Check Out Our Pop Up Shop!

Why wait until 2010 to start your New Year's resolution when you can do it now! 'Tis the season to be merry after all, so come by Metropolis Fitness & Spa and check out the Body Up Collection.

Body Up will have a pop up shop December 21st through January 31st at Metropolis Fitness & Spa 1430 Madruga Avenue, Coral Gables.

We know the holidays are stressful an that is why Body Up is aprtnering with Metropolis to help you de-stress, rejuvenate and look good. Nestled on a sweeping corner in Coral Gables, Metropolis offers all that your heart desires. It is the perfect one stop holiday shop, where you can do some last minute shopping, take a spinning class, drink a smoothie, and get a much needed manicure. Who knew you could do so much under one roof!

For a limited time only take 20% off Body up merchandise, December 21st, 22nd and 23rd.

Happy Holidays,

The Body Up Team

BODY UP SUPPORTS YOGA FOR CHARITY EVENT

Body Up is proud to take part in Anahata Yoga Studio's YOGA FOR CHARITY EVENT to support KARMA IN ACTION (http://www.karmainaction.net/), a grassroot movement organized to benefit the Divya Prem Seva orphanage in India.

Please join us for wine, cheese & Kirtan music as well as Acro Yoga performances, Mini Thai adjustments, Henna Tattoos, a Body Up trunkshow and a live performance by Soul Tamle.

The evening will also offer a chance to win prizes including:

• Dinner for two at The Standard Hotel
• Pool & Spa passes
• A Custom Portrait Package
• Complimentary Yoga & Personal Training Sessions

WHERE: Anahata Yoga Studio at 5445 Collins Avenue - Miami Beach

WHEN: Saturday, December 5th at 7PM

WHY: Feel Good, Make a Toast, Help a Good Cause & Have Fun!

CONTACT: yogishelly@gmail.com or Body Up at 305.532.9399

Look Better Naked or, Should the Occasion Call for Clothes...

...flaunt a stronger physique in a new figure flattering, fashion forward outfit from Body Up!

Body Up is now partnering with David Barton Gym... spend $150 on any of your favorite finds at Body Up and receive a complimentary private training session (valued at $95) at David Barton's Flamingo South Beach location.

We encourage you to place your body in the hands of the experts at David barton to develop a personal exercise program specifically customized to meet your fitness goals. You've got the bodym you've got the gear and now it's time to meximize your goals in an environment that will motivate you to be the strong woman that nature intended. Often times in Fitness, it's those small steps that are the impetus necessary to place you on the path toward a healthier, more confident and ultimately more happy you!

This offer expires February 15, 2010 and is redeemable for South Florida residents only.

GET YOUR ASS KICKED COMPLIMENTS OF BODY UP!!!!

Body up is partnering with David Barton Gym's toughest trainers turned drill instructors for an intense outdoor boot camp...

Here's the deal: spend $150 or more at Body Up (located at 704 Lincoln Road at the corner of Euclid) from November 30th to December 10th and we'll provide you with a pass to get pushed to your personal limit in DBG's insanely innovative and challenging one hour boot camp inspired workout.

This take-no-prisoners training begins at DBG's 1510 Bay Road location at The Flamingo. Offer is available for non-members. Body Up/DBG Bootcamp is taking place the first three Thursdays in December from 6:30 to 7:30PM. Class will take place on the beach and wrap at Body Up where participant can celebrate their new found endurance and strength with well deserved complimentary nourishing treats and refreshments and shop like a champion with additional in store discounts.

For more information please call our Lincoln Road boutique at 305-532-9399 or contact David Barton Gym at 305.534.9777.

Keep The Muscle/ Lose the Fat

Is the shape of your body defined by lean muscle or fat? Age 40 officially marks the time that we begin to lose about one-half pound of muscle per year and replace it with an equivalent amount of fat... unless we do something to ward off this unhealthy muscle-to-fat ration. That "something" is an exercise program that uses resistance, such as drumbbells. Your muscles will always respond to this exercise challenge by becoming stronger, whether you are 40 or 80. And, resistance-type exercises cause a pull of your muscles on your bones which increases bone density.

Since muscle is your body's most metabolic tissue, it stands to reason that the more muscle you have, the more calories you will burn, even while at rest. If you diet to reduce body fat without exercising your muscles, you will lose fat and muscle... not a good look!

Correct form is the guiding principal during every workout. You may increase the resistance (heavier weights) only when you can do so with meticulous form. At the point that you form is compromised, you can go to lighter weights, or no weights at all.

My suggestion: find an exercise program, such as Body Electric (http://www.bodyelectric.com/) that offers a full-body muscle-toning workout. Once you are familiar with the movements, you can continue to perform each exercise for 3-1/2 minutes (using a kitchen timer).

You may work a particulat muscle on successive days, provided that there is no soreness. However, keep in mind that mild soreness is proof prositive that you have challenged your muscles by going beyond what is usual and comfortable. In any case, work all muscles a minimim of every three days so you don't lose the precious strength and muscle tone you have gained.

The winning combination for ultimate health and vitality at every age:

• Proper nutrition
• Aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, to strengthen your heart (a muscle) and lungs, and also burn calories
• Muscle toning exercises to strengthen your muscles and bones
• Stretching exercisesto maintain your range-of-motion
• Rest and relaxation... lots!!!

Best of Health,

We Are Having a Party!

You are invited to be our guest at David Barton Gym. We will be hosting a trunkshow and participating in many of the events of the day. If you are interested, please RSVP at flamingo@dbgym.com. We would love to see you there!

Be fit,
Your Body Up Friends

Attention All NY Body Up fans!

For a limited time only Body Up will be back in NYC. Come visit us as we set up temporary shop with our friends from Equinox. For 2 weeks only you can find Body Up’s newest, coolest product at the following Equinox Shop locations:

• 85th and 2nd Ave - Oct 5th and 6th
• 63rd and Lex - Oct. 7th and 8th
• Broadway and 19th Street - Oct. 9th and 10th
• Amsterdam and 76th Street - Oct. 12th and 13t
• Columbus Circle - Oct. 14th and 15th
• Greenwich Ave. - Oct 16th and 17th

So please come by, do some shopping and enter to win our workout top giveaway!!!