How To: Do a sumo deadlift
The sumo deadlift is a great total body exercise. Focusing on your lower body, the sumo deadlift builds strength and this video shows you how to do it properly.
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How To: Make a duct tape dress form
This how-to video covers the steps for making an exact double of your body out of duct tape to use as a dress form. Many commercial dress forms don't adjust to body types, and nothing will ever be as accurate as your own precise dimensions. All you need is duct tape, poly fill, and a friend with scissors to liberate you. Watch this video fashion design tutorial and learn how to build a cheap duct tape dress form.
How To: Condition your body for horseback riding and racing
Like driving a car during rush hour traffic or sitting unmoving at your desk, your body is not designed to sit in one position for a long time, which means that if you ride a horse you may encounter back problems.
How To: Get ripped fast for guys with a slim tone
This video workout is aimed at skinny guys who want to get ripped. Some tips for weight training are to train less than 45 minutes at a time, focus on compound movements, try to get 5% stronger every two weeks, don't do more than one or two forced reps, and split your workout into 3 days for various body parts. To gain muscle mass, eat about 15 times your current body weight in calories, including 1-1.5 grams of protein per pound. Eat twice as many carbs as protein, high quality fats, and nut...
How To: Make a fun block house out of wooden building blocks
Make a toy house out of wooden building blocks. You'll need one square block for the body of the house and a triangular prism for the roof. You'll also need paint in several colors and a paint brush, as well as glue and a black marker.
How To: Help your clients build endurance with a Pilates arc
This clip demonstrates a routine for building endurance with a Pilates arc. Whether you're considering the possibility of starting your own Pilates studio or already have one and just need a little help tackling a particular pedagogical problem, you're sure to be well served by this free video lesson from the folks at Balanced Body Pilates. For more information, including a comprehensive overview, watch this video guide.
How To: Build your pecs with nutrition hints & exercise tips
Darin Stein from Fat Loss Lifestyle demonstrates how to build your pectoral muscles with exercise tips. Put two medicine balls into the butt of your palms, not your fingertips, for pushups. Lower your body for two seconds, keeping your elbows apart. Get a real nice stretch in the chest and push your body up. Do fourteen pushups. For an advanced workout, elevate your feet when doing the pushups. Walk a 65 millimeter resistance ball to your toes and continue doing the pushups. In addition to to...
How To: Choose a narrative theme for a photo series
This instructional photography video provides some helpful tips on how to build narrative ideas surrounding body of photography work that you'll want to create. You can use these techniques when building a book, a web site or a series of consistent images for your story. You will not only make your photography work more interesting, but working with narrative will train you to become a better story teller.
How To: Build your suit of DIY Master Chief armor from Halo
Master Chief, the star of the Halo franchise before it's most recent iterations, is one of the most recognizable and beloved protagonists in gaming history, and that's without players ever actually seeing his body through his inconic and intimidating armor. If you want to dress up as Master Chief for a Halloween costume, film, or other purpose, watch this video to learn how to make your own DIY Master Chief armor for cheap.
How To: Do a bodybuilding crunch exercise for 6-pack abs
Don't let the TV ads convince you to buy some bulky contraption that will gather dust in your closet, crunches are safe and effective! This how-to video shows how to do crunches with varying degrees of difficulty based on your ability. Remember that ab exercises alone will not give you abs! If you have the best abs in the world they will be completely invisible if you are overweight. Aerobic exercise and proper diet are even more important than ab exercises in getting that sought after 6-pack...
How To: Do the "kettle ball swing" for fast weight loss
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to perform the kettlebell swing exercise. The "Kettlebell Swings" Exercise is a vital part of getting a rock hard midsection as well as building your hamstrings and your glutes. Kettlebell swing training preps the body to endure the stress of sports and physical disciplines, as well as produce power from the core body muscles. Begin by bending knees and swing the weight with both hands in between the legs towards the back of you. While rising up, user...
How To: Build a shelter in the forest
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to build a shelter in the forest. If you get stuck in the woods, you'll need to know how to protect yourself from the elements.
How To: Draw a manga body on a computer
Drawing a manga body on your computer is not that different from how you might draw a regular person. Manga bodies tend be slim and long, having an appearance similar to a person you would say has a light build. The best way to begin is by sketching broad guidelines with a 30% black pencil. After that, you want to draw simple sticks for the arms, then intersecting curves to start the chest and a V for the stomach. Follow the example in this video to see the rest.
How To: Tear cloth in 3D Studio Max 2010
See how to take advantage of 3ds Max 2010's in-built tear modeling feature, which provides 3D artists to quickly cut a cloth as if due to a strong stretching force or a reaction to a hard collision with other rigid body meshes. Whether you're new to Autodesk's popular modeling software or a seasoned 3D artist just looking to better acquaint yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, take a look!
How To: Build a Mini Hovercraft
Create a miniature hover craft from the fan, polystrene or Styrofoam plate, batteries and double-sided scotch tape. It really works. Powered by two 9 volt batteries you can use paper plates for the body of the hovercraft if need be. This is a cool cat toy or just a household hack.
How To: Use a resistance band to work out: your chest
Use a resistance band to work out: your chest There are lots of creative ways to use resistance bands. This video is about building stronger chest muscles with resistance bands. Resistance bands challenge your muscles in a different way.
How To: Do the circle step combo belly dance move
Belly dance is originally a form of traditional Arab dance. Most of the techniques of belly dance demonstrate circular motions in the core area of the body (the belly, the hips). Belly dancing is a fun, sensual dance that also builds & strengthens abdominal muscles. In this belly dancing lesson, learn the circle step combo move. Follow along with this belly dance tutorial to master this move.
How To: Build a "pop-pop" or "putt-putt" steam engine boat
This extensive video series is all about making your own simple steam engine and boat, which is known variously as the "putt-putt" or "pop-pop" boat. Science Toy Maker gives the full details on making your own homemade steam engine model boat, which is similar to the one seen in the move "Ponyo".
How To: Reduce shoulder injuries with stabilizing exercises
In this video, we learn how to reduce shoulder injuries with stabilizing exercises. This will not build your muscle, but it will help prevent you from hurting your shoulder, which will cause you not to work out. The first exercise you can do is to lay on your side and place a folded towel underneath your elbow. After this, relax your body and prop your head up with your other hand. Now, grab a small weight and lift from the ground to slightly higher than horizontal. The next exercise you can ...
How To: Do the standing preacher bench to tone triceps and biceps
Most of the time it's not necessary to have exercise equipment in order to exercise. You can generally use your own body weight as a counterbalancing weight, but if you're interested in building massive muscle, then you do need to either hit the gym or purchase some equipment to achieve optimum bulk.
How To: Do an upright row to develop deltoids and shoulders
Have you ever noticed how buff professional rowers are? It's no surprise, given that they practice 70% of the day and compete any time they're not practicing, but the secret to their majorly built and sexy upper body is the simple yet effective motion of rowing.
How To: Lessen the strain from clapping push ups
If you're finding that performing your usual push up routine is not giving you results anymore (your muscles adjust to any new exercise you perform within a week, making the results less noticeable), try the clapping push up.
How To: Perform triceps kickbacks to tone triceps
Despite what the name may imply, triceps kickbacks don't involve kicking of any sort. Rather, this tricep-sculpting exercise move involves getting down to a near squat position and bringing a dumbbell forward and back, keeping the shoulders stead and down.
How To: Make Lina Inverse cosplay shoulder armor pauldrons
Check out this clip before you head to any conventions this summer! In this video, learn how to create Lina Inverse's shoulder armor for cosplay and look great. You will need basic craft supplies and will be using things like duct tape, papier mache, tap lights and foam to build this piece of body armor.
How To: Measure your body fat
One of the easiest ways to measure body fat is by using hydrostatic weighing. It is based on Archimedes' principle, the law of buoyancy. It works by calculating body fat from measuring the amount of displaced water after a person has been immersed under water. Since muscle is denser than body fat, a person who has more muscle will displace less water than a person of the same weight with more body fat. This test is usually performed for a couple times for averaging accuracy. If the test is do...
How To: Build a remote-controlled camera mount
Kip Kay, from Make Magazine, shows you how to take your radio controlled vehicle and turn it into a spy car, by mounting a camera onto it. Follow Kip, as he shows you how to remove the body from your radio controlled car, mount the camera inside the chassis using the triPod mounting screw hole on your video camera, and put it all back together. In just few short steps you, too, can have your very own radio controlled spy car.
How To: Sculpt and tone your body
Sculpt the ideal body. Learn some exercises to add to your fitness training to sculpt your body in this health and fitness tutorial. To sculpt your body you should do squats, work obliques, do push-ups, and try bar dips. With this how to video you can sculpt and tone your perfect body.
How To: Do the side plank yoga pose
Yoga is a great way to strengthen your body and increase flexibility. This how to video teaches a yoga pose for arm balance, Vasisthasana or the side plank yoga pose. Yoga instructor Christine Navarro demonstrates the Vasisthasana or the side plank yoga pose and provides instruction on getting into the posture. Strength building exercises are also provided.
How To: Complete a fat burning core strength vinyasa yoga routine
Got an extra thirty minutes today? Cut out that extra episode of "The Big Bang Theory" and give your body and metabolism a treat by completing a high intensity yoga routine.
How To: Do stomach flattening exercises at home
This fitness video shows how to do stomach-flattening exercises at home. Our host, Kathy, Kaehler, informs us that the best exercise is a yoga-based exercise called the plank, because it focuses on your core. Your core is where your abs are. This exercise is best done on soft surfaces. Start out at 15 seconds, and build up to a minute or more. To do the plank, rest on your knees and 1 forearm, with your side facing the ground. Make sure your body is straight. If you want to make the exercise ...
How To: Get a total body workout using park equipment
You can get that ripped, hard body you've always wanted, without a gym.
How To: Do a BOSU ball leg workout
Three movements on the bosu ball will challenge your balance and stability. They will also build strength in your lower body. First, warm up. Then, do a simple back squat on the bosu ball. Stand on the bosu ball with our feet in front of you, extend your arms, and squat. Do eight to ten repetitions. Then, do a one legged squat. Place one foot in the middle of the ball and extend the other leg back. Squat down and up. Do ten to twelve repetitions. The final exercise is a lateral one legged squ...
How To: Strengthen the hip flexor
Hip flexors are important muscles to target when weight training to build functional strength in the legs. Learn how to do hip flexor exercises in this strength training video. Take action: knees to chest exercise targets core, hold weight between feet, raise knees as high as you can, start in push up position and bring alternate knees to elbows, and work for quick reps and endurance. Tom Clifford, the instructor in this how-to video, has a degree in physical education, fitness and health fro...
How To: Do vertical leg crunches
Vertical leg crunches work the muscles of the thighs by curling the leg vertically, building muscle mass and tone. Learn how to do vertical leg crunch exercises in this strength training video. Take action: use a mat for comfort, keep legs as straight as you can, focus on crunching core and reaching toes, and exhale as you crunch. Tom Clifford, the instructor in this how-to video, has a degree in physical education, fitness and health from Eastern Michigan University, where he ran track and c...
How To: Drain water quickly in Terraria using sand
If you want to drain a body of water in Terraria, check out this video to learn a clever trick that uses sand to drain water quickly. Give yourself more room to build and craft in Terraria by draining water using sand.
How To: Do a calming yoga flow to increase leg flexibility
There are a plethora of reasons why you should practice yoga, from easier breathing to increased flexibility to clearing your mind. But there's another super important reason you should take up the art of the pretzel-limbed: It helps build strength all throughout your body, which means you'll be less likely to pull a muscle or throw out your back in real life.
How To: Get Katy Perry's fit and curvy body with her workout routine
We don't know about you, but we're wondering how the hell Katy Perry even has time to work out these days with the countless number of promotional appearances, hostess jobs, planning a wedding, and singing gigs she's doing on a daily basis. But, after looking at a few recent pictures of the singer's fit and curvy body, she must be doing something to keep all that in shape.
How To: Build up the strength to perform pushups on a Reformer
This clip goes over some Reformer exercises that can help you or your clients increase your or their strength and stability, gradually working towards full push-ups. Whether you're toying with the idea of opening up your own Pilates studio or merely need some help tackling a certain pedagogical or administrative problem, you're certain to be well served by this free video tutorial from the folks at Balanced Body Pilates. For more (and more comprehensive) information, take a look.
How To: Do a plate weight workout to tone your entire body
Resistance training garners the support of gravity to weigh you down as much as possible. It's painful to do but builds the same muscles in half the time.
How To: Use a pilate reformer
Get that body toned and conditioned for a balanced life with the help of Pilates! In this Pilates tutorial conducted by expert, Ann Arnoult, learn how to use a Pilate Reformer. The Pilates Reformer builds on the idea of mat exercises, adding new levels of resistance with weight-bearing exercises. Improve the quality of movement, posture, flexibility and range of motion with help from a Pilates specialist in this free video.