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Even though we're in the middle of Fall and I've yet to see any real signs of snow, experts say now is the time to get your butt in gear for Winter sports. Days on the slopes can be long and require a good amount of endurance, especially if you're the type who likes to visit the mountains for an extended weekend or even longer. Veteran Winter Olympic athletes like ski racer Daron Rahlves and Read more
I know step aerobics is a staple in almost every gym's schedule of classes. I also know it is a little dated and dorky, but I love it. Plus, step aerobics is a great way to get your self fit for your favorite mountain sport, be it skiing or boarding. Step aerobics is great agility training. Not tripping on or falling off the step takes some concentration and coordination. This motion will Read more
Before you head to the mountains it is a good, well really great idea to do a little conditioning before you hit the slopes. Being aerobically fit decreases your chance for body soreness due to muscle fatigue and injury. But you have got to add a little anaerobic work into the mix, since skiing and boarding both require short, quick bursts of energy. So you need to add sprints to your regular Read more
It seems like boating season unofficially begins on Memorial Day weekend with everyone headed to their lake houses, weekend river residences, or the beach. In different parts of the nation, boating accidents, injuries, and unfortunately fatalities are on the rise. Now that I've captured your attention, let's review a few tips on boating safety. Boater's fatigue is real, and it can wear you Read more
Swimming season is upon us, and while it's a fun (even athletic) activity, the tangled, frizzed-out hair that can result is decidedly not. Chemicals in pool water can wreak havoc on your strands, while salt water from the ocean has drying effects. There are a few things you can do, though, to keep your summertime style from looking gnarly, dude. To find out more, just keep reading. Read more
Don't be shy . . . It's time to talk sex toys! And Hysteria director Tanya Wexler is writing us a prescription for pleasure. Tanya's film — what she calls "the vibrator movie you can bring your mom to" — is in limited release and stars Hugh Dancy, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Rupert Everett. When working on a romantic comedy that centers around the invention of the vibrator, you end up with some 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
Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger arrived hand in hand for the Haiti: Carnival in Cannes event on Friday. Diane wore a stunning navy chiffon gown by Jason Wu, while Joshua looked dapper in a black suit and bow tie. The event, which was presented by Giorgio Armani, supports Sean Penn’s J/P Haitian Relief Organization and Paul Haggis's Artists For Peace and Justice, as well as Petra Nemcova's Happy Read more
Hysteria, out today in limited release, takes a peek under the big hoop skirts of Victorian-era women and their now defunct "medical condition" of hysteria — cured only by a doctor-administered "paroxysm," otherwise known as an orgasm. The business of pleasuring the ladyfolk has a long and interesting history, so let's look at how we got from "the Manipulator" to "the Rabbit." Read more
The benefits and risks of coffee are often debated, but a new study has found that coffee drinkers may be better off sticking to that cup of joe: in fact, having two cups of coffee a day may just help you live longer — even if it's decaf. The latest coffee study followed 400,000 healthy older men and women and is the largest study to ever look at the benefits and risks of coffee. Of the study Read more
