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Fitbit….It’s NOT just another gadget!
- Mar82017
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Fitbit....It's NOT just another gadget! (In MY opinion, of course) I seldom review products, but I sometimes come across an item that warrants praise. This is one of those times. Recently, I found myself a bit unmotivated to get to the gym and move as much as I should. Sure I train my clients, but I was neglecting myself. I decided that I wanted to try a Fitbit, based on the glowing reviews it got from people I personally know and respect. To be totally honest with you, I wasn't prepared to be WOWed. I did my research, and decided that the Charge [ + ]
» read moreMiami Seaquarium- BUYER BEWARE!!!!
- Jan252017
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Miami Seaquarium- BUYER BEWARE! It is not often that I post something negative, but this story has to be told. Recently, our daughter, son-in-law and grandson came to visit us. I decided that for Pedro's holiday gift, I would pay for he and our grandson to have an encounter with the dolphins. For this "encounter", I paid just over $300.00 for both of them. At the time of purchase, which I did on-line, I was given the option of also purchasing observer tickets. The cost of these tickets were $53.00 each. Since there were 3 additional adults [ + ]
» read moreHappy New Year!
- Jan172017
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Happy New Year (Father and Daughter) (Grandpa and Grandson) Pedro and I would like to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous new year, filled with family, love and joy! Here's to 2017! Pedro Rios BSE, CPT & Shereen Rios BAS, CPT [ + ]
» read moreHurricane Matthew
- Oct192016
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Hurricane Matthew First and foremost, our hearts go out to those who suffered Matthew's wrath. Secondly, we feel blessed that we very narrowly escaped any danger, and our families and friends are all safe. That being said, I would like to share with you all a story. The story is of our community and how we are being proactive in regards to safety and protection of our fellow residents. Our community consists of 4 buildings, with over 1300 apartments. What we experienced before, during, and after the hurricane was deplorable. The residents fe [ + ]
» read moreJump Into the Next Fish Bowl!
- Sep222016
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Jump Into the Next Fish Bowl If you don't like your current routine, and you want different results, why not jump into the next fish bowl? We have all been through this before. We exercise, we eat right, we live a healthier lifestyle, and then something happens. We get bored, we get a bit lazier, we get a bit less motivated, and the next thing we know, we are moving backward instead of forward. My cure for this is simple: Change your routine. Oftentimes, professional athletes have a training cycle. They change up their routines for different r [ + ]
» read moreOlympics
- Aug202016
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Olympics RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 02: The Olmypic Rings are displayed at the Copacaba beach ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 2, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) As these Olympic games come to a close, I am again saddened. For several weeks, I have had the pleasure of watching the world unite for a single cause. No fighting, little drama, and some amazing memories were made. It literally brings tears to my eyes when I witness people of such diverse backgrounds "playing f [ + ]
» read moreHydration
- Jul182016
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HYDRATION It's summertime, and it's hot. The good news is that most of us carry around a perpetual beverage bottle. The interesting news is that most people walking around with sports recovery drinks, or beverages specifically designed to re-hydrate athletes are wasting money and basically making expensive urine. The truth is that unless you are sustaining activity for a prolonged length of time, it may be boring, but water is your answer. Your electrolytes will not be out of balance, pending no medical issues, if you walk a block to the store. How [ + ]
» read moreNow What?
- Jun152016
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Now What? It's summer, and it's HOT! It seems that we have gone from pleasant weather to walking into a wall of humidity overnight. Those goals of getting outside when it gets "warmer" have slipped by. Now what? I get it. We have all gone through this. We put off ________________(fill in the blank) until the timing is better, then low and behold, the time has come and gone, and the _________________has never been done. "I will clean the house tomorrow". Sound familiar? How about this one? "I will start a workout program next week." Let's address th [ + ]
» read moreTime Flies!
- May182016
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TIME FLIES It is hard to imagine that is already the middle of May. It seems like a short time ago, the snowbirds were arriving in South Florida. Now, they have flown back home. Time flies, and for that reason, I encourage you to make a commitment to do the things you have been putting off for another time. As I sat at the memorial service for a dear friend and client of mine, I reflected on my own life. I am sure all of you have gone through this as well. I started thinking about all of the things that I have been putting off, and I realized the [ + ]
» read moreSpring is Springing!
- Mar302016
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Spring is Springing! It seems that right on time, Spring has sprung. For those of is in warm weather states, the impact is not as great as you "Northerners". In fact, to us, it means we need to get ready for several months of HOT HOT HOT! Rather than planning outdoor activities, we begin to look for ways to stay active indoors. However...... For those of you who are looking forward to wearing shorts and tank tops, get ready for action! Take advantage of this time of year, when the trees start to bud, flowers begin to grow, and your energy is blos [ + ]
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