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Curves Unveils New Specialty Classes for Spring 2015

With bathing suit season right around the corner, Curves International, Inc., has announced the addition of new Curves Specialty Circuit Classes and new Curves Workouts with Jillian Michaels to their already rich lineup of fitness offerings for 2015.

“At a certain point it’s not about looking hot in your skinny jeans, although that is a great side benefit. It’s about feeling good, being able to get up when we fall down, crawling around with our grandkids, keeping our bones strong, staying fit and flexable. This is what we hope to accomplish at Curves,” says Pat Lynch, owner manager at Curves GreenBrook. “Our proven 30 minute full body work outs are covered by many insurance policies,which make us an affordable option for all.”  

Laura Tuma, owner operator of Curves Edison, agrees. When Laura first stepped into a Curves 15 years ago, she knew she’d found something special. Soon after, she opened the second Curves in state. Since then she has overcome numerous health issues and helped other women do the same. “Our small structured enviroment and the personalized service we provide make it the perfect setting to accomplish these goals,” states Laura.  

Pat and Laura have a combined 30 years experience with the Curves franchaise and are thrilled to offer these new classes. The Introductory class, which is appropriate for all levels, gradually builds strength, conditioning and endurance throughout the whole body. The Level One class pushes members a bit further with a slightly more advanced total body workout, while the Level Two class offers high-intensity metabolic intervals to help members scorch calories. In addition, both locations offer high energy Zumba classes on Saturday mornings, and evening Zumba at GreenBrook, which are open to the public.

Join today and get 30 days free! Curves Edison, 2849 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. 732-548-1388. Curves Green Brook, 319 E Highway 22, Green Brook. 732-926-0111.

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Tick Talk

Spring officially sprung on March 21. We have turned our clocks ahead. We are looking forward to warm winds, sunny skies and the smell of fresh cut grass. The daffodils and tulips have recently bloomed and we are just starting with the yard work that comes with the warmer weather.  Sadly, another season has started ramping up.  Tick season.

•             The best form of protection is prevention. Educating oneself about tick activity and how our behaviors overlap with tick habitats is the first step.

•             According to the NJ DOH, in 2022 Hunterdon County led the state with a Lyme disease incidence rate of 426 cases per 100,000 people. The fact is ticks spend approximately 90% of their lives not on a host but aggressively searching for one, molting to their next stage or over-wintering. This is why a tick remediation program should be implemented on school grounds where NJ DOH deems high risk for tick exposure and subsequent attachment to human hosts.

•             Governor Murphy has signed a bill that mandates tick education in NJ public schools. See this for the details.  Tick education must now be incorporated into K-12 school curriculum. See link:

https://www.nj.gov/education/broadcasts/2023/sept/27/TicksandTick-BorneIllnessEducation.pdf

•             May is a great month to remind the public that tick activity is in full swing. In New Jersey, there are many tickborne diseases that affect residents, including Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, Powassan, and Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiosis.

•             For years, the focus has mainly been about protecting ourselves from Lyme disease. But other tick-borne diseases are on the rise in Central Jersey. An increase of incidence of Babesia and Anaplasma are sidelining people too. These two pathogens are scary because they effect our blood cells. Babesia affects the red blood cells and Anaplasma effects the white blood cells.

•             Ticks can be infected with more than one pathogen. When you contract Lyme it is possible to contract more than just that one disease. This is called a co-infection. It is super important to pay attention to your symptoms. See link.

https://twp.freehold.nj.us/480/Disease-Co-Infection

A good resource from the State:

https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/tickborne.shtml

 

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