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Athletic body diversity reference for artists « intergalactic messages. 6 Simple Yoga Stretches for Daily De-Stressing. We have a tradition at the Behance office called the “four o’clock stretch,” where we step away from our desks to do a few simple stretches and recharge.

6 Simple Yoga Stretches for Daily De-Stressing

When energy is waning mid-afternoon, it’s pretty incredible how a little deep breathing and muscle movement can completely re-invent your mood. Below are a few of my favorite “office-friendly stretches.” The Spartacus Workout 2.0. Outdoor. 6 Steps to Lose the Buddha (Belly) Photo by tagp Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Sara Ost of www.healthbolt.net.

6 Steps to Lose the Buddha (Belly)

Every Friday is Health Tip Day at Zen Habits. The belly: it’s the first spot to get paunchy and the last place to look sleek. A tight core is the one thing we all want (possibly even more than another new online community). Unfortunately, biology couldn’t care less about our six-pack fantasies, for the human body is built to treasure precious calories, and our midsections are especially talented at storing the excess ones. No problem: my six steps will have you rockin’ a toned torso in no time. No more sit-ups! Sara Ost is the editor and sole content creator of www.healthbolt.net, the #1 health blog on the web; as well as the editor of the irreverent alternative health blog www.marksdailyapple.com (#38). If you liked this article, please bookmark it in del.icio.us or vote for it on Digg. Beginner’s Guide to Running. Post written by Leo Babauta.

Beginner’s Guide to Running

Are you just starting out as a runner, or is it something you’d like to do? From experience, I know that a beginner runner has a million questions and never enough answers. I won’t be able to answer every question here, but this should be a good starting point for anyone who wants to hit the roads. Disclaimer: I am not a certified trainer, coach or running expert. I consider myself an intermediate runner (on the lower levels of intermediate), having spent all last year running, doing a marathon, some half marathons, 20Ks, 10Ks and 5Ks. Most Important Advice Many people, when the begin running, shoot for the stars. Top 42 Exercise Hacks. Post written by Leo Babauta.

Top 42 Exercise Hacks

Follow me on Twitter. You’ve read and enjoyed the Top 20 Motivation Hacks and Top 10 Productivity Hacks and the Top 15 Diet Hacks… and now you’ve asked for exercise hacks. How to Start Your Own Exercise Regimen and Stick to It - WikiHow. 10 Unconventional Diet Tips: How to lose 50 pounds in three months - lifehack.org. The following are 10 unconventional weight loss tips that worked for me.

10 Unconventional Diet Tips: How to lose 50 pounds in three months - lifehack.org

Between January 4, 2006 and March 31, 2006 I lost fifty pounds. These tips work well because almost every tip is focused around completing a small goal. In my opinion, to stay motivated and lose a significant amount of weight, you should complete many goals in a short period of time. The reason I call these tips unconventional is that I had not seen a majority of them before starting my diet. I will start by recognizing the typical “calories in, calories out” schpeil. Buy a digital scaleThis seems easy enough. Weigh yourself everydayYou’ll find that almost every other dieter will tell you to weigh yourself only once a week.

Drink 8 glasses of water everydayThis one is obvious and broadly recommended, however, the reason I recommend it is slightly different. Make your diet publicTell people you’re on a diet. Don’t diet on the weekendsThis is another unconventional bit of advice. You’ve lost the weight, what now? Top 20 Tips to Help Stay Fit. Consuming just 100 fewer calories each day is enough to avert the 1 to 2 pounds the average person gains each year.

Top 20 Tips to Help Stay Fit

To lose weight, you have to downsize by 500 calories a day—but you don't have to slash them all from your plate. "You can eat 250 calories less and then burn 250 by walking for 30 to 45 minutes. Over a week, that will produce about a pound of weight loss," says Holly Wyatt, MD, a clinical researcher at the Center for Human Nutrition in Denver. Power Nap and The Benefits of Sleep. Why A Power Nap?

Power Nap and The Benefits of Sleep

Facts on Sleep: While small children typically take naps in the afternoon, our culture generally frowns upon mid-day sleep; however, even in those who get enough sleep (but particularly in those who don’t), many people experience a natural increase in drowsiness in the afternoon, about 8 hours after waking. And research shows that you can make yourself more alert, reduce stress, and improve cognitive functioning with a nap. Mid-day sleep, or a ‘power nap’, means more patience, less stress, better reaction time, increased learning, more efficiency, and better health. How to Get Six Pack Abs - WikiHow. Building Ab MusclesLosing Fat Edited by Tom Viren, Jack Herrick, Krystle C., Ben Rubenstein and 441 others.

How to Get Six Pack Abs - WikiHow