Using Aggarwal Chemistry to Create New Things

Using Aggarwal Chemistry to Create New ThingsAggarwal Chemistry has made a large impact on the way we look at creating and looking at new products. It is so much more than just a science of turning substances into ones.Aggarwal Chemistry is not just about using chemistry to make something. It is about using chemistry to look at what you are working with in an entirely different way. It is about looking at the materials that we use every day and seeing how they interact with other materials, how they form and decay.How can these materials be used in new ways? Where will they fit? Where can they be combined with other materials to create something completely new? The answer to all of these questions is 'in chemistry'.When we think of Chemistry it often takes the form of a vat with masses of ingredients suspended in a liquid. Aggarwal Chemistry is about is seeing how these mass materials are used in different ways. For example, in Chemistry the process of mixing two substances is known as mixtures.Aggarwal Chemistry looks at how these mixtures are created. Is it better to combine a compound with one substance or with another? Aggarwal sees the principles of mixtures and how they are used and transform this idea into something more tangible. It is about using Chemistry to combine and build up new objects.Aggarwal Chemistry is more than just mixing chemicals together. It is about applying Chemistry to other living systems. It is about understanding how life works and figuring out what to do with it. It is about creating new things.What makes Aggarwal Chemistry so special is that it looks at the materials that we use every day and creates new things. There is no substitute for Aggarwal Chemistry.

Tips on How to Be an Effective Tutor

Tips on How to Be an Effective TutorIf you are looking for tips on how to be an effective tutor, then this article is for you. There are many people that want to be tutors, but don't have the necessary skills. You could also say that being a tutor is not an easy job. It requires not only the ability to communicate well with students, but the ability to motivate them to learn and to work hard.To become an effective tutor, you must have the desire to learn. You need to have a passion for learning and you need to have the patience and persistence to do the job. If you really want to make it in this field, you should set a goal for yourself. You should always be aware of your own limitations. This can help you in being more patient and not get frustrated because of your own shortcomings.It is important to know how to become an effective tutor. If you want to become an effective tutor, you need to have a good education in a subject or subjects that relate to the job you want to get into. Most tutors are only qualified for one or two subjects. You could think about giving up a particular subject, but if you are dedicated enough, you could still pursue it.You need to have a master's degree in a subject that is related to the teaching profession. This will ensure that you are truly qualified and that you are passionate about what you do. In order to become a good tutor, you should always seek feedback from those who have done it before. This is especially true if you are new to this field.To become an effective tutor, you should always keep track of your successes and failures. This can help you keep motivated and focused on what you are doing. Keep your attitude positive and your attitude towards life positive as well.If you experience your own failures, you need to forgive yourself and accept the fact that you need to improve in order to be successful in this field. Your personal feelings are important. If you allow yourself to get too depressed, you may end up wasti ng time and possibly your precious time. Learn from your mistakes and be able to avoid doing the same mistakes again.By following these simple tips, you will be able to become an effective tutor. It will help you have the proper mindset to enjoy your life and be happy. If you have the right attitude, you will never be disappointed because you will make others enjoy the lessons you teach them.

In Honor Of Amps That Go Up To 11...

In Honor Of Amps That Go Up To 11... Suzy S. If you’re a fan of the rock mockumentary This is Spinal Tap, you know the significance of 11 â€" you know, one louder than 10?   It’s a big deal, folks.   So much so that fans have dubbed today, 11/11   among other things Nigel Tufnel Day in honor of that special amplifier.   (Check out the iconic movie clip here.) So today, crank your volume up to 11 and check out these other LOUD things in rock roll history: Loudest Song Shorter Than Two Seconds Grindcore, a particularly grating subgenre of hardcore punk, is often characterized by loud, brief songs. You Suffer, a 1987 song from genre trailblazers Napalm Death, holds the Guinness World Record for shortest song ever recorded, at 1.316 seconds. Appropriately enough, it was chosen as the bands debut single, released as a 7 on Earache Records. Loudest Mouths In Rock Oasis bandmates Liam and Noel Gallagher have been publicly feuding since the groups first American tour in 1994 (and thats not including the bros personal squabbles before Oasis). While younger brother Liam handled vocal duties, older brother Noel wrote the bands music and generally controlled their creative direction. But egos and grudges got in the way quickly, leading to public fights (including a recorded argument on a 1995 bootleg single and Liams last minute withdrawal from Oasis 1996 MTV Unplugged performance), personal ridicule, and constant conflict thats never let up since the bands start. Even after Noel quit the band in 2009 to start his own solo project, Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds, the siblings have hardly backed down, and it seems we can never go a few months without another outburst. Loudest Rapper Alive Theres nothing quiet about DMX. When he speaks, it sounds like hes yelling. So when hes yelling, you definitely pay attention. When Complex magazine did their ranking of Loudest Rappers Ever, DMX took the crown from other rambunctious rhymers like Lil Jon and Mystikal. Thats a pretty deafening statement. Loudest Band Known to Hold Audiences Hostage A lot of loud, aggressive bands came out of New Yorks early 80s new wave punk scene, though the loudest and most aggressive were probably Swans, whose early shows were sometimes shut down by police due to threatening decibel levels. Said frontman Michael Gira: There was one European show in a barn that only held 400 people. The stage wasnt wide enough to put the entire PA in front, so we put half of it in the front and half of it at the back, so the audience was smashed between! The walls, ceiling, everything was shaking, raining down years of collected dust. That was good. Loudest Band (International) Guitar Wolf live the loud life (say that six times). These three guys from Japan playing fast and furious garage inspired punk rock may be something that could potentially cause hearing damage. In fact, their 1999 album Jet Generation is said to be so loud that Matador Records claimed that The levels exceeded the theoretical maximum possible on compact disk audio. In other words, Jet Generation is the loudest CD in history. These guys definitely turn it up. Check out the full list of 11 Loud Moments in Music on Billboard.com. You might also like A Guitar Made of Legos, and Other Crazy Designs You Need to See Test Your Guitar Riff Knowledge Discover 5 New Places to Find Free Online Music

Build Your French Vocabulary Numbers, Counting, and Math

Build Your French Vocabulary Numbers, Counting, and Math Sign up successful Here is a quick video on numbers 1-60 if you need some extra help learning to pronounce them: From twenty to one hundred, patterns for numbers become more regular. Simply put the appropriate numbers together. Here are 21 â€" 29: 21 vingt-et-en 22 vingt-deux 23 vingt-trois 24 vingt-quatre 25 vingt-cinq 26 vingt-six 27 vingt-sept 28 vingt-huit 29 vingt-neuf Note the “et” between 20 and 1 in 21. This is one of the languages beloved exceptions coming back to haunt French learners â€" though it helps that it is a regular enough exception. It occurs again in several more numbers ending in 1: 31, 41, 51, and 61. Once youve got this, all you need to count to 100 are the remaining 10s: 30 trente 40 quarante 50 cinquante 60 soixante 70 soixante-dix (or “septante” in Belgium) 80 quatre-vingt (or “octante” in Belgium) 90 quatre-vingt-dix (or “nonante” in Belgium) 100 cent Et voilà! Now you can count to one hundred in French. But what if you want to do math in French as well? For simple functions, it isnt too difficult. A few vocabulary words to help you out are: égaler to equal égale equals (3rd person singular) diviser to divide divisé par divided by plus (say “u” like “oo”) plus moins minus or negative fois times faire to make font make (3rd person plural) Here are some examples to put it all together. When more than one version is presented, the first one is more formal than the second one. 2 + 2 = 4 Deux plus deux égale quatre. (Two plus two equals four.) Deux et deux font quatre. (Two and two make four.) 9 3 = 6 Neuf moins trois égale six. (Nine minus three equals six.) Neuf moins trois fait six. (Nine minus three make six.) 8 x 8 = 64 Huit fois huit égale soixante-quatre. (Eight times eight equals sixty-four.) Huit fois huit fait soixante-quatre. (Eight times eight makes sixty-four.) 20 / 5 = 4 Vingt divisé par cinq égale quatre. (Twenty divided by five equals four.) Try figuring out a few on your own: 3 x 4 = 12 90 / 10 = 9 16 + 22 = 38 24 â€" 13 = 11 42 / 2 = 21 26 â€" 11 = 15 33 + 31 = 64 19 x 2 = 38 How well do you think you did? Hopefully, you did all right. Keep practicing, and try to apply it to your everyday life. Count, add, subtract, divide, and multiply the miles you drive, the steps you walk, the glasses of water you drink, the food you share with you family, the money you pay for your next purchase, and anything else that will allow to review. Soon enough, youll be a natural! For more help learning French vocabulary, sign up for lessons with a private French tutor. Tutors are available to teach you in-person or online via Skype. Find your French tutor today! Carol Beth L. teaches  French lessons in San Francisco, CA. She has her Masters in French language education from the Sorbonne University in Paris and has been teaching since 2009.  Learn more about Carol Beth here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by morebyless

Selling Yourself in an Interview Without Selling at All - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Selling Yourself in an Interview Without “Selling” at All - Introvert Whisperer Selling Yourself in an Interview Without “Selling” at All Career Attraction August 18, 2014 Communication, Self-Promotion No responses Go to top For any company that has a winning attitude, nothing matters more than getting the right people in the right positions. Therefore, as a job applicant, during the interview process, you must make a compelling case that you are intelligent, competent, autonomous and knowledgeable in the desired areas. However, it’s a catch-22. If you come across as attempting to convince an interviewer that you possess these qualities, you’re much more likely to appear desperate rather than well-rounded. Essentially, the moment you begin to directly brag and display fake arrogance is the moment you lose an interviewer’s interest and your attractiveness as a job candidate. People hate being sold, and hiring managers, recruiters, and HR representatives are just people, after all. This begs the question: How one goes about influencing a hiring manager without coming across as disingenuous and needy for a job? The answer is subtlety. The only way you can “sell” the interviewer is to let them draw their own conclusions about you. Luckily, there are certain things you can do to increase the odds that their conclusions about hiring you will be positive and welcoming. Below, you’ll find some key information that will allow you to sell yourself without actually “selling” yourself. Sell Without Saying a Word When an interviewer meets you, they instantaneously categorize you as a winner or loser, sometimes simply by how you present yourself. Use this knowledge to your advantage and let your looks, posture, and facial expression sell for you prior to even speaking your first word. For instance, when you greet an interviewer with a full smile and alert eyes, they are much more likely to associate you with positive qualities. Your facial expression should say, “I like you.” People like others who like them and tend to associate those people with desirable qualities such as integrity and competency. Which means they’re much more eager to want these people around the office. Regarding dress, know that opposites do not attract. You’re not likely to be perceived well at a bank if you underdress for the interview. Don’t intentionally stick out. It will not build the desired rapport you need. Familiarity breeds fondness. Moreover, studies have shown that matching posture and movements build trust and mutual respect. Without being obvious, do your best to mirror the interviewer’s body language. The Most Effective Interviewing Preparation People (interviewers included) are interested in themselves and their own needs. Therefore, if you don’t know what your audience or a hiring manager wants, you can’t sell them. Luckily, the job description will give you more evidence than you need to formulate an accurate thesis as to what this person wants in an employee. For instance, if a job description states the employer wants someone who is autonomous, take time the evening before the interview to write down a story or example of your autonomy. With that example in mind, work it into the conversation at the appropriate time. Through the anecdote, the hiring manager will naturally see that you are the type of person who will allow them to focus less on managing you and more on the necessary tasks they need to be done. If they list a certain skill you have in-depth expertise with, formulate questions that display your knowledge of the topic. Don’t wait until the end of the interview to present these inquiries, as an interviewer’s assessment of you is likely to be firmly set by then. Rather, ask away when the topic is touched upon. During the Interview Speak without criticism; nobody wants to be around a pessimistic person. Interviewers are more readily sold by those who have a positive, happy outlook and perspective on life. In a genuine manner, convey thoughts that discuss success and, rather than talking about insurmountable hurdles, discuss how you plan to overcome any obstacles. Utilize your rate of speech as an influential measure. When you’re making important points during the interview, it’s helpful to pause for a second after each statement and allow the hiring manager to mentally digest what you just stated. In the End The phrase sell yourself is popular when it comes to the job search. The basic idea is sound, but too many people lose any nuance in the attempted execution. Selling yourself, when it comes to interviewing, is really about paying attention to the cues you receive and send, both before and during the interview. Concentrate less on selling yourself and more on putting your best foot forward How do you like to build a rapport with an interviewer? Share your best tips in the comments! This post originally appeared on Career Attraction. Image: Flickr Go to top Let me emphasize that Self-Promotion doesn’t have to be obnoxious to be effective.  But, if you don’t Self-Promote you, who will? If you ever want to get ahead, you have to learn how to Self-Promote. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my video that shows you simple, yet effective ways to Self-Promote. Start watching now by clicking here! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

Best Classes For Grad School Admissions

Best Classes For Grad School Admissions The classes you take outweigh the grades you earn in them or at least thats the case at most grad schools. Grad schools want to see that you challenged yourself academically, instead of just padding your GPA. While most schools still require a strong GPA to be accepted, they pay very close attention to the classes you took. For example, an A in a cooking class like Cuisine 101 can actually hurt your chances of being accepted, and a B (or even a B-) in an Advanced Chemistry class can improve your chances, especially if youre applying to a science program. But, ultimately if you can earn an A in your Advanced Chemistry class, there will be no doubt about your abilities. So, do what it takes: put your prof on speed dial, organize study groups, work with an individual tutor for some one-on-one learning. A tutor might be your best bet, as he/she works closely with grad schools and knows exactly what they are looking for in students and how to help you improve your grades. Other than that, here are some tips to improve your chances of being accepted into grad school with better classes: Take relevant classes: Do some digging to find out what the curriculum is like at the schools youre applying to and mimic it at your undergrad. Take the exact same classes if you can. You can search the Internet for a schools curriculum, ask professors at your undergrad what they think it will be like, reach out to current/former grad students, etc. Ultimately, a student with a 3.3 undergrad GPA in a curriculum similar to the schools has a better chance than one with a 3.8 in irrelevant classes. And most admissions counselors will look that far. Active learning vs passive learning: Theres an old adage saying that you will transition from a consumer of knowledge to a producer of knowledge when you move from undergrad to grad school. So, take as many classes as you can in which you are producing knowledge. Load up on project-oriented classes, labs and field-research classes instead of test-oriented classes because thats how most classes are set up in grad school. Being able to produce a project or case study with academic or practical importance is infinitely more valuable than being able to memorize a lot. Industry conferences: Field trips for grown-ups. Attending industry conferences can show you are seriously about your field. Find the classes that take students to conferences and enroll in them. Diversify general requirements: Ideally, you want your classes to be challenging and relevant to the graduate degree youre pursuing. General requirements typically miss the mark on both. So, grad schools want to see diversity. So, if youre a liberal arts major, take some science classes and vice versa. But, you dont want to diversify into pottery classes or anything like that. Still, try to take challenging, academic general requirements. What does this class say about me? Ask yourself this every time you sign up for a new class because thats exactly what grad schools will do when they see your transcript. Every class you take should say you are willing to challenge yourself and learn something new. Stick to that, and youll be golden.

College Tuition Tips

College Tuition Tips Similar to most other businesses, colleges have been hit hard by the recent economic recession. The recession has forced college administrators to layoff thousands of professors, cut programs and most notably increase tuition to record numbers. College enrollment figures are currently lower than what most colleges would like, which is one of the reasons why tuition figures are sharply rising. However, colleges are constantly competing with each other to be the most affordable. So, many colleges are implementing payment programs that can help mitigate the rising costs of college tuition, according to an article in The US News World Report. The US News World Report listed several options that should help most students and their parents pay for college.Guaranteed tuition rates: Some colleges are locking in tuition rates for incoming freshmen, guaranteeing them that their tuition will not rise during their four years of college. However, these colleges will rise the price of room, boar d, meal plans and textbooks to compensate. This program only applies to a students first four years in college, and fifth year students are likely to see tuition increases. Paying a premium to lock in tuition for four years: With this program, students will pay a premium, set price that will not change for each of their four years of college. This premium price is usually higher than the traditional tuition rate. Similar to tuition locks, this guarantees that students tuition rates will not rise for four years. Other costs are likely to rise. Prepaying at the freshman rate: This program is perfect for families who can afford to pay their entire, four-year tuition amount before college starts. Vanderbilt University, Middlebury College and dozens of other schools permit students and their parents to pay the freshman year rate multiplied by four up front. This plan avoids any tuition increases, and it is likely to be the most cost-effective way for students to tackle the cost of tuit ion.Prepaid college savings plan: These are available to families who will be paying tuition bills in one year. There are more than a dozen prepaid college savings plans that allow families to buy tuition credits. Some of the prepaid college savings plans Alaskas and the Independent 529 that works with about 270 private colleges lock in the current tuition prices when families first invest in them. The rest of the prepaid college savings plans charge a premium of 4 percent to over 20 percent. These plans can be insecure. The premium rates are continuing to rise because of the dramatic tuition hikes. Some of these prepaid savings plans are unable to keep their promises with investors. Other prepaid savings plans force investors to wait at least three years until they can cash out. Students and their parents need to pay very close attention to all the numbers of college costs. Administrators at universities have been known to doctor the numbers to make their college seem much more affordable than it actually is. Some colleges will lure students in with any one of these aforementioned programs, and they will actually end up paying more in the long run. However, students and their parents can save thousands of dollars with these programs, but they need to closely analyze all the numbers.

Your Personal Trainer Will Help You Stay in Shape!

Your Personal Trainer Will Help You Stay in Shape! Stay in Shape with Exercise Classes from a Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer ChaptersSports Disciplines that Require the Guidance of a Fitness ProfessionalTypes of Physical ConditioningObjectives of a Physical Preparation SessionSelecting The Right Personal Fitness TrainerHow Physical Training WorksFitness Classes Available (And How To Copy Them At Home!)Why Opt For A Personal TrainerHave you just signed up for a marathon, a half-marathon; a triathlon or your local Iron Man competition?And right around the time you signed that dotted line, you remembered that you only go running twice per month.With that level of training, you'll never cross the finish line!Now is the time to pick up the pace. How are you going to do that? Motivation helps, of course, but you have to find your way back to that natural rhythm, the one your body functions best at.A professional fitness trainer, one who specialises in overall fitness conditioning, is what you need. A coach who will stand by you, no matter what discipline you see yourself practicing.Team sports: basketball, handb all, football, rugby and others.Extreme sports: mountain biking, Parkour, snowboarding â€" especially off-trailIf you think a coach is not needed, especially for extreme sports, you would be gravely mistaken. A coach is necessary, especially for extreme sports, for you to grasp every aspect of the sport s/he has mastered.Bear in mind to seek out an athlete who is specialised in the field you are passionate about.It is vital to choose a personal training programme specifically designed for the sport you want to participate in.A Pilates instructor may well know how to abseil, but unless s/he has undergone official certifying in the sport, s/he is not qualified to teach anyone how to rappel.Check out different fitness classes near me here.A running coach can help improve performance and endurance Source: PixabayTypes of Physical ConditioningDo you want to increase your athletic ability and improve your athletic performance?Any sport demands a firm commitment and anyone who trains assid uously stands to perform better.Here, we highlight two distinct performance categories.General Physical Preparation, otherwise known as GPPThis is considered fundamental physical training. This type of conditioning is necessary because it instills three key elements of physical fitness and health that every fitness instructor should stress throughout training.Endurance: to increase your staying power in any sport, you need to gradually increase the number of reps during your training sessions.Be reasonable! Do not take great leaps in your regimen; make incremental gains. Your fitness trainer will advise you to step up your routine when you are ready to. S/he will take into account your overall physical state, with an eye toward your goals. Increases to your workout should happen gradually.Gaining muscle mass: working your muscles â€" pectorals and deltoids, abdominals and lats, thighs and glutes, biceps and triceps.Connective tissue is conditioned through repetition, with moves such as squats, crunches and pushups. These training techniques render your body trim, fit and healthy to engage in the physical activity you wish to pursue.Strength training: not only helps you gain muscle mass but helps build you up for greater athletic performances.For this aspect of physical training, your coach will guide you through bench presses, squats with weights, resistance training and isometrics. Strength training workouts inherently build muscle as well as condition you to a higher level of personal fitness.Discover how to slim down with a fitness specialist.Specific Physical Preparation, otherwise known as SPPAt this point in your physical training, things start getting serious. Training is amplified and your coach will boost your workout sessions to competition level preparation, or champion grade sports meets.An accredited sports professional will clue you in to training methods and exercises geared toward the sport you wish to compete in.In competition, it is not unusu al to see badly trained, and even over-trained athletes.That is why it is absolutely vital for your exercise program to develop the requirements of the discipline you wish to engage in.Because your certified personal trainer works you to an exactitude, you will be drilled to the specifics of your sport.You will come to realise that not every exercise â€" and too many reps are not necessarily the best course of action in your training regimen.Professional intervention: your training coach will get you to peak performance by working your weaknesses all while exercising your strengths.Objectives of a Physical Preparation SessionNo matter your level of fitness or your chosen sport, your fitness and exercise coach has only one goal in mind: to improve your performance.After a physical assessment, you and your fitness trainer should hammer out objectives to realise, to reach your short-term and long-term goals â€" be they running a marathon or winning a tennis tournament.Your goals may ch ange the more you are exposed to exercise science, but these facets of fitness training will always remain. By working out regularly, you will enjoy:Improved performanceIncreased competitivenessGreater speed, strength and enduranceLess chance of injury.Your coach will demonstrate proper form Source: PixabayHealth and Safety Executive, it must be renewed every three years.Athletes dedicated to teaching sports, health and fitness can obtain personal trainer certification for specific disciplines, especially those that demand a high level of physical preparation, and a thorough knowledge of exercise physiology.What Competencies Should Your Trainer Possess?Obviously, your sports coach should be well-versed in every aspect of the discipline you wish to train in. His goal is to aid your progress while setting short- and longterm objectives. S/he should establish a specific nutritional and workout regimen for you to follow.Your fitness education professional should be a source of motivatio n.You have appealed to him for competition preparation or a unique aspect of physical conditioning. It is his job to motivate you physically and mentally.Mental conditioning is vital to your athletic evolution. A firm mindset will encourage long-term development of your physical being.Besides, thanks to his training, safety will be a prominent feature of your athletic development.S/he knows how to work your body without risk of injury: the proper movements, poses and number of reps you can safely do at every stage of your training.Find an online personal trainer here.Your coach should monitor your work to prevent injury Source: Pixabay Credit: Alex VanHow Physical Training WorksYour coach should take a three-pronged approach to your developing fitness for life:Primary phase: s/he should identify your strengths and weaknesses, conduct a diagnostic assessment in line with your past physical activity and the objectives you wish to attain.Planning phase: now clear on your current abilit ies and objectives, s/he will establish a plan of action tailored to you.Physical phase: your training sessions follow requisite steps.Some disciplines require intensive work of certain muscle groups while others permit a more relaxed approach and milder conditioning.At every stage, your exercise sets correspond to your physical condition. Rest assured that your coach knows your physiology and would not put you at risk of injury by overworking you.Regardless of the sport, your physical training will develop your strength, endurance, agility, coordination, and flexibility. All are necessary ingredients of any sports discipline, but they will also help improve your daily life and well-being.Your trainer maintains a duty to revise your regimen.At the start and again at the completion of every session, s/he should measure your gains. Should you develop faster than anticipated, s/he can increase workout intensity to attain your training goals sooner than expected.Conversely, if developme nt is more gradual than anticipated; s/he must downgrade your routine, in keeping with your current physical capabilities.Most likely, your coach will assign you work to do between  sessions.Bear in mind that your personal fitness trainer has developed a bespoke regimen, which may include your taking the stairs instead of the lift to get to your office. S/he may prescribe walking to your local grocer's rather than driving your car.Quite possibly, you may be assigned a few dozen sit-ups and lunges, to be done after breakfast.Your fitness instructor only wants for you the best physical shape you can have - a toned and healthy body. Observe and follow all of his instructions and you will come out ahead.After that, all you have to do is reach for the brass ring!Next: work your way to a new, ripped abdomen!Fitness Classes Available (And How To Copy Them At Home!)So while a fitness trainer is ideal whilst you train for a sporting event, there are a few other physical activities you can do alongside their coaching to raise your heart rate, either at the gym, a local class or at home.Fitness classes are all the rage right now.If you fancy trying out a few fitness classes to improve your physical conditioning in a sociable environment, then here are a few popular trends that are worth considering. Group classes bring their own benefits, such as challenging you to keep up with others and being able to socialise with a group of like-minded individuals.Zumba: Zumba is a high cardio, dance-based workout that combines Latin and hip-hop steps with martial arts and resistance training by formulating fast and fun choreography. A typical class lasts 40-60 minutes and can help you to tone muscles, burn calories and relieve stress because of its uplifting properties. The dance moves are often not hard, nor are the sequences hard to remember so people can join at any time. It's appropriate for all ages and fitness levels too. Zumba at home: You can get your Zumba on at home by wat ching a Zumba fitness video on the Internet or on a relevant TV channel as well as by quite simply dancing to an upbeat record. If you want to do Zumba both at home and in a class then why not practice in between by downloading the tracks you dance to with your coach?Barre: Barre is a ballet-inspired class that uses repetitions of small, precise ballet movements to help you to tone muscle, build strength and control, and improve your overall posture (just as you would in a ballet class but on a smaller scale). Not all classes are slow, however. Some sessions are quicker and make you feel the burn much more, especially in your arms, abs, bottom, and thighs! Barre at home: It's not always easy to practice ballet at home unless you have a suitable handrail but you can get portable barres if you are serious about keeping fit in this way. Then, you can purchase DVDs, watch videos on YouTube and download audio podcasts to guide you through your workout routine.Bikram Yoga (Hot Yoga): Bikr am yoga is every bit as strengthening as your usual yoga class, yet it's even more challenging because you are positioning yourself in all those yoga poses in a room measuring more 105 degrees to make you more flexible. Whilst other fitness classes focus more on a cardio workout, Bikram Yoga is concerned with breathing techniques and the flow of oxygen through your body. The fitness craze includes 26 hatha yoga postures and two pranayama exercises. Bikram yoga at home: Doing yoga from home is easy enough if you have a yoga mat and the right video tutorials, but getting the heat element of Bikram Yoga isn't as straightforward. Some fans have been known to take their yoga mat to the bathroom and switch the shower on for a little while to get the temperature and humidity rising without wasting money on gas bills!Pilates: Similar to yoga, Pilates is a conditioning workout that is designed to sculpt the body by toning muscles. All you really need is a mat and a positive attitude so doing Pilates at home is relatively easy. Having a trainer, or at least following a lesson online can be beneficial as the instructors are there to help you connect your mind and body with the series of movements, which focus greatly on aligning the spine and improving the overall posture. Pilates at home: Pilates is a great workout to do at home because you can work at your own pace and it requires little space or equipment.Boot Camp: This intense fitness class involves a bit of everything: cardio, strength training, and agility.   The military-inspired workouts are put together to help you burn more calories by varying the pace, exercise styles and movements. Doing short bursts of circuit-style workouts with little or no rest in between is the perfect way to work up a sweat and has a positive effect on the body in terms of strengthening and weight loss. Boot camp at home: You can do boot camp-style workouts at home if you want to. Why not build your own circuit training area out in you r garden from moves you already know, or by moving yourself from one room to another in your house for each different fitness type, if you have space?Spinning: Spinning is a form of indoor cycling where you perform intense and high-cardio workouts on a stationary bike.   With the tough, unforgiving sequences, you work on strength and endurance, usually in a group guided by an enthusiastic teacher. Don't expect to be sitting on your saddle for the full 30-40 minutes - you'll have your glutes up in the air and working hard throughout the session! Spinning at home:   Spinning bikes aren't the same as your usual workout bicycle, but you can definitely apply some of the lessons you've learnt in a spinning class when cycling in your home gym. You can, if you are really dedicated, buy an official spinning cycle for at-home use.Boxing: Everyone nows what boxing is but do you know why it's so popular as a sport nowadays? Increasingly popular among women (as well as Box Fit), this exercise is empowering and allows you to exert lots of force and therefore stress, through punching as well as hopping and jumping to maximise calorie burn, weight loss and increase lean muscle mass. Boxing at home: As long as you've got the gear, you can buy some light dumbells or a pop-up punch bag to practice your endurance at home. Make sure you put these in a safe place away from anything valuable that might break should you miss!Bounce: Bounce is probably the newest fitness craze to enter the scene and involves performing exercises on mini trampolines in order to enhance the workout. Normally a group exercise class performed to loud and upbeat music, this fun all over body training combines simple movements whilst bouncing up, down and around and therefore raising your heart rate. According to the website, 10 minutes spent at Bounce is the equivalent of a 30 minute run. Bounce at home: If you happen to have a trampoline outside in your garden or you don't mind investing in the small roun d ones used during the class then you can have a fun time jumping (or exercising) at home as well!Why Opt For A Personal TrainerWhile there are many advantages to joining a gym in your city or starting out at a class like the above: the flexibility to go whenever you have a spare moment, the variety of equipment you can use, the diverse schedule of classes being held in the studios and so on, there are some things that only a personal trainer Edinburgh can bring to the table.First of all, the nature of personal training is educational. Exercise regimes and nutrition plans are led by the professional's expert knowledge in the science of the body and catered to what result you wish to achieve, whether that is weight loss, muscle tone, training for a particular sporting event or other goals.Secondly, a personal trainer is there to be focused solely on you, so rather than that feeling of being in a class and not knowing if you are doing to positions or moves correctly, your personal ins tructor will be on hand to analyse your workouts and ensure that you are getting the most from them. They will evaluate your unique situation and why you have chosen to take this approach to your health and fitness and working out what is the best way for you to proceed. Helping you form good habits, they also help you to make your mind fitter as well as your body.What's more, isn't it better to be involved in a personal training programme which you feel obliged to keep at rather than telling yourself you'll go to the gym three times a week and then letting yourself down each time you are feeling lazy or seem too busy to fit it in?Knowing that someone is relying on you to keep up the hard work other than yourself (yet still holding you accountable if you begin to lag behind) can be a huge motivator!