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GIVEAWAY: 1 GALLON COCONUT OIL

Tropical Traditions is generously donating 1 gallon of their 
GOLD LABEL VIRGIN COCONUT OIL 
to the winner of this giveaway!!!  

Open to US and Canada. After you enter, take a look at some of the videos and info I’ve added with ideas on how to use your coconut oil.

Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.

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Take a look at this short video review 

https://vimeo.com/79909044

 

Tropical Traditions has many video recipes for you to check out. Check them out on YouTube!
Click HERE on how to use COCONUT OIL. 

Keep in mind that when you cook with coconut oil and it gets on your skin, or you use it in your personal products, it absorbs – like everything does – through your skin into your blood stream… and it’s GOOD FOR YOU!  This is another way we are getting rid of those harmful chemicals in our home.

Since the FDA does not want us to discuss the health benefits of coconut oil on a page where it is being sold or given away, here is the best website to read about the health benefits of coconut oil: http://coconutoil.com

If you order by clicking on any of my links and have never ordered from Tropical Traditions in the past, you will receive a free book on Virgin Coconut Oil, and I will receive a discount coupon for referring you.

BUY Coconut Oil HERE!
THANKS FOR STOPPING BY
& HAVE A HAPPY HEALTHY DAY!

A GUIDE TO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FOR HIM

SO IS EVERYONE FINISHED CHRISTMAS SHOPPING?
 
DON’T LIE.
IT’S OK, IM NOT FINISHED EITHER.
SO, I HAVE A SOLUTION FOR THE “HARD TO BUY FOR GUY”
HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE DOLLAR SHAVE CLUB???  IT’S THIS REALLY COOL COMPANY THAT DELIVERS 4 FRESH BLADES TO YOUR DOOR ONCE A MONTH SO YOU CAN TOSS IT AT THE END OF THE WEEK AND ALWAYS HAVE A CLEAN SHAVE!
…………………..LOVE IT……………………
JEREMY, MY HUBBY, IS A MEMBER AND WILL GIVE YOU A BRIEF REVIEW AT THE END OF THIS POST.  BUT FOR NOW, DSC HAS CREATED A HELPFUL TOOL SO YOU CAN  FINISH YOUR SHOPPING.  HOW NICE 🙂  CHECK IT OUT…


GOOD TO KNOW, RIGHT?  SO NOW READ JEREMY’S REVIEW, REALIZE THAT THIS IS THE SOLUTION YOU WERE LOOKING FOR, AND CLICK HERE TO FINISH YOUR SHOPPING.  

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I was hooked on the company after crying laughing watching the Dollar Shave Club commercial on the Glenn Beck program. As much as I’d like to say that I don’t shave because I’m going for the Don Johnson scruffy look, the

reality is that shaving has simply never been a necessary or pleasant experience.  First I have to admit that I’m not that hairy: meaning that I didn’t need to daily shave until I was in my late 20’s.  Second, because I did’t need to shave daily, I didn’t get into a habit of buying blades on a regular basis.  I would use the blades I had, then over use the blades I had and as a result shaving didn’t feel too good.  To top things off my facial hair density is uneven so dull blades will shave the hair on the sides of my face nicely but then pull the hair in the front.  All together very unpleasant.

ENTER THE DOLLAR SHAVE CLUB

With a friendly, easy to navigate website it was insanely easy to set up my delivery.  Now I don’t have to worry about forgetting razors at the store, painful shaves and best of all I feel like a proper man for knowing the joys of a good clean face.  Many thanks to folks over at DSC for their humor and understanding my plight.     –Jeremy

HEADFLOATER™

This is such an exciting time!
 
TheMethod Pilates 
has some amazing new products that we all should take advantage of.

 

HeadFloater™

This is a brilliant, simple looking headband with bungees that you pull to create compression around the head.  It’s hard to explain until you’ve tried it, but it feels so good and does so much good for the neck, shoulders, and spine when it’s used.

Short term use:  It relieves neck pain and shoulder tension!  After using it, my head feels lighter.

Long term use:  It will correct “Head Forward Syndrome”

Pre-Workout use: I use the HeadFloater in the morning and before bed, but this week I found a new need for it… right before I workout!  Occasionally I will do kettlebell swings in the morning for a quick, muscle confusing, full body workout.  I usually do 100 swings and then eat breakfast.  Well, on this particular morning I thought it would be good to use my HeadFloater after my swings.  So I did.  When I stood up after using it, I thought, “NOW I feel like I’m ready to do swings.”  My posture felt right and my back felt more engaged (very important for kettlebell swings), so I did a few more swings… 100 more because I felt strong and balanced – more so than the first set.

 

I already knew that HeadFloater sets your head correctly above your body after the use, but this experienced opened my eyes to its value along side exercise.  No matter what type of exercise you do, good posture is important to keep the body safe and to work the muscles you are intending on working!

Oh, I should tell you:  This takes less than 5 minutes to use and fits in your purse or desk drawer.  Could not be easier to get an adjustment whenever you need!

So there. PURCHASE HeadFloater TODAY!- $35  Take it to the gym and use it before your next class or session or pull it out after a long, stressful conference call or hours bent over at the computer… or after an uncomfortable flight or a bad night sleep.  

HeadFloater in Pilates Style Magazine – Full Article HERE

TYE4®
The other SUPER EXCITING THING hitting fitness now is the TYE4.  The more I use it, the more I LOVE it… and so does everyone else!
More about it HERE.
 
My kids have been begging to use it and I kept saying (especially to my 8 yr old) “It just won’t fit you.”  Well he really wanted to try, so I thought I’d show him I was right….  OOOPS, I was wrong and it did adjust to his size!  I had to grab my camera becasue my kids were having so much fun playing with it and being creative.  Watch this 40 sec. video and remember, I gave them NO instruction! (Of course they have watched me use it)

PURCHASE TYE4 wearable resistance system HERE.  Workout at home and add momentum to your workouts for faster results!
FULL TYE4 VIDEO WORKOUTs ARE AVALIBLE IN THE 840WEST ONLINE COACHING GROUP!

Join our Online Coaching Group ($10/month) and get more full workout videos, coaching, encouragement and a fun social online space to connect with others in this game to be more healthy and fit! Click HERE for more info!!

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FITMARK GUEST BLOG: TYE4®

 Fitmark has a great blog for fitness enthusiasts written by an impressive list of Fitmark Ambassadors.  I have the privilage of being one of them!  
“We are a group of athletes across the globe coming together to promote health, fitness, style, and success.” Fitmark
 
I’m excited today because FitmarkBags.com just published my TYE4® Review post!  Come over and read it.  After, you will understand how Tye4 will enhance your workout and how I am using it in my TYE4 Fusion Class and the TYE4 Pilates Class.  
 
Read it HERE.
If you like it, SHARE it!  
Thanks for helping spread the word!

REVIEWS

SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS Advocare
NIKE FREE SHOES with TYE4®
COLOSSEUM FITNESS APPAREL
MASTIHA SHOP IN NYC Healthy from Greece
FROZEN ELECTROLYTE BAR PowerICE
FILTERED WATER BOTTLE AquaGear
TYE4®  WEARABLE RESISTANCE  TheMethod Pilates
HEADFLOATER™ from TheMethod Pilates
DIAMOND CANDLES a ring in every candle
SANDBELL from Hyperwear
ZING ANYTHING water bottles
EDEN SALVE from Bulk Herb Store
EDEN SALVE DIY KIT from Bulk Herb Store
COCONUT OIL from Tropical Traditions
GALLON COCONUT OIL from Tropical Traditions
LADERA GRANOLA

CODE ONE CPR

TYE4 INFO

Tye4 Class Schedule:  email
ashley@ashleybensonfitness.com
ABOUT TYE4® Classes
WORKSHOPS

Official Launch and Workshop in NYC
November 23  Brentwood, TN

For more information, or for In-House Workshops, contact
PHOTOS and QUOTES
BUY TYE4® – $75
purchase 10 or more, receive 10% discount 
email ashley@ashleybensonfitness.com


REVIEWS
Nike Free 5.0 Shoes w/ Tye4
Colosseum Fitness Apparel 

MORE ON TYE4® VISIT 
Facebook follow Nashville Tye4 Fitness

 

REVIEW: DIAMOND CANDLE GIVEAWAY

I love a good candle.  Who doesn’t?  And I love nice rings… surprised? 
 So if you’re like me, listen to this: 
This cool company, Diamond Candles, has a huge variety of eco-frindly soy scented candles to choose from AND guess what???  They hide a RING down inside the candle!  The rings range from $10 to $5,000!!!  It’s like a Cracker Jacks box for the Ladies, but with Cracker Jacks, no one ever hopes to pull out a $5,000 temporary tattoo!

So Diamond Candles gave me a candle of my choice to try out and share my thoughts with you guys!  Yay!  Being that it is the end of summer, I chose the SUNWASHED scent.  It leaves a nice, fresh smell in the room.  

Here’s my kiddo enjoying the candle while she works on homework.
(I think she’s going to try and still my ring!!!)  
Usually I get sad as a good candle burns down and disappears… but I have to admit, I was really looking forward to making some progress on this one!  

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1.  These candles are 100% soy.  They are eco-friendly and natural! WooooHooooo
2.  The fresh scent filled the room even before lighting it.
3.  They release a non-toxic scent.
4.  We have all- including my 7 year old son- been anxiously awaiting the ring reveal!  
 
So sit back and enjoy the next 1minute and 22 seconds of your life as you watch my exciting ring reveal…
 
This was a lot of fun, but there is one thing I’d change… I’m not sure why I didn’t burn the candle and then use tweezers to get the ring out of the liquid wax.  Then I wouldn’t have a large crater in my candle :/  
Well I guess I just couldn’t wait any longer!
 
 I do think this makes a great gift!  
Santa should add this to his list this year. 
And if you’re a Dude, make a note:  She wants one! 
So now the fun part!  
Enter to win your own Diamond Candle!!!
Follow 
to see other ring reveals!  
It’s fun stuff.
 
Visit their website to check out all their scents
 
P.S.  Give me a shout in the comments if you ever spot my ring in other photos!!!

Hyperwear SANDBELL® REVIEW

I have recently stumbled upon a new product to add to my workouts:
 
 
It is made by HYPERWEAR and I LOVE IT!
 
  These sand-filled bags come in all different weights and can be used similar to a kettlebell, dumbbell, or medicine ball.  I have to say, however, that the SandBell opens up a new world of exercises that the other equipment just can’t provide.  

 What I love about the SANDBELL
“GRIP IT. TOSS IT. SWING IT. SLAM IT”
Great for travel.
Buy them filled or empty.
Fun partner workouts.
Great kid workouts.
Stores away easily.
Strengthens stabilizer muscles.
Challenges the CORE in every exercise.
Thank you Lucy for working hard with me
and letting me put put you in pictures 🙂
Be sure to stop by HYPERWEAR and CHECK THEM OUT!  
Also cruze on over and check out the article and video I wrote for their bog on ‘Finding Health as a Family’
They asked me to create a few games to play with kids using Sandbells!  It was really fun!

EXERCISING IN THE HEAT

Happy Monday!
 
I hope you can fit in some workouts sessions in your schedule this week!  
Let’s make this week a good one that gets us closer to our goals!
 
Looks like we are going to have some hot and humid days ahead.  Exerising in these conditions intensifies how hard the body has to work to maintain normal function. 
So here are some tips in staying safe if you are exercising outside…
 

  • Hydrate ahead of time…research suggests that drinking plenty of cool water prior to exercise will preemptively cool the body and may boost performance in hot weather!
Try this:
Drink plenty of fluid 2 hours before workout.  Drink 5-10 fl. oz every 15 min during exercise. Drink fluids with electrolytes, like ADVOCARE Rehydrate
during and after workout.  This is all we give our kids.  No gatorade for my family!
  • Wear light colored clothing
  • Let your body acclimate to the climate.  Gradually getting your body use to the heat can result in better sweat response, lower body temp, and lower heart rate!
  • If you have the choice, workout in the morning when temps are lower
  • Use 

    Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad Cooling Towel 

    to keep you cool!  

     

    They work really well.


     Stay safe and have a great workout!  If you exercise outside in the summer, let me know what you do and how you say cool!