriously. This playful move is actually a simple way to simultaneously massage your back muscles while also working your abs, Speir says. “This exercise is great for beginners because the rounded shape of your spine helps teach you how to properly and effectively engage the core muscles, while challenging them to work hard,” Speir says…