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a l l i e d S M i l e S o r t H o d o n t i C S
Dr. Allie DeGeorge was born and raised in Clinton Township.
After completing her training at the University of Pennsylvania,
she returned home to open Alliedsmiles Orthodontics, which
specializes in braces and Invisalign. Please call: 908.735.0612
or visit: www.AlliedSmiles.com to schedule a free consultation!
N e w Y e a r , F r e s h s t a r t !
By: Cheryl Getz, BS in Exercise Science and
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
If you don't already have an exercise program established, the
beginning of a new year is a perfect time to incorporate one! Starting an
exercise program is easy; sticking with it is the hard part. Many factors play into
the reasons why individuals fall out of their exercise routines. Work, family life
and boredom are just some examples. Below are some great ways to stay motivated
to keep going to the gym.
• Get it on the calendar. Whether you use the old method of a written day-to-
day planner or you use an electronic calendar, make sure you pencil it in 3 days
during each week. This ensures that you have made exercise a part of your daily
routine for that day. Stick to your schedule!
• Prepare your gym bag the night before. By doing this, you have already
committed to the fact that you will be going to the gym the next day to get your
exercise in. There is no having to think about it in the morning. No excuses!
• Schedule some time with a trainer. There should be trainers at any
reputable gym/wellness center or health club. It is of great importance to make
an appointment with a certified professional. This will ensure you are doing the
exercises correctly and using the appropriate machines, regarding your health
conditions and exercise abilities. Most facilities offer at least one free appointment
with a trainer to get started.
• Add variety to your workout sessions. By incorporating cardiovascular and
strength machines, swimming (if there is a pool) and taking classes you have a much
greater chance of challenging your body. Cross training has proven to be effective
in helping you reach your goals. Don't be afraid to try something new!
• Take exercise classes. It has been shown time and time again that by
participating in group exercise classes keeps individuals highly motivated. Not
only do the instructors vary the routines to keep the work outs fun and challenging,
participants develop friendships with others in the class. They enjoy seeing each
other and feel accountable to one another.
Visit our website to learn more about all of the great services we
offer here at the Hunterdon Health & Wellness Centers! Enjoy a one
day guest pass on us! To learn more about our services, go to: www.
HunterdonHealth.org/hunterdon-health-and-wellness-centers.
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C e N t e r l o C a t i o N s :
Whitehouse Station: 537 Route 22 East,
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Clinton: 1738 Route 31 North, Clinton, NJ 08809
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"Let our New Year's resolution be this:
We will be there for one another
as fellow members of humanity,
in the finest sense of the word."
~ Göran Persson
