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When it comes to strength training, I am usually a free weight kind of gal. Then I learned to love the cable pulley machine. I was still looking to branch out a little more, so my trainer Hannah introduced me to the Smith machine. Essentially, the weight machine consists of a barbell that slides on a fixed rail, and can lock into place at the fixed points along the track. Twisting the barbell Read more
Here are five simple things to include in your workout, to make it both safe and effective: Warm-up: Among other things a warm-up leads to efficient calorie burning, injury prevention, and prepares the body for the workout. This is true for both cardio workouts and strength training session. Cardio: A cardio workout is great for the cardiovascular system and plays a very important role in Read more
Here's a short quiz to test your gym and fitness smarts. If you answer all these questions correctly, it doesn't necessarily mean you are fit, but it does mean you have the knowledge to get there. Good luck. Source Take the Quiz Read more
Here's a short quiz to test your gym and fitness smarts. If you answer all these questions correctly, it doesn't necessarily mean you are fit. But it does mean you have the knowledge to get there. If you want to warm-up before taking this, try the Fitness 101 quiz. Source Take the Quiz Read more
Here's a short quiz to test your gym and fitness smarts. If you answer all these questions correctly, it doesn't necessarily mean you are fit. But it does mean you have the knowledge to get there. Take it and test yourself. Then toss that jargon around like a medicine ball! Source Take the Quiz Read more
Even with the abundance of Spring blooms available, we just can't stop day dreaming about incorporating DIY terrariums into our offices and homes. Not only do they last longer than fresh flowers, but they can also incorporate sentimental tokens and can be adapted to fit a range of decorating styles and spaces. We decided to go straight to the source and get a terrarium making 101 from the owners Read more
Last week we learned that Ian Somerhalder has his eye on the part of Christian Grey in the big-screen adaption of Fifty Shades of Grey. This week, it looks like he's got some competition, fellow member of the TV undead, Alexander Skarsgard. Rumors about the casting piqued your interest, and we were curious to hear what you had to say on the Ian vs. Alexander debate of 2012. Other topics that got Read more
There's a bunch of jargon associated with running, which is ironic since it is one of the easiest forms of exercise to do — just lace up your shoes and go. One term to add to your list of fitness terms is "negative splits," which means running faster for the second half of your run or race than you did for the first half. This increase in speed puts you in the negative in terms of time, but Read more
We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. If you have to dig though drawers and rummage through an overstuffed makeup bag to get ready every morning, then it's time to bring order to your beauty stash. For more great tips check out: How to Clean Out Your Makeup Bag. These expert tips will help you de-clutter your loot and streamline your storage space. Read more
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