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Did you ever think that Boot Camp would be anti-aging? According to Dr. Oz it is.

You know him—the famous Dr. Oz who gives the inside scoop about our health while guest appearing on Oprah. He was just on Oprah today (a rerun) and revealed his anti-aging secrets. These sought after secrets to the “fountain of youth” will add years to your life while helping you look and feel younger. And if you are a Boot Camper at Align Pilates, you are already on your way! The combination that Align Pilates Boot Camp offers is everything Dr. Oz recommends. (Maybe Oprah will want to sign up!) Read on to find out how Boot Camp fulfills Dr. Oz’s recommendations for a youthful and healthy life.

It’s common knowledge that regular exercise is key to great health…but what type of exercise, exactly? Dr. Oz recommends the following:

• Get your heart rate up for 20 minutes 3 times a week (Cardio, Reformer and Yoga) Check!
• Strength training such as lunges, leg lifts, etc. for 30 minutes weekly (Cardio, Reformer and Yoga) Check!
• Stretch and meditation (Prana Stretch) Check!

More Dr. Oz Tips

Of course there were tips on diet:

• Antioxidants: blueberries, broccoli, tomatoes, acai berries: 5 servings a day (one serving = 1 fistful)
• Green or whit tea or tea: 4 cups a day
• Fiber: brown rice, 100% whole grain bread, beans: 25 grams a day
• Omega 3 fatty acids: walnuts, flax seed, olives, spirulina algae
• Olive oil: 1 to 2 tbsp a day
• 1 glass of red wine a day
• Anti-aging spices: cinnamon, ginger, curry, paprika, and cayenne pepper

Daily vitamins:

• Vitamin D 1,000 U and 10 minutes of direct sunlight
• Calcium/ Magnesium
• DHA Omega 3, 600mg
• Multi- Vitamin
• If over 40, 2 baby aspirin

Rest and relaxation:

• Sleep at least 7-8 hours a night
• Have sex 2-3 times a week!

For the whole story, go to oprah.com. To start working toward your fountain of youth, go to alignpilates.com and sign up for the next Boot Camp. It will add years to your life!

Yours in health,

Stacy Seebart (Prana Stretch teacher Tuesday’s and Friday’s)

The miscellaneous items that stores put at the checkout lines generally prove to be worthless impulse buys for the customer yet added dollars earned for the corporate money mongers. Although I must say I am very pleased with the last minute purchase I made the other day at Target. While waiting in line, I browsed the rack of things-I-don’t-need and came across a vanilla scented sachet. My gym bag immediately came to mind. As the second session of Boot Camp approaches, my over-the-shoulder traveling closet could use a breath of fresh air. This little thing has turned digging into my gym bag a visit to the perfumery rather than a trip through a dirty locker room.

Some days it’s the little things that make me the happiest.