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ks — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:38:28 +0000

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

Massage and its Benefits

ks — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:28:13 +0000

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.

Cocoa, next to water the healthiest substance

ks — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:58:56 +0000

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.

Different Reps for different muscle goals

ks — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:27:00 +0000

For stronger muscles: 4 to 6 reps

For Shapely muscles: 8 to 12 reps

for Resilient muscles: 15 to 20 reps

Purge Kids Rooms of Clutter

ks — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:57:04 +0000

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!

Working out can help you sleep better

ks — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:39:52 +0000

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.

Lifting weights Gives you and Edge

ks — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:58:38 +0000

Over belly fat
Over stress
Over heart disease,diabetes, and cancer.
Lifting even makes you smarter and happier.

Stay Fit by Cleaning your Home

ks — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:55:51 +0000

People with neat homes are more active and are in better shape. Vacuuming, sweeping, dusting and doing laundry all count as exercise. Keep up a neat house and continue to stay fit!

Beverages

ks — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 20:30:20 +0000

Beverages account for roughly half the excess calories Americans consume. Since the brain finds liquid calories less satisfying than chewing on food, replacing sugary drinks with water is a simple way to help shed pounds.

Brace Yourself

ks — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 02:15:15 +0000

As the holidays are approaching, step up your workout!! You will think that you do not have time , you have to make the time!! Give yourself a workout time for the holiday season..and specific days! Write it on your calendar! Cruise through the holidays looking and feeling your best!!