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The Roaring Twenties are Back! THIS JANUARY MARKS NOT ONLY THE BEGINNING OF A NEW CALENDAR YEAR BUT ALSO A NEW DECADE, MAKING IT THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO SET PERSONAL GOALS. Perhaps you’ve resolved to exercise more regularly, eat

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cleaner, take up a new hobby or volunteer at the local animal shelter? This month, we encourage you to live your best life by taking care of yourself both inside and out. Whatever your goals may be, we hope the people, places, recipes, tips and tricks in this issue will inspire you to focus on wellness in the new year. And while diet and exercise are vital to your physical health, overall wellness includes your mental health as well. This January take a glance back at where you have been and what you have done but also try to remember to extend yourself grace. January is a time to cleanse, to start fresh and not dwell on who you were 12 months ago. So much change can happen in a year, so as you plan your future and commit to resolutions, leave some room for change in your mind—to grow and be human.

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Here at Bridgewater Lifestyle, the past year has brought about remarkable change.

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FEATURES 14 Think Orange. Think Accomplished. The Best One-hour Workout in the Country

20 The Power of Pilates A Mind and Body Experience

26 Laughter is the Best Medicine Preventing Heart Disease

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34 What's in Your Gym Bag? Lori Arrechea Shows Off Her Yoga Must-haves

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THE POWER OF PIL ATES

Deborah explains, “The principles of Pilates emphasizes strengthening the core muscles, which allow you to move your limbs more efficiently.” Originally, Deborah’s dream was to become a professional dancer. Following an unfortunate fall, she started doing Pilates during the recovery process. “I think that everything happens for a reason. Had I not been dropped, I wouldn’t have found Pilates. Once I started, my entire body was stronger and

A MIND AND BODY EXPERIENCE

suddenly I wasn’t in pain. I was able to perform at a higher level than before,” says Deborah. ARTICLE TIRUSHA DAVE

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Deborah

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BODY EXPERIENCE.

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Far more than a recent fitness craze, Pilates has

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been developed and practiced since the 1920s, when

At Premier Pilates & Yoga, the two main focuses

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tors are classically trained. Deborah’s personal

Deborah was instructed, trained, tested and cer-

attention is evident during group classes and one-

tified by Romana Kryzanowska, an internationally

on-one sessions with her clients. Safety is also of

acknowledged Grande Dame of Pilates, who was

the utmost importance. The small class sizes allow

a star pupil of Joseph and Clara in the 1940s. This

each client to have dedicated mat space for them-

makes Deborah a well-recognized 2nd Generation

selves during group exercises.

Classical Pilates Instructor. With over 600 hours of

In order to see the benefits of Pilates, Deborah

training and over 20 years of Pilates teaching expe-

encourages her clients to attend at least two times

rience, Deborah is able to work with people of all

per week. There are also easy ways to do mat exer-

backgrounds and physical conditions.

cises at home and keep up your Pilates routine out-

Pilates is a form of exercise that concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core

side of the studio. Deborah spends time reviewing these exercises with all her clients.

building. It aims to improve general fitness and over-

Deborah prides herself on ensuring that her

all well-being. Similar to yoga, Pilates concentrates

studio is a relaxing environment where her clients

on posture, balance, and flexibility. With attentive

are able to disconnect from their daily stressors.

instruction and support on the machines, the chance

Through her hands-on training and soothing tem-

of injury is much lower in Pilates than with other

perament, she has created an atmosphere where

more strenuous forms of exercise.

clients can simultaneously strengthen their bodies

Pilates also focuses on the mind-body connec-

and calm their minds.

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Breathing performed on the Pilates Cadillac: This exercise is geared towards opening up the chest and lungs and strengthening the arms and shoulders, while also engaging the glutes and deep thigh muscle groups. It is yet another one of Pilates exercises that works the entire body.

Shoulder Press Down on the Tower Unit: This exercise strengthens both the core and glutes, which helps to develop muscle control, body balance, and alignment.

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One can’t help but smile when walking past a lifesize Jack

on to earn his medical degree from the State University of New

Skellington animatronic.

York’s Downstate School of Medicine in Brooklyn. Dr. Buch com-

The interview begins with me asking what he likes

pleted his surgical residency at Downstate Medical Center as well as

most about being a doctor? Dr. Buch smirks and answers,

a Vascular Surgery Fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia in

“Going home at the end of the day.” He laughs and con-

Richmond. Dr. Buch has been practicing medicine for over 30 years.

tinues, “No really, I like working with the patients. They are

A topic of great importance and one that Dr. Buch does

very appreciative. It makes it rewarding.”

not joke about is heart disease. In the U.S. heart disease is

Within a few minutes of our conversation, it becomes

the leading cause of death and approximately 10 million of us

apparent that Dr. Buch not only has a great sense of humor,

have peripheral artery disease (PAD), a major risk factor for

but can be very direct as well.

heart attack and stroke.

While he’s not quite sure what first piqued his interest in

“PAD affects blood vessels outside the brain and heart. It

medicine, Dr. Buch says, “I always wanted to be a surgeon.

causes them to narrow due to the build-up of plaque in the

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arteries that carry vital blood supply to the head, organs, and limbs. Over time, plaque can harden and narrow the arteries, limiting the flow of blood to many parts of the body,” says Dr. Buch. What is the best way to prevent peripheral artery disease? Yes, you’ve guessed it — Exercise! “The most effective treatment for PAD is regular physical activity. Get up and move with purpose for about 30 minutes, at least three times a week. Regular exercise has been shown to decrease PAD

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the necessary tests and perform angioplasty, a surgery designed to clear the blood vessels of plaque. The Vascular Center at Central Jersey Surgeons continues to be at the forefront of vascular diagnostics and intervention. This is fueled in part by Dr. Buch’s reputation in delivering excellence in patient care combined with the state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment used in the vascular laboratory. Dr. Buch prides himself on the patient experience in the office. “There’s no wait here. I’m always on time,” says Dr. Buch. In addition to general and vascular surgery, Dr. Buch also offers BioTE hormone treatment, cosmetic enhancements, and vein treatments. Dr. Buch continues to advocate that medicine needs to shift from a treatment to a prevention model. He advises his patients to stay active and eat a balanced diet. “People are living longer and healthier lives. The life expectancy increases every decade,” says Dr. Buch.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020! Hello neighbors, I hope you and your families had a wonderful holiday season. Best wishes for a happy, healthy 2020! The spring market is just around the corner. If you are thinking of selling and would like top dollar for your home, now is the time to start preparing. There are several steps involved prior to listing your home for sale. I specialize in marketing homes, specifically in Bridgewater and Martinsville, and have a proven track record of selling my listings for top

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REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

REALTY REPORT BRIDGEWATER

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

53 Loft Dr.

$565,000

$530,000

93.8

2.1

1043 Eastbrook Rd.

$580,000

$570,000

98.3

2.1

926 Papen Rd.

$595,000

$586,000

98.5

2.1

22 Sterling Dr.

$599,000

$590,500

98.6

3.1

7 Terrace Ln.

$599,900

$582,000

2.1

48 Reinhart Way

$629,000

$603,000

95.9

2.1

6 Boyer Dr.

$647,900

$646,113

99.7

2.1

29 Stella Dr.

$689,000

$679,000

98.5

39 Twin Oaks Rd.

$795,000

$785,000

98.7

3.1

4 Hardy Dr.

$849,900

$800,000

94.1

2.1

1626 Mountain Top Rd.

$850,000

$800,000

94.1

144

4 Housten Ct.

$869,000

$842,500

3.1

4 Hartwell Ct.

$900,000

$872,500

96.9

3.1

1 Jeffrey Ln.

$924,900

$900,000

97.3

413

4.1

This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by the GSMLS, LLC. The GSMLS, LLC does not guarantee nor is any way responsible for its accuracy. Data by the GSMLS, LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. This data is a sampling of sales from 10/20/19 - 11/20/19. Add DOM = Days on market.

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