Work it, girl (Metromix.com)

If you’re interested in redefining multiple muscles, a home gym is probably a better solution than individual equipment. Most home gyms contain “stations” that feature equipment for a particular muscle group. You have two exercise options when using a home gym. You can use a station every time you exercise, or you can work a specific muscle group each day you choose to workout. Whichever option you choose, it’s a good idea to follow a body building program so that you don’t overwork your muscles and so that you obtain the results you desire. Smith Machines and power cages are other all-in-one systems that enable you to work multiple muscle groups. The difference in these two systems is how you perform exercises. Smith Machines basically include slots for different weight amounts, while power cages include pulleys that make lifting easier and safer.

Work it, girl (Metromix.com)

When workout routines grow stale, what's a girl to do? Check out the recently opened Flirty Girl Fitness , natch.

Health calendar (Honolulu Advertiser)

Accupressure for Stress Reduction, Marie Riley shows how gentle pressure on shiatsu points in the arms and shoulders can relieve tension with jin shin and tai chi practice, for 55 and older; 9:30-11:30 a.m.; July 20; Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 115; $9; register: 235-7433.

Drawing on a body of work (Orange County Register)

Dear Bob: Will having had vertical Cesarean sections keep me from regaining a flatter (miracles not expected) stomach? Droopy fat/muscle that slants downward from the hips is disgusting.

Synchronizing can be hard work (Akron Beacon Journal)

Imagine a gymnastic dance routine performed in a pool. In the deep end. Underwater. While wearing full makeup. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you the sport of synchronized swimming.

Today's Stories (The Hill)

Long hours, constant travel and unhealthy snacks pose high hurdles for women lawmakers trying to keep their waistlines trim and their blood pressure low.

Synchronized swimming helps increase strength and endurance (The News-Press)

Imagine a gymnastic dance routine done in a pool. In the deep end. Underwater. While wearing full makeup.

Park life (Times Online)

If you donâ€™t fancy the gym, then why not get fit in the great outdoors? For solo exercisers, pros and even families, our correspondent has a workout for a green space near you

Avalanche report: Winning is in the routine (Roanoke Times)

Baseball players love their routines. Sticking to a set way of doing things helps maintain hot streaks, wards off extended slumps and generally makes playing every day simpler, if not easier.

Nintendo Hits the Next Level (The Motley Fool)

A flurry of new games wing their way to the Wii.

Health calendar (Honolulu Advertiser)

Adult CPR, learn how to react to minimize injury until medical help arrives from Patrick Tamaye, with an American Red Cross CPR certificate issued at the end of the class; 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; July 13; Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 112; $40; register: 235-7433.