Do you ever wonder how the genetic code works? Find out which beauty traits are mapped out before birth? By Alicia RewegaHow many times have you beaten yourself up over your thick thighs or your decidedly ill-proportioned derriere, only to finally chalk it up to bad genes? It’s a natural scapegoat for all of us and an easy way to accept defeat, says Dieter Kuster, a senior chemist and CEO ...
By Maya AndersonI was on the bicycle at the gym one day when a woman sashayed past on her way to the treadmill. For a second, I felt almost ashamed of my own appearance in contrast to hers. Her hair was blowdried straight and flowed over her shoulders. Her eyes were dolled up with heavy eyeliner and thick lashes of mascara, lips perfectly glossed. I even thought I detected a shimmer of bronzer on ...
By Iolande Skinner How many years have you been promising yourself that “this summer I will look great in my bikini”? You imagine yourself strolling along the beach, smile plastered on your face, not a self-conscious thought in mind. But when summer hits it’s back to covering up as much skin as possible for yet another year. What if I told you the ...
Find a nutritious meal at your restaurant, cafe and even a steak house, with Oxygen’s best-kept secrets.BY JENNIFER ACOSTA SCOTT | PHOTOGRAPHY CORY SORENSENYou’re a health-conscious eater, so the words “going out” are likely to strike fear in your heart. It’s no wonder – with menus lacking nutritional information, butter-doused entrees and dinner plate-sized ...
Cardio kickboxing classes can be seen in many health clubs in Australia. While the high-octane punching and kicking of this musically charged workout offers a welcome break from tedious treadmills, just how effective is it for self-defence? There’s more to personal safety than jabs and right crosses. The first step is finding a fighting style that works for you. Muay Thai, ...