A New Day, A New Way
The Simple truth. Dear Friends, Our industry is finally turning the corner. Consumers are returning, and a new era is building in residential real estate. The stage is set for a new real estate brand – one that delivers superior service, integrity and professionalism. Brookfield will announce that brand in September – smart, agile and progressive; strong, confident and accountable. The brand will be powered by the collective strengths of Brookfield and Prudential Real Estate; it will spark an evolution in our business. Stay tuned....
read moreWhen It Rains, It Pours
A tropical depression located some 465 miles southwest of the Baja Peninsula has brought much-needed rain to Los Cabos and surrounding region. The showers—with intermittent thunder and lightening—began late Monday night and have continued on and off since then. Some establishments have had to close temporarily to deal with leaks or other storm-caused damage, certain outdoor activities are on hold, and crews are working to repair any issues to area streets. While the rain came as an unwelcome surprise to vacationers, it is one most residents...
read moreIt’s not ‘goodbye,’ it’s more like ‘see you later’
By Ed Kociela There’s this beautiful place by the ocean where palm trees sway in the tidal breeze and the water is crystal blue. The towns that dot the coast are quaint little villages with more of a connection to yesterday than today, with shops where you can haggle over price or sample a mini-shot of fine tequila. The pace is different there, you know. Not everybody is tied to a cell phone that tells them where to be and when. Appointments are casual. And, the attitude is truly, “No shirt, no shoes, no problem.” It’s rather communal, in a...
read moreWhat Is Your Flat Belly IQ?
Do you know the answers to the following flat belly questions? Or are you making the same mistakes that most gym attendees are? 1. Which of these exercises is the best for flattening the abdominals? a. The Plank b. The Abdominal Crunch c. Pilates d. Interval Cardio Training (alternating high-low intensity) e. Yoga 2. Which of the following exercise machines is best for flattening the abdominals? a. The Ab Chair b. The Ab Coaster c. The Ab Roller d. The Ab Rocket e. The Squat Rack 3. Which of the following food combinations is best to eat if...
read moreHow to Avoid Common Exercise Injuries
By Robyn Littlewood, Personal Trainer Desert Spa at the Hotel Villa del Arco, Cabo San Lucas Shoulders, knees and lower backs. I rarely meet someone over 45 who is in the gym regularly and that hasn`t had one or more injury in these body parts. With knees, jogging, football and tennis seem to be the most common culprits. If you haven`t injured your knees yet, stop running now while you still can. I often see very out of shape and overweight people running down the pavement, (usually with a terrible limp and at least one knee brace….)....
read moreBest Exercises for Fat Loss
By Robyn Littlewood Personal Trainer Desert Spa, Cabo San Lucas Get off the darned cardio equipment! I see this common fat loss mistake time and time again, people spending an hour with their book in their so-called “fat burning” zone strolling along on the treadmill. Low intensity cardiovascular exercise is the least effective way to get fat off your body. You need to consistently burn more calories than you take in and three hours of low-intensity cardio exercise every week will only net you 400-600 calories lost. All you need...
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