Workout Music

Fueling your workouts with the right nutrients is vital to training performance. Also, proper rest and hydration play a significant role in your energy levels. Still, everyone has those days where it is extremely hard to find the motivation to get a good workout in. A key component that some people forget about is their music choice! The right music can get you amped up enough to push through fatigue and reach your fitness goals. Here is a sample playlist for some of the top songs this year as told by Shape magazine: 1. Lady Gaga- Marry the Night 2. Rihanna- We Found Love 3. Avicii- Levels 4. Grouplove- Tongue Tied 5. Daughtry- Renegade 6. Mary J. Blige- Ain't Nobody 7. The Downtown Fiction- Superbass 8. Gavin Degraw- Not Over You Check out Itunes and amp up your workout playlist today! It might be just what you need to find some extra motivation! -Eric Fitness Together Newtonville & Auburndale http://www.shape.com/fitness/playlists/playlist-top-10-workout-songs-january-2011

Water Intake

Water is essential to maintain normal body function. It keeps all the bodies organs running, improves skin health and aides metabolism. So how much water should we take in per day? It depends on activity level as well as the individual but a great starting point is 64oz per day. This amount of water sounds like a lot. However, if broken up into small portions throughout the day, it is quite easy! Other liquids such as coffee and tea count towards the overall total but remember that these liquids can have a diuretic effect. Therefore, water is the best option always! Keep your water intake up and feel great each day! -Eric Fitness Together Newtonville & Auburndale