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ent stride, and I’m now walking like I should be walking.” In other Ozark news, it’s nearing fleece time. “With the arrival of fall, we start selling a lot of fleece and goosedown.” And though Clark himself may be fleece-clad in the coming months, his feet will remain bare (barring record snowfall). We should note that SHOE CONNECTION is also another great source for Vibram FiveFingers as well as other athletic shoes for men, women and kids. Outdoor enthusiasts are gearing up for the imminent opening of GEARHEAD OUTFITTERS in Park Plaza Mall, an outdoor retailer based in Jonesboro. Erik Heller of Gearhead tells us that they’re particularly pleased to be bringing Skirt Sports to Central Arkansas, described as “fitness clothing with the perfect balance of fashion, performance and attitude for women tired of wearing apparel fashioned after men’s apparel.” Designed by tri-athlete Nicole DeBoom, Skirt Sports has a variety of designs for the changing seasons, as well as for a variety of activities like cycling, running, tennis, golf and yoga. Anyone passing the corner of Kavanaugh and Markham has likely done a double take at the array of gleaming bikes in front of SPOKES, Little Rock’s newest cycling shop and the only one with its own coffee bar. Owners Matt and Regina Seelinger say, “It’s a great time to be in the bike business with all of the bridges opening and the popularity of cycling on the rise. It’s amazing the number of people who come in and say ‘I haven’t been on a bike in 30 years.’ And we live in such a great place for cycling and have such cool trail system around here.” Seelinger says he got into the sport while recovering from two knee replacements. He explains that many people come to cycling this way, post injury, because it’s not as tough on the joints as some high-impact activities. For those in search of style rather than speed, Spokes also carries a cool assortment of “fashion bikes”—perfect for kicking around town. Real runners love GO RUNNING in the Heights, and everyone loves their Run Rewards program, which gives you $25 for every $250 you spend. Owners Gary and Erin Taylor say the store is full of fall gear in lots of bright colors. Taylor says, “It’s very important to be seen this time of year as it gets darker earlier, and we’ve
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The latest craze in athletic footwear, Vibram FiveFingers are available at both Ozark and Shoe Connection.
Go Running! carries Brooks Nightlife reflective apparel to keep runners safe and seen. recently gotten in a lot of reflective gear, like zip tops, reflective vests and flashing lights.” Safety first! (With style a close second.) So now that you’re fully—and chicly—outfitted, it’s time to check out exercise options, of which there are many. REVOLUTION FITNESS & HEALTH in the Heights is part of a growing trend of pay-by-the-month, neighborhood gyms. Revolution offers a wide range of amenities and services, from weights to massage therapy and personal training. They also offer classes for kids. They’re currently running a special for new members: $25 per month, tax included, one-year contract or no contract with $39 joining fee. Other memberships are also available. Visit www.revolutionlr.com or call (501) 663-9504 for more information. If you’re in search of a challenging program rather than standard gym fare, CROSSFIT LITTLE ROCK, located in Riverdale, might be for you. CrossFit was originally designed as the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists and professional athletes. But don’t let that intimidate you. It’s an exercise regime appropriate for any age as well as any fitness level. Children, housewives, Olympic athletes, and grandparents all follow the same program, but at their own level of intensity. Training takes place in a group set-
ting which means that every time you go to class you receive coaching while going through a warm-up, skill work and a workout. CrossFit combines movements from gymnastics, Olympic weightlifting, power lifting, rowing and running to create unique, intense workouts that are constantly varied so you don’t ever get bored. CrossFit offers a wide range of packages; for more information and prices call (501) 626-2265. IM=X PILATES STUDIO, located in Pavilion in the Park, is a fitness formula that marries the muscle toning and lengthening benefits of pilates with strength and cardio training to increase flexibility, endurance and muscle tone, while strengthening the spine and abdominal core. (IM=X stands for Integrated Movement Xercize.) Everyone—from fitness neophytes to hard-core gym rats—can benefit from IM=X. The program has been proven effective for all body types and fitness levels, regardless of age, weight or ability. There are specialized IM=X formats designed for weight loss, athletes, pregnancy, golf and people with back pain. The combination of strengthening, cardiovascular and lengthening exercises develops long, lean muscles, improves posture, increases metabolism and adds flexibility to the spine. Prices vary depending on whether you choose the Semi-private session membership, private training or semi-private session packages. For details call (501) 221-0469 or visit www.imxpilateslittlerock.com. These are but a few of the choices available to Central Arkansans, which means now there’s really no excuse for staying at home on that couch (unless it’s to watch Biggest Loser for inspiration).
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