Get Fit with the UFIT Series!

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Are you ready to totally transform your body? If so, then this is the workout for you! UFIT training from Cindy Whitmarsh is a revolutionary new approach to burn fat, blast calories and build lean muscle, fast!
What is UFIT Training? It’s an intense interval training method that uses targeted intervals to turn your body into a calorie-burning machine while building a sleek, toned physique!

Interval training is one of my favorite workouts and I love that these are really effective workouts in only 20  minutes!

The Ultra Tight program consists of two, 20-minute programs. Hard Body is a full body workout of three-minute circuits. There's one minute of intense cardio, followed by two minutes of "trouble-spot-toning" strength training. You'll zap fat and tighten EVERYTHING! With 6-Pack Abs, you get a cardio ab workout composed of one minute of cardio followed by one minute of middle-chiseling abwork that creates the flat tummy you want.

The Ultra Burn program gives you two, 20-minute workouts! Calorie Crusher is comprised of two-minute intervals. You start with one minute of high intensity cardio followed by one minute of lower intensity cardio. This innovative sequencing helps you burn maximum calories and get RESULTS! During the Stretch & Sculpt workout, you lengthen, stretch and totally tone your entire body. This workout is a great complement to the Calorie Crusher workout!

Buy It: You can purchase these DVDs for $12.95 each from Amazon.com.

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Sara Haley's Sweat UNLIMITED

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You know by now that I am a HUGE advocate of at-home workouts/DVDs. I have lost all my baby weight (two times!) and more just by doing workout DVDs at home 3-5 times a week! I love that I get to still be home with my children but stay active and in shape at the same time! I can do them whenever I want and I love when I get a good sweat to give me energy through the rest of the day! It is "my" time during the day and I cherish it!

My latest favorite NEW workout DVD is Sara Haley's Sweat UNLIMITED workout series. There are so many great features that I love about this one including 5 different workouts of increasing length (from 5 to 45 minutes). Some days I have more time than other days so I love that I can use this DVD no matter how much time I have! That is the most important aspect of a DVD to me!

The other favorite part for me is that all the workouts are equipment free, so you can do them any time or any place. I was just at my mom's house for a week and most of my other workouts require weights...but not Sweat Unlimited! I could travel with it knowing I could still get a REALLY good workout without carrying all the weights and equipment! The moves were also really unique and fun and worked muscles I don't work often enough!

Plus, Sara's challenging exercises, safe modification options, and motivational coaching give you the tools that you need to transform your fitness goals into reality!

Most importantly, Sara Haley is a very trusted and experienced instructor! Sara Haley is a certified trainer and instructor through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), as well as a certified Pre/Post Natal Exercise Specialist by the American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA). Specializing in functional training, dance methodology and prenatal fitness, Sara has over twenty years of dance and fitness training. She has been a Reebok Global Master Trainer since 2008, as well as a Teacher Trainer for the will Power Method. Sara has starred in over ten fitness DVDs, including her own workout series and You Tube Channel, The Daily Sweat™.

Sweat UNLIMITED includes: 4 different workouts, BONUS stretch routine, Mix & Match option menu

Sweat Extreme 5: Trigger, Tone & Tighten: 5 minutes of Sara’s most effective and energizing exercises that wake up, strengthen and challenge your entire body

Sweat Strength 15: Burn, Baby, Burn: 15 minutes of total body sculpting that keeps your heart rate up and your muscles burning

Sweat Cardio 30: Pop, Rock & Drop: 30 minutes of fat-burning cardio drills consisting of moves inspired by the dance club, rock ‘n roll and break dancing (plus a warm up and cool down)

Sweat Box 45: Punch, Kick & Core: 45 minutes of Tabata-inspired intervals that alternate between boxing drills and core exercises to give you a metabolic burn and core blast

BONUS: Sweat Stretch 5: Reach, Relax & Rejuvenate: 5 minutes to breathe, stretch and relax as you focus on decreasing muscle soreness

I finally have a workout DVD that has it all and is great for traveling with this summer too! I can do it anywhere, any time, and with any amount of time available during the day! And let me tell you, the name is not a lie! I definitely SWEAT during this workout! It incorporates moves for the whole body and leaves me feeling stronger than I was before (and a little sore the next day!)!

Buy It: You can purchase Sara Haley's Sweat Unlimited for $24.95 from Amazon.com

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Boston Body Barre

Looking for a different type of exercise for your fitness regime? I have got the perfect fitness DVD for you today - Boston Body Barre!

Boston Body Barre is a Pilates and Cardio based fitness program that will transform your body in just 30 sessions. Zayna Gold, Boston Body Program Director, has designed this 60 minute routine to target your problem areas and get results fast. Practice this DVD 2-3 times a week and watch your body become stronger, leaner and more graceful - especially for challenge areas like buttocks, waistline, and upper arms.

It is really easy to follow and led by a friendly instructor. To maximize effectiveness, most moves incorporate a resistance band or a soft ball (e.g. squeezed between your thighs). You'll begin with lower-body barre exercises — classics like pliés and standing leg lifts. After a very short "cardio" segment, you'll move into a standing series that works your legs and buttocks (while also toning your arms with the resistance band). The program ends with traditional and Pilates floorwork. Zanya's cuing is clear and very detailed, but also informal and inviting (you'll feel like you're just working out with friends). You do need to have a resistance band and an inflatable ball so keep that in mind when considering this DVD for your next workout!

I love how unique the exercises are in this DVD and they are so effective! It gives me a breath of fresh air from my same old exercises that I usually do!

Buy It: You can purchase Boston Body Barre for $20 on the Boston Body Barre website.

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Arnicare Gel Review

Boiron’s Arnicare Gel is definitely a must if you want to maintain an active summer!

Unlike many over-the-counter topical pain relievers, the gel not only treats muscle aches and stiffness but also relieves swelling from injuries and discoloration from bruising. It’s great for sore muscles after a workout, afternoon in the pool or hard day of yard work.

If you bruise easy, you will love Arnicare because it helps reduce discoloration, which can be unsightly on legs and arms, especially in the summer. The gel has no artificial colors, perfumes or parabens. It absorbs quickly into the skin so it doesn’t leave behind a greasy or sticky feeling.

Arnicare contains Arnica montana, one of the most popular homeopathic medicines, so it works naturally and is safe when used as directed.

Arnica montana flower

Today, Arnica has grown to be one of the most popular homeopathic medicines throughout the world. It is trusted by professional athletes to soothe sore muscles, by prominent cosmetic surgeons to relieve post-procedure pain, and by savvy moms to treat playground bumps and bruises.

Arnica can also be used to relieve stiffness from flying or long-distance driving. And anyone who bruises easily will appreciate Arnica’s ability to reduce bruise discoloration.

To safely recover from minor injuries, overexertion or surgery, Arnica is a must for every medicine cabinet. Whether you are an active baby boomer, a weekend warrior or a professional athlete, it’s the perfect answer to all of life’s little injuries.

Arnicare is also available in cream and ointment formulas.

My Opinion

I had never really heard of Arnica before, but if I had, I think I would start growing it! This flower is like magic for the body! :)

Arnicare is a very smart product made from an amazing healing flower and it is now my go-to ointment for all sore muscles and bruises!

Does it work?? It did for me! Since we had such hot weather last week, I started a new exercise program inside since it was too hot to workout outside! I used some muscles that I hadn't used in awhile and the next day I was SORE - so sore I could barely walk! :)

Well, it was the perfect test for Arnicare because I wanted the soreness to go away so I could continue my workout the next day. I put it on the night before over the affected muscles and the next morning I was no longer sore!!! It was seriously AMAZING!! I did my workout without any pain and I felt GREAT!!

Best of all, Arnica and Arnicare are natural products and they have NO artificial colors, perfumes or parabens. Plus, it absorbed REALLY quickly into the skin and wasn't sticky or greasy!

I recommend Arnicare for all people! We all get bruises or soreness at some time, especially during the summer when we increase our activity levels! Get Arnicare and never have to live through sore muscles and unsightly bruises again!

Buy It: You can purchase Arnicare at Walgreens and Whole Foods.

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FeelFitWear Review and Giveaway

Inspired by the bright colors and sassy designs of her native Brazil, FeelFitWear founder Veronica strives to instill this sense of fun and passion in her clothing line. The company’s mission is to provide high quality fitness clothing that combines attitude and comfort. At FeelFitWear, they believe every woman is beautiful regardless of shape or size. Their high tech fabrics will accentuate and improve your body shape to make you feel even more gorgeous.

This clothing is not only functional, it’s also versatile. At FeelFitWear, you will find tank tops, sports bras, athletic jackets, exercise pants, workout crop pants, exercise shorts, and one–piece exercise suits that are designed to make you look and feel great from the inside out. Their fabrics do not fade or shrink so if you are looking for clothing that is easy to care for, you will find it here.

All of their apparel is made of cutting edge fabric that will be gentle to your skin, providing comfort with a stylish look.

FeelFitWear wants you to look fabulous even through the toughest workout!

I generously received the Turquoise Braid Tank. Emphasize your hard work in this tank with braided V-shape back tank. Made out of our Moderate CompressionFlex® technology that will manage body moisture and body temperature, keeping you going in high gear all the time

• Designed for moderate to high intensity of exercise.
• Moderate CompressionFlex® technology with Lycra® for freedom of movement. Comfortable and breathable fabric that will wick away moisture, keeping you dry and enhancing your exercise performance
• Turquoise braided trim shoulder straps; V-shape back
• Odor control. The odor bacteria doesn’t grow in this piece.
• Form-fitting
• Easy-care; Pre-shrunk; No-Iron needed; Color doesn’t fade, looking new longer
• FeelFitWear® activewear brand

My Opinion

I am a huge fan of CUTE workout and exercise clothing and I am always on the lookout for a something cute and comfortable to add to my workout clothing collection!

I definitely found A LOT of really cute, unique and comfortable clothing for exercising at FeelFitWear! They had so many cute tops - it was so hard to pick one!

I finally settled on this Turquoise Braid Tank pictured above because it looked like it had a little longer length. I don't like my stomach to show when I am exercising and I hate to constantly pull my shirt down!

When I first received it, it looked really small for a medium! However, when I put it on, it fit perfectly! It is really compressive, so it really made me feel like I needed to suck it in and have a good posture - which is not a bad thing! :) It is very stretchy and conformed to my body perfectly!

Just make sure when you are looking through FeelFitWear's great selection, you really look at the sizing guides and the lengths of the tops if that is an issue for you. The sizes seemed to run a little small for me but I am so happy with my new tank! It is super cute and I love the bright turquoise color!

I recommend FeelFitWear for stocking up your exercise wardrobe this summer! You can not only look super cute, but feel great too in FeelFitWear clothing! Plus, their clothing is so unique and fun - you will never see anyone else wearing the same thing as you! :)

Buy It: You can purchase the Turquoise Braid Tank for $39.99 on the FeelFitWear website.

Win It: FeelFitWear is generously offering (1) item from their online catalog (with a value up to $100) to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) FeelFitWear item of Your Choice
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Ok, here are the rules:

1) This giveaway will end July 26, 2011 at 12:00 P.M. (noon) central time.

2) Must include email address in at least one comment/entry to qualify to win (so I can let you know you won) or tell me it is in your profile

3) This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and only one person per household is eligible to enter each giveaway.

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2-Visit the FeelFitWear website and tell me what item you would choose if you won! 

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Exercising on a Rainy Day

I like to get out and exercise everyday! That is the biggest reason I am so happy that Spring and warmer weather are finally here! I love to go on walks, ride bikes, and go running!

In the winter and on rainy days, I am forced to stay inside and exercise in other ways. Currently, I have a treadmill, but I would love to be able to change up my exercise routine by owning an indoor bike! I am a huge fan of biking and it is always good to change of up the type of exercise you are doing to challenge your body and muscles!