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TRAINING FACILITY
Institute of
Performance
Fitness
303 Main St., North Reading,
978-289-4177, ipfitness.com
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If friendly competition makes
you push yourself to the max,
check out Andover's IPF. Struc-
tured group training sessions,
during which participants do
any number of exercises fo-
cused on strength and form, are
lively, spirited, and fun (the hard
Fuel Training Studio
75 Merrimac St., Newburyport, 617-694-5489, fueltrainingstudio.com
Fuel always keeps it interesting and pushes
you to challenge yourself. They also con-
stantly challenge themselves to keep work-
outs different, using new techniques and
equipment. Not to mention their classes are
all great, too. I love, love, love it there and al-
ways look forward to my workouts!"
–LAUREN
WAXING
Elizabeth
Grady
89 Rear Main St., Andover,
978-475-2292, elizabethgrady.com
Esthetician Michelle
Allaire has perfected
the technique of a
practically pain-free—
and speedy—waxing
at Elizabeth Grady
salon in Andover. She
employs a hard wax
made of bee's wax and
paraffin to strip away
unwanted hair, thor-
oughly. The spa is also
kept spotless and the
treatment rooms are
soothing and comfort-
able—the tables are
soft and heated for a
luxurious experience.
And you'll leave with
smooth, silky skin.
READERS' CHOICE
PHILIP CIAMPA SALON & DAY SPA
831 Main St., Winchester, 781-729-6372,
philipciampa.com
kind of fun that makes you feel
fantastic and accomplished).
On an individual basis, trainers
work with athletes looking to
improve their performance.
Customized workout plans take
into consideration a client's
physical capacity, age, goals,
and occupation. Also factored
in are eating habits, sleeping
patterns, training frequency,
and general lifestyle—all of
which inform the optimal
regime, which, in turn, "create
a fluid approach to help bring
the best out of you."
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PHOTOGRAPH
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SARAH
JORDAN
PHOTOGRAPHY
Institute of
Performance
Fitness
emphasizes
good form.
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