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Any mom knows just how exhausting a new baby can be, so surely pregnancy is a time to put your feet up, isn't it? This is the time when you relax and do as little as possible, making the most of the relative calm before the storm of nappies and sleepless nights.

You're so vain, you probably think this article's about you, don't you? Well, if you do, then perhaps you're one of those men who are glancing back in the mirror and asking, as many women who've gone before them have, "does my behind look big in this?" The problems potentially arise though when concern about how you look turns into a bad body image.

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The concept of exercise is not complicated. It involves movement of your body, or physical activity to expend energy and improve your health and fitness. However, what workouts really work and how, is a little more complex. In reality there's a lot of new understanding about exercise that is both exciting and changing the way people keep fit.

There's something to be said for letting kids have free time to find activities to entertain themselves. Non-structured time can allow for creativity, imagination and interests to develop. However, sometimes it's not enough to encourage youngsters to simply get outdoors or involved in activities.

Can you imagine life without your smartphone? The state-of-the-art technology that is the smartphone delivers entertainment, information, social interaction and connectivity to the Internet. What's even more amazing is that all this tech wizardry is packaged in a small, portable device.

There's lots of information out there about what makes a good personal trainer and signs to look out for if your one-on-one sessions are not up to par. But  few of them seem to talk about whether you actually need a personal trainer in the first place, or are you following a fad? Trainers don't come cheap so if you want to get in shape and think that a trainer might be the best way to go, consider whether  you'd benefit from a personalized exercise program.

There are a myriad articles and magazine features that bombard women with images of what is supposed to be the physical feminine ideal. But for most women, these are not looked at with much pleasure. Indeed, they make most women feel feel inadequate on some conscious or subconscious level.

The Wimbledon Championships are over for another year and the green tennis courts are quiet but the buzz is still audible. This year's finals saw Scottish player Andy Murray become the first British player to win on the hallowed turf for over 77 years.

Question. If you exercise the same amount, time-wise, but change the number of exercise sessions you do each week, does it make a difference to your health? Apparently not, according to the latest findings of a study. The research suggests that it is the quantity that counts, not necessarily the frequency.