Did you know?

Starbucks are opening Neighborhood coffee shops under new names.

Starbucks have remodeled at least three of their Seattle-area stores in a new rustic eco-friendly design. These stores will serve alcohol, have live music and poetry. There will be a community feel, rather than a cutter coffee shop. More information.

Healthy Valentine Recipe Contest

The winning recipe will appear in our February newsletter.

Email us your favorite healthy Valentine's recipe and the winning recipe will appear in our February newsletter with your name, business and website link.

Deadline for entries is January 31st.

Out-of-the-Box Goals for 2010

When choosing fitness goals for 2010 let your adventurous spirit out and try something new and exciting that you will look forward to doing!

• Try Martial Arts. www.wayofthedragonkarate.com are offering a FREE trial.
• Train for a running/walking event locally. www.active.com has information on local events in your area. You could raise funds or awareness for your favorite charity. You get in shape and a good cause benefits. Everyone wins.
• Take your family geocaching.
• Paragliding. Take your goals to new heights!
• Volunteer. There are many volunteer opportunities such as Junior Achievement, AZ Animal Welfare League, Habitat for Humanity, Youth at Risk, Florence Crittenton, American Cancer Society and many more.

New Year - New Fitness Class

First, a look at the ridiculous.

Now a look at a more sensible, but fun and effective approach to office exercise.

A 60-minute on-site Yoga class with The Back Rub Company will improve your physical and emotional health. Yoga utilizes stretching postures, breathing and meditation techniques to calm the mind and tone the body. What a great way to begin 2010!

Contact us at 480-330-2066 or email for more information.

Make a New Year's Resolution NOT to make one!

Instead, set yourself realistic goals that are attainable. Here are some interesting thoughts on the subject.

The Back Rub Company can help you set attainable goals. Besides our effective 12-Week Weight Loss Challenge or our on-going Weight Management Program, we offer a complete range of on-site Wellness Programs.

Our 4-Week Jump Start is a great way to start your transition into healthy living. Topics include: cleaning out your pantry, health assessment questionnaire, elimination-diet guidelines, the "Dirty Dozen" of produce and reducing exposure to toxins in your home.

We also offer the following Wellness Programs:

• 5-Week Blood Pressure Control
• 5-Week Smoking Cessation
• 5-Week Stress Management
• 10-Week Mastering Pre-Diabetes, Diabetes and Heart Disease and more

The Back Rub Company also offers on-site 15 to 30-minute One-On-One Counseling and convenient Virtual (on-line and telephone) sessions with a health coach.

Kick-start 2010 with attainable goals that will improve your health and quality of life!

New Year's Resolutions Fun Facts

• Half of all Americans make resolutions on December 31st


• 25% of them fail after less than a week!


• 1 in 10 people who vow to quit smoking actually do


• 12% of all gym memberships are sold in January


• 42% of people hop on career websites in January

Employers Weigh the Facts

• Employers can pay as much as an additional $1,500 to insure an obese employee versus a healthy weight employee.
• Obesity is one of the top reasons for insurance rate hikes.
• Employers pay 50-75% of their employees' insurance premiums.
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that obesity has a significant impact on worker productivity because the more obesity related medical conditions an employee has, the higher the probability of absenteeism.

Workshop Spotlight - 12-Week Weight Loss Challenge

Losing weight is often a personal goal after the Holidays. Make it a company goal to have employees who are within their healthy weight range.

Our 12-Week Weight Loss Challenge allows employers and peers to motivate and support each other as they strive for healthier lifestyles.

Participants learn label reading, effective exercising, smart grocery shopping, healthy meal planning and more.

The Challenge focuses on assisting employees with simple and effective changes in everyday habits to keep the weight off for life! Our weight management team consists of dietetic technicians and registered nutritionists accustomed to working with corporate populations.

Schedule a Weight Loss Challenge through 1/31/10 and participants will be entered to receive a FREE one-on-one nutrition and fitness consult with our weight management expert!

We conveniently bring our classes to your office or group. For more information on our on-site programs please visit The Back Rub Company or contact us to schedule.