'Valentine\'s Day -- The Fitness Way Love in a relationship is very similar to love in fitness. With both, in order to be successful you have to be Patient, Understanding, and probably most importantly you have to continually work at it. This year, why not celebrate in a way that\'s both sexy and healthy? TIP: Don\'t Get Stuck in a Routine Most couples get stuck in a routine. They tend to eat, sleep and occasionally \"play\" together. The fact is, routine sets in and the relationship begins to get boring. The same thing applies to your workouts. Don\'t be afraid of challenges, welcome them. Overcoming challenges in the gym will make you stronger, and overcoming challenges will strengthen your relationship. It\'s natural to get excited about your relationship (and exercise) in the beginning but don\'t let it stop there. When you hit a plateau, welcome new challenges into your life and see how both of you respond and become strengthened from the new stimulus. Share a walk at sunset, a GREAT excuse to hold hands. For those single ladies out there, try a new workout class! *On Saturday\'s at Fitness on the move we have back to back Zumba at 9am and 10am followed by Belly Dancing at 11! You don\'t need to be a member, you can drop in for class for only $5 TIP: A Fresh Take on Flowers and Box of Chocolates Every Valentine\'s Day I, like the rest of the smart men out there, buy my girlfriend roses! When it comes to boxes of chocolate however you aren\'t keeping her fitness goals in mind. Blow her mind not her diet this year with a love-themed gift to win her heart... and sweet tooth. Edible Arrangements has a Valentine\'s Day fruit bouquets feature adorable heart-shaped pineapple, hand-dipped gourmet chocolate covered strawberries, and are packed with sweet, fresh fruit. If you place the order today you can get 20% off http://www.ediblearrangements.com/ TIP: A Dual De-Stress Session Turn post-workout recovery into a relaxing couple\'s retreat. Inspired by Valentine\'s Day spas everywhere are serving up romantic couples\' sessions for everything from foot rubs to full body massage. TIP: Cook Up Some Romance: How long should brown rice be simmered? What\'s the best way to steam clams? Sign up for a joint cooking class and learn from a pro. Learning to cook your own meals means fewer butter- and salt-laden restaurant dinners. TIP: A Hot Bubble Bath. Uptight, tense, stressed out -- not words associated with a romantic evening or your health. Here\'s a way to wind down without brushing up on massaging techniques: Indulge in a warm soothing bath together! Whether you want to make your own (simply add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to Epsom salts) or have time to swing by the store for a jar of pampering salts, a salt bath is one of the easiest, most affordable ways to pamper your loved one this holiday. Plus, it\'s pretty darn sexy. TIP: Dance the Night Away What\'s sweeter than getting down with your Valentine? Whether you\'re heading to a nightclub or pushing aside the living-room coffee table to make room, just a burst of dancing and giggling will get your heart rate going. Try the tango -- the most romantic of all dances. The benefits? Heart-healthy laughter and a 300 calorie burn per hour! EXTRA BENEFITS OF EXERCISE: Staying in shape doesn\'t just help you feel and look better, it can enhance your sex life, too. Physical fitness absolutely affects the physical intensity and quality of sex and research shows that exercise can improve flexibility, stamina, increase blood flow, and even improve your orgasms. Sex is a kind of exercise itself. Remember, Valentine\'s Day is not only for giving and receiving gifts but showing yourself some love too!'
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