James Spader Not Returning to The Office: Will You Miss Him?

Shannon Vestal — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:20:46 PST

Say goodbye to Robert California: James Spader won't come back to The Office next season to continue his stint as the CEO of Sabre. Spader's contract only required him to stay for one season with the option of more episodes, and the actor has apparently decided not to come back after this season wraps.

I've enjoyed Spader's eccentric exec character (the California-centric "Pool Party" is one of my favorite episodes of the season), but given that he doesn't appear in every episode, I don't think his absence will be that notable. And considering that The Office hit a ratings low last week, it's pretty apparent that Robert California wouldn't have been able to bring back The Office's glory days anyway. But I want to hear from you guys: are you going to miss Spader on the show or not?

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Pilates Experts Tell All: How to Get Long and Lean Muscles

Leta Shy — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:42:11 PDT

Many people tout Pilates as one of the best ways to get that long and lean look. Even super toned Serena Williams said she was able to change her body by incorporating Pilates into her routine: "I saw results within a week," she's said. Impressive, right? We asked the experts why the practice is so great for sculpting your body. Read on for their tips on how to get long and lean muscles - no matter your workout - with these Pilates principles!

Practice good posture. So many reasons to stand up straight, and being taller (and creating a long and lean look) is one of them. Training your core helps keep you from slouching, and Pilates is one of the best ways to do it. "Pilates forces you to be aligned and pull up [to] re-create a 'perfect-posture' look," says Nicole Stuart, Pilates instructor to celebs like Kate Hudson. Even if you aren't a Pilates student, make sure you keep this in mind by adding powerful core exercises into your normal routine and doing posture-correcting exercise (try these three exercises for a better posture) to train your muscles to keep you standing tall.
Lengthen while you strengthen. Strength training moves that work muscles while they are in eccentric (fully extended) position are an effective way to build muscles from the inside, Nicole says. That can help combat the bulkiness that some people say they experience when they weight train. "In Pilates you stretch the muscle to its full extension, then contract it. The difference with [using] weights is that you are using your muscles against the resistance of that weight you are holding. So while you're lifting the weight you build and expand your muscle. You are adding a layer of muscle and reshaping." Add a few Pilates moves to your strength training routine with these five moves that target all areas of your body.

Find out more muscle-sculpting tips after the break.

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James Spader Not Returning to The Office: Will You Miss Him?

Pilates Experts Tell All: How to Get Long and Lean Muscles