Her programs have emphasized the
importance of well-trained professionals . SAN DIEGO, We don't think very much about our backs
-- that is, until they start to hurt. Maintain a healthy weight. And strong leg muscles can take much of the burden
off the back when you're lifting heavy items (see above). These
exercises should not be done, however, if they are uncomfortable or
place a strain on the back. Reduce or better manage your stress and you
may literally feel as if the weight has been lifted from your
shoulders. Employees will have access to health education and
coaching from licensed health care professionals, including personal
trainers, registered dietitians, and registered nurses.1
million members and discount programs for over 80 million members.
Visit ASH online at ASHCompanies.

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For more
information on ACE and its programs, call (800) 825-3636 or log onto the ACE
Web site at http://www.
NHP is an HMO licensed by the State of Florida and currently
operates in Miami-Dade , Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

Sites included here are for any and all aspects of general fitness , from aerobics to flexibility to weight training and bodybuilding.

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The company is well known in the Pilates industry
for its knowledgeable staff and high-quality equipment that
incorporates the original designs of Joseph H.

5. Some forms of exercise,
such as yoga, Pilates and tai chi, may help relieve or prevent back
pain by increasing flexibility and reducing tension. Support the lower back when sitting. After sitting for a
prolonged period, straighten your back to an upright position and,
if possible, stand and walk around to give your back a break.

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Harvey has more than two decades of experience in the fitness
industry, including work with Nautilus, Schwinn Fitness, Stairmaster,
Quinton and Bowflex.

About Peak Pilates
Equipment , Education, Program Development

Peak Pilates, founded in 1996, provides the single-source Pilates
solution, including innovative equipment designs, unparalleled
instructor training and programming assistance to generate profits
through programs. Buy a comfortable mattress.

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92101; phone (800) 848-3555.

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Peak Pilates is one of the most recognized brands of classical Pilates
equipment in health clubs and the leading choice of experienced
professionals worldwide.com

Jumping right into intense
activity increases your risk of injury, so take the time to get your
muscles and joints warm and limber first. Remove the support every half hour for five minutes
to give your lower back a change of position.

About ACE
The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America's Authority on Fitness, is
a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the benefits of physical
activity and protecting consumers against unsafe and ineffective fitness
products and instruction."
"With the introduction of NHP's Freedom Select Plan (higher
deductibles, low premiums) and this partnership with American
Specialty Health, NHP offers unique and attractive healthcare options
to south Florida businesses," said David Pollack, President of NHP. In July of 2002,
NHP was acquired by private interests from the former provider owners
and has grown to become the largest HMO operating in Miami-Dade County
since that time.

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Harvey's expertise in bundling education
programs with products for health and fitness facilities translates
well to the Pilates industry and will help Peak Pilates senior
management prepare for the next level of the company's development. Strengthen the leg muscles. Correct posture and body mechanics play a
vital role in preventing back pain because pressure on the discs and
strain of the muscles, ligaments and back joints is aggravated by
incorrect posture and body mechanics. Do
some research, test the mattress out at the store and ask for
recommendations.

"Whether it 's through the weight management
or tobacco cessation programs, or one of the specialized clubs,
employees can get the motivation and education they need to live
longer, healthier lives. ASH administers benefit programs for 12.

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And many of us are hurting as back pain
is now one of the most common medical complaints in the U. Stay flexible.

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"Her experience in helping facilities worldwide generate profits
through programs will serve Peak well as we become a fully integrated
single-source supplier to the Pilates and fitness industry.

4. Along with the core muscles, the leg
muscles play a vital role in helping you maintain good posture and
body mechanics.

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Harvey will be instrumental in leveraging Peak Pilates' strategic
partnership with the fitness industry's premium brand, Life Fitness.

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The good news is
that, in many cases, back pain can be prevented .

3. As the nation's "workout watchdog," ACE sponsors
university-based exercise science research and testing that targets fitness
products and trends., San Diego, Calif.

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Use a rolled towel, small
pillow or specially designed seat support available at medical
supply stores.

American Specialty Health to Provide Neighborhood Health Partnership Members with Healthyroads Weight Management and Tobacco Cessation Programs

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Before joining Peak Pilates, Harvey was director of the Fitness
Academy at the Nautilus Group. She was national sales manager at
Schwinn Cycling + Fitness and a SPINNING fitness instructor at a local
health club. Here are ACE's Top 10 ways
to maintain a healthy back . You've heard it before,
but strengthening the abdominals really does help protect the back. Stress increases tension in all your muscles
including your back.

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6. NHP has its principal offices at 7600 Corporate
Center Drive in Miami.

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Her work is
credited with bringing the SPINNING craze to thousands of cycling and
fitness enthusiasts.

9. is a subsidiary of American Specialty Health,
Incorporated (ASH).

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1. Excess weight tends to creep up slowly,
so we may not be aware of how it affects us. But try carrying a
20-pound pack on your back all day and you'll have a better idea of
how extra weight takes a toll on the whole body.

2. Inflexibility in the form of tight hamstrings and a
limited range of motion in the trunk can increase your risk of
injury or make existing back pain worse. Measured in terms of annual revenues,
members/insureds , employees, and contracted health plans, ASH and its
subsidiaries comprise the nation's largest organization for
complementary health care benefit programs, health education programs,
and health-related products.

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She has built fitness education programs from the
ground up, focusing on selling strategies and programs that add value
to the commercial customer.
Harvey earned her bachelor's of science degree in commercial
recreation and business from the University of Colorado at Boulder. When your posture is good and
you move your body correctly, you reduce the strain on your back.
"American Specialty Health is pleased that Healthyroads is able to
provide Neighborhood Health Partnership with these valuable health
education tools," said George DeVries, chairman, president, and chief
executive officer of ASH.

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Harvey started her career at the Denver Nuggets as
promotions coordinator and moved from there to learn all aspects of
running a health club by working at a local club for 10 years. While being
innovative, the company aligns its efforts around the foundational
Classical Pilates Method.acefitness.

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Squat down while keeping the spine in proper alignment
and contract your abdominals as you lift using your legs. Maintain good posture.org.

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SAN DIEGO----American Specialty
Health (ASH), the nation's largest complementary health care benefits
organization, announced a new agreement with Neighborhood Health
Partnership to provide employer groups with "Healthy Lifestyles," a
health education program that addresses tobacco cessation, weight
management, fitness, and relaxation skills.

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Most notably, Harvey played
a key role in training staff for and outfitting thousands of fitness
facilities around the country with SPINNING(R) bikes. Remember-what works for one person may not work
for you so take the time to find the mattress that suits your needs. Beginning any activity with cold muscles
and joints puts you at risk for injury. Also included
in the programs and clubs are online tools and e-communication
providing motivation, advice, and support.

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For additional information on products and
services, please visit www.
In fact, a strong core -- which includes all the muscles of the
trunk -- is important for avoiding injury, whether you're cleaning
your house, playing tennis or sitting at a desk all day.
Some Florida employers who purchase the Healthy Lifestyles program
through Neighborhood Health Partnership can earn rebates off their
medical premium upon renewal depending on the percentage of employees
who participate in the program. Born out of a
coalition between Dimension Physician Hospital Organization and John
Alden Insurance, it has been in operation since 1994. In
addition to weight management and tobacco cessation, Healthyroads
provides wellness programs and other tools to help members get in
shape , eat healthier, and achieve positive lifestyle habits.

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"Tracey has the talent and management experience we need to guide
Peak Pilates through a rapid growth phase," said CEO Julie Lobdell.S. Most of us spend a good deal of time in
bed, which is why a good mattress is such a wise investment .
Members will have the option of selecting the Weight Management or
Tobacco Cessation programs , or joining one of the following Healthy
Living clubs: Fitness Club, Walking Club, Vitamin Club, or Relaxation
Skills Club.
In addition to these tools, members will receive outreach phone
calls that welcome them into their program or club and help them set
and track their health goals. On the Healthyroads
Web site, employees can access their program or club information
through a password -protected portal.

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----Peak Pilates, an
innovator of Pilates equipment and training, named Tracey Harvey as
its vice president of sales. Lift items properly. Protect your back when lifting anything by
standing close to the object with your feet apart to give you a
stable base . Employees must reach and maintain a
specific level of good health determined by the date they enter into
their online trackers.com.

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Strengthen the abdominal and back muscles.

7. Reduce stress. Warm up before activity. ACE sets standards for fitness professionals and is the
world 's largest nonprofit fitness certifying organization.com(R), offers employees discounts of 15-60 percent off
manufacturers' retail prices and free shipping.

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Pilates, with
technological advances to enhance safety and performance.
ASH's online Web site for health and wellness products,
Healthyroads.
Healthyroads , Inc. ASH and
its subsidiaries are located at 777 Front St.