I'm starting to wonder will we ever see the sun? With the weather being how it has been, going for a run or even walk outside is completely out of the question. So, I’ve been wondering how I can fit exercise into my daily schedule without having to worry about the weather? I've settled upon at-home yoga after reading a recent issue of Shape Magazine.

Shape Magazine offers you five pieces of advice: Study first, plan wisely, equip yourself, get warm and start slow. If you learn the basics from a seasoned expert (and make sure you’ve got it right), you can then take those moves and move your one-hour session into your own living room.

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Adequate water consumption is essential for our survival. Water boosts our metabolism and can even help you to shed pounds. But for many people, plain drinking water is just simply, too plain.

Here are three varieties of delicious and refreshing, all natural sparkling spring waters made with pure fruit juices and other natural botanicals.

Solixir sparkling beverages were developed by a herbalist and nutritionist. Each can contains over 1,700mg of standardized botanicals. Botanicals are substances derived from plants and consists of healthy roots, flowers and fruits.

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I recently became hooked on kickboxing. Its upbeat and physically demanding workout routine really gets the blood pumping. Not to mention the weight loss involved and definition of my muscle's with each class I take. Kickboxing is a great way to reduce body fat, tone and condition your body, increase strength, cardiovascular endurance, and self-esteem, teaches self defense, and relieves stress.

This type of workout also works to improve your strength and endurance, muscle tone, coordination, balance and flexibility, plus it constantly challenges the body. The estimated calorie burn depending on your body weight and intensity is between 350-500 calories for a 60-minute class. If you are a local New Yorker, Crunch offers classes for both kickboxing and cardio kickboxing. (Check their class finder for a Crunch gym in other cities.)

Here are some beginner tips I found to be quite helpful (and avoid those bad aches):

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Tilvee's Muscle and Joint Recovery Balm is formulated for sports injuries such as strains, tendinitis, bursitis, muscle tightness and soreness. It eases sore or stiff muscles, joints and tendons and contains Arnica to minimize bruising.

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Changing up your workout routine can certainly be stressful. There are so many options and just not enough time! That’s why softball is a great alternative to your same-old regime. The exercises will work your entire body and strengthen your core. Even better, the windmill pitch will tone your biceps, while placing little stress on your arms! Also, gathering your friends for this group activity is a great way to enjoy the sunshine and spend time together while also working out. Group fitness is just one of the consumer trends we'll be seeing this summer.

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If you’ve been struggling with diets all year, trying to stick to your resolutions then maybe it’s time to try a new fitness routine. Nothing will work better and get your body in better shape than intense boot camp sessions. Boot Camp Fitness NYC in Brooklyn may be the best place to start. The facility offers indoor and outdoor sessions that are both challenging, fun and will get you in shape! Classes are relatively inexpensive, at only $18 for over an hour’s workout, so you don’t have to feel guilty about loosening your wallet and your waistline. The instructors are there to provide encouragement, so don’t be intimidated by their yelling – you’ll both motivated and “the burn” during these sessions.

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If you’re looking to spice up your workout and slim down, nothing works better than Yoga Booty Ballet. The unique program fuses dance and yoga and promises to help you burn off those extra, unwanted pounds. The three workouts will sculpt your mind and body.

Start with the Quickstart video which is under 10 minutes, then move your way up to the more intense Total Toning Basics and Advanced Abs & Booty videos to get your abs and booty in shape before you hit the beach!

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Even if you're not into sports, there are pieces you can add to your wardrobe that will look like you just stepped off the tennis court. Lately, designers have been creating looks that Sporty Spice would die for. The traditional sneaker has become fashionized (my own word) into the sneaker pump. They were showcased on the runway by DKNY and now Sergio Rossi has a line of sneaker pumps for Puma. So, will this trend catch on or do designers just need to take a cold shower?

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ElementBars.com lets users design their own custom supplement bars by selecting organic and conventional ingredients and then naming their bar! Each supplement bar is hand made, packaged, and then labeled with its custom bar name and nutritional information. Web users, can "build a bar" directly from their browser by first choosing a bar type (chewy or crispy) and then selecting ingredients. There is even an option to substitute almond butter instead of peanut (assuming you choose chewy, my favorite.)

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Vitamin D is an essential component of a healthy body. It wasn't discovered until 1919 and not much was known about it until about 15 years ago. What we know now is that vitamin D improves calcium absorption. We also know that the sun is one of the easiest ways to prompt vitamin D production within our bodies. Below are some great sources of vitamin D:

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