Outside In (109)Visit an exercise class where students work every major muscle group while barely leaving their seats. The exercise, known as "Spinning," is an indoor stationary cycling exercise that was created in the 1980s. Stop by Body and Soul, a Southern California facility, and join long-time Spinning instructor Tevia Celli as she guides her class through a great workout.
Next, accompany nutritionist Christopher Lauderdale and personal trainer Dan Isaacson on a tour of a typical neighborhood supermarket. Lauderdale shows Isaacson how to shop for health by identifying the best things health-conscious clients should be putting into their carts.
Finally, meet Kim Purcell, a novelist who is very much attuned to her senses. Purcell's husband gave her an interesting anniversary gift—an appointment with perfume expert Sarah Horowitz, who will develop a personalized scent likely to become an integral part of Kim's self-image.
Spinning Facts:
- Indoor cycling can be done on any stationary bike, either at home or in a group setting. Exercisers in Spinning classes ride specially built Spinning cycles and are led by trained instructors.
- During a Spinning class, students continually adjust the degree of difficulty on their cycles.
- Spinning is a non-impact form of exercise.
- During a session, a dry towel and a bottle of water can be a Spinner's best friends.
- Spinning instructors vary tremendously in style, so it's advisable to find an instructor you like before committing to a program.
- Three Spinning sessions a week are recommended to keep in peak form.
Contact Information:
Tevia Celli, Owner/Operator
Body and Soul Workout
8599 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-659-2211
Resources:
Spinning: Phase I (1996)
(Video)
videofitness.com
If you spin from your home, read these reviews to see which video is best for you.
www.forums.videofitness.com
Bring's Cycling & Fitness
Buy a spinning bike.
www.bringscycling.com
Shopping for Health/Best Things Facts:
- Research shows that blueberries can help improve memory and physical coordination.
- Carrots, onions, and cabbage are high in calcium pectates. This is what gives them their crispness and crunch.
- Chili peppers are loaded with antioxidants such as vitamins A and C; they also contain anti-cancer compounds.
- Nuts such as almonds and pecans are high in monosaturated fat, which actually lowers cholesterol.
- You can increase your energy levels and improve memory by drinking lots of water.
- The major food groups are: fats, oils and sweets; milk, yogurt and cheese; vegetables and fruits; proteins, including meats, poultry, fish, eggs, dry beans and nuts; bread, cereals, rice and pastas.
- Always try to grocery shop alone, and shop with a list. Avoid shopping on an empty stomach.
Contact Information:
Dan Isaacson
Sports Management International, Inc.
818-907-5750
dannyi2000@aol.com
Christopher Lauderdale, Nutritionist/Chef
lauderd2@msu.edu
Four Seasons Market
740 North Moorpark Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-495-8824
Resources:
The Equation : Minimal Effort = Maximum Weight Loss
by Dan Isaacson, Mark Laska (Contributor), Greg Payne (Contributor)
Better Body
(Video)
Michigan State University
Food and Health Science Department
www.msu.edu
Personal Scents Facts:
- The word perfume comes from the Latin per fumum, meaning "through smoke." The term originally referred to scented gifts to the gods.
- Sarah Horowitz develops individual scents from a collection of more than 200 distinct oils and essences.
- A perfume's scent changes over the time you wear it, with different accents coming to prominence and then receding.
- Horowitz has each of her clients name their custom-made perfumes.
Contact Information:
Sarah Horowitz
Creative Scentualization
(888) 799-2060/ (310) 317-6858
myscent@aol.com
www.creativescent.com
Resources:
Galimard Perfumers
www.galimard.com
Aftelier Perfumes
www.aftelier.com
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