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Looking Good
For many of us, looking good is one of our
motivations for working out. That's why gyms sign up new members in
massive numbers every spring--people want to work off the holiday fat and
get in shape for summer.
Here are some tips on how to look good, no matter what your genetics
are:
- Stand up straight. Less than 3% of people have good posture. If you
walk into a room full of people and notice someone just seems to have
a commanding presence, look at that person's posture. Chest out,
shoulders back, chin up. This posture maximizes the strength of the
spine, and it just plain looks good.
- Build those muscles. Most folks neglect their rear deltoids, so
their shoulders look small. Don't just do curls and presses. Do a
program that works each body part--on separate days.
- Do front squats. This exercise builds the abdominals quite well. I
have a six-pack, and when I do these squats I can feel those babies
contract hard. Squats also work the rump--which is what both men and
women "check out" on each other. Squats actually cause all
off your muscles to grow, due to hormonal changes they create. In
fact, if you do only squats, your arms will be larger than those of
another person who does only curls.
- Eat six small meals a day. Watch your portion size. Eating small
meals maximizes nutritional absorption while keeping you from taking
in too many calories.
- Drink plenty of water. It nourishes the skin.
- Get enough of the
essential fatty acids. These nourish the skin, hair, and nervous
system.
- Steer clear of cigarette smoke, alcohol, and sugary snacks. The
smoke ages your skin, alcohol dehydrates your cells, and the sugar
just goes to your waistline.
- Match your wardrobe colors to your skin and hair colors. Some people
are "fall" people and look better in greens and browns.
Others look better in blue, and so on.
- Smile. This is the best thing you can possibly
wear, if you really want to look good.
- Stay active. This keeps your energy levels high.
Here's a site for women who want to look good through the
right application of cosmetics: http://www.marleneklein.com/
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