The hit pair Nagarjuna and Anushka are back again with a new project Damarukam to be directed by G. Srinivasa Reddy.
Anushka is said to have been finalised in Damarukam for her performance in Ragada. This movie is being produced by Venkat under the banner of RR Movie Makers. Initially, Ileana was to play the female lead but she is said to have opted out because of her busy call sheet.
What making news is the words of Nag..., Nagarjuna in loose talk said that Damarukam is his highest budgeted film so far in his career. This is going to be a socio-fantasy film and will have an ample dose of visual special effects and computer graphics. The film is likely to go on floors in February after Nagarjuna’s Rajanna gets wrapped up. Meanwhile, his Gaganam is gearing up for its release on 4th February.
Jan 18, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
ICICI Bank
Engineers Enclave, Chanda Nagar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Address : ICICI Bank Ltd., FLAT NO 101 & 102, GROUND FLOOR, SHRI KALKI TOWERS, PLOT NO 20, OPP TO HUDA BUS STOP, NH -9, CHANDANAGAR, HYDERABAD - 500050.
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Engineers Enclave, Chanda Nagar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Address : ICICI Bank Ltd., FLAT NO 101 & 102, GROUND FLOOR, SHRI KALKI TOWERS, PLOT NO 20, OPP TO HUDA BUS STOP, NH -9, CHANDANAGAR, HYDERABAD - 500050.
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Jan 17, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
How to Block a Website in All Web Browsers
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditThis action will require you to edit your Host file. Your host file is a computer file used to store information on where to find a node on a computer network.
Steps
In Windows XP- Click Start->All Programs->Accessories->Command Prompt.
- Click Command Prompt This will open a DOS command window.
- Type: notepad C:/Windows/System32/drivers/etc/hosts
- Locate the line 127.0.0.1 localhost
- To block the website google.com for example, just add this text under 127.0.0.1 localhost: 127.0.0.1 google.com, 127.0.0.1 www.google.com
- You can add as many sites any site, However you will need to prefix it with "127.0.0.1".
- You can add as many sites any site, However you will need to prefix it with "127.0.0.1".
Sources and Citations
- http://www.oyyas.com/articles/how-to-block-a-specific-website-on-your-computer - Original source, shared with permission.
Monday, January 17, 2011
How to Type in an URL Address Without Actually Doing It
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditHere you will learn a quick and easy way to make Internet surfing even faster.
Steps
- Type in the web address you wish to visit without www. or .com (e.g. google as opposed to www.google.com)
- Hold control (Ctrl) and press enter/return.
- Your browser will automatically add www. and .com.
Tips
- Some browsers don't require you to hold control (Ctrl).
Warnings
- This only works with sites that end with .com.
- This doesn't work with all browsers, however it will work with most.
Things You'll Need
- Windows or Linux (tested on Mandriva 2009) operating system
- Web browser
Monday, January 17, 2011
How to Avoid Stress on the Internet
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditBelieve it or not, using the Internet can be a major source of stress for some people. This article will offer some tips of relieving your web stress for good.;
Steps
- Don't post inflammatory comments in a thread/forum if someone else does it. Report it to moderators immediately. They are in the wrong, not you.
- Never log in from college or work. You can or may be traceable. Workplaces tend to have filtering/logging systems, and in some cases you can actually block objectionable sites via the HOSTS file. However, on the upside, logging systems do get deleted after a period of time.
- Don't get into complex, drawn-out arguments over an Internet site. Doing this can cause colleges to investigate, and possible legal threats from site owners. In one example, a British 16-year-old was banned from a forum who threatened legal action against him simply for posting nonsensical, if inoffensive information, and threatened to contact his ISP, but it was later withdrawn when it was revealed he had mental issues. This vignette reveals the dangers that can happen.
- Never use your real personal information. The only exception is when buying items with a credit card. Always use a pseudonym (e.g. if your name is Fred John Jones, then maybe John Jones as a pseudonym etc.)
- Accept that a forum is simply something to avoid getting worked up over. Many will disappear over time, despite the Internet supposedly keeping things for posterity.
- Don't use "fake mail" services". Aside from causing viruses/malware, they also can cause upset and harm and is possibly an unintentional form of bullying.
- Never save anything obscene or pornographic to your work or college PC.
Tips
- Never use keyloggers - computers are shared in many cases.
- Use the Internet for research, rather than pleasure when in workplace or college situations. In one example, a 16-year-old British boy was investigated by his college over misuse of the Internet and message boards and chat room sites. He was not expelled from college, but banned from the computers for a prolonged period of time without supervision. However, the individual did later reform, but his motivation for doing it was due to poor social skills rather than malice. It was not intentional, rather more due to lack of social skills, but this vignette attests to how a misunderstanding can have far-reaching consequences.
Warnings
- Keylogging software should not be used at all by employers. These tend to cause paranoia amongst individuals.
- Internet logs can and should be disposed of regularly, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2003 (if you are British).
Monday, January 17, 2011
How to Manually Delete Internet Browsing History
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditDon't know how to delete your Internet browsing history? Constantly revieling your secrets to your family? It isn't hard to delete the history, when you know how.
Steps
- Open your internet by double clicking it on the desktop.
- Move the mouse up towards the top of the screen towards the blue bar.
- On the far left of the blue bar is the word "file".
- Move 3 words over to "history".
- Click on it.
- On the bar that apears underneath click on the words "Show all history"
- Upon doing so a box full of all the sites you have visited will appear.
- From here you can right click on a page and press delete.
- Or for faster deleting, you can hold control and click a page then find another hold control and click again. This will allow you to click on many pages at once.
- Once you have the pages you want to delete selected, right click on one and press delete at the button of the little bar that appears.
Monday, January 17, 2011
How to Get Free Website Templates
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditDesigning and building a website is often a task left to designers, programmers and high priced software systems. In this article we will show you that some of the best things on the web are truly free.
Steps
- Determine Your Niche. This is usually the easiest part of starting the website template search process. If your business is Accounting, you might choose a business template. If you are an artist, then maybe an artist's template. Whatever you decide, it's best to begin right here.
- Choose a Colour Scheme. Choosing your colour scheme is important as it will help brand your design to your hobby, product or service. If you are in health care, you might want to choose green as it is a "healthy" colour. Finding a good colour chart will certainly help and there are plenty online. If you have a logo for your business or your niche, what are the colours? It's best to stay within your colour scheme to make the site more palatable and congruent with your design.
- Consider The Pages You Want To Build. We know there will be one main page, usually titled "Home" or "Main". But there are other pages that you may need such as, "About Us", "Who We Are", "Our Products" and "Contact Us". Writing down the names of these pages will help in your choice of template as some only include a single page while other may include a number of inner pages.
- Think about what 'Your Copy' will be. Also known as "text"; your copy is what you have written about each page. Whether it's "About Us" or even a "Contact Us" page - each page needs its own "copy" to stand apart from the other pages. This will tie in to your Search Engine Optimization (SEO - more about this further down) of each page to aid search engines in locating your work to display for their users.
- Start searching. You have all of your information ready and can now search for the perfect template... but what search terms do you use? A good suggestion would be "free web template". Or, if your business was accounting, you would search for "free business templates" or "free accounting template". Keeping the search to no more than three words is preferable. The search engine you use will bring up the best links for your search term - but lets not forget there are a few more pages - it's best to inspect them all. Some new websites that offer great new templates might not be on page one, so it's best to do some due diligence to find great work. As well, some of the sites that come up on the first page typically have older designs on them. In our example, we'll visit WebTemplex.com[1] for free websites.
- Use the new design. You have now found your design and have downloaded it to your computer. A suggestion would be to create a new folder to store the site in and to work from. You would hate to have the website and all the files sitting in your documents folder scattered around with other files. It's best to keep everything together. Once you have the site file downloaded it will probably be in a zip file. A zip file contains all of the documents, images and code all compressed in a tidy file. You will need an unzip utility such as Jzip or Winzip to "unzip" the file and extract the files to your new folder.
- Unzip the Files. Quite simply you will double click on the file and the appropriate unzip software will load. This is based on your decision of unzip utility. It will open and show you the files it has within it. You can click on any number of files and drag them to your designated folder. They will instantly uncompress once placed. Remember to save this zip file in a safe place in case you need to get an image or other file from it.
- Start building the site. Files Unzipped - Now Let's Build - for some, this scares people. You can't really hurt or "mess up" a website. In fact, everything you do only enhances it from this point. The files you will be editing will normally have the following file extensions: .html, .htm, .php, .shtml. For simpler sake, let's believe you are using an .html file. You will need something to edit the files with. By editing we mean that you will be entering your "copy", phone numbers, address - etc - on to the page. You can use Windows Notepad to edit the file and it really does a simple job - although the backend may look scary... if you read through the lines while looking at an image of the site you can start to get a feel for what each line means. Especially when you see text placement. There are other commercial HTML Editors on the market and they all do pretty much the same job as Notepad, just a tad more expensive.
- Edit Your Pages. As stated in Step 8 above, you'll open the file in Notepad by first starting the Notepad programme. You'll then click on "File", and then "Open" and browse for the first file to edit. The very first file you will edit will be index.html. So, with the file open in Notepad, you will take your copy, or other info and place it into the blocks provided or where other text resides. The other text on a template site may seem like a strange language, "lorem ipsum..." this is simply garble language used on most templates. Finding the location of the spot to add your text, simply type in what you want it to say and save the file. You can always click on the .html file and your browser will open showing you what it looks like after you made any changes. If when you open your file it appears distorted, simply go back and undo the changes - this is a great learning experience!
- Do some Search Engine Optimization (SEO). While you are writing your copy into your files keep in mind that the copy must be different than the copy of the other pages. If all pages had the same copy on them, your site would not garner the attention it would normally get. Each page must stand alone like it was its own website. You'll also use what are called "Keywords" within your writing to describe the page as it matches the text. For instance, this page could use the keywords, "website template". If your business was accounting then you would certainly add in the keywords, "accounting", finances", "taxes" etc.
- Upload the files. Once you have all of the files the way you want them it's time to upload them to your host. This is often referred to as FTP'ing, or uploading. This is the process of taking all of the images and files and uploading them to your host. You will simply start your FTP programme and sign in to your web hosting account. Most FTP software allows you to transfer files much like transferring files in windows; where you select a file and drag and drop it into another folder. This new folder is actually the server where your domain is being hosted.
- Check Your Work - Once the website is uploaded, check each page to make sure you are not missing an image or that text is misspelled or missing.
Tips
- Beware some template sites that force you to sign up or leave their site name in the footer of your website. Generally a free template does come with restrictions. Its best to read about any prior to use.
- Also beware of any strange code you may see in the footer of most templates. Often-times the designer may encrypt the footer to place their signature (sig) link on it or, may have placed a link for malware. If you see a large block of "funny" looking code in the footer, email the designer and ask what it is prior to launching your website.
Things You'll Need
- Unzip utility software like Jzip or Winzip
- Windows Notepad or HTML Writer Software
- FTP Software
- Domain Name
- Hosting Account
- Active Internet account
Sources and Citations
Article provided by wikiHow, a wiki how-to manual. Please edit this article and find author credits at the original wikiHow article on How to Get Free Website Templates. All content on wikiHow can be shared under a Creative Commons license.
Monday, January 17, 2011
How to Move the Computer Mouse With the Keyboard
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditHave you ever broken a computer mouse or lost it? If you did then read on to find out how to control your mouse with the keyboard!
Steps
- Open the start menu by pressing the windows key (the key with the flag on it.)
- Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to move to the desired selection.
- Keep pressing the up arrow until the control panel icon is highlighted, then press enter. If control panel isn't listed, then press the windows key+R. It should open run so then you can type "control panel" without the quotes in the run box then press enter. It will then open control panel.
- Next, you need to look for "accessibility options". When you see it, keep pressing the Tab key until it is highlighted, then press enter.
- Now press the Tab key again and again until the "keyboard" word at the top is highlighted.
- Press the right arrow key until you get to the "mouse" page, then press the Tabs key once and press space bar.This will enable MouseKeys. You can press the Tabs key and then press space bar again to access the MouseKeys settings (speed, shortcut key, slow down key, etc.)
- Now press the Tabs key until you get to "Ok" and now you can use the numeric keypad (the number pad on the right of your keyboard with the arrows on it) to move the cursor around the screen. If enabled, you can hold down the Ctrl or Shift key with the direction to speed up the cursor or slow down.
Tips
- Additional directions are upper right:9, lower right:3, upper left:7, lower left:1.
- Press 0 to click and hold.
- Press Shift+F10 to right click.
- Press 8 to click.
Things You'll Need
- Keyboard
- Computer
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Sunday, January 16, 2011
How to Exercise With Asthma
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditWhen you have asthma it's still important that you still exercise daily and stay in shape. A good thing to do is talk to your doctor about asthma medicines. Last thing you want is an asthma attack. Make sure you know how to control your asthma before doing hard or medium exercise.
Steps
- Make sure you have some sort of asthma inhaler. Always have it near by when you exercise, like in your pocket.
- Take your normal dose 15 minutes before exercising.
- When you exercise and you feel as if you're wheezing, then stop for a minute and take your medicine again.
- If you don't have your medicine with you, then once you start wheezing, stop and sit down for about 20 mins, until your breathing is normal.
- Don't wait too long once you start wheezing or have difficulty breathing, because you could easily get an attack.
Tips
- Running is what you should really be careful about because it can have the most effect on breathing
- Swimming is one of the best sports you can do with asthma.
Warnings
- Never exceed dose! it can be extremely dangerous.
- When you have an attack and you have no medicine then get help right away and rest your body and don't move.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
How to Workout at Home Using Hand Weights
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditThis entire workout is convenient and can be done anywhere, using only hand weights. This is a circuit training workout; you do one exercise immediately after the other. You keep moving, keep your heart rate up, your muscles stay warm and you burn more calories! Let's Workout!
Steps
- Buy a set of dumbbells at your local sporting goods store. If possible, purchase 2-3 sets of different weights. i.e., 10 lbs., 15 lbs., 20 lbs.
- Wear comfortable workout clothing and fitness shoes.
- Read and do the following exercises for a complete total body workout!
- Enjoy!
- Squats: Starting position: Hold a weight in each hand, feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart, core tight, shoulder blades retracted, knees slightly bent. Squats may also be done using an exercise ball, along the wall as shown in the image. Motion: Slowly squat down until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Hold a beat and exhale as you return to starting position. Repeat 10-15 reps. Concentrate on feeling the muscles in the legs, hamstrings, butt and calves, contract and release throughout the entire movement.
- Bent over rows: Starting position: Hold a weight in each hand, feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart, core tight, shoulder blades retracted. Bend over until your back is flat and parallel to the floor. Bend the knees slightly to take strain off lower back, let arms hang comfortably down, arms should hang under your shoulders. Motion: Slowly lift the weights upward, keeping the elbows tight into the body, exhaling upon exertion. Palms facing forward. Feel the muscles in the back and lats contract. Hold a beat. Return to starting position. Repeat 10-15 reps. Keep your back flat, focus on letting your back do the work; not your traps.
- Push Ups: Starting position: Support your body with your arms and feet, arms slightly wider than shoulder width, your body in a plateau. Beginners put your knees on the floor. Keep the core muscles tight, head in a neutral position.Motion: Slowly lower your body down, bending at the elbows. Lower until your chest almost touches the floor. Exhale as you push up to starting position. Vary your hand positions to focus on different muscles: a close grip hand position puts more emphasis on the triceps.
- Overhead Tricep Extensions: Starting position: Stand with feet shoulder width apart, knees soft, core tight. With both hands, hold a weight directly overhead, elbows next to the ears. Motion: Slowly lower the weight behind your head, keeping the elbows next to the ear in a fixed position throughout the entire motion. The elbow acts as a pivot and does not move away from the side of your head. Repeat 10-15 reps. Keep abs tight, exhale as you press the weight upward upon exertion.
- Alternating Shoulder Presses:Starting position: Seated or standing. Hold a weight in each hand, at shoulder level, palms facing outward. Abs and core tight. Motion: Press the weight upward, straightening the arm, keeping a slight bend in the elbow at the top of the motion. Repeat other arm, 10-15 reps. each arm. This motion can also be done pressing both arms at the same time instead of alternating.
- Standing Bicep Curls: Starting position: Hold a weight in each hand, arms hanging at your sides. Feet slightly wider than shoulder width, knees soft. Motion: Curl up one weight, keeping the elbows tight into the body. Exhale as you return to the starting position. Repeat other arm. 10-15 reps. both arms. Twist your wrist outward at the top of the curling motion to isolate the bicep muscle completely.
- Crunches: Starting position: Lie flat on the floor, knees bent, feet up on chair. Push the small of your back down into the floor, raise head and upper back off the floor, looking up at the ceiling, arms crossed across your chest. Motion: Making sure your head and upper back are already off the floor, lift your upper body higher off the floor, contracting your abdominal muscles completely. Hold a beat and return to starting position. Work up to 5, 10, 25-50 reps maintaining strict form. Make sure that you don't let your head or upper back touch the floor to keep your abdominal muscles engaged.
Tips
- Definitions:
- Circuit: A complete cycle of all the exercises on the list.
- Set: 10-15 repetitions of one exercise.
- Repetition: a single motion of a given exercise.
- Circuit: A complete cycle of all the exercises on the list.
- The specific sequence of the exercises focuses on the larger muscle groups first and transitions to the smaller muscles. Do 10-15 "Repetitions" per "Set."
- Do one set immediately after the other, no resting in between sets.
- Start off with 1 complete circuit and work your way up to 3 circuits. *Increase the amount of weight lifted each circuit.
Warnings
- Consult a physician before starting this or any exercise routine.
Things You'll Need
- Hand weights/dumbbells you can purchase at any local sporting goods store.
- Exercise clothes and shoes.
- A good attitude!
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Sunday, January 16, 2011
How to Stay Fit and Stay Healthy
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditAre you addicted to junk food, or some type of food that is considered "Junk"??? Do you eat it everyday like it's a curse? Or do you think Physical Education is so hard, that you can't even do one push-up? Well, set down your snack, and stop trying to do push-ups for one second to read this article. Don't be ashamed that you are afraid to go in public because of your weight. All of us in this crazy world are one. After reading this article, go out and buy fruits and vegetables, and keep practicing those push-ups, because "You have to try it, before you like it."
Steps
- Start working-out. If you have ever seen a TV series called "The Biggest Loser" or "Losing it with Jillian", You think that it is real easy. If you think that, go to a gym. Your in for a big surprise.
- Start eating "Healthy" foods. Say goodbye to Cheeto's, say hello to the "green giant".
- Get a Wii with the game wii fit, or wii fit plus. This game is not only for exercising but it's for fun too! Try it.
- Exercise with your "BFF". You don't want to be alone when you are exercising do you?
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Sunday, January 16, 2011
How to Maintain Your Current Weight
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditWeight management encompasses an array of ways to maintain a current body weight. Weight management is different from weight loss in that you're not trying to shed pounds (which can be challenging). You're just trying to not gain them. Here are some tips.
Steps
- Be mindful of your weight. It's your best feedback for how your lifestyle and diet are affecting your body. A big part of the reason people gain weight is because it happens gradually, and they don't notice until they've gained a significant amount. Balancing energy intake and energy expenditure is the basis of weight management throughout life.
- Keep in mind that fluctuations of 1-3 lbs are normal throughout the week or even during the day. Do not become obsessive about weighing yourself daily; this mindset can become counterproductive. Because of fluctuations in weight during the week, recommendations say weighing yourself once per week is sufficient to help maintain your weight.
- Eating a well balanced, healthy diet helps control caloric intake and maximizes vitamin and mineral intake. When your body has all the needed nutrients it requires, your energy levels stay high and you feel good about yourself. All these factors contribute to motivation to maintain a healthy diet, which in turn makes managing your current weight easier.
- Balancing physical activity is imperative to maintaining your current weight. The American Heart Association, American Dietetic Association, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 60 minutes of moderate level exercise, daily, to maintain weight with out weight loss. Keep in mind that all exercise is beneficial, even if you can not reach the 60 minute goal each day. Try breaking your exercise routine into portions i.e. a few 15 minute walks per day.
- Creating a positive outlook on healthy eating, exercise, and weight will make weight management more effective and enjoyable.
Tips
- What is a healthy weight? For women, 100 pound for the first 5 feet of height, plus 5 pounds for each additional inch of height. For men, 106 pounds for the first 5 feet, plus 6 additional pounds for each inch of height.
- Utilize the Food Guide Pyramid at www.mypryamid.gov to help plan healthy meals, track calories and exercise, and to find more advice on weight management.
- Consider consulting a Registered Dietitian, the only credentialed nutrition experts, to help plan meals, identify problem areas in diet and exercise, and to provide novel approaches to weight management.
- Dr. Oz's weight management tips (combined with weight loss): http://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery-health/33562-dr-oz-weight-loss-video.html
Warnings
- Always consult your primary physician if you have special health conditions or considerations when starting an exercise program or changing your current diet.
Things You'll Need
- Gym memberships are beginning to be covered by health insurance companies. Look into cost effective strategies to keep your enthusiasm for exercise alive.
- Non-food reward systems are a great way to stay on track during lifestyle modifications. Allow yourself a little splurge for staying on track.
- Look into farmers market options in your cities. Not only do farmers markets support local economy, you get exercise while shopping for natural foods.
Related wikiHows
- How to Get a Beach Body
- How to Enjoy Getting Exercise
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Sources and Citations
- L. Kathleen Mahan, Sylvia Escott-Stump. Krause's Food and Nutrition Therapy; 12th edition. Saunders, 2008
- Weight Control Information Newtwork: Weight Management.Web accessed April 10, 2010. <http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications>
- American Dietetic Association. Web accessed May 10, 2010. <http://www.eatright.org>
- United States Department of Agriculture: My Pyramid. Web accessed May 10, 2010. <http://mypyramid.gov>
- K-State Extension- Johnson County. Homepage link. http://www.johnson.ksu.edu/. Accessed May 10, 2010
Sunday, January 16, 2011
How to Burn Fat at Home
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditIf you want to burn fat quickly combining cardiovascular training and strength training in your routine will ensure you see results in no time. The workouts don't have to include equipment that takes up half your living room or half your wallet if you know what to get. Here are some suggestions for great first-purchases to help get your fat burning at home program underway on a budget. All items should be available at your local sporting goods or fitness equipment retailer.
Steps
- Make free weight exercises using dumbbells and barbells the foundation of your in-home gym fitness program. Free weights are compact, easy to store and take care of. Lifting free weights also gives you more strength training bang for your buck, because it works multiple muscle groups within an exercise. Focus on the basic compound exercises, such as squats, deadlifts and bench presses.
- Use resistance bands. They offer a complete and highly effective strength training workout to build muscle and burn fat in a space-saving, inexpensive and highly portable form. Similar in look to a jump rope, the bands are made of plastic tubing and come in differing resistance levels (light, medium or heavy or specific pound equivalents). Whatever exercises you can do with free weights you can basically do with resistance bands. Most bands come with exercise illustrations, some even offer instructional videos. You can also find free resistance band exercises for burning fat on the internet, so there is no excuse not to get started.
- Get a cardio workout. Whilst strength training is great for muscle building, cardio workouts will burn more calories during the exercise. Start doing simple exercises at home like push-ups, pull-ups, squats and abdominal crunches. Also consider fun activities which you could do with friends like walking, running, cycling, and swimming.
Tips
- Strength training for women will not make you look bulky. Although it will help with increasing more muscle mass, which is what you want to boost your metabolism and burn fat, you will not get the bulky appearance as women don't build as much muscle as men. The female bodybuilders which you see in magazines have been training for years and they are probably not doing it naturally.
- Make sure to include strength training exercises with free weights, resistance bands, your own body weight, in your routine. Increasing your muscle mass is fundamental to burning fat as it increases your metabolism. A high metabolism will make you burn more calories even at rest, as your muscles require more energy for fuel.
- Weight lifting gloves help you keep your form and prevent injury by giving you a better grip on free weights. They cover the palm of your hand and stop at the fingers to give your hands maximum mobility. Make sure you get a snug but not-too-tight fit. Try them on before buying.
- A weight bench can provide balance and support for working with free weights. Make sure you go for quality construction and stability – the bench should sit solidly on the floor and not rock in place when you sit or lean on it, and should have adequate padding. Try it out by lying down on your back on the bench that resists ripping.
Things You'll Need
- Dumbbells
- Barbells
- Weight bench
- Resistance bands
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Sunday, January 16, 2011
How to Improve Physical Fitness
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditPhysical fitness can improve your confidence and energy, and most of all it makes you feel great. This article will give you advice on how to improve your physical fitness.
Steps
- Get motivated. Find something to make you want to improve your physical fitness. Write down a goal and what you will achieve by improving your physical fitness. This really helps you want to reach you goal. For example: "If I improve my physical fitness I could get on the rugby team next year, I could get a healthier looking body, I could drop down a dress size, etc."
- Get started. Eat healthier foods (such as fruits, vegetables, fish, lean meat, etc.)and eat at the right time of the day (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Drink lots of water to keep you hydrated, drinking lots of water can also result in weight loss because when you drink water you flush out unhealthy fluids.
- Do daily exercise. Always do stretches before you Exercycle because if you don't you're more likely to pull a ham string or feel more pains and aches.
- Exercise definitely improves your fitness. It helps you sustain fitness activities for longer. More strength, agility and energy can be gained by doing regular exercise.
- To improve your physical fitness, exercise later in the day, because when you do you can go to sleep easily. Or if you don't have time to exercise later in the day exercise frequently but do not tire yourself out. Example -the occasional set of pushups,sit ups, starjumps etc, about every two or three hours.
- By following these steps every day you are sure to improve your fitness in weeks. Remember, Eat healthy, Exercise Daily, Have a goal in mind and you're sure to improve.
Tips
- Here are different types of physical activities you can do to improve your fitness.
- Running -running can be boring but it definitely does help. The tip to running is focus and your ability to carry on.
- Biking-Biking is good for your fitness as well it challenges you as well as your bike .
- Swimming-A tip to swimming is strength to break through the water.
- Weights
- Dancing
- Sports
- Walking at a brisk pace
- Running -running can be boring but it definitely does help. The tip to running is focus and your ability to carry on.
Warnings
- Don't over do exercise. Only exercise moderately.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
How to Burn Fat by Running
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditWe all want to burn fat and running is the perfect way to do so. It is easier than going to the gym and more practical as you just have to step out of the front door and you can run anywhere!
Steps
- Find a suitable route for your run/jog (a park would be perfect but even just around the block will work).
- Start off slowly gathering speed every minute, remember to move your arms, this will help you burn more calories.
- Start running. Running for 30 mins will burn a good amount of calories. The longer you run the slower you should go; otherwise you will get tired out and will not be able to complete your run.
Tips
- Drink plenty of water to make sure you don't get dehydrated.
- Do not eat a large meal immediately before your run as you may start to feel very sick with all the bouncing.
- Wear comfortable exercise clothes and always wear a pair of GOOD QUALITY trainers.
- run/jog with a friend or partner to help keep you motivated and keep your mind off the running.
Warnings
- Do not push yourself too hard
- If you start to feel light-headed or sick take a break or go home.
- Do not run in icy, snowy, stormy or slippery conditions. you can run in rain as long as it is not too heavy.
- remember to drink lots of water.
Things You'll Need
- Good quality trainers
- Comfortable and good exercise clothes
- A bottle of water
- ipod/mp3 (optional)
Sunday, January 16, 2011
How to Get the Most out of Your Workout
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditGetting and staying in shape can be difficult for a lot of people. It is very common and yet people sometimes feel so alienated because of it. So, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your workouts and eventually reach your optimum health and fitness goals.
Steps
- First, be assured that this happens to a lot of people. Keeping up motivation is hard when you aren't seeing the results you want.
- Set your goals. Physically write them out so you can refer to them when your motivation is faltering or if you just need a little boost.
- Make small and large goals. Step-by-step goals are the easiest to achieve and you will be able to easily track your fitness progress.
- Make a workout schedule. By writing out a schedule, you will be more likely to stick with it and follow it. You wouldn't want to throw off your schedule,right?
- Stretch. If you don't already stretch before and after workouts, start now. And if you do, try adding a few more minutes of stretching in the middle of your day or before you go to sleep. Stretching relieves stress and tension and helps get you to relax.
- Keep a food journal. If your problem is overeating or not eating what you should be eating in order to reach your goals, write it down. And the next step with that is to show someone. Some people find that because they have to show someone what they have eaten, they are less likely to eat things they are not supposed to.
- Keep a fitness journal. This will help you to track where you've been, where you are going, and how you are progressing. Soon, you'll be able to see that you can run, bike, walk faster than you did before and at higher intensity levels. It is always a huge motivator when you can see improvement.
- Eat something small before you workout. You need to make sure you body has some energy before you go in for the long haul. You will find that you will have better results and can last longer on the treadmill or in that cycling class if you have a little food in the stomach.
- Oftentimes, people hit a plateau. It is hard to get over that brick wall, but it is possible. You have several choices. You can kick up your workouts to an even higher intensity or try a weight loss pill to jump-start your metabolism and get it cranking away again.
- Drink plenty of water. And not just during and after a workout. You should be drinking water throughout the entire day.
- Find cardio exercises that you actually enjoy doing. If you hate the treadmill with a passion, find something else. Try cycling, elliptical, tennis, dance, aerobics, water aerobics, long walks, or anything else you can think of. It doesn't have to feel like exercise for it to work.
- Just meeting with a personal trainer once a month can help you target your problem areas. Ask your personal trainer about exercises for specific body parts that you are having trouble with toning up and trimming down.
- Get plenty of sleep. When we don't get enough sleep, we stress our bodies out. When our bodies are stressed out, they will generally retain to weight. And who wants that?
- Eat 4-6 times a day. To maintain a healthy weight, keep the portions smaller, like for women. For men interesting in gaining muscle mass and size, at every meal eat a source of protein (chicken,beef,eggs,fish) and carbs (rice, bread, potato) to keep your body well supplied with nutrients for growth. Eat every 2-2 1/2 hours a day.
- Stay positive. You'll be surprised at the results optimism can bring.
Warnings
- Don't have your goal be skinny. Instead, try to be healthy.
Related wikiHows
- How to Start an Ab Workout
- How to Have a Workout in the Pool
- How to Start the Recommended Workout Diet
- How to Quickly Recover from a Brutal Workout
Sources and Citations
Article provided by wikiHow, a wiki how-to manual. Please edit this article and find author credits at the original wikiHow article on How to Get the Most out of Your Workout. All content on wikiHow can be shared under a Creative Commons license.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
How to Improve Stamina
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditStamina means having the strength and energy to endure an activity, illness or stressful situation for an extended period of time. People most commonly use the word stamina when referring to exercise, sports and other physical activities of the body or cognitive exercises of the brain. Generally, however, increasing stamina means decreasing fatigue when performing the activity.
Steps
- Eat a healthily-balanced diet. A well-balanced, low-fat diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables and lean meats keeps your body healthy and increases both your physical and mental stamina.
- Eat several smaller meals throughout the day rather than one or two large meals, to keep your body steadily supplied with energy.
- Snack on fruits, raw vegetables, nuts and other lean proteins between meals. Carry high-energy fruit and nut mixes with you during times of extended performance, such as hiking, cycling or cramming for final exams.
- Eat several smaller meals throughout the day rather than one or two large meals, to keep your body steadily supplied with energy.
- Get plenty of physical exercise for optimal health and increased stamina.
- Although physical exercise makes you tired immediately after you finish, regular exercise increases your energy level and stamina in the long run.
- Cardiovascular exercise, such as aerobics, running, biking and dancing, exercise your heart and lungs, increasing the efficiency with which your body supplies oxygen to the muscles. As a result, your body's endurance and stamina increase and fatigue levels decrease.
- Lead an active life. Basically, any type of movement is good for your cardiovascular health. Wear a pedometer and shoot for a goal of 10,000 steps every day.
- Although physical exercise makes you tired immediately after you finish, regular exercise increases your energy level and stamina in the long run.
- Choose an activity that you love. It is easier to increase stamina and endurance if you enjoy the activity you are doing.
- Gradually build up to the desired level of performance. Start out slow by doing the activity for 30 minutes the first time. Increase the duration of your performance by realistic intervals until you reach your goal.
- Involve others in the activity to make it more fun.
- Bring the kids, the dog or a neighbor when you go for your daily run or walk. Or, join a gym where you can make friends and exercise together.
- Keep your motivation high and increase your stamina for studying during final exam week by hosting study sessions for friends.
- Bring the kids, the dog or a neighbor when you go for your daily run or walk. Or, join a gym where you can make friends and exercise together.
- Visualize your goal by closing your eyes to see yourself finishing the race or getting an A on the final exam. Avoid focusing on the challenges, obstacles or hurdles you may face before reaching your goal.
Tips
- Give yourself plenty of physical or cognitive breaks to avoid fatigue.
Warnings
- Keep up a steady pace and don't break your routine. Taking a day off from the activity may be a helpful break, but allowing yourself to skip it too many days in a row may make it much harder to resume the activity.
Sources and Citations
- http://www.ohio.edu/ohiotoday/fieldnotes/davelevy.cfm
- http://cterfile.ed.uiuc.edu/mahara/view/view.php?id=170
- http://njaes.rutgers.edu/health/wellness-tip.asp
Jan 15, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
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