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Boots are a fashion staple that you can coordinate with almost any look. Fantastically versatile, the boot comes in a world of colors, materials, shapes, and styles. If you’re looking for some fall footwear to fill out your closet, you can’t go wrong with this option. Check out some of these popular picks in the world of boots. You may find just what you’re searching for.

Rain Boots

The obvious go-to for wet weather, modern rain boots have transitioned beautifully from a place of stark functionality to one of modern fashion. You can find rain boots in any color and design, whether you’re looking for a chic plaid or a bright floral print. Pair them with tall cozy socks to add warmth to the look, and splash through the streets in style with this functional must-have.

Cowboy Boots

True to their name, cowboy boots originally developed as a functional style for taming the wild west. Over time, they’ve made their way from the dusty ranch to city streets. Today, you can pair cowboy boots fashionably with jeans, cutoff shorts, a flowy boho dress, and more. Comfortable and durable, yet big on eye-catching style, these boots are a great way to make a statement.

Work Boots

Work boots naturally prioritize functionality. High-end picks like Chippewa work boots come packed with important features like steel toes, slip resistance, and waterproof materials. Some are even constructed to help protect you from electrocution. Many jobs require work boots, making these a critical feature in your closet. Whether you’re on a construction site or tackling home projects, it’s worth investing in the best pair you can afford for the protection these boots provide.

Moto Boots

Moto boots, or motorcycle boots, are yet another style that has transitioned from a functional necessity to a fashion statement. You don’t need to own a Harley to rock this look. Chunky, durable, and often embellished, moto boots are a good choice when you want to give your look a little bite. Add some edge to your dress, or make your leggings look fierce with moto boots to pull it all together.

Riding Boots

This category can loosely apply to most flat-soled boots that reach to the knee or higher. Versatile and comfortable, these are the perfect pick with skinny jeans and a cozy sweater or leggings and a long tunic. They scream of crisp fall days and will easily complement any autumnal activity.

Fashion Booties

Short and stylish, fashion booties are made to impress. These boots reach just to the ankle and come in a wide variety of styles from strappy stilettos to simple closed-toe options. These look best either with skirts or with pants that end an inch or so above the top of the boot. Show some ankle when you pick this look.

With so many options available, it’s almost impossible to pick just one. Luckily, you don’t have to. With the right selection of boots in your closet, you’ll be prepped to tackle any sort of day.

Everyone is born with abs. In a baby they can’t really be seen because of the baby fat, and as kids shoot up into lanky teenagers the abs can still be very ill-defined. But rest easy – everybody has got abs, whether they can be seen or not. Abs are what holds the body up and allows it to do things like bend, lift, walk, run, jump, twist, and play hopscotch. Everyone may have abs, but the big question for teenagers, adults, and senior citizens alike is: How to possess abs that stand out like Mount Rushmore? That jump out like a tsunami wave. That are as rippled as the Matterhorn.  A word of wisdom: Some folks are afraid of picking up weight when they quit smoking, thereby delaying those killer abs. Smoking is not helpful to your health so you have to quit ASAP. You can always switch over to vaping if it is too hard to quit. The website Smoking Things is a good first stop if you find yourself in this position.

The abs are the workhorses of the human body. They are core muscles that link the upper body to the lower body, giving humans a flexibility that most mammals outside of primates like monkeys and apes do not possess. The fact is that it’s the abs that transfer all the leg and hip power up into the chest and neck area. Without that transfer, humans would not be able to lift their arms above their heads or even turn their heads very much at all. When the abs are injured or grow flabby it means good-bye to pitching baseball, whacking a tennis ball, running around a track, swimming, and most other athletic activities. That’s why professional and amateur athletes alike are so dedicated to keeping their abs in good shape and protecting them from accident and injury.

For those who want six pack abs, and are willing to work hard for them, here are some of the best exercise routines:

The dolphin jump

First take on the lower plank position, with forearms and palms and just the balls of the feet on the floor, keeping the body straight from head to toe.

Then keep legs straight and core muscles tightened while jumping the feet forward while raising the hips until the feet are within two feet of the elbows.

Finally jump the feet back gently to starting position, and repeat a dozen times.

Hip hop toe tap

Start on all fours in what is called the bear crawl position – keeping arms straight and the hands just below the shoulders, with the knees at a 90 degree angle.

Then keep the right foot and left hand on the floor while rotating the right arm and extending the left leg a few inches from the floor, and begin tapping the toes with the right hand for a count of ten. Then go back to the starting position.

Repeat and reverse; this time keeping the left foot and the right hand on the floor.

Jumping rope

Not just for increasing stamina, jumping rope the proper way strengthens the abs tremendously – and gives them that stand out appearance that body builders work so hard for.

To jump rope the proper way, stay off the balls of the feet when jumping. Once that becomes comfortable, jump rope backwards. This will enhance the abs with visible results in a remarkably short time.