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Redondo Beach author and resident Art Dragon has released ebook editions of his motivational self-help guides, compatible with most electronic reader formats, through Smashwords.com, a leading publisher and distributor of ebooks.
To commemorate this event, for a limited time through June 1, 2010, each title, normally priced at $3.50, will be available for instant download from Smasbook... Read Full Storys.com for only $2.50 when referencing the Discount Codes below.
- "Journey to Fitness: A Guide for Planning YOUR OWN Personal Fitness Program of Balanced Eating and Exercise" (Discount Code: PY45D)
- "Balanced Eating Made Easy with the Food Balance Wheel: A How-To Guide for Quickly Planning Balanced Meals Around Your Own Favorite Healthy Food Choices" (Discount Code: NY22W)
- "The Seeds of Clutter: A Guide for Preventing Common Household Clutter From Taking Root" (Discount Code: ZD92G)
Snap Fitness, the leading chain of 24/7 state-of-the-art health clubs, opened recently in Smithtown is offering residents what it calls a “fast, convenient and affordable” alternative to traditional big-box fitness centers.
The new club, which will operate round-the-clock, is located at 138 E. Main Street, Smithtown NY 11787 (Branch Shopping Plaza) and is offering a limited-time no-enr... Read Full Storyollment offer, a savings of $149. More information is available by calling 631-979-SNAP (7627).
Snap Fitness is hosting a Grand Opening party on Saturday, May 1 2010 beginning at 10am. Come and join the party as we will have special one day only pricing, giveaways, vendors and more.
Alex Leyberman, local owner, promises visitors will be impressed with the compact yet modern and comfortable environment. “We offer the same great workout experience as those larger, fancy clubs, but at a fraction of the price.”
“Our difference is that we’re small and nearby, so you can get in and get out fast, and still get a quality workout,” said Leyberman. “My goal is to be the best value in town, saving you money and time while still helping you achieve the results you want!”
However, the feeling of exhaustion and tiredness kicks in much faster than expected and the journey becomes hard work. The online price comparison website, carhiremarket.com, has some tips and knows exactly what one can do to regain energy and stay fit on the long-haul drives.
During journeys with a rental car which longer than 3 hours, is it very important to take regular driving brea... Read Full Storyks. These breaks are not only the perfect time to grab a bite but also a great opportunity to get some fresh air and stretch the legs. Perhaps one can have a break next to the road and go for a short walk to explore the surroundings or stretch the body while standing and enjoying a snack. In this way one´s body can relax and unwind and one will have renewed energy levels for the drive in the rental car ahead.
Carhiremarket.com has the following tips for drivers to regain energy while taking a break:
Exercise 1 – Spinal stretch: Stand upright with slightly bend knees next to the rental car and reach with one arm upwards over your head while you push the other arm downwards. Hold this position for a moment and then change your arms and repeat.
Exercise 2 – Twists: Stand with slightly bend knees next to the rental car, put your hands on your sides and try to relax. Then, twist your waist alternating to both sides and swinging your arms out fully letting them flap along. The movement will automatically realign your back and is also good for your internal organs.
Exercise 3 – Leg stretch: Stand on one foot and place the heel of the other foot on the bumper of the rental car. You can also open the door of the hired car and put your foot on the door frame. Bend over and touch your toes, hold a moment and then change legs to repeat this fitness exercise.
By practicing these simple exercises one can optimise the time spent during the break to help improve the bod's driving fitness. If an additional driver has been named in the car hire agreement, one should share the driving responsibilities with someone else from time to time. When these driving tips are being followed and drivers take sufficient breaks, they will arrive at their destination refreshed and fit to enjoy their destination.
JammyCo is pleased to announce the release of Triathlon Trainer (“TriTrainer”), the company’s second iPhone and iPod Touch App. TriTrainer provides a 16-week workout plan to train an individual for an Olympic distance triathlon.
JammyCo previously released the popular First Time Triathlon (“1stTimeTri”), which prepares an individual for a sprint triathlon. Like the first App, TriTraine... Read Full Storyr is designed by a former professional triathlete and triathlon coach.
“We’ve had a lot of requests to design a follow-up App specific for the Olympic distance,” said JammyCo President Jamima Wolk. “TriTrainer answers these calls.”
TriTrainer offers a day-by-day training schedule based on an athlete’s level of expertise – whether an athlete is doing their first Olympic distance triathlon or are advanced triathletes seeking an even better time. It includes over 30 invaluable “Triathlon Tips From A Pro,” as well as comprehensive training resources covering such topics as proper form, equipment, race strategy, workout guidelines, and nutrition.
“There really aren’t any comprehensive, easy-to-use, and affordable training program Apps for triathletes wishing to do an Olympic distance triathlon,” said Wolk. “TriTrainer offers exactly that.”
Wolk, a former professional triathlete and triathlon coach, developed the App. She started competing as a professional in 2000 and retired in 2007. Her race resume includes everything from sprint to Ironman distance races. Additional developmental support was provided by Adrian Iley.
Travel Toward Wellness is a unique travel company which specializes in girlfriend getaways and health and wellness travel for women touched by cancer, whether they’ve completed treatment recently or years ago.
Highlights of the 2010 TTW calendar include:
- A 5-day Oasis By The Bay Spa Retreat at Cavallo Point – The Lodge in the San Francisco Bay area, September 12 – 16. Regi... Read Full Storyster before June 30 for a special $769 rate and enjoy a 10 percent savings for a companion
- Shop Around Tuscany, October 9-16, which will take travelers with a taste for Italy’s finest, such as Prada and Fendi , to visit designer and leather goods outlets throughout the region
“Travel is life-affirming and therapeutic – and a wonderful way to mark a new chapter in your life,” said TTW founder Nancy Parker, a breast cancer survivor who draws on 25-plus years of planning travel and meetings with Fortune 100 companies.
TTW trips empower women survivors and co-survivors to visit places and have experiences they’ve dreamed about, in the company of their friends and family, or on their own while forming new friendships. Exciting and relaxing, the trips are designed to also address head-on the physical and emotional challenges women cancer survivors face after active treatment.
Source: www.pr.com
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