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LYNNE BRICK'S TOP TEN FITNESS TIPS- How to Bare a Better Birthday Suit

1. The "Skinny" on Healthy Skin
Protect your skin from harmful rays with: cover-ups (clothing should be protective and tight), a hat, sun-glasses, re-apply 15 or greater SPF sun-screen every 2 hours, avoid reflective surfaces such as water, sand & concrete. Have regular skin evaluations by your doctor (> 1.3 million skin cancers are diagnosed each year!). Basically focus on a "moon-tan", not a sun-tan!

 2. Be Heart Smart.
Heart disease, America's number one killer, provides equal opportunity. One out of every 2 women suffer from heart disease. Be smart by exercising your heart... this muscle needs exercise just like the rest of your body. In as little as 10 minutes, 3 times in a day, you can prevent cardiovascular disease, burn fat and improve the quality of your life! Cut back on conveniences by walking to meetings, parking father away from your office doors, and taking the stairs instead of the elevator to get a "lift" out of life!

3. The Power of Protein.
The secret to wearing a healthy "birthday suit" is to fuel your body with the proper nutrients. Protein provides the power for energy, reduce fatigue, build strong bones and muscles, and develop a stronger, healthier heart!

 4. Walk the Walk! According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, women who walked 1 hour a week had 50 % fewer heart attacks compared to sedentary women. It's easy! Just do the "Walkie Talkie" = Whenever you're talking on the phone, walk and talk at the same time!
5. Muscle Moves.
The more muscles you have, the more efficiently you burn calories and fat, prevent osteoporosis, and slow down the aging process. Strength training simply means that you make your muscles work harder than they normally do. Sample strengthening exercises include: Desk Push-Aways, Wall Squats, Bicep Curls, Tricep Kickback, Vertical Abs, Straight Leg Lifts, Tush Tighten-Up, and Hamstring Curls.

 6. Don't Wait to Hydrate. Be sure to drink the recommended daily dose of 8 - 10, 8 ounce glasses of water. Remember that for every ounce of caffeine or alcoholic beverage that you drink, you need to replenish with an ounce of water. If your goal is weight loss, then it is recommended to increase your water intake to 3 L /day!
7. Food for Thought. Fueling your body with vitamins such as anti-oxidants, minerals and fiber not only helps to increase your productivity, but also helps to prevent illness and disease, increases your energy, and improves your brain power! P.S. Fresh fruits and veggies are an excellent source of these essential nutrients.

8. Perfectly Practice Perfect Posture. (Say that 5 times fast!) Practice sitting and standing tall with your ear aligned over your neck, shoulder, ribs, hip, knee, and ankle. Remember that you "play how you practice" so perfect posture needs to be practiced perfectly. Besides, perfect posture can help you to look 2-5 pounds slimmer!
9. Middle Management. Fat around the middle has been found to be more of a health problem than fat in other places. Even if your health risk is low, a high waist circumference may be a warning sign that you should eat healthy and exercise. What's considered high? For men > 40 inches (201 cm) and for women > 35 inches (88 cm). Manage your middle to manage your health.

 10. Just Move It. When you have a healthy, active life-style, you become energized and productive! Even activities that are low to moderate in intensity will add life to your years and years to your life. Commit to an active life-style today!