Thursday, 27 September 2012

Exercise For Biceps and Triceps

Barbell Curls (Biceps)
The standard exercise to build big biceps. Stand holding the barbell with your arms straight down by your sides, with palms facing outwards. Curl the barbell up towards you chest, pause and then lower it back down slowly.
 Hammer Curls (Biceps) 
Another great exercise for the biceps and forearms. Stand holding a pair of dumbbells with your arms straight down by your sides, with palms facing inwards. Curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders, pause and then lower them back down slowly.
 Preacher Curls (Biceps)
 An exercise that is all about sculpting the biceps and adding terrific width. Sit with your chest against the preacher curls bench, with your armpits firmly hugging the top of the bench. Grab a barbell and extend your arms down fully to the floor. Curl the bar upwards, pauses and then lower the bar to the starting position slowly.
 Incline Dumbbell Curls (Biceps) 
Set an incline bench to 45 degrees. Sit on the bench with a pair of dumbbells with an underhand grip, arms extended by your side. Make sure your back is flat against the bench. Curl the dumbbells upwards towards your shoulders, pause and lower them back down slowly.
 Low Pulley Curls (Biceps) 
Stand facing the machine and grab the bar on the low pulley. Making sure you keep your back straight, curl the bar up towards your chest, pause and then lower it back down to the starting position slowly.
 Underhand Grip Pull-ups’ (Biceps) 
Probably the most effective way of building big guns. Grab a pull-up bar with an underhand grip. Pull yourself up until your chest is almost touching the bar, pause and then lower yourself back down slowly. Keep your legs crossed behind you during the exercise for stability.
 Cable Press Downs (Triceps)
 A great move to build massive triceps. Attach a short bar to the overhead cable and stand Facing the machine. Grab the bar, and keep your elbows tucked in by your sides tightly, arms bent. Push the bar down towards extending your arms, pause and then raise the bar back to the starting position. Remember; keep your elbows against your body the whole time.
 Overhead Rope Pushdowns (Triceps)
 Another great move for the triceps. Attach a rope extension to the overhead cable. Stand facing away from the machine and grab the rope. Lean forward slightly and push the rope down until your arms are extended with your hands in front of your head, pause and then return to the starting position slowly.Feel the burn. Pressups (Triceps)
 An almost forgotten move that is a classic triceps builder. Get into the classic press up position. Keeping your body straight and your abs tight, lower your chest until it almost touches the floor, pause for 2 seconds and then push yourself up again. Alternate between wide arm, close arm and regular arm pressups for the best results.
 Dips (Triceps)
 Another classic move that gets results quickly. Put your hands on the edge of a flat bench behind you, palms down and shoulder width apart. Extend your legs out in front of you. Keeping your hands on the bench, lower yourself to the floor, pause for 5 seconds and then press yourself up until your elbows are locked.

Monday, 24 September 2012

Fitness Tips For Mens

Fitness Coaching
Mindset is important, as well as education and self-motivation. Fitness coaching provides professional knowledge, supervises the workout program, and encourages a fun, safe and effective workout. Fitness coaching can fine-tune the program to achieve better results, to make it personal for a man to be able to do it at his own pace. Fitness coaching can motivate a man to get in the right frame of mind on making smarter food choices and incorporating long walks into the morning and evening commute.
 Fitness Nutrition 
Real life wellness begins with healthy eating habits. These include changing a man’s eating habits—not his diet—to eating healthier foods such as greener, leafier vegetables and fresh fruits each day, cutting down on salt intake and cutting out starches and sweets, and drinking lots of water. Daily servings of whole grain foods help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer. Switch from high fat to low fat diet—regular milk to skim milk and regular cheese to light cheese.
 Fitness Lifestyle
Life is too short for it to be all beer and skittles. Lifestyle changes can start with small things in the comfort of a man’s home. Fitness lifestyles promote healthy mind, body, and spirit. Fitness lifestyles can include fun, low impact workout with the family. These fun exercises at home are perfect ways to stay in shape and spend time with family members. The camaraderie of a team atmosphere and buddy system can relieve stress and leave a man feeling centered and calm. Exercise at home and fitness walking are ways to promote kids fitness and fitness exercise that will serve children throughout their lives.
 Fitness Commitment 
Commit to healthy lifestyle behaviors to stay fit. Write down fitness goals; short-term and long-term goals, never mind how indistinct these are, doing something is a lot better than doing nothing. A short-term goal is modest and represents a number of steps beyond current life style and behavior, while a long-term goal is the finish line—how a man sees himself in six months, in a year or two. Start out slowly and try to progress each week from moderate to vigorous. Remember that healthy living brings substantial health benefits that include chronic disease prevention, like heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, colon cancer, breast cancer, and osteoporosis.
 The primary benefit of a healthy living is increased physical independence. It is never too late to commit to a healthier lifestyle—fitness nutrition, fitness exercise, fitness sports, and fitness life style. It is never too late to decrease risk of heart attack, lower bad cholesterol in the blood, reduce risk of cancer and diabetes, avoid the need for gallstone surgery, reduce risk of hip fracture, and prevent depression, colon cancer, constipation, osteoporosis, and impotence. Therefore, keep fitness first and keep it steady.

Saturday, 22 September 2012

Face Cleansing Tips


Cleansing is the essential part of facial and daily routine.
 You can do cleansing before applying makeup or you can also do cleansing to make your skin clean and clear. 
Here is the way you can do soft cleansing of your face First of all wet your hands with water and put the cleansing milk on your hand Start from the neck. 
You can use 2 to 3 fingers of your hand if you will use all the fingers it will give harsh affect on your face. 
On neck start cleansing in upward strokes 
Then coming on to the cheeks it will be also done in upward strokes 
From cheeks take your fingers in downward stroke and come to chin and then from chin upward stroke come to ears 
Forehead will also be done in upward strokes but the movement of your fingers will be from eyebrows to temple area 
In the middle of eyes give inward strokes towards nose Movement of fingers on nose will also be in upward strokes
 Upward strokes tightens the skin that is why we practice it so
 Do all the steps from 15 to 20 times depending upon the time you want to give to cleansing but do all this with soft hands On eyes give the fingers movements in round on close eyes

Thursday, 20 September 2012

Kitchen Tips

The Kitchen should be in the South-East corner of the main building or the flat. The main Kitchen platform should be in the East and the South-East corner. The platform should not touch the east and the south walls of the kitchen. It should be at least one to three inches away from the kitchen we can also take a projection of 1 or 2 inches while constructing the kitchen. Stove or gas burner should be in the south-east corner, a few inches away from the wall. The gas burner should not be in front of the main door of kitchen. Adjacent to the kitchen platform, another L shaped platform near the south wall for keeping micro oven, mixer, grinder etc. will be very useful. The washbasin (sink) of the platform should be in the north-east corner as far as possible. Pitcher of water and utensils for drinking water should be in the north-east or the north side. Essential commodities like boxes of grain, spices, pluses etc. should be in the south or west direction. The entrance door should not be in any of the corners. Doors in the east, north and west are useful. Dining table in the kitchen should be in the west or North West side. Light weight articles should be kept in the east or the north. While cooking, the face should be towards the east. There should be one or two windows or air holes in the east and west. An exhaust fan in the gap is useful. Color of floor and walls should be yellow, orange, rose, chocolate or red, but not black or white as far as possible. A freeze in the kitchen should be in the south-east, south, west and north direction. If it is in the south-west direction the it should be a feet away from the corner otherwise it always gets out of order.

 Note: Never place the stove under a window, as energy is lost through glass and external walls. The kitchen should not be in the south-east direction. A kitchen in the west direction can be tolerated. If in north-east direction mental tension increases and one may suffer great looses. If in south-west direction life at home becomes difficult because of clashes. Expenditure increases if in the north-west and progress reduces. Danger of burnt from fire, hot water etc.

Wednesday, 19 September 2012

Summer makeup tips


Before starting the makeup process, apply an ice cube on the clean face as this clogs the pores and the skin becomes more matte. If you have a mixed or oily skin, apply a gel-cream or a moisturizing lotion in order to prevent the sebum outbreak.

Say no to foundation. When it comes to foundation, specialists say that it is better to avoid it during summer. Therefore, you should avoid applying foundation and go only for some blush in order to emphasize your cheekbones. Still, if you really need foundation, choose a moisturizing, matte one.

Powder. For a more natural look, you can successfully replace foundation with powder. Even though powder is not strongly recommended either, if you still decide to use it, choose it in a light, smooth texture and colors such as golden-brown, raspberry pink, dark red or a darker pink.

Bronze powder. Always avoid applying bronze powder just after applying moisturizing cream. This will make the process much more difficult. Therefore, your skin should be dry. Apply it along the forehead, Nose Bridge, cheeks, a bit on the chin and neck.

Blush. For a more natural, daytime makeup use creamy and smooth, fluid textures, rather transparent, and warm colors. If you want a sun-kissed effect use a brush and apply some blush on the nostrils.
At the beach. Everyone knows that at the beach makeup is totally forbidden. This is not just because you cannot tan, but when you'll get out of the water you'll look rather strange and scary. Moreover, the substances in makeup products combined with sun rays can really harm your skin. Nevertheless, there are two products you can use on this occasion. First, there is the water proof mascara applied in one lightly coat. Then, there is the lip gloss in shimmery shades.

Daytime makeup. For this type of makeup, a blush is the secret weapon. However, make sure it is bronze for brunettes, and pink, coral or peachy for blondes. Blush plays the role of refreshing the skin. Use natural colors for eyeshadow such as beige, warm shades of brown, pink and orange. You can use black or brown mascara as long as you don't overload your eyelashes. Replace your eyebrow pencil by colorless mascara. Avoid lip liner and go for lip gloss and colors such as pink, beige or peach.
Shimmery makeup is appropriate for a daytime look in order to accentuate the bronze effect. If you are looking for an easy and quick makeup choose a concealed and a self-tanning balm or gel.
Balm is perfect if you want to cover red spots and it gives the illusion that nothing has been applied on the skin. It also acts as a sunscreen. If you want to accentuate the tanned effect, apply a bronze illuminating powder or a creamy blush for a fresh look. The eyeliner is essential as it intensifies the look.

Evening makeup now you are allowed to use foundation, but still try not to exaggerate. As for the makeup, choose what part you want to accentuate: the lips or the eyes. In both cases you can use mascara. For a night out with your friends, in a club, you should avoid using foundation. Use the powder instead and take it with you if you feel like refreshing your makeup. For the eyes you can choose metallics and a holographic lip gloss for your lips. Make sure all makeup products that you choose are transfer resistant.

Femme fatale. If for a casual, daytime makeup it is advisable not to exaggerate with your makeup, for an evening makeup you can dare more and play with colors. You can accentuate the eyes using false eyelashes and shimmery eyeshadow. Moreover for a “femme fatale” look, you can use a black eyeliner and iridescent eyeshadow to brighten up your look

Friday, 14 September 2012

Important Healthy Tips


When you are in the process of losing weight, your body is eating away at your largest fat deposits, so it is important to know how to flush fat out of your system. This is not only important for ridding your body of roaming fat cells, but also for removing the toxins that have embedded themselves within these deposits. By consciously adding a daily flush regiment to your diet, you can accelerate your weight loss.

1. Water
Even though bathroom visits may increase, the result of maintaining a continued flow of water intake will be worth it. If you can consume water at room temperature it will enable you to drink more without constantly shocking your system into warming it. Our bodies are approximately 75 percent water, so it’s no wonder that this is the best method for flushing out fat. Interestingly, obese and elderly bodies have as little as 40 percent water.

2. Soybeans


This protein rich legume contains lecithin and choline, which have been proven to maintain a healthy metabolism and block fat absorption by cells. This is an essential combination because it enables the body to continue a metabolic burn, while flushing fat due to its inability to properly absorb. Soybeans can be found in many products, but the less refined, non-GMO (genetically modified organism) they are, the more advantageous they will be. Look for organic edamame, tempeh and tofu.


3. Fruits

Fruit is nature’s street sweeper for the body. It contains plenty of water and is full of key nutrients including fiber and vitamin C. These two ingredients work hand in hand. The vitamin C accelerates fat burning properties and the fiber sweeps the fat out of your system. Many diets that claim to flush fat recommend citrus fruits for an optimal cleanse. Oranges, grapefruits and tangerines are easy to transport and can give you an energy lift in the middle of the day. Eat fruit for breakfast as well as a lunch or evening snack. Be sure and try not to mix too many kinds, and to eat bananas last to avoid indigestion.

4. Vegetables

It is no surprise that vegetables are right up there with fruit. Vegetables also contain high water content and offer a large variety of vitamins, minerals and fiber, enhancing the excretion of roaming fat molecules. Eat them raw when you can and do not overcook. Vegetables are most beneficial when they still have their ’snap.’

5. Tea: Green – Yerba Mate’ – Lemon Cleanse Mixture


Green tea and yerba mate’ contain properties such as theobromine, catechin polyphenols and botanical caffeine which are highly effective in expelling fat. The combination of the caffeine and theobromine offers a slow, energetic metabolic boost which in turn can burn and flush away fat deposits. The catechin polyphenols thwart fat buildup and reduce bad cholesterol. There is also a lemon tea cleanse which is high in zinc and potassium, removes fat accumulation and increases circulation.
It is a mixture of:
7 oz. boiling water
2 tablespoons of grade B maple syrup
1 lemon
2 to 3 dashes of cayenne pepper
Squeeze lemon into boiling water, add maple syrup and pepper. Two servings.

Thursday, 13 September 2012

Healthy cooking tips

One of the best tips that you can follow when you are using oil is to add it to the sides of your pan upon cooking- so when it gets to the food, it is already heated. This will help to maximize the flavor of your food when you are done.

Partially freeze meat to make slicing into thin strips easier. This is ideal for Oriental meals like Chinese dishes or Thai dishes. By partially freezing meat ingredients, slicing is cleaner and the fibers do not stretch and tear as easily. However, be sure to allow the meat strips to thaw before cooking them, for even cooking.

Ensure that your baked fish is moist and tender by cooking "en papillote". This is a French technique that refers to fish baked in a parchment-paper packet. Place the fish and vegetables of your choice in the center of a large piece of parchment-paper. Bring the edges of the paper together, crease them tightly to form a seal, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes at 450 degrees. The fish and vegetables steam in the packet, keeping them moist and tender, and creating a tasty, healthy dish. (Clean-up is just as easy - simply throw away the paper after eating!)

Before you start cooking or baking make sure you have all the ingredients gathered together. This will save you time and prevent cooking mishaps. You'll have a better product in the end.

For stir fry with an authentic Chinese touch, try using their velveting technique! Prepare a mixture of corn starch, egg whites, seasonings and sherry and set your pork, chicken or shrimp in it for about half an hour. Then, blanch it in hot oil or boiling water for shiny, tender and delicious restaurant quality stir fry.

When seasoning your food, remember that it is much easier to add more seasoning if needed, but you cannot take it away if you add too much. That is why it's important to go light when seasoning with herbs and spices. You want to compliment the flavors of the food and not overpower them.

Keep a few cut up, washed, and prepared vegetables in your freezer. This will reduce your prep time when you're cooking a recipe. Onions and peppers are great to freeze. Just buy them fresh, wash and cut them when you have time, and store them in individual zip lock bags.

It is extremely embarrassing to have lumps in your gravy. It happens to everybody from the beginner cook to the master chef. There is a simple trick you can use to eliminate them. Drain the gravy through a fine strainer and discard the lumps. This technique can be used for other sauces or soups too.

Garlic is just one of many tasty ingredients whose flavor has a downside: It transfers to your hands. Rub your hands thoroughly on the interior of a stainless steel sink after working with garlic or other odoriferous cooking ingredients. This will cleanse your hands and prevent the s

mells from transferring to the food you handle next.

Tuesday, 11 September 2012

Shiny Hair Tips

Smooth and shiny curls can seem like they are miles away when you are first figuring out what products your curls like. Even those curlies who have been natural for years can still have trouble battling their frizz. We’ve put together a list of 10 tips and tricks that can give you that smooth and shiny hair you’ve been waiting for.

Take care of those curls: It can be hard to completely embrace your natural look, but once you ditch the straightener and any other method that damages your hair, you will notice a huge change in the health of your hair. You will start to notice less frizz and damage, and instead you’ll see shine and have smooth curls.
Condition often: Conditioner is key to get the smooth and shiny look you are looking for. Find a conditioner that your hair absolutely loves and run with it. Remember, there are many people who only wash their hair with conditioner for a reason!
Be careful with that comb: If you come out your hair, start at the bottom and work your way up. Starting at the top can cause breakage and damage which leads to frizzy hair. Many people with curly hair only finger comb their hair, but if you do use a shower comb, be careful how you use it.


Face Care Tips

Face Care Tips


Boil and cool oatmeal in water and mix lemon juice in it. It works as an excellent face whitener. Another option is to mix the organic lemon juice with equal parts of glycerin and natural almond oil to clear blackheads on your face as well as acne scar whitening. Try other Homemade Natural Skin whitening remedies

Natural food for healthy skin may specify more tips on face brightener like blackberry skin lightening cream and skin caring. You can also check the lemon face lightening pack.

Applying face skin brightener fruit facial mask will reduce the concentration of melanin to lead the face skin discoloration. For darker underarm you can apply

sandalwood powder as a underarm discoloration remedy

Monday, 10 September 2012

Tips for hair maintenance

Less or no heat when blow drying, use a cooler setting and do not blow dry until is completely dry.
2) Use acidifiers. Acidifiers close the cuticle down and lock in moisture. Acidifiers have a pH of 2.5 to 3.5. They have a lower pH than hair does in an aqueous solution.
3) Color, perms, relaxers, and other chemicals are sometimes a necessary evil. They rob the hair of humectants. Humectants attract and retain moisture (water) in the cortical layer of the hair. Try to use low ammonia -low peroxide color. Do not leave neutralizer on too long with perms. If possible avoid relaxers.
4) Treat your hair. Replace lost humectants with essential fatty acids (lipids), acidify your hair, use low pH products, and use cool water. Replace what was taken out to make your hair dry. Also eat a diet full of essential fatty a

cids (in moderation and non-animal [no cholesterol]).

Thursday, 6 September 2012

Oily Skin Treatment for mens

Wash your face three times a day using soap and hot water. Hot water is much more effective at dissolving and washing away skin oil than cold water. You can use regular bar soap or try a medicated soap, such as Neutrogena Oily Skin Formula or Clearasil soap for oily skin.
Exercise regularly to boost circulation, improve blood flow and unclog pores Contrary to what many people believe, sweating is actually healthy for the skin and can help stop oily skin and reduce the frequency of acne outbreaks.

Apply a mud or clay mask to your face several times each week. Darker masks are typically the most absorbent, but rose-colored clay may be less irritating to sensitive skin.
Use an astringent that contains acetone to help stop oily skin. In most cases, rubbing alcohol and witch hazel work just as well as expensive astringents. You can also purchase astringent pads at most pharmacies and grocery stores to carry with you when you are away from home.
Purchase only water-based cosmetics, as oil-based products can increase oil on the face. Set foundations with a light dusting of baby powder, which is more absorbent than many cosmetic powders. Powder will not stop oil production, but it can minimize the appearance of oily skin.
Stop or change the type of oral contraceptive pill you use to help stop oily skin. Hormones play a major role in oily skin, which is why oil and acne increase during puberty and pregnancy. If you are not currently using birth control pills, you can ask your doctor about the benefits and risks of using oral contraceptives to treat oily skin.
Avoid over stimulating your skin. Exfoliating too often is a common trigger of excessive oil production. Frequent or severe sunburns or constantly rubbing or picking at your skin can also cause over-stimulation. If you exfoliate, do so only once or twice each week to prevent an increase in oil production.
Try an over-the-counter or prescription medication that contains retinol to control oily skin. Use these products spa

ringly to avoid skin irritation, redness and flaking.

Tuesday, 4 September 2012

Tattoos Tips


It can be very difficult to select from the many tattoo designs on the spot. Even if you have already selected a design, the artist may be able to present you with several different options to make your tattoo designs even more personable.
Before arriving for the application of a tattoo, it is best to have a selection of tattoo designs in mind before you enter the parlor. Although there are some exceptions, most men and women will naturally be drawn to different tattoo designs. Men, for instance, would likely prefer something masculine, while women often prefer something dainty and sexy. Of all tattoo designs, women commonly select hearts, butterflies, flowers, lettering, etc. The most popular placement, for women, is the shoulder, lower back and ankle. Men, on the other hand, often prefer that their tattoo designs be placed on the upper arm, chest or back.
While there are tattoo designs that are gender specific, it is important to keep in mind that getting a tattoo is a very personal thing and the image that is ultimately chosen should be one that reflects something that is important to the wearer. Upon discussing the various tattoo designs with the artist, the customer will gain a better understanding of the different options and designs available.
Many individuals select tattoo designs from those presented at the parlor, while others prefer to do some research and help ensure that their design is unlike any other. For certain tattoo designs, some people prefer to look at real life photos or browse through artwork for ideas pertaining to their tattoo designs. If you find an image that you like, simply take it to the artist for an evaluation as to whether or not the image can be recreated in the form of a tattoo.




Hair Colouring Tips

If going for sporty, funky bash you are free to chose any vibrant color shade blues and reds and even purple.



If you are working woman than you should probably go for darker shades of brown
If you study in college and want to carry a decent yet stylish looks you can choose highlights of blonde.

No matter what color you choose but coloring your hair put them to risk if not done properly and carefully.


Here i share some common yet useful tips for hair coloring.

Hair Coloring Tips: Before coloring your hair
Shampoo your hair properly. If hair is dirty the color will not reach your hair.

If you have applied henna than wait till the hair looses the color of henna.

If you want any hair treatment done than keep a gap of minimum 20 days between the coloring and the treatment. Doing both the things simultaneously will increase the pressure of chemicals on you hair and scalp.

Do not color your hair if you suffer from any kind of scalp allergy or irritations.

If you are undergoing any treatment for allergies than wait till the course of treatment is complete.

Monday, 3 September 2012

Glowing Skin

Your dry skin into a super smooth, soft, supple and glowing skin by using the following home remedies
1. Mash a banana with milk and apply on face and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water to get a skin that will glow.
2. Apply honey on your face and neck for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water. Your skin will glow and become soft and smooth.
3. Mix some honey with tomato juice to get a thick paste. Apply this mixture on your face and wash after 15 minutes to get a beautiful smooth skin.
4. Mix egg white with honey and apply on the face for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water.
5. Make a paste of one teaspoon of walnut powder, honey and lemon juice. Scrub your face with this paste and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water.
6. To get a soft skin, rub a piece of papaya on your face and neck for 15 minutes.
7. Make a paste by mixing 2 tablespoon turmeric (haldi) powder in orange juice. Scrub it on your face and neck and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water.
8. A paste of the fresh fenugreek leaves, applied on the face prevents pimples, blackheads, and dryness of the face and early appearance of wrinkles.
9. To get a smooth skin, make a paste by mixing mashed banana, honey, lemon juice and margarine. Apply on face for overnight. Smear on hands and feet, and wash off in the morning (wear gloves in hands and socks in feet).
10. Boil cabbage in water. Wash your face with this water.
11. Powder mango peels and mix 1 teaspoon milk powder and rub on face, neck, and hands. Wash it off after 15 minutes.
12. Mix one cup of sugar with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon / lime juice. While taking bath, lather your body and face heavily with a soft soap like Dove. Scrub the whole body and face with the sugar mixture on the lather.
13. After a shower apply Vaseline over your entire body. Shower again after one hour. Repeat twice a month.
14. Mix corn (polenta) flour with egg white and apply on your face. When your face is dried completely in about 1/2 an hour, put your fingers in warm water and massage your face. Repeat daily for 10-15 days.
15. Soft and smooth hands for life
Mix 3 teaspoons of baby oil and 2 teaspoons of sugar together. Rub your hands, feet or any part and leave i

t on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse it off with warm water.