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This workout mix fell into my lap today and I'm so excited to share it with you. It's called Marz Attax and it's the work of DJ MZ from NYC. The good news is that he's giving it away for FREE! And I don't mean "free" like it's bad. I mean "free" like it's good sh*t that will inspire you to get your sweat on. I have no doubt it will help take your workout to the next level.

CLICK HERE FOR DJ MZ'S MARZ ATTAX MASH-UP

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Music is often the little push we need to get our limbs moving and our butts to the gym (or wherever you like to work out). I love how a fresh new mix gets me to pick up my pace and distracts me from unimportant side thoughts. Consider switching up your playlist as often as you can in order to focus on your workout, free your mind and find your zone. Set the mood for your best performance.

Enjoy the mix!

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Robyn got her start through a love of cooking and exploring local farmers markets. She studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and now helps her clients enhance their lives with energy, stamina, safe weight-loss and glowing skin. Oh yeah, and happiness! Robyn believes healthy eating is a balance of smart nutrition and a self-examined lifestyle. She injects fashion & trends into food coaching to make it exciting, one of the many reasons why I love...

RESIST 2 TONE

Resistance training that uses elastic tension for muscle contraction will tone your body inside and out. Internally, it strengthens your heart and improves blood flow to your brain. Research studies at the Brain Research Center at the University of British Columbia have linked resistance training to the creation of new brain cells, which means adding resistance to your workout can make you smarter! On the outside, resistance training will make your body lean and muscular without the bulk. Now that you know what it does, let's talk about how you can get started.

WHAT YOU NEED: STRETCHY TOOLS

My favorite kind of resistance training is performed with elastic bands or rubber tubing which vary in style and tension strength. I like them because they're a nice break from dumbbells which can easily bulk you up. Bands and tubing create an elastic force that your muscles work against to push, pull, squeeze, stretch or bend. It's an entirely...

Depends on what? HAPPINESS. If you're not living and breathing it, I'm sorry to say, neither is your heart. Show your heart some love by injecting HAPPINESS into your workout. I recently appeared on Fox News for Dr. Manny's Heart Health show to talk about preventative measures for heart disease and how to live an active lifestyle. Check out the clip from the show and my tips for living a heart healthy life by loving your workout. It's Valentine's Day for goodness' sake! Make sure to love that tender and hard-working heart of yours.

I'M NOT A DOCTOR BUT I KNOW HAPPINESS IS ONE STRONG ANTIDOTE

When you're happy you're sending out positive energy that's attractive, healing and empowering. Think about all the happy people you know and how much you like being around them. Good vibes are magnetic, right? If you're enjoying fitness activity, you're more likely to do it again and again. The hardest part of exercise is staying consistent. Yes, I realize it's...

Yeah, yeah...love hurts...VDAY is depressing...and maybe you were never meant to find love. Get out of your head, girl! You can complain all you want but it's time to put your hands up and let your fists do the talking. This Feb 14th, check out Ex-Factor--a FREE Anti-Valentine's Day Boxing Class. Spend your loveless VDAY throwing immaculate punches and getting into shape. If you have a loved one, bring 'em along and show them why they shouldn't misbehave. See details below.

THE WORKOUT: Ex-Factor – A FREE Anti-Valentine’s Day Boxing Class
 
Looking good is the best revenge, so this Valentine’s Day Crunch is inviting all victims of love to take out their post-relationship aggression in this intense boxing class. Participants bring in a picture of their ex to tape on a focus mitt and pair up with another bitter boxer, because it's time to get even. K.O. your former flame, burn calories, tone arms, and perfect your right hook.
 
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