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The Trenton Trib
February 2012
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Give gifts from the heart — for the heart Buying the standard bouquet or box of candy for the love of your life doesn’t show you’ve put much thought into the sentiment. In fact, if your valentine is like many others, they are just six weeks into the new year that likely began with all sorts of promises to get fit or lose a few pounds. Will chocolate really say “I love you?” Will flowers convey your devotion? Instead, consider a gift that not only comes from the heart but benefits the heart. Here are better options for Valentine's Day when you want to say: “You are adored.” There is nothing like a spa treatment to put your loved one on a pedestal. “A facial or massage is the gift of relaxation and self-care,” said Kate Rice, a massage therapist and the national massage educator for Life Time, The Healthy Way of Life Co. She says a gift certificate can be part of a bigger pampering day — perhaps along with breakfast in bed or an end-of-day bubble bath. “People tend to think of massage as a luxury, but it’s therapeutic and can help reground them. It’s also the perfect gift for someone who does so much for everyone else.” The Trenton area offers several options for massage or salon gift certificates. Ultimate Health Systems offers services ranging from facials and foot massages to therapeutic deep-tissue massage. Salons include Timber’s, Colors By Kim and Debra’s Sheer Attitude, among other great choices nearby.
triathlon. I know I can, but committing to doing it is a big deal to me.” The gift, he says, showed him that she believes in him. It’s hard to get more romantic than that. While it might not be quite as romantic as a trip to cheese country, the annual Riverview Winterfest 4 Mile Run is much more convenient to get to. And, coincidentally, its being held Feb. 12. Visit or call the Total Runner store in Southgate or search the run on www.active.com for details.
“I want you in my life forever.” The vow is “in sick-
ness or in health,” but we’d all prefer good health. If your special someone knows they need to get fit or stay fit, they might need more than a gentle nudge. Hiring a personal trainer — for a private session or for the two of you — is a way to show your commitment to life and to each other. “The gift of fitness lasts,” said Tom Manella, an executive in the personal training field, suggesting health-related gifts such as metabolism testing for someone who wants to refine his fitness goals, or a heart rate monitor to help her reach goals. “Valentine's Day is about expressing how much you love
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A massage gift certificate is among some of the creative choices for that special person on Valentine’s Day. someone,” he said. “What better way to do so than giving the gift of health?” The Trenton Athletic Club is a full-service athletic facility that can accommodate many of these needs, including memberships with access to state-of-the-art fitness equipment, fitness classes led by experts and the services of personal trainers. Resist the urge to go the traditional (and unimaginative) route this Valentine’s Day. Think of your gift ideas with health in mind to make your love last.
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