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How to make your own stress ball

Posted: Jan 24th 2008 5:30PM by Adams Briscoe
Filed under: Stress Reduction

Here's a crafty do-it-yourself project for those readers interested in making their very own stress ball. You've seen the iconic, squishy stress relievers that probably sit atop every desk on Wall Street. Well, if you've ever wondered what in the world goes into making them, this home project may give you a rough idea.

In fact, the steps are definitely geared toward using a partner, so it makes for a great group activity too! You can paint or decorate the finished product for a bit of personalization -- something not everyone has tried with the store-bought variety.

There are two types of stress balls: the single balloon ball, and the dough ball. Using a funnel, the first type is filled with cornstarch. It's encouraged to read the instructions, but after funneling as much as you want into the balloon, tie it off as near to the cornstarch as possible. The second type is created by making, heating and stuffing dough into a series of balloons to make it as sturdy as possible. It wouldn't be justified cramming all the steps in here, so check out the rest of the post to find out how to make your own stress reliever!

Strength training begins with...your hands?

Posted: Sep 11th 2007 9:05PM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: Fitness

I don't think it completely starts with your hands, but it can certainly help to work on your grip a little bit. Not only will it give you an awesome handshake (but don't overdo it and be that person) but it can also help you do more at the gym when you go to lift weights for the rest of your body.

So if you're looking to kickstart your strength training regimen how about trying one of these grips that Women's Health recommends? There's Therapy Putty, the CandoDigiflex, and the Thera-Band flexbar, so you can easily find something that sounds right for you. Personally the putty idea sounds good to me -- sort of strength training plus stress relief rolled into one.



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