BELLE AMIE®

the premier name in external custom
breast prostheses,
is now available in the Detroit area.

This truly unique product is formed from an actual impression of your chest
area, duplicating your breast shape, skin color and texture. Belle—Amie®
was designed by an artist who is also a breast cancer survivor. She under-
stands your feelings and that is why she created the soft, supple

To experience Bell.Amie®, call for a free, private consultation or brochure:
(810) 557-2323

come in three basic models: the
single-action, which works only
the legs; the dual-action model
with handles that the rider
pumps back and forth for an ad-
ditional upper-body workout; and
the recumbent cycles upon which
the rider sits and pedals in front
Treadmills
of the body, putting more em-
phasis on the buttocks and back
The treadmill is considered the of the leg.
optimal indoor exercise machine
Computerized bikes with re-
for enhancing energy
sistance can get expen-
expenditure, according
sive and cost over
Karl Hal terman
to a study by Philip Clif-
$2,000. A comfortable,
explains
th
e
features
ford at the Medical Col-
properly
adjusted seat is
of a life cycle
lege of Wisconsin in
machine t o Annika a must. Try out the bike
Milwaukee.
seat for at least 30 min-
VanBe ver.
`The newest technol-
utes before you pur-
ogy in treadmill design
chase.
is the shock absorbing systems,"
Price range: $400 to $2,000.
explains Karl Halterman, store
manager of American Exercise
in Southfield. "Some of the new-
Ski Simulators
er models can dictate your work-
Cross-country ski machines give
out by tracking your heart rate.
"Prices range from $800 you a good all-around workout
to $5,000; it all depends on without putting any stress on
how many bells and whistles your knees or ankles. Arms and
you want. What's important is legs move in rhythmic opposition,
that the customer try out the like walking. The ones popular-
machine because buying a ized by NordicTrack even look
treadmill can be a lifetime pur- like skis.
The higher end models offer
chase.
"If you're going to spend a few lots of technology, including keep-
thousand dollars on a piece ing track of your heart rate, dis-
of equipment, check into the tance, time and calories
manufacturer's record for qual- expended. On the better ones,
ity and find out the kind of ser- the skis move independent of
vice you're going to get from the each other. Some people, howev-
store where you made your pur- er, never feel well-balanced on
chase. A good store will give you this equipment. Try the different
a something like a 30-day trial models before purchasing.
Price range: $600 to $3,000.
period and a guarantee of a re-
fund or credit toward the pur-
chase of another piece of
Stair Climbers
equipment."
Price range: $800 to $5,000.
These machines help tone and
strengthen your hips, buttocks,
thighs,
hamstrings, calves and
Stationary Bikes
lower back. They also are less
Stationary bikes work well for wear and tear on joints thanjog-
most people, especially for those ging.
that can't put extra stress on
their knee or ankle joints. They HOME page H17

ing TV. Learn to use the equip-
ment correctly and then set goals
and keep records to encourage
regular use."
Some of the more common
equipment purchases for home
gyms are:

Advanced Orthopedic Laboratories
24395 Greenfield
Southfield, MI 48075
(810) 557-2323
Between 91 /2-10 Mile, West side of street

Bell—Arnie® is covered by most insurance plans. Belle—Arnie® is a registered trademark
of Belle—Arnie®, Inc. of-Irvine California. Patent Pending.
To see the Belle—Arnie® prosthesis in living color, please visit our web site.
http://www.belle-amie.com

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