“Under my tree: Jillian Michaels' 3-in-1 Aerobic Step - Burlington County Times” plus 1 more |
| Under my tree: Jillian Michaels' 3-in-1 Aerobic Step - Burlington County Times Posted: 22 Dec 2010 03:47 AM PST
We open them early every year; it's a tradition we started to celebrate the anniversary of his proposal/our engagement, which happened just before Christmas 2006. Anyway, I ripped the wrapping paper off a big heavy box to see...Jillian Michaels smirking at me. I can't get away from her, no matter how I try! Hubby got me Jillian's 3-in-1 Aerobic Step, which is really a gift for both of us because we do a circuit workout together on the weekends. I've said before that I highly recommend circuit training if you've hit a wall with cardio and weights and want to lean up and tone your body. And even if this step apparatus didn't bear Jillian's ubiquitous name/face, I would recommend it as an addition to your circuit. You can use it as a step, a balance board or a rocker board, and the detachable resistance bands allow you to work additional muscle groups. It's easy to switch between the three forms. I like using the balance board feature, standing on the board in a half-squat while doing bicep curls with the bands, or doing mountain climbers while holding onto the board. The step isn't very high, so you'll definitely want to get creative when you use it -- maybe do jump-squats or lunges on and off it. And if you can't incorporate the step into a circuit, it comes with a DVD (starring Jillian, of course) and poster filled with recommended exercises (modeled by Jillian), so you can use it for a full workout. Fitness-related gifts are my absolute favorite, so I'd say the hubby hit a home run with this one. Well, maybe a triple. I asked for a Bosu. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Free or Low Cost New York City Health Services - Associated Content Posted: 21 Dec 2010 03:51 PM PST New York is very well known for its cultural attractions, food and nightlife. But did you know that New York provides a wide variety of programs and services to encourage its inhabitants to take good care of their Residents of New York can take advantage of several free or low cost initiatives to improve their health and wellbeing. Breast cancer kills a significant number of women each year. For women 40 and over, a mammogram is an important tool in their cancer fighting arsenal. As part of New York City's efforts at cancer prevention, eligible women can receive free or low cost mammograms from a partnership with the Health and Hospitals Corporation. Additionally, New York residents who are uninsured can receive free mammograms from theNew York State Department of Health's Breast Cancer Program. To find the center closest to you, go to the nyc.gov/hhc website for their listing of breast screening centers. For those individuals who are interested in getting in shape for the upcoming year, there are free shape up New York fitness classes offered via the Shape up NYC program. Classes are weekly and can include such activities as yoga, Pilates, and aerobics among others. Go to the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation website and type in your zip code to find a list of classes near you. Free and confidential HIV testing and counseling is another service offered to the residents of New York City under the auspices of the New York Department of Health. There are clinics located throughout the five boroughs and the Office of Mental Health and Hygiene not only lists their locations, but also tells what one should expect during a clinic visit. Another major concern of the New York City Department of Health is the cardiovascular health of its inhabitants. High blood pressure is a risk factor for both heart attack and stroke and often has no symptoms. Because of this, the Department of Health has partnered with several pharmacies to offer blood pressure screenings free of charge. For a list of participating pharmacies, go to the NYC.gov website and search for cardiovascular health. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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