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Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Health
- Tom's Guide
Who needs weights? I'm a personal trainer, and this 3-move bodyweight workout boosts core stability and builds strength all over
Take three simple bodyweight exercises that are beginner-friendly and set a 15-minute timer. I can make you sweat and fatigue muscles from head to toe while building you a stronger, more stable core — and you don't need a set of weights in your sights. As a trainer who lives in a small apartment in London, I don't get to play in a home gym in my spare time, so if I can't make it to my local gym for any reason, I rely on my own creativity and minimal equipment to keep strong and fit. If anyone tells you you can't improve your fitness using your bodyweight, they're straight up wrong. Bodyweight training and its more advanced version, calisthenics, can improve various aspects of your health, including coordination, balance, stability, strength and cardiovascular fitness. Here's how to get fitter and stronger without heavy weights. I find that pyramid sets are one of the most effective ways to increase the intensity of any workout that doesn't involve loading other than your bodyweight. Pyramid sets increase the amount of reps you do for an exercise, then decrease again, working your body to fatigue using volume. Cossack squats are like a side lunge, but you'll sit deeper into one leg as you fully extend the other. Even just using your bodyweight is enough to send your core, glutes and legs into burn mode, so you won't miss the dumbbells for this one. Cossacks develop lower-body mobility and strength as a primary benefit, but also stretch the adductors, or inner thigh muscles, and improve core stability and overall balance. See if you can sit lower into the squat each time while keeping your chest lifted and back straight. Here's how to do the Cossack squat step-by-step. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Step-ups are as functional an exercise as can be, strengthening the muscles responsible for walking, jumping, climbing and running. Your quads and glutes do a lot of the work, but your core also works hard to stabilize your hips and torso as you press through one leg at a time to stand. Working one leg at a time will prevent a leading or stronger side from taking over, too. Again, this exercise is bodyweight, so you won't build intensity with load. To make the step-up more challenging, simply increase the height of the step or box. Ensure your knee lifts above hip-height as you position your foot on the step, which means you get plenty of resistance to push through as you drive upward to stand. Remember to alternate legs. Here's how to do step-ups, quite literally step-by-step. Deficit push-ups work muscles harder by increasing the range of motion they work through. Creating a deficit means your chest and shoulders must travel further toward the floor, increasing range and upping the intensity on your pecs, shoulders and triceps. If you prefer, perform these from a kneeling position, but I recommend having the standard push-up (without knees) in the bank for 10 reps first before adding a deficit like push-up bars. Here's how to do push-ups step-by-step. Now you know the movements, here's the workout. Set a 15-minute timer and ensure your space is set up and ready to go. Start easy and slow with 2 reps per movement; for single-sided exercises like step-ups and Cossack squats, that means 1 rep per side for a total of 2 reps. On the next round, complete 4 reps per movement, then 6 and so on, increasing by 2 reps per round (and a single rep per side). Continue until you reach the halfway point on your timer, then see if you can make it back down the pyramid before the timer runs out. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
The Onion
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Onion
Most Anticipated Celebrity Memoirs Of 2025
The Onion 's book critics round up the celebrity memoirs they're most looking forward to skimming this year. Explore the list in detail By Tom Hanks The famous actor spends the vast majority of his memoir berating people for not paying more attention to his 2011 romantic comedy. By Kelsey Grammer Honestly, don't even bother, because this doesn't mention the sex tape or his divorces at all and just goes on and on about the nature of living an artful life and boring shit like that. By Greta Thunberg The Swedish climate activist unleashes her acid pen on a previously private subject—her years-long, acrimonious beef with Malala Yousafzai. By Dwight D. Eisenhower In this recently uncovered manuscript, the supreme commander of the Allied Forces gives a personal, minute-by-minute account of D-Day. By Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson The wrestler and movie star digs deep and shares stories of his upbringing guaranteed to generate top resonance scores with key spending demographics. By O.J. Simpson Following his 2024 death, groundbreaking AI mind-copy technology was used to recreate Simpson's consciousness and write this memoir of his afterlife. By Charli XCX The star discusses her sudden pivot away from the music industry and into the world of competitive waterfowl calling. By Mel Gibson The actor, producer, and director leaves no slur left unsaid in this definitive portrait of a life laden with offensive epithets. By David Attenborough The British naturalist exhaustively lists all the fulfilling and comfortable ways he could have spent his life instead of tediously documenting foul-smelling wildlife. By Jake Paul This long-awaited memoir focuses on Paul's work as a leading scholar on the Cossack extermination and how its perception in modern academia has shaped his life.
The Star
17-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Boxing-Dubois says Alvarez can kiss goodbye to his cash after bet on Usyk
Boxing - Oleksandr Usyk & Daniel Dubois Press Conference - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - July 17, 2025 Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois go head to head during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge LONDON (Reuters) -Daniel Dubois told Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez to kiss goodbye to his cash after the Mexican said he bet half a million dollars on Oleksandr Usyk beating the Briton in Saturday's undisputed heavyweight world title fight. Undisputed super-middleweight world champion Alvarez posted on social media this week that he was backing Usyk to add Dubois's IBF belt to the WBC, WBA and WBO ones that the Ukrainian holds. "It means nothing to me," Dubois, 27, told a press conference at London's Wembley Stadium on Thursday with Usyk, 38, also in attendance and with all his belts laid out on his side of the stage. "He's going to lose his money. I'm just focused now. Let's get it on." Dubois (22 wins and two losses) promised he would be writing his own script for the fight, a rematch of one he lost in Poland in 2023, while his camp assured the unbeaten Ukrainian (23 fights, 14 by knockout) that he was up against a changed fighter. "I'm on a different level now and ready to come through whatever on Saturday to get them belts," said Dubois. "This is history-making. I've got to do a real demolition job. I'm hungry and ready for it." Usyk's manager Egis Klimas said Usyk had beaten Dubois once and would do it again and doubted the Londoner was really any different. "It's the same guy. What can he change in a couple of years? You cannot train your mind and that is I think where his weakness is," he said. Usyk said he expected to stop Dubois and brushed aside questions about his age. "I respect this young guy. He is motivated but I am too. I am not old guy. 38 is not old. We will see. It's Saturday," he said. Usyk also responded to some fighting talk from his opponent's team with the repeated expression "don't push the horses". "I think he's trying to gee you up," commented fight promoter Frank Warren, who also manages Dubois. Dubois lost his previous fight against Usyk by a controversial ninth-round knockout after the champion was given time to recover from what the referee ruled was a low blow. The Briton took the IBF title after Usyk relinquished it last year and can become his country's first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. The pair went face-to-face for the cameras after the highly-staged press conference, with Dubois first to look away. Usyk, wearing a Cossack hat, then stared down a smiling Warren. The Briton admitted there were still some tickets available for the fight, describing it as "nigh-on sold out". The weigh-in and final face-off is scheduled for Friday. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Toby Davis)
Metro
01-07-2025
- Metro
British volunteer killed 'fighting bravely' for Ukraine given final farewell
A final farewell has been paid to a highly regarded British drone pilot who joined Ukraine's fight 'because he truly believed in freedom.' Ben 'Budgie' Burgess, 33, from Portsmouth, is said to have died in combat with Vladimir Putin's forces after serving on the frontline for three years. The volunteer's funeral was held at the capital's main crematorium on Monday, with 40 family and friends in attendance, according to the Kyiv Post. British and Ukrainian flags were draped over his coffin. The British Army veteran — full name Benjamin Leo Burgess, call sign Budgie — was 'eliminated' on June 20, Russian sources claim. A fellow British volunteer soldier – identified only by his call sign Azrael – said: 'A lot of people come to Ukraine for different reasons, but Budgie definitely came for the belief that Ukraine deserves to be free. 'And he was willing to fight for that. And he did. 'He fought well, fought bravely, and ultimately was killed doing that.' The Post reported: 'Family, friends, and fellow soldiers stood together, some hugging his coffin as sunflowers and roses were laid gently on top. 'The Ukrainian national anthem played as a final tribute.' The pilot was killed in Andreevka, in the Sumy region, according to reports. The Post said he was born in southern England in 1992 before joining Ukraine's fight against Russia's all-out attack in 2022. Azrael, from Ukraine's 78th Airborne Assault Regiment, said his comrade first served in Zaporizhzhia with the artillery, before transitioning to 'medevacs' in Donetsk. He then fought as an FPV [first person view] drone pilot, which 'became his obsession and expertise'. 'He was among the best pilots we had,' said his comrade. 'He came to Ukraine because he truly believed in its freedom. 'And he died fighting for that.' In a reference to his British roots, a Ukrainian flag on Ben's coffin carried the words 'Royal Mail special delivery' alongside a picture of a quadcopter. Azrael added: 'We were the last two foreign fighters in our regiment. 'He was my family here. More Trending 'I've lost many friends in this war – he's my biggest loss.' The British volunteer had a girlfriend in Odesa and a 'legacy of friendship and commitment', Azrael said. Messages left in Maidan Square read 'thank you for protecting' and 'love you brother, until we meet again.' Others read 'Ben was a true Cossack' and 'forever in my mind, heart, and soul.' Do you have a story you would like to share? Contact MORE: Brits remembered in the 'Heart of Ukraine' after frontline deaths in the fight against Russia MORE: British medic in Ukraine evacuates wounded soldier from 'zero line' under Russian fire MORE: Drone operator named Shrek says 'this is for my parents' in strike on Putin base
See - Sada Elbalad
27-06-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Ukraine's Constitution: A Pillar of Sovereignty & A Guiding Light for The Future
Mykola Nahornyi, Ukrainian Ambassador to Egypt On June 28, Ukraine celebrates Constitution Day, a day that goes beyond legal symbolism to encompass profound historical, political, and civilizational dimensions. For the Ukrainian nation, the Constitution is not merely the highest law of the land; it is a symbol of the state's continuity, a tool to safeguard freedom, and a guarantor of democratic progress. At the heart of this foundational text lie human dignity, state independence, and the unity of its territory, all rooted in a rich historical-philosophical tradition. Historical Roots of Ukrainian Constitutionalism: From Pylyp Orlyk to Today The origins of Ukrainian constitutional thought stretch back to the 18th century, when the exiled Hetman Pylyp Orlyk, alongside leading Cossack figures in 1710, declared a constitution after their defeat to the Russians at the Battle of Poltava and subsequent exile alongside Ivan Mazepa. This document stands as one of Europe's earliest efforts to enshrine limited governance and parliamentary authority. It clearly outlined the prerogatives of the Hetman, imposed checks on his power, defined the role of the General Council (parliament), and enumerated the rights of the Cossacks and all social strata. Though never implemented due to external politics and ongoing Moscow control of Cossack territories, it left a significant mark on European legal thought and anchored Ukrainian political culture in democracy, rule of law, and separation of powers. In subsequent eras, the Ukrainian people repeatedly pursued self-determination through constitutional means. In the 19th century, Galicia under Austro-Hungarian rule saw early autonomy, parliamentary representation, and legal foundations. In the 20th century, the 1918 Constitution of the Ukrainian People's Republic constituted another step toward a democratic rule-of-law state guaranteeing citizenship equality and protecting rights and freedoms. Similarly, the short-lived Western Ukrainian People's Republic documents embodied the aspiration to enshrine independence in lawful governance. Even under Soviet occupation, Ukraine retained a constitutional form. The Soviet constitutions of the Ukrainian SSR, adopted in 1919, 1937, and 1978, while subordinated to the centralized communist system, formally preserved elements of Ukrainian sovereignty. This legal existence later facilitated independence in 1991 and allowed Ukraine to become a founding UN member, establishing its international legitimacy. The 1996 Constitution: Legal Foundation of an Independent State On the night of June 27–28, 1996, Ukraine's parliament passed the constitution of the independent state after extensive and rigorous debate. This moment was a watershed in national history, firmly establishing national sovereignty, democratic governance, institutional separation, human rights and liberties, and the indivisibility of Ukrainian territory. This constitution paved the way for Ukraine's transformation from a post-Soviet republic to a fully democratic country open to the world. It not only recognized Ukrainian as the official language, but also enshrined equality among citizens regardless of ethnicity, religion, or belief. It explicitly declared the inviolability of Ukraine's territory. Development and Modernization: The Constitution as a Living Document Although institutionally stable, Ukraine's Constitution is far from static. Over more than 25 years, it has evolved to reflect the political system's growth, address societal aspirations, and respond to external challenges. Among the most notable changes was the 2004 reform that strengthened parliament to better balance power. Although temporarily repealed in 2010, it was reinstated following the 2014 Revolution of Dignity in response to public demands for democratic legitimacy and rule of law. In 2019, key amendments were made to enshrine Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration as a strategic national choice, not just symbolic, but grounded in political consensus and public will to join security, value-based frameworks guaranteeing sovereignty, prosperity, and progress. Referenda and Territorial Integrity: Law Over Illusion Ukraine's Constitution places high importance on national referendums as a form of direct democracy. Article 73 stipulates that any change to state borders must be resolved via a nationwide referendum conducted under constitutional procedures, legal oversight, and transparency, with public participation and international recognition. Consequently, all so‑called referenda organized by Russia in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories, Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, are inherently invalid, lacking any legal legitimacy under national or international law. These staged events, conducted under threat, lacking international observers, and grossly violating Ukrainian and international standards of human rights, amount to propaganda tools aiming to justify aggression or normalize occupation. Those who uphold the rule of law cannot recognize such sham referenda. The Constitution as a Compass: Lessons Today and Visions Tomorrow Ukraine's Constitution today is more than a legal text—it is an everyday instrument in the fight for freedom, sovereignty, and national dignity. Amid the ongoing war with Russia, the Constitution supports institutional balance, ensures functioning governance, protects citizens' rights, and charts the nation's path forward. In a world marked by rapid upheaval, Ukraine stands as a living example that a constitution can, beyond being a legal document, signify the resilience of the national spirit. It enshrines inviolable values: sovereignty, dignity, freedom, rule of law, and territorial integrity. From this standpoint, Ukraine's experience offers a powerful message to other nations grappling with the balance between stability and freedom, security and dignity. Ukraine's Constitution is thus not merely the supreme law; it is a cornerstone of national identity, a tool of resistance, and a guidepost toward the future. read more Analysis- Turkey Has 0 Regional Allies... Why? Analysis: Russia, Turkey... Libya in Return For Syria? Analysis: Who Will Gain Trump's Peace Plan Fruits? Analysis: Will Turkey's Erdogan Resort to Snap Election? Analysis: What Are Turkey's Aspirations in Iraq? Opinion & Analysis Analysis: Mercenaries In Libya... Who Should Be Blamed? 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