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Increase your libido with exercise
2007-11-20 22:21:00 Blind dates who are much older than they claim online, drunk surgeons, O.J. Simpson. Not everyone deserves a second chance. Sex and exercise, on the other hand, are definitely worthy of a round two. You already know that exercise makes you look and feel better. But did you know that exercise, quite literally, makes you want to have sex? After a good workout (not limited to the gym, think hike, bike and climbing too), men and women alike experience a spike of testosterone (the famed "pump" of bodybuilding), the hormone that influences sexual arousal. And, yes, exercising improves blood flow to the genitals and reduces stress; a cycle which can lead to more sex. And, it seems that having more sex (which means at least twice a week), is better for you than previously thought. Sex can do wonders for everyone both physically and psychologically. You will gradually notice that the more sex you have, the more bounce you will have in each step (and the more sex you will want) -- so ... More About: Exercise
Could portable oxygen be the next bottled water?
2007-11-20 17:29:00 Ever since you were born, you?ve been breathing oxygen for free, right? Well the masters of mundane marketing agree that it is time for you to adjust your thinking. Yes, you can breathe air for free; but how lame would that be? Naturally occurring oxygen is just so 10,000 years ago. It?s time for you to begin breathing more pure, more refreshing oxygen. Yes,the world's most essential element is making a fashionable comeback. This time, in a can. And Oxygen Plus, a new company, is leading the way by providing 95% pure oxygen-enriched air that is portable, safe, natural and easy to use anywhere, anytime. My husband and I recently tried O+ and felt the immediate effects; but not for long. It won't make you light headed, but it won't make you run faster either. Somewhere in the middle ground between those two extremes lies the benefit gained from the oxygen in Oxygen Plus. In fact, the benefits of a few blasts of O+ may actually be more psychological than genuinely physical, bu... More About: Portable , Water , Bottled Water
Improved visual acuity gives athletes the competitive edge
2007-11-18 19:05:00 These little gems will help improve your game, even if you have perfect vision and don't wear glasses. Basically, if you're really serious about your game and tend to do everything in your power to get a leg up on the competition, you will want a pair of NIKE MAXSIGHT contact lenses (they represent the single quickest way to enhance visual performance in outdoor sports). The disposable Bausch & Lomb/Nike 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 (which creates a sharper image). 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 Note: Probably the most important p... More About: Visual , Edge , Athletes , Competitive , Prove
Drink of the Month: Grand Royal
2007-11-17 19:21:00 You?ve been known to throw back a drink or two. Or seven. Nothing wrong with that. If it weren?t for the calories, you?d have no regrets. Eliminate all remorse by drinking low calorie drinks and keeping it to a minimum. This months drink is a 120 calories per glass and is sure to attract attention this holiday season with a little bling!GRAND ROYAL 1 part Absolut Vodka 4 dashes Goldschlager Liqueur Veuve-Clicquot Champagne Build in a champage glass - and make sure you get the gold flakes! More About: Drink , Royal , Grand , Month , Mont
Vintage T-Shirts: Bringing back the 70's and 80's
2007-11-17 15:30:00 It's Thanksgiving break for most! But for those of you not spending the week lying on a beach or zipping down the slopes, I feel your pain. Let's think about something else. T-shirts! Something we can all relate to. If you read this blog regularly, you probably know a little about me, but didn't know that I'm a big fan of great t-shirts. I would wear a t-shirt every day if left to my own devices -- a cool t-shirt that is, not just any old rag. And, my husband Jim, he has a collection of over 100 tees that he'll never part with. T-shirts come in so many different shapes and sizes, designs and styles that they are appropriate for anything these days... including (as always) working out! And, what better way to work out in public than with a 'kick ass' t-shirt.And, if somehow you've lost your collection or your spouse got into (and emptied) your closet, Lisa Kidner and Sam Knee can take you on a road trip down nostalgia lane with their Vintage T-Shirts book, it will remi... More About: Women , Men , Back
Ropeless Jump-Roping: Exercise for those who can't actually jump rope
2007-11-16 20:18:00 You gave up jumping rope ages ago - mostly because "the bigger they are, the harder they fall" came into play for those of you with two left feet. Solution: A ropeless jump-rope. Yes, you read right a jump-rope that lacks what many would consider a critical feature: the rope. Jump ropes have obviously come a long way and they aren't just for recess anymore. They have always provided a simple and effective workout on the go, but now JumpSnap loses the rope, leaving two handles with electronic chips and an LCD screen that estimate calories burned, while providing a timer and audible workout summary. It even makes a snapping sound with each rotation so you don't feel entirely silly - and btw jumping rope isn't for wimps, think boxing regimen. While you might not find Sugar Ray jumping without a rope, you will find him endorsing the benefits of it! Jumping rope (also referred to as rope skipping) is a staple in a boxer?s conditioning program. And, it is the cheapest fat-burnin... More About: Exercise , Rope
Preserve, whiten and recycle all with one special toothbrush
2007-11-15 23:25:00 The world is made up of all kinds. Ab crunchers. Dog lovers. 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 you (and I know you're out there): I recommend Preserve by Recycline. 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 pre-paid mailer provided and they?ll gladly turn it into plastic lumber or recycled store displays. And for those who need to know - where do the toothbrushes get their plastic? The answer: Stonyfield Farms. For the past five years Stonyfield yogurt cups have accounted for 25-60% of the Preserve toothbrushes (and razors). ... More About: Special , Recycle , Reserve , Serve
Thanksgiving with Cooking Light Magazine
2007-11-15 18:43:00 Go ahead: Give thanks for all that meaningful stuff like family and good health. But while you?re at it, give thanks that there are people out there willing to roast a turkey and do all the cleanup ? so you don?t have to. What? Not true. Well, not at my house either! Instead (and just as good) we can give thanks for Cooking Light magazine. Yes, it's that time of year. The days are shorter. The temperature is dropping. The lights are going up. Time to prepare for another season of celebrating, giving, caroling and, of course, busting out the fat pants. Not this year: The recipes from Cooking Light are the non-diet diet kind, which means you can enjoy yourself without having to adhere to nasty calorie restrictions or impossible-to-follow rules. Imagine eating an entire Thanksgiving dinner. Or actually enjoying breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as dessert and snacks. If you couldn't find something you liked from this year's offerings, here are links to their entire online Hol... More About: Magazine , Hank
Epic Conditions: Extreme sport television
2007-11-15 16:56:00 The Weather Channel (don't worry, I had the same reaction) has a fairly new series that follows thrill seekers as they test their skills against some of the planet's most harrowing conditions. The show blends extreme sports with the science of weather to showcase top athletes in sports such as white-water rafting, big wave surfing, and skiing. It had a limited run on-air last March, but was so popular it moved to the lineup full-time this fall. Warning: These athletes will definitely put your idea of adventure to shame. More About: Television , Sport , Extreme , Epic , Conditions
$25,000 dessert: Does that include the tip?
2007-11-14 18:54:00 Stephen Bruce, owner of Serendipity 3, has gotten himself a Guinness world record for the most expensive dessert in the world. Yes, the dessert emporium teamed up with jeweler Euphoria New York to create the "Frrozen Haute Chocolate," a $25,000 chocolate sundae. The new dessert is made from a blend of 28 cocoas from all around the world and is infused with five grams of edible 23-karat gold and served in a goblet lined with edible gold. It is topped with whipped cream, more gold and a side of La Madeline au Truffle from Knipschildt Chocolatier, which sells for $2,600 a pound. It even comes with souvenirs, an 18K gold bracelet with a carat's worth of diamonds that rests at the base of the goblet and a gold spoon set with white and chocolate-colored diamonds. It makes yesterday's $1,000 bagel look positively simple by comparison. Lucky for me: I just happen to be one of the few people who genuinely doesn't like chocolate. More importantly though, I don't have $25,000 to blow! Re... More About: Dessert
Cool Design: Qi Zhong Stadium
2007-11-06 15:58:00 Qi Zhong Stadium in Shangai will host the Tennis Masters Cup once again. Shaped like a magnolia, its roof opens completely to regulate natural lighting. Check out the video. [Via: Notcot] More About: Design , Cool , Adium , Hong
Giant Swiss Army Knife
2007-11-02 17:41:00 Just as you can't be too rich or too thin, you also can't have too many tools on your Swiss Army knife - but that was before I got sight of the new Giant Swiss Army knife (yes, it's real). Grotesque, if superbly engineered, the Giant features 85 devices in all. Basically it includes every blade that has ever been incorporated into Swiss Army knives as made by Wegner, one of the two firms that make them. Even though each one is assembled by hand in Switzerland, it's not exactly going to win any awards for lightest (it weighs almost 3 pounds), smallest or most efficient tool ... but at $1,200 a pop, it will probably win you the title of "King Gadget Master".But unload this mother into the plastic tray as you walk through security at JFK Airport and just see what happens. [Via: Engadget] More About: Swiss Army Knife , Knife
A (less than) modest proposal
2007-11-02 16:12:00 For the man who has everything except, apparently, the need to mastermind his own betrothal, the hospitality industry is unveiling a few new ways to make her say 'I do.'Dubbed 'proposal concierges,' these romance deputies take care of every possible prenuptial arrangement short of popping the question (though scripting is entirely negotiable). With 49 properties at its disposal, the Orient-Express Perfect Prop osal program ($12,000 - $15,000) caters to your every sweep-her-off-her-feet whim. You want to propose mid-safari or on a private island? A squad consisting of a De Beers diamond emissary, a Red Carpet Enterprises 'special occasion specialist,' and the aforementioned concierge will see to the requisite flourishes; the flowers, the champagne, the helicopter ride. Meanwhile, at Germany's InterContinental Koln, the iceman who cometh with the Will You Marry Me package ($1,570 - $10,000) hails from the neighborhood Wempe boutique. Once he sets you up with a stone and sett... More About: Modest , Odes
Alex Roy completes a modern day Cannonball Run
2007-10-29 15:49:00 Alex Roy & Co broke the 27-year coast-to-coast driving record, going from New York to Los Angeles in 31 hours, 4 minutes. Roy, a wealthy speed racer, hired spotter planes to help his tricked-out BMW break the record and the high-speed run has spawned a memoir, and a great write-up in the NY Times and Wired. Did I mention the forthcoming documentary? And, how was your day? More About: Alex , Modern , Cannonball , Anno
The green card: Gold luxury without the commitment
2007-10-29 14:13:00 For those upscale consumers who want to sample the good life on a budget (or for those afraid of commitment); part-time sports luxury is here. Manhattan-based Tour GCX now serves up choice courses to men on the move with its fractional-ownership Tour Card program. Think of the Tour Card as the golfing Gold Card for the $200,000-a-year jet set. It grants individual and corporate members access to 31 private clubs (and growing) in major cities along the eastern seaboard and to eight affiliates in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and Nevada, where the big-money players (from Merrill and Goldman) roam. Tour GCX?s 800-plus members largely hail from the NY metro area, but GCX plans to expand its markets to Chicago, Phoenix, Atlanta, and Los Angeles this year. While Tour GCX won't disclose the courses, prospective members do receive the secret list ... and qualified golfers (respectable handicaps, please) are eligible for a minimum of ten foursomes (you can brings guests), seven of which... More About: Luxury , Green , Commitment
Rolex: Watch & earn
2007-10-15 17:28:00 While it's said there are no sure things in life, the Rolex Submariner's seeming immunity to depreciation comes close. GO Magazine (my new favorite) reports, that like cars, most watches lose value the minute you buy them. But thanks to careful control of supply and enduring cachet (Sean Connery wore one in the early 007 movies), the Submariner you buy today for bit more than $5000 will be worth at least that a couple of years from now -- and likely more. The 1968 5512 Submariner chronometer, for instance, originally retailed for less than $500 but sell today for more than $7000.Certain models from 1953 (the year the watch debuted) that cost about $250 new now go for upwards of $10,000. Finally, a way to make more money and look good doing it! More About: Watch , Earn
d30: Innovative materials for athletes
2007-10-12 20:15:00 Could this new material change the way we sport? If were the betting kind (and I am), I'd have to say yes! Designed by a snow sports enthusiast. This revolutionary material made with 'intelligent molecules' can help protect you from a heavy impact by absorbing the energy. What that actually means is that you can use d3o in sportswear where you want freedom of movement and dexterity but also want some impact absorption. It can be integrated into footwear, headwear, gloves, clothing and boots. It means people can get on with their sport without being confounded by pieces of bulky, rigid (hard) plastic and cumbersome, stiff foams. It's the difference between Robocop and Spiderman. Robocop is built with protection around him like a shield; d3o is more like Spiderman, where the protection and the athlete are integrated together. It's a discrete, small and totally unrestricted layer of protection in the areas where you need it that wouldn't previously have been possible. It'... More About: Women , Men , Materials , Athletes , Innovative
Right brain vs. left brain: Which side are you on?
2007-10-12 16:01:00 Have you ever thought why some people can paint beautifully, but have difficulty adding two and two? Or why some people can understand the intricacies of calculus effortlessly, but struggle to write a one-page essay? It's all about which side of your brain dominates - the left or the right. The right is responsible for imagination, feelings and creativity, while the left is responsible for logic, details and facts. Want to know which side is dominant for you? Go to this link, look at the picture of the dancer and focus on which way she is turning. Is it clockwise? Or counter-clockwise? If clockwise is your answer, you use your right brain more often. If you saw her moving in the other direction, you use your left. If you look really hard and focus on the dancer, you can see that she changes direction. For me, she was turning clockwise, which means my right lobe is more dominant -- therefore I'm more creative. I imagine since it's also representative of dancing, arts and sports... More About: Left , Side , Brain
Brian Regan: Foods and labels
2007-10-12 04:21:00 Comedy Central says that critics and peers agree, Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality ... for those of you trying to keep fit and eat healthy. Well, you'll appreciate his view on serving sizes and nutrition labels. I laughed my ass off. Enjoy! More About: Labels , Foods
Pee & Poo: The Unflushables
2007-10-05 17:33:00 I know some of you wouldn?t talk about Pee or Poo, let alone think of buying it for someone as a gift; I however, think it's a great way for children (and adults for that matter) to open up the discussion about your bodily functions in an amusing (yet aesthetic) manner. The mere mention of words like "underpants" and "poop" make my boys laugh so hard that I've seen milk come out of their nose; they will fall off their seats when I bring these adorable toys home, giving them reason (and permission) to discuss their favorite subject.There's just something about boys (and men) and bodily functions! My husband is as easily entertained ... and will gladly bring this amusing set to his next social event. I guess it's true... answering the call of nature can be the most productive part of a person's day. It was for Emma Meggitt, the creator of these toilet humor character, who obviously got her inspiration from the bathroom.The only thing missing... a little Boggie.
The Rodeo: Mean bulls and big bucks
2007-10-02 22:55:00 My new favorite sport: The Rodeo . Cowboys who are willing to risk their necks for 8 seconds of riding glory and the possibility of prize money is thrilling to watch. Not to mention the thrill of watching someone jump off a horse to wrestle a 600 pound steer to the ground -- tell me you don't have to be in shape to do that! The death-defying confrontation between man and beast has made bull riding and the rodeo in general one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Just as spectators flock to a NASCAR race because of its inherent danger, the rodeo possesses a blood-and-guts excitement that sells tickets -- even Wall Street is taking notice. However, like most sports, to enjoy the rodeo (or feel the pain) you have to get to know the players. That means the riders and the animals. Make no mistake about it, there's a lot more involved than just a timer. Photos: From my recent trip to Cheyenne! More About: Bulls , Bucks , Odeo
Weighing in on The Celebrity Scale
2007-10-02 09:54:00 Your relationship with your scale is sort of like your relationship with your spouse. You get along just fine ? as long as it tells you what you want to hear. Wouldn't it be nice if you could always look forward to seeing it? Well, the Celebrity Weigh ing Scale is one way to improve the weighing ritual, it helps you see how you compare to your fave celebs, historical figures, and made-up characters. Settings replace unhealthy obsessions with clever similes. Or, if you prefer, you can step on up to the Animal Scale and see which animal you weigh. You could be anything from a little baby rabbit to a bear! Of course, these won?t tell you anything different from your old scale ? But it could make the news a little more tolerable.
Sexercise: Yes, both exercise and sex are good for you
2007-09-17 16:31:00 Blind dates who are much older than they claim online, drunk surgeons, O.J. Simpson. Not everyone deserves a second chance. Sex and exercise, on the other hand, are definitely worthy of a round two. You already know that exercise makes you look and feel better. But did you know that exercise, quite literally, makes you want to have sex? After a good workout (not limited to the gym, think hike, bike and climbing too), men and women alike experience a spike of testosterone (the famed "pump" of bodybuilding), the hormone that influences sexual arousal. And, yes, exercising improves blood flow to the genitals and reduces stress; a cycle which can lead to more sex. And, it seems that having more sex (which means at least twice a week), is better for you than previously thought. Sex can do wonders for everyone both physically and psychologically. You will gradually notice that the more sex you have, the more bounce you will have in each step (and the more sex you'll want) -- so i... More About: Exercise , Good
Could your iPod take the place of a pricey personal trainer? I think so
2007-09-13 19:20:00 You walk into your gym, say "hello" to the front desk and gleefully get set-up on your favorite cardio machine. Elliptical, no, treadmill... no, today let's try the stepmill. You do 10 minutes of cardio warm-up, bang out a set of push-ups, then, let's see, maybe some leg extensions, then, hmm, maybe some abs? Next, where were we? After 15 minutes you've lost a little steam and a lot of focus, you're looking at the guys (and girls) with the personal trainers and all of a sudden you're not at all sure if you're getting the full benefit of your gym time. Solution: Bring a trainer with you! Try one of these downloadable services and see which one is the right fit for you. And just think: If you can't bring yourself to refinance your house in the name of getting your own personal trainer, these are some really good options to keep you focused on your workout. * Cardio Coach - Cardio workouts - hence the name! * Pump One - A large range of focused workouts - predominantly... More About: Personal , Ipod , Personal Trainer , Place , Trainer
Stay active and healthy while on the road
2007-09-12 22:45:00 The bad news: You?re beat, you have the cosmic weekend hangover from hell, and because summer is over you can see nothing ahead of you but work, work, work. The good news: Work requires you to travel. So what better excuse to make your next trip the let-me-work-hard, let-me-play-harder kind? Sure, there?s the tried and true, like the Four Seasons, the Ritz , or even the Oberoi Udaiva in India ? But what about something a little more fitness oriented or something off the beaten path? Perhaps something more adventurous? Forget about the closet sized room that hotels actually try to pass off as a gym. Athletic Minded Traveler offers first-hand recommendations on the best places to exercise (and stay) across the country with new cities (including international destinations). They also provide the best in healthy and athletic-minded dining options, running route maps that can be printed or downloaded into an ipod, local retailers and more! Really, don?t hold back: When that next bus... More About: Healthy , Road , On The Road , Active , Stay
The Protein Bakery: One smart cookie
2007-09-11 15:13:00 Sweet Tooth? Somebody has been living out your baking fantasies. And, it seems that Stephen Charles Lincoln has; bakery owner, fitness instructor, and actor - People magazine even included him as one of the years 25 hottest bachelors in 2003. He started out in his kitchen, turning it into a sweet tooth's American Dream with The Prot ein Baker y .What? That's not what you were thinking? Well, before you start to wallow in disappointment, know this: there is a way to please both your sweet cravings and still keep your figure and it's by eating healthier snacks! Imagine, these delicious brownies are overfilled with proteins, and they do not make you hungry for more sweet stuff and they actually taste great!Just like the name implies, each cookie or brownie is packed with protein — at least six grams. They’re also lower in carbs and made with fiber, rolled oat flour, organic brown sugar, and other high-quality ingredients, so these l... More About: Smart
Vuru.com: Custom Vitamin Packs
2007-09-08 18:38:00 Vitamin B, Ginko, Omega-3 Fish Oil ? a person could spend a lot of time in a vitamin/supplement aisle. But not if Vuru has anything to do with it. This site has made taking your daily dose easy-peasy. First, surf for more than 2,000 aminos, enzymes, herbs, and multi-v?s from various top brand makers to create your own daily supplement packs. Then decide how many weeks this health kick will last (if you answer forever, tick the automatic refill option), and check out. They?ll be at your door in a few days so now there?s no excuse for skipping your vitamins. And, for shoppers who know their needs -- but not the appropriate remedies -- you can choose from already suggested packets including Cardio Support, Cold Support, Digestive Health, Hair, Skin & Nails, Weight Management, or the Vegan Veggie Pack and that's just the beginning. Just imagine... one packet and no bottles. Finally! Something easy to swallow. More About: Vitamin , Custom , Packs
Snowboard video Mack Dawg Productions
2007-09-02 14:09:00 Believe it or not, Utah's Wasatch Mountains and resorts like Park City Mountain (among many others) often get a coating of snow in September. Yes, that means it's time to start thinking about our winter adventure vacations. If you aren't ready to think about winter, vacations or snowboards, check out this video ... it will get your blood pumping and inspire you to head out and have some fun this winter! Tip: What not to do on the slopes! (Warning: Adult language) More About: Video , Snowboard
Breath Palette: 32 Flavors of Toothpaste and Mouthwash!
2007-09-01 17:24:00 Bad breath? Meet Brea th Palette . For the discerning brusher, this robust line of all-natural toothpastes and mouthwashes provides an alternative to the stale state of the current oral hygiene market. For the chefs and sommeliers in the crowd, flavor zero is a neutral-PH selection that can be used as a palette cleanser. Want a bit more adventure during your morning brush? Try the ZEN palette of flavors (rose, honey, lavender, lemon tea, and cola), or brush that sweet tooth away with the palette that includes Vanilla, Bitter Chocolate, Caramel, L'Espresso, and (gasp) Pumpkin Pudding. More About: Flavors , Toothpaste
Stripper 101: What happens in Vegas....
More articles from this author:2007-08-28 17:23:00 Men: It's Vega s ... do you know where your women are? You might want to check out a class called "Stripper 101" or who knows maybe you want to sign them up. The year-old class is held in a theater at the new Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino (formerly the Aladdin), and has become so popular that it's now offered daily. Approximately a dozen or so women, every day, from their 20s to 50s enthusiastically learn how to do a striptease. It's a sweat-inducing low impact aerobic workout designed to instill a positive body image and increase self-confidence, while developing a strong sense of sensuality. The mantra: Grab Life by the Pole! The fact is that you won't burn a ton of calories but it is still an exotic dancing workout that involves lunges, squats, kicks, and stretches that will reach all of the major muscle groups.It's not for everyone; some women even find the whole concept demeaning, but for the most part I'm all for trying new things. Who knows you may just end up fee... More About: Ripper 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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