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Posts Tagged ‘Over 40’

In The Square Too!

By Gina Jackson • Jul 29th, 2007 • Category: Outdoor

We did it again! Another great Saturday morning in Braddock Park, this time we were Jammin’ In The Square.
In addition to the regular Upper and Lower Body work using the resistance bands and balls, a Pilates Mat inspired workout was used



Shaking it Up: Summer Fit Camp

By Gina Jackson • Jun 10th, 2007 • Category: Health

Summer Fit Camp in Braddock Park had quite a few heads turning this past Saturday.
The inclement weather at the 7:00am hour forced us to set up right along the lake’s edge. As a result, many passersby wanted to get in on the action. Check out why….go to the videotape!



Something Different for New Results

By Gina Jackson • May 3rd, 2007 • Category: Health

I had an absolutely great 50 minute workout this afternoon! I pulled out my in-line skates, (replaced the wheels last season before I put them away in storage) put on a baseball cap, popped in my 45-minute CardioClub Mix and hit the road for some moving and shaking of my legs, butt and [...]



Announcing: Body Ball Rolling Workshop at Palisades Fitness

By Gina Jackson • Apr 17th, 2007 • Category: Health

Have you ever wished you could get a massage every day of the week? Want an easy way to get rid of the knots and sore muscles you feel from everyday life? Now you can!
By using just Three Little Balls and this special Intro Workshop offered by Gina Jackson of ThePilatesClub.Net to [...]



Pumping Iron to Stay Lean, Young and Independent

By Gina Jackson • Sep 1st, 2006 • Category: Health

You want to keep the men (old and young as well as the women) in your life guessing about your age? You want to remain strong enough to dance around the floor, prance around the park and walk or run up any flight of stairs without difficulty?
If you want tight, taut [...]



Starbucks SuperSizes You!

By Gina Jackson • May 25th, 2006 • Category: Health

You probably won’t believe this story either.  It goes well with my earlier post this week about the amazing mistakes of your favorite sugar substitutes.  This story doesn’t have a happy ending either….at least not for those of you diligently working hard on your bodies at 5-6:00am, dashing out to work to work hard for [...]



Why Women Need Weight Training

By Gina Jackson • Apr 25th, 2006 • Category: Uncategorized

Again and again, research has shown that women who maintain a regular, moderate
strength training
program enjoy a long list of health advantages. Some women
still fear that weight training might bulk them up in unfeminine ways; however,
as women of all ages realize the benefits of resistance training, negative
attitudes about women in the weight room are rapidly [...]



Scotch Tape or Ice Glue?

By Gina Jackson • Apr 21st, 2006 • Category: Uncategorized

This to me is likened to taking a pill to lose 20 lbs in a week.  The issue still exists when you stop taking the pill. I believe we all need to work to maintain what you have, work to get what we want and ultimately love and accept what we end up with - [...]



Cyndi Lauper

By Gina Jackson • Apr 16th, 2006 • Category: Uncategorized

Taken from NYT Interview with Cyndi Lauper and it made me laugh Easter Sunday.  She was interviewed to promote her first Broadway play.  Her honesty, candor and spunk have always been her calling card to me.

 

 
Interview by DEBORAH SOLOMON
Published: April 16, 2006 NYTimes
You’re 52. What is your philosophy on aging? Would you be willing to [...]