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Can You Achieve Maximum Fitness, Gain Muscle, Lose Fat, or Get Stronger with Just an Exercise Ball, and Some Dumbbells?

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(PRWEB) September 13, 2004

Did you know you can build the body you want by using a “home gym” that consists of just two pieces of equipment that take up only a corner of any room? Whether your goal is to tone and firm up your muscles, shed body weight, or build stronger, more defined muscles, you can do it with just an exercise ball, and a set of dumbbells.

Exercise balls, also known as balance balls, Swiss balls, fitness balls, and gym balls are extremely versatile and allow you to perform weight training, as well as bodyweight exercises, stretching, and even Yoga and Pilates. They’re versatility is coupled with their ability to strengthen your core muscles of the abdominals and lower back.

When you first sit on the ball you can feel it moving under you and your body naturally tries to counter this force. That’s why working out on an exercise ball is so effective and creates results faster than with traditional weight training routines.

When you couple the exercise ball with the muscle building benefits of lifting weights, you’ve got a powerful combination. The most effective weights you can use with your exercise ball are dumbbells. You can work every muscle in the body with a set of dumbbells so they equal the exercise ball in versatility. Plus, they provide you with a greater range of motion throughout each exercise performed with them. It’s as if dumbbells were meant for exercise balls.

Exercise balls and dumbbells are the perfect combination of versatility, and space economy. You can easily fit them in the corner of any room, or stow them away in your closet. You can build a fantastic body and reach your personal fitness goals with just these two pieces of equipment.

If you’d like to find out how to choose exercise balls and dumbbells that are right for you, as well as tips, routines both for building strength and muscle mass, or how to lose body fat using your exercise ball, then check out http://fitness-with-exercise-balls.com.

For more information, contact Eliu Cordova at info@fitness-with-exercise-balls.com or visit his website at http://fitness-with-exercise-balls.com .

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Nature?s Pet Market Opens 14th Location as Newest Store Opens in Las Vegas, NV

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Lake Oswego, OR (PRWEB) April 5, 2011

Nature?s Pet Franchising (http://www.NaturesPetFranchise.com ) announces the grand opening of a new Nature?s Pet Market store located in Las Vegas, NV. The store?s official grand opening celebration will be held on April 16th, and becomes the 14th Nature?s Pet Market to open and first outside of Oregon and Washington. Other stores set to open in by the end of April include: West Linn (OR) and Ashland/Medford (OR). More stores are scheduled to open throughout 2011.

?Nature’s Pet Market Las Vegas signals a shift of focus from regional growth to national growth,? says Nature?s Pet Market Franchising President Mike Seitz. ?We are very excited about the direction we are heading and anticipate nearly 30 stores within the system by the end of the year.”

Although Las Vegas does not include grooming at this time, it is anticipated that grooming will be available onsite at some point in the near future and the space has been designed accordingly. “In an effort to create more of a one-stop shopping and service experience, all new franchise stores include grooming,? says Seitz.

The 14th Nature’s Pet Market location was opened by franchisee Walter McCarthy, and is located at 7260 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 1, Las Vegas, NV 89128 at the corner of Lake Mead and Tenaya in the Whole Foods Shopping Center.

About Nature?s Pet Franchising

The Pacific Northwest?s first natural pet food and supplies franchise system, Nature?s Pet Market has become one of the most recognized names in its industry throughout the Northwest. Nature?s Pet Market stores offer one of the largest selections of all natural pet food, raw food, treats, and accessories. Nature?s Pet Market Franchising operates 14 franchised and pet retail locations. Expansion plans will make Nature?s Pet Market the 3rd largest pet specialty retail chain in the Pacific Northwest by the end of 2011 behind Petco

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Good Samaritan Hospital’s Cardiac Application Advances to Project Review Committee — New York State Department of Health Recommends Approval

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(PRWEB) January 24, 2005

“We are gratified that our application to bring urgently needed advanced cardiac surgery and care to our community is advancing to the Project Review Committee with a recommendation for approval from the Department of Health,” said Dominick Stanzione, CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System, of which Good Samaritan Hospital is a member.

Should the committee vote to recommend approval of the CON, Good Samaritan’s application would then be presented to the full State Hospital Review and Planning Council immediately following the Project Review Committee meeting. Approval at the SHRPC level would send the application to Dr. Antonia C. Novello New York State Commissioner of Health, for final action.

In its application, Good Samaritan Hospital has proposed adding an adult interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery program to its service area in Rockland, Orange and Sullivan Counties. Good Samaritan’s Interventional cardiac program will fill a critical void for residents of these counties, making advanced cardiac care more readily accessible. Currently, no medical institution in the 130-mile corridor west of the Hudson River – from the New Jersey border to Albany – offers comprehensive cardiac surgery.

“All of us at Good Samaritan Hospital are grateful for the heartfelt and vocal community support that helped to bring this issue to the forefront for consideration,” said Michael Schnieders, Executive Vice President and Administrator of Good Samaritan Hospital. “We are especially grateful to Governor Pataki, and to the Department of Health, for helping to move the process forward.”

Good Samaritan Hospital is a member of Bon Secours Health System, Inc., one of the nation’s leading Catholic healthcare systems. It is also part of the regional Bon Secours Charity Health System, which includes St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, New York. Additionally, Bon Secours Charity Health System provides the services of a Certified Home Health Agency, two long-term care facilities, an assisted living and adult home facility and several other medical programs. For more information about Good Samaritan Hospital, or any of its programs, contact Good Samaritan Hospital at 845-368-5000, or log on to http://www.goodsamhosp.org.

Media Contacts:

Deborah Marshall

Good Samaritan Hospital

(845) 368-5570

dmarshall@tshs.org

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John Lonsdorf

R&J Public Relations

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Natural Product Manufacturers Vending Opportunity to Distribute Free Natural Living Product Samples

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Sturbridge, MA (PRWEB) June 09, 2011

The Natural Living Expo invites natural product manufacturers to promote their brands to over 6,000 holistic health consumers in New England on the Free Sample Bar at the 5th annual Natural Living Expo, September 24-25, 2011 in Sturbridge, MA.

Holistic Health Event: 5th Annual Natural Living Expo

Natural Living Expo Website: NaturalExpo.org

Date: September 24-25, 2011

Place: Sturbridge Host Hotel, 366 Main Street (Rt. 20 West), Sturbridge, MA

The expo features two exhibit halls with 135 exhibits offering alternative health information, products and services, healing therapies, fair trade and green shopping, plus delicious, healthy food vendors and cooking demos. The free sample bar, located at the entrance to the Ballroom Exhibit Hall, is a popular expo feature attendees look forward to each year. With over 30 natural product brands represented, it’s an opportunity for consumers to sample new vegan, vegetarian, natural and organic foods, beverage and beauty care items.

Natural product companies may include their samples free of charge. Minimum 500 pieces, maximum 3,000 pieces (product samples or coupons only). Multiple varieties or multiple products accepted. Please reserve space on the free sample bar by emailing (jamie [at] spiritofchange.org) or calling Jamie Lehtola at 508 278-9640 x 2.

The Natural Living Expo is presented by Spirit of Change Magazine, http://www.spiritofchange.org, New England?s leading alternative health resource for 25 years. With 135 exhibits, 90 workshops and activities, the event attracts thousands of attendees annually. Keynotes this year include psychic medium John Holland, medical intuitive Mona Lisa Schultz, MD and soul contract expert Robert Schwartz. Keynote and general admission tickets can be purchased in advance at http://www.naturalexpo.org.

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Greenbrae, CA (PRWEB) May 23, 2011

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Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Program Released on DVD by the Heart Fit Clinic

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Calgary, AB (PRWEB) July 22, 2011

The Heart Fit Clinic is the leader in cardiac rehabilitation, maintenance and heart attack and stroke prevention. It is providing innovative ways to ensure people are living happier, healthier and longer with this cardiac rehabilitation exercise DVD program. Exercise is the best medicine for heart health and with this program patients can know how to exercise safely and effectively.

Heart disease and stroke continues to be the leading cause of death and hospitalization. More people are surviving cardiovascular events and bed rest, or taking it easy may not be the best choice. We are restricted by wait times, so when waiting and doing nothing may be more harm than good.

It is difficult to know how to exercise after a heart attack. Fear, anxiety and lack of confidence will keep patients bed ridden when it is actually doing more harm than good. This cardiac rehabilitation exercise program includes exercise benefits, exercise guidelines, and exercise precautions. Once patients begin their cardiac rehabilitation exercise program then patients can progress to other umbrellas of fitness that is included in this program. Resistance training and stretching guidelines and exercises are also included in the cardiac rehabilitation exercise program.

For stable patients after a cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack, early exercise is the key to the best outcome for your heart. Their research states that within 1 week of their heart attack is best. The heart itself will become better with exercise sooner and of course continuing as lifestyle behaviour.

In the past, it has been told to wait four to six weeks before commencing a cardiac rehabilitation program. The researchers out of University of Alberta determined that patients who begin an exercise program one week after their heart attack were found to have the best heart performance. The key of course is to continue with your exercise program.

Calgary cardiac wellness program, Heart Fit Clinic provides clinical fitness assessments to determine safe and effective level of exercises especially for patients after a heart attack or stroke. It is important to have some fitness assessment whether it is a sub-maximal or maximal test so your healthcare team can determine a safe and effective level of exercise.

With this cardiac rehabilitation exercise DVD program patients can determine a safe level of exercise with or without fitness exercise testing. Patients in rural areas may not have the benefit of getting some fitness assessment so this program allows for patients to prescribe their exercise intensity. It becomes important to log and set a diary of the exercise program as their will be a training effect.

Starting a cardiac rehabilitation exercise program after a cardiovascular event is vital and will save lives especially when you start early. This exercise program can also be used for patients who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, stress and overweight.

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Food Crafters Gourmet Pantry Delivers Gourmet Foods Via Delicious New Website

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Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) July 13, 2011

For those people who appreciate the finer things in life, there?s always a desire to find gourmet foods. These are people who are want superior quality in their organic foods and natural foods. It?s also important to find foods that were grown in harmony with nature and are produced in a sustainable way. Shoppers are looking for a convenient store that offers such options.

Thanks to one new store, foodies and others who are searching for organic, healthy and natural foods have a new go-to spot. Food Crafters Gourmet Pantry, recently established by entrepreneur Jonathan Rick, is the must-visit store for anyone who values gourmet foods.

Food Crafters Gourmet Pantry is an Internet store available to shoppers at any time of day via the web at http://www.foodcraftersgourmetpantry.com. Customers will find the website to be simple and easy to use. Finding all kinds of delicious natural and organic foods is a snap at this website.

Browsing Food Crafters Gourmet Pantry?s amazing selection of sustainably, organically grown foods, shoppers will find a bevy of delicious options culled from premier food artisans across the country. This unique store delivers the superior quality shoppers are looking for in healthy, natural and organic food. Anyone who is looking for the finer things in life will love this store.

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Zion Health Debuts New Line of Clay-Based Natural Toothpaste at Whole Foods Market Store in Mill Valley, California

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Mill Valley, CA (PRWEB) July 26, 2011

Today, Zion Health announces ClayBrite Natural Toothpaste available for sale in Whole Foods Mill Valley. Claybrite is a unique mineral toothpaste that helps prevent halitosis, and heal gum disease. Mill Valley consumers may now purchase ClayBrite Mineral toothpaste in their local Whole Food Store or internet shoppers may order ClayBrite Natural Toothpaste online at http://www.kanwaminerals.com.

?Whole Foods is recognized for selling the highest quality organic body care products. This makes our natural clay toothpaste an excellent addition to their unique line of natural remedies and herbal body care products.? says Eddy Urbina, Zion Health sales manager.

ClayBrite Natural Toothpaste contains a unique combination of ingredients that serve as a natural aid to help fight cavities, prevent halitosis, and heal gum disease. ClayBrite is formulated with calcium montmorillonite clay, also known as Kanwa Minerals; a special type of clay that is not only edible, but also contains trace amounts of nutrients and a natural ability to absorb harmful bacteria. Research conducted by scientists affiliated both with NASA and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has confirmed Kanwa’s bacteria-absorbing properties.

ClayBrite is now available at the Whole Foods Market store in Mill Valley and will join the growing family of Zion Health’s natural body care products already available at Whole Foods Market locations in northern California. Zion Health products also can be ordered online through http://www.kanwaminerals.com.

Media Contact: Mysla Pechardo

Phone: 650-877-7330 x 251

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Swanson Health Products Sponsored Health Expo at 2011 Fargo Marathon

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Fargo, ND (PRWEB) May 26, 2011

Swanson Health Products returned to the Fargo Marathon as the headline sponsor of the health expo for the fourth consecutive year. The 2011 Swanson Health & Fitness Expo featured over 75 national and regional vendors with exhibits offering natural health products, running gear, health foods and information about local healthcare institutions. The collective businesses have one thing in common with Swanson Health Products: they have the products and services that health-conscious individuals look for to help them achieve their health and nutrition goals.

The Swanson Health Products (SHP) booth at the 2011 Swanson Health and Fitness Expo was designed to support athletes? needs prior to a race as well as expose them to products that can improve their health. The booth had free samples of products such as Gu Energy Gel, Heel USA Traumeel Ointment, Honey Stinger Bars, New Chapter Zyflamend, Spry Gum and a free tasting table with samples of Swanson Organic Tea and Organic Trail Mix.

Another popular attraction at the SHP booth was the opportunity for attendees to register for the Give Away the Farm Sweepstakes. The winner and a guest will receive a trip for two to Costa Rica to visit the Luna Nueva Farm, courtesy of New Chapter, or one of more than 80 Swanson Shopping Sprees!

Swanson Health Products is an industry leader in bringing vitamins direct to consumers at the lowest prices possible. Swanson Health Products, headquartered in Fargo, ND, offers the highest quality vitamins, supplements and natural health care products and is Good Manufacturing Practices certified. Swanson Health Products goes a step beyond its competitors by offering powerful guarantees. All products are backed by a 100% Satisfaction, Money-Back Guarantee and Double the Difference Lowest Price Guarantee. For more information, please visit swansonvitamins.com.

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Nurtur Unveils Good Health Wellness Communications and Online Poll at SHRM 2011 Conference in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) June 27, 2011

As employers across all industries embrace worksite wellness programs as a proven strategy to reduce healthcare costs, an essential component to program success is effective communications. It can be the difference in achieving desired program goals for engagement, outcomes and return on investment (ROI). To help employers effectively promote wellness programs, Nurtur, the behavior change company serving employers, plan sponsors, health plans and government programs, announces Good Health wellness communications.

Good Health is the theme of Nurtur?s presence at the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) 2011 Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Attendees are invited to visit the Nurtur booth (#2370) to learn about Good Health and take part in an online market research poll. In five short questions, the purpose is to understand the emotional triggers that would move purchasers of wellness programs and consumers of wellness services to engage.

Good Health communications campaigns support employers to achieve engagement, participation and ROI. The concept applies the principals of consumer marketing to create positive emotional messages and distinctive wellness brands that motivate engagement. Good Health begins with a basic understanding that people are human. Words and images connect people topositive emotional destinations that are basic to human nature. Customized, flexible and multimodal campaigns allow employers to tailor messages to reflect their unique values and workplace cultures. Nurtur wellness and marketing professionals guide employers in developing Good Health campaigns with a four-step best-practice process to define the population culture and characteristics, determine the communications strategy, develop strong and clear messaging, and maintain and build program awareness over time.

?Employers need to make their communications count. Without strong internal communications, a worksite wellness program will never achieve the participation, impact and return on investment that it could otherwise realize,? says Pat Henricksen, senior director, product development and Marketing at Nurtur. ?Good Health campaigns connect with people on an emotional level to inspire engagement. The concept is fun and can be easily adapted at each stage of program implementation.?

Results of the Good Health poll will be announced in Journey, the monthly e-newsletter and blog from Nurtur. For more information or take part in the Nurtur Good Health poll, visit http://www.nurturgoodhealth.com.

About Nurtur: Nurtur is the behavior change company dedicated to helping individuals improve their health and wellbeing. The company offers wellness programs and health coaching to educate, enable and motivate people at all life stages to address the life issues that get in the way of health as well as the health issues that complicate living. Nurtur life and health management programs include wellness, disease management (including Back Pain, Depression, Diabetes, Heart Disease and Respiratory Disease), episodic/catastrophic care management, work-life resource and referral, employee assistance and professional training. The company provides services to multi-market segments including employers, plan sponsors, Third-Party Administrators, commercial health plans and government agencies.

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