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When starting a new form of exercise it is always great to have a plan. It is more than beneficial to have a little guidance to give your workouts structure. Swimming, like running, takes some time to build up the endurance needed for lengthy workouts. With running, the first benchmark is a 5k, and with swimming it is a mile - which is 1650 yards, not 1760 yards. I found this wonderful program Read more
Collars are so hot right now. Get in on the trend and up the fashion ante at the same time by tying on a Kaboom Collar ($16.50) next time you want to accessorize. This geek chic collar is handmade with love and will add a touch of nerdy comic book flair to a plain outfit, thanks to the technicolor images of Superman, his best buds, and fiercest foes. Adorable and affordable? Now that's my kind Read more
In the March issue of Architectural Digest, Hollywood producer Brian Grazer takes the magazine inside his tastefully appointed office for a tour. Grazer, who has been nominated for 43 Oscars and is the driving organizing force behind this year's Oscars, is known for his smart decision-making skills and obviously put that skill set to work when he hired famed decorator Michael S. Smith to decorate Read more
The mother of all cooking holidays is fast approaching, but you don't have to let it stress you out. Thanks to technology, you can keep your kitchen in order and clutter-free. Take it from the Food Network's Iron Chef America star, Alex Guarnaschelli — she's partnered up with Microsoft to mix food and tech to help you move gracefully from Thanksgiving to Christmas and beyond, without burning Read more
How can a hot slice of ooey-gooey cheese pizza taste so good but make you feel so bad? If you're lactose intolerant, even one bite could have you racing to the bathroom. Here are some tips to help you deal with your dairy-filled world. If your body can't tolerate any dairy products whatsoever, keep Lactaid pills with you at all times. Lactose intolerance is caused by a lactase deficiency, the Read more
If trying a triathlon is one of your fitness goal for 2011 don't be intimidated by the swim. I know many experienced runners and cyclist who harbor deep fears of the swimming. While getting your heart rate up in the water is completely different than sweating it out on land, running/biking and swimming complement each other nicely. Running and biking work the legs, swimming works the upper body, Read more
3D movies are all the rage these days, especially ones for tiny moviegoers. So if you find your family spending more and more time donning those theater-issued 3D glasses, why not make like Gavin and Kingston Rossdale at the Gnomeo and Juliet premiere last month and invest in your own pair? Look3D has a collection for the cool kids, Read more
Many of us are starting to move our workouts indoors. Temperatures are cooling off and daylight is becoming increasingly limited; the days are going to get even shorter. One way to move your cardio inside is swimming and here is a fun workout to try. Sprinting intervals are not just for running; they're great for the pool too. I suggest adding some sprints into your swimming workouts to keep Read more
