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you're the multitasking type, you want your workouts to be three things — fast, efficient, and effective. Well, multitaskers, you're in luck: We've designed seven quick, equipment-free workouts that can be completed in five minutes tops, so you can squeeze in some exercise while you're waiting for the coffee to brew or for your love interest to text you back. If you're feeling extra ambitious, combine all seven circuits for a 35-minute total-body blast. 5-MINUTE ABS WORKOUT *1 minute static plank hold *30 second side plank (left side) *30 second side plank (right side) *30 V-ups *30 Russian twists *30 bicycles 5-MINUTE BUTT AND LEG WORKOUT *30 squat jumps *20 lunges (each side) *30 sumo squats *20 jumping lunges …Repeat X2! 5-MINUTE CHEST AND BACK WORKOUT *20 push-ups *20 tricep push-ups *20 supermans *1 minute plank hold …Repeat! 5-MINUTE CARDIO WORKOUT *1 ...

Beyond the jungle of treadmills, ellipticals, stair climbers and bikes is another maze of machines: contraptions with weights or cables or weights and cables. If you don't know what you're doing, we don't blame you for speed walking right past that equipment for another 45 minutes on the cardio machines. That's why we called on Ali Gritz, the assistant fitness manager at Crunch Gyms, to talk us through the best of the weight lifting machines. "A lot of woman are scared of the machines because they don't want to get too big, muscularly," she says. "But the reality is that creating lean muscle mass helps you get rid of body fat. Too many women do cardio for too long at an intensity that's too low — that's where weight lifting can actually help you." And, realistically, you'll never produce enough testosterone to get really jacked, anyway. So, go ahead. Follow Gritz's tips below, and we bet people will be asking you for ho...

Planks are the best. You can do them anywhere, and they work practically every muscle in your body (well, as long as you do them correctly). They're definitely one of the best exercises for your core, especially the transverse abdominals, which helps stabilize your spine and keep you upright. But hanging out in a simple pushup position for longer than 90 seconds can start to get boring. So...what can you do? Shake it up! While a plank is a stationary exercise, there's no reason you can't switch up the basic position — and amp up the benefits. Sara Haley, celebrity trainer and founder of fitness and lifestyle brand The Daily Sweat, shared six updates on plain old plank with us. Check them out! Elevated Plank Take your feet to an unstable service, like a stability ball or Bosu or, even better, a Kettlebell. Put the ball of one foot on top of the Kettlebell, and put the ball of your other foot on top of your flexed other heel. The instability will require you to...

Everyday heat styling can be damaging for your hair. That’s why we’ve gathered some of the best and elegant no heat hairstyles for you. These Hairstyles take just a few minutes and the effect is as if you’ve really spent much time. Upside Down French Braid Bun Twisted Headband Up-do Twisted Braid Braided Bun Side French Braid Game of Thrones Braid Braided Bun Inverted Side French Braid  Braid Within a Braid The Trifecta Braid Twisted Headband Low Ponytail Bun Braid Half Updo Fishtail Braid Braid Sock Bun Pull Through Braid Braided Top Knot Fishtail Side Bun

I click the light out and whisper good night to my husband. Two minutes later I hear his gentle rhythmical breathing. He’s already asleep. I on the other hand, am not. I often find it difficult to fall asleep, so I’d like to share a few tips with you. How to Sleep When You Can't Sleep. An awesome way to teach yourself to relax when your mind is buzzing. Normally, my mind is whirling. Full of useless things. A long list of things I didn’t get done today. A long list of things I need to do tomorrow. A long list of mundane things, important things, worrying things. Just things to mull over. Oh things! Please be quiet and go to sleep. So this is what I do. It’s one of my favourite bits of yoga class. The bit at the end when you do a little bit of relaxation. It’s really easy. Get in a Comfortable Position. You want to relax your body so either flat on your front or flat on your back. Relax Your Muscles Individually by focusing your attention on the.. I start by...

Uneven skin tone is a result of pigmentation. Some parts of skin appear darker than other parts of the body because excessive sun exposure damages the layers of skin which gives it color. These dark spots are visible on face, hands and legs, preventing your skin to look even and one toned. Also, Long term acne cause blemishes and marks that makes your skin look dull. It is important that you take precautions to avoid pigmentation. If the damage is done then there are ways to correct uneven skin tone. The best tip is to lighten the skin tone. Here are some tips to correct uneven skin tone: Sun Protection: Always wear sunscreen having SPF(sun protection factor) of at least 15 to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Apply it 30 minutes before leaving the house. Use sunscreens that contain zinc oxide and try to cover your face with hat or stay in shade to avoid direct sun exposure. The sun’s UV rays are strongest between 10 a.m to 4 p.m, avoid excessive sun exposure during thes...

  The majority of us nowadays ‘do not have the time’ to eat healthily and thus opt for fast food instead for a healthy one, while the polls rank fruits and vegetables very low on the scale selection of food! According to the scientists and nutritionists, it is not clear why most people in the West prefer such food to so great, amazing, beneficial, and above all, natural ingredients. The latter ingredients can provide us with all the materials we need to take in so that our body functions properly. Let’s take bananas as an instance. this fruit is the favorite food of monkeys, and it is not surprising because besides the fact that it tastes great, it is also very nutritious and it is a real treasure. According to nutritionists, if you consume two bananas a day for a month, your health condition is going to become significantly improved. HERE IS HOW AND WHY:  The amount of sodium in bananas is pretty low, and the amount of potassium is high, so this makes this frui...

Enlarged open pores are a common issue for many people. They contribute to unhealthy look. Open pores are actually openings of hair follicles. Each one of the pores contains a sebaceous gland, which produces the skin’s oils. It is through the pores that the oil and sweat reach the skin’s surface. However, when the pores are large, they are likely to cause other skin issues, including acne and blackheads. It is worth pointing out that the pores can never be completely removed and eliminated. However, there are some natural remedies which have proven to be very effective in reducing their appearance. Therefore, we decided to present you the most powerful natural remedies for reducing the appearance of the unsightly pores. Natural Recipes for Reducing Pores Lemon and Pineapple Juice Recipe The preparation of this juice is quite simple. All you should do is combine the juice from half a lemon and ½ a cup of pineapple juice. Then, soak a small clean face towel in the mixture and...

The function of the kidneys is extremely important for our health, as they filter 120-150 quarts of blood daily. Therefore, these organs, located below the ribs, maintain the blood stable, prevent the accumulation of waste and fluids in the body, stabilize the electrolyte levels, produce red blood cells, regulate blood pressure, and strengthen the bones. Yet, they often suffer from damage, which causes huge complications. Therefore, it is extremely important that you know the signs of kidney damage in order to prevent further health issues and treat the problem on time. These are the most common symptoms of improper function of the kidneys: Swelling Damaged kidneys often lead to swellings in the body, especially in the leg, ankle, hand, face, and feet areas. The body cannot remove the accumulated waste and fluids and they cause swellings. Fatigue When healthy, kidneys produce the hormone EPO (erythropoietin), which forms red blood cells. These cells are needed for t...