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Buzz Brainteaser

BuzzSugar — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:30:25 -0700

Buzz Brainteaser

BuzzSugar — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:30:06 -0800

Welcome to Buzz Brainteaser, the trivia feature on BuzzSugar! Every weekday I'll test your knowledge about TV shows, music, and movies. If you enter in the correct answer, you win points! On the TV show Step by Step, two families come together when Carol (Suzanne Somers) and Frank (Patrick Duffy) marry. One is the Lambert family (Frank's), what is the last name of the other family (Carol's)?

Buzz Brainteaser

BuzzSugar — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:30:00 -0700

Welcome to Buzz Brainteaser, the trivia feature on BuzzSugar! Every weekday I'll test your knowledge about TV shows, music and movies. If you enter in the correct answer, you win points! On Step by Step, what do Carol and Frank name the daughter they have together?
The first name is all that is necessary.

A Parody Of A Parody Of "The OC"

GiggleSugar — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0700

For those of us who aren't in the know, here's the 411: In a super dramatic season finale of "The OC," Marissa shot some dude. SNL was humored by how this all played out and did a darn funny parody of this scene. Low and behold, someone came along and created a parody of this parody using a scene from the popular 90s sitcom, "Step By Step." Bullets, food...it's all the same in the end, you know?

Home Work: Step Up and Kick

FitSugar — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:30:00 -0800

Since it's chilly outside, instead of turning up the heat or making a cup of hot chocolate, give these a try. All you need is a chair and plenty of room so you can stand comfortably on the seat. Be sure to use a chair that has no wheels, and place it on a carpet or a mat to prevent it from slipping.

Stand next to a chair. Place your right foot in the center of the chair seat.
Then step up and raise your left knee up in front of your chest. Hold like this for a count of three, trying to keep your spine and right leg straight. Keep breathing and engage your abs to support your back. Then slowly step down. Repeat this for a total of 20 times.

Want to see how to make this move a little more challenging? Then read more

After lifting and holding your knee up, now stand up with your leg straight out. Hold like this for a count of three and then step back down. Repeat for a total of 20 times.
After that move, it's time to do some Broadway kicks. Instead of just holding your left leg up there, power kick it up as high as you can and then step back down. Kick 20 times. Now repeat the knee up holds, leg up holds, and Broadway kicks with the right leg.

Running Tip: Vary Your Steps

FitSugar — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:30:53 -0700

Many runners suffer from repetitive stress injuries, because they run the same way all the time. You can help prevent pain by varying your steps throughout your run. Here are some ways to change up your feet while running:

Shorten your stride and take baby steps.
Lengthen your stride and take giant steps.
Lift your knees high up to your chest with each step.
Run in a zigzag.
Skip.
Run sideways, alternating which side leads.
Run backwards, but periodically look over your shoulder to see where you're going.

The next time you head out for a run, do an interval workout by including at least three of these different types of steps.

DIY: Concrete Garden Steps With Glass

CasaSugar — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0700

Bay Area landscape architecture firm Studio Green creates gorgeous garden elements for its clients, like these patio squares that have been seeded with colored glass. I love the unexpected sparkle to these simple patio steps. Making patio stepping stones isn't too difficult, and by adding colored glass tiles, you can get the same special sparkle without all of the work of sanding down the broken glass pieces.Summer is an ideal time of the year to make these pavers, since hot, sunny weather will help them dry more quickly. This project takes a few different steps and requires a period of one to two weeks between making the steps and using them to let the concrete steps cure.

Supplies:

Concrete mix
Concrete paver mold, like these, or you can simply use shallow plastic containers that are the right size for your project
Concrete trowel
Glass tiles, in whatever size you like
Mold release product, such as canola and safflower oil
Wheelbarrow or large pail
Water
Dust mask if you are working indoors

Find out the steps when you read more.
Here are the steps:

Brush the inside of the mold surface with the mold release.
Measure out dry concrete or mortar mix in your wheelbarrow or large pail. Add water according to the instructions on your concrete bag. Mix thoroughly.
Pour the concrete into the molds. Mix the concrete to make sure all the air bubbles are out.
Now, carefully place your glass tiles the top surface of the concrete mixture. Use your trowel to lightly push the glass tiles into the concrete, which should still be wet.
Before the concrete sets, use your trowel to smooth the surface. Let the molds rest for at least 24 hours before you remove the molds.
Remember to wash the tools you use to mix the concrete immediately after use. If you don't, the concrete will harden and you won't be able to remove it.
Let the concrete steps cure for one to two weeks, then set your stepping stones out in your garden.

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Walking to Stay Trim? Aim For 100 Steps Per Minute

FitSugar — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:00:00 -0700

If you're walking to lose weight, a recent study says you need to walk at a quick pace of at least 100 steps per minute in order for it to be considered moderate intensity. A pedometer is a great tool to use when you're strolling along, since it tells you how many steps you've taken. You can also check it to make sure you're taking enough steps within a certain number of time in order to get your heart rate up. So in a 30-minute workout, you should take at least 3,000 steps. If this rate is too fast at first, start off doing 1,000 steps in 10 minutes before you build up to 30 minutes.

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New Steps Per Day Guidelines

FitSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:15:00 -0800

If you've been focusing on getting 10,000 steps per day to keep up with your weight-loss goals then this news is not going to make you happy. New research has found that the one size fits all number of 10,000 steps per day is just not cutting it anymore. Here are the new guidelines for how many steps per day people should accumulate for weight control:

Women:
Age 18-40: 12,000 steps per day
Age 40-50: 11,000 steps per day
Age 50-60: 10,000 steps per day
Age 60 plus: 8,000 steps per day
Men:
Age 18-50: 12,000 steps per day
Age 50 +: 11,000 steps per day

So time to dust off the old pedometer and make sure you're getting enough steps in your day.

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Home Work: Side Step Down

FitSugar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:30:00 -0700

If you're a runner, you're not alone if you worry about knee injuries. The repetitive movements and constant jarring of your joints are the exact ingredients for runner's knee. Weak thighs are also a contributing factor, so it's a good idea to include strength training exercises that target your lower body. This exercise, called side step down, will build strength in your knees and quads.

To find out how to do it, read more.

Stand on a step with all your weight on your right foot. You can use aerobic step equipment, a sturdy stack of books, or an actual step. Make sure the step is not too high; you don't want to have to bend your right knee past 90 degrees as you lower your left leg to the ground.
Now slowly bend your right knee and lower your left foot down to the ground, making sure your right knee is centered over your right foot. Try not to slam your left foot as you step down. Lower it with control.
Then straighten your right leg and lift your left toes back up on the step.
Do two sets of 10 reps on each leg.