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All you runners and bikers out there, I feel your pain. Our quads can become so tight and sore that we crave a good stretch for the front of our thighs. Kneeling Shin Stretch feels good, but if that's too easy for you, take it to the floor. This makes the stretch intense, but also relaxing. To hear how to do this stretch read more Read more
Backbends can be really challenging for some people, so getting a little help from a partner can make a world of difference. This partner yoga pose called Cobra Hero will open one person's spine, chest, and shoudlers, and the other person will get a nice quad and shin stretch. If you want to know how to do this pose with a partner then read more Read more
The days around the 4th of July are usually all about fireworks and BBQs. Some of you are lucky enough to get some time off, so in between hanging out with your friends and family, try to get a few calm moments to yourself. This yoga pose always instills a sense of relaxation throughout my body and is a great stretch for your quads. Sanskrit Name: Virasana or Supta Virasana English Read more
Winking, blowing a kiss, or wearing a boa — anything goes in photo booths, which is what makes them so addictive. While it's nice to have shiny, posed, professional photos from your wedding, more and more couples are also including photo booths at receptions to capture silly moments with friends and family. Before you start planning your wedding's photo booth, take a look at our 10 tips for a Read more
I don't think I've ever met a runner who doesn't suffer from tight hips, hamstrings, or a lower back. The receptive movements and strengthening aspect of running can cause tight muscles that need extra attention. Of course you should never skip the stretching session after a run, but here are three lower-body stretches you should do every day — even on the days you don't run. Open Lizard What Read more
Looking for a great stretch for your quads? Kneeling Shin Stretch pose is great, but if that's too easy for you, give Sleeping Hero a try. Sanskrit Name: Supta Virasana English Translation: Sleeping Hero Pose Also Called: Reclining Hero This pose can feel really intense on your knees, so if you feel any pain at any point in this pose, come to sit back up. You don't want to risk Read more
Last night's 2012 Empire Awards in London brought out a range of good-looking, foreign men. Michael Fassbender picked up the best hero statue and posed for photos solo afterward. It was a guys-only night for the actor — Michael was without girlfriend Nicole Beharie, who was his costar in Shame. Michael's X-Men costar James McAvoy was also without the leading lady in his life, wife Anne-Marie Read more
Keira Knightley and James McAvoy teamed up in London last night at the Jameson Empire Awards. The actors were on hand for the annual celebration of British filmmaking, where a Rodarte-clad Keira was honored with the Hero award. Keira may be best known for her movie roles, but she has been focusing on her part in The Children's Hour and her role as the face of Coco Mademoiselle perfumes lately. Read more
Jane Eyre stars Michael Fassbender and Mia Wasikowska posed for photographer Jean-Baptiste Mondino in the April issue of W, which will be on newsstands March 22. The duo were also together last week in NYC for the East Coast premiere of their movie, which features Mia tackling the iconic title role. Michael, who recently shared with us about his newfound sex symbol status, has the task of Read more
It used to be that if you went around town hanging up photos of your ex to warn people a registered sex offender had moved into the neighborhood, you'd get a bad reputation: "the crazy, spurned lover." Now I bet if someone hacked into the National Sex Offender Registry and actually registered an ex, they'd be applauded . . . and arrested, but still applauded as a hero to the brokenhearted. Online Read more
