BEAUTY

PREPARE FOR THE PERFECT SUMMER

By MiChelle DeSantiS

Winter can leave you feeling sluggish and unmotivated about your health and wellness. It’s time to reset, get some vitamin D and prepare for the gorgeous summer weather. Prepping for the summer helps save money, accomplish goals and schedule things to look forward to. Here are a few ideas on how you can prepare for a perfect summer.

GET NEW WORKOUT GEAR FROM HUSTLE & HEART

12 S Broad St., Ridgewood

When you look good, you feel good so why not look the part while working out. Hustle & Heart has top of the line brands such as Alo and Beyond Yoga. Most people don’t enjoy working out but looking good and wearing bright colors may boost your mood and help motivate you. Not only do they carry workout apparel, but they also have lounge apparel. And let’s face it, loungewear is the hottest trend. Whether it’s running an errand, picking up your kids from school, or lounging around the house, Hustle & Heart has something for you.

SPICE UP YOUR WORKOUT ROUTINE AT ROBIN BRAY’S FITNESS BARRE

32 Godwin Ave., Midland Park

At RBFB, they combine the power of group fitness to motivate and challenge you. The workout method reflects a lifetime of learning, training, experimentation and refinement. Along with building strength, endurance and flexibility, your body will be looking and feeling it’s best. Robin Bray’s Fitness Barre is different from other studios because they focus on the muscles everyone talks about but also focus on the muscles that are often neglected preventing injury.

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300 Franklin Ave. #101, Wyckoff

Summer goes by fast, and many people forget to take time for themselves and book a vacation. Between running to and from camp for your kids and work, it can turn into a stressful time. Jet Set Getaways is a one-of-a-kind luxury travel agency that will help you specialize in custom travel arrangements and VIP treatments. They have valuable direct relationships with the finest hotels, resorts, spas, cruise lines and tour operations in the world as well as an expanded resource of insider destination knowledge.

Set fun goals for yourself. Summer is full of distractions between driving your kids to camp, working, and gatherings every other weekend. Setting summer goals will help you stay productive and not feel as if you wasted the summer away. Challenge yourself to see how many books you can read or how many times you can get to the beach. Write them down, set a date, and put them on display so you don’t forget to accomplish them. Make it fun!

Michelle DeSantis is a Bergen County girl who lives, breathes, eats and sleeps Bergen County. Founder of the blog, The Bergen Skinny, Michelle is determined to find the best food, fitness, fashion and entrepreneurs in the area. Check her out at www.thebergenskinny.com.