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Get a leg up on summer!
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Good old fashioned lunges work wonders from the calves all the way up to the butt. Tammy Stokes of West Coast Workout recommends her Hollywood Lunges, which can be found in her book, “Live Your Healthiest Life: Mind, Body & Soul.” This workout is comprised of six moves to get your legs looking their best. After creating the shape you desire, Tammy says you can go a few steps further by using body scrubs, dry brushing and hydrating with your favorite leg cream. The book is $21. Details: www.westcoastworkout.com
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Sometimes spider veins or bulging veins can make wearing shorts and skirts a bit embarrassing. Luckily, there are a variety of vein treatments - both surgical and nonsurgical - to get rid of or reduce unsightly veins. Whatever type of veins you are having issues with, you should see an expert so they can determine the best treatment for you. Details: See our reader resources (p. 69)
for a list of vein experts in the city.
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Scrub up and wax off at Sweet Peach Wax & Sugaring Studio. Treat your legs to the ultimate indulgence with a green tea body scrub, which works to dissolve dead skin cells, leaving legs refreshed and soft. Follow up this service by sugaring off that unwanted hair. Less painful than waxing, the sugar grains adhere only to the hair, not the skin, leaving behind a smooth surface. Details: 776 North Highland Ave.
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Protect the health of your legs during a workout with Mizuno Compression Socks. Their lightweight design is shock absorbent and helps to reduce muscle instability while walking or running on any type of terrain. It also applies pressure from the calf to the ankle, making it helpful for recovery. $29.99 Details: Mizuno Running, (770) 441-5553,
www.shop.run.mizunousa.com
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Keep legs limber and decrease muscle tension by incorporating stretching into your routine. Dr. Alan H. Bragman, DC recommends an effective method of stretching called “active isolated stretching” (AIS), which incorporates an eight-foot length of nylon rope. In AIS, you don’t hold a stretch for 10 to 30 seconds as you would in traditional stretching. Instead, you use the rope to gently assist you in pulling the muscles. Details: www.alanbragman.com, www.stretchingusa.com
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BEST SELF ATLANTA
Pick of the Month Need flawless tanned legs in a hurry? Treat yourself to Sally Hansen Salon Airbrush Legs ($13.99). This water-resistant makeup sprays easily on skin for a streakfree look. You can select from three shades depending on your skin tone. If you are very pale, I recommend starting with light glow and then adding more color if you need it. This spray formula also contains a conditioning treatment for legs enriched with vitamin K to help soften the appearance of veins, bruises and scars. The formula dries quickly and does not rub off on your clothing. All you’re left with is flawless looking color. I’m hooked on this new secret weapon! You can find this product in most drugstores or online. www.sallyhansen.com Jessica Dauler For more info visit www.bestselfconnect.com For more info on Jessica visit www.jessicashops.com
Photos courtesy of: West Coast Workout (top), Mizuno (third left), Sweet Peach (right).
NE, Atlanta, GA, (404) 875-5700, www.sweetpeachwax.com
www.bestselfconnect.com
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