THE hot weather at this time of year makes it almost essential to wear clothes without sleeves. But if you're a female past middle age, those clothes can reveal all too much about your state of fitness and how fast you're ageing.
This is one of the best exercises to tone your arms and your triceps in particular. It works on both your triceps and shoulders. All you need is a bed or a sturdy chair to do this exercise, and of course your motivated self! Push-ups » Lie flat on your stomach, bend your knees,...
Jump squats –This is a great bodyweight exercise you can do virtually anywhere to help tone up your butt. You should start by lowering yourself into a squat, then explode and jump straight up. Repeat this exercise continuously for 60 seconds and then take a 1 minute break. Lunges –These...
Keep in mind that triceps extensions are also great for firming and toning that flabby muscle on the back of the arm. You can use 2 to 5 lb. dumbbells to start, gradually increasing weight as your arms get stronger. Stand or sit in a comfortable position. Grasp one heavy or two light ...
How To Measure Your Body Fat Percentage Ideal Body Weight Formula 1. ACE Body Fat Percentage Chart This chart from ACE is one of the most commonly used body fat charts.1 As you can see, women have a higher body fat percentage than men at a given level. ...
If you are overweight, your body will start storing more fat than normal. After filling up the usual regions such as the stomach, arms, and thighs, the fat continues to find its way to your chin, thus leading to causing a double chin. ...
Stretch your abdominal muscles after your training session to help them release and recover. Lie face down on a mat with your hands under your shoulders. Straighten your arms to lift your upper body into the air as you arch your back; you should feel the stretch deep in your stomach. ...
How to shuck an oyster On living, writing, reading…and eating Archive for the ‘vegetable’ Category Vine & cheese… December 4, 2013 On the weekend, along with another crack at thechar-grilled octopus(a big hit with the punters, it turns out, specially served with aioli) I revisitedthis...
Click here to order or learn more about Optimum Nutrition. Everyone eats carbohydrates. You pretty much can’t get around it. We need carbs for energy after all. But the questions still remain:how many carbs should I eat in a day?
If your upper arms are flabby and saggy, you probably hate this time of year. More often than...Gunnell, Sally