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April 19, 2017 www.DesertMessenger.com 9 Simple ways to add exercise into your life MOUNTAIN QUAIL C AFE Open 7am - 7pm 7 DAYS/ WEEK 928-927-8890 & Gift Shop 500 N. Moon Mt. Ave., Quartzsite (corner of Moon Mt. & Quail Trail) B-10, Main St. Moon Mountain X Quail Trail N Hwy. 95, N. Central • DAILY SPECIALS • Friday FISH Special • Sat. PRIME RIB • Sunday POT ROAST Enjoy our Famous Bread Pudding ! Home Style Cooking! 175 W. Main St. 928-927-5585 www.sillyalspizza.com SILLY AL'S PIZZA Famous Gourmet Pizza TUES. THURS. FRIDAY • 7PM • KARAOKE Serving Quartsite Since 1987 HAPPY HOUR 10-12 and 3:30-5:30 DAILY LUNCH, DINNER AND DRINK SPECIALS NOW SERVING ARIZONA CRAFT BEERS ON TAP! TUESDAY LADIES NIGHT! All ladies get $1 Well Drinks 7-11 pm WED & SAT. • 7PM • DJ w/Kevin James BARB I' S PL A C E Quartzsite's Home of Great Take-Out Food 455 E. Main at Pattie's RV Park (Look for Barbi's Pink Jeep on Roof) Bigger, Better Menu! NEW HOURS! Mon-Fri 8-2 Call, Text, or Visit our Facebook Page Call in Orders & Delivery 928-322-2862 $ 1 IN-TOWN DELIVERY! Daily Specials! ASTA LA TACO TUESDAYS! 3/$5 TACO SALAD $6 (StatePoint) When constantly struggling to juggle the unending daily responsibilities of both work and family life, trying to squeeze in time to exercise can be a daunting task. Throughout the day, you may be faced with the diffi cult choice: to move or not to move. Luckily, there are many simple changes you can incor- porate into your daily routine to squeeze in that extra bit of movement, such as parking a bit farther away from your destination or opting to take the stairs versus riding the elevator. Additionally, experts recommend isometrics, a form of exercise that involves tensing muscles without moving them, which has been shown to be an effective way to increase strength and boost metabolism, as well as maintain a healthy weight and improve overall health -- all in ways that fi t a busy schedule. In fact, with just 15 minutes per day, isometric exercises have proven to increase strength by 30 percent over six weeks, according to stud- ies. Among its many health benefi ts, isometrics can also improve stamina, combat osteoporosis, reduce pain and even lower blood pressure. While it's often today's technology that keeps people strapped to their chairs and chained to their couches, certain new technological ad- vancements encourage just the opposite, serv- ing as exceptional healthy lifestyle resources. One such program harnessing the benefi ts of isometrics is Activ5 from Activbody. This new and innovative portable, handheld fi tness device works with a downloadable companion app to coach users through fun and simple fi ve- minute, low-impact isometric workouts that can be performed discreetly at work, in the comfort of home or when travel- ing. Featuring over 100 unique workouts personalized for users' individual fi tness levels, it includes a suite of games to make fi tness more fun -- as though you have an enthusiastic, animated personal trainer right in your pocket. "Most of us sit way too much. Although we all want to be more fi t, for many of us it's nearly impossible to carve out time to get to the gym," says Activbody CEO, Leo Griffi n. "We wanted to create a way for people to get a full body workout quickly and effectively during their downtime, while still having fun and being entertained." The Activ5 app also measures data such as strength, precision and other personal metrics, giving users an opportunity to track their prog- ress. To learn more about isometric exercise or to download the app, visit TryActiv5.com. While the idea of heading to the gym after a jam-packed day may sound exhausting, making health a priority and incorporating some extra movement in your day is easier than ever be- fore. Whether it's as simple as playing with the kids in the yard or squeezing in a fi ve-minute to the gym," says Activbody CEO, Leo Griffi n. game using a fi tness app at your desk, by keep- ing fi tness fun and convenient, you will be more likely to embrace it as part of a healthy lifestyle.

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