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LOW COST FRANCHISE FOR SALE: NO CURRENT CLASSES
Are you a mother with a passion for fitness and a desire to have a career that is supportive of motherhood? Are you still looking for time to exercise, be with your kids, connect with other moms in the community, and have a business of your own?
STROLLER STRIDES is a pre/post fitness program for women and their stroller-aged children. Similar to circuit training, we power walk and do cardio and strength-building stations along West Cliff in Santa Cruz and East Cliff to Capitola village. We use resistance tubing, medicine balls, jump ropes, our strollers, as well as the environment.
STROLLER STRIDES is "run for moms, by moms" and is a nationally known brand with sponsors from major companies, such as LUNA, Pampers and BOB Strollers.
A turn-key operation, the business for sale includes:
the following zipcodes in Santa Cruz:
95060 (West Cliff/Natural Bridges), 95010 (Capitola Village/East Cliff), 95018 (Felton/Henry Cowells, Covered Bridge Park)
current clients
a red BOB Revolution Stroller Strides Stroller
resistance tubes (30)
medicine balls(10)
jump ropes (10)
a Stroller Strides Duffle Bag
Professional Stroller Strides Banner ($100 value)
Professional Stroller Strides marketing sticker for autombile with 800#
Operating and Marketing Manual
Your own 800#
A Computer Business Center
Professional Customised Website
Class Trac (Custom Attendance Tracking Program)
Instructor Training DVD
Sample Stroller Strides Classes
PR Program for local publicity
Additional Revenue:
Fit To Deliver: A prenatel exercise program, separate from Stroller Strides
LEAN: A nutritional and weight management course, separate from Stroller Strides
Optional:
Free LUNA Playgroups & childrens' activites
Moms' Nights Out
Book Club
Babysitting Co-op
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NEEDED: 2 day Instructor training with corporate or ACE certification: $400
3 year commitment w/ monthly franchise fees
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I have owned the franchise for over 2 years and have loved doing it. Since my kids are now of school-age, I must look for another to carry the torch forward.
For more information, please email me at connie@strollerstrides.net
Here's what's happening for the kiddos in MAY 2009
STILL LOOKING FOR A DAYCARE or PRESCHOOL?
Look no further!
In Aptos:
MAEGAN'S DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL:
Ages 2-5
Indoor & Outdoor Play
Circle Time
Daily Projects
Drop-ins May be Available
For more information, call Maegan @ 689-9727 or email her @ kevandmaegweber@peoplepc.com
On the West Side:
HIDDEN TREASURES PRESCHOOL: 3-4 year olds
For more information about availability and prices, call Jaime Allen @ 423-6463 or visit their website @ www.hiddentreasurespreschool.com
NEED even MORE ACTIVITES for your kids?
Check out this great website for families in the Santa Cruz area:
www.scbabytoddleractivities.com
www.santacruzparents.com
MEDICAL REASONS TO EXERCISE: PREACHING TO THE CHOIR
1. Keeps arteries flexible and maileable for heart disease and heart attack prevention
2. Weight reduction can reduce blood pressure, glucose, triglycerides and total choselterol--all contribultors to heart disease.
3. Inhibits fat growth around midsection, which contribultes to diabestes, damaged blood vessels, heart disease, liver disease and Alzheimer's disease.
4. It's a drug-free antidepressant.
5. Can be social, which has been shown to improve general happiness.
6. Strength training improves bone density, which helps prevent osteoporosis.
7. Strength and flexibilty training helps protect the body against injuries during activities of daily living.
8. Partcipation in group sports can help make improvements in hand-eye coordination and reflexes.
9. Exercise can help tone muscles and create a leaner appearance. (Still waiting for that one......: )
PARADISE PARTY DISCOUNT
Planning a party for your little one? Bring your Stroller Strides Membership card into Paradise Party Store for a 15% discount on all party supplies! Talk to Kelly or Brad to find what you're looking for and if you don't see it there, they may be able to order it for you.
1200-F 41st Avenue in Capitola
831/477-1250
paradiseparty@sbcglobal.net
NEED A BREAK FROM CLEANING?
Whether you need some help once in a while or on a regular basis, Kathy Melson, may be able to assist. She's been cleaning for us a couple of years now on a weekly basis, but since we've recently cut down to every other week, I thought I'd pass her number on to you: 247-9559. Although she has quite a few clients, she's great about squeezing you in. Let her know Connie sent you:)
FYI:
FITNESS & NUTRITIONAL TIPS
from MAX MUSCLE 41st Ave. Capitola
831/ 462-6629
Sometimes we know the right things to do, but need a reminder every once in a while. Here are some helpful strategies to get you going in burning fat and gaining lean muscle.
**For optimal results, do 30-60 minutes of cardiovascular type exercise 6 days a week and resistance training 4-5 days a week**
1. Prepare your foods ahead of time so it's readily available at each meal.
2. Eat before you get hungry; this is when you're most likely to cheat or overeat.
3. Drink at least 1 gallon of water per day minimum.
4. Eat at least your lean body weight in grams of protein daily.
5. Never go more than 3 ours without eating; this keeps your metabolism burning!
6. Take a multivitamin every day.
7. NO COMPLEX CARBS after 4 p.m. (ie: bread, pasta, crackers, rice, etc.)
8. Eat 6 small meals a day (think tennis ball size) three hours apart.
Six Meal Plan: Eat one item of each per meal
Meal 1: 7 am: Protein, Complex Carbs, Fruits
Meal 2: 10 a.m. : Protein
Meal 3: 1 p.m.: Protein, Complex Carbs, Veggies, Essential Fats
Meal 4: 4 p.m.: Protein
Meal 5: 7 p.m.: Protein, Veggies
Meal 6: (if needed) 10 a.m. Protein snack before bed
FOOD PURPOSES:
Protein (lean steak, fish, eggs, turkey, chicken, tofu, etc.) feeds and repairs muscle tissue.
Complex Carbs (whole grains, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, oatmeal, etc.) fuel and energize the muscle (slow burning)
Veggies or Fibrous Carbs (the darker the color, the more nutritious) are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Fruits are very high in sugar, so be careful of serving size and what time of day you eat them.
Essential Fats (1/4 cup nuts, 1/4 avocado, flax oil, olive oil, etc.) are important for maintaining healthy organ function, skin, and joint lubrication, as well as aiding in burning the bad fats.
POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
The Term Postpartum Depression is often casually and misleadingly used to describe a wide range of emotional and physical reactions that can occur after childbirth. As a result, normal adjustment and stress are often confused with more serious disorders. It is more important to understand that major depression after childbirth is only one of several major disorders that can occur after childbirth. There are three types of PPD:
POSTPARTUM BLUES
* Common
* Usually occurs 1-3 days postpartum
* Resolves within one to two weeks
DEPRESSION
* Usually begins 2-3 weeks postpartum
* Resolves slowly without treatment
POSTPARTUM PSYCHOSIS
* Rare
* Rapidly changing state of confusion, agitation
WE NEED YOUR HELP:
Postpartum Depression Legislation in the Senate NOW! *
MESSAGE: The United States Senate is considering legislation that would provide funding for postpartum depression research and awareness.
But your help is needed. Please take 30 seconds and send a letter to your Senators (Republican Senators, in particular) to encourage them to pass this legislation.
The Melanie Stokes Postpartum Depression bill (H.R. 20) passed in the House - but we still have to pass the Senate bill, "the Melanie Stokes MOTHER'S Act (S. 1375).
And, it is all of you that helped pass the House bill. Our constituents sent more than 20, 000 letters in support of the PPD legislation!
Now - we need your help again because we are closer than ever!
Bill sponsors Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) have been working with Senate leadership to have the PPD bill be voted on this week as part of a package of other health-related legislation.
See the link below to send a letter to your Senators!
Attachment: http://capwiz.com/ndmda/issues/alert/?alertid=11668371
ACTION REQUIRED: Send a letter to your Senators!
POSITIVE ATTITUDES ONLY:
Stroller Strides has a no-gossip/no-negativity policy. We feel this is a particularly important strategy since "negative social interactions can carry a heavy toll on physical and emotional well-being (Abbey, Abrams & Caplan 1985; Cohen 2004)."
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