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If finding the time to head to the gym is stressing you out then this roundup of studies from WebMD will please you. See, the thing is, it's not always quantity that matters, but the qualitity. And in the case of exercise the old adage is true, "something is better than nothing." Here are highlights: A study published by the American Journal of Sports Medicine in 2006 showed that short walks Read more
This summer, take advantage of all the great ways you can burn a few more calories. Here are ten simple ways that you can burn a few more calories in just 30 minutes this summer: Activity Calories Burned Fishing 118 Frisbee 89 Horseback Riding 118 Mountain Biking 251 Rock Climbing 236 Snorkeling 148 Softball 148 Surfing 89 Water Skiing 177 Whitewater Rafting 148 Based on a Read more
There's so much we need to catch up on. So meet me Standing 1/2 Bound Lotus? We can talk about how to send in your photos. I loved all your comments about Carob too - I agree, it's NOTHING like chocolate. Or we can talk about migraines, snoring, manorexia, or anything else you'd like. So let's chat. Just so you know, we meet every Monday at 12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM EST. I'll see you in the Read more
Jesse Eisenberg is back at the hands of his Zombieland director, Ruben Fleischer, in 30 Minutes or Less, and this time he's got a few other funny guys by his side. Jesse stars as a 20-something slacker who works as a pizza guy and is held up during a routine delivery by a pair of amateur mob guys, Danny McBride and Nick Swardson. The gangsters strap a bomb to Jesse's chest and give him nine hours Read more
Work your entire body pyramid-style with celeb trainer Jackie Warner in just 10 minutes. Each time-saving exercise combines two moves, making the workout efficient and effective. To build strength and torch calories, you'll work your muscles to exhaustion. Grab some dumbbells and get ready to work out with Jackie. Looking for more? Tone your upper body in 10 with this workout for sexy sculpted Read more
We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: It's not every day you get a lesson in blowouts from Alli Webb, founder of the Drybar blowout bars. Rule number one: If you've gotten your blowouts down to 10 minutes, you're doing something wrong. (Sorry!) Webb gave me the rundown on the other most common styling mistakes — and how to get the ultimate results. Get her advice when Read more
If you watch The Biggest Loser, then you already know that trainer Bob Harper gets results. We caught up with Bob, who explained how anyone can apply the same techniques he uses on The Biggest Loser to everyday life. Learn what Bob's perfect 30-minute workout looks like and his secret to losing weight when you only have 15 minutes to spare. Read more
I was lucky enough to take a class taught by Manhattan-based yoga teacher Kristin McGee right here in San Francisco! Although one busy lady, Kristin traveled across the country to teach Vinyasa Vibes (a new offering at The Sports Club/LA), a flow-based, powerful yoga sequence enhanced by music. The most musical part of the practice? During Savasana, the class culminated in a live sax solo by Read more
A healthy lifestyle means taking care of your teeth — after all, excess plaque has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, and too much icky bacteria in your mouth can lead to gum disease and cavities. But if you're an après-lunch brusher, take note: you should wait at least 30 minutes to brush your teeth after a meal, according to a report in The New York Times. The directive is Read more
Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why. Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will. RELATED: 14 Read more
