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Sculpt The Backs of Your Arms 2007-05-17 08:31:18 These are among the easiest areas to make over, since fat melts away here much more readily than it does from your abs and thighs. Jim Ryno likes overhead tricep extensions: Sit on a chair or 90 degree angle bench, head up, back straight, feet firmly on the floor. Hold one dumbbell (vertical to floor) with both hands overhead. Keeping your upper arms in place, slowly lower dumbbell straight down behind head, as low as you can naturally go. Keeping elbows at one fixed point. Raise the dumbbell upward over your head until arms are extended, rotating your hands up and over until the top plates are resting in palms of hands, thumbs around handle. Lower the dumbbell behind your head in a slow, controlled manner.Try to keep your elbows at the same fixed point throughout the lifting and lowering motion and keep upper arms (from shoulders to elbows) close to sides at all times.
Do this exercise two or three times a week, and see changes in as few as two weeks. To smooth away back-of-arm Read more:Backs
The Big Bang: Read and Learn 2007-05-31 15:41:59 You’re a human so chances are you read books, unless you’re a blogger, in which case you only have time to try and get people to read your own personal work. There’s also a good chance you’re having sex, again, unless you're a blogger, in which case I would spend the energy you’re not using thrusting and moaning to get yourself off the computer once in a while.
But if you do enjoy reading books and you like to have good sex, have you ever considered reading books about sex? It’s crazy, I know. Even with all the new gadgets (see JimmyJane) chances are you still need help... not to mention all the sex tips from Cosmopolitan and Details magazine are always the same. We don't really need another "What He/She Really Wants in the Bedroom" article do we?
So that’s where a good book comes in: The Big Bang - A Guide to the New Sexual Universe by the writers at Nerve.com. This book is candid, and when I say candid I mean pictures and diagrams. This little baby has everything
Preserve, Whiten and Recycle 2007-05-31 12:46:43 The world is made up of all kinds. Ab crunchers. Foot fanatics. Boob guys.
And then there are the teeth people.
An ever-growing group most easily identified by their crisp, white smiles, they are the faithful flossers, the masses with stashes (toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash) hidden in their desk drawers and glove compartments.
For them, there is now only one choice: Preserve
. After all, it's the toothbrush that is constructed with environmentally friendly materials to let you replace without the waste. You are not only keeping your teeth healthy but the world while you're at it!
When you’re done with your brush, you just use the mailer provided and they’ll turn it into plastic lumber or recycled store displays. Did I mention the toothbrush is already made from recycled plastic. They teamed up with Stonyfield Farms (of which, I'm a loyal fan), and for the past five years Stonyfield yogurt cups have accounted for 25-60% of the Preserve toothbrushes (and razors).
Yogurt is Read more:Recycle
Metronaps: Energy Pods That Let You Snooze On The Job 2007-05-29 13:36:47 MetroNaps is a new take on an old idea – providing purpose-built comfortable facilities for a daytime powernap. Yes, for you over anxious, stressed-out, hard workers you can now buy yourself some time in the land of Nod.
The concept of daytime naps was once a ritualistic part of all our lives as children and in many latin and equatorial countries, the siesta is still a part of the culture. Yet, here in the United States, sleep is one of the first things people tend to sacrifice and usually it's in order to accomplish something else.
But studies show that sleep depravation causes decreased productivity, and that a midday nap can help offset this decrease significantly. Did I mention that a lack of sleep can affect your ability to lose weight?
A 20 minute nap in a Powerpod will set you back $14 - $20 in one of their New York locations (Empire State Building and Financial District) or you can purchase a pod and install it in your office for around US$8000. Visit Metronaps online to f Read more:Energy
, Snooze
Into Thin Air: More Oxygen Means More Energy 2007-05-29 12:38:31 Professional teams and players in the NFL, NHL, NBA as well as elite college programs and everyday people are getting their altitude from Colorado Altitude Training (CAT) and their extra Oxygen
from companies like Oxia.
More oxygen means more energy and that's what people are banking on.
Colorado Altitude Training's products simulate altitude by lowering the oxygen percentage in the air to mimic the number of O2 molecules per breath at altitude which increases your lung performance. And, while Oxia claims to offer active, healthy conscious people a convenient source of natural energy to complement exercise and a busy lifestyle; it also promotes a natural alternative to help you party longer and harder! W Hotel even puts a can in every guest room in their Montreal location.Sort of makes you want to keep breathing.
Source: Men's Vogue Read more:Energy
, Means
JetBlue and Google join the mile-high club 2007-06-06 13:07:26 Someday you’ll be rich and famous, circling the world in a Marquis Jet -- heading to your next golf outing. You’ll pull up to the jet and be handed a glass of bubbly, chilled to a cool 45 degrees. You'll be on your flight and you'll know that you're going to arrive early enough to make your tee time.
Someday.
Until then, you could use JetBlue
's new real-time in-flight tracking channel.
The JetBlue Google
Maps system will allow fliers to track the progress of their flight -- location, altitude, and air speed -- while en route. Let's just hope you don’t find yourself staring at JFK on the seat back screen while stranded on the tarmac. Customers will also be able to track the progress of the JetBlue promotional RV as it travels across the US (in the event you are actually stuck on the tarmac and want to follow something that's moving.)
Yes, it’s an unfair world up there; but at least now you'll know where you are. In addition, and more importantly, JetBlue's Web sit Read more:high club
Who's Your Daddy 2007-06-05 08:53:56 It's that time of the year again; summer is just around the corner. You smell the barbecues in your neighborhood and the Thong Song is blaring from someone's car radio for the hundredth time today. Oh wait ... that was so two years ago! Yes, with the coming of summer comes Father's Day, the time to say thanks and show your appreciation to what your dad refers to as your mom's "better half".
And while Mother's Day seems to get all the glory, Father's Day is every bit as important. It gives us all an opportunity to show our dad that he is appreciated. But unfortunately when Father's Day rolls around, dear old Dad is lucky if someone throws a steak on the grill.
So this year, start a new tradition of spoiling your father with a special HEALTHY breakfast. You deal with the gifts and the food for the rest of the day, and I'll help you kick Dad's day off to a tasty start.Here are a few of my favorites from Cooking Light:
Green Eggs & Ham
Pan-Seared Oatmeal with Warm Fruit Compot Read more:Daddy
Nintendo Wii: Simulated games lead to simulated sports injuries 2007-06-07 09:50:18 Another tough day on the court? No, it turns out you're spending way too much time playing simulated sports with video games. And, in an ironic twist, it seems that if you aren't already healthy and fit it may lead to real pain and muscle soreness.
A recent letter in The New England Journal of Medicine details the first documented case of acute “Wii
itis” caused by extended play on the Nintendo
Wii video game system.
With the Wii video game system the player faces a video screen and moves a handheld controller handheld controller that senses three-dimensional movements. And in the tennis game, the player makes the same arm movements as in the real game of tennis, however, a player often plays for many hours. Unlike in the real sports, physical strength and endurance are not limiting factors -- gamers are engrossed and don't realize they are exercising.
The down-side: Just like with any other physical activity ... you should stretch first. And, you should give your muscles Read more:Nintendo Wii
Feed Your Daddy 2007-06-05 08:53:56 It's that time of the year again; summer is just around the corner. You smell the barbecues in your neighborhood and the Thong Song is blaring from someone's car radio for the hundredth time today. Oh wait ... that was so two years ago! Yes, with the coming of summer comes Father's Day, the time to say thanks and show your appreciation to what your dad refers to as your mom's "better half".
And while Mother's Day seems to get all the glory, Father's Day is every bit as important. It gives us all an opportunity to show our dad that he is appreciated. But unfortunately when Father's Day rolls around, dear old Dad is lucky if someone throws a steak on the grill.
So this year, start a new tradition of spoiling your father with a special HEALTHY breakfast. You deal with the gifts and the food for the rest of the day, and I'll help you kick Dad's day off to a tasty start.Here are a few of my favorites from Cooking Light:
Green Eggs & Ham
Pan-Seared Oatmeal with Warm Fruit Compot Read more:Daddy
Gmap-Pedometer.com helps you walk the walk 2007-06-12 17:22:58 You know the drill.
The walk to your local Starbucks or even to your favorite bookstore (forget walking to the gym). You always think you've walked further than you have and you're convinced that it counts for your daily exercise -- but how far did you really walk?
That's where Gmaps Pedometer.com comes in. Another great use of google maps has come along and this one allows you to record your daily trek and then it gives you the total distance; usually a number far from what you thought it was. It even has a calorie counter breakdown based on your weight -- this cool feature makes it easy to find out that your walk to the coffee shop burned only 10 calories; so given the fact that your Caffe Mocha has about 400 calories in it you better find another route.
You should be taking 6,000 steps a day for health and 10,000 for weight-loss... so use the free service to map your success or just stop the high-calorie coffees and you're bound to lose some weight without taking another ste
Writing for Weblogs, Inc at That's Fit.com 2007-06-10 09:00:18
I was honored and excited when the folks over at Weblogs
, Inc. recently asked me to join their team of writers and contribute to their popular health & fitness blog: That's Fit.com.
I will cover what I don't cover here. At the moment, That's Fit is comparable to Prevention Magazine and offers obsessive daily coverage of everything healthy and fit -- while here at LIFT I write for a particular group of active fitness enthusiasts and will continue to deliver what's hot, new and undiscovered for those who work hard and play harder!
Weblogs, Inc. was founded by Brian Alvey and Jason Calacanis and was started with an investment from Mark Cuban and was recently purchased by Time Warner's AOL. Did I mention that AOL purchased Weblogs, Inc. for $25 million? So, of course, with all that is happening over there, I'm excited about this new venture and hope that you will add That's Fit to your list of favorite sites.
Check out my first post: Pardon my French, but your plate is too big
Still Fit ... oh, and still married too 2007-06-15 11:21:09 I never post about myself, but given that today is my anniversary I thought I'd reflect a little on the past!That's us (me and my husband Jim) eleven years ago today! Read more:married
Poisonous Toothpaste 2007-06-15 08:48:43 A report was released yesterday by Colgate-Palmolive, one of the world's largest producers of toothpaste products, that fake versions of their brands with a previously identified poisonous ingredient have surfaced in the US.
Following the FDA warnings, stores in New York, New Jersey (of course), Maryland and Pennsylvania are still found to be selling counterfeit Colgate laced with diethylene glycol (also found in anti-freeze).
In Colgate's defense (and because I assume that you can read): The boxes in question don't actually say Colgate on them. They say 'Cooldent' or 'Mr. Cool' so it should be fairly easy to tell whether the product is legitimate or not.
The fakes also include misspellings on the packaging and say that they are made in South Africa. So to avoid the problem entirely, read the label or choose another brand.
Via: BuzzFeed Read more:Toothpaste
TruBlue: Blueberry juice that packs a punch 2007-06-14 13:59:10 While I generally recommend eating whole fruits rather than drinking juice, blueberry juice is an exception … The research is simply too impressive to ignore … It’s great for your heart, prevents bad cholesterol from building up on artery walls, and helps you to maintain healthy blood pressure. Not to mention, blueberries are high in anti-oxidants and can even help slow down the aging process by strengthening collagen formation.
Lucky for us, an all natural (no High Fructose Corn Syrup), tasty blueberry beverage is available from TrueBlue juice company. Voted "Best New Blueberry
Beverage in 2005", we've been fortunate enough to try two of their nutritional drinks. The drinks, TrueBlue Blueberry and TrueBlue Blueberry Blackberry are yummy to say the least. While many other blueberry drinks seem to taste a lot like grape juice, TrueBlue Blueberry earns it's name and tastes exactly like the little super-fruit.It even makes a great mixer on a night when you just want to chill out Read more:packs
Alli or Adversary 2007-06-14 09:42:30 If you haven’t yet heard of the diet pill Alli, it’s likely that you live in the woods (or somewhere on a deserted island.)
For months now, the new over-the-counter weight loss aid, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline has already taken to the internet. And, Glaxo says it's spending more than $150 million on Alli's initial marketing campaign. And yet again, I am in the wrong business ... analysts seem to think that sales could hit $100 million to $200 million this year alone.
Alli uses the same active ingredient as, Xenical, but it is a half dose. Unlike Xenical, which is typically prescribed only to the dangerously obese, Alli is now available to anyone who wants assistance losing weight.
Yes, it's a diet pill, and yes, it has been approved by the FDA -- but please educate yourself before you run out and buy it. It has potentially embarrassing side effects. On the plus side, GSK says you can subtract 50% more pounds if you use Alli as directed. But, if you still eat too many fatty
Amanda Beard Poses for Playboy 2007-06-14 09:03:17 Amanda Beard is one of the best female swimmers this generation of Americans has ever seen, but Americas sexiest athlete? I'm not so sure ...
Yes, she has won seven Olympic medals, but the last time Beard attracted this much attention she was on the podium winning gold in Athens (that's more than most of us can say for ourselves.)
This time? Well, Amanda will be featured nude in this months issue of Playboy magazine. She will be featured on the cover and in a revealing pictorial. When asked why she did it, Beard said it was simply a business/career decision. But was it the right one?
She’s pretty good looking, but what really sets her apart from any of the of the other thousands of women who appear nude in Playboy is her accomplishments and we all know she got that great body from being active ... and honestly that's something I'm willing to support! Read more:Amanda
The good ole lawn chair 2007-06-19 09:56:41 reDO, designed by John Paul Plauche, is a limited edition redefinition of a soon to be extinct icon.
Yes, the infamous aluminum tube web chairs that society has taken for granted has been restored to accentuate their covertly true modern form. A stitched leather silhouette of the once webbed nylon, a mirror polished frame, and new hardwood arm rests not only redefine the chair’s physical presence, but also its identity. No longer bound by the outdoors and stereotypes, reDO is elevated to kin chairs with roots in Bauhaus modernism.Tip: At $2500.00 a pop, you might want to make sure your ass in shape before sitting in this chair.
Product: Plodes.com
Jim Ryno is now in mint condition 2007-06-18 09:10:19 Jim Ryno, 40, has signed on as one of the new All-Star spokesmen for Metromint Water. The celebrity trainer and fitness enthusiast discovered the 'cool' water on vacation and became an immediate fan. Unlike most flavored water Metromint has no calories, sweeteners or preservatives and real mint stimulates the brain to open your senses and send cooling sensations throughout your body. Adding mint to your water has many added benefits.
The partnership marks the trainer's second U.S. product endorsement; Jim is also a Podfitness.com trainer.
ReDo: The new lawn chair 2007-06-19 09:56:41 reDO, designed by John Paul Plauche, is a limited edition redefinition of a soon to be extinct icon.
Yes, the infamous aluminum tube web chairs that society has taken for granted has been restored to accentuate their covertly true modern form. A stitched leather silhouette of the once webbed nylon, a mirror polished frame, and new hardwood arm rests not only redefine the chair’s physical presence, but also its identity. No longer bound by the outdoors and stereotypes, reDO is elevated to kin chairs with roots in Bauhaus modernism.Tip: At $2500.00 a pop, you might want to make sure your ass is in shape before sitting in this chair.
Product: Plodes.com
Alli: Friend or foe 2007-06-14 09:42:30 If you haven’t yet heard of the diet pill Alli, it’s likely that you live in the woods (or somewhere on a deserted island.)
For months now, the new over-the-counter weight loss aid, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline has already taken to the internet. And, Glaxo says it's spending more than $150 million on Alli's initial marketing campaign. And yet again, I am in the wrong business ... analysts seem to think that sales could hit $100 million to $200 million this year alone.
Alli uses the same active ingredient as, Xenical, but it is a half dose. Unlike Xenical, which is typically prescribed only to the dangerously obese, Alli is now available to anyone who wants assistance losing weight.
Yes, it's a diet pill, and yes, it has been approved by the FDA -- but please educate yourself before you run out and buy it. It has potentially embarrassing side effects. On the plus side, GSK says you can subtract 50% more pounds if you use Alli as directed. But, if you still eat too many fatty
Itambe yogurt ads causing a stir 2007-06-25 18:46:05 New yogurt
ads from Brazil have stirred up a swirl of controversy. Itambé fit light yogurt - recreated classic movie scenes featuring 'larger' ladies - in place of Sharon Stone in 'Basic Instinct', Marilyn Monroe in 'The Seven Year Itch', and Mena Suvari in 'American Beauty' - The tag line reads: "Forget about it. Men's preference will never change." (Insinuating that men only like thin women.)
Ironically, you might interpret the ad differently at first glance ... "Eating our yogurt will make you fat, beautiful and happy!" - Regardless of size, the women look great.
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New fitness device: Is that an iPhone in your pocket 2007-06-28 11:19:17 Tomorrow's the big day.Apple will release the iPhone
and that's got a lot of people excited ... including the people at LIFT (mainly me!) Why? Well, among its other uses, it's a powerful fitness
device. For instance, you can use the iPhone to:
1. Download your workouts (podfitness, iTrain, Cardio Coach, etc.)
2. Talk to your motivators (Traineo)
3. View medical sites and podcasts (webMD and ThatsFit)
4. Map your trail (Gmap-pedometer and mapmyrun)
5. Dial 911 (or call your mother) if you get hurt
Sure, you could always do this before on a separate iPod, cell phone, and laptop; but try fitting all that into a pair of running shorts -- or a speedo!Anyway ... that leads me to it's release. Forget all the technical reviews, I expect people to be more fit! At the very least, I expect to see more fit geeks.Maybe that's going a little too far, but there's no denying that it's always easier to stay on track with a gadget like this right in your pocket! The only ha
Strap on your running shoes (and gear)! 2007-06-28 08:42:00 If exercise inspiration is what you’re seeking (and, frankly, who isn’t?), NYC Run can help. Whether you are a tourist or a local running
enthusiast, the next time you're in the area you can sightsee and exercise at the same time on a guided running tour in NYC. Pick your pace and distance with a private custom tour, or choose from 20 popular routes, from a mile jog to a half-marathon training session.
Something to keep in mind is that New York City was recently voted the third best running city by Runner's World magazine and the second thing to think about is that you have a guide or running buddy, which is the ultimate motivator (we all have our weaknesses and running is mine).So whether you’re a business traveler seeking a quick pick-me up before your morning meeting or a tourist trying to navigate the concrete jungle, NYC Run provides exercise while allowing you to get to know a small part of the huge metropolis.
Wait just a minute! I know what you are thinking... and ther Read more:Strap
, shoes
SEI: Is that a bottle of water in your pocket 2007-07-02 12:32:12 Clearly you can see that I'm a sucker for packaging and I only mention this cool find because it has to be the best bottle
shape ever. Let me introduce you to: SEI water
While it may take a while to catch on -- the bottle fits easily into your pocket, in your briefcase, or even in your purse. This bottle is not only useful it's fashionable (for both men and women) and like when the new VW Beetle was introduced everyone on the street will be staring you down (at first glance it looks like a flask of vodka!) And yes, to answer your question, the water actually tastes, well, like water!
Now, if only I could find myself a water boy to go get it for me!
If you don't have water boy, have limited access to a grocery store or you live somewhere in the woods, don't fret as SEI will happily ship you a case from their website.
$29.00, plus shipping, gets you a case of 24!
Westin Hotels: Feel better, learn lots 2007-07-07 19:55:18 You, Little Miss Sunshine, are no Debbie Downer.
Never met a cup that wasn’t half full, always finding happiness in unexpected places. You actually like family vacations (even without the nanny). Then again, why wouldn’t you? There’s nothing like spending time with the husband and kids (especially when you are trying to unwind.)
You’re about to get even happier (which translates into healthier), because Westin (the Starwood Hotel Group) will lift you to record levels of renewal. Their new interactive website, findrenewal.com will match your enthusiastic personality and teach you how to live (and stay) happy.(Admit it, even you were getting a little sick of giving your own advice.)
So starting today you can receive expert advice from the Westin Renewal Council (a diverse group of experts in fields ranging from fitness to psychology) and friendly tips and reminders on personal renewal to help you feel better
all day, every day. Westin has finally succeeded in providing a serv Read more:Hotels
, learn
C-string: the worlds most revealing thong 2007-07-11 10:07:06 Underwear. Can’t live without them. And if you do, frankly, we don’t want to know about it. There are just certain fashion faux pas that are never acceptable: deodorant stains, nude panty hose, and going commando.(Well -- maybe there are times -- but again, that's a secret you need to keep to yourself.)
But by following that rule, there’s one fashion don’t that you can't stop avoiding: Visible Panty Lines.
Enter: C-String Invisible Underwear -- just when you thought every kind of underwear had already been invented -- these babies were made to wear with outfits that might show a panty line, or even as swimwear so that you don’t get tan lines across your ass.
In theory that may sound great, but truthfully I don't think you'll catch me or any other sane woman wearing this wanna be headband to the beach or in the bedroom for that matter! However, with that said, it might actually make a good item for the tanning booth (and that's as far as I go with that.)
To learn mo
Get in shape and defy gravity with the Flybar 2007-07-10 08:00:37 It’s that time of year
(aside from the current heat wave).
The shorts get shorter. The tans gets darker. And your ass gets smaller.
Or so you wish.
There's still hope. Trade in your Redbull and Lunesta, it's time to put new meaning to your ups and downs. A little 'extreme' for some, but honestly the Flybar is just a high-tech modern version of your old Pogo Stick and it delivers serious fitness benefits. The design isn't radically different; 'er actually it is. It has a lot more oomph. The 13-pound Flybar 800 can bounce four feet high, while the 20-pound Flybar 1200 can soar as high as five feet.
Flybar is totally safe and it’s way more fun than what the grown-ups are currently doing. It not only burns calories, but the act of rebounding regularly on a pogo stick can also lower circulating cholesterol and triglyceride levels, assist in the rehabilitation of a heart problem, promote tissue repair, improve balance, increase capacity for respiration and improve muscle-to-
Nike MaxSight Sport Tinted Contact Lens 2007-07-08 12:05:13 These little gems will help improve your game, even if you have perfect vision and don't wear glasses. The disposable Bausch & Lomb/Nike (of course Nike is involved) soft lenses are available in two tints, grey-green for sharpening details while you run or golf (so you can track that little white ball against the sky), and amber for fast-moving field sports like soccer, tennis, baseball, football, and rugby.Both colors reduce glare and filter out 95% of UV-A and UV-B rays as well as blue light. They also provide a clear view at all angles as well as from peripheral vision. Best of all, there are no expensive frames to break!
Price: $54.95 a box (six lenses per box), nike.com
Via: Wired News Read more:Contact Lens
iPhone: New fitness device? 2007-06-28 11:19:17 Tomorrow's the big day.Apple will release the iPhone
and that's got a lot of people excited ... including the people at LIFT (mainly me!) Why? Well, among its other uses, it's a powerful fitness
device. For instance, you can use the iPhone to:
1. Download your workouts (podfitness, iTrain, Cardio Coach, etc.)
2. Talk to your motivators (Traineo)
3. View medical sites and podcasts (webMD and ThatsFit)
4. Map your trail (Gmap-pedometer and mapmyrun)
5. Dial 911 (or call your mother) if you get hurt
Sure, you could always do this before on a separate iPod, cell phone, and laptop; but try fitting all that into a pair of running shorts -- or a speedo!Anyway ... that leads me to it's release. Forget all the technical reviews, I expect people to be more fit! At the very least, I expect to see more fit geeks.Maybe that's going a little too far, but there's no denying that it's always easier to stay on track with a gadget like this right in your pocket! The only ha
What's all the fuss with Posh + David Beckham anyway 2007-07-11 21:20:43 By now I'm sure you've all heard that DavidBeckham
and Posh are coming to America! And, in true American style, W Magazine has made an unbelievable spread for us to gawk at. It's all part of a "welcome to America" package we like to offer only to the very beautiful. Because honestly, what has either of them done that warrants such attention?
Package includes flashbulbs going off like crazy every step they take, putting on a ridiculous Spice Girls reunion tour for Posh, a new TV show -- also for Posh -- that premieres on NBC (this coming Monday) and hoards of free clothes from the hottest L.A. boutiques (friendship with TomKat not included...that was their own mistake).
Let's just hope they can give soccer the same exposure. Does anyone even know that he's playing on Friday? Read more:David Beckham
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