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Home Work: Stand on the Wall

FitSugar — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:00:00 PDT

I find it exhilarating to get a new perspective on the world, especially on days when I am feeling a little low energy. Going upside down is great fun and it builds your shoulder, upper back, and arm strength. Inversions can be a little tricky, but this handstand variation takes advantage of the stability provided by a wall.

For more detailed instructions and how not to do this handstand,

Home Work: Wall Handstand

FitSugar — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:00:00 PDT

Inspired by the Two-Minute Headstand video, Sugar user ditorres was curious about doing a handstand. While standing on your hands in the middle of the room takes an incredible amount of balance, you shouldn't skip handstands altogether – using a wall can help. Handstands not only build upper-body strength, they work your core as well. After sitting at a desk all day, putting the world upside down can be rather uplifting.

Music: "Lahore Connection" by Prem Joshua

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Home Work: Toe Breaker Triceps Stretch

FitSugar — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:30:00 PDT

If you are a runner, I'm sure your feet could use a little TLC. I like to stretch my feet with this stretch intimidatingly called the Toe Breaker because it can feel really intense on your toes. Pain and discomfort aside, this is an awesome stretch for the muscles in the soles of your feet. I like to add the triceps stretch along with it, but feel free to just focus on your feet. Just rest your palms on your knees and focus on stretching your soles.

To see how to do this stretch

Home Work: Step Up and Kick

FitSugar — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:30:00 PST

Since it's chilly outside, instead of turning up the heat or making a cup of hot chocolate, give these a try. All you need is a chair and plenty of room so you can stand comfortably on the seat. Be sure to use a chair that has no wheels, and place it on a carpet or a mat to prevent it from slipping.

Stand next to a chair. Place your right foot in the center of the chair seat.
Then step up and raise your left knee up in front of your chest. Hold like this for a count of three, trying to keep your spine and right leg straight. Keep breathing and engage your abs to support your back. Then slowly step down. Repeat this for a total of 20 times.

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After lifting and holding your knee up, now stand up with your leg straight out. Hold like this for a count of three and then step back down. Repeat for a total of 20 times.
After that move, it's time to do some Broadway kicks. Instead of just holding your left leg up there, power kick it up as high as you can and then step back down. Kick 20 times. Now repeat the knee up holds, leg up holds, and Broadway kicks with the right leg.

Link Time: Make Chocolate Ganache Truffles

Susannah Chen — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:08:55 PST

Learn how to make basic chocolate ganache truffles at home - Vegetarian Times
Top 100 dishes from around the world - Foodspotting
Do aphrodisiac foods really work? - The Kitchn
Brace: Mission Chinese Food is coming to Manhattan - Grub Street NY
Why gluten-free pasta's worth trying, regardless of your diet - Food Republic
Must make: Korean-Chinese spicy noodle soup - The Daily Meal
5 free iPhone apps to help you impress your date - GeekSugar

10 Ways to Fall Back in Love With Your Job

Emily Co — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:51:24 PST

Valentine's isn't just a holiday for couples; it's a time to celebrate your appreciation for the things you love. This encompasses a lot of things from beloved pets to jobs that bring home the bacon.

The 9 to 5 grind can wear you down, and some of you may start to feel that all you're doing at work is counting down the hours till you can clock out. Don't let work get you down, and read on for ways you can fall back in love with your job again.

Tori Spelling Asks How Moms Squeeze in the Exercise

Tori Spelling — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:36:55 PST

We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week, we're bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, which is Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares her thoughts on motherhood and exercise.

Last weekend, Liam had some observations about my footwear:

"Mama, what the heck are you wearing on your feet? Those are tennis shoes. I've never seen you wear those. You only wear regular shoes."

He's correct. The harsh realization that my 4-year-old is inadvertently pointing out that I haven't worked out in years. Oh well, ya gotta start someplace.

How do you busy mamas squeeze workouts into your crazy schedules?

More great articles from Tori Spelling:
Valentine's Day Creative Kids Crafts
Eco-Chic: My New Vintage Wood Floors
Home Sweet Hollywood Recap: The Season Finale
Palm Springs PicTORIal Part 1

It's Easy to Make Your Own Carolina Herrera-Inspired Headband

Jaime Richards — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:10:00 PST

Carolina Herrera is known for her classic yet dramatic pieces, so it just makes sense that her Fall 2012 hairstyles would reflect that aesthetic. Working with Orlando Pita (at Orlo Salon for Moroccanoil), Herrera's models walked the runway with coiffures he described as "really graphic, but not too romantic."

And while it's probably not practical to wear the big-time bouffants seen in the show, there's an easy way to get the gist of the style at home. Learn how to pump up the volume and to make your own Herrera-style headbands now.

Source: Getty

Savvy Links: 9 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Home Energy Bill

Emily Co — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:04:00 PST

9 easy ways to reduce your home energy bill - Tecca
What it's like being the new girl at work in 1941 - The Jane Dough
The surprising facts about Valentine's Day - LearnVest
Ways to save on your taxes - Real Simple
Reap the rewards of good credit - Dailyworth
31 hidden networks that can help you land jobs - Wise Bread
Find loyalty clubs that pay - AllYou
Are you crossing the line between schmoozing and flirting at work? - HuffPost Women
Little-known social security benefits - Bankrate

Tom and Katie Treat Suri and Connor to a Sunday Night Dinner

Allie Merriam — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:45:14 PST

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes took their children Suri and Connor out to dinner in LA last night. They skipped out on all the happenings at the Grammys, instead choosing to focus on family over a meal at Bouchon Bakery. Tom's home in LA again after finishing up work on One Shot. He's now gearing up to shoot We Mortals Are with director Doug Liman. Another of Tom's projects, Oblivion, is moving forward with production as well, having added Morgan Freeman to the cast. This will be a big month for the Cruise-Holmes clan. Katie and Tom, one of Hollywood's cutest couples, are looking forward to their latest Valentine's Day together tomorrow. He's also gearing up for a return to the Oscars, where he'll be a presenter, on Feb. 26.