You know you should be getting some sort of exercise, you know of all the health benefits that come with a more active lifestyle. You’ve tried the whole Gym thing, but it just wasn’t for you. The temptation to just sit in front of the TV, to curl up with a good book, or to spend a little extra time at your computer is just too big. Who wants to head to the gym right now anyway?
There are many other options to get more active that don’t include jogging, weight lifting or other “traditional” ways to work out. Here are a few ideas to get you moving
1) Chase your Kids around the Yard
You’d be surprised at how much of a work out you’ll get playing catch with your kids. Time will fly while you are having fun and your children will enjoy the extra time with you. Just get out there and play.
2) Turn up the Music and Dance around the Living Room
While you’re dusting, putting up dishes, straightening up the kids’ rooms, or after you’ve been sitting around for too long, just play some of your favorite upbeat music and dance around in the house. Not only will you get your heart rate up, but you’ll also have more fun doing some of those chores.
3) Plant some Flowers
When the weather is nice, just get out there and plant some flowers. Or you could start a little vegetable garden, trim some hedges, cut the grass, or plant a tree. You get the idea. Just get out there, enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, and play in the dirt. Yes, this actually counts as exercise in our book.
4) Go for a Walk with a Friend
Take a walk and invite a friend to come along. I’ve had some of the best conversations while on a walk. Getting to chat with a friend makes the time fly by and before you know it you’ve been walking for 30 minutes.
5) Listen to some Music or an Audio Book while You Walk
Again, keeping your mind on something else will make the time fly by and you’ll get some extra fun out of your walk. You may even want to consider getting an MP3 Player. You can easily add what you want to listen to and go for your walk.
6) Sign up for a Yoga or Pilates Class
Consider starting a yoga or Pilates class. Both of these workouts are pretty low impact and won’t leave you sweaty and sore (mostly). You may also enjoy meeting some new people in the class.
7) Take some Dance Lessons with your Partner
Ok, here is the tough part: Convince your partner to take some dance lessons. Dancing will give you quite the workout and it’s just plain fun and of course romantic. Think about all your options here. You can pick from anything from Ball Room Dancing, to Line Dancing, to Latin etc. Pick something that sounds fun to you and go for it. You’ll enjoy the extra one on one time with your partner as well.
8) Go for a Swim at Your Local YMCA or Aquatic Center
Swimming makes for some great exercise. It is low impact and easy on your joints. Start by swimming a few laps, or play in the pool with your kids.
9) Go for a Bike Ride
Take the entire family on a bike ride. You can ride through your neighborhood in the evenings or plan a longer trip for the weekend. Pack a picnic for extra fun and start peddling.
10) Go for a Hike
Look for some hiking trails in your area and go for a hike. This could be a fun activity for you and a friend, or take the entire family along. Start with some easy trails and work yourself up to some longer or steeper trails.
Go ahead, pick one or two of the activities and get moving. we sure you’ll come up with plenty of versions of your own. The most important thing is to find something you enjoy, so you’ll stick with it. Get out there and get moving today.
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There are a number of reasons why people use wigs. Some men use wigs to cover a bald spot or a receding hairline that resulted from hereditary premature balding. Some women use wigs so they can wear outrageous hairstyles and hair colors without subjecting their real hair to the risk of damage that such styling can cause. Some women, on the other hand, resort to wearing wigs to restore their confidence after losing their hair while undergoing medical treatments such as chemotherapy.
A wig can be made of either real human hair or synthetic hair. A wig that is created by an excellent wigmaker can appear as real as the hair that grew naturally on the wig-wearer’s head. No matter how like real hair a wig appears to be, its appearance can quickly deteriorate if it is not cared for properly. Just like real hair, a wig needs to be maintained to keep it in good shape.
Washing is essential to the maintenance of wigs. A wig must be washed after being worn around six or eight times if its wearer lives in a place where the climate is hot and humid. If the wearer lives in cooler climes, it is perfectly all right to wash the wig being used around 12 to 15 times. However, if the wearer is active athletically, does a lot of wig styling, or is often exposed to dust and dirt, the wig should then be washed at least once a week.
To wash a wig, cold water and wig shampoo should be used. In the absence of wig shampoo, gentle baby shampoo will do. A wig should never be subjected to harsh cleaning chemicals and detergent. Before washing, the wig should be shaken out or fluffed out gently. The shampoo is then applied to a basin of cold water; a capful or a teaspoonful of shampoo is enough. The wig is then left to soak in this mixture for around two to five minutes.
When the time is up, the wig is then rinsed in cold water. The wig should merely be shaken or swirled in the water, never scrunched or twisted while wet. When all the shampoo is rinsed out, the excess water may be gently squeezed out of the wig, but without twisting it. For best results in wig washing, wig conditioner may be applied to the wig. Afterwards, the process of rinsing it in cold water is repeated.
To dry a wig effectively, the excess water should be blotted out with a towel, and then the wig should be left to dry on a separate towel or placed on a wig stand made of wire. The wig should be air-dried. A blow dryer should never be applied to a wig, and the wig should not be exposed to direct sunlight or direct heat as well. Exposing a wig to any source of heat is always the quickest way to ruin it.
After the wig has become dry, it can then be styled using a wig comb or a wig brush, or even with just the fingertips. To create curls on a wig, liquid mousse specially formulated for wigs may be applied to the wig, and then the strands of the wig are gently twisted and scrunched to make them curl. To leave a wig’s locks straight and smooth, applying liquid wig mousse and brushing it lightly is enough.
A wig can be cut and styled as its wearer sees fit. However, to get the cutting done properly, the wig should be taken to a professional wig stylist. A professional wig stylist should be able to customize the wig for its wearer.
Storing the wig is also crucial in maintaining its condition and quality. To store a wig properly, it must be placed on a wig stand. Placing a wig on a wig stand will help the wig retain its shape and form. Before it is stored away, however, the wig should be brushed or fluffed out using a wig comb or a brush made with wire.
After the wig is placed on its stand, it should then be covered with a hairnet. The hairnet is supposed to protect the wig from dirt and dust. The wig on the wig stand should always be kept in a place that is far away from heat and humidity, as well as free from dust. Protecting the wig from dust will prevent its wearer from getting allergies.
There are many reasons why people wear wigs. No matter what these reasons are, however, the important thing is that wigs should be taken care of properly, just as if they are the wearer’s real hair. A wig that is maintained properly for always will remain looking beautiful for a prolonged period of time.