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Starter Arms: Exercise Video

FitSugar — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0800

Here is the third installment of the Test Case series: Starter Arms. This video is all about toning the upper arms to get you ready for springtime tank tops.

You will need a set of 5 to 8 pound dumbbells. If you don't have weights experiment with soup cans or full water bottles. Try to do this every other day for 2 weeks and see if your arm tone changes. Consider it an experiment or a challenge.

Some of the exercises are done with just one weight, but experiment and see if you can handle using both. Feel free to repeat the series once or twice.

Why not print this chart out to take these moves to the gym.

How's Your Short, Sweet and Complete Abs Test Case Going?

FitSugar — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0800

Hey all -

How's it going with the 4 minute ab workout? I've been questioning folks here to see what they think and they have noticed a couple of things.

First - The exercises have gotten a little bit easier.

Second - They do feel like their belly's are getting more toned.

Third - A couple of test case volunteers really hate the hip ups, but I love them so so all I can say is learn to love them too.

Please write in and tell me what you think and how your body feels.

Stay tuned for a video workout for toning your love handles just in time for Valentine's Day.

Here's the video if you haven't tried it already.

Short, Sweet and Complete Abdominal Workout Video

FitSugar — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:35:00 -0800

How about those abs? If you are bored with your ab routine, or if you neglect your middle, here's a workout for you to try.

This video is made for you to play while you do the exercise. Think of it as a quick little workout with a voice leading you along and a counter in the lower lefthand corner counting down your reps.

So don't just watch. Watch and do. Then be sure to work your abs at three days a week. Your belly will thank you for all the attention.

For a few tips, just read more

You want to make sure you are working your deep abs the entire time. So focus on pulling your navel to your spine.
To keep tension out of your neck when doing crunches, think of holding an orange between your chin and your chest. Don't juice the orange, but don't drop it either.
When performing toe taps and heel taps, keep the torso and pelvis totally still. Use your abs to do this.
Have fun with the Hip Ups, but remember to control the motion and really scoop out your low belly.
When twisting to work your obliques, isolate the movement to just the rib cage. Don't move your low back.

Test Case #2: Tone Your Love Handles - How's It Going

FitSugar — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0800

So it has been a week since the Love Handle workout. It is a "test case" and I want to know if you feel or see any results. Really, I do...do you have any questions or feedback? I really want to know.

This 4 minute workout is something that you can do every day, it is not like lifting weights where you are supposed to take a day off.

If you haven't started - you should try it. There is even a printable version for you to take to the gym with you (since not everybody works out in the living room with her or his laptop).

There is also a great Pilates based 4 minute abdominals routine for you to try too.

Coming soon - ARMS!!!! Tank top season is rapidly approaching.

The Scoop: First H1N1 Cat Case Confirmed by AVMA

PetSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:41 -0800

Following last week's case in Oregon where vets confirmed the first H1N1 transmission between a human and a pet ferret, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has confirmed that a 13-year-old, indoor-only cat in Iowa in fact has swine flu.

While it's uncommon for flu viruses (like the H3N8 for dogs) to jump between species, doctors at Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center at Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine performed two sets of tests to find the feline was in fact infected. According to her owners, they had been sick with flu-like symptoms before noticing the cat was ill and, until recently, there was no reason to think cats could catch the 2009 swine flu. Kitty symptoms are primarily respiratory, which includes sneezing and teary eyes, as well as any unusual food refusal.

Get the CDC's tips for interacting with all pets (and people) when you read more.

As with humans, the CDC recommends:

Wash your hands frequently.
Cough or sneeze into elbows.
Discard any tissues out of reach of cats.
As hard as this is, be a little less affectionate with your animal (distance-wise) while you're ill.

Source: Flickr User theogeo

Link Time!

PopSugarUK — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0800

Jude Law's exes still love him - theFABlife
Robbie Williams is in Wonderland in his new video - Robbie's Twitter
Mitch Winehouse on Alex Reid: "body from Baywatch, face from Crimewatch" - LIV
Dannii was once forced to take an HIV test by a newspaper - Handbag
Jagger's daughter does Versace campaign! - Elle UK
Eva Mendes glitters at her premiere - InStyle UK
Lindsay's lawyers are preparing a case against her father - Cosmopolitan UK
Brad joins Beckham in the beard brigade - Hecklerspray
Sharon Osbourne's being rude about Susan Boyle - Holy Moly
Are celeb dads the new pushy mums? - Grazia
Win tickets to see Rihanna on November 16 - PopJustice

IOC to Come Up With Better Guidelines For Ambiguous Sex

TresSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0700

The treatment of 18-year-old champion runner Caster Semenya by the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) left me scratching my head. How could officials publicly call into question Caster's sex, knowing the profoundly personal nature of the matter? Their actions were so degrading that Caster was rumored to be in hiding after the tests reportedly revealed that she was intersex. Well here's one way to understand how officials could take such an irresponsible approach: international bodies that govern competitive sports lack appropriate guidelines for dealing with ambiguous sex cases.

Hoping to address this problem, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will gather medical experts at an international conference charged with creating guidelines for such cases. It might be a difficult task, but at least they can look at Caster's case as an example of what not to do.

This meeting will be held during the World Conference on Hormonal and Genetic Basis of Sexual Differentiation Disorders, and IOC officials say that there should be a focus on the privacy of competitors whose sex has been called into question. Let's hope so.

Kick-Start Your Work Week by Setting New Goals

SavvySugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:46 -0700

Don't let a case of the Mondays get you down - think of Monday morning as a chance for a fresh start with a clean slate to set new goals. Viewing the new week like you might view the New Year is a great way to make the most of your work week. Even better than a New Year's resolution, a new week resolution - with a very real time restriction - will help you to keep the goals realistic.

The point here is to tackle short-term projects. Use the week to set a goal from anything like befriending a co-worker, by asking her to lunch, to promising to find and focus your strengths to make the most of your time at the office. For instance, promise to find out a little more about your personality type to zero in on your skill-set and work more efficiently - just vow to find the time during the week to take a personality test online. The insight you gain from taking a quiz like this may help you to work more efficiently or find tasks you might be more interested in volunteering for at the office.

In any case, the goal you set each Monday will help you to begin the week with a sense of purpose. Rather than looking at the work week as a time when you must accomplish a, b, and c, for your boss, team, or company - small personal goals that are tied to what you do at the office, will help you to feel more connected to your nine to five routine, give you a sense of self, and combat monotony throughout the week.

For the Childless, Womb Transplants Are on the Horizon

babysugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:30:28 -0700

Some women have known all their lives that they were meant to be mothers. When nature does not allow for a man and woman to procreate on their own, people can take alternative routes to building their families: adoption, surrogacy, and in vitro fertilization. But for some ladies, it's not enough to take in an orphaned child or even have another woman carry her own flesh and blood. In that case, a womb transplant could be a dream come true and is very likely to become a reality sooner than later.

Scientists in London successfully performed a womb transplant in rabbits, giving hope to the future of human womb transplants. While there are medical issues to be conquered and experiments yet to be performed, the researchers believe the technique will be tested on women within two years. The topic of human reproduction always proves to be a volatile one. Some will argue the world is already overpopulated and there are plenty of children starving for homes. But for those women who crave the desire to be pregnant, the medical procedure could be the answer to their prayers.

What are your thoughts on the scientific advancement?

Cool Capture: A Black and White Long Exposure Experiment

GeekSugar — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:02:20 -0700

There are so many awesome photos to choose from in our Cool Capture group, that it's getting hard to decide which one to feature here! If you're anything like me (and I have a feeling you are), then you always have a camera handy just in case an opportune moment arises to capture something beautiful, just like GeekSugar community member icecreamsprinkle who shot this image. I adore light trails, and sometimes it's experimentation that gets you the best results. She says:

Using my Canon PowerShot SD870 IS, I took this picture while experimenting with the long exposure setting on the highway at night and it was raining.

I love how you see something new in this picture every time you look at it. (Do you see a face? I do!) If you want to test out long exposure yourself, check out my tips on shooting light trails, and get to snapping!

Do you have a photo or photo collection you absolutely love? Join our Cool Capture group and share your image, the model of camera used to take the photo, and a little about the image or the moment you captured, and it could be featured on GeekSugar. Here's a detailed guide to posting questions or posts to groups if you are new to the PopSugar Community.