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West Music
Category:
Special Interest Schools Or Instruction
1212 5 St
Coralville,
Iowa 52241
(319) 688-6660
Boy oh boy, it never dawned on me until the other night, how long West Music has actually been...
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Boy oh boy, it never dawned on me until the other night, how long West Music has actually been around when a friend mentioned he was taking his old High School instrument in to be overhauled at West music for his GRANDSON to play! Man, that got me thinking!
I, like most parents in the area have been a customer of West music for years now. In my son's school they begin playing "the recorder" when they are in 3rd grade, then it is off to string instruments in 5th and band in 6th. Well, we went through the gamut like everyone else but despite the wonderful overhaul hubbys old horn went through...my eldest just wasn't the musician he wished he could be!
I have always been impressed with WEST MUSIC. They are located on 5th street just down the street from the new center of town with all the great shops and beautiful building and such. WEST MUSIC has been a note above all others for years and their great customer service and personal touch as well as their unending knowledge about music of all types has kept them as a fixture of many households for literally generations!
They even offer private lessons and small group lessons as well. I know some adults who had the urge to begin piano again and met once a week in group sessions to re-learn those old cords and fingerings. Some of them didn't do any better than the first go around but they did have a whole lot of fun!
So if you need any type of music help what so ever....consider your options....call and stop on by.....
and visit WEST MUSIC....a part of the past and leaders of our musical future!
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Gold's Gym
Category:
Fitness
401 Oakdale Blvd
Coralville,
Iowa 52241
(319) 338-3488
I am a work-out mama, not from desire to compete in body-building contests but because I have had...
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I am a work-out mama, not from desire to compete in body-building contests but because I have had injuries in the past which require maintaining strong muscles in several areas of my body. To do this I have a membership at Gold’s Gym. I have previously written a review of this gym , but there is so much more to tell about how I make use of this facility. I do have a limited membership which allows me to work out Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday and this is a good arrangement for me. You should never work the same muscle groups two days in a row. I started gym work-outs 13 years ago at the advice and help of a trainer with the University of Iowa Athletic Department, to regain the strength in my right ankle after I had suffered a severed Achilles Tendon. This gave me the knowledge of the types of strength training necessary to maintain good muscle health. Over these past 13 years I have also had a torn knee cartilage and a torn rotator cuff as well as a pinched nerve in my neck from overlapping vertebra. When I started at Gold’s Gym I consulted a trainer there to learn which machines they have that would best suit my needs. It is important to remember that you need to consult your doctor before starting any exercise program. With this advice I have been able to strengthen and maintain my muscle health as well as stay in a generally fit condition.
I read several fitness magazines, usually at the gym. They are “Shape”, “Self”, and “Prevention”.
One of the best websites I have found on trimming the Abs is this one:
“The Best Abs You’ve Never Heard Of” I learned some things I hadn’t known about the abdominal muscles. Links shown below.
I usually start my workout with a warm up on the treadmill in the ladies work out room About 15 minutes at 3.75 to 4.0 MPH. I use a Precor Treadmill.
When finished with this I do circuit training on Paramount brand machines in the ladies room using these machines.
Vertical butterfly, Front and back shoulders (Deltoids)
Leg Curl machine, back of thighs and butt (Gluteus Maximus amd Biceps Femoris)
Lower Back machine ,lower back (Latimus Dorsi)
Abdominal machine ,Abs or stomach abdominal muscles (Abductors) and side muscles (Obliques)
Free weights, for front upper arm (Biceps), Back upper arm, (Triceps), Neck to shoulder muscle
(Trapezius)
I finish in the ladies room with hand weights for strengthening my biceps (upper front arm), triceps (Upper back arm) and trapezius, (Neck and upper back.)
At that time I go out to the main floor as I like some of the Life Fitness equipment there for some of my exercises. I use these machines:
Leg Extension machine, Front upper thigh (Quadriceps)
Leg Press, Upper legs (Quadriceps and Gluteus muscle groups) and lower legs, (Gastrocnemius and Soleus)
Lateral Pull down , Shoulder and upper arms (Deltoids, triceps)
Seated rowing machine, Upper back (Trapezius)
Chest Press, Chest muscles (Pectoralis) or Pecs
I vary the order of my workout so that it does not become tedious. I have found weight levels that are comfortable for the various machines and since I’m not interested in body building, I am on a maintenance schedule. I have learned that lower weights and more repetitions builds strength. Proper breathing is also important. You breath in on the return pattern and expel the breath on the exertion pattern.
Gold’s Gym has 3 Trainers available. Rates vary according to package, $35.00 for one hour, but less if you get a 5 or 10 sessions package. You must arrange ahead of a visit for a trainer to work with you. I had one free training session at the beginning of my membership and with the knowledge I already had did not need to have one from that time.
Group Fitness Sessions are available daily. There is cycling 6 days a week with the time of day varying. The class meets in the basement studio and participants should being a bottle of water and towel. Great cardio work-out. Family cycle is held at 10:45 on Saturday mornings for kids 8 and up with a parent.
Body Sculpting classes also available 6 days a week at varying. times.
These classes involve using bands, weights and balls to tone your body.
Cardio Step, Cardio Mixer, Cardio Sculpt are a series of Cardio classes and are held Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. Just what they say they are, great cardio work-outs.
Fab Abs , a class to whip those abdominal muscles into shape is held Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Yoga, various degrees of exercises including Pilates,, held Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Walking groups on varying days, 3-5 miles trails, meet at 10:30 in the morning.
Sun tanning beds available. Priced by the session or package rates. I have never been interested in this.
Massages available upon request and with prior arrangements and this does sound good, but the cost for 30 minutes, $35.00; 60 minutes, $60.00 or 90 minutes, $75.00 is a luxury for me.
Babysitting available with advance notice. Hours are M-F 8:45 AM - 12 PM and 5 PM - 8 PM
Saturday 9 AM -12 PM Rates vary per number of children.
Label items your child brings to gym. If a child cries for more than 15 minutes the parents will be asked to pick them up. Children under 14 not allowed on the gym floor . I don’t need this but it is nice that young couples have this option.
Information is always available on a variety of health topics such as diabetes, dermatological conditions., Chiropractic, and Life coaching . The gym also promotes opportunities for those interested in becoming trainers to get into training programs. The gym is only a few years old so all equipment is in good condition. I like the sauna in the winter time, and they have a nice women’s shower room, but I prefer to go home and shower.
This is not my only means of staying in shape. I wanted some means of exercise that I could use at home. I knew as time went on I might not be able to do impact type exercise and would still need to maintain body strength and cardio health so 10 years ago I purchased a Fitness Flyer through a Guthy-Renker infomercial on TV. For a mere $250.00 I got a superb machine with monitoring equipment. This machine is so well built that I am sure it will last me many more years and I know I will rely on it more as time goes by and I can’t get out as much. You can set your own pace and type of workout on it. See it here . http://www.leisahart.com/bio.asp When I am being good, I use it about 4 times a week for 20 minute workouts. Unfortunately this machine is no longer on the market.
I also love to walk. Over the past few years I have acquired a taste for climate control for my walking so I go to the mall. I have a good friend that walks with me and our usual schedule is 3 miles on 3-4 days a week. When the mall opened Mercy Hospital had a kiosk in the mall and had mapped out a one mile route. My friend and I do 3 rounds on this route each time we walk and it usually takes us about 50-55 minutes depending on the crowd in the mall. We like walking after stores open because the atmosphere is more vibrant and we like to people watch. The added bonus is that we can stop for coffee or iced tea at Panera’s. This is probably a good place to mention that you always need to eat a healthy diet when you are trying to trim up and lose weight. There again consult with your doctor to determine the weight loss schedule best for you .I’m not saying that what I do is the perfect method of shaping up, but I do know if I didn’t do it I would not only be looking, but acting like a much older person. I will keep up this lifestyle as long as I am able to and I encourage others to find their fitness plan and go out there and do it.
Links to other reviews and Websites.
Gold Gym Review: http://www.judysbook.com/members/39208/posts/2006/5/378500/
“Shape” http://www.shape.com/
“Self” http://www.self.com/
“Prevention” http://www.prevention.com/home/0,,s1-21-0-0-0-0,00.html
One of the best websites I have found on trimming the Abs is this one:
“The Best Abs You’ve Never Heard Of” http://www.fitstep.com/best-ab-exercises/best-ab-exercises.htm
Precor Treadmill http://www.precor.com/comm/tre/
Paramount Fitness Equipment http://www.paramountfitness.com/
Life Fitness Exercise Equipment.. http://www.lifefitness.com/
Guthy-Renker Fitness Flyer . No Longer Available
Coralridge Mall
http://www.judysbook.com/members/39208/posts/2006/5/378509/
Panera’s http://www.judysbook.com/members/39208/posts/2006/6/382728/
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My son goes to Love a Lot and we have been so happy with his care there. The teachers who work...
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My son goes to Love a Lot and we have been so happy with his care there. The teachers who work there are all so uniquely gifted with the babies. They do a great job of linking the day care experience to the home environment with daily notes and chatting at the end of the day. They have been very accommodating of me nursing him on site during the day. I really feel like we lucked out with him being at Love a Lot. I feel secure knowing he is well cared for and close by during the day while I am working.
When I worked in a day care in college, I really couldn't imagine sending my baby to day care, but circumstances are such that I need to be working full time right now after all and I'm so grateful for Love a Lot. I can relax knowing he is happy and safe.
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West Music Co Inc
Category:
Instruments
1212 Fifth St
Coralville,
Iowa 52241
(319) 351-2000
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The Gym-Nest
Category:
Preschools
2550 Holiday Road
Coralville,
Iowa 52241
(319) 341-2229
Four years ago my now pre-teen son shared an interest in taking TaeKwondo. But being like most...
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Four years ago my now pre-teen son shared an interest in taking TaeKwondo. But being like most parents of a first child, we were clueless as to where to turn for lessons. Until we happened on a friend whose sons had been taking TKD for the past few years.
These parents told us about Gym-Nest TKD lessons and to be perfectly honest, I would not have thought of them in this way....I mean the name is "Gym-Nest"...nowhere do they mention TKD! So it was a pleasant surprise when my son began lessons there, to learn they were in fact of a high quality.
Taught by members of Hawkeye TaeKwondo based at the University of Iowa, these lessons were both professional and demanding as well as interesting for the students involved. Kept relatively small, the students enjoy a good workout and receive excellent individual instruction for a very reasonable price. Located on Holiday Road just across I-80 from the CORALRIDGE MALL, parents find it is easy to drop their child off for lessons and do some quick shopping, knowing all the while their child will be well taken care of. Since joining TKD, my son has risen through the ranks and is now only 2 belts away from being a black belt...a dream of his from the beginning.
If you know someone who is interested in TKD, be sure to have them check out Gym-Nest....it is a great place to learn a sport such as TKD and to grow as a person as well.
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LOVE A LOT day care center is a wonderful center located on 5th Street in Coralville in a ...
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LOVE A LOT day care center is a wonderful center located on 5th Street in Coralville in a building that one time housed a church but is now home to one of the best day cares centers in the area!
I have visited LOVE A LOT at varied times with friends when they were picking up their children and have in fact talked at length with some of the employees and parents as well about this care center.
Located and locally operated in the area for over 20 years it is easy to see upon first stepping foot inside the doors of this center that the kids feel at home here and the employees do their best to love and protect the children in their care.
My neighbors son is a bit attached to his mother as my young son was also but when he is dropped off at LOVE A LOT he is happy and secure enough to let Mom or Dad leave so he can begin the fun of his day there!
I must warn you though, LOE A LOT is very popular and tends to be booked pretty solid in the way of regulars so ig you are looking to sign your child up for day care, check out the availability in advance so you don't lose a place in this great center.
Give them a call and check out the place and ask to speak to parents as well....they will tell you as I have, you can trust your kids at love a lot....they are the real thing in dependable child care!
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