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Book Pick:
The Ultra-Metabolism Cook Book gives wonderful recipes geared towards eating unprocessed, whole foods. The focus of the book is helping your body's metabolism work WITH you instead of AGAINST you. The recipes are easy to follow and from first hand experience they are delicious.
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EVOLUTION
Bodywork & Nutrition
401.396.9331
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Did you join the Shape Up RI competition for 2008?
Do you have a team in the area who is looking for support?
EVOLUTION wants to help you achieve your goals. The following classes in February will be FREE to participating Shape Up contestants:
1) Beginner Pilates Mat: 6:30-7:30 PM, Tuesday Feb 12th
2) Beginner Pilates Mat: 6:30-7:30 PM, Tuesday Feb 19th
3) Hot Yoga I: 5:30-7:00 PM, Wednesday Feb 20th
4) Hot Yoga I: 5:30-7:00 PM, Wednesday Feb 27th
Shape Up participants can register for these classes here.
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February is all about matters of the heart. From Valentine's Day to National Go Red for Women Day, you can't get too far without tripping over great advice on how to care for your most vital organ.
This month we celebrate Heart Healthy Month by making it easy to be good to yourself and your loved ones. Be your own Valentine! We have 2-for-1 pricing on Pilates Duo Sessions and Hot Yoga classes so bring a friend in and work out together.
In addition, if you purchase a package of three 1-hour massages, you'll get a fourth one for FREE! That's a $75 value that's good for the whole month of February. There is so much evidence that massage is an excellent way to reduce stress, lessen depression and anxiety, lower blood pressure, and so much more. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain by scheduling a visit with a massage therapist.
As always, we've got lots going on again this month but we don't want to give you more than you want. So, if you feel overwhelmed with emails, feel free to update your preferences by clicking on the link below. You have three newsletters to choose from and you can select whichever ones you want to receive.
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Upcoming Events, Workshops & Classes
Heart Healthy Cooking Class
Keep your eyes out for Emily's Edibles this month as all of the tips and recipes will be focused on Heart Health. But, for those of you who crave more, join Emily in a Heart Healthy Cooking Class on Wednesday, February 27th at 6pm.
In this class, Emily will take you through one super Heart Healthy Meal - from beginning to end!
$35 per person (food included!)
$50 per couple/pair
Blood Drive
Every two seconds someone in the US needs blood, but only 5% of eligible donors actually donate. Be one of those good people on February 26th from 3-8 pm in the Group Exercise Room at Bristol Total Fitness. Remeber that the life you save might be your own.
Pilates Boot Camp & Group Circuit Updates
In February, we will take two of our Pilates Group Circuit Classes and open them up to Beginners. Sign up and give it a try!
- Saturday February 9th at 8:30 am and....
- Saturday February 23rd at 8:30 am
This month we are offering our Pilates Boot Camp class on:
- Sunday February 10th at 9:30 am and....
- Sunday February 24th at 9:30 am
An hour and a half of Pilates Mat and Reformer work. For more information and to sign-up for this class click on the link below.
Sign-up for Beginner Circut
More on Pilates Boot Camp
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February Celebrates Heart Health Month
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both men and women.
In 1999, the American Heart Association set a strategic goal of reducing the death rates from coronary heart disease and stroke, and reducing the risk factors for these diseases by 25 percent by 2010. The new CDC data notes early success in meeting the coronary heart disease death rate goal, and shows that success is near for the 25 percent reduction in stroke. However, American Heart Association president Dan Jones, M.D., said the victory could be short-lived if the risk factors that lead to heart disease and stroke are not also reduced.
Our staff know that teaching clients ways to increase physical activity and to eat better will reduce their risks. Let us show you how by scheduling a consultation with a dietitian or instructor. Call 396-9331 or visit our online scheduler to make your appointment.
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From the Yoga Studio
Channel 10 Does Hot Yoga!
In January, EVOLUTION hosted Channel 10's Healthcheck reporter Barbara Morse Silva at a Hot Yoga class. The segment, which will air on Monday, February 18th during the 5:00 pm broadcast showcases our very own Geri Feldman and some of her students.
If you haven't tried Hot Yoga yet, take advantage of this month's promotion to give it a try. All Hot classes are 2-for-1 pricing for the month of February. That's just $12 for two people - or one punch on a 10-class card!
Hot Yoga schedule:
Mondays at 5:30 pm Hot Yoga II
Mondays at 7:30 pm Hot Yoga I
Wednesdays at 5:30 pm Hot Yoga I
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm Hot Yoga II
Fridays at 5:30 pm Express Hot Yoga II
We encourage everyone to try a couple of Hot Yoga I classes first - the content is virtually the same, however the instructor provides greater support and explanation of postures and poses.
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From the Pilates Studio
Early Morning Pilates
If you are one who likes to get your workouts in first think in the morning we've got the class for you. Pilates Express, a 50 min. Reformer based workout, at 7 am on Wednesdays. This class challenges your arms and legs with the Reformer work and then we take it to the mat to challenge your core. .
Wednesday mornings at 7 am
Bring it to the Mat
We are now offering Pilates Mat classes in Studio C. These mat based classes will take core training to the next level. During these classes we will also utilize small equipment such as stability balls, pilates rings, weighted balls, and bands to further challenge the body. If you are looking to change up your workouts or add in something to complement your Reformer or Yoga practice - this is it!
Come join Jen on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm & Fridays at 9:15 am
Pre-registration is not required for the Pilates Mat classes -
Drop in fee is $12.
Reformer Focus Class: Slender Thighs!
This month's Reformer Focus classes will concentrate on the thighs. This class will give you a total body workout with an emphasis on the inner and outer thigh area. This class will work on toning and strengthening the thigh and hip area.
Reformer Focus Classes meet on
Monday and Wednesday nights at 5:30 pm.
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Announcements
The following class changes are in effect beginning February 1:
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - Pilates Mat with Jen
Thursdays, 5:30 pm - AIS/Pilates with Karen
(Please note that this class is free to BTF members.)
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Resources
More Help with Heart Health Month
The American Heart Association website is filled with helpful information for you and your family. Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of heart attack, cardiac arrest and stroke here. Want to learn more about how to take care of your heart?
Click here to go to the Go Red for Women healthcheck website to assess your risks.
And, in perhaps the best news of all:
High Blood Pressure Reduced by Massage Therapy
Hypertensive adults who received regular biweekly massage sessions experienced less depression and hostility and showed a decrease in measured stress-hormone levels, according to a recent research study.
The study titled "High blood pressure and associated symptoms were reduced by massage therapy" was completed in May 1999, and was conducted in conjunction with the Touch Research Institute, the University of Miami School of Medicine and Nova Southeastern University in Florida.
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Promotions
If you haven't seen our ads in East Bay Living Magazine, East Bay Newspapers and Bristol Total Fitness, here's what's happening at EVOLUTION this month:
MASSAGE:
Purchase a package of 3 one-hour massages and receive a fourth one on us! That's a $75 value! Do something good for yourself AND a loved one!
PILATES:
February is 2-for-1 Duo Pilates sessions. That means that each person pays $17.50 for a 50 minute session, when they bring a partner or friend. We have a fully equipped Pilates Studio using STOTT PILATES® apparatus.
HOT YOGA:
February is also 2-for-1 Hot Yoga classes. Take this month to check out the new workout that has become all the rage. With five different options throughout the week, there's bound to be a class that works for you. Remember, it's $12 for two people or one punch on a 10-class card.
Offer expires February 29, 2008.
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 At EVOLUTION, we realize that customer service defines your every experience with us. From your massage visit or your nutrition appointment to your Hot Yoga and Group Reformer classes, we want you to have the best. We value your feedback and always want to know how we can improve. Thank you for your continued support.
Be well!
Kirsten DiChiappari
Center Director
EVOLUTION Bodywork & Nutrition
401-396-9331
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