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The Firm
Would you believe that for my strength training I’ve been doing the same exercise video - the exact same one! - two or three times every week since 1991? Yes - it really, really works. I have this video on VHS, DVD, my iphone, my ipod and my ipod touch. I do it when I travel. It sculpts everything I want sculpted. It really works and I swear by it. It is called “Body Sculpting Basics” by Susan Harris (published by “The Firm”). The Firm has what seems like hundreds of tapes/DVD’s and I’ve bought and tried several other ones. But there’s only one video for me. Click here and be forewarned - this is the VHS version. The DVD is out-of-print but I am told it will be re-released - soon.
Tracy Anderson
Tracy is the latest ‘miracle-worker’ in Hollywood. So: naturally, I was skeptical! But today, I do her basic workout (“Tracy Anderson Method Mat Workout DVD”) about twice per week. Tracy’s work is unique - she strength-trains the minor muscle groups that pull your skin toward your bones. She is quite famous for her ability to sculpt upper arm flab - quickly! (Note: I did not say easily. First you will pray that your arms fall off.) She has just released four new DVD’s - a three-part Perfect Design Series, and a Beginner Dance Cardio video. They are all pricey videos - but then - well, she’s Tracy. Click here for her site. And check out her “Metamorphosis” section - it is a complete 90 day program based on your unique body type.
Clean Program
OK - here is another Hollywood rising star, Alejandro Junger, a cardiologist originally from Uruguay. He has designed a 3-week ‘cleanse’ that is absolutely wonderful There are two ways you can do the Cleanse - buy his book (“Clean”) and then chase after the ingredients to make the shakes and find the supplements yourself, or go to his website and order one of two kits with the shakes and supplements included. (Both kits are good - depends on your price range.) During the Cleanse you eat one solid meal (lunch) per day - and ohhh (!) is that food good! Fish and poultry and lamb are allowed, with plenty of fruits and vegetables as well. No dairy, wheat, sugar. What this program does for your skin, mood and wellbeing is unbelievable! I give it at least five stars. Caution: you may feel better than you have in your entire life!
Canyon Ranch
I suspect Canyon Ranch is still rated the #1 Health Spa in the World. There are two full “ranches” (one in Tucson, AZ and one in Lenox, MA), and various quasi-’ranches’ on cruise ships and in hotels. I generally go to the Lenox ranch once a year. Plain and simple - it’s health and luxury all in one - the kind of place that makes you glad you’re alive and moving! Imperfect - yes - but just plain fun! Expensive? Absolutely. But, like I said - fun! Watch for discounts of up to 30% and then pounce!
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