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Discove r Cit yV iewN C.co m's fre s h up d ate d loo k ! | 45 PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE is common, but usually goes unrecognized. This disease can lead to disabling leg pain, foot ulcers, limb loss, aneurysm, stroke, and even death. RISK FACTORS INCLUDE: Over the age of 40 Smoker Diabetes Blood pressure Cholesterol Kidney disease ALL INSURANCES WELCOME ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Evaluation of Leg Pain Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Treatment of varicose veins and RF closure Treatment of non-healing leg and foot ulcers VASCULAR CLINIC • Valley Cardiology, PA M. Akram Paracha, MD, FSCAI, FSVM, RPVI Augustine George, MD, FACC 3656 Cape Center Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304 910.321.1012 if there are participants near your age bracket? Your fitness facility or group is also a social experience for making new friends. Sharing a common goal with others in your fitness journey is important, as is a positive environment for support and building confidence. You will have questions about your new experience and the first may be: What should I wear and what equipment do I need? Women's apparel may include yoga pants or leggings and a T- shirt. Men may wear gym shorts, T-shirts and sweatpants. You will need a gym bag, towel, water bottle and mat for some classes. A bathing suit for pool activities and toiletries if using the shower, towel and waterproof flip flops or shoes for the steam room and pool area. Proper shoes are important, and selection varies. For classes which feature dance-based movement, a shoe with a sole that has a smooth, flexible surface is necessary. For cycling, weightliing or using a treadmill, a shoe with a sturdy sole such as a running shoe is important. Cycling shoes are also a good investment if you love your cycling class. For a barre, Pilates or yoga class, socks with grips on the bottom or simply going barefoot are fine. at first experience at a new gym will undoubtedly have a little element of the unknown. You have seen the fitness ads featuring picture-perfect models and their picture-perfect fitness levels. e fact is, the gym or fitness center is not filled with picture-perfect bodies, and it consists of all different body types and fitness levels. You will be there for a common cause and that is health and fitness for yourself. What can you expect the first time you walk through the door and encounter all those weight machines, dumbbells, benches, treadmills, stair climbers, rowing machines or classes? (910) 678-0032 • Class begins March 3rd Register now at www.LearnFTCC.com FTCC CORPORATE & CONTINUING EDUCATION S C H O L A R S H I P S M A Y B E A V A I L A B L E ! Get NASM certified through FTCC's CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER course!

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