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Dec 21

Holiday stress relief

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Alright, it’s time for some Christmas music that you can move to. This song is pretty well known because it’s part of a popular Christmas movie.

Get up, dance around, and take a break from the stress of getting it all done in the next few days. Exercise is a stress reliever. If nothing else, you’ll at least get your blood circulating up to your brain again, and you’ll be able to think a little more clearly about what you need to do next.

Go ahead. Have some fun.

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Dec 18

Girl, you’re beautiful

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And just in case you need reminding
Girl you’re beautiful, beautiful, beautiful

You know, we’re not reminded enough that we’re beautiful.
That we should never sell ourselves short, or settle for a relationship that’s less than we deserve.
That we’re worth more.

This song took us by surprise. Hope you like it.

(psssst – get up now – move while you listen!)

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Dec 09

Gusto fitness

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On this last day of our That’s a Wrap – The Time is WOW class, here’s one more song kind of related to clothing and presentation (thanks again Sally!).

Dress yourself in love – that is, love yourself, and you’ll always look great. You’ll always want to look great, too.

Part of looking great is being fit, so get up and get moving. The tempo of this song is suited to strength training, so pick up your hand weights or a couple of soup cans or water bottles, and tone those arms. Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean sleeves are part of every outfit… so don’t ignore your arms!

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Dec 02

Hey Supergirl!

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This time of year, it may seem that everything is falling on YOU. You’re cooking and cleaning and working and checking homework and attending sporting events and choir concerts … just like you always do. And you’re also planning the holidays, sending greeting cards, inviting people over, buying and wrapping and shipping gifts, decorating the house, and … well, it’s just so much more.

Take care of yourself.

Eat well. Aim for 10 servings (that’s 5 cups total) of fruits and vegetables each day. Stick with whole grains. Skip the white foods (flour, sugar, salt). Choose lean proteins, and eat more vegetarian meals. Drink water.

Keep exercising. If you’re not doing at least 20 minutes of some activity that makes you sweat every day, then start.

Get up now, Supergirl, and get moving with this song.

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Nov 28

If you’re wondering …

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… yes, you really should be exercising today!

Dance til you break a sweat, and then dance for 10 more minutes. Go wild.

The holiday season has officially started, and that’s the best reason we know to stick to your fitness routine. Well, unless you don’t have one. Then it’s the best reason to start one.

No excuses. You probably ate yourself into a food coma earlier this week, and you may still be (over)eating leftovers. So get up and get dancing.

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Nov 21

Get moving with Marilu.com members

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We love bragging up our members. Kecia moderates our “Get Moving” forum, and is a real energizer bunny. She shares a couple of her favorite (and very easy) toning moves.

This [song below] is one of my favorite songs to do my wall pushups to – they go by fast and before you know it 180 wall pushups have come and gone.

Also, heel lifts have become a daily exercise. They’re easy to do, and you can do them anywhere. I stand with my feet in ballet style and lift up and down 100 times. This keeps my ankles strong and my calves toned.

Have a great day!

~ Member Kecia

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Nov 17

Hey sunshine!

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Yes, you.

Don’t let a negative attitude about exercise keep you from doing any exercise. Sometimes you have to fake it ’til you make it. Put on some uplifting music, force a bit of an attitude adjustment, and get going.

Here’s a new song to help you face your exercise and your day with a smile.

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Nov 14

Do what you love to do!

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Member Renae shares some of her favorite exercise music today.

This is Bon Jovi’s newest hit and it’s called We Weren’t Born to Follow… meaning we are born to be leaders rather than followers. It’s the theme music for this season’s major league baseball commercials on TBS, perhaps you’ve heard it? It has a great beat and message and it is a favorite of mine for exercise. I love to do my own thing at my home. That is how I exercise. I don’t enjoy public places and I don’t like to exercise out doors, though I know many do and enjoy it.

My exercise tip is do what you love to do! Do it to the music you enjoy because it makes the experience even better. When the time goes by pleasantly, then you have more of an interest in repeating it and hence the methods work!

~ Renae, Marilu.com member

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Nov 11

Get bouncing!

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Do you ever have one of those days that you’re just so happy that you bounce everywhere? You have that extra spring in your step, that extra flourish in every movement. You feel joy, but it’s wrapped in a layer of fun.

Make today one of those days. (Why not? Everybody can use a little fun.)

Did you know that gentle bouncing on a mini-trampoline can help improve your health? There’s a short-term increase in white blood cells and increased immunity. If you have a chronic illness, gentle bouncing may be a helpful part of your therapy – it only takes 10-15 minutes twice a day.

In the meantime, bounce through your day. Here’s a song to get in your head that just may help with that.

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Nov 07

No time to waste

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Do you have a personal goal?

Whatever your goal is, don’t put off the action required to make it happen. Do it today. Start now.

Maybe this will help you get going…

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