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Manhattan Colleges innovative programs in allied health, exercise science, physical education, nuclear medicine technology and radiation therapy offer tremendous opportunities for internships and field experience. In recognition of the programs success at top medical hospitals, facilities and institutions, Manhattan Colleges School of Education is formally changing its name as of July 1 to the School of Education and Health.

As a nationally recognized school by the Teacher Education Accrediting Council, the new School of Education and Healths name will assist the College in further marketing information on its various cutting-edge health programs, said William Merriman, Ph.D., dean of the school.

In addition to training early childhood, elementary, secondary, bilingual and special education teachers, the School of Education and Health prepares undergraduate students looking to break into careers in the following varied professions: athletic coaching, sports management, health care administration, human services, physical education, radiation therapy technology and nuclear medicine technology. The school also offers graduate programs in mental health and school counseling, alcohol and substance abuse counseling, school building leadership and special education.

With the name change, the School of Education and Health is exploring a few new programs to add to the growing need for health programs, including a masters in health education and a bachelors degree in X-ray technology.

The name change will show people who are interested in Manhattan College that we are in the industry of health care and health professions, which is a huge industry and is important to everyones life, said Lawrence Hough, CNMT, RT(N), director of the Colleges Radiological and Health Professions Programs.

About Manhattan College: Manhattan College is located at West 242nd Street near Broadway in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, one mile from the Westchester County line and accessible by MTA subway line No. 1. For directions to the campus, visit http://www.manhattan.edu.

Founded in 1853, Manhattan College is an independent, Lasallian Catholic, coeducational institution of higher learning offering more than 40 major programs of undergraduate study in the areas of arts, business, education and health, engineering and science, along with continuing and professional studies, and a graduate division. For more information about Manhattan College, visit http://www.manhattan.edu.

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Doctors should check weight and height for all patients to determine if they're obese and refer them to intensive diet and exercise programs if necessary, according to new guidelines from a U.S. government-backed panel.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said the guidelines echo its 2003 recommendations on screening for obesity, but take into account more recent evidence that adults can lose weight and keep it off with the right help.

"The good news is that even what you might consider to be modest rather than radical weight loss has tremendous health benefits," including lowering diabetes risk and blood pressure, said Susan Curry, a member of the task force and dean of the University of Iowa College of Public Health in Iowa City.

"Losing 5 percent of your body weight has tremendous health benefits, and intensive behavioral counseling programs help you do that and sustain it," Curry told Reuters Health. "Your primary care provider can, we hope, help you to find evidence-based programs."

The need to address weight gain nationally has grown as America tallies the health and economic costs of its obesity epidemic. More than two-thirds of the country's adults can be classified as overweight or obese.

Effective weight-loss programs, Curry said, include both nutrition and exercise support. They should help people address any barriers they have to making - and maintaining - changes in their lifestyle.

Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (a ratio of weight in relation to height) of 30 or above. That's equal to a five-foot, six-inch person weighing 186 pounds or a six-foot person at 221 pounds.

In evidence considered by the task force, intensive behavioral programs with at least 12 sessions typically helped people lose between nine and 15 pounds (4 and 6.8 kg), or about 6 percent of their original weight.

Those types of programs may also have an effect on diabetes risk, blood pressure and stomach fat, according to the new guidelines, published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine. But there are still questions about any long-term impacts those interventions have on heart disease and death, for example.

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SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- P90X, the most-successful home-exercise program on the market, may finally be coming to a health club or fitness facility near you. Beachbody, the Santa Monica, Calif.-based developers of P90X and a variety of other successful home fitness programs and nutritional supplements, announced today the official launch of the P90X Certification Program for personal trainers and group exercise training.

The program enables certified trainers the ability to offer and promote P90X training programs to customers, while earning valuable Continuing Education Units (CEU) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Equally compelling is that health clubs will now have the ability to channel the significant brand strength of P90X as a featured training attraction and high-profile programming and marketing platform for enhancing member acquisition and retention. The P90X Certification Program is the first in what the company plans to be a series of certification programs, allowing its highly-successful home-exercise programs to find value in the commercial fitness realm.

Beachbody tapped into NASM's industry leading expertise in fitness education, with its revolutionary Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model, to create a new industry standard in program specific certifications. Striving for continued focus on innovative methods to provide evidence-based education and credentialing, NASM continues to provide the necessary foundation for fitness professionals seeking new business opportunities. This authoritative mindset meshed flawlessly with Beachbody's desire to expand the reach of the P90X Certification program.

"We've had so many requests from gyms and trainers to use our training programs and brands in the commercial environment that it was clearly time to launch this new aspect of the business," said Carl Daikeler, Chief Executive Officer of Beachbody, LLC. "NASM, the industry leader in fitness certifications and programming is an exciting partner for us to promote and evolve our education and training programs, while setting the bar for additional Beachbody certification programs to come. We expect thousands of personal trainers and health clubs will significantly enhance their businesses with these brands."

Beachbody has experienced unparalleled global success through a commitment to truly effective, science-based exercise methodology that offers no corner-cutting or "easy-fix" promises. Instead, the company develops and markets programs grounded in the age-old proven principles of sound exercise physiology, backed by a steadfast commitment to hard work, discipline and proper nutrition. It's for this reason that entering the realm of commercial fitness through continuing education, recognized by NASM, the industry's leading fitness certification organization, was a logical next step for a company that had long dominated the home-exercise market.

"As the industry leader in providing evidence-based programming, certifications and advanced credentials, we are thrilled to partner with Beachbody and offer the P90X Certification to our certified personal trainers throughout the country, as well as provide the opportunity for the Beachbody community to earn their CPT certification with NASM to become an industry leading fitness professional and pursue a very rewarding fitness career," said NASM President Andrew Wyant. "P90X has impacted millions of lives by bringing highly-effective, leading edge fitness directly to consumers, and now with the P90X Certification program, trainers will have an exciting opportunity to utilize this proven program, while furthering their education in fitness."

The complete P90X Certification Program is a two-step process broken down into an online course and an intensive hands-on, two-day workshop. P90X Qualification is the first phase and consists of an online learning program with audio and visual presentations comprised of 11 chapters and quizzes, designed to provide a deeper understanding of P90X than you can get from the product itself. This first step provides users the tools they'll need in preparation for the certification training workshop along with ongoing online access to the P90X Qualification program that can be used as a reference guide.

The two-day, hands-on intensive training workshop taught by P90X Master Instructors includes classroom-style instruction, as well as hands-on demonstrations in a gym setting and a customized group workout. Participants will also receive a comprehensive course manual. The P90X Certification workshop gives in-depth training about the principles and foundation of the P90X program, as well as an understanding of anatomy, physiology, exercise technique and instruction and nutritional science as they relate to the P90X program. The complete P90X Certification program will provide participants with the necessary practical knowledge so they can train clients in a one on one or small group setting in P90X, as well as teach P90X group exercise classes.

P90X Certification programs are taking place at venues throughout the country. For a complete schedule, to learn more about the program, and to enroll in the program, go to http://www.P90XCertification.com.

The NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certification course is available to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities for many elements of fitness including assessment, program design, exercise technique and instruction as well as the first step to pursuing their own fitness career. To learn more or enroll in a program, go to http://www.nasm.org.

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Doctors should check weight and height for all patients to determine if they're obese and refer them to intensive diet and exercise programs if necessary, according to new guidelines from a U.S. government-backed panel.

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After a school sunscreen ban left two elementary students severely burned, their mother is taking on the school district. And it could happen elsewhere: 49 states have laws on the books barring schools from letting kids use sunscreen without a doctor's note.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said the guidelines echo its 2003 recommendations on screening for obesity, but take into account more recent evidence that adults can lose weight and keep it off with the right help.

"The good news is that even what you might consider to be modest rather than radical weight loss has tremendous health benefits," including lowering diabetes risk and blood pressure, said Susan Curry, a member of the task force and dean of the University of Iowa College of Public Health in Iowa City.

"Losing 5 percent of your body weight has tremendous health benefits, and intensive behavioral counseling programs help you do that and sustain it," Curry told Reuters Health. "Your primary care provider can, we hope, help you to find evidence-based programs."

The need to address weight gain nationally has grown as America tallies the health and economic costs of its obesity epidemic. More than two-thirds of the country's adults can be classified as overweight or obese.

Effective weight-loss programs, Curry said, include both nutrition and exercise support. They should help people address any barriers they have to making - and maintaining - changes in their lifestyle.

Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (a ratio of weight in relation to height) of 30 or above. That's equal to a 5 foot 6 inch tall person weighing 186 pounds or a 6 foot person at 221 pounds.

In evidence considered by the task force, intensive behavioral programs with at least 12 sessions typically helped people lose between nine and 15 pounds, or about 6 percent of their original weight.

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There was a time when exercise equipment meant free weights, resistance machines, stationary bicycles and treadmills.Not anymore, and certainly not at Cybex International lnc. The Medway company manufactures premium exercise equipment, primarily for commercial use. Its product line includes a full range of strength and cardiovascular training machines. All are designed using exercise science to reflect the natural movement of the body. It even has its own research institute.

Cybex fitness equipment is engineered to produce optimal results for users from the first-time exerciser to the professional athlete, the company states. Cybex designs and builds its products in the U.S.A. for a wide range of facilities, from commercial health clubs to home gyms, in more than 85 countries worldwide.

Cybex is owned by John Aglialoro, who serves as the companys chairman and CEO, and Arthur W. Hicks Jr., its president and chief operating officer.

Hicks recently discussed Cybex with Daily News staff writer Bob Tremblay.

QUESTION: When was the business started?

ANSWER: The original Cybex was founded as a division of Lumex Inc. a therapeutic health and hospital products company that acquired the patent for the first Cybex product, an isokinetic testing device in 1970.

Lumex developed into a major designer and manufacturer of performance measurement and rehabilitation systems, with the Cybex brand becoming known nationally and internationally. Sports teams, such as the Dallas Cowboys, and individual athletes, including boxer Muhammad Ali and pitcher Tom Seaver, used Cybex equipment in their athletic training programs.

Q: Why was the business started?

A: Cybex began in 1970 as a division of Lumex Inc. During the 1980s and 1990s, the business expanded to meet the growing demand for fitness equipment, including variable resistance strength systems, stationary bicycles, rowers, treadmills and more.

The transition to the focus on state-of-the-art fitness equipment was completed in 1998 with the sale of the isokinetic business and acquisition of Tectrix, a California-based manufacturer of bikes and steppers.

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We are sweating a lot of things these days, but in at least one case, this is a good thing.

The physical and mental benefits of vigorous exercise have become increasingly clear in recent years. So has the linkage between fitness and diet. While good health habits alone cannot stave off the effects of aging, those who do practice good health habits give themselves an edge in old age.

Baby Boomers enjoy experiences, rather than just activities. They are also known to go to great lengths to resist the realities of aging.

If seniors are otherwise healthy into their 70s and even 80s, there is no physical reason they can't engage in strenuous physical activities. Social attitudes about the physical capabilities of older bodies are slowly changing but remain an impediment to healthy aging for many seniors.

No matter what your age, it is important to exercise. The earlier you incorporate it into a regular routine, the better off you will be.

Here at the senior center, we have many exercise programs to meet your needs. We offer discounts for the classes if you are a senior center member, but you don't have to be a member to attend. There are also free exercise programs three days of the week. We are making it easy and fun for you to get your workouts in. Now all you have to do is come down and check it out.

Mark your calendars for July 2, when the senior center is doing a fundraiser at Pizza Ranch. Join us for an evening meal, and the senior center gets the tips and a percentage of the evening's income. The board, staff and members will be waiting on your tables that evening. Hope to see you there.

Upcoming events

Monday: Blood Pressure, 9 a.m.; cards, pinochle, duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Exercise with Evie, 1 p.m.; Zumba, 5:30 p.m.; Zumba 7 p.m.

Tuesday: Silver Sneakers, 8:30 a.m.; Exercise with Evie, 9 a.m.; cards, pinochle, duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Zumba, 3 p.m.; Zumba Gold, 4 p.m.; Silver Sneakers, 4:30 p.m.

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A group of kids participates in We All Run last week, one of two new programs designed especially for area youth to introduce them to a more active lifestyle. (Anniston Star photo by Sarah Cole)

When it was over, this mile-long run in June heat, Fantroy grinned wide and big.

That felt good, he said. He shook his head. Yeah, Ive felt pretty good these past few days.

Fantroy, an incoming senior at the high school, is one of a handful of Anniston adolescents who participates in a new running group designed especially for area youth. We All Run and its sister program We All Ride are two recent efforts by community leaders to encourage city students and west Anniston kids to live healthier lives.

Joe Jankoski, the driving force behind both groups, said the goal of the programs is multi-faceted. He wants to help expose the areas running and cycling opportunities like the Woodstock 5K footrace and the Coldwater Mountain bike trail system to kids who might otherwise not experience them, while also encouraging the kind of vigorous lifestyle that keeps obesity, an epidemic in Alabama and across the nation, at bay.

If they enjoy it now and keep at it, theyll be runners in five years, said Jankoski, who is also director of the Calhoun County Community Development Corporation. Its a healthy activity, and its a healthy lifestyle choice.

No gym needed

The running group started two weeks ago and meets regularly at Anniston High to help kids train for the Woodstock 5K, a nationally acclaimed event that draws hundreds of runners from around the country and similar numbers from the city itself but has attracted low levels of participation from west Anniston neighborhoods, according to a 2011 Star analysis. Meanwhile, We All Ride began last Thursday and provides interested youth with donated mountain bikes, lessons on bike safety and supervised trips to the new Coldwater Mountain trails.

The efforts come on the heels of a federal study that shows obesity rates in Alabama high schools are some of the highest in the nation. Promoting lifelong physical activity one of the objectives of We All Run and We All Ride effectively curbs obesity and the health issues it can cause, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which conducted the study.

It shows them more things that are available to them in the community, and it gets everyone involved, Jankoski said during the first We All Ride meeting at the Carver Community Center. Thats how were going to change some of these things: You can run. You can ride a bike.

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Fitter, Happier: an eight-week exercise in using technology to help lose weight

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For 27 years he ate what he wanted and avoided exercise like the plague. Can an arsenal of fitness gadgets make this human healthier in just eight weeks?

From the snake oil salesman to the Thighmaster(TM), science and technology have promised the end of obesity, ill health and lethargy for centuries. Today, weight loss gadgetry is all around us, with affordable commercial systems available from Nintendo, Nike, Adidas and countless other manufacturers, all promising their technology will turn us into paragons of healthy virtue. How is it then, that for all of this, we live in an age where a quarter of the American population is obese?

Do any of these seemingly endless health aids actually work? Will a $200 wristband or a $100 pedometer cause you to banish microwave dinners and saturated fats, take up regular exercise at the gym at least three days a week and sleep well with no bad dreams? Or has the health industry made technology another ineffective distraction that only provides you with a vague sense that you're doing something positive? Is the real answer what it's always been: go for a walk in the trees and eat your greens?

I'm 27 years old, 5 feet 11 inches tall and I weigh 239 pounds (108.4 kg). A typical day on the job for me is spent sitting at a desk, eating junk food and chugging caffeine like it's going out of fashion. Unsurprisingly, I'm tremendously obese, but then I always have been. Perpetually vacillating adipose tissue hangs from my every limb and has done so since I was a child -- it's been the source of poor self-esteem, bullying and depression. I don't go out in the summer, I wear a wardrobe of predominantly black clothes and I wake up in the middle of the night with heart palpitations. It's also entirely my own fault: when I was young, I condemned exercise as the pastime of those too stupid to read -- my regular sick-note forgeries got me out of gym class so I could spend more time with my head in a book. Unfortunately, it's become apparent that I've got the body of a middle-aged man on an express train towards type 2 diabetes and other weight-related maladies.

Next month, I'm getting married, and I want to arrive on the big day having made a change to my life, and so my poor spouse-to-be doesn't wind up living with an oleaginous troll for the next few decades. I've tried everything under the sun to make the change beforehand, and now it's time to see if technology can succeed where every faddy diet and pill couldn't. I've got the eight weeks before the suit fitting to try, and I'll give one device or program a go each week. So, can an arsenal of fitness gadgets really make me fitter, happier and more productive?

I begin where I'm sure many others have too. In fact, since nearly 23 million editions of Nintendo's Wii Fit have been sold since 2008, I'd be willing to bet plenty of people bought it specifically to help them lose weight. So, can a $250 console bundle supplant the need to attend an $80-a-month gymnasium? It's certainly notorious for inspiring countless academic studies and websites, and the thrust of the company's advertising budget has been devoted to selling the idea that this is all you need to transform you from dumpy drone into Charles Atlas.

After firing up the console, I undergo the Body Test, measuring my height and weight to give me my Body Mass Index (BMI). Once discovered, my slender, anonymous avatar balloons into a bow-legged, morbidly obese Mr. Creosote before the game offers me pseudo-scientific advice about my balance and posture, saying that ensuring you stand with perfect balance is both healthier and more attractive than leaning to one side. Each day, I try to cover a good variety of the mini games on offer, alternating between the cardiovascular, rhythm, balance and yoga / muscle plans before capping them off with a 10-minute free jog. Yes, that does involve jogging on the spot, and no, I don't do it with the curtains open. Sadly there's a problem: the pace is so slow that I'm not benefiting much, because my pulse isn't increasing. If I want to go a little faster and get more out of it, the quickened pace causes my avatar to fall over and the game exhorts me to take it easy. Suffice to say, I'm not actually doing much exercise.

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