The corset is beautiful garment, which is worn to mould the shape of the torso and enhance the chest, giving a beautiful shape to the body and has traditionally worn by all women. It does not have straps and can be worn as lingerie as well as party wear. A corset helps reduce the fat on the stomach and makes a person look very slim. Whereas a "bustier", is a tight fitting garment, which was traditionally worn as lingerie, by women. Bustiers do not have straps on the shoulder, similar to corsets. One has to attach the bustier to their back with strings. A bustier is similar to buying a bra; you have to choose the right cup size for it to fit perfectly.
Bustiers are an excellent replacement of strapless bras as they provide very good support to the bust, so that women don't feel conscious. The bustier fits so perfectly that it supports the chest as well as the stomach. While strapless bras only support the bust, making us feel very uncomfortable. Bustiers can be worn with strapless outfits without any hesitation as you can be sure that you will be very comfortable.
There are a variety of bustiers you can choose from these days. Most of them have ribbons, lace or strings at the back of the lingerie, but now days you have the choice of the lace or strings in front, so that you can adjust as per your liking. There are so many different shapes, sizes, colors, materials and designs of bustiers available today. These days a fashionable bustier can be worn as a separate outfit as well. These bustiers have very think cloth at the cups for perfect support.
Before you buy a bustier you should be clear as to what you want. As mentioned earlier bustiers are available as lingerie, fashion apparel, sexy clothing, and so on. For instance, if you want to buy sexy lingerie you have a choice of lace, ribbons, thin material and so on, whereas, if you want to wear a bustier to a party, you have sturdy fashionable ones to choose from. So you need to first decide which occasion you want to wear your bustier to.
Bustiers are available in many kinds of material. For example, you can get a comfortable bustier in cotton or synthetic fabric, which will be perfect to wear under a strapless dress. Light material helps our skin to breathe. They can be very easily cleaned, without any restrictions. Many bustiers have elastic, which is very convenient. With elastic bustiers we don't have to worry, whether the strap or ribbon will open. It is extremely convenient and comfortable. You should be very careful while maintaining and cleaning your bustiers as they require a lot of care. Bustiers now are a must in a woman's wardrobe.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Fitness Professional Warns of the Danger of Fitness Camps
Fitness Camps are a growing trend in the fitness industry today for good reason. They typically are much more affordable than personal training. They also offer social support, group encouragement, accountability, are much more exciting, and have many more convenient time slots than personal training while still providing expert supervision.
Unfortunately, there is a downside to fitness camps. Many fitness instructors want to jump on the money train without having the skills, experience or knowledge base to design custom workouts for the wide variety of people and fitness levels typical in large group training. Here are 9 tips on how to select a boot camp that will get you results and keep you safe at the same time:
The Top 9 Boot Camp Safety Checklist
1.) The Instructor(s) Must Be Certified With Nationally Recognized Institutions such as the National Strength and Conditioning Association or the National Academy of Sports Medicine. There are many online pay-for-certifications where people can get a certificate with little or no knowledge of proper training methods. This is a big part of what gets people hurt and gives fitness a bad name!
2.) The Instructor(s) must talk the talk and walk the walk. If the trainer takes physical fitness seriously and is on the cutting edge of new training methodologies, they will be fit themselves, plain and simple. After all, who wants to take advice from someone who is in worse shape than they are!
3.) The Instructor(s) Must Be Experts With Exercise Progressions. Every exercise has an appropriate progression and regression based on your current fitness level. Overweight, de-conditioned beginners SHOULD NOT perform the exact same exercises as their more fit counterparts. If you ask your trainer if he/she can show an exercise modification that better suits your particular situation and you receive a blank stare, leave the class on the spot!
4.) The Instructor(s) Must Make Themselves Available 10-15 Minutes Before or After Every Session. Although a good trainer can effectively train the group as a whole and still give that personal touch, he/she must be willing to speak with clients before or after every workout to address any personal issues that might arise within the scope of your training or in related to other issues such as nutrition, rest and recovery.
5.) The Program Must Emphasize Body Weight Before External Resistance. There should be no added weight to any movements until you have mastered the key foundational body weight exercises in full ranges of motion like push-ups, squats, lunges, etc. A red flag should be raised if you are being instructed to add weight to a movement that you have yet to master with your body weight alone. This one's important because it's not a matter of if you will get hurt... it's a matter of when!
6.) The Training System Must Focus on Body Weight Circuit Training and Cardio Interval Training. High-Intensity Interval Training is scientifically proven to burn 9x more fat than the aerobic training alternative, so it is critical that both the resistance training AND cardio programs provided incorporate intervals since the goal of 99% of fitness enthusiasts is fat loss.
7.) The Program Must Provide Nutritional Information. Nutrition is 80% of the weight loss battle. Without it, you are joining an incomplete program and wasting your money since there is no amount of exercise that can compensate for poor dietary habits. There is an old saying that says, "You can't outwork a bad diet." People are too busy, and frankly too lazy, so the nutrition program needs to be clearly outlined and easy to follow. It should provide both Quick-Start Nutrition Guides for Males and Females respectively that will have you eating to support your fat loss goals in 5 minutes or less. Plus, a cookbook with a bunch of tasty and healthy done-for-you recipes should be provided to keep you on track!
8.) The Program Must Have A Website AND An Interactive Web 2.0 Social Network. Bottom line, if the boot camp program in question does not have a website in this day in age it is not worth your time and money. Personal training is not just about "training," it is a business and it needs to be approached that way. Furthermore, social support must extend outside of the boot camp workout. There are several web 2.0 interactive social networks like facebook and Myspace that enable clients and trainers to offer interact outside of the the class setting. The more support, the more success.
9.) The Program Must Offer A FREE Trial or Satisfaction Guarantee. If the program is confident about what they have to offer, then they will let you come in and try it for free or they will guarantee your satisfaction or your money back to completely eliminate the risk on your end. If an instructor is confident in their ability and the program, a satisfaction guarantee and FREE trial is a no-brainer.
Copyright (c) 2008 Kirk Ream
Unfortunately, there is a downside to fitness camps. Many fitness instructors want to jump on the money train without having the skills, experience or knowledge base to design custom workouts for the wide variety of people and fitness levels typical in large group training. Here are 9 tips on how to select a boot camp that will get you results and keep you safe at the same time:
The Top 9 Boot Camp Safety Checklist
1.) The Instructor(s) Must Be Certified With Nationally Recognized Institutions such as the National Strength and Conditioning Association or the National Academy of Sports Medicine. There are many online pay-for-certifications where people can get a certificate with little or no knowledge of proper training methods. This is a big part of what gets people hurt and gives fitness a bad name!
2.) The Instructor(s) must talk the talk and walk the walk. If the trainer takes physical fitness seriously and is on the cutting edge of new training methodologies, they will be fit themselves, plain and simple. After all, who wants to take advice from someone who is in worse shape than they are!
3.) The Instructor(s) Must Be Experts With Exercise Progressions. Every exercise has an appropriate progression and regression based on your current fitness level. Overweight, de-conditioned beginners SHOULD NOT perform the exact same exercises as their more fit counterparts. If you ask your trainer if he/she can show an exercise modification that better suits your particular situation and you receive a blank stare, leave the class on the spot!
4.) The Instructor(s) Must Make Themselves Available 10-15 Minutes Before or After Every Session. Although a good trainer can effectively train the group as a whole and still give that personal touch, he/she must be willing to speak with clients before or after every workout to address any personal issues that might arise within the scope of your training or in related to other issues such as nutrition, rest and recovery.
5.) The Program Must Emphasize Body Weight Before External Resistance. There should be no added weight to any movements until you have mastered the key foundational body weight exercises in full ranges of motion like push-ups, squats, lunges, etc. A red flag should be raised if you are being instructed to add weight to a movement that you have yet to master with your body weight alone. This one's important because it's not a matter of if you will get hurt... it's a matter of when!
6.) The Training System Must Focus on Body Weight Circuit Training and Cardio Interval Training. High-Intensity Interval Training is scientifically proven to burn 9x more fat than the aerobic training alternative, so it is critical that both the resistance training AND cardio programs provided incorporate intervals since the goal of 99% of fitness enthusiasts is fat loss.
7.) The Program Must Provide Nutritional Information. Nutrition is 80% of the weight loss battle. Without it, you are joining an incomplete program and wasting your money since there is no amount of exercise that can compensate for poor dietary habits. There is an old saying that says, "You can't outwork a bad diet." People are too busy, and frankly too lazy, so the nutrition program needs to be clearly outlined and easy to follow. It should provide both Quick-Start Nutrition Guides for Males and Females respectively that will have you eating to support your fat loss goals in 5 minutes or less. Plus, a cookbook with a bunch of tasty and healthy done-for-you recipes should be provided to keep you on track!
8.) The Program Must Have A Website AND An Interactive Web 2.0 Social Network. Bottom line, if the boot camp program in question does not have a website in this day in age it is not worth your time and money. Personal training is not just about "training," it is a business and it needs to be approached that way. Furthermore, social support must extend outside of the boot camp workout. There are several web 2.0 interactive social networks like facebook and Myspace that enable clients and trainers to offer interact outside of the the class setting. The more support, the more success.
9.) The Program Must Offer A FREE Trial or Satisfaction Guarantee. If the program is confident about what they have to offer, then they will let you come in and try it for free or they will guarantee your satisfaction or your money back to completely eliminate the risk on your end. If an instructor is confident in their ability and the program, a satisfaction guarantee and FREE trial is a no-brainer.
Copyright (c) 2008 Kirk Ream
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What are tropical fruits?
This is a start for many types of tropical fruits. But what is a fruit? And what makes it tropical? The answer is coming afterhere. 
In botanical biology a fruit is the ripened ovary of a flowering plant, which contains the seeds, such as mango, apple, cherries and so on. Strictly speaking the word tropical refers to the tropics, which is the area of earth centered on the equator and limited in the North by the Tropic of Capricorn. The tropical zone stretches from 23.4 degree North latitude to 23.4 degree South latitude. Tropical fruits are those that have their origin in the tropics and require a rather tropical or subtropical climate, and they don’t tolerate frost. However, some tropical fruits are also grown in warmer areas out side the tropics.
There are hundreds of edible tropical fruits. I can list some following:
First, I want to mention is the Mangos teen.
The Magos teen is a fruit that is unique to South-East Asia. The fruit is extremely hard to grow and it often takes 8-15 years for a tree to bear fruits. The rind of the mangos teen is dark purple marked by a yellowish resin. In terms of size and shape, the mangos teen is similar to the Japanese persimmon. It is also compared to a small potato. When sliced at the equator, the mangos teen yields white segments of flesh. These segments taste sweet and sour and have a light acid after (taste similar to grapes or strawberries).
Second, the Rambutan. It is also known as Hairy Cherry, has its origin in the tropical low-lands of Malaysia. The name Rambutan comes from the Malay word “rambut” for hair. Today, the rambutan is grown in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. The fruit is about 5 cm long and has soft flesh hair from 2 to 3 cm long over the entire surface. The peel turns from green to yellow to red as the fruit ripens. Once peeled the fruit yields a flesh that is white and firm. The rambutan grow in large bunches on trees that are 20 m high.
Next, I like to introduce the Sapodilla. Sapodilla is one of several fruits which were brought to South-East Asia from Central America. During their occupation of the Philippines, the Spaniard brought this fruit to the country and eventually it was expected to the rest of region. When ripe, the fruit is sweet, and has a molasses-like taste. The peel is thin and brown and the flesh itself is light brown. It is best eaten a couple days after it is picked, to wait for its resin to dry.
Do you know the Papaya? It is originated in Central America, and came to the Philippines during the Spanish occupation of this coutry. The fruit eventually spread throughout South-East Asia. The papaya tree bears only either male or female flowers with the female producing the fruits. Consequently, the male tree must be close by to pollinate the female flowers. The fruits are large, weighing up to 9 kg and often look like a large squash. The skin is thin like those of the watermelon and turns from green to yellow and orange as the fruit ripens. The flesh of the papaya may be yellow, orange, or reddish orange and has a consistency of a very ripe (soft) cantaloupe. Papayas are sweet and are used as dessert.
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Friday, April 10, 2009
Clubbing Ibiza
When you are planning a holiday in one of the most famous and popular places in the world, you will immediately consider the Island of Ibiza. The type of nightlife that makes Ibiza particularly popular amongst jet setters all over the world and young people who like to enjoy the best can be qualified in a single word: "Hedonistic".
Whether you decide to venture in this idyllic party Island at any time of the year or you are looking to arrive at the biggest and most important celebrations, there will always be a wonderful time and endless parties at Ibiza.
Naturally, each one of the clubs that you can find at the island of Ibiza strives to have its own air and personality so that the partygoers that venture in its nightlife find themselves in a surreal world of pleasure and celebration. One of the things that you will benefit to know when taking on the party celebrations that are available at Ibiza are the custom-tailored celebrations that change each night according to the DJ's and the promoters that organize them.
No two parties are ever the same at Ibiza, and since the promoter of one club can basically be the booker of a specific DJ, you can switch Ibiza clubs and still enjoy a wonderful night wherever you end up. And if you are in a clubbing mood, you can always venture at any of the music bars of Ibiza, which somehow resemble an 80's disco lounge. A great place to listen to music, chat to friends and dance, without the hectic atmosphere of the most popular Ibiza nightclubs.
One of Ibiza's most famous nightclubs is the "Privilege", located half way between Ibiza and San Antonio you will not be able to miss it because it has a big bulky construction, and eye catching lights it definitely is the place to visit when you are in Ibiza, though probably not the only nightclub that you will visit.
One of the most sought after nightclubs in Ibiza is El Divino, due to the very select audience; with a 1500 tourist capacity it is a wonderful place to spend the night in celebration while enjoying the warm sea breeze. El Divino is located right on the harbour making it accessible by boat!
There is no way anyone could depict the incredibly wonderful ambiance that Ibiza has to offer in terms of nightclubs, the only thing to do is to recommend everyone to visit and stay, at the very least, two weeks and experience the sensational ambiance for themselves.
Whether you decide to venture in this idyllic party Island at any time of the year or you are looking to arrive at the biggest and most important celebrations, there will always be a wonderful time and endless parties at Ibiza.
Naturally, each one of the clubs that you can find at the island of Ibiza strives to have its own air and personality so that the partygoers that venture in its nightlife find themselves in a surreal world of pleasure and celebration. One of the things that you will benefit to know when taking on the party celebrations that are available at Ibiza are the custom-tailored celebrations that change each night according to the DJ's and the promoters that organize them.
No two parties are ever the same at Ibiza, and since the promoter of one club can basically be the booker of a specific DJ, you can switch Ibiza clubs and still enjoy a wonderful night wherever you end up. And if you are in a clubbing mood, you can always venture at any of the music bars of Ibiza, which somehow resemble an 80's disco lounge. A great place to listen to music, chat to friends and dance, without the hectic atmosphere of the most popular Ibiza nightclubs.
One of Ibiza's most famous nightclubs is the "Privilege", located half way between Ibiza and San Antonio you will not be able to miss it because it has a big bulky construction, and eye catching lights it definitely is the place to visit when you are in Ibiza, though probably not the only nightclub that you will visit.
One of the most sought after nightclubs in Ibiza is El Divino, due to the very select audience; with a 1500 tourist capacity it is a wonderful place to spend the night in celebration while enjoying the warm sea breeze. El Divino is located right on the harbour making it accessible by boat!
There is no way anyone could depict the incredibly wonderful ambiance that Ibiza has to offer in terms of nightclubs, the only thing to do is to recommend everyone to visit and stay, at the very least, two weeks and experience the sensational ambiance for themselves.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Looking for a good airline travel deal?
If you are a bit free spirited and adventurous, the chances are that you will be able to travel to many exciting destinations that you would not otherwise be able to afford. You can get airline travel deals to all kinds of exotic destinations all over the world, provided that you are a little bit flexible. My schedule has always provided me with the luxury to pick up and go when I want, but at the expense of a great deal of disposable income. It is one of those paradoxes that everyone is bound to run in to at some point in their life: those who have lots of time, have little money, while those who have little money have lots of time. Not having a lot of money, however, should not stop you from going anywhere that you want to go provided that you keep a good eye out for airline travel deals, and are at ease with last minute travel every now and again.
I have taken advantage of many airline travel deals in my life, which have let me go to places which would normally be out of my price range. I have gotten air ticket deals to Argentina, Portugal, Spain, and even Sweden. The only problem with these great airline travel deals is that they tend to come at the expense of convenience. They are often last minute travel deals, are occasionally carried by second or third string airlines, and do not always allow you to chose the destination that is at the top of your list. But all of that suits me fine. I am quite flexible about where I go, if you want to know. What matters most to me is to have the freedom to travel abroad and check out new places which I have never seen before. And airline travel deals let me do that just fine.
If you are looking for good airline travel deals, here is the advice that I have for you. It is easer to find out about the destinations of air ticket deals which are being offered and see if they are right for you then it is to wait for that one particular destination or other which you had your heart set on. After all, lets face it: there are places all over the world which are fun to explore, so why hold yourself back just because you are unfamiliar with this or that destination.
I have taken advantage of many airline travel deals in my life, which have let me go to places which would normally be out of my price range. I have gotten air ticket deals to Argentina, Portugal, Spain, and even Sweden. The only problem with these great airline travel deals is that they tend to come at the expense of convenience. They are often last minute travel deals, are occasionally carried by second or third string airlines, and do not always allow you to chose the destination that is at the top of your list. But all of that suits me fine. I am quite flexible about where I go, if you want to know. What matters most to me is to have the freedom to travel abroad and check out new places which I have never seen before. And airline travel deals let me do that just fine.
If you are looking for good airline travel deals, here is the advice that I have for you. It is easer to find out about the destinations of air ticket deals which are being offered and see if they are right for you then it is to wait for that one particular destination or other which you had your heart set on. After all, lets face it: there are places all over the world which are fun to explore, so why hold yourself back just because you are unfamiliar with this or that destination.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
New Haven is in the City of Connecticut
New Haven is a city in Connecticut and is perhaps best known as the home of Yale University.
Yale University, at the heart of downtown, is one of the cities best known features and its largest employer.
New Haven is a very walk able city, and it is recommended that you try to see the central section on foot, as the Green, Yale, shops, restaurants, theatres and museums are all within a few blocks of each other.
It has many architectural landmarks dating from every important time period and architectural style in American history. The Yale School of Architecture has fostered this important component of the cities economy. Overall, a large proportion of the cities land area is comprised of National historic districts.
New Haven has an undeniably rich cultural scene and is especially strong on theatre. The Yale Rep Company boasts among its eminent past members Jodie Foster and Meryl Streep, turns out consistently good shows during the school year.
It has the richest musical life of any city of its size in the country. The New Haven Symphony Orchestra the fourth oldest symphony orchestra in America. Rounding out the cities musical offerings are numerous other jazz, folk, classical and rock concerts at various venues
It has some of the brightest nightspots around. Packed clubs, late night galleries to cosy pubs. Take a look at our guide to intelligent nightlife in the City. Things like pub trivia, scrabble Sundays and more.
The downtown area has a variety of restaurants in a compact area. No matter where your travels or tastes take you in the greater New Haven area, you are sure to find the kind of eating experience you want and are some new favourites along the way.
Fashion will find plenty at Chapel Streets upscale boutiques, while bargain hunters will head straight to Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets. The Wave Gallery features work from local artists and craftsmen.
A spacious 29 acre park lies adjacent to the privately owned and operated Maumee Valley Golf Course. Haven Hurst park offers wide open spaces for traditional park sports such as softball, basketball and soccer. The approach into the park is an improved paved and curbed street that leads to ample parking.
The climate is hot in the summer and cooler in the winter. Come and visit for yourself and dont forget to have fun. Any time of year is worth a trip.
Yale University, at the heart of downtown, is one of the cities best known features and its largest employer.
New Haven is a very walk able city, and it is recommended that you try to see the central section on foot, as the Green, Yale, shops, restaurants, theatres and museums are all within a few blocks of each other.
It has many architectural landmarks dating from every important time period and architectural style in American history. The Yale School of Architecture has fostered this important component of the cities economy. Overall, a large proportion of the cities land area is comprised of National historic districts.
New Haven has an undeniably rich cultural scene and is especially strong on theatre. The Yale Rep Company boasts among its eminent past members Jodie Foster and Meryl Streep, turns out consistently good shows during the school year.
It has the richest musical life of any city of its size in the country. The New Haven Symphony Orchestra the fourth oldest symphony orchestra in America. Rounding out the cities musical offerings are numerous other jazz, folk, classical and rock concerts at various venues
It has some of the brightest nightspots around. Packed clubs, late night galleries to cosy pubs. Take a look at our guide to intelligent nightlife in the City. Things like pub trivia, scrabble Sundays and more.
The downtown area has a variety of restaurants in a compact area. No matter where your travels or tastes take you in the greater New Haven area, you are sure to find the kind of eating experience you want and are some new favourites along the way.
Fashion will find plenty at Chapel Streets upscale boutiques, while bargain hunters will head straight to Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets. The Wave Gallery features work from local artists and craftsmen.
A spacious 29 acre park lies adjacent to the privately owned and operated Maumee Valley Golf Course. Haven Hurst park offers wide open spaces for traditional park sports such as softball, basketball and soccer. The approach into the park is an improved paved and curbed street that leads to ample parking.
The climate is hot in the summer and cooler in the winter. Come and visit for yourself and dont forget to have fun. Any time of year is worth a trip.
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