Learn how to do neutral grip pull ups. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits People who are concerned that they lack the upper body strength often avoid this exercise at the gym, but there’s no need. You can start out by using the Gravitron machine, which ...more
The prone (face down) bridge or plank is a great exercise if you are trying to develop the core. This exercise is unique in that it is done from a static position. There are no repetitive movements. The prone bridge strengthens the lower back, as well as several muscles in the ...more
Learn how to do full situps with dumbbells and alternate cross punches. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits This is a reciprocal exercise—each element adds intensity to the other. The dumbbells add weight to the sit-up and force you to use your abs, rat ...more
Did you know you don't even have to get off the floor to tone your butt into a streamlined, round bedonkadonk and to boost your cleavage so it's rounder and firmer? Take a gander at this fitness video to learn an easy exercise routine tailored to making your butt round and hi ...more
The "wood-chopper" isn't just for lumberjacks. You can get the full woodsman workout yourself, without the axe! Men's Health shows you how to do the wood-chopper exercise, and when you power through this move, your upper and lower body, along with your core muscles, are workin ...more
Learn how to relieve constipation naturally. When ya gotta go, ya gotta go. But what if you can't? Unburden yourself with these tried and true natural remedies, which really get things moving. You Will Need * Acupressure moves * Yoga poses * Rhubarb * Flaxseed * Preventive m ...more
We all want to be healthy, but in practice, it can be tricky, especially from the fitness angle. Our lives seem busier and busier, which makes hitting the gym quite the challenge. What if we told you there was a real way to work on your fitness in the comfort of your own home ...more
Learn how to do speed super legs exercises. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Exercise 1. Bend your hips and knees quickly into a squat. Your weight should be evenly balanced between your heels and the balls of your feet. Allow your back to arch normally as you ...more
This video shows how to bump a volleyball.First you have your feet shoulder width apart and knees bent.Move to the ball so that it will come down squarely in front of you.Make contact with the ball in front of you.You may have to turn away from the net.Make your platform with ...more
The Pelvic Rocking exercise is a great pose for overcoming stiffness and drowsiness in the morning. Learn how to do the Pelvic Rocking Pose in this yoga video. First lie on your back, place heels under knees, inhale & exhale, rocking pelvis. With this how to video you will be ...more
Learn how to do hold a squat while doing a power single cable wide pull down. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits For this exercise you'll stay in a deep squat as you do wide pull-downs with controlled speed and powerful force. Doing pull-downs while in ...more
Learn how to do reverse dumbbell flys on incline bench. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits Making sure your shoulders are evenly balanced from front to back is a must. Use this exercise to both strengthen and develop the back of your shoulders. The incl ...more
Learn how to play "Human" by the Killers, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Standard Tuning: Capo On 1st Fret Intro: A Verse 1: A C#m D A I did my best to notice when the call came down the line. E F#m D E Up to the pla ...more
Perfect body position allows the volleyball player to execute effective techniques on both offense and defense. Learn how to get into perfect body position in this volleyball video tutorial. Take Action: Keep left toe staggered with right foot. Keep knees out. Keep back at 4 ...more
Looking to take up a new sport? How about ice skating? Ice skating is great for the legs and body, and great fun! Follow this advice and you will soon be gliding like a champion. You Will Need: • An ice rink • Padded pants • Ice skates • Patience (Warning: Skate only in are ...more
A-W-E-S-O-M-E, this cheer has certainly earned its name! Coach Lauren will break down the steps for this pep rally cheer, so you and your friends can get the party started! Follow along in this cheerleading how-to video to learn how to do the Awesome cheer. 1. First, practice ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to play an Afro beat on bongos. Start off by sitting down on a chair with the drums in between your thighs and knees. After this, start to use both of your hands to beat onto both of the drums. As you continue to play, create an Afro beat. The Af ...more
Learn how to do diagonal down, side and diagonal up cable chops. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits Strength and flexibility—you have to have both. This exercise strengthens your shoulders and legs while developing your reach and coordination. Muscles ...more
In this video, you can see how to easily draw the Storm Troopers from the Star Wars movies. Start out with the feet, which are a couple of easy circles. Then draw the lower half of the legs, with basic shapes again to form up to the knee. For the knees themselves you draw a sh ...more
The hips are a good place to start a massage. Get expert tips and advice on massage and other treatments in this how-to video. Watch and learn how easy it is to stretch hip muscles with a message. Take Action Raise the knees Pull leg toward you as you stretch Gently rotate th ...more
Illustrator Frank Frazetta knew women. At least, he knew what men desired in the "perfect" woman physically: Sumptuous curves that made men weak in the knees with a single shake, deep-set eyes, and bombshell assets. His paintings have appeared as the cover art on many science ...more
Learn how to play "White Horse" by Taylor Swift, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Standard Tuning: Capo on 5th string Intro: G C9 Em7 C9 Verse: G C9 Em7 C9 Pre: Em7 C9 D Chorus: G Em7 C9 D (2x) Em7 D/F#m C9 Bridge: ...more
We will be learning how to fix the dreaded pull in our golf swings. The major problem for most people is the position. The first thing to keep in mind is bending at the hips. The knees may be bent, but if you are not bent at the waist, your shoulders will come through to high ...more
Learn how to do mountain climber exercises. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits Simulate the physical challenge of Everest without the cold or the oxygen deprivation. Use your hands to support your upper body as you take big, explosive steps with altern ...more
Learn how to do single cable squats and rows. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits The single cable squat and row works the legs and back in unison, training strength, coordination and balance. Muscles Worked Back Legs Starting Position Set up a cable ...more
Front crawl is the fastest stroke and gives you the feeling of being powerful in the water. It is often hard to get the hang of at first because fitting in the breathing can be difficult. Follow along in this swimming how-to video to learn the basics of the front crawl. Step ...more
Learn how to do break dance push ups. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits This exercise channels the breakdancer's combination of strength, agility, and balance. Starting Position Begin in a standard push-up, or plank, position. You should be face down ...more
Learn how to get your body bikini ready. Try these proven methods to get an awesome bathing suit bod. You Will Need * Self-discipline * A place to swim * A pedometer * A natural bristle body brush * A Zen attitude Step 1. Flatten your tummy For washboard abs, start pedali ...more
The supine bridge is a great exercise for the glutes/butt. It is relatively easy to perform and requires no fancy equipment. While the butt is the primary focus, the supine bridge also works all thigh and hip muscles (e.g. hamstrings, quadriceps, etc), and even the abs. These ...more
If you are looking to add excitement to the traditional abdominal crunch, consider rope climbers. In this exercise, the abs go through a similar range of motion as the classic ab crunch. However, two things make this exercise unique. The first is the "rope-pulling" motion. The ...more
In this video, we learn how to do sit ups to lose love handles. First you will need to lay down facing the ceiling and cross your arms over your chest. Raise your body up using your stomach and try to touch your elbows to your knees. Continue to do this and remember to breathe ...more
Learn how to do cable Russian twist. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Starting Position Attach a doubled-handled rope attachment at the top stationary setting. Take a handle in each hand and stand at right angles to the machine or the fixed point of attachment ...more
The Hempdiaries believes that you too can create a bracelet using hemp and jewelry accessories. The narrator first begins by showing you what the two mandatory materials you will need which are hemp and a dowel rod. To begin he shows you how set the dowel rod between your knee ...more
Learn how to do a standing barbell curl drop set while leaning against a wall. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits The classic standing barbell curl is a staple of any biceps-building exercise regimen. By leaning against a wall in this variation on the ...more
Sometimes it's hard to remember that lasagna, pizza, cannoli, and other dishes are actually Italian in origin; they're so much a part of the American culinary landscape at this point. Wherever they come from, Americans of all kinds love to eat 'em. This guy was released from a ...more
Grab your acoustic guitar, strap, and your pick and check out this free guitar lesson. This video tutorial will teach you country rock guitarists how to play a Keith Urban song. Not just any Keith Urban song, but one of his greatest: "Stupid Boy." And just so you know, here ar ...more
Learn how to do dumbbell squat thrusts with shoulder presses. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits This powerful combo exercise focuses on the legs and shoulders, but trains the entire body. You'll develop core strength and power as you squat and jump wit ...more
In this video, Dina Prioste shows us how to do a yoga grasshopper and peacock pose. First, get into a grasshopper pose with your elbows close together. Place your chin on the floor and pick your knees up into the air. Remember to focus on breathing while you are doing this, be ...more
Learn how to do double handle low-cable speed squats and rows. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits Your back and legs are interdependent muscle structures, so why now work them simultaneously? Use a cable machine to add resistance to a squat; follow wit ...more
In this yoga how-to video Esther demonstrates a routine to strengthen your upper and mid back. Start on your hands and knees and curl your back. Proceed to downward dog and then plank pose. Watch to learn more about strengthening your mid and lower back with this yoga routine.
Strengthen the heart muscle with aerobic exercises. Learn how to do an aerobics L-Step in this exercise tutorial. When performing the L-Step you should start with left foot, step up, bring feet together, step down, bring feet together again, and add knees to increase workout. ...more
Getting up on the water on water skis is difficult for first timers but can be very rewarding. Learn how to get up on water skis for the first time in this water skiing video lesson. Take Action: do not pull arms, keep knees bent and arms straight. Paul, the instructor of this ...more
Learn how to do triceps bench dips with your feet on the floor and sculpt your body without weights. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits For this variation on the standard triceps dip, you'll move in a diagonal movement to stretch and work the full range ...more
When it comes to French gamines, Brigitte Bardot probably invented the very term. The original street waif with an added dose of come-hither sultriness, Bardot was an unassuming sex symbol. Between her "just rolled out of bed" hair and smoky cat eyes, she made men weak in the ...more
Learn how to do super legs exercise. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits Super Legs is one leg exercise you can't live without, particularly since it combines four incredible leg exercises: squats, reaching lunges, jump scissor switches, and jump squats ...more
The towel crunch is similar to the traditional abdominal crunch. The purpose of the towel is to stabilize the head and provide comfort. It also takes away the tendency to want to pull the chin forward into the chest, which compromises the cervical spine. Instructions: Lie do ...more
Learn how to play "She's Everything" by Brad Paisley, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, lyrics here: "She's Everything" She's a yellow pair of running shoes A holey pair of jeans She looks great in cheap sunglasses She looks great in anything ...more
Surfing: Hang Ten The ocean is a force of nature that refuses any effort to tame it. To throw one's self on the mercy of this beast is a courageous act. With the help of this trick guide, you can learn to harness that power and push your water-borne adventures to new heights. ...more
Learn how to do stability ball dumbbell reverse flys. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits Think you have to move your legs to tone them? Think again. For this exercise, just stabilizing your upper body on the stability ball gives your legs a great worko ...more
Learn how to do Gravitron speed pull ups with a neutral grip. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits The Gravitron machine is excellent for pull-ups because it provides you with the support to do pull-ups while maintaining proper form, allowing you to max ...more
Give a round of applause for Coach Lauren and the A-TV cheerleaders! Learn how to properly clap with your open palms and clasped hands. Follow along with this cheerleading how-to video to learn basic cheers and open and clasped hand clapping techniques. Instructions: 1. An op ...more
Muay Boran is the ancient relative of modern Muay Thai boxing. This clear how-to video shows the correct method of wrapping your fists to prepare for a match or training. Muay Boran is an umbrella term for the unarmed martial arts of Thailand prior to the introduction of mode ...more
Learn how to do a roundoff whip full combo with tis how-to video. In order to accomplish this combination you must first be comfortable with doing a roundoff, roundoff back tuck, and back layout. Start off with a full roundoff landing with feet facing forward. Once you land, ...more
Brooke Burke and Autumn Calabrese walk the viewer through a super-effective, targeted butt workout, doable in your living room in only 5 minutes. The first exercise, a "Heel Press", is done from your hands and knees. Keeping your head in line with your spine and your belly but ...more
Show your significant other just how much you love them by surprising him or her with one of life's most precious, romantic gifts—bacon! Best thing is, this passionate treat works for any day of the year (Valentine's Day, a first date, anniversary, etc.), since love and bacon ...more
Getting a good break in life is always nice. But when you're playing pool, it's essential. You Will Need * A pool table * Pool balls * A rack * A pool cue * A special pool cue for breaking Step 1. Position cue ball Position the cue ball as close as you can to the head stri ...more
Learn how to do alternate dumbbell swims and dumbbell cross punches. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits The back-to-front reach of a freestyle stroke followed by the lateral motion of cross punches trains the entire complex of muscles in the shoulder—de ...more
The quads are an important muscle to stretch and care for. Those get kind of tight sometimes. And one thing you really want to do when you have somebody laying on their back is you want to put some kind of pillow or bolster under their knees. Get expert tips and advice on mass ...more
The limbo. Everybody knows what it is, but amazingly, only a small percentage of the population has actually participated in a limbo dance. Most think it's a thing for a huge party, but you only need a few to have fun with it. Find out just how low you can go by dancing the li ...more
Learn how to do double dumbbell rows. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits Though the movement of dumbbell rows comes through your arms, the muscle development will be in your back. Bring your shoulder blades together and keep your shoulders away from yo ...more