Jimmy, pass the chalk!

There has been a lot of talk in the HIIT community and HIT forums about abbreviated workouts; doing a training of one or two series. On hearing this for the first time, the layman who has not been trained in the HIT fashion would dismiss it as a ridiculous statement. I guarantee you that this type of training is nothing […]

Top Eleven Ring Designs

There are endless varieties of designs to choose from when it comes to diamond rings. Sometimes you buy a ring for a special occasion or milestone, such as a marriage, engagement, or new partnership. At other times, you don’t need an excuse to treat yourself to a beautiful ring. Whatever your reason for purchasing a ring, there is a diamond […]

Ritual of the Rite of Passage of the First Menstruation

Rituals are society’s way of teaching and maintaining culture. TO restore matrilineal lines of initiation (old women teaching young men women) rituals are essential. A ritual of menarche (first menstruation) can make this time easier and more meaningful for both young women beginning of menstruation, and her mother. Such a ritual comforts the young woman and lets her know that […]

6 good books to read on your travels

Nothing could be more arbitrary than deciding which are the best books to read while traveling. Reading is such a subjective activity, based on personal preferences, that telling someone they should take Janna Gray’s Kilingiri or Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code with them on the plane is nerve-wracking. On the other hand, suggesting a good read is as common […]

get a muscular body

Getting that lean, muscular look takes the right training and the right diet. Heavy weight training with low sets and reps is not the best workout for getting lean and muscular. Although heavy weights are the first thing to do to build big muscles, they won’t make you lean and muscular unless your diet is low in calories. Heavy weights […]

Explanation of the different body types: ectomorph, mesomorph and endomorph

An American psychologist, William Sheldon (1898-1979), spent his entire life observing the human body. From his observations, he developed three main categories into which the human body fits, based on physical body types. These three body types are: ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph. These three main classifications are based on skeletal structure, musculature, and how the body produces and stores fat […]