Warming up will get your blood flowing and help prevent injury. To warm up, do some cardio exercises like walking or jogging. You should also do some active stretching, like arm circles or arm swings. If pull-ups are hard for you, it may feel natural to "scrunch up" your body while performing them. This can put extra stress on your neck and back muscles, making the entire workout process harder. To avoid this, set your shoulders by pushing them back and keep your spine arched. For those who don't know any better, pull-ups may seem like the ultimate test of arm strength. However, your back muscles are just as important, if not more so. To make your workout easier and more effective, try to use the muscles on your back and around your armpits to help pull yourself up. Specifically, try to engage your latissimus dorsi muscles (“lats”) and rear deltoids (“delts”). When performing your pull-ups, try crossing your legs close to the ankles. Though it may seem unimportant, this can reduce some of the pressure in your arms and will make it easier to maintain proper form while exercising. When crossing your legs, you can either bend your knees or keep them straight. Neither will affect the overall routine, so choose whichever option feels best. Assisted pull-ups will allow you to perform the same basic motions you would for an ordinary pull up, but with a little extra help so you can more easily complete the exercise. Since these closely mimic actual pull-ups, they're great for getting your form right before you attempt the real thing. You can do assisted pull ups by:  Using a pull-up machine. Looping a resistance band around the bar and your foot to support some of your weight. Standing on a stool with one foot. Asking a partner to hold your feet or legs while you workout.

Summary: Warm up for 5-10 minutes before you start. Set your shoulders and arch your back. Use the muscles in your back, not just your arms. Cross your legs while working out. Perform assisted pull-ups if you’re struggling.


You can find an emery board online or at a local drug store. It's best to buy an emery board that is not made of metal, as metal might cause damage. Some dentists do not recommend emery boards, because enamel is hard and may need something sharper, but it may be an OK option if only a small amount of filing is needed. Stand in front of a mirror so you have a good view of the tooth you wish to file down as well as the emery board. As with using a nail file, you want to be sure that the tooth in question is pain-free. If you are experiencing pain in the tooth, it is not a good idea to continue with filing. You want to file down the tooth so that it is no longer cutting your mouth or tongue, but once that point has been reached it is best to stop. Be conservative with your filing, as you do not want to damage the enamel. If the tooth is causing pain, it is possible you have damaged the enamel. This can lead to dental problems in the future, so it is a good idea to go see a dentist.

Summary: Buy a non-metal emery board. Place the emery board flat against your tooth. File down the tooth with a few back-and-forth strokes. Pay attention to any pain in the tooth.


Posture is extremely important and will make it easier for you to breathe properly while singing. This will take pressure off of your vocal cords. Your feet should be positioned shoulder width apart with your knees slightly bent. Never lock your knees in place. In order to maintain proper singing posture, you should raise your chest slightly and keep your abdomen flat. By engaging your core muscles you can help ensure that you breathe from your diaphragm. This will help to protect your vocal cords. While you are singing your chin should be parallel to the floor. This will help to take pressure off of your vocal cords, making it easier to sing clearly. When you are breathing for singing, your shoulders should be relaxed. This will help to ensure that you take deep abdominal breaths, rather than shallow breaths. Avoid raising your shoulders while you breathe in. Instead, keep your shoulders down and relaxed. While singing, you do not want to strain or put pressure on your vocal cords by tensing the surrounding muscles. This can make it much more difficult to sing and will put additional strain on your voice.

Summary: Bend your knees slightly. Raise your chest. Keep your head up. Keep your shoulders relaxed. Relax your neck, jaw, and face muscles.


It will take anywhere from 24 to 28 hours for your skin to heal after sugaring. It's very common for red spots to form on sugared areas. These spots form where the hair root was removed, and may look somewhat similar to a sun burn. Do not worry about such spots as they'll clear up in a few days. In the event you get an ingrown hair, treat it promptly. Ingrown hairs can cause serious skin irritation if left untreated. You can use topical gels designed to treat ingrown hairs at a local supermarket. If ingrown hairs do not clear up on their own, see a dermatologist. Doing sea salt soaks regularly following a sugaring appointment can prevent the formation of ingrown hairs. If you notice redness, itching, burning, or other symptoms that do not go away within 24 or 48 hours, see a dermatologist. Sugaring is usually safe, but can make your skin more susceptible to infections. If you have a rash that you suspect may be infected, make an appointment with a dermatologist.
Summary: Do not worry about red spots. Treat ingrown hairs. See a dermatologist in the event of an infection.