Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Measure before you weight lift. Measure at the thickest part of both biceps. Hold the measuring tape flat against your skin. Do not flex your biceps while measuring.

Answer: If you’ve exercised your arms right before you measure your bicep size, you won’t get an accurate bicep measurement. Working out forces blood into your muscles, which temporarily inflates the size of your biceps and triceps. If you’re planning to measure your arms and work out in the same day, always take the measurements first. Wrap a tape measure around both your biceps at their thickest point, near your armpit. Measure one arm after the other. Measuring both biceps will help you compare your arms against each other, and figure out if you need to work one more than the other. Ideally, both biceps should be the same size. For accurate, consistent measurements, make sure that the material of the tape measure is flat against your skin. Don’t pull or distort the tape, or you’ll risk stretching it and distorting your measurement. Make sure that there are no twists or bumps in the tape when you’re measuring. You should also never measure your bicep through a shirt. If you’re wearing a t-shirt, roll the sleeves up. Otherwise, remove your shirt so that you’re measuring directly against the skin of your arm. You’ll get reliable and consistent measurements if you measure your bicep when it’s relaxed. Let your arm hang down beside your body, and keep your muscles relaxed while measuring them.  Consistency is the most important part of measuring any body part for bodybuilding, and it’s easier to get consistent measurements if you don’t flex. Your muscles will flex different amounts from day to day, so measuring the relaxed muscles will provide the most accurate results.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use a magnifying glass. Take off your glasses. Use a clear plastic bag.

Answer: Hold the magnifying glass as still as possible, ensuring the focus of the sun is pointed directly at the match-head, and you’ll be able to take advantage of a process called solar thermal conversion.  Try to ensure the dot of the magnification is as small as possible, to minimize the amount of time needed to dry out the match. The smaller the dot of light, the more intense the heat is, and the quicker this will work. Do not move the dot of light around.  Keep it in the exact same location. Your glasses can concentrate the sun’s rays perfectly.  Hold your glasses very still and create a small focal point focused on the head of the match.  After a bit of time the match head will dry and ignite.  Because of the angle of glasses, there may be a need to rotate the glasses a bit to get the right angle. Be sure to use just a single lens.  Do not try to use both lenses to focus the sun's heat. Fill a clear, smooth plastic bag with water and form a sphere.  With this balloon, you can focus the power of the sun onto a direct spot just like a magnifying glass.  Rotate the globe to find the right spot that maximizes the heat.  If there are wrinkles in the bag, it may not work as well. Plastic bags that are not clear will not magnify the heat as intensely or as specifically in one area.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: . Wear a hat in the sun. Use a scarf in the winter. Wear sunglasses. Exercise daily Do facial yoga. Quit smoking. Use an infrared sauna.

Answer: pply sunscreen. Some experts believe that exposure to the sun's UV light may cause up to 90 percent of the skin's visible signs of aging over the course of a lifetime. The good news is that it's never too late to start taking preventative action to stop the aging effects from advancing. If you're concerned about the visual signs of aging, one of the best things you can do to protect your skin is to wear sunscreen any time you go outdoors, even during the winter.  Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen, which protects against the harmful effects of both UVA and UVB radiation. Choose a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, though you may want a higher SPF to provide greater protection against UV radiation. Choose a sunscreen that is water-resistant and contains zinc or titanium oxide.  Reapply sunscreen every one to two hours, especially if you will be sweating a lot or swimming. It's important to wear a hat, even if you're wearing sunscreen. A hat provides shade for your face, which can help reduce your overall exposure to sunlight, and may help reduce the signs of aging..  Choose a hat with a brim large enough to cover your face.  Hats with tightly-woven fabric, like canvas, will be most effective at blocking UV radiation from reaching your skin. Avoid hats with a wide weave or holes, such as straw hats, as these hats will let in a lot of sunlight. If you live in a climate that gets cold during the winter, exposure to frigid wind can dry out your skin, causing skin to appear drier and more wrinkled. Protect your skin in cold weather by wearing a scarf across your face. Choose sunglasses with 100% UV protection to protect against harmful sun rays. Oversize or wraparound sunglasses provide extra protection for the sensitive skin around your eyes, which helps prevent wrinkles. Sunglasses with polarized lenses are best for your eyes, as they reduce glare which in turn reduces eye strain and fatigue. . Frequent exercise increases circulation in your body which increases nutrients as well as removes waste from your system, which creates a healthy glow. Exercising your facial muscles helps prevent wrinkles from forming. A great way to reduce forehead wrinkles is to place both hands on the forehead facing inwards and spread your fingers between the hairline and eyebrows. Gently sweep your fingers outwards, applying a light pressure. Experts recommend you do the exercises for 20 minutes a day, 6 days a week. Exposure to cigarette smoke speeds up the natural aging process, causing more wrinkles and premature skin damage. If you are a current smoker and you're concerned about the effects of smoking on your health, talk to your doctor about how to quit smoking. Infrared saunas have the same effect as regular saunas, but some people find them easier to tolerate. Whereas a traditional sauna surrounds you with intense heat, an infrared sauna can produce the same results (sweating, increased heart rate) using a lower temperature. Infrared saunas may provide health benefits for a variety of conditions, so they might also improve the appearance of your skin.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose your fabric. Find an old pair of leggings. Get some elastic for the waistband. Collect paper and a marker for making a pattern.

Answer:
A stretch fabric works best for making leggings, so opt for a stretch jersey, spandex, rayon with lycra, or some other type of stretchy fabric. You will need about 2 to 3 yards (1.8 to 2.7 m) of fabric depending on your size. If you are making leggings for a baby or toddler, then you will only need about 1 yard (0.91 m) of fabric. For baby and toddler leggings, you can also use a printed t-shirt for fabric. Make sure it is a shirt that you are willing cut up. You can use an old t-shirt or buy one on clearance. To create the pattern for the leggings, you will also need a pair of old leggings that fit you (or the person who will wear the leggings). If the leggings are a little smaller than you want them to be, then you can draw outside of the edges of the leggings to make them larger. You will need a piece of elastic that is long enough to wrap around the waist of the person who will wear the leggings. You can opt for a narrow piece of elastic, such as a piece that is 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) wide, or you can go with a wider piece, such as a piece that is 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide. The elastic will be hidden in the waistband, so you can use any color. To create your own custom pair of leggings, you will need to make a pattern first. That will require some paper that you can trace the outline of your folded leggings onto and a black marker. You can use a large roll of craft paper to get a piece that will be big enough for adult leggings, or you can use a large piece of construction paper for a pair of baby or toddler leggings.