5 Easy Ways to Keep Fit
There are easier ways to loosen those tight jeans than wearing down the running machine. Look at this list for some inspiration to keep fit by installing some fun and sunshine into your life.
CELEBRITY FITNESS TAPES AREN’T ALWAYS A WASTE OF TIME
My friend at work has started using the new Mel B (of the Spice Girls fame) DVD ‘Totally Fit,’ and found that it’s a great way to exercise, without feeling bashful because there’s that hunk in the gym again. It’s also in the privacy of your own home, and best of all- cheap! The Ministry of Sounds DVDs are also a fun, colourful way to kick-start your heart rate and improve circulation, with an equally sassy soundtrack. The Strictly Come Dancing Latintone DVD teaches you all those sexy salsa moves you’ve always been dying to try, so as an added bonus you tone up those wobbly problem areas.
Try Play.com or Amazon.co.uk for the best prices on these titles.
LEARN FROM THE DUTCH
Take out that neglected mountain bike for a ride and enjoy feeling great and seeing the world in a different light. We all tend to use cars to get from A to B (the tube or bus if you’re in London!) but we should all look to the Netherlands for inspiration. The Dutch cycle everywhere and everyday, come rain or shine, it doesn’t matter. You will probably see more bikes in your lifetime all sat in one place! Cycling is great because it tones the whole body as you’re working hard to constantly keep it moving, but you’re still sitting down, so it’s not as grueling as running and there are always the downhill parts to enjoy!
JOIN A CLASS
This may seem obvious and clichéd but learn from the Sex & The City girls. They tried it all- from yoga to tap dancing, but while some may not be your cup of tea, it’s all about trial and error. You will find something you really enjoy and will stick with it. Ceroc is a very popular dance- a mixture of salsa & jive- although to look at it you wouldn’t really call it either! It is a lot of fun and offers an alternative way to keep fit.
Visit http://www.ceroc.uk.com to find classes in your area.
GET AN EXERCISE BUDDY
Going to the gym can be a boring and tiresome experience, so why not take along a friend for that all important encouragement? It’s true that we’re much more likely to stick to an exercise schedule if we have a partner motivating us to keep going, causing us to not want to disappoint our partner if we give up.
SPICE UP YOUR HOUSWORK
Simple, housework is a great work out. You have to clean anyway, so why not turn it into a semi-workout and reap the benefits? Hoovering, scrubbing and dusting requires quite a bit of lifting, squatting, and walking. Knowing that you’ve house is squeaky clean and you’ve shifted some calories will fill you with a sense of achievement.
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Marisa Hawkes
http://www.articlesbase.com/women’s-health-articles/5-easy-ways-to-keep-fit-751473.html
March 9th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
What are some easy ways to keep your laptop from over heating?
My laptop overheats really easily. I have tried everything to keep it from doing so but it will get extremely hot in a short period of a time. I put something under it but it till gets hot,and I’m not sure what to do.
Are there any easy and possibly,home "remedies" for this?
I’m on a low budget and I really can’t afford anything right now.
Thanks.
March 9th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
Buy a laptop cooler.$30 dollars.
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March 9th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Don’t put it in the oven.
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March 9th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
Laptops run hot, all of them. There is a lot of electronics in a small area. The fan inside keeps the temps at a safe level.
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March 9th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
I’ll help only because you’re cute.
Well first you can try blowing out some of the dust. Compressed air does wonders.
Mostly it depends on what you’re doing. Not running so many background services can help.
AWwww shitt I got a real suggestion, and its free.
http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php
Speedfan is probably the most popular temperature and fan monitoring program. Download, install. Then you can turn up the fan speed to like 90% while using it. It might be alittle louder, but it will definately keep the temps lower.
Next best idea is a laptop cooler pad thing. Those are decent, but.. cost money. anything to prop it off a flat surface will help.
msg me if you need anymore help
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March 9th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
hi im a computer tech…well do this turn the computer off and take the battery out keep it off for at least 3 hrs. this will make the computer reset everything then turn your computer on…if you feel that the computer is still reheating check the fans….smell the the fans if they smell like they are burnt then thats your problem with your computer ok if you have any questions email me albertito600@yahoo.com ill be glad to help
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March 9th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
The best thing you can do is raise it of the table and let the air flow under it mybe somethings wrong with the cooling fan that sounds bad.
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March 9th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
Laptops tend to get warm after a bit of use, so it’s pretty normal.
To see if your laptop is seriously overheating, try using some free online diagnostic tools that monitor CPU temperature and such. Your computer should register around 55 Degrees Celsius during idle/normal use and 75 Degrees Celsius during intensive use (like gaming). If it’s way over this value (around 85-100) you will need to get your laptop checked.
There are many out there, but I recommend Everest Ultimate by Lavalys. It’s a great diagnostic tool that not only tells you about core temperature, but hardware information and more. Check it out. I got it on a whim and it simply fascinates me. If you look around, you might be able to find a product key (Or message me *wink*)
To get to the Temperature information in this program, just go to Computer > Sensor.
Here are my practical suggestions about your temperature problem are:
#1. Check that you are not blocking any of the fans/vents while you are using the laptop. This is a very simple but common mistake. I even put some thick cup coasters under my laptop (while on my desk) to make sure it has some extra ventilation.
#2. Dust out the fans/vents once in a while with one of those cans of AirDuster. The buildup of material blocks any cool air from getting into the laptop.
#3. Check whether the fan is running!
#4. Do not use the CPU as intensively – run less programs at one time.
#5. Buy a laptop cooling pad if you want to be sure to keep yourself and your laptop cool. Or be thrifty and run a fan nearby with a few books to prop the bottom of the laptop up.
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Do not use ice/water/any fluids to cool down your laptop unless you have a professional liquid-cooling system (which tend to be expensive and are a bit more elaborate than needed for everyday purposes). You might get water into the circuitry and fry it.
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