The settings you entered above are great for practice, but pro surfing servers will use much less forgive settings. Once you're familiar with how surfing works, change the sv_airaccelerate 800 value to sv_airaccelerate 100. You can decrease it in increments until you reach 100 so that you can get used to the slower air acceleration speed. Big jumps may look cool, but they'll kill your forward momentum. If you're trying to get the best times, you'll want to stick to low jumps to clear the space you need while maintaining your speed. The longer you hold Space, the higher you'll jump. Try to just tap it to clear the gaps you need to get over. The one time big air can come in useful is if you've found a shortcut you can use or a part fo the map you can skip. This almost always requires a very high speed so that you can make the jump. Not all maps have skippable sections. The M3 shotgun is one of the best weapons to use while surfing, as it stays accurate even while moving quickly. It's meant for close range, so try to use it on players using the same surfing ramp as you.  Not all servers allow you to use guns and attack other surfers. Try to avoid automatic weapons, as the accuracy will be terrible. The same goes for single shot snipers, as you'll never get an accurate shot while moving. You'll lose all of your momentum as well, but this can be a good tactic if you've already messed up your jump. Be aware that not all servers look kindly on blockers, so you may get kicked if it's against the rules.

Summary: Adjust your game settings. Avoid big air. Look for shortcuts and corners you can skip. Use shotguns if you want to attack other players. Block other players by stopping in front of them.


Climbing stairs is a great way to work your entire lower body, including your glutes. Plus, it increases your heart rate, so it's a good cardio exercise. Use a stair climber machine or walk up and down flights of stairs. Keep moving for the entire duration of your workout. For instance, if your goal is to do 30 minutes of cardio each day, then you'd climb the stairs continuously for 30 minutes. Walking and jogging both work your rear on their own, but you'll see more noticeable results if you're working on an incline. When you're walking on an elevation, your glutes are more engaged. Raise the incline on your machine as high as you can while still maintaining proper form. Don't raise the platform so high that you have to hold on. It's best to pump your arms as you walk or jog to increase the workout. When you walk up a hill, you're going up an elevated surface. This works your glutes, which can help improve the look of your butt. Bring your cardio workout outdoors to an area with natural hills or man-made inclines. Then, do a brisk walk or jog to raise your heart rate while also working your glutes.  Wear a weighted vest to increase the intensity of your workout. Walk or jog for 20-30 minutes. Many sports include movements that naturally enhance your rear. Additionally, sports are a great way to meet your cardio goals. Pick a butt-boosting sport that you enjoy playing to get results while having fun. Here are some great options:  Running Cycling Swimming Gymnastics Skiing Volleyball Soccer Field Hockey Cheerleading Your body needs regular exercise to maintain good health. Do at least 30 minutes of cardio activity 5 days per week to meet your weekly exercise goals. You can do all of your exercise in a single time block, or you can break it up into 10-15 minute segments spread throughout your day.  Examples of moderate cardio activity include a brisk walk, low impact aerobics, and swimming. For instance, you might take a brisk 15-minute walk during your lunch break and again after dinner.

Summary: Climb stairs to build your butt while increasing your heart rate. Set your treadmill on an incline. Take a brisk walk or jog around a hilly area. Play a recreational sport that builds your leg and buttocks muscles. Do at least 150 minutes of moderate cardio activity weekly for general health.


"The British" (also called Britons) live anywhere in the United Kingdom, a nation that includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. If you use "English" and "British" interchangeably, drop that habit right away.  "Great Britain" refers to the UK mainland — which is only England, Scotland, and Wales. If you want to include Northern Ireland when speaking of the country as a whole, then refer to it as the United Kingdom or the UK for short. The Republic of Ireland is an independent nation which became independent from the UK in 1922, later becoming a republic on 18 April 1949 and makes up five-sixths of the island; while the remaining sixth is made up of Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom. People joke about British food, but many consider this reputation undeserved in modern times. In large cities especially, there are many great food options. Here are a few favorites that are particularly popular in Britain:   Indian curry, especially chicken tikka masala  Cornish pasties and meat pies   English Tea (both the drink and the meal.) Regional specialties abound, from Irish soda bread to Devonshire cream  If you are not in the UK, visit international food markets to look for imported goods. British cheese, biscuits, and brands of chocolate (eg. Cadburys) are found worldwide. Watch Sherlock Holmes, the Inbetweeners, Downton Abbey, Misfits, IT Crowd, Coronation Street and other films and shows. This is one of the most entertaining ways to get a sneak peek at British culture, including their sense of humour. British television (especially the BBC) is available in many countries, although usually only as a reduced and older selection. Monty Python is fantastic, but try to find shows from this decade as well. The United Kingdom has a parliamentary system, with the two largest political parties being the Conservative Party, and the Labour Party. There are more than two parties however, with less seats in the House of Commons, but still attract substantial support. The Scottish National Party (SNP) overtook the Liberal Democrats (Lib Dems) in terms of numbers of seats at the 2015 UK general election, despite the SNP being confined to only contesting Scottish seats as a regional issues party. If you've never heard of these groups before, try following Question Time, British political news, or British political comedians. If you've never heard of these parties before, just teach yourselves the basics of their positions. Faking an opinion is difficult and somewhat insulting. Football (called soccer in the US and Canada) is a national obsession — which you probably knew unless you're from one of the few countries where it isn't. Learn to play the game and follow a team from afar, if you enjoy sports. Rugby and cricket are popular as well. Now you know a tiny taste of British culture. But where do you feel a special connection to? Slang and diets can change over remarkably short distances, and across social classes. Try researching Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff, or Belfast.

Summary: Know your terms. Appreciate British food. Watch British media and find some role models! Learn the basics of British politics. Follow British sports. Narrow your focus.


Add 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of soy sauce and 2 ½ tablespoons (37 ½ ml) of black vinegar to a small bowl. Use a whisk to stir the ingredients together until they’re completely mixed.  If you have celiac disease or a gluten-sensitivity, be sure to choose a soy sauce that is labeled “gluten-free.” Some contain wheat or other sweeteners and flavorings that contain gluten. You can usually find black vinegar at Chinese grocery stores or from online retailers. You can substitute Worcestershire sauce for the black vinegar if you prefer. When the soy sauce and black vinegar are fully mixed, add 2 tablespoons (25 g) of sugar to the bowl. Whisk the mixture until the sugar is fully incorporated. After the sugar is mixed into the dressing, add ½ teaspoon (3 g) of salt. Use the whisk to mix the dressing until the salt is completely blended in. You can adjust the amount of salt to taste.
Summary: Combine the soy sauce and black vinegar. Mix in the sugar. Stir in the salt.