Ethos is proud to announce its partnership with Body Back!

Body Back is the newest program released from Stroller Strides founder Lisa Druxman. It is a results-based workout designed specifically for moms. Whether you  just had a baby or had a baby twenty years ago, it will help you get your body back. Most importantly, it will help you unlock your personal possibilities in an inspiring and powerful environment.
Body Back clients experience targeted high-intensity workouts, inspiration and motivation in every class.  These workouts have been clinically proven in a University research study to help moms lose the weight and get their pre-baby body back. Moms all over the country are achieving results that they never dreamed possible. 

Using our class format paired with high intensity interval training, diet program, DVDs and online support component, we will provide you with all the tools and support – you supply your own determination. Together, you’ll accomplish something you never thought was possible.

Members and non-members welcome.

Visit http: http://poweredbyfitnessllc.com/bodyback/ to learn more and reserve your spot.  SPACE IS LIMITED! Don’t Delay!

 Want to get in shape and do something for children and adults with Autism? 
Join team Ethos at the Go the Distance for Autism Bike Event!  

The Spa at Ethos is featuring a special on Luzern’s Go Pure Facial
(Regularly $125, Special $99) on Wednesday, March 7.

Call 201.251.4500 to book your appointment & receive a gift with purchase (day of event).  Also receive 15% off any Luzern products
(day of event only)

Below is some background on Luzern & what they’re about.

Our Formulating Principles

Cosmecutical Anti-Aging Actives
In short, Cosmecutical Grade products use active ingredients at higher levels than “over the counter” products in order to get more consistent and significant results.  Luzern spares no expense in formulating with the most effective anti-aging ingredients, no matter how expensive or rare in order to obtain these results.  These are formulating principles we have always held to, and ones that set us apart from other brands.  Luzern products contain an average of 80% Bio-Active Ingredients.  Eight times the average of other brands.

Bio-Swiss Certified Extracts
The “Gold Standard” of Organic Extracts. Pristine, yet harsh Alpine growing conditions cause these extracts to have scientifically proven, higher levels of anti-oxidants and polyphenols, the most essential ingredients in quality Anti-Aging Skin Care.  Bio-Swiss cultivation and extraction, produces bio-available activity with unsurpassed power to protect the skin from the negative impact of chemical and environmental damage.

Preservative Free/Pure Processing
Anti-Aging promises are too often counteracted by harmful chemical additives and synthetic preservatives.  These are used in almost every formulating process.  Avoiding the most commonly used additives such as parabens, petrochemicals, formaldehyde’s, synthetic preservatives, colours and fragrances, can help you avoid irritation, breakouts and the pre-mature aging of the skin.  Best of all using a Preservative Free/Pure Processing system allows us to keep sensitive active ingredients safe, making them more effective in producing superior results.

Living Right

Natural Remedies for Cold Relief

In addition to the basic precautions, like frequently washing your hands and sanitizing your work area, there are a few natural remedies you can use if you find yourself feeling a little under the weather.

Blow your nose often. Getting germs out is the best thing to do. Don’t sniff mucus back into your throat, and be sure to wash your hands afterward.

Take it easy. Resting when you aren’t feeling well or are first coming down with cold or flu symptoms helps your immune system better fight the battle. Allowing yourself to lay down under a blanket, reserving your energy for your immune system, can help shorten the duration of your symptoms.

Drink hot liquids. Liquids are very important when you’re not feeling well, and staying hydrated should be a top priority. Drinking some hot liquids when possible helps, as the warmth will relieve nasal congestion and soothe irritated nasal passages.

Gargle. If you have a sore throat, gargling can temporarily relieve your discomfort. You can gargle with salt water, or try some honey and lemon juice mixed with hot water. If you have a tickle in your throat, gargling with a tea that contains tannins, such as green or black tea, can help tighten the membranes and relieve the scratchiness.

Get an extra pillow. Sleeping with your head propped up on an extra pillow lets your nasal passages drain more effectively. If propping your head on another pillow feels too awkward, try raising the head of your bed.

Source: This article was excerpted from mtj® (Massage Therapy Journal®)

Personal Training 5-Pack….$375
Five 60-minute private, customized personal training sessions.

Body Back….$325/$375 (Member/Non-Member pricing)
An amazing new 8-week program that helps moms reclaim their pre-pregnancy body!

Group Exercise 10-Pack….$100
Ten exercise classes. Enjoy our cutting-edge group fitness program!

Reformer Pilates Group Class….$120
Four-week program, once a week. Work with an instructor and two other participants. Specific days and times apply.

Gift certificates available.
Non-members welcome.

Membership Incentive 2 for 1 or 50% OFF Enrollment Fee plus no dues until April!*  For more information, click here http://ethosfitness.com/ or call 201 251-4500.

*First time guests only.

You are creating transformation of your mind and body. 
LIFE gets in your way.
How to stay on track with your mental and physical health

by: Elizabeth Carr, Ethos Personal Trainer

Let’s face it.  We can have a plan, goals, and a routine for our fitness.  You find yourself sticking to it.  Then, something, occurs and almost unknowingly, before your eyes, you forget about your physical health because now your mental health has been greatly affected.  It’s not on purpose.  It starts off by skipping your workout because you are not  feeling up to it, or maybe even letting your nutrition become affected.  It doesn’t seem like much, however, it all takes a toll on our bodies over time.

Women do well with having realistic goals and being surrounded by positive and fun activities.  However, women need the support of each other and being held accountable by each other, as this creates positive feelings about their accomplishments.

Ethos is that place for women.

If I can recommended just ONE strategy to stay on track…

Put your goals and results on paper (or ipad) and write down how it makes you feel.  Feelings can be forgotten when you are in an unexpected or life-altering change in your life, and that can cause your health to spiral downward. You will find that what you wrote down will be more helpful when you are feeling “in a rut”.  Your mental health will directly affect your physical health.

With that being said, women also enjoy and find success having one another to rely on.  Women make emotional connections with each other and look forward to seeing each other at Ethos. 

Finally, a few words of advice for dealing with life’s challenges:

• Get in check with yourself!  Take the TIME to do some soul-searching.
• Discover the problem that is affecting your fitness.
• Address it.  Decide on your plan of attack.
• Solve the problem.  (Easier said than done.  Have daily affirmations to keep on track.  Allow yourself to have setbacks, but not to let it TAKE OVER YOUR LIFE.)

Oh yeah, and if you can’t currently solve the problem, decide how you are going to deal with it head-on, so you can carry on your fitness routine.

Happy Exercising!

Visit Elizabeth on our Fitness Floor.  For more information on Ethos Fitness Spa go to our website at http://ethosfitness.com/

Please join us in welcoming Dressed 2 Perfection to our list of Member Rewards Partners. Ethos members receive 20% off a Color Analysis consultation and 15% off make-up and skincare.

susan@dressed2perfection.com
www.dressed2perfection.com
201 424-4564
69 Winding Ridge
Oakland NJ 07436

Dressed 2 Perfection is dedicated to helping you look your best. Our services are designed to show you how to achieve your best image through color, style, and proportion. I will show you the perfect clothing fit, colors, and accessories to flatter your figure. We design a make-up wardrobe of colors that complements your natural coloring along with a make-up application that fits your lifestyle.  Dressed 2 Perfections clients will receive one-on-one  help to create their own personal style!

By Stephanie Byers, Ethos Nutritionist

Most Americans eat too much of the wrong kind of  fat.  The public has been told by health officials that a low fat diet may prevent many diseases, but is it possible to eat too little?

Fat molecules are responsible for important roles in the body such as hormone production, skin protection and brain function.  If a body has a particular fat deficiency for too long, menstruation may stop and the skin may become more susceptible to sun damage.   Additionally, concentration, focus and memory loss may occur.

Extra virgin olive oil, nuts and seeds, egg yolks, fish, grass-fed organic animal fats, and saturated fats such as avocado and coconut oil are healthy and necessary in the right ratios and quantities.  A low fat diet very likely won’t contain all of the essential fats that the body needs.  People who eat very low fat diets often eat “Fat Free” products which contain laboratory-made fillers which have unknown consequences.

As you analyze and assess your food intake, it is important to pay attention to the source and type of  foods.  Balance and variety are also a must. 

If you have any questions, concerns, or interest in nutrition counseling, please call Stephanie Byers MS RD,  Ethos Nutritionist, for a free 10 minute phone consultation at 201 956-3403.

Romeo and Juliet
Couples Massage
Special: $180*
Two 50-min Massages side by side             

Beauty Forever
*Five 50-min Signature Facials customized to your individual skin type
Special: $425*            

Day of Beauty
Perfect gift for your loved one!
Special: $160*
*50-min Ethos Signature Massage
*50-min Ethos Signature Facial             

 Fancy Face
Ethos Signature Facial w/O2 Blast and Eye Rescue
Special: $150*
*Customized Facial with special treatments to enhance skin’s beauty             

 Romancing the Stone
*50-min Hot Stone Massage
Special: $95*              

Gift certificates available.
Non-members and Gentlemen are welcome.
To view our complete list of Spa services click here or for more information call  (201) 251-4500.

By Elena Lebeveda, Ethos Personal Trainer

First, a favorite exercise should not exist.  A “favorite” for most of the trainees means – no effort during performance.  Your “favorite exercise” must be that one you hate – it is something your body needs to get better at! My favorite or most effective exercise targets the abdominal muscles and core. Because the core supports all human functions, it is the foundation of all strength.

Start in a seated position knees bent, feet on a mat, torso should be inclined about 30-45 degree to engage abs muscles. Hold a medicine ball or weight plate in your hands. Choose a weight that will allow you to complete 20 reps. From the initial position, rotate your body with weight side to side, exhaling every time you twist .Do not follow the movements with your eyes look straight ahead. 

Three sets of 20 repetitions and it will be your “favorite”.

Trainer’s Tip

Squeeze the targeted muscle on any exercise you do.  Hold the squeeze for 2-3 counts on top of the movement.  Repeat the squeeze for three sets of 12 reps. To achieve maximum results, focus on the location of the muscle and concentrate during the movement, in other words, make a “muscle-mind connection”.

For more great tips, visit Elena on the Ethos Fitness floor or schedule an appointment with her by calling (201 251 -4500).
www.ethosfitness.com