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Archive for April 26th, 2008

Walking for Fitness.

Posted by: ghalibhasnain on: April 26, 2008

It’s fun, it’s free — and it’s a total-body workout.

The Basics
Fitness walking is a great way to lose weight, feel better, and stay energized. Your odds of injury are small, and you don’t need expensive equipment or a well-equipped gym. You can do it outside in nice weather, or around the mall or an indoor [...]

How-To Exercises..

Posted by: ghalibhasnain on: April 26, 2008

Triceps Press Back
Sit on your stability ball as shown. Hold the dumbbells in front of you with your arms bent at 90-degree angles, elbows at your sides. Keeping your back straight, bend slightly from the hips. Straighten both arms and extend the weights behind you, turning palms up toward the ceiling once arms are fully [...]

How-To Exercises..

Posted by: ghalibhasnain on: April 26, 2008

Strong for Life: Lower-Body Workout
Working your legs will do more than make them look great peeking out from under a skirt. A strong lower body makes it easier to do everything from hiking to climbing stairs.

Ball Squat
Lean against the wall with your ball in the small of your back, as shown. Hold a weight in [...]

25 of Our Favorite Real-Life Bedrooms

Posted by: ghalibhasnain on: April 26, 2008

Cool and Classic

Cool blue and lavender are natural color choices for a restful bedroom, but by themselves pastels can turn downright chilly. Plenty of brown and white accents keep this room snugly warm.
Why I Love It: Traditional furniture is classic and familiar but it can be stodgy without a nod toward modern style. This bedding [...]