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Bike Review - 2012 Rocky Mountain 29" Vertex 970 RSL Carbon

Posted by tan xiao yan on

This review is tough to write as I don't know where to begin with the paradigm shift we are seeing with this bike. Five years ago the idea of riding a carbon fiber frame offroad seemed insane. Okay for road but not tough enough for the trail. Now that idea has been dumped on its head. For 2012, many companies are offering carbon fiber mountain bikes in hardtail and full suspension with both 26" and 29" wheels. The first of these new wonder bikes I've been able to test is the Rocky Mountain 29" Vertex 970 RSL. Full carbon 29"er...

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Top 5 Ways to Increase Testosterone by Living Better

Posted by tan xiao yan on

Why would you want to increase your testosterone levels?If you are a super lean uber male then don`t worry about this. But if you are like many people who are chasing their fitness goals and would like to make more progress and feel better then read on.Testosterone is a big key to making athletic progress and feeling like a man. A lot of the male traits, which are in part driven by testosterone, like aggression, competitiveness, the joy in breaking shit and liking to get physical whether with the ladies or get in a fight, are frowned upon these days....

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Buying Swimwear - What Body Shape Are You?

Posted by tan xiao yan on

As well as making sure you measure yourself before you buy new swimwear in order to get a perfect fit, it's also useful to know what body shape you are as this will help you in general when browsing different swimwear and beachwear styles and sizes. Put the two things together and you should find that you buy stylish swimwear or beachwear which is flattering for your particular body shape. This will help you look your best on the beach this Summer.There are essentially six general body shapes to be aware of and it is likely that you will fit...

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Swimwear and Sun Protection

Posted by tan xiao yan on

It used to be that we were carefree when lying around on the beach under a scorching hot sun. That's because we didn't understand the dangers. We are now more aware what dangers are presented by too much exposure to the sun. Everything from minor irritation to more serious problems such as blistering and in some cases even skin cancer. The good news is though that because we are more educated regarding the dangers of sun exposure there are more things available to help us combat the effects. At the end of the day, sunburn is to be avoided and...

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Perfect Swimwear for Athletic Body Shapes

Posted by tan xiao yan on

You might be forgiven for thinking that if you have an athletic body shape that it would be fairly easy to shop for swimwear and beachwear, as lets face it, the chances are that when you are shopping for clothes, you don't particularly have a problem finding things that fit. This is usually fine for your outer garments, the ones that are on show, because, in general, they aren't necessarily meant to show your body shape off.Swimwear and beachwear is different. It is almost akin to going out shopping in your underwear. Everyone you come across gets to see exactly...

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