Used Nautilus Strength Circuit On NK Marketing Ebay Store

After graduating from Springfield College in 1994, I took a job at a YMCA in Woburn, MA. This YMCA job was my first experience in the health and fitness industry.  Part of my daily responsibilities included instruction on the Nautilus strength training machines.  The circuit included exercises for legs, chest, back, arms, abdominals, and lower back strength and conditioning.  The pieces were commercially built, easy to use and operate, and very effective for strength and conditioning the members. Fast forward to today.  I am a resource in the health and fitness industry for used or pre-owned commercial fitness equipment.  I … Continue reading Used Nautilus Strength Circuit On NK Marketing Ebay Store

The Case For The Space Saving Single Cable Column

In my experience working with first time personal trainers, budget and space are two of the biggest issues.  On one hand, a personal trainer has the knowledge, drive, and enthusiasm to get their business up and running.  Maybe they are fresh out of college or have recently obtained a fitness certification.  However, quality fitness equipment costs money as does renting or leasing a space. Often times, personal trainers need to think outside the box in terms of space and equipment if start up money is not available. One solution I have advised personal trainers as well as physical therapists is … Continue reading The Case For The Space Saving Single Cable Column

Special Night For Everyone at the North Kingstown Special Olympics Christmas Party

A few weeks back, the NK Blog reported on a night of music with local North Kingstown teens.  These talented teens played guitar, drums, sang, and did sketches in front of a lively crowd, showcasing to all how talented our North Kingstown teens are.  The night was also about cultivating civic pride and generating donations for a local organization, the North Kingstown Special Olympics.  The teens raised $205.50 that night with Coach Lisa McKay in attendance.  When I mentioned the donation amount to Lisa the next day, she was ecstatic. Coach Lisa and I wanted the teens to present the … Continue reading Special Night For Everyone at the North Kingstown Special Olympics Christmas Party

The Playroom At The Moon Palace Offers A Safe Place for Families

Families travelling to the gorgeous Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort have quite the list of activities – both indoors and outdoors.  Family friendly pools, restaurants, and recreation facilities welcome family members of all ages to take part in these activities.  And sometimes, the parents or guardians need some time to themselves on vacation.  So, if you are travelling to the Moon Palace or any of the other Palace Resort Hotels with young travelers, you can also take comfort in a very special part of the resort.  And that special place is called “The Playroom.” At the Moon Palace Golf and … Continue reading The Playroom At The Moon Palace Offers A Safe Place for Families

Cindy Wilson’s Profundo Journey to The Archipelago of the Azores

A few years back, I had the good fortune of meeting Cindy Wilson of Cindy Wilson Photography.  I was working on some artist blogs for the 2015 Wickford Art Festival and got a chance to meet Cindy and learn about her work.  Her photography is stunning and personal and memorable.  Cindy has captured nature, life in a small town, locals being locals – both here in Rhode Island and abroad via her Profundo Journeys.  To date, Cindy has taken photographers on Profundo Journeys to Cuba, The Czech Republic, Ireland, Greece, and most recently The Archipelago of the Azores. I met … Continue reading Cindy Wilson’s Profundo Journey to The Archipelago of the Azores

Vinnie Pazienza Sports Memorabilia on NK Marketing Ebay Store

In previous blogs, I have written about a local sports collector named Greg Henderson.  On my ebay store, I have helped Greg sell some of his collection of sports memorabilia from legends such as Muhammad Ali and Arnold Palmer.  In the past few days, Greg has dropped off a number of sports collectibles related to local Rhode Island boxing legend, Vinnie “The Paz” Pazienza.  Pazienza is the subject of a national film release called “Bleed For This” which comes out in movies theaters this week.  From the massive press coverage locally and on national TV shows, this film looks to … Continue reading Vinnie Pazienza Sports Memorabilia on NK Marketing Ebay Store

The BoxMaster® By Star Trac – A Workout You Have To Try

Being in the commercial fitness industry over the past 20 years, I have witnessed a wide range of machines that are sports specific.  Cross country ski machines were in every gym in the late 1980’s to 1990’s.  Functional training machines come with golf attachments, baseball bat attachments, even tennis racquet attachments to help simulate the swing of certain sports.  And just the other day, I was introduced to a fantastic machine that the fitness world of fitness, boxing, and mixed martial arts should definitely check out.  The machine is called the BoxMaster® by Star Trac. I was introduced to the … Continue reading The BoxMaster® By Star Trac – A Workout You Have To Try

The Beach Bar Experience At The Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort

On the property of the gorgeous Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico you have the amazing option of sitting by one of the lagoon or infinity pools or relaxing on a white sandy beach.   Each section of the resort – Sunrise, Nizuc, and Grand – offer the guest accommodations poolside or at the beach including comfortable seating, umbrellas to block the sun, drinks and food served by friendly staff, and all those unbelievable views of the Caribbean Sea.  Quite the dilemma, I know.  Both the pool and beach areas were clean, relaxing, and just stress reducing … Continue reading The Beach Bar Experience At The Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort

NK Teen Open Mic Night – Celebrating Talented NK Teen Musicians

The NK Teen Open Mic Night, hosted by the North Kingstown Marketing Company, was a huge success.  The event occurred at the North Kingstown Town Beach’s Cold Spring Community Center on Thursday, November 10th.  Teenage musicians living in North Kingstown and surrounding areas were invited to showcase their talents in a safe, friendly open mic format.  The event was also intended to raise money and civic pride in a local community organization, the Special Olympics of North Kingstown.  A donation box was set up at the entryway of the center so guests could donate to this great, local organization.  As … Continue reading NK Teen Open Mic Night – Celebrating Talented NK Teen Musicians

Signed Arnold Palmer Memorabilia on Ebay

Growing up in the pre-internet, pre-Sportscenter era, I learned about sports figures of the past through books, newspapers, and more importantly word of mouth.  My grandfather was an ardent sports fan – tennis, football, and most of all, golf.  And his favorite golfer, Arnold Palmer.  To my grandfather, Arnold Palmer represented the caddie, the scratch golfer, the local public course champion, the novice golfer.  Arnold Palmer was a golf legend for the people.  His legion of fans became known as “Arnie’s Army” and would follow Palmer from course to course in record numbers.  When I would visit my grandparents in … Continue reading Signed Arnold Palmer Memorabilia on Ebay