Aruba, Bonaire or Curaçao: which island is best for you?
Forming a delightful trio lying just off the coast of South America, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao (affectionately known as the ABC Islands) appeal to sun-seeking travelers from all over the world. At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be much to differentiate these three Dutch-affiliated islands. Yet while they do share some elements of culture and geography […]
3 Muscle Endurance Tests to Try
Muscular endurance tests can help you gauge the effectiveness of your workout and provide clues about your overall physical fitness. When it comes to measuring progress in the weight room, muscular endurance tests can give you accurate feedback on the effectiveness of your workouts. This enables you to adjust the repetition ranges and resistance loads […]
How to Do the Decline Bench Press
Share on Pinterest The decline bench press is an excellent exercise for strengthening your lower chest muscles. It’s a variation of the flat bench press, a popular chest workout. In a decline bench press, the bench is set to 15 to 30 degrees on a decline. This angle places your upper body on a downward […]
Benefits of the Barbell Glute Bridge (and How to Do It)
Share on PinterestANRproduction/Getty Images The barbell glute bridge is a weight-bearing version of the glute bridge exercise. It allows you to build strength and endurance in your gluteal muscles. Your gluteal muscles are three muscles located in your buttocks. These are: the gluteus maximus the gluteus minimus the gluteus medius Weighted glute bridges and a […]
The best time to visit Dallas: a seasonal guide
With four seasons, a long multi-cultural history, and a sprawling metroplex, there’s a lot to see and do in Dallas year round. But when you go can depend on how much you want to spend, what festivals you’re hoping to experience, and the degree of tolerance you have for the high heat and humidity that […]
How to Do Scissor Kicks
Share on Pinterest The scissor kick is one of several exercises you can do to build and maintain your core strength. It also targets your lower body, which means you engage multiple muscles in order to complete the move. This exercise is sometimes also called flutter kicks.
7 Tips and Tricks to Simplify Recycling
Thank you Recycling Simplified by Republic Services for sponsoring this post. Learn more about recycling by visiting the Recycling Simplified website today! There’s no denying that recycling is an earth-friendly habit that can help keep our environment clean, conserve natural resources, and cut down on pollution while benefiting the economy. And it’s important […]
10 Foods You Should Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposal
In the realm of kitchen conveniences, the garbage disposal stands out as a modern-day marvel, a testament to human ingenuity in our unending quest for comfort and efficiency. However, it’s high time we debunk the myth of the disposal unit as an all-consuming, indestructible vortex where kitchen waste meets its end. Through personal mishaps […]
Thailand itineraries: 5 incredible routes to explore the country
With buzzing cities, 156 national parks, epic islands, and long, beach-fringed coastlines, Thailand offers everything you need for an incredible experience. It’s also a legendary street food destination, with mind-blowing — and often inexpensive — food options waiting around every corner. Work off your meals with trekking, kayaking, white-water rafting and hiking, or just flop on some […]
These 7 hikes reveal Bora Bora beyond the beaches
Most visitors head to Bora Bora for a blissful island vacation that centers around relaxing in an overwater bungalow on the sparkling lagoon. So you may be surprised to learn that it’s possible to work up a sweat with a vigorous hike on this gem of French Polynesia. Given its small size and mountainous, jungle-covered […]