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Episode FLBTB-113

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Gretta Rose with trainer/owner Scott Zagarino, Santa Monica, Calif.

Get What You Give (113)
Meet kayaking instructor Greta Rose. Her time on the water requires plenty of strength and endurance, but then again, so does her life in general. She is motivated to stay in peak physical condition and has found the optimal fitness program at a place called Adventure Training Center.

Next, escape life's daily pressures with Diane Trainer. With a demanding job constantly tossing her curveballs, she needs to recharge her batteries every now and then. Trainer's oasis is a day spa not far from home, where she finds a world of comfort and relaxation.

Finally, discover the embodiment of passionate living in Madalynn Von Ritz. She is a volunteer hiker who shares her reverence for nature with local schoolchildren three times per week. Von Ritz leads eye-opening, hands-and-feet-on hikes that feed her adventurous spirit as well as those of the children.

Adventure Training Facts:

  • For best results, aerobic activity should be done 3-5 times weekly.

  • An hour of personal training at the Adventure Training Center costs $85.

  • Always consult with a physician before starting an exercise program.

  • A few sessions with a qualified personal trainer at your gym can help establish a realistic, safe workout plan designed specifically for your body type, age and commitment level.

  • Weights that are too heavy for a person's size and strength can cause unnecessary injuries.

Contact Information:

Adventure Training Consultants
2461 Santa Monica Blvd.
Suite #120
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 315-9663
info@adventuretrain.com
www.adventuretrain.com

Information about Scott Zagarino:
www.adventuretrain.com/instructors/scottzagarino.asp


Spa Facts:

  • Aida Thibiant has been involved with skin care for nearly 50 years.

  • An exfoliating body scrub takes 85 minutes.

  • A relaxing atmosphere enhances the experience of going to a day spa.

  • Day spas aren't just for the rich. Indulging even the simplest treatment on an infrequent basis will provide a wonderful feeling.

  • You don't have to travel far to find a day spa. Most towns and cities offer many options, for both women and men.

Contact Information:

Aida Thibiant
Thibiant Beverly Hills Day Spa
449 Cañon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 278-7565 / (800) 297-1191
www.aidathibiant.com


Volunteer Hiker Facts:

  • More than 100 million adults and half of America's teenagers volunteer in the US each year.

  • The rewards of volunteering are immeasurable. Many volunteers form lifelong bonds and relationships "on the job."

  • Don't like the outdoors? You can offer your skills and enthusiasm to virtually any library, museum, school and place of worship in your area.

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