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Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving day we have all heard it before, calories, fat grams and weight gain, enough already! Thanksgiving day is a time to share with family and loved ones. Instead of focusing on calories and fat grams let's talk about one of the true nutritional powerhouses of the Thanksgiving day meal the cranberry. Cranberries are grown right here in the United States. Cranberries contain vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants as well as other phytonutrients (naturally derived plant compounds). Research done by the medical community suggests that cranberries may help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and prevent urinary tract infections as well as reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. Newer research has also shown that cranberries may help reduce bacterial adhesion to teeth, thus reducing the risk of dental plaque. So on this holiday day remember to reach for the whole berry cranberry sauce, your body will thank you.

Thank you

For the struggles and hardships that show me what I can truly achieve.

For the Loneliness that allows me to spend time with myself.

For the anger and frustration that shows me what being at peace really means.

For the overwhelming fear that brings forth unknown courage.

For the sorrow that can be outshined by love.

For the impatience that leaves me extra time to wait.

For all - Thank you

The Rules

Why do I want you to ignore the rules?  Because I really want you to be healthy, fit and successful.  The problem with the rules is that we tend to feel inadequate when we cannot follow them and that leads to the why bother attitude. If you are not exercising right now, start with one class per month! I think that is an excellent goal. When you accomplish that for a few months you can move up to two. Read More...

A Candle in the Darkness

Replace any negative feelings with positive experiences and you have thus begun to create a Life in Synergy ™...
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Release your worries and fears....

...And get a great looking butt all at the same time, for only $15 (less than one martini at some of Boston's trendy night spots and 100's of calories burned instead of gained). This is the reality at Life in Synergy. Young and old, coordinated and not, it does not matter. There is no judgement, only fun, sweat and endorphins to be had (the natural drugs your body produces that last much longer than that martini ;) I highly recomend you try one of our dance classes, Zumba, Salsa Workout, Cheer Fit, Japanimation, House Party or Modern Moves! Each of these classes, will work your butt off, make you smile, laugh and leave all of life's worries behind.  Choose a class, reserve your space online (or call us and we can book it for you)  and make your life and fitness fun.  Truly a Life in Synergy. Read More...