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Posted by on Apr 3, 2011 in ShapeUp Body Tip | 0 comments

Get Fit

Cardio is not the only way to boost your heart.  Your blood pressure actually stays lower longer after lifting weights!

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Massage and its Benefits

Posted by on Mar 13, 2011 in ShapeUp Body Tip | 0 comments

Massage resets the stress cycle by enhancing relaxation. It eases sore muscles from stress or exercise as well as reduces spasms and cramping. Massage elevates your mood by releasing those “feel good” endorphins, which is especially helpful for people suffering with chronic depression. It stimulates the lymph system, which is the body’s natural defense system. It reduces toxins stored in muscle tissue, improves circulation of blood and the lymph system, which also helps to improve skin. It eases migraine headaches, chronic constipation and back pain.

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Cocoa, next to water the healthiest substance

Posted by on Mar 1, 2011 in ShapeUp Body Tip | 0 comments

Higher in antioxidant power than any other fruit, cocoa delivers potent benefits to the cardiovascular system, immune system and brain. An overall wellness agent extraordinaire, and can pare down cardiovascular disease risk to almost zero.

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Different Reps for different muscle goals

Posted by on Feb 8, 2011 in ShapeUp Body Tip | 0 comments

For stronger muscles: 4 to 6 reps For Shapely muscles: 8 to 12 reps for Resilient  muscles: 15 to 20 reps

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Purge Kids Rooms of Clutter

Posted by on Jan 19, 2011 in ShapeUp Body Tip | 0 comments

When my kids rooms look like the clutter is building and growing everywhere…i take a large trashcan and place it in their room and ask them to declutter! When they are finished, they bring the trashcan to their siblings room! It works!

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Working out can help you sleep better

Posted by on Dec 28, 2010 in ShapeUp Body Tip | 0 comments

Doing 30 minutes of cardio four times a week will allow you to get 90 minutes more sleep a night. They also felt happier and healthier. If you do cardio 3 hours before bedtime, it can get you the rest-easy benefits.

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