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Abundant Fitness Center Receives 2010 Best of Olympia Award

U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., September 10, 2010 — For the third consecutive year, Abundant Fitness Center has been selected for the 2010 Best of Olympia Award in the Health Clubs & Gyms category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Nationwide, only 1 in 120 (less than 1%) 2010 Award recipients qualified as three-time Award Winners. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2010 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)

U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association

CONTACT:
U.S. Local Business Association
Email: PublicRelations@uslbaaward.com
URL: http://www.uslbaaward.com

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I’m always so incredibly thankful when such kind and wonderful people like the amazing Lisa Guerrero take the time out of their extremely busy schedules to write a testimonial for my book. Here is what Ms. Guerrero had to say:

We live in a “quick fix” society…fad diets, 3 day cleanses, lunchtime “facelifts”, etc.
The beauty of Dr. Wendy Schauer’s “The 7 Steps To Amazing Health” is
that it approaches well being as a lifetime goal, not an overnight
antidote. This book is a must read for anyone who wants to live a
happier, healthier and more productive life!

Lisa Guerrero
Broadcaster/Actress/Mosaic Artist
www.LisaGuerrero.com

Lisa, thank you for your very kind words.

Yours In Health!

Dr. Wendy

I cringe everytime a patient comes in with a shoulder issue as they are so complex and difficult to treat. The majority of shoulder problems I see are due to computer use. When you are sitting at the computer stop for a moment and see how your body is positioned. Most likely you are hunched forward a bit, shoulders and head forward. Staying in this position for minutes, let alone years, causes the pectorals (chest muscles) to contract, and the upper back muscles to overstretch. I have seen shoulders stuck so far forward that I do not know how structurally they are staying on a persons body. Once the shoulder is misaligned the tendons, muscles and ligaments stop functioning correctly.

My job is to get the shoulder in better alignment and teach my patient how to live in their body better. First they need to take quick breaks during the day to stretch. Clasp your hands behind your back, squeeze your shoulder blades together and stretch your shoulders back. Hold this position for 30 seconds and do it 5-6 times per day. Next you need to WIGGLE, yep wiggle. Roll your shoulders back, both at the same time then alternate them. I have my patients do this for 20 seconds every hour.

The following video shows some basic exercises to strengthen the upper back. A strong upper back counteracts the shoulder forward posture. We did the exercises with kettlebells but you can use any hand weight. If you are weak between the shoulder blades I would start with a light exercise band and work up to weights. The motion comes from between the shoulder blades and not the muscles at the base of the neck. See how Jakes shoulders stay down when he does the exercises.

Yours In Health!

Dr. Wendy

I’m currently reading, “The Primal Blueprint” by, Mark Sisson.

So far I’m really enjoying it. It’s a book about vibrant health and boundless energy. Check it out when you have a moment. I think you will really enjoy it.

Yours In Health!

Dr. Wendy

One of the the greatest lessons I’ve ever learned in life is the power of being grateful and appreciative.  I’m very fortunate that I have so much to be grateful and appreciative for…one of the things that I’m grateful for is people like Carmen Palumbo.  Carmen is one of the most beautiful women in the world…more importantly she is one of the kindest and most giving people I’ve ever had the pleasure of encountering…I truly believe the world would be a better place with more people like Carmen in it.  This is what the amazing Carmen Palumbo had to say about my book, “The 7 Steps To Amazing Health!”.