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Get Perfect Hamstrings with these 3 Exercises

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Hamstrings are extremely important muscles in the body. Aside from helping your legs work they are also stabilizing muscles between the lower back and calves.

Sometimes people overlook proper hamstring training which can result in an unequal relationship between the surrounding muscles which can cause lower back issues. They best way to fix that problem? Get great hamstring workouts in with these three great hamstring exercises!

1 – Stiff-Legged Deadlifts

This is a much overlooked exercise but is one more people should do. When done properly this compound exercise will work all three parts of the hamstring as well as provide a workout for the calves and lower back. [Read more…]

10 Ways to Stay Safe on Your Motorcycle in Bad Weather

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With the weather around the world, especially in countries like the UK, often being unpredictable, it adds an extra set of hazards to riding your motorcycle on the roads. With ice, snow, strong winds and a sun that is low in the sky, there are more things to think about when you are commuting to work or taking a weekend ride when it’s cold outside.

Following these tips should help you to stay safe without spoiling your enjoyment:

1 – Regular Servicing

Without doubt, keeping your motorcycle serviced regularly should be priority. If there is a slight oil leak, there is a chance of the oil contacting the tires and no matter how much of a good rider you are, there is little to stop you from dropping a bike with oil on the tires. [Read more…]

Designing in Chocolate: The Art of the Delectable Masterpiece

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Imagine getting a greeting card in the mail, opening the envelope and finding that the card – decorations, writing and all – is made of pure chocolate. Or if  you’re a lover of fine art, imagine seeing a replica of the Milan Cathedral scaling 5 feet tall and 8 feet wide, and crafted entirely of white chocolate.

Today’s talented artisans in chocolate can create everything from a Victorian fainting couch to the Milan Cathedral – a creation from Italian chocolatier Mirco Della Vecchia and the current Guinness World Record holder as the world’s largest chocolate sculpture. These artists rely primarily on milk, white and dark chocolate – plus an incredible amount of skill and imagination. [Read more…]

Creating a Stylish Home

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It can sometimes be difficult to get the right approach to interior design. You may feel that you’re suffering from a lack of inspiration and that you’d like some help when it comes to making the right decisions.

There’s also something of a balance to be struck in many cases. Thinking about your own requirements, there may well be a feeling that you want to create a home that will appeal to visitors. You’ll want people to feel that the house is stylish, since this reflects in a positive manner on your own life.

But this is unlikely to be the only factor that’s involved in the process. The truth is that we’re talking about a place where you’ll be spending a lot of time with family and friends. It’s important to remember that substance should not be completely ignored in favor of style. [Read more…]

The Attraction of the Scottish Highlands

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No trip to Scotland would truly be complete without a visit or stay in the Scottish Highlands. When most people think of the romance and beauty of Scotland, chances are it’s the Highlands that come to mind.

There’s a reason celebrity couples such as Madonna and Guy Ritchie choose this bucolic backdrop as the ideal location to get married; more than just beautiful scenery, there are lots of attractions that bring millions of people every year to the Scottish Highlands.

Getting There

Whether you are staying smack dab in the middle of the Highlands or elsewhere in Scotland, you will need a car to fully explore the region. Technically, it extends across the north-western part of Scotland reaching from the town of Dumbarton to Stonehaven. The capital of the region is usually considered to be Inverness. Smaller towns of the Highlands, such as Ullapool and the Black Isle, are known for their simple charm and worth exploring. [Read more…]