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How to start volunteering: ‘There are roles to fit all interests and skill sets’

Common misconceptions are that you don’t have the right skills, or you need to make a huge time commitmentMany people want to do good in the world. They want to connect and give back to their communities. But volunteering, much like Sunday meal prep or morning meditations, often ends up at the bottom of the to-do list – a nice idea we’ll get to when we have more time.“For many people, volunteering is something they feel positively about, but don’t always prioritize or think they have time for,” says Matt Bertram, vice-president of volunteer services for the American Red Cross.How to start meditatingHow to start weightliftingHow to start budgetingHow to start running Continue reading...

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Improved performance, freedom of movement and less pain: how to start a mobility practice

Mobility can’t be tracked on a leaderboard, but it can help you feel better and make daily tasks easierFitness is often measured through numbers: how much weight a person can lift, or how fast or far they can run. But one important metric is harder to quantify: mobility.Mobility gets overlooked, because the relevant exercises do not “have the instant visual appeal of traditional workouts”, says Tyler McDonald, certified personal trainer and senior brand manager for the National Academy of Sports Medicine.How to start meditatingHow to start weightliftingHow to start budgetingHow to start running90/90 hip switches: Sit on the floor with the front leg bent at a 90-degree angle (thigh out in front of you and calf perpendicular to you) and the back leg bent at a 90-degree angle (thigh out to the side, calf roughly parallel to you). Slowly rotate your knees to the opposite side without lifting your feet off the floor. “This is fantastic for opening tight hips,” McDonald says.Cat-cow stretch. With your hands and knees on the ground, arch your back towards the ceiling, dropping your head between your arms. Then, slowly drop your back and raise your head and glutes towards the ceiling. This helps with spine mobility.World’s greatest stretch. Yes, this stretch has quite the name, but for good reason. Start in a plank. Bring the right leg forward into a low lunge position. Stretch the right arm overhead towards the ceiling, twisting the upper body. Then, bring the right hand behind the head and attempt to touch the ground with the right elbow. “It hits your hips, hamstrings and upper back all at once, making it incredibly efficient,” says McDonald. Continue reading...

Celeb Plastic Surgeon Dr. John Layke Shares the Sneaky Summer Skincare Mistakes You Might Be Making

Celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. John Layke tells ET the summer skincare mistakes you might be making, and how to avoid them.

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Khloé Kardashian Says Daughter True Thompson Has an 'Elevated' Way of Wearing Her XO Blue Perfume

Khloé Kardashian says daughter True Thompson, 8, is a beauty lover in the making while celerbating the launch of her XO Blue perfume.

Chef Emily Susman Shares Her Secrets for a Healthy Girl Summer

Chef Emily Susman tells ET her secrets for a healthy girl summer while celebrating the launch of Navi Mocktails.