27 Apr
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Primer, Build, Solidify (PBS): A System That Unlocks Long-Term Muscle Growth

If you've reached a plateau in your muscle building journey and aren't sure what changes to make to get your progress started, then I think the P.B.S. Approach can be the solution for you.

Most people can put together a killer workout, but very few can design a proper program. Even fewer know how to adjust a program month-to-month to keep making optimal progress.

This deficiency is especially true for those whose main goal is to build muscle. While there are some multi-phased templates for strength and strength athletes, there are almost no coherent long-term plans for building muscle.

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27 Apr
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Barbell Row : The Perfect Guide to Follow

Barbell Row is a full body exercise that primarily targets the work of the lower back, upper back, arms, and hips. They also help develop the traction muscles of the posterior posterior deltoids, trapeziuses, rhomboids, and other small muscles that play an essential role in the shoulder joint and shoulder blades. Their other main functions are to build a more muscular back, bigger biceps, and to widen the shoulders. They are also considered very effective as they can improve our efficiency in performing other exercises such as the bench press, squat, and deadlift.

The right way to perform barbell rows

In order to perform barbell rows efficiently and adequately, you need to do the following steps:

1. The setup The first step is to position your body so that the barbell is lifted off the floor.

Directions

1. Place the barbell on the floor. Please go to the barbell and place your feet so that they are a little narrower than shoulder width apart. Your toes should be sticking out a little, and you should move the barbell so that it is more or less directly under your shoulders.

2. Then stand up straight with your chest straight, inhale air into your stomach, and properly support your abdominal muscles so that it looks like someone is punching you in the stomach.

3. Now move your knees back slightly and push your hips back towards the barbell.

4. Then grasp the barbell with your palms facing down and press it firmly together. Make sure the bar is resting on your fingers, your head is out of alignment, your shoulder is flat, and your eyes are focused on a spot that is at least 3 feet in front of you.

2. The Ascension The second step is to pull the barbell up from the floor towards your torso.

Directions

1. First, pull the bar by stretching out your legs. To do this, lift your hips and pull your elbow up. Make sure your back is flat as you try to raise the bar and that your shoulders escalate with your hips.

2. Keep pulling the barbell until it comes into contact with the base of your chest.

3. You should move the barbell until it is level with your knees. Your legs should be straight so they can easily exceed the size of your knees.

Note: Your head should be aligned with your spine, your core should be tight, and your lower back should be slightly arched.

3. The descent The final step is to lower the bar back down to the starting position.

Directions

First, quickly lower the weight toward the floor until both arms are straight and bend your hips so that the weight quickly drops to the floor.

NOTE-

Your core should stay tight throughout the exercise, and your back should be in the same neutral position. It would be helpful if you lowered the bar permanently, rather than slowly, permanently.

Variations of barbell rows

1. Pendlay Line- It's considered a stricter twist on the barbell rows because your legs need to remain motionless as you attempt to lift the weight.

2. Yates Row- This variation on the barbell row requires a more upright posture.

3rd row of dumbbells This version of the barbell row involves the use of dumbbells instead of barbells.

4th row of seat cables This is practiced with a cable machine.

5. T-Bar Row- It does not require greater strength and can therefore be practiced after all training sessions have been completed.

6th row of seals In this exercise, you need to lie down on a flat surface and pull the weights up from a hanging position.

frequently asked Questions

1. How many rows of barbells should I do?

You should include at least 8-20 reps per set in your exercise routine.

2. Are Barbell Rows Really Useful?

Yes. Barbell rows are said to be excellent for building your upper body muscles and promoting back strength.

3. What muscle does a barbell row have?

The barbell row mainly acts on the back muscles. They make a significant contribution to improving your back posture.

27 Apr
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Review: Cool to the Touch

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga

ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga

"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is the best 2-in-1 convertible if you want to use it as a tablet."

  • Attractive and innovative chassis

  • Insanely thin and light

  • Solid performance

  • Excellent battery life

  • Great display for productivity users

  • The touchpad is too small

  • Expensive

Remember when Lenovo's ThinkPad line was the old standby, a collection of well-built and highly functional, but often boring, laptops? Well not anymore.

That's a good thing because what has been replaced is a far more dynamic line-up that keeps surprising. The latest example is the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, an exciting addition to the convertible 2-in-1 category that – at least on paper – promises to rival some of the best laptops you can buy.

I received a midrange version of the laptop with a Core i5-1130G7, 16 GB of RAM, a 512 GB PCIe solid-state drive (SSD) and a 13.5-inch display in the productivity-friendly 3: 2 aspect ratio and with a high QHD resolution (2,256 x 1,504). This is the only display option available, a potential vulnerability we'll discuss later. The price for this configuration is $ 1,685 after the e-coupon (list price is a crazy $ 3,369) which makes it a very top notch 2-in-1 device indeed. Let's find out if the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has what it takes to achieve the best.

design

Let's start with that: Titanium is a really cool metal that is used in aircraft, among other things. Using it in a laptop is even cooler. What if it's only used in the lid of the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga? It's there and while it gives the laptop a cumbersome name, I like it. It has a nice texture that plays with the ThinkPad's usual soft-touch material. At least I'm assuming this is the titanium I'm touching as the lid is made from both titanium and carbon fiber.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium YogaMark Coppock / Digital Trends

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga lid openMark Coppock / Digital Trends

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga logoMark Coppock / Digital Trends

The rest of the case is made of a magnesium-aluminum alloy, which is supposed to make it both light and durable. While it's very light at just 2.54 pounds, there is a bit of sag in the lid and keyboard deck when some pressure is applied.

The HP Specter x360 14, the ThinkPad's most direct competitor, weighs 2.95 pounds and feels more solid – and both differences are noticeable. The difference in thickness is also noticeable, as the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only 0.45 inches thick compared to the relatively bulky Specter at 0.67 inches. The Specter x360 14 is smaller than the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga – in particular, thanks to the smaller upper and lower bezels, it is not as deep and almost as wide. The Dell XPS 13, the best clamshell competition, comes in at 2.8 pounds and 0.58 inches thick. It also feels sturdier than the ThinkPad.

The ThinkPad would have benefited from smaller bezels all around, although the top bezel needed an extra size for some additional components (see the Security section below for details). The XPS 13 is the smallest model, but it doesn't have to mess with a more complex 2-in-1 hinge. Speaking of the hinge: The ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is a bit stiff. Two hands are required to open, but the lid stays where it belongs in clamshell, tent, media and tablet modes. Note that tablet mode on the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is more comfortable than many other convertibles thanks to its thin case and 3: 2 aspect ratio, which is closer in size to a piece of paper.

What does this thin and light laptop look like? First of all, it hardly resembles its all-black ThinkPad siblings. It's a pleasant silver-gray color that eschews all embellishments except the logos. Even these are different than usual as the ThinkPad logo on the lid is more of a silver embossed version than the norm. white, although the "i" dot remains a flashing LED that shows information about the status of the laptop. Directly below it is a more pronounced X1 logo, which is a mixture of red and black and looks sharp against the ThinkPad logo. There is a barely visible Lenovo logo on the back.

Open the lid and you'll find a similar logo on the keyboard deck, the usual red TrackPoint studs, and the recognizable ThinkPad keyboard. The TrackPoint buttons above the touchpad skip the red accents, which I think works here. Overall, this is a very modern, yet conservative design that I really like, much like the gemstone design of the Specter x360 14 and the sleeker appearance of the XPS 13.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga HingeMark Coppock / Digital Trends

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga side viewMark Coppock / Digital Trends

Unsurprisingly, with a machine this thin, connectivity is minimal. You get two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 support, one of which is used to power the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, a Kensington lock port and a 3.5 mm audio jack. This means that if you need to connect multiple devices at the same time, you'll need dongles for older devices and a docking station. Wireless connectivity is state of the art with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1, and there is an option for 5G or 4G LTE WWAN.

security

The ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has the usual ThinkPad security features like the ThinkShutter privacy switch for the webcam and the fingerprint reader for the sensor. This also includes the HPD (Human Presence Device) technology and the software that I tested on the ThinkPad X1 Nano and found to be fast and reliable.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga - fingerprint readerMark Coppock / Digital Trends

Basically, HPD, configured in the Intelligent Security section of Lenovo's Commercial Vantage utility, uses radar to detect when a user is in front of the laptop and when that user is leaving. In the latter case, the technology first dims the display and finally – as quickly as it can be configured by the user – puts the laptop into sleep mode (especially into modern standby mode). As soon as the user returns within a 60-degree arc from the front of the laptop, the device wakes up and logs the user back in using Windows Hello. Once the infrared camera and face recognition are set up, the process is seamless. Go away, the laptop goes to sleep; When you return, your face will be scanned and you can go back to work.

The feature works well and is great except when you're running a long process that shouldn't be interrupted. For example, I had to turn off HPD during my lengthy benchmarks and battery tests unless I wanted to stay locked in front of the laptop. Otherwise my tests would be interrupted. Imagine a long video rendering session and you will get the idea. I tested the same technology on the Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 and found Lenovo's solution to be more reliable and seamless.

performance

My test device used the Core i5-1130G7, a version of the Tiger Lake Core i5 of the 11th generation with a lower thermal design output (TDP) of seven to 15 watts instead of the usual 12 to 28 watts of the Core i5-1135G7 and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.0 GHz versus 4.2 GHz. It contains Intel Iris Xe graphics with the full 80 execution units, but with a slower clock rate of 1.1 GHz compared to 1.3 GHz. All of this is to indicate that Lenovo has opted for a slower and cooler CPU for the Thinkpad X1 Titanium Yoga, which makes sense given the laptop's thin case. Note that the same CPU equipped the ThinkPad X12 detachable tablet I tested, which, as you can see in the table below, was slightly slower than the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga in most of our tests.

As you can see in the graphic, the ThinkPad keeps up in Geekbench 5, but falls behind in the other benchmarks. In the 3DMark Time Spy GPU test, it particularly outperformed the Lenovo Yoga 7i and its faster Core i5, but this was not reflected in real games. Otherwise, the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga did exactly the performance you can expect given its CPU.

Note that where a machine offered switchable performance modes, I recorded results from the "normal" setting. In most cases – including the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga – there is only a slight difference between the "Normal" and "Performance" modes. An outlier is the HP Specter x360 14, which led the field in performance mode while its normal mode is a bit slower.

Geekbench
(single / multiple)		 Handbrake
(Seconds)		 Cinebench R23
(single / multiple)		 PCMark 10 3DMark Time Spy
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga (Core i5-1130G7) 1353/4852 251 1274/3705 4498 1339
Lenovo ThinkPad X12 detachable
(Core i5-1130G7)		 1352/4796 185 1125/3663 4443 926
HP Specter x360 14 (Core i7-1165G7) 1214/4117 236 1389/3941 4728 1457
Dell XPS 13 (Core i7-1165G7) 1540/5432 201 1449/4267 N / A 1589
Lenovo Yoga 7i (Core i5-1135G7) 1357/4246 207 N / A 4565 913
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano
(Core i7-1160G7)		 1466/5139 180 1377/4550 4600 1549

The PCMark 10 results of the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga were particularly interesting. It was slightly behind on the main score shown in the graph, but more importantly, it was particularly slow in the area of ​​content creation of the benchmark. This was carried over to our handbrake test, which encodes a 420 MB video as H.265, in which the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga was even significantly slower than the ThinkPad X12 Detachable. Overall, this laptop performs well for typical productivity apps, web browsing, media usage, and the like, but you don't want to use it to edit videos. I haven't included Apple laptops with their fast M1 chip or AMD Ryzen machines lately – these would have significantly outperformed the ThinkPad and wouldn't really be in the same class of laptops in terms of performance.

This laptop should not be chosen based on its gaming capabilities. I ran Fortnite at 1080p (in a window as the only full screen option was the display's full resolution where the performance would have been awful) and it has 23 frames per second (fps) in high graphics and 17 fps in epic graphics managed. That's about 10 fps slower than most other Tiger Lake laptops.

display

Lenovo built the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga on a 13.5-inch IPS display with a productivity-friendly aspect ratio of 3: 2 and a high QHD resolution (2,256 x 1,504). As mentioned earlier, the 3: 2 aspect ratio makes this thin and light laptop a superior tablet compared to most other convertible 2-in-1s – including the HP Specter x360 14, which has the same aspect ratio.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga screenMark Coppock / Digital Trends

But a display also has to look good, and this is where my colorimeter comes in. According to this device, the display of the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga corresponds to the modern premium average in some respects and surpasses it in other respects. For example, it's pretty bright at 431 nits, well above our preferred 300 nit threshold and better than most of the others. The OLED display of the Specter x360 14 was “only” available at 374 nits, while the 4K display of the Dell XPS 13 was 420 nits. At 1,010: 1, the contrast of the ThinkPad display just exceeded our desired 1000: 1 ratio, which is less than that of the XPS 13 with 1,360: 1 and that of the HP with an incredible 374,200: 1.

The display on the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga was less impressive in terms of color. It managed 71% of AdobeRGB and 96% of sRGB, which is just average for premium displays. The XPS 13 4K display achieved 79% of AdobeRGB and 100% of sRGB, which is slightly better, while the Specter x360 14 had professional quality with 96% of Adobe RGB and 100% of sRGB. The ThinkPad's color accuracy was a DeltaE of 1.62 (less than 1.0 is excellent) compared to the Dell's 1.21 and the HP's 0.69. Gamma was just a bit too bright at 2.1 (2.2 is perfect).

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium YogaMark Coppock / Digital Trends

In practice, I find that it is a pleasant display to work on thanks to the high contrast that creates dark blacks on a white background and a lot of brightness. Creative professionals who crave wide and precise colors won't be satisfied, but productivity workers will love it. Dolby Vision support ensures that HDR (High Dynamic Range) content such as that provided by Netflix is ​​displayed. This is an excellent display for media consumption.

The audio quality was mixed. The volume of the two downward facing speakers was just loud enough and there was little distortion. However, the highs were blown out a bit, so the midrange could fight for attention. As always, there was no bass. The sound quality is fine for the occasional YouTube video. However, if you want to binge or listen to Netflix music, good headphones or bluetooth speakers are recommended.

Keyboard and touchpad

The ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga shares the same basic keyboard as the rest of the ThinkPad lineup, with identically shaped keycaps and excellent spacing. It's a bit flatter, with good travel, but not quite as deep as on larger ThinkPads. This is an improvement: I find that some other ThinkPad keyboards take too much force to register a click. Here the feeling is light, crisp and very precise, with a confident floor effect. It can't quite live up to my favorites, HP's Specter keyboards and Apple's latest Magic keyboard, but it's close.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga pen, keyboard, and trackpadMark Coppock / Digital Trends

The typical ThinkPad TrackPoint sits in the middle of the keyboard and works as usual if you're into that sort of thing. The main disadvantage is that it requires a number of buttons that take up space on the touchpad. That's a bummer, because one of the advantages of a larger display is more keyboard deck space for a larger touchpad. Lenovo didn't take advantage of that space, leaving behind a touchpad that is much smaller than it could be. For example, the touchpad on the Specter x360 14 is much larger. And this is no ordinary touchpad. It uses haptic feedback rather than physical buttons to register clicks. While it doesn't work as naturally as the Apple version, it is a decent solution. There's the usual Microsoft Precision touchpad support, so Windows 10 multi-touch gestures are well supported. Overall, it's an attractive touchpad – it's just too small.

The display is of course touchable and also reacts. It supports the Lenovo Active Pen that is included and supports 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity and tilt assistance. The pen is magnetically attached to the right side of the display. While it's not like other Lenovo pens that slide into a port for storage and charging, it's a full-size pen well worth the tradeoff.

Windows 10 Hello is supported by both a fingerprint reader and facial recognition. Both were quick and accurate. As mentioned earlier, you'll want to use face recognition to get the most out of its human presence detection features.

Battery life

The thin frame of the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga only contains 44.5 watt hours of battery, which is not much for a laptop with a high-resolution display of this size. Given the general tendency of the ThinkPad to have a battery life that was above average, I wasn't confident that it would achieve impressive longevity.

As it turned out, the battery life wasn't great, but it was also terrible. In our web browser test, the ThinkPad managed 9.45 hours, an above-average performance, and exceeded both the seven hours of the Specter x360 14 and the slightly more than six hours of the XPS 13 4K. In our video test, which ran through a Full HD movie trailer, the Thinkpad X1 Titanium Yoga managed a strong 15.75 hours, 5.5 hours longer than the HP and five hours longer than the Dell.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium YogaMark Coppock / Digital Trends

I also ran the laptop through the PCMark 10 gaming battery test, which put a strain on the CPU and GPU, and it lasted three hours, much like the Specter x360 14 and about half an hour less than the XPS 13 4K. In the battery test for PCMark 10 applications, which gives the best indication of the productivity of the laptop, the ThinkPad was at the top of our database with almost 11 hours, about two hours longer than HP and Dell.

The net result is that the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga gives you likely a full day of battery life, and a few more. That's not too shabby for a machine with a high-resolution display and decent productivity performance.

Our opinion

The ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is a superior 2-in-1 convertible that offers the best of the HP Specter x360 14. It's thin and light, so it works well as a tablet, a rarity in this class of machines. It has a great keyboard and pen, solid security options, and a case that feels very modern and sturdy.

You won't love the performance when you're doing more than the usual productivity tasks, but if you don't want to get on with demanding tasks, the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is for you. And it's partly made of titanium, which again is pretty cool.

Are there alternatives?

The HP Specter x360 14 is the most logical alternative. It's faster, slightly smaller, thicker, and heavier, and has a superior OLED display. The HP is also close to the same price as the ThinkPad, just with a Core i7-1185G7 and the OLED display, which makes it a far better value for money.

If you want a detachable tablet instead of a 2-in-1 convertible tablet, the Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable is a great option. You get slightly slower performance and battery life, but the best detachable tablet available right now. It's also several hundred dollars cheaper.

If you don't need the flexibility of a 2-in-1, the excellent Dell XPS 13 is, as usual, a great choice. It remains the best overall notebook and offers better performance, a higher resolution display option in a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a chassis that is more robust and slightly smaller.

How long it will take?

The ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is tough enough to withstand years of hard work and has the latest components. You should make a lot of productive work out of it. They also suffer from the inadequate, but industry standard, 1-year guarantee.

Should you buy it?

Yes. The ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is the best 2-in-1 convertible that can be used as a tablet and offers solid battery life due to its attractive, thin and light design.

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27 Apr
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The Four Cs of Metabolic Conditioning

How To Take A Metabolic Conditioning Insane Method With Opex Coach Georgia Smith That Lays Down Four Key Principles And Advances For Designing An Exercise Program.

When it comes to strength training, most coaches and even clients understand the concept of moving forward in a structured and systematic manner, using percentages to slowly build strength over time.

But for some reason, when it comes to metabolic conditioning, fitness turns into a free flowing ocean of random, intense exertion, filled with multiple modalities that are all the rage this week:

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26 Apr
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The Four Cs of Metabolic Conditioning

How To Take A Metabolic Conditioning Insane Method With Opex Coach Georgia Smith That Lays Down Four Key Principles And Advances For Designing An Exercise Program.

When it comes to strength training, most coaches and even clients understand the concept of moving forward in a structured and systematic manner, using percentages to slowly build strength over time.

But for some reason, when it comes to metabolic conditioning, fitness turns into a free flowing ocean of random, intense exertion, filled with multiple modalities that are all the rage this week:

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26 Apr
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Triceps Extension : Different Variations & Benefits

Triceps extension is an isolation exercise that trains the triceps, the muscle on the back of the upper arm. It is known as an isolation exercise because only one joint and a limited number of muscle categories are affected. The three heads of the triceps – long head, side head, and medial head – work together to extend the forearm at the elbow joint. The triceps extension helps stabilize your shoulder and maintain fitness in your body.

Below is a guide on how to perform different variations of Triceps extension in a brilliant way!

The different variations of triceps extensions promote strength and fitness in your body.

1. Standing triceps extension

Directions

1. First, stand with your feet in a slightly split position with your left foot directly behind your right foot and your legs hip-width apart. The weight of your body should be evenly distributed across both legs. You should take some pressure off your knees and remember that your core is very careful to maintain good position and posture throughout the exercise.

2. Now take a dumbbell in each hand and raise it directly above your head. Make sure your head is in the same area as your chest, your shoulders are relaxed and relaxed, and your core is fully engaged.

3. At the beginning, both arms should be fully extended. Exhale slowly and lower the dumbbell down. Bring them to the back of your head by bending at your elbows. Make sure your back doesn't bend.

4. When you bend 90 degrees at your elbow, return to the starting position, making sure the weight does not touch the back of your head.

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Performing this exercise improves the flexibility of the body and brings stability to your arms and shoulders. It also helps avoid the risk of injury from upper body activities.

2. Lying triceps extension

Directions

1. First lie down on a straight and smooth surface, e.g. B. a weight bench or a standard mat that lies on the floor.

2. Hold the dumbbells just above your chest with both hands and hold them tight.

3. Now bend your elbows to lower the weight so it comes behind your head. It would be helpful if you always remembered to keep your upper arms motionless and at right angles to your body.

4. Continue to decrease the weight behind your head to keep the head of the bar level with the weight bench or mat.

5. Return to the starting position and repeat the steps.

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Practicing triceps extension while lying down helps strengthen the triceps and stabilize the shoulder joint. It also helps in changing your upper body and improving the flexibility of your arms.

3. Sitting triceps extension

Directions

1. Take a dumbbell in one hand, sit in a chair or flat bench while placing the dumbbell on its side on one knee.

2. Take the base of the dumbbell with both hands and place one hand over the other.

3. While keeping your upper arms erect and your elbows close to your head, exhale as you lift the barbell by straightening your elbows.

4. Inhale as you return the barbell to its starting position.

5. Repeat the above steps.

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Performing a seated triceps extension goes a long way towards strengthening the triceps. They're also perfect for building the shape and posture of your upper body muscles.

frequently asked Questions

1. How many triceps extensions should I do?

You should do at least two to three sets of 10-12 repetitions each.

2. What are the main benefits of triceps extension?

Triceps extensions are a great way to stabilize your shoulders and arms. It's also helpful for flexibility. Together, they help increase your body's strength and range of motion. They also help prevent the risk of injury and make it easier to carry out your daily activities and sporting activities.

3. Pushing or pulling the triceps extension?

Triceps extensions are considered push exercises, along with overhead presses and pushups.

26 Apr
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Review: It’s Not Quite Ultra Enough

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"The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra does everything you'd expect from a top smartphone in 2021, but introduces a few things you don't want and that gives the competition the edge."

  • 50MP camera takes great photos

  • Nice screen

  • Good battery life and fast charging

  • Focus problems frustrate you

  • The back screen isn't very useful

Xiaomi knows there is a battle for flagship phones this year. Samsung has knocked down competition so far with the Galaxy S21 Ultra, and while the Galaxy S21 + and Galaxy S21 don't quite meet the same standards, they're still desirable phones. We've already looked at Xiaomi's S21 challenger, the Mi 11. Now is the time to check whether the Mi 11 Ultra can compete against the S21 Ultra or whether it doesn't quite live up to its name.

design

So you think the S21 Ultra is big and heavy? Get to know the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. It's a 234-gram plate made of Gorilla Glass Victus and ceramic with a huge camera module that takes up the top third of the back of the device. The total footprint is a bit smaller than the Galaxy phone, but the added weight and camera module mean it's still a serious handful.

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The tapered edges, curved corners, and flat ends make it comfortable to hold, but the balance is easily disturbed, not that it's a surprise when you look into the camera. The module is almost weirdly large, protrudes several millimeters and is packed full of cameras and associated sensors as well as a second screen. Really. The Mi 11 Ultra has a screen in the camera module. I'll come back to that.

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It's good that the camera module is, how should I put it, noticeable. Otherwise, the Mi 11 Ultra isn't a very exciting phone. It is similar to the Mi 11, OnePlus 8 Pro, and various other phones with curved screens and shiny bodies. It doesn't attract a lot of fingerprints, but it's very slippery. Xiaomi comes with a basic case in the box and it is probably advisable to use it.

Screens

The Mi 11 Ultra's screen is one of the best I've used on a phone. It is 6.81 inches tall, has a resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, HDR10 +, Dolby Vision support and a lot of brightness. There was never a time when I wished it looked different or had an additional function. There are always-on screens on the front and back of the phone for notifications and the time of day.

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Although the Mi 11 Ultra has a curved edge, the screen doesn't extend that far down, but it suffers from accidental touches. Suddenly adding blank lines to a piece of text, moving it to the notification shade when you don't want to, and opening the camera or dialer app is all done. It's not all the time, but it's enough to be annoying. If you're not a fan of curved screens, the Mi 11 Ultra won't change your mind.

Now we come to the rear window. It's a tiny 1.1-inch OLED that sits next to the cameras and makes it easy to take selfies when using the rear camera. This allows you to check your pose instead of just guessing. It also works as a constantly on screen that shows the time, battery level, and some notifications when the phone is face down. It is not displayed permanently on the screen and can be set to only stay on for up to 30 seconds. You can tap on it to wake it up.

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Is it helpful? Not really. I usually have my phone open anyway, but when I haven't, I'll still have to tap the screen to see the time and negate any cunning advantage of watching the clock. For selfies, it's too small and too low resolution to do anything other than simple framing. You can see where you are in the shot but don't expect a lot of details. Yes, it allows you to use the rear cameras for selfies, so it's successful there, but not much beyond that.

When you return to the main screen, there is little to separate it from the Galaxy S21 Ultra. It's bright, vibrant, and detailed, and has a variety of custom settings for you to play around with. These include a Super Resolution mode for upscaling low-resolution content and several Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) modes that apply HDR effects to still images and videos. You can adjust the DCI-P3 color gamut for accurate colors, change the refresh rate, enable flicker, and also change the resolution.

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However, it is difficult to determine what makes a difference and where. I have the 4K Mitsubishi Evo X video from Woyshnis Media with the settings DCI-P3 color profile, 120 Hz, WQHD + resolution and super resolution and again with automatic color and 60 Hz, but without super resolution, and apart from the refresh rate, viewed the video looked very similar. Ultimately, with these settings, you can make the screen look and work the way you prefer, whatever it may be. Regardless of what I did, the Mi 11 Ultra's screen always looked great.

One final thing to note is that the Mi 11 Ultra comes with a factory-installed screen protector, but it quickly lifts up at the corners and even breaks off to the side after getting caught on something. I had to take it off for the photos here, which I almost never do with a test device, which suggests it may not be the best protection.

camera

The Mi 11 Ultra is the first phone to use the jointly developed 50-megapixel GN2 camera from Samsung and Xiaomi, which has a massive 1 / 1.12-inch sensor. This means that it creates the most eye-catching natural bokeh you've seen from a smartphone without the need for a portrait mode. It's really impressive and allows you to take photos that other smartphones, even the Galaxy S21 Ultra, can't.

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However, this massive sensor appears to be causing a few issues, including the frustrating inability to focus on something too close to the camera. From pets to food, I have more blurry shots than actually focused shots of all of these things due to the problematic focus of the Mi 11 Ultra. This is difficult because there is no indication on the screen of whether or not the camera is in focus, and tapping your subject will not help either as there is no visual cue that it is working as advertised.

If you stop taking photos of objects within about 30 centimeters of the camera, it will do much better. The main camera has a nice natural tone with just the right amount of color to accurately capture the atmosphere of a scene. I enjoyed it very much and seldom took a picture that I didn't like. Xiaomi has kept the appearance of the photos constant across the 48-megapixel wide-angle camera with very few differences in color and dynamic range, unless the lighting is particularly demanding.

Another 48-megapixel camera offers 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom, and a ridiculous 120x zoom. The 5x zoom is excellent and I've used it a lot to better frame photos of flowers from a distance, even though it gets very close to the subject. As a result, it is unlikely to be as versatile and usable as a 3x optical zoom. The 120x zoom creates pixelated photos that you just want to delete.

I was impressed with the video capability. Optical image stabilization is very effective and keeps the camera steady when I'm walking or when it's mounted in a car. She records vivid, bright and very pretty videos. There are many different video modes that use Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) to create unusual effects, just like the Mi 11, but they are a bit tricky and really only work in certain situations.

The small screen on the back of the phone next to the massive main cameras is undoubtedly an interesting addition, but it hasn't proven very useful. I may not take enough selfies, but even if I used it, the size is just right to frame your shot and nothing else. It's not as practical or innovative as the Asus Zenfone 7 Pro's flip camera system. It's also awkward because you have to activate it yourself in one of the Mi 11 Ultra's many camera menus. I'm not sure why Xiaomi didn't set it to automatically activate with a new, easier-to-access mode.

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The Mi 11 Ultra's camera is exciting and takes great photos most of the time. It is the first time the GN2 sensor has been used in a phone. Therefore, some problems are to be expected. Since it cannot be directly compared to others, it is not clear whether the focus problems are a Xiaomi software problem or not a camera problem. Put that aside – it is possible to bypass it once you know – and the Mi 11 Ultra's camera will capture great photos and videos that you'll want to share.

Performance and software

Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and 12 GB of RAM as well as 256 GB of internal storage space, the Mi 11 Ultra is an extremely powerful, top-class smartphone. I didn't experience any speed or smoothness issues. The Android 11 operating system is covered by Xiaomi's MIUI 12 user interface. It's the same as the Mi 11, and there are many of the same problems.

It's the best version of MIUI I've used, but it's still frustrating at times. Dark mode doesn't always work with other apps – for example, my black and white profile picture on Twitter looked negative – and the Settings menu is different from most other Android phones. It's not bad, just different, and you will have to spend some time learning its weaknesses before you feel comfortable.

I find that MIUI is a little buggy at times too, and those bugs seem to differ from phone to phone. I have noticed several times that the Mi 11 Ultra has dropped calls, which I have never experienced with the Mi 11. It didn't always happen and was mostly on lengthy calls. Xiaomi updates its software fairly regularly, which may mean that such issues will be fixed in the future.

The Mi 11 Ultra is an extremely powerful, top-class smartphone.

I've played both Genshin Impact and Asphalt 9: Legends, and while both were fluid and fast, Asphalt randomly paused until I tapped the screen to continue. It didn't work all the time and may have been a gaming bug, but given MIUI's other issues, it's worth pointing out. A lot of energy is consumed in gaming and an hour of Genshin Impact will quickly discharge 25% of the battery. You'll also have to get used to grabbing the massive camera module that is always under your hand and wiping the inevitable fingerprints off the lens.

Battery and security

The battery life of the 5,000 mAh cell is much better than that of the Mi 11. It is not enough for two days (mostly connected to Wi-Fi), but with light use it lasts well into the second day. Most of the time my days ended with around 40%. Use it frequently when you are out and about and it won't extend into a second day. This is what I would expect from a phone with similar specs to the Mi 11 Ultra.

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A 67 watt charging brick is supplied along with a special USB Type-C cable. If you connect the phone at 3%, it will reach 94% in 30 minutes and the battery will be fully charged in 40 minutes. That's really fast given the 5,000mAh capacity and should mean you don't have to plug the phone in all night. The Mi 11 Ultra also has a 67W wireless charger if you use a compatible charger.

A built-in fingerprint sensor and a face release keep the Mi 11 Ultra secure. The fingerprint sensor can be a little slow, often taking around a second before the phone unlocks, while unlocking the face is very quick. So if you've enabled both of them, face unlock will have done its job before your finger touches the screen.

Price and availability

Xiaomi does not officially sell its smartphones in the US. So you have to import a Mi 11 Ultra if you want one. The phone is currently available in China, has been confirmed for India and is expected in the UK and Europe. The price has not yet been announced for the UK or Europe, but we know it costs the equivalent of $ 925 in China. We think a price of € 1,000 is likely, based on the € 750 price tag on the Mi 11.

Our opinion

The Mi 11 Ultra is a familiar Xiaomi story: Really very impressive hardware that has been disappointed by a few annoyances that should have been worked out. The main 50-megapixel camera takes great photos, and I really like the video performance, but focusing up close is random. The screen looks amazing, but there are still problems with the touch sensitivity of the curved sides. MIUI 12 is attractive and fast, but I found annoying bugs.

All of this spoils the Mi 11 Ultra and it's a shame. I can live with the size of the phone and the huge camera module and appreciate the high specs, but I don't accept fundamental issues that can make it annoying to use. When the hardware is this good on paper and you're dealing with a company as large as Xiaomi, those irritations just shouldn't be there.

The bigger problem with this is that the competition has largely resolved these issues, especially with the 2021 lineup. Apple, Samsung, and OnePlus have great high-end smartphones at roughly the same price as the Mi 11 Ultra. While not perfect, they don't have the same basic problems as the Xiaomi phone. It's frustrating as the Mi 11 Ultra is otherwise a very capable and extremely desirable phone and should match or even better what these brands have to offer.

Is there a better alternative?

It is difficult to recommend the Mi 11 Ultra directly due to its availability. Assuming you're paying $ 1,000 for the phone, we'd recommend spending it on a OnePlus 9 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro, or for a good deal, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. All three phones have great cameras, top-notch performance, and very attractive screens. In other words, everything the Mi 11 Ultra offers, just with the convenience of ordering on the spot.

How long it will take?

The glass and ceramic case should be durable in general use, and a case is included to protect the phone in case of serious problems. The Mi 11 Ultra also has an IP68 waterproof rating. Google Android updates may not arrive very quickly, but Xiaomi regularly keeps its own software up to date. There is 5G on board so you can connect to the fastest network. The phone's specs are the best you can get right now. It takes at least two years.

Should you buy one?

No. Buying the Mi 11 Ultra is still quite complicated at the moment, and there are more equivalent and better phones that are more readily available.

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25 Apr
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15 Best Workouts & Benefits

Shoulder muscles require almost no weight to keep them strong and in shape. Body weight shoulder exercises are enough to build those dream shoulders.

Benefits of body weight shoulder training

Shoulder muscles are one of the most active muscles of the day. Training for the shoulder improves the power of pushing, pulling, lifting, punching, and almost anything your manual labor requires.

The shoulder muscle is the most flexible joint and therefore remains very susceptible to shoulder joint and muscle injuries. That single fact is sufficient reason to add shoulder exercises to your routine.

It gives the shoulder a perfect shape and who doesn't want to look fit. Even so, it ultimately develops self-confidence.

Bodyweight exercises for shoulders don't require weights or other equipment. It's easy for you, your will and a perfect guide to training the shoulder muscles at body weight.

Now you must be wondering about the guide. Don't worry and we got it sorted.

Here are the 15 most effective bodyweight shoulder exercises to help any beginner or active muscle freak achieve perfect shoulder muscles at home too.

PARTS OF THE SHOULDER MUSCLES

The shoulder muscle is mainly divided into three categories.

  1. The anterior deltoid muscles
  2. The medial deltoids
  3. The posterior deltoid muscles

And all of these three together form the one shoulder that pops out to keep the shape of the shoulder.

The bodyweight shoulder muscles exercises listed below target all three parts of the shoulder.

15 best body weight shoulder exercises

Here is a perfect guide for you to get perfect shoulders at home.

1. TEND TO PUSHUP

Attitude: Use a small height, e.g. B. a sofa or a bench. Put both hands on the height. With your hands shoulder-width apart, take a plank position.

The movement: Lower your chest towards the height. Use your triceps and chest to get back into the pose.

Tip: Do not bend your body throughout the movement and while you are in and attaining the posture. Avoid getting too close to the platform. Compliance with these rules prevents spinal injuries. It also improves the focus on the shoulder muscle.

2. PIKE PUSHUP

Attitude: Put your hands on the floor parallel to your feet and do an inverted ""

The movement: Bend your elbow until your head lightly touches the floor and pushes the body back into the posture, focusing on the shoulder muscle.

Tip: Avoid overstretching the leg muscles while in an inverted posture by lifting your feet on toes until you are comfortable with the position. Be sure to keep the core tight to increase overall efficiency.

3. INCREASED PIKE PUSH UP

Attitude: Put your feet up. Place your hands on the floor parallel to your feet and do an inverted "". Keeping hands wider than shoulder width to increase pressure on the shoulder and holding hands shoulder width apart, increasing pressure on the triceps rather than the shoulders.

The movement: Bend your elbow until your head lightly touches the floor and pushes the body back into the posture, focusing on the shoulder muscle.

Tip: Avoid overstretching the leg muscles while in an inverted posture by lifting your feet on toes until you are comfortable with the position. Be sure to keep the core tight to increase overall efficiency.

4. PLANK UP

Attitude: Get into the plank position on your elbow.

The movement: Place the palm of one hand on the floor and use the other arm to push it up until you are in a push-up position. Now lay one elbow at a time on the floor until you reach the plank position. This completes one repetition.

Tip: Do not bend your spine throughout the exercise. Keep the core busy increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the exercise.

5. PLANK TO DOWN DOG

Attitude: Get into the plank position on your hands instead of your elbows.

The movement: Lift your hips and go into the Reverse V Posture, not moving your hands from their position on the floor.

Tip:

  1. Lift your hips up and keep your spine as straight as possible.
  2. Keep the core busy to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the exercise.
  3. Avoid overstretching the muscle in the leg while in an inverted posture by lifting your feet on toes until you are comfortable with the position.

6. WALL WALK

Attitude: Get into the push-up position with your feet against the wall.

The movement: Slowly start climbing the wall with your feet, gradually shifting the position of your hands backwards as you continue climbing.

Tip: Be patient with the move to avoid serious injury.

7. PRESS THE BRIDGE

Attitude: Do an upside-down "" with your fingers on the legs. Try to make a perfect arch by lifting your hips up.

The Movement: Do a push-up by bending your elbows and lowering your head towards the floor

Tip: This exercise requires back flexibility. So make sure your body is flexible before adding this exercise to the routine to avoid spinal injuries.

8. PRONE T.

Attitude: Lie completely on the floor with your chest touching the floor. Keep your arms outstretched at your sides and do a "" with your body.

The movement: With your chest in the air, raise your arms and hold them for a few seconds until you feel the burning sensation in your shoulders.

Tip: Take a break when you feel the strain on your neck.

9. PRONE Y.

Attitude: Lie completely on the floor with your chest touching the floor. Keep your arms outstretched at your sides, but just a little in front, and do a "" with your body.

The movement: With your chest in the air, raise your arms and hold them for a few seconds until you feel the burning sensation in your shoulders.

Tip: Take a break when you feel the strain on your neck.

10. PLANK TO ALTERNATE PIKE

Attitude: Grasp the plank position with your hands, not your elbows.

The movement:

  1. Raise your hips and go into the reverse V position.
  2. As you raise your hips, touch the other feet with your hand and return to the starting position.
  3. Repeat the same thing with another hand.

This makes it a complete repeat.

Tip:

  1. Lift your hips up and keep your spine as straight as possible.
  2. Keep the core busy increasing your exercise efficiency and effectiveness.
  3. Avoid overstretching the leg muscles while in an inverted posture by lifting your feet on toes until you are comfortable with the position.

11. DIVING PUSH UP

Attitude: Get into the "inverted" posture with your hands on the floor. Keep your feet and hands comfortable.

The movement: Bend your elbows and bring your head toward the floor as you come forward slightly until you reach the plank position. Now press up with your hands and raise your hips back up slightly as you step back to assume the reverse position.

Tip:

  1. Lift your hips up and keep your spine as straight as possible.
  2. Avoid overstretching the muscle in the leg while in an inverted posture by lifting your feet on toes until you are comfortable with the position.
  3. Do not touch any parts of your body on the floor other than your hands and feet during the entire exercise.

12. PRESS THE HANDSTAND

Attitude: Stand on your hands with the wall prop. Keep your hands wider than shoulder width.

The movement: Bend your elbows to come down and push up before touching the floor. This makes it a complete repeat.

Tip: Do not do the exercise as a beginner. This exercise requires poorly developed shoulders so as not to fall to the floor and injure the neck. Perform with a focus on body balance to avoid falls.

13. SHOULDER TAPS

Attitude: Get into the plank position with your hands, not your elbows.

The movement: Raise one hand and touch the other's shoulder. Repeat with another hand. This counts as one full rep.

Tip: Hold the core and glutes tight.

14. BEAR CRAWLS

Attitude: Bring yourself into the position with your hands 90 degrees straight, like your thighs.

The movement:

  1. Raise one hand and move it forward.
  2. At the same time, move the alternate leg forward at the same distance while staying low on the floor.
  3. Repeat with another hand and leg.

This makes a repetition.

Tip: It's safe practice, but remember to stop if your knees hurt because we're not babies and we're not used to walking like this.

15. HANDSTAND HOLD

Attitude: Stand on your hands with the wall as a support. Keep your hands wider than shoulder width.

The movement: Hold the pose until you feel the burning sensation in your shoulders.

Tip: Do not do the exercise as a beginner. Perform with a focus on body balance to avoid falls. Watch your neck in case you fall.

25 Apr
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Dyson Omni-Glide Review: You May Want to Ditch Your Swiffer

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"The most fun you will have since the Swiffer was invented scooping up debris on hard floors."

  • Compact design

  • The swivel head ensures effortless sweeping

  • Can get under most furniture

  • Good suction for its size

  • Shorter battery life

  • Comes with few accessories

Dyson is back with another new cordless vacuum cleaner. While it may seem like a never-ending cycle, this latest one is actually something else. Yes, it's an upright cordless vacuum, but it's specially designed for hard floors. That makes it more of a specialty cleaner than the all-purpose models the company is known for.

The Dyson Omni-Glide is one of three new models the company is introducing this year. As it stands, the Omni-Glide is positioned as a permanent replacement for the tried and tested Swiffer. At a whopping $ 400, however, it takes really serious substance to convince people to let go of their beloved sweeper.

Iconic Dyson design

Dyson's designs are iconic and as instantly recognizable as Apple and its iPhones. The Omni-Glide does not differ from other newer offerings like the mighty Dyson V11 series by the turbine-like shape, which makes Dyson's vacuum cleaner so naturally distinguishable. It also helps that it has the same bright purple and red accents that give its look a more approachable look.

Most notable here is how light and compact it is over previous Dysons. When you tip the scales to 4.18 pounds, the 6.68 pound weight of the V11 Torque Drive feels heavy in the hand – trust me, it'll catch your eye! This makes pushing the Omni-Glide around a breeze, while vacuuming up dirt from high spots with the splitting tool is also an almost effortless process.

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If there is one persistent complaint I have about Dyson's cordless vacuum cleaners, it must be that you have to wall mount all of the included chargers. Again, with the Omni-Glide, it is no exception, and it is only a pain that it takes to do so. I'd rather have a standalone, free-standing base, similar to the LG CordZero A9 or Samsung Jet 90, both of which come with charging stations in the box that house some of the included accessories. Unfortunately, the splitting tool with the Omni-Glide requires a home of its own because there is no built-in storage space when it is not in use.

A swiffer with a permanent pad

With its omnidirectional Soft Roller Cleaner head, the Omni-Glide acts effectively like your traditional Swiffer sweeper without the need to purchase replacement pads. Instead, the soft roller gently combs hard floors while the vacuum is used. And since it sits on a poseable neck, there is no wrong way to move it around floors, furniture, edges and corners. The Omni-Glide is actually a lot of fun vacuuming because the articulation is so smooth – you can even move it back and forth without affecting the speed of the soft brush.

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The advantage over a traditional Swiffer is, of course, that you don't have to constantly buy replacement pads. The soft roller cleaner head neatly collects small bits of dirt and debris, but I've found that large clumps of material or pet hair can be a challenge to pick up. Although there are few tangles visible on the rollers, I have found that hair can still collect on the ends. Fortunately, there is a latch on the roller head that makes it easy to remove the rollers, making it easier to access the ends where hair is piling up. I also appreciate how it can get into tight spaces, including under furniture.

The suction power of the eight radial cone system is not quite as high as that of the V11 torque driveThat's what I expected, as nothing has yet to outperform this model, but the Omni-Glide is still a sufficient cleaner for quick on-site mess.

Only for light daily cleaning

Because of its size and lightweight feel, the Omni-Glide doesn't have nearly as long battery life as some of the more complete, all-purpose cordless vacuums. In fact, the battery is designed to last up to 20 minutes before discharging and must be returned to the charging station. You can swap out the lithium-ion battery for another for continuous use, but a replacement costs a staggering $ 150.

The Omni-Glide is actually a lot of fun vacuuming.

Another reason it's not intended for heavy-duty cleaning is because of the 0.05 gallon dust bin, which is far smaller than other cordless vacuums. This small volume requires frequent emptying. Speaking of which, I'm happy to say that you don't have to worry too much about blowing dust back when emptying the container, as pressing the latch will safely eject the container's contents.

For the cost, it would have been really nice to get more specialized accessories with the Omni-Glide. The included splitting tool is cleverly designed – the brush attachment can be easily attached over the splitting tool – but you don't get anything else. I would have liked additional attachments that could help mop floors, or even some other type of roller to clean furniture, but you only get the combined splitting tool in the box.

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Considering the short battery life, small dust bin, and few accessories that are most effective for daily cleaning. It's the kind of thing best for everyday after-dinner use just because it's not intended for heavy, once-a-month chores.

Our opinion

In true Dyson fashion, the cost of the Omni-Glide will probably be the most challenging quality. The $ 400 price tag will surely make anyone hesitate to buy it, especially given the fact that you can get a Swiffer road sweeper kit for less than $ 20. That's a big gap, but the Omni-Glide's advantage is that it can collect larger and heavier debris than a Swiffer. It also functions as a handy handheld due to its compact design.

How long it will take?

Like all Dysons, the Omni-Glide is characterized by a robust build quality, although it is mainly made of robust plastic. I dropped it a couple of times and there is no indication of a performance compromise. It comes with a two year limited warranty that covers defects.

Is there a better alternative?

Absolutely! The Dyson V11 series performs much better and comes with more accessories. This makes them a far more versatile package – if you're willing to spend a few hundred more. If cost is a primary concern, that is Samsung Jet 90 and LG CordZero A9 are both wonderful solutions.

Should you buy it?

Yes, only if you live in a place that's mostly filled with hard floors and don't want the hassle of buying disposable pads.

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24 Apr
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Why Gyms Are Coming Back More Essential Than Ever

I've heard people rave about their home exercise routine and predict the death of traditional gyms. Then why should they return?

It was the year of home training – Peloton, Nordic Track and Beach Body. Or maybe you just got on the Craigslist and outfitted the garage. Over and over again, I've heard people rave about how much they love their home exercise routine and predict the death of traditional gyms. Why should anyone go back?

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