HEALTH AND FITNESS Wednesday February 14 Page Lose inches with no sweat or pain By ALLISON Herald Special For people who can t do aerobic or strenuous exercise or don want to sweat feel pain but still want to firm up and lose inches the Feminine Way is the answer says the owner of The Feminine Way Passive Reducing Salon Marilyn The Feminine Way which open in Georgetown last fall current has over members who are toning their bodies without the physical strain and pain of trad tional exercise methods according to Ms The passive reducing equipment at the salon consists of two sets of five therapeutically designed machines that firm tone and reduce inches in specific problem areas Ms Russian explains that when a member joins an individual pro gram is developed and tailored to achieve the results the client wants Members make appoint ments to come in to the salon for their treatments at a time that is convenient for them any day of the week During their appointment they use the series of reducing tables for a total of one hour You don t do anything the machines do it all says Ms She recommends customers use the equipment three times a week to get optimal results While the client lies on the table and relaxes or reads a book the machines vibrate cushions and belts on certain parts of the body The equipment is placed on the body in specific Areas to achieve inch loss where the client desires The equipment provides a com of physical therepy and exercises The strain and fatigue associated with traditional exer are eliminated according to Ms Ten minutes on the tummy machine is trie equivalent of walking two miles in nine minutes says the owner Customers wear comfortable clothes to the salon they don t sweat and they don need a shower after the treatment The exercise is aerobic and Ms Russian stresses while customers lose in the program does not cause should try it and find out for themselves It works It been around for years The tables have been designed by a woman for women explains Ms She says the Way ex machines are the only passive reducing tables to receive approval from the Canadian government the exercise tables are used by chiropractors to stimulate the culatory system strengthen the musculoskeletal system and prove posture The results speak for themselves I have customers coming here for various reasons and I have never had one com plaint says Ms Russian This I Do For Me is both Ms s personal motto and the motto of the salon Ms Russiam explains I ve raised five kids I have three grandchildren When I turned I decided it was time for the woman to do something for herself so with my family s help I opened the salon All my women think the same she continues This hour is for itherinc Kalinda client it The I Wa gels com fort on of the Instruments used to off inches the shop though process take off pounds will reduce inihis owner Itussuni left Herald photo weight loss Does it work According to Catherine a Feminine Way member since last October it s very effective Ms says shes lost inches and her doctor has told her to continue the exercise program Ms says skeptics The Feminine Way International was the only passive reducing company to be invited to the World Health Care Fair in March she continues Many of the salons in Ontario are located in buildings Information supplied by The Feminine Way International says Bold is the last word on this seasons athletic wear Aggressive colors popular this spring Functional apparel has never looked better For Spring aggressive colors including neon trims and bold print designs create fresh new took in ihat bound to create excite ment at fitness centers and along exercise trails Keeping Tit is still very much in fash ion and the New col lection designed by Apex One m ikes exercising even more fashtonjblc Fitness enthusiasts now have a wider selection of colors designs select thtn ever before The Winner warm up from New combines the function md fashion symbolic of active wear Made of nylon Triloba this sun looks as tood is it performs Full eotu mesh lining lull zip jatkcl pant lep ire h details while the suit s design in tomato red cob It will attention the wearer Crinkle nylon and s ft I nylon ire in the New w inn up suit cilleuion The lo is popular with authentically styled tear iway warm up pants and he ivy jersey shorts with built in Lycra- jam length Runners will appreciate sollcr more absorbent singlets with lunetional new cuts longer shirt tails and deeper arm holes plus lunch illy cut shorts of feather weight nylon and Cool Max briefs Designs include si lid color blocks plus exciting prints such as tiLer stripes dots and stripes and confetti Apex One designed New Balance all purpose shorts lank tops and shirts run the styling fabric and color gamut Fab include tricot laundered dry touch and iridescent nylon Vibrant and washed neon plus tic dye will be popular shirts will feature cither small from ind large ruck graphics wrap pis running front to back print designs across the Iront car has come fir from the I iys of plain swe up ints and t shirts To day high fashion yet functional exercise clothing will help the athlete to look good feel comfortable white working hard ROMANCING THE SPORTY LOOK Bold graphic design func tional fabrics team up In the latest athletic from New Balance SWISS HERBAL CHILDRENS CHOICE 3n Tabs 92 Main St S Downtow jeorgetown 8776569 them and if they don t do something for themselves whos going to do it for them Currently there are mother and daughter teams who come to the salon regularly to tone and spend quality time together says Ms In addition to passive reducing benches the salon offers manicures pedicures waxing and makeup The tanning bed is popular with the customers Colours By Dom the California method will be available at the saloh in the near future Feb 24 is Sweet Heart Spa Day and members are offered a one- day only price for an aesthetic package and a color analysis done by a special consultant WE MEASURE UP TO YOUR NEEDS Program begins with a complete figure analysis to pinpoint your figure problem areas Quickly you start to lose unwanted inches that wilt continue to come off and slay off with each treatment Our consultants will schedule a program of individualized treat based on three treatments eoch week The Feminine Way program is beneficial also for some back problems certain conditions and as a post natal body toning and condition program Age is not a factor as the Exercise Tables are designed to produce results for women of all ages Table Talk F fferent Exorcise Tables firm tone and reduce lo shop the guro you want The Sandbag Table works strengthen stomach muscles firming lift by muse Ikes the buttock The gentle rhylhmic act on of the table designed to break down and give you a tighter smoother tone to your skin The Waist Turn my Hip Table gently raises and lowers your legs helping to shed in from your waist stomach area and hips while strengthen ng muscles In the lower back The Stretch Table fprilossly firms and tones upper arms back and tummy muscles improving posture over all body tone The la Table slenderizes the whole leg area and concentrates on reducing Inner thighs and saddle bag outer thighs And the Vibrator Table works on complete body toning gently vibrating body to smooth and relax you by increasing blood flow to surface skin colls INTERNATIONAL J HOURS Passive ReH icing Salon 8734907 -xS-GUESTPASS-xS- Entitles Bearer to One Tl FREE- 30 Minute TREATMENT one tor your LOSE WEIGHT AND INCHES crash diets disrobing or any strenuous W 116 Rear Entrance Georgetown