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Ever since I caught the fitness bug in 2017 a welcome side effect of a bid to take up a healthier lifestyle and a real left turn after a lifetime of avoiding breaking a sweat I've been a workout-class fan. Over the course of a standard working week, my routine looks like a mix of

Like a lot of people, though, I've become curious about how the mainstreaming of AI could impact how I move. In the fitness space, a cursory scour of the internet shows that people have been asking ChatGPT OpenAI's chatbot for 4-week strength-training plans and marathon schedules. On the nutrition side of things, it's already created a meal plan for one WH writer.

So, with all the hype, I decided to put it to the test. Can this non-human response generator give me a satisfactory week in workouts? Scroll on to find out.

As always, this is indicative of my experience alone. Any new fitness regime especially one involving lifting weights should be supervised by a qualified fitness pro.

It's normally best to give ChatGPT as detailed prompts as possible, and I check this assumption with Sana Shirvani, film and TV cast personal trainer. She agrees: 'I dont believe you can get a successful workout plan from AI unless you give it the correct and specific prompts.'

Initially, I don't want to give away that much personal data, but I end up telling it a decent amount - my age, weight, activity level, height, injury history, even daily work routine - anyway, to get the most tailored strength training plan.

I ask ChatGPT twice for a workout: the first time, for 'a strength training 45-minute workout' for a week; the second time, in an attempt to get something more specific, the nonetheless equally vague 'six-day general strength-training workout that will allow me to go up in dumbbell weights by the end of it'.

Honestly, I'm frustrated by the programs I get. Both seem basic. The movements are essentially the same: two upper-body days, and two lower-body, although the six-day plan adds in another full-body sesh and separates upper and lower into subcategories (push versus pull, quads and hamstrings versus glutes and calves).

While it sort of makes sense that both workouts should be strength-focused, there's no clarification around which weights I should use, what increments I should go up in, or how quickly I can expect to go up.

Shirvani also disagrees with the structure: 'For a client who's new to strength training, I'd begin with full-body sessions. I wouldn't want to fatigue them too much in one area, as they can easily lose motivation at the start and get bored of the program quite easily. We want to avoid injury or overstrain on a certain muscle group.

I also think people feel the pressure of a body-split program a lot more. If you miss a day, you've missed a body part that week, which isnt going to be beneficial towards your overall results. This might stress you out and make you feel overwhelmed.'

It's only when I press ChatGPT further on weight specifics that I get more advice, which I sort of appreciate even though it still feels a bit minimal:

Shirvani notes: 'If you're looking to start training, AI can generate generalised plans, aiming to hit all muscle groups, similar to the plan you've got from Chat GPT.

'If you apply some form of progressive overload, you will most likely get stronger. To elicit fat loss, you can essentially complete any kind of general training program.'

Aimee Victoria Long, celebrity trainer, echoes her: 'AI could be useful for an individual with a good foundation and knowledge of doing resistance training. They can build out a basic programme, and if you follow it consistently, youre likely to see results.

'However, the programmes are very generic e.g. two sets of this exercise for 10 reps, then three sets of this exercise for three sets.'

'The problem is, if you have an injury, or you are trying to elicit a specific response from your training, I dont believe AI can do that just yet at a high standard,' says Shirvani. When 'the results start to plateau, you will need a different stimulus.'

'Yes, there are those who just need the basic information, and they're able to get on with it, in which case, they could benefit from using AI, but for the majority who struggle, you'll need more specific, human intervention.'

Long concurs: 'You may hit a plateau and then you should look at using different rep schemes of lifting such as cluster sets, drop sets, giant sets or negative reps. Chat GPT doesnt quite have that level - yet!'

Shirvani notes, 'I always demo exercises, whether that be in person or, if they're an online client, [with] a recording of me demoing the exercise going through any coaching cues. They find this extremely helpful.

'There's a big difference for someone who isnt experienced in the gym, to be able to see and listen to the coaching, rather than reading it off the screen, in terms of execution.'

As a PT, Shirvani insists that she'd always 'be in communication' with a client, to adapt a session.

'For example, if someone doesn't enjoy doing a Romanian deadlift, there are a few different exercises I could prescribe, utilising the same muscle groups and movement patterns.' ChatGPT, of course, cannot have this ongoing, real-time conversation.

Long adds, 'Where ChatGPT loses out to having a trainer is that it cant correct form, it cant ask you for feedback like, Are you feeling your glute engaging as youre performing a split squat?, and it cant assess if youre using the correct resistance.'

It seems ChatGPT knows it can't do what a human can, even recommending getting a coach or trainer in its disclaimer note.

Long notes: 'My client pointed out that half the time she may not feel like training, but when I knock at her door at 6am, she has little option other than to do it. Having a trainer provides accountability far more than an app on your phone that you can just ignore.'

I end up sticking with the six-day program, which Shirvani calls 'a very basic bodybuilding split, where most of your rep ranges are leaning more towards hypertrophy.'

I should've told Chat GPT in the prompt that I didn't want to use gym machines, only free weights. Sigh. I ask it for alternatives to the leg press and it comes up with, among others, Bulgarian split squats, which I do instead.

To modify the workout, I ask ChatGPT about adding some cardio in. It recommends: 'On your rest or active recovery days (Day 3 and Day 6), you can engage in cardio activities such as running, cycling, swimming, or using gym equipment like the elliptical or treadmill. Aim for 30-45 minutes of moderate to high-intensity cardio.' Accordingly, I insert my normal cycling session.

Shirvani doesn't approve: 'That means you're training seven days a week at a medium intensity. I wouldn't prescribe that. You aren't getting proper rest. If you want to incorporate cardio, I'd change your strength training programme just to three to four days and include one day of zone 2, steady-state cardio.

'Zone 2 training is beneficial for many reasons', mainly because 'you'll be able to recover a lot faster than [from] a high-intensity cardio session. As you increate your stamina and endurance through training, you can begin to include some more higher-intensity training too.'

Double dumbbell bent-over rows

I substitute the face pulls for rear delt flys, once again at ChatGPT's recommendation.

By the end of today, I am beyond bored. I don't like performing these isolated, repeated movements that aren't incorporated into a multi-exercise workout, and on my own.

In an attempt to change it up, I ask ChatGPT if there are any ways to alter the plan and it comes up with a variety of suggestions, like changing the rep and set scheme, incorporating drop sets, introducing new exercises or changing the order.

It doesn't look like any of these are going to drastically change the fundamental issue - the solo workout - and I don't want to change the training program totally. I've only got a few days left, so I decide to power through.

After all, as Shirvani says, 'You should be sticking to the same or a very similar programme for about six weeks in order for adaptation to take place and for you to see change, so I wouldnt necessarily change the whole programme and go completely off piste.'

Slightly dodgy plank with hips slightly raised

ChatGPT recommends Romanian deadlifts as an alternative to leg curls.

I do another cardio workout.

A lot of this echoes what Shirvani and Long have already pointed out.

After giving it a good selection of stats, I was surprised that ChatGPT didn't come back with anything more tailored or creative. Perhaps my prompts weren't detailed enough, but I got the feeling it churned out that same kind of stock bodybuilding workout and modifications regardless of who was doing the asking.

Reading a workout description without videos or even pictures may be difficult if you aren't familiar with the movements; I only knew how to do them because of instructors' demos in workout classes or from following videos when I used to workout online. Even then, I had to double check on YouTube.

Plus, when I was took more rest than necessary sometimes or was feeling tired, I would've appreciated the encouraging environment created by o

I've grown accustomed to, and been so spoiled by, not having to do the thinking in a workout class, but I missed the variety of the exercises set by the instructors and the company of others. Doing hammer curls in silence in an empty studio felt almost lonely.

Granted, ChatGPT's workout style probably wasn't all that different from other - very elite - people training solo in the gym, and they weren't complaining about the solitude.

I guess it showed me that I'm not disciplined enough, and am still at the level where I need the group setting to motivate me and keep me accountable (as Long said).

This is why I've never been able to stick to a YouTube workout channel or app program - I need real people. But that's just me and the digital approach may suit others very well. One ChatGPT user even managed to shed 26 pounds (about 11kg) using its beginner's running plan.

Though this isn't specific to ChatGPT, working out on your own, at your own pace, without distractions, and doing one movement repeatedly does make you more attuned to making sure you're doing them all well.

Although ChatGPT didn't tell me how to do the exercises - another drawback - I searched on YouTube and videos on websites.

During exercise classes, I did feel stronger as a result of this program, and I'd probably increase in strength if I did it for the full six weeks it recommends. Shirvani confirms this, saying you should follow a program for 'four to six weeks minimum' in order for 'real adaptation to take place'.

Shirvani thinks that 'Chat GPT and AI will completely change the landscape of the fitness industry in the future. AI systems will improve over time, giving more personalised workout plans, and incorporating lifestyle, availability, injury history.

'The part that cant be replicated is the support, advice and encouragement a personal trainer can give you. Having someone to support you and help you build confidence goes a long way.

Long thinks along the same lines. While AI 'will definitely have an impact on the fitness industry', it cant have 'that rapport and personable side that trainers have with their clients.'

While ChatGPT can give you a workout, it can't replicate an immersive and uniquely branded gym, studio or class environment. It can't confirm where you're meant to be feeling a movement, or share a pained look with you as you wince together through those final reps.

Unlike an instructor or PT, it can't create pace or energy, count you down to your next round, or tell you to push a bit harder.

Ostensibly, it ticks the main box, but falls very short of filling all the gaps in between that actually amount, significantly, to the fitness culture and lifestyle, and for me, means that it can't be a realistic substitute.

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The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns exposed an array of health problems in America.

Health officials say a persons risk of severe illness from COVID-19 increases as the number of underlying medical conditions they have grows.

The severity of illness from contracting the virus can be influenced by a persons age, ethnicity or economic status, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention says.

The CDC drew attention to asthma, chronic organ diseases, diabetes and several other conditions for demonstrating a conclusive increase in risk for hospitalization, admission to the intensive care unit, intubation or mechanical ventilation or death.

The CDC estimates over 1,150,000 Americans have died as a result of COVID.

An article in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health argues the lockdowns were not effective in managing the COVID-19 pandemic.

The authors, Moshe Yanovskiy and Yehoshua Socol, found neither previous pandemics nor the coronavirus pandemic provide clear evidence that lockdowns help prevent deaths.

It is suggested therefore that a thorough cost-benefit analysis should be performed before imposing any lockdown in the future, Yanovskiy and Socol wrote.

On the other hand, physical activity has proven one of the most important things Americans can do to improve their health.

When Mike Vialpando acquired CrossFit NBK in October 2021, membership had declined amid lockdowns.

The 6,000-square-foot gym needed a community-based revival, Vialpando said.

There was a group of five coaches from the prior gym when Vialpando acquired it in 2021.

Today, there are 10 coaches at Forge Roswell.

Gym members hang from pull-up bars during gymnastics class at Forge Roswell.

The start of Vialpandos coaching journey began when he left a 10-year healthcare career at St. Josephs Hospital of Atlanta.

I saw a variety of adult diseases and sickness, to which many were either preventable or could have lowered risk with physical activity, Vialpando said in a 2018 interview. What I was seeing was hindsight healthcare, healthcare after the fact.

Prior to acquiring the gym, Vialpando was head coach and manager for several years at another gym in Metro Atlanta.

He said starting a youth fitness program was spurred by his desire to address healthcare before patients reached the hospital.

Vialpando said he thinks the cost of a gym membership is much less than the cost of healthcare later in life.

While some members joined the gym for general conditioning and a sense of community, Forge Roswells unique style has allowed it to retain and expand membership.

The Roswell Forge staff and gym members gather in the middle of the 6,000-square-foot facility at 23 Maple Street. Mike Vialpando sits in the center, wearing a hat and a light blue shirt.

The workout programs at Forge Roswell are geared toward the individuals desired level of functionality.

Vialpando encourages men and women of all ages to consider a 60-minute class at Forge Roswell.

The gym also has a summer teen program, which meets three days a week starting June 5.

We taught kids how to safely and properly lift and move weights, Vialpando said. The whole goal is to create an active lifestyle.

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It takes a village to support the thousands of troops that come to U.S. Army Garrison Phakuloa Training Area (PTA), Island of Hawaii, to conduct their readiness training. PTA is the Pacifics Premier Training Center with 133,000 acres providing critical training space for all branches of the military in the Indo-Pacific arena. It is a second home to the 25th Infantry Division Soldiers and Marines stationed on Oahu.

October and November were exceptionally busy months for PTA supporting the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) exercise and the 11th Airborne Division Arctic Aloha Deployment Exercise. JPMRC was conducted on Oahu and the Big Island with more than 5,000 U.S. forces training with allies such as New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. PTA supported almost 2,000 of these troops. Arctic Aloha was an Army-Air Force exercise with almost 600 paratroopers and support personnel from Alaska and Hawaii. PTA provided a unique terrain and opportunity to demonstrate ability to project forces throughout the Indo-Pacific.

Supporting year-round military training is the village of PTA consisting of a small corps of Department of Army Civilians, tenant organizations, contractors, and cooperators that directly and indirectly support training and manage all the programs at PTA.

There are only three military personnel assigned to PTA, so my command team and I rely heavily on the dedicated staff of civilians for daily operations, said PTA Commander Lt. Col. Tim Alvarado. During large training exercise such as JPMRC, everyone is working at full throttle to ensure training is conducted safely and successfully.

A lot of preparation is required prior to a units arrival such as identifying feasible areas for specific training requirements, making sure facilities are clean, providing public notices on convoy movements and noise advisories, to name but a few. Then there are the extensive recovery operations when units depart and the village must take care of inspections, repairs, etc.

I couldnt have asked for a more professional group of individuals to work with, said 1st Sgt. Michael Reid, HHC 65th Brigade Engineer Battalion. He was part of the group that managed the mayor cell that handled all coordination between JPMRC and the installation.

The three main sections that directly support troops are Base Operations (OPS), Range Operations and the Bradshaw Army Airfield.

Base Operations has two Army Civilians and a lone Marine working with units before, during and after training exercises. They conduct pre-deployment site surveys with units, identify unit responsibilities and inform them of installation services, coordinates with the installation staff to fulfill unit requirements, assigns billeting and facilities, and much more. When training is complete, Base OPS conducts facility inspections and works with the unit leaders to rectify issues such as trash, missing items, and damages.

Range OPS also works with units pre- and post-training exercises. They have an important role in monitoring and controlling access and movements in training areas to ensure the safety of everyone that is out and about. This is especially important when there is public hunting at PTA and at adjacent State hunting areas. The Police Departments game warden plays a critical role too when there is hunting.

Bradshaw Army Airfield (BAAF) coordinates all military aircrafts movements, as well as monitor civilian air traffic as a certified Federal Aviation Administration facility. There was lots of staff overtime and immense coordination to monitor more than 60 military aircrafts during JMPRC conducting troop insertions, equipment and supply drops and simulated air support missions. Artic Aloha had 11 U.S. Air Force C-17s, a large transport aircraft, that were visible throughout Hawaii Island.

For the first-time ever, the BAAF team orchestrated multiple C-17s and C-130s landing in both directions of the runway and helped guide nighttime landings during JPMRC. I am incredibly proud of the BAAF team for their willingness to work long hours and many days to get the job done, said Blake Doll, the BAAF Air Traffic Control Chief.Another first was the parking of multiple C-17s and C-130s on the parking aprons at the same time. Doll is an Army veteran and has been working at PTA for 25 years. Were an extended family here, said Doll. Were a very small post which means we rely more on each section to come together for mission accomplishment. He added that they get to see pretty much every aircraft in the U.S. militarys inventory at BAAF.

This was possible due to the hard work of the Public Works team to prepare many areas, such as the airfield and Keamuku Maneuver Area, to enable the military to conduct the training they require. Their workload also increased with many repair and trouble-shooting work orders during the influx of troops during JPMRC.

The cultural and natural resources sections work with Base and Range OPS, and troops to ensure training does not disturb areas with environmental and cultural preservation and activities. They brief units on what to watch out for such as caves and wildlife. The Garrison Public Affairs Office shared footage by public affairs Soldiers to provide public with glimpse of training activities and answered a lot of public queries on convoys and training noise and activities.

It can be a little harsh out here sometimes, but it can also be really gorgeous as well with all the wildlife, said Range Maintenance Mechanic Peter Sepulveda with Range OPS. He enjoys the responsibility to ensure the equipment in the firing ranges are operational. Sepulveda is a Navy veteran and has been working at PTA for three years.

Others who support troops at PTA are the Network Enterprise Center for troop communication capabilities, the Post Exchange and the Barber Shop, and the commercial food truck providing a little reprieve from MREs (Meals-Ready-to-Eat).

We greatly appreciate the communitys patience and cooperation during training exercises which inherently comes with occasional traffic congestion and increased noise, said Alvarado. PTA is honored to support joint and multi-national training enabling troop readiness and cohesiveness with regional allies and partners.

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Oklahoma City (Nov. 17, 2023) The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) Board of Directors awarded $191,500 to school sites and school districts across Oklahoma through the TSET Healthy Incentive Grants Program at their board meeting on Thursday.

The Healthy Incentive Grants Program encourages schools to adopt policies that promote nutrition, physical activity and tobacco-free lifestyles for students, faculty and staff. Once policies are implemented, schools can apply for grants for health-related projects.

Grant funds are used for a variety of projects, including playgrounds, new cafeteria equipment, hydration stations and curriculum. Incentive grant amounts vary based on enrollment and the types of strategies implemented.

What kids learn now about healthy living stays with them for a lifetime, said Julie Bisbee, TSET executive director. By creating a safe and healthy school environment and encouraging nutrition and exercise, schools can make a lasting impact on the wellbeing of their students.

TSET Healthy Incentive Grants for school districts and sites approved this month were:

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Neighbor to Neighbor Social Programs Coordinator Julie Howard is looking for ways to increase participation in the numerous social and wellness events for those 60-years of age and above provided by the Frazee-based non-profit organization.

Neighbor to Neighbor was established in 2001 and founded by a group of Frazee and Vergas residents with a passion to help area elders to remain in their homes as long as possible. Part of their services also involves getting people out of their homes, like a recent group visit to Forest Edge Gallery inVergas.

Weve really ramped up our calendar in October; we did our first outing and went to Maple Hills Orchard and did the hayride which was super fun, Howard said. Before they closed up for the season, we caught up with Forest EdgeGallery.

The group was met by gallery owner Helena Johnson, who showcased the incredible work done at the gallery by both she and her husband, potter and metal artist Patrick Shannon, along with various regionalartists.

Its so neat, Howard said. It was just great and Helena was set up for us in the back room and talked to us about an hour about the artists they are featuring now and people could askquestions.

The gallery also hosts art classes, something that Neighbor to Neighbor has put on the schedule for next summer. Visits like the gallery stop are part of the overall goal of Neighbor toNeighbor.

Its part of the goal to talk about aging, brain health and what we can do, said Howard. Learning things that are new and different is one of them to help build new connections in the brain and we can continue to do that into our eighth and ninth decade. Events and outings like this do that and it was veryexciting.

Neighbor to Neighbor provides residents from Frazee, Vergas and the surrounding seven townships with many options to prevent nursing home placement by providing services such as transportation, meals on wheels, referrals, household and handyman services, health and exercise classes, friendly visits, wheelchair and medical hardware loans, health and wellness assessments and senior socialoutings.

Were trying to get more people to participate, said Howard. One of our most popular things that we do is people love bingo, so weve tried to connect it with anevent.

Last week, the group had a bingo event that coincided with National Pizza Day. The November schedule is a rather quiet month, but the group will be back with more functions beginning inDecember.

One planned event will have a traditional Christmas meal of Shepherds Pie, along with decorating a tree and bingo on Dec. 15 at 4p.m.

Howard will also be presenting another installment on her series on aging dealing with brain health on Dec.20.

Neighbor to Neighbor also provides monthly blood pressure clinics, hosted by volunteer ChristineHall.

The office is located at 405 West Maple Avenue in the Skyline BusinessCenter.

For more information visit Neighbor to Neighbor sites at http://www.n2nlah.org andfacebook.com/N2NFrazee/

Howard can be reached via email julie@n2nlah.org or by office phone334-3559.

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Designed to provide a connected and immersive rowing experience, Hydrow is a smart rowing machine that features all of the bells and whistles. With its integrated 22-inch touchscreen, this GH Fitness Award winner allows you to view live or on-demand exercises classes led by some of the best athletes in the world.

Although this rower comes at a high price point and requires a monthly subscription ($44/month), it has a library of over 4,000 workouts that are filmed in some of the most stunning destinations from Miami to London to Scotland. "The workouts are fantastic. The diversity in class type is impressive, and I love that I can do a HIIT class in 10 minutes for a great workout and sweat, but I can also do a longer, more methodical distance row if I have the time for that too," a tester told us. The machine is large and durable, with special features including full HD resolution for sharp and clear picture quality, both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, two USB ports and built-in speakers.

Hydrow uses electromagnetic resistance, which makes it impressively quiet and great for all different types of home gyms (just check the dimensions to ensure it fits in your space since the machine is quite large). But most importantly, the world-class instructors are really what makes Hydrow worth the price point you'll get expert guidance for an effective workout, all while having fun and staying motivated during the process. And if you prefer more music or want to tune into the instructor's cues more intently, you can adjust the balance of sound between the two.

"In general, I leaned into master trainer Nick Karwoski's classes. An affable storyteller, his rapport would often pleasantly distract me from the rigors of his workouts. For me, he offered an ideal level of positive reinforcement without being overly bubbly or excessively tough," says Rachel Rothman, a technologist and fitness professional who thoroughly tested the Hydrow for Good Housekeeping. If you're looking for a full-body workout in the comfort of your home and are able to accommodate a higher price tag, our experts and testers say that the Hydrow is worth it.

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SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) On a warm fall day, fifth-grader Holland Wolfgram is at running practice, participating in a program called Girls on the Run. She is not only learning to improve her pacing in running but also in life.

You just need to pace yourself because if you dont you could lose your breath a lot, really easily, Holland said.

Girls on the Run serves girls third through sixth grade in counties across northern Utah.

These programs are inspiring girls to be confident, kind and build decision making skills that benefit their physical and emotional health.

Something that is needed now more than over.

According to the CDC, teen girls are facing the highest levels of sadness and hopelessness ever recorded right now. Girls on the Run is building a positive foundation as they grow older.

I think girls especially are really hard on each other, said Hollands mom Kadee Wolfgram. There is a lot of negative self-talk and there is a lot of outside influences.

Kadee is coaching a team in Salt Lake City. She follows Girls on the Run curriculum to teach girls life skills and positively influence them in getting physical exercise.

The core of the program is also building personal self esteem but also a group mentality of supporting each other. Girls and women, Kadee said.

Kadee said they encourage each girl to be their authentic selves. The group eventually finds that as everyone gets to know each other better.

We call it our star power, Kadee said. So we say everyone has a star power inside of them. Its kind of that bug that says, If I were in a safe space, this is who I would be?

Running is something that Kadee said many people can be part of. Its a social way to exercise and its having an impact on those younger and older.

Holland said shes excited to run with her running buddy this weekend at the 5k celebration on November 18th at Sugar House Park.

So with your running buddy, you get to pick someone and its nice cause you get to run with them and its really fun, said Holland.

Her running buddy Haley Bloomquist is also a coach in the program.

Every week I look forward to coming here, Bloomquist said.

She is studying psychology at the University of Utah.

I think sometimes people need someone to talk to and listen to, Bloomquist said. I think Im in a good position with my age group because Ive been a kid and Im in college now. Its good for the girls to have someone that is a little older but maybe not their mom to talk to.

At its core, Girls on the Run may be building confidence, but many friendships and laugher as well. Something that helps girls stronger, together.

Things can be hard, but when theyre hard, youre not alone, Kadee said.

And it's encouraging to Bloomquist as well.

I think some of the things they say are just funny and lighthearted and I just get to laugh its not so serious," Bloomquist said.

Girls on the Run is hosting their end of season 5k celebration on Nov. 18th at Sugar House Park. Anyone can cheer participants on and participate themselves. for more information click HERE.

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Friends of Community Fitness in Guilford

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GUILFORD Friends of Community Fitness has received a $4,200 grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund to support its new STEM & sensory education room for children. Britney Gallagher, executive director of Community Fitness, said the funds will be used to furnish the room with toys and supplies that stimulate childrens minds and creativity.

GUILFORD Friends of Community Fitness has received a $4,200 grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund to support its new STEM & sensory education room for children.

Britney Gallagher, executive director of Community Fitness, said the funds will be used to furnish the room with toys and supplies that stimulate childrens minds and creativity. The new room will open Jan. 2, 2024 starting with a morning program from 8-10 a.m. Space will be limited and reservations are required. Call 207-876-4813 now to reserve your weekdays in the new year.

This new room will allow parents, grandparents and caretakers to bring children into a place where they know they will be educationally enriched while the adults use the facility or take a class for their own mental and physical health, Gallagher said.

In both rural and urban settings, the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund supports hundreds of important organizations and programs in the communities where they operate with funding, time, expertise, and resources. Weyerhaeuser made its first charitable donation in 1903 and has provided more than $260 million in grants through its formal giving program, which was established in 1948.

Friends of Community Fitness in Guilford is a nonprofit fitness and community center. We promote a healthy lifestyle through providing various forms of physical exercise, social, and educational opportunities for people of all ages and financial means. Weekly we offer over 35 free programs to members ranging from toga, tabata, USA boxing, tae kwon do, pilates, SilverSneakers, bootcamp, ballroom dancing, and many more. Our new adult ballet class will begin in the new year.

Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the worlds largest private owners of timberlands, began operations in 1900. We own or control approximately 11 million acres of timberlands in the U.S. and manage additional timberlands under long-term licenses in Canada. We manage these timberlands on a sustainable basis in compliance with internationally recognized forestry standards. We are also one of the largest manufacturers of wood products in North America. Our company is a real estate investment trust. In 2022, we generated $10.2 billion in net sales and employed approximately 9,200 people who serve customers worldwide. Our common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol WY. Learn more at http://www.weyerhaeuser.com.

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The courses in SOM are great, enabling me to go deeper and broader into the areas I am passionate about. During the first semester, I learned a lot about persuasion, influence, and interpersonal communications. The sciences, insights, and skills are highly applicable and powerful. Data analysis courses further improved my skills to obtain data-driven insights in a big data era. The SOM electives are also eye-opening and fun. The courses in digital technologies, healthcare, and the art market expanded my knowledge about these industries, with instructions on the industry dynamics and stakeholders. The guest speaker sessions with renowned industry leaders are quite insightful. Undoubtedly, I also learned a lot from the classmates and teammates in the courses.

During my first semester at Yale SOM, I had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with classmates hailing from various MBA programs and diverse backgrounds on exciting projects. Beyond academics, we fostered lasting relationships through participation in clubs and activities. My personal favorite was attending sports games with my peers, a rare and thrilling experience compared to my home country. Cheering for Yale at womens volleyball and ice hockey matches, we enthusiastically chanted, Lets go, Bulldogs! as a united team, creating cherished memories.

Another remarkable highlight was celebrating my birthday alongside two classmates who shared close birthdates. That evening, we marked our special day with fellow students representing a multitude of countries, including the U.S., Nigeria, Japan, Singapore, and China. As we shared insights into our respective cultures, including food, daily life, and family traditions, I gained a profound appreciation for our diverse backgrounds and unique life experiences. This birthday celebration stands out as the most exceptional and culturally enriching of my life. These experiences at Yale SOM have not only enriched my academic journey but have also woven a vibrant tapestry of lifelong friendships and cultural understanding.

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My Favorite Moments from the First Semester of the MAM Program - Yale School of Management

The workout below is for Day 16 of the Just Enough Workout, a four-week workout plan. Todays routine is pretty great on its own, but you can also check out the full program righthere or browse the calendarhere. If youd like to sign up to receive daily emails featuring these workouts, you can do thathere.

For todays workout, were going to shift gears and follow up yesterdays strength session with a cardio routine, where the name of the game is moving your body and maintaining a moderate, sustained effort.

This is your third steady-state cardio routine of the program, so you may be thinking, Am I working hard enough?! When people hear cardio, they often think of hard, heart-pumping pushes followed by pulled-back recoveries. Thats the basis of HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, and though there aretons of HIIT benefitsit can boost your power, speed, and even your VO2 max, or how effectively you can use oxygen during exerciseits not something that you should overdo. With HIIT, youre working with really hard pushes, and your muscles need ample time to recover.

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Thats why its helpful to include steady-state cardio in your workout programs, and why the Just Enough Workout does so regularly. Besides offering easier recovery, steady-state cardio also brings its own benefits to the table, such as an increase in aerobic capacity and muscle endurance. Plus, like weve mentioned before, its often easier for your mind to disengage during these kinds of routines, since you dont have to track intervals on your watch. That means you can let your thoughts wander and really just be in the moment, making it a great mood-boosting option.

As in your previous cardio routines, youll be working with ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) for this one. Heres what to keep in mind:

Ready to get started for todays cardio? Slip on your sneakers and walk, jog, bike, or row your way to some mind-clearing benefits!

Photographer: Katie Thompson. Wardrobe styling: Rika Watanabe. Makeup: Monica Alvarez at See Management. Hair: Erin Piper Hershleb at L'Atelier. Creative director: Amber Venerable.

Molly Tellekson wears: Top: Lululemon,similar styles. Bottoms:Reebok Lux High-Waisted Colorblock Tights, $65. Shoes:APL TechLoom Phantom, $185.

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