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4 superhero exercises

Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 4:30PM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Fitness

When you work out, do you ever imagine that you're a superhero, and you have to get in shape so you can save the world? Or maybe you are a superhero, but can't say because of your secret identity. It's okay -- we won't tell.

Whether or not saving the world has ever been your inspiration, you'll be sure to get a great workout with these four "Superhero Exercises," courtesy of Men's Health and MSN. For example, you won't just do pull-ups -- you'll do "Spider-man Pull-ups." And forget squat leaps -- you're going to be doing "Hulk Leaps."

The names might inspire you, or they might make you laugh, but either way, check it out -- you might learn a new move that could save the day (or at least vary your workout)!

Gallery: Superheros with rockin' bods

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San Fran's Yoga Girl

Posted: Mar 31st 2008 6:30PM by Bev Sklar
Filed under: Emotional Health, Fitness, General Health, Spirituality and Inspiration

Replace "It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Superman!" with "She rolls out her mat, strikes a pose, it's Yoga Girl!"

Tamara Standard is a yoga guru with a mission to bring yoga to the masses, especially to residents of tough San Francisco neighborhoods devoid of yoga studios or most anything yoga-like. She'll calmly and confidently uncurl her yoga mat on rough streetcorners in areas such as the Tenderloin and Mission districts to teach yoga gratis to people traditionally unexposed. Doesn't matter if crack or prostitution is simultaneously for sale, nothing stops her.

On her inspirational website Standard shares Yoga Girl is her alter ego of sorts, an extension of her desire to serve others. I see Yoga Girl as the embodiment of an authentic, spiritual super hero. Truly extraordinary, Standard is opening hearts, filling spirits and softening the taut muscles, ligaments and tendons of busy city dwellers. Who knows how many people tuck away the yoga Standard willingly shares, later unwinding at sunset or waking up with the birds with a sun salutation in a little corner of their home. A cherished moment of serenity capable of flourishing into a deeper, lifelong practice.

Go Yoga Girl! Has anyone seen her?



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