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Here are some key benefits that come with bike riding:

1. It’s great for the environment.
2. You get the same aerobic workout riding a bike as you would jogging
3. It is much easier on the joints.
4. Save on gas.
5. Gain more energy.
6. Can be done anytime, anywhere.
7. The whole family can do it.
8. Increased heart and lung function.
9. Stronger leg muscles. (Remember to stretch before going on a serious bike ride)
10. Even those with arthritis can bike ride, and their joints will actually feel better afterwards.

I loved riding my Blue Beach Cruiser, named  Blue Bell. I love making the effort to ride my bike and wind down from a stressful day. Bike riding keeps us healthy, busy and happy. As an adult I realize bike riding offers many benefits for the body, as well as for the spirit. – Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

Bicycling is a good cardiovascular exercise that could increase the health of your heart. A bike with several speeds will allow you to increase you fitness level as your cardiovascular function improves. Begin by riding at an easy speed over even ground. If what you want is a challenge change your terrain.

Bicycling is kind to the joints. As we get older we experience Joint pain especially in the knees as they Osteoporosis causes joint problems to worsen because of the lack of proper calcium levels in the bones. Bike riding offers exercise without pain. The aerobic benefit is comparable to jogging or running without the strain. Check that the seat height on your bike is adjusted to allow your legs full range of motion with each revolution. Full range of motion also promotes better circulation to the lower extremities which do the majority of the work in moving the bicycle.

Bicycling whips those leg muscles into shape. For muscular endurance, stick to a flat terrain, but adjust the speed of the bike as your strength improves. To avoid cramping, stretch thoroughly before and after each bike ride. Bicycling increases your balance. Learning to ride a bike is all about staying upright. To do that, you have to find a balance between your body and the bike. Maintaining that balance strengthens the core muscles of the abdominal region. Tightening the core muscles keeps you from falling off of the bike. The lower abdominals pull your legs back towards you body from the bottom of the cycling revolution. The lower back is also kept pain free by a strong balanced core.

The Lomax Way: Nutrition Tips for The Wife

1. Good, old fashioned H₂O….

Make sure you drink water (preferably bottled, distilled or filtered) and plenty of it! It helps to plump up your skin and rid your body of toxins, including fat!

2. Don’t eat or drink anything that your great grandmother wouldn’t recognise…

Our diets have evolved over the years to include foods and products which, if our great grandmothers were to come across, wouldn’t have a clue what it was – take Cheese Strings or a Skinny Mochachino for example! Generally, these are the things which are bad for us anyway.

3. Switch bad fats for good ones….

Out with the saturated fats and in with the omegas! Not only does it help your skin to glow, it also helps to maintain your hormone balance and support brain function. So to ensure you’re a happy wife with the wit and intelligence to impress even Einstein, make sure you get rid of those fatty foes!

4. Eat the Rainbow…..

Make sure each meal is packed with colour. In a day you should be ‘eating the rainbow’ (food items in colourful packaging do not count!) to ensure you’re getting a whole variety of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients to protect your body.

5. Take a good multi-vitamin….

Although your diet will be balanced and you will get good levels of vitamins and minerals due to eating nutritionally dense foods, intensive farming has led to a decline in the quality of foods thus very often most people are not reaching optimum levels of micronutrients. A multi-vitamin will help to bridge the gap.

6. Chew your food properly….

If you inhale your food then you tend to eat double what you should be eating. Make sure you chew your food properly, not only does it ensure you don’t eat as much, it also helps with digestion.

7. Stop thinking about calories and start thinking about how food benefits you….

Some people will have a doughnut rather than eating lunch since in terms of calories, it equates to nearly the same. However, a doughnut will in no way give you the same nutritional benefit as a balanced meal, so, start to think about food as something that keeps you well, not just as a source of energy.

8. The first bite is always the best…..

With so many delicious gastronomic delights out there these days it’s not always easy to say no to yourself. Try just having a couple of teaspoons of a dessert to satisfy your craving, this will also prevent you from piling on the pounds!

9. Have the right kinds of snacks….

We’ve all suffered from that mid-afternoon slump and opt for the sugary pick me-up, but this will make you crave more sugar by unbalancing your blood sugar levels. Make sure you’re having a snack that is not refined/sugary to keep those hunger levels at bay. Try opting for a piece of fruit, a small pot of plain, natural yoghurt or a couple of oat cakes with cottage cheese instead.

10. Alcohol….

If you’re drinking alcohol remember to have some protein before. Alcohol sends your blood sugar levels soaring and the protein helps to lessen the impact so you don’t crave those carbohydrate heavy snacks. When drinking alcohol opt for non-sugary options i.e. soda instead of coke and if you’re drinking wine, limit yourself to half a bottle (maximum), no more than 3 nights per week.

If you’re going to remember anything, remember this….. ‘If you put rubbish in, you get rubbish out….’  The science is simple!    By Zoë Copsey, Lomax Bespoke Health – London.

What is ‘The Lomax Way’?

The biggest challenge to looking good and feeling great is how to balance having a fun and being good to yourself!

We have gathered some of the best specialists with over 20 years experience from all over the world to build a unique approach to reaching your goals as realistically and as fast as possible, empathizing with your lifestyle so you don’t have to sacrifice anything – we call this The Lomax Way.

The Lomax Way is unique  –  Like a concierge service, your Client Services Manager runs the day-to-day delivery of every service you need wherever and whenever you want it.

Think of this as a Virtual Wellness Centre with the sole focus on keeping you on top of your game even when you might be enjoying one too many cocktails! This is the same level of service as experienced by professional athletes or fashion models.

Contact: thelomaxway@lomaxpt.com

Web:  www.lomaxpt.com

My friend Nicole introduced me to Bar Method a few weeks ago and ever since I have been hooked.  I thought my first class would be a breeze considering I take Ballet twice a week, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. This class was truly a challenge in every way possible, I literally could not finish every interval of each exercise. Luckily after a few classes under my belt and getting the hang of things… I’ve noticed a much more toned body and I have Bar Method to thank for a flatter stomach! Sign Up Now, Completely worth $22.00 a Class. – Taryn Cox

The Bar Method in Brief: The Bar Method™workout creates a uniquely lean, firm, sculpted body by combining the muscle-shaping principles of isometrics, the body-elongating practice of dance conditioning, the science of physical therapy and the intense pace of interval training into a powerful exercise format that quickly and safely reshapes and elongates muscles.

This is What you would expect from a Bar Method Class: The Bar Method targets all major muscle groups by contracting or stretching them by means of controlled isolations performed to music.  After a simple warm-up to get the heart rate going and the muscles warm, students work the upper body with free weights, push-ups and stretches using the ballet bar. Next come challenging exercises for the lower body, most of them performed in various standing positions while holding onto the bar. The Bar Method’s workout continues with floor exercises for the abdominals and gluteals and concludes with a relaxing series of back and leg stretches.

The result is a noticeable “Bar Method” sculpted body featuring:

• Firm, elongated muscles
• Reduced body fat
• High muscle definition in the chest, upper arms and upper legs
• Improved posture
• Long, narrow thighs
• A lifted seat and defined hamstrings
• Strong, flat abdominals
• Increased stamina and energy
• Extended youthfulness

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Introducing a toothbrush that not only cleans your teeth, but minimizes your impact on the environment. The design includes a curved handle for those hard-to-reach places and a three-level bristle arrangement to massage your gums. And while the bristles are brand new, the coolest part is the handle is made from recycled yogurt cups and is BPA Free. Preserve Toothbrushes are not only made from recyclable materials, but they also have a Mail Back system. The Mail Back Pack is a revolutionary approach to packaging, the lightweight package doubles as a return envelope. Just pop your old used Preserve toothbrush inside and send it back to us for recycling free of shipping charges.

Since Dentist recommend you change toothbrushes every months. You can say goodbye to that toothbrush and shopping lists with Preserve’s subscription program. Every three months, a new Preserve Toothbrush is delivered to your door. Each subscription order contains one Preserve Toothbrush which is delivered to your door every three months for one year (four toothbrushes total with one travel case). – THE WIFE

Preserve toothbrushes are incredibly affordable $2.99 each or the subscription program for $13.00, They come in 5 different colors with bristles ranging in Ultra Soft, Soft and Medium.

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Since Today is Earth Day, I’ve decided to kick things off with an easy way for you WIVES to switch to Eco Friendly and Organic or All Natural Products.

Is your Oral Hygiene Green? Photographed above is an ordinary toothpaste brand you would find in any household. Toothpaste is a controversial issue because of two ingredients that some say are harmful: Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS) and Fluoride.  SLS is a foaming agent that is derived from coconut oil, It is used in brake fluid and anti freeze and also in a huge variety if skin care products, including toothpaste, shampoo, bubble bath and soap.  It is not only a proven skin irritant but also known to be a carcinogenic. SLS is also linked to causing canker sores. Also floating around in that little tube of toothpaste is Hydrated Silica, Lead is a neurotoxin and a naturally occurring contaminant of Hydrated Silica. And chances are if your brushing with blue colored toothpaste that it has FD&C Blue, which is Coal Tar based dye.

Below is a great alternative and all natural toothpaste by Toms of Maine. Lets start with the packaging, All products are packed in environmentally sustainable  post consumer recycled paper board and are printed with vegetable based inks. All plastics used by the company can be recycled (#5 polypropylene) and or packaged with biodegradable cellulose. Tom’s of Maine offers a variety of Toothpaste for everyone. Weather your looking for a fluoride free toothpaste or an SLS Free toothpaste, They’ve got what your looking for. They believe and use sustainable farming, absolutely no testing on animals and reject anything artificial. Best of all Toms of Maine is available at all Pharmacies, Target, and Whole Foods and costs the same as any other regular toothpaste. Why wouldn’t you switch! – THE WIFE

*And the easiest  way to be environmentally kind is to turn off the faucet while your brushing!
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