Whether it is to live a healthier lifestyle or make smarter financial choices, the most common resolutions are achievable right here in Farmingdale.
Take a look at how to make some popular new year's resolutions a reality:
Lose weight: Join a local gym. Farmingdale offers a number of fitness facilities. Retro Fitness, located at 1041 Rte. 109 offers affordable membership plans, a large selection of exercise machines and a movie theater with treadmills. "Our big thing is a friendly environment," said Retro Fitness Manager Chris Pelan. "We provide a clean facility with state of the art equipment and everyone is greeted with a smile. We welcome everybody." Other places to begin your get-fit resolution in Farmingdale are , or .
Be less stressed: Sign up for a yoga class or consider a . Yoga is relaxing and has proven long term effects for those who stick with it. According to Nicole Tzen, owner of in Farmingdale, nothing could be more relaxing for the upcoming year. "It's changed their lives," Tzen said of some of her students. "They relieve stress and back pain, and many people sleep better. They grow to love it." Inner Balance also offers massage therapy, meditation workshops and holistic lifestyle counseling.
Get out of debt: Create a realistic financial plan for yourself. Meet with a financial advisor at one of the many banks in Farmingdale. , , and Bethpage Federal Credit Union are just some of the local banks offering one-on-one support and a wide range of account services. Private accountants and financial advisors are also available in Farmingdale to help you get your funds back in order.
Quit Smoking: Try to keep your health in check. Visit your doctor to learn about alternatives to smoking and what you can do to kick the habit for good. It's never easy, and in this economy there's no better time to quit. The Long Island Medical Group at Doctors Immediate Care, found at 1111 Broadhollow Road, is a great place to start. A professional staff of doctors, nurses and assistants focus primarily on cardiology and internal medicine for patients of all ages.
Spend more time with family: Besides the nightly or weekly meals together at home, try to take the family out for a night. offers fun for adults and children, and gives families a choice of dinner, games, drinks or all three. is a family-friendly restaurant which features breakfast, lunch, dinner with a kids menu at affordable prices. The in Airport Plaza is a fun night out, playing a a variety of popular current films for all ages, with $6 movies on Tuesdays. also offers an affordable day out with the family.
