Dear Sun Spots: A couple of weeks ago on the John Tesh show he talked about how to tighten up one’s forearms within two weeks using the back of the couch. I’m not sure how he said to do it.

Could you please let me know what he suggested. As a devoted Sun Spots reader, I thank you. – Jeanne, Auburn.

Answer: Sun Spots was unable to find a couch exercise that targets the forearms. However the John Tesh Web site, www.tesh.com, offers the following exercise for the backs of your arms, courtesy of Condé Nast publications. Put your hands on the edge of your couch, walk back several feet, then slowly bend your elbows.

Hold this for 10 seconds and press yourself back up. Do this every other day, and you’ll notice firmer arms in about two weeks.

In addition, they recommend doing “the Superman” exercise twice a week to improve your posture.

Lying face down, lift your arms and legs several inches off the floor, hold for a few seconds, then release. Do two sets of 12. In about eight weeks, you’ll look taller and slimmer.

Sun Spots also found the following forearm exercise that can be done at home: hold a book, not too heavy, in your right hand.

While in a sitting position, such as on the edge of your couch, lay your right forearm on your right leg with your hand and wrist sticking out past your knee, palm up. Let your hand bend toward the floor as far as you can and still hold on to the book. Bend your wrist raising your hand toward the ceiling,

Do 10 or 15 and switch hands. To work both sides of the forearm, turn the hand palm down, and raise the back of the hand up.

Dear Sun Spots: I am looking for patterns of embroidered or appliquéd hands in the praying hands or the healing hands position. I would be glad to copy a pattern and return it, or pay postage for one.

Please call 524-2152 if you have something I can use. Thanks. – No Name, No Town.

Dear Sun Spots: I am the owner of a 2002 Subaru Outback Wagon with 64,000 miles that has fallen victim to the head gasket repair problem.

Subaru issued a statement concerning this problem, however Subaru picks and chooses which automobiles to repair at no charge. I need to register a complaint to Subaru of America. I need the correct address and name if possible to do this.

I am sure there are a great many Subaru owners who have this problem, that are not pleased with this expensive repair. Thank you. – No Name, No Town.

Answer: According to a Subaru customer service representative, you may send your complaint to Subaru of America, Inc., Subaru Plaza, PO Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000.

You do not need to address it to a specific department as it will be forwarded to the appropriate person after it is received.

You may speak to a customer service representative about your complaint by calling 1-800-782-2783 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.

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