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New Years Resolutions are Dead!
If your concerned about the way you look or the way you feel why wait until January to make a change? New Year's resolutions are quickly made and soon forgotten and we carry those extra 5 to 7 pounds until the next new year when it's time to make another resolution. Click here to read full article...
Give the Gift of Health this Holiday Season
Looking for that special gift for a family member or friend? We can help with our special holiday gift certificates. And to sweeten the deal: between now and the end of December, purchase a gift certificate for that special family member or friend and you'll receive our gift of a free session.
(New Clients only please)
Healthy Holiday Receipe: Grilled Pinapple
Nutritionist's Tip: Pineapple is a good source of vitamin C. One-half cup pineapple provides 12 milligrams of vitamin C - about 20 percent of your daily need for vitamin C.
Ingredients for the marinade:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons dark honey
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 firm yet ripe pineapple
1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
Serves 8
Directions:
Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill or broiler (grill).
To make the marinade: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, cloves, cinnamon, honey and lime juice and whisk to blend. Set aside.
Cut off the crown of leaves and the base of the pineapple. Stand the pineapple upright and, using a large, sharp knife, pare off the skin, cutting downward just below the surface in long, vertical strips. Cut off any remaining small brown "eyes" on the fruit. Stand the peeled pineapple upright and cut it in half lengthwise. Place each pineapple half cut-side down and cut it lengthwise into four long wedges; slice away the core.
Place the pineapple in the bowl with the marinade and stir to coat the pineapple.
Place on the grill and cook about 3 to 4 minutes, basting once or twice with the remaining marinade. Turn the fruit and move it to a cooler part of the grill or reduce the heat. Baste again with the marinade. Grill until the pineapple is tender and golden, about 3 more minutes.
Remove the pineapple from the grill and place on a platter or individual serving plates. Brush with the rum (Optional) and sprinkle with the lime zest. Serve hot or warm.
Nutritional Analysis (per serving):
Serving size: 1 wedge
Calories 79; Monounsaturated fat 1 g
Protein <1 g; Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrate 15 g; Sodium 1 mg
Total fat 2 g; Fiber 1 g
Saturated fat <1 g
Source: This recipe is one of 150 recipes collected in The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook, published by Mayo Clinic Health Information and Oxmoor House, and winner of the 2005 James Beard award.
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This 20 Minutes to Par featured Course : The River Club, Bradenton, Florida
Conveniently located one mile east of I-75 (exit 217) just minutes from Sarasota, Tampa and St. Petersburg, this semi-private country club offers memberships and is open seven days a week. The River Club is one of Golf Digest's "Places to Play" Four Star Facility and boasts a Ron Garl designed, 18-hole course perfect for seasoned golfers and beginners alike. The club also houses every necessary amenity, including a restaurant with panoramic views of the course, full-service Pro Shop, golf lessons, driving range, tennis courts, pool and lounge/banquet facilities.
The River Club Special Tournament
Dates: Sat & Sun, December 12th & 13th
Format: Individual Stroke Play
Divisions: Senior (Age 50-64), Super Senior (65 and Older)
Tees: Senior (White), Super Senior (Green)
Price Includes:
2 Rounds of Golf, including Practice Balls, Tournament Prizes, and Sunday Lunch
Ben McCoy PGA Golf Professional
The River Club
6600 River Club Boulevard
Bradenton, Florida 34202
Phone: (941) 751-4211
For more information: Contact the Pro Shop at riverclub@tampabay.rr.com
"Playing the Game" Be flexible & help stamp out the "Dreaded Slice"
This is a great tip from a recent Golf Digest article by Steve Atherton (September 2009 issue):
The dreaded slice begins with a bad start. This then leads to problems at the top of your swing, causing the right shoulder to stay too high starting down and moving the club to the outside . . .causing a slice. And, apparently, the lack of flexibility is one of the main culprits. While building your core with proper strength training and controlled stretching are certainly the long term solution, in the meantime, rather than starting with a square right foot at address, slightly turn out your right foot which lessens the restriction on your turn.
Have a great game!
20 Minutes to Par
"We're the best piece of equipment not already in your golf bag." |
| Sarasota Upcoming Events |
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Lake Osprey Plaza Music Festival
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 from 2 - 6 p.m.
Mark it on your calendar for an enjoyable afternoon of fun, food, and really great music!
Toys for Tots and Meals on Wheels
'Tis the season to fill the barrel and the box...That's the Meals on Wheels Food Bank Barrel and the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Box. If you'll keep the barrel and the box full we'll make sure the food and toys get to those who need help during the holiday season. |
| Sarasota News and Special Offers |
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Thanks to our many clients and friends who helped make this special event such a great success. The event raised over $350,000 and included over 10,000 walkers! Every step you took and every dollar you gave moved us closer to a cure.
Our New Nutrition Neighbor
Speaking of good nutrition...be sure to visit Lakewood Ranch's newest neighbor, Good Earth Natural Foods, located on Main Street across from the Polo Grill.
P.S. Drop by 20 Minutes to Fitness and pick up a 20% discount coupon for Good Earth Natural Foods
A Special Gift for 20 Minutes to Fitness Clients |
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Try a 30 Minute
Myofacial Release Session
FREE |
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Don't get lost in the Holiday Hustle!!!
De-stress with Myofascial Release.
Schedule your free session at: www.vivacitytherapy.com
(Click on Make Appointment)
Offer valid for current 20 Minutes to Fitness Clients
Offer Expires: 12-31-09 |
| Franchise Opportunities Now Available |
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"Opportunities For Success"
With three studios (1 in Sarasota and 2 in St Louis) and over 10 years of operating experience under our belt, we are now well under way with our franchise program.
We have learned a great deal since the first 20 Minutes to Fitness studio opened in 2002. While we always seek to improve the systems and services that we offer our Clients, we are now even more convinced that those "Opportunities For Success" in our original Business Plan have put 20 Minutes to Fitness in a perfect position for national prominence.
If you would like more information about a franchise and the "Opportunities for Success", please give Al Roach a call at 941.309.8989 or 1.877.FIT IN 20 (348.4620). |
| For our new visitors: Here's what we offer! |
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Each of our 20 Minutes to Fitness semi-private studios offer a unique, medically-based form of strength training commonly referred to as "slow cadence, high intensity" strength training.
This unique training is:
* Performed on highly-specialized, safe equipment
* Always performed under the supervision of a certified Personal Fitness Coach
* 50% to 59% more effective than any other form of exercise in protecting your overall health and actually reversing the frustrating effects of the aging process
* Accomplished with only one 20 minute session a week.
The Health Benefits
By rebuilding the muscle mass that we lose as we age (starting as early as our mid 20s), the 20 Minutes to Fitness training can actually turn back the frustrating effects of the aging process by preventing loss of mobility, flexibility, and functionality, while at the same time preventing a number of debilitating medical issues, such as:
* Osteoporosis
* Diabetes
* High blood pressure
* Reduced cardio efficiency
* Some forms of cancer
If you are not already a Client please contact us for a Complimentary Orientation and Initial Training Session |
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