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I've also been given the opportunity to review Kylie Minogue's new album "The Abbey Road Session".  I've been a fan of Kylie for years so I jumped at the chance to review her new album!  She took a softer side on this album by reworking the tracks that have spanned her 25 year career in the industry.  There are some of your favorites with a new twist with some previously unreleased tracks. You have to check out "Flower" on YouTube, this is a song that she wrote several years ago following her battle with breast cancer, it is to the child that she wishes she might have one day.  Simply beautiful and moving.  I hope you take the time to check out her new album on iTunes .  Both her beauty and voice just get better with time. Let me know what you think! I participated in this campaign for One2One Network. I received a free copy of the CD to facilitate my review. By posting, I am eligible for incentives. All opinions stated are my own.

I was given the opportunity to review Chris Mann's new album "Roads", he was a finalist on The Voice.  I was excited to give a listen to the album since I am always looking for new music to either work out with or entertain.  I found this album was best for some quiet background music while taking a break with the girls. He sings some of my personal favorites with his own spin to it, like "I Need You Now" and "Viva La Vida".  His soft voice opens you up to just relax and enjoy the music.  Check out his album on iTunes  or some videos and photos on his website , because let's face it he's not too hard on the eyes. Let me know what you think! This is a review post from One2One Network. I was provided with a copy of the album. All opinions stated are my own.

Feeling down on your thighs? Step off the stairclimber and get out for a power walk, a hike or a tree climbing session at a nearby park instead. One study found that spending time in nature improves your body image. What's so therapeutic about the great outdoors? The absence of mirrors, movie stars and other things that make you obsess over your appearance may silence your inner critic. Source: Ecopsychology Fitness Magazine July/August 2012

Wherever you're headed this September, you can slash your walking time in half and get the same or better benefits! Swap your 30 minute walk for a 15 minute beach walk. Walking in the sand burns up to 50 percent more calories than walking on the sidewalk, track or street at the same pace. Why? The muscles in your butt, thighs, feet and ankles have to work harder to push off the sand. This forces you to expend more calories. Plus, the uneven surface of the sand requires you to stabilize your core, so you'll strengthen your abs without even realizing it. Just remember when walking on the beach, wear your sneakers so that you won't injure yourself. Sneakers support your foot and ankle on the sand's uneven surface. Swap your 40 minute walk for 20 minutes in the pool walking. Just like on land, waking in water is an excellent low impact cardio workout, but it's a better multitasker because it tones your entire body and increases flexibility. Walking one mile in the w...

You have to work you abs everyday...MYTH. The abs are like any other muscle, they need time to recover. You'll actually see more definition when you take a rest day between workouts. That's when muscle fibers have a chance to repair themselves by creating new muscle tissue. A solid ab routine that you do three times per week, as little as 10-40 minutes per session is enough. You have to focus on specific muscles to tone your core....MYTH. The best way to strengthen your abs and save time doing it, is to do total body, not spot toning, moves. Any posture that requires body awareness and slow movement is more challenging than endless reps on the floor. Standing moves will help you achieve firm flat abs because by requiring you to maintain your balance, they force you to engage all your ab muscles in a way that spot training moves don't. Weight Watchers Magazine July/August 2011

You've probably already heard about the health boosting antioxidants in blueberries; according to recent research, the fruit may help you fight fat too!  GO to fitness.com/blueberries to find recipes that include berries in salads, pasta and even soup...don't knock it til you've tried it. Source:The FASEB Journal Fitness Magazine July/August 2011

Six turbo toners designed by Alexandra White, a co owner of Jumping Frog Pilates in Tenafly, NJ. So grab your yoga mat and do the circuit twice, three alternating days a week! Clamp (Targets back, abs, obliques, inner and outer thighs) Lie face up on the floor with your arms and legs extended upward; lift head, neck and shoulders off floor Simultaneously lower arms out to sides and open legs 45 degrees, keeping shoulders and chest lifted throughout Return to start, squeezing palms together and legs together Do 10 to 12 reps Sprinkler (Targets back, abs and obliques) Sit on floor with legs extended, thighs together and feet flexed; tilt torso back 45 degrees and extend arms out to sides, palms facing forward Rotate torso to right, sweeping left arm across body to tap left palm to right palm Return to start, then repeat to left to complete 1 rep Do 10 to 12 reps Skinny Dip (Targets back, abs, obliques, butt) Lie on floor on left side, propped up on left forearm, kn...