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As 2020 has indeed proven to be an unrelenting year of challenges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, government mandated quarantines, the economic collapse, and more, now more than ever, Americans are realizing the importance of maintaining a healthy and fit lifestyle. While the year has forced many business owners to reevaluate their companies and businesses, Colorado-based health and fitness visionary, Dr. Jeremy James saw the disadvantages of 2020 as an opportunity to reexamine how he could help optimize the performance and physical activity of Americans everywhere andrecognized the demand for a safe and effective exercise program that people could utilize at home. With this, he developed FITFOREVER,the first of its kind, digital fitness platform that is completely customized to a users body and can be performed from home.

As many might have realized during quarantine, the current landscape for digital fitness programs revealed how most approaches enlist a one-size-fits-all style of for training. Though it may work for some, for others, an approach like this often leads to injuries and inefficient workouts. In light of this realization, Dr. James along with his team of health and medical experts designed FITFOREVER to serve its users with a personalized fitness program that meets their needs, abilities, goals, and equipment availability.

With an extensive background in chronic back pain and human biomechanics, Dr. James is known for his best-selling book The Younger Next Year Back Book as well as two other programs, BACKFOREVER and GOLFFOREVER. After designing these two programs as a way to help people regain mobility and retrain the body to move freely without pain in the back or body, Dr. James saw huge success rates within his client base. With the foundation of his two prior programs, the fitness expert parlayed thisexpertise into FITFOREVER, with its focus being a comprehensive digital fitness platform that ranks helping users feelgreat as a top priority.

Our method is simple, says Dr. James. At FITFOREVER, our focus is on building a highly functional body that feels great. Looking good is just a wonderful side effect.

Through a personal assessment test, the program is the first of its kind, as it builds out a workout plan specifically designed to cater to each users body type, physical capabilities and goals. The program also takes into consideration things like pre-existing pain and injuries as well as the type of workout equipment a user has available to use. With daily-guided workout videos, users will enjoy their customized fitness plan as they begin their journey to building a strong foundation of physical activity and health, something Dr. James intends for all FITFOREVERmembers. While most existing digital fitness resources and platforms focus solely on aesthetic, FITFOREVER is one of the first to prioritize longevity and overall wellness.

I saw a need to provide consumers with an educational foundation for greater mobility and healthy living, says Dr. James. My goal for FITFOREVER is to create a fitness platform backed by and with access to medical professionals so consumers of all ages feel good and remain healthy and fully functional.

Experience what a personalized fitness program can do for you, members can try for free for 7 days and cancel anytime. A risk-free program financially and physically, trust the experts!

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Fitness is about building a habit of exercising regularly. These free apps motivate you with different workout styles and build a sustainable fitness habit.

Most of the best workout apps assume that the user has an interest in getting fitter. But sustainability is the key factor that is often overlooked. You need to find a way to motivate yourself to exercise regularly, like beating a personal record, enjoying time with a gym buddy, or finding a community you can belong to.

Exercising is more fun when you do it as a group or with friends, but social distancing has forced our hands. In the new world of video chatting about everything, Virtual Gym offers a way to workout virtually with friends through a video call.

The app has a set of free routines to choose from: body training, yoga, warm-up, and push-up challenges. Log in to the app, then pick any routine that you want to create a video chatroom for. Share the link with friends, and start the workout once everyone has joined.

The video call happens on the left, while the right shows the current exercise with a short GIF, voice instructions, and a timer or rep count. You can encourage buddies or engage in banter, just like you would in a regular gym. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish your workout. It's completely free.

Can you do 100 push-ups in one workout? Or maybe 300 squats, or 50 pullups, or 300 ab crunches? ShvagerFM by Sergey Shvager is a series of apps built on this simple style of training. It's all about multiple repetitions of the same exercise but built in a way to take anyone from zero to that high number.

Each exercise has its own app, and it doesn't matter how many or how few you can already do. The first time you start, you'll need to do the exercise at a stretch and say how many you can manage (even zero is an acceptable answer). According to that, the app will recommend a level for you and train you to do more.

For every session, you'll first do a series of warm-ups, shown through animated GIFs in the app. This is crucial, don't skip it or you'll injure yourself. Next, the app gives you a series of repetitions for that exercise, with breaks in between. Once you're done, it's time to rest till the app reminds you to start your next set after 24 or 48 hours.

All the apps are free with ads, and you can choose which exercise you want to get better at. It's a nice way to build your ability in a certain exercise, and do it at your own pace.

Download: ShvagerFM Apps on Android|iOS (Free)

You don't need a gym membership or fancy equipment to get fit. The calisthenics movement has long espoused the virtues of bodyweight training, and it's more and more popular now. Reddit communities have gotten behind it, and if you're working out at home or outdoors, Fitloop is an excellent free app to learn these routines.

Fitloop leverages the free workout routines and guides shared on Reddit and puts them into a beautiful, functional app. It encourages users to make their own routines and share them publicly. So you'll find a variety of workout routines for different skill levels, including things like Arnold Schwarzenegger's 'Terminator at Home' workout.

The routines are the base, while Fitloop adds several features on top of that. For example, it includes timers and counts, with customizable additions. You'll find YouTube videos for every type of exercise. You can build a habit streak and track your workouts to see progressive statistics. It's simple, easy, and completely free.

Download: Fitloop for Android | iOS (Free)

19 Fit takes an unobtrusive approach to online fitness. No reminders, no data logging, this is just a way to find a routine when you want to do it. For a self-disciplined person, you need an app that gets out of the way and simply shows you the exercise.

The app curates the best YouTube fitness videos and puts them into the right workout set according to the exercise routine you need. This is a web app that works on both desktop and mobile.

Start by picking what fits you best (women, men, senior, kids) and which difficulty level you'd like to begin with (easy, medium, hard). Accordingly, 19 Fit will display a range of exercise routines that work out different areas. You'll also be able to see the number of sessions in each.

Each session includes multiple workouts and tells you how many minutes it will take for the whole thing. Finally, when you're ready to start a session, you'll see the YouTube videos. Play it to begin your workout, it's completely free.

In the aftermath of COVID-19, running as an exercise form has seen more interest. One of the most popular programs to start running is the Couch to 5K regimen, which gets someone who has never run before to eventually be able to run a 5K in 9-12 weeks. But before you start, you need to read Nerd Fitness's guide.

Steve Kamb explains why the Couch to 5K program is so popular and enticing, and the mistakes you need to watch out for. The simplicity of a "just run" program makes it seem accessible, but Kamb is quick to point out that sustainable exercise is about finding an activity you enjoy. He points out the tell-tale signs of what it means to not enjoy running, and whether you should abandon it or not.

He also talks about tips and tricks on how to stick to the Couch to 5K program and shares PDFs and pictures of the original program. Most websites tend to push you towards apps like C25K, which are also pretty good, but go through Nerd Fitness's guide before you decide what you want to use.

A great alternative is to try out the NHS's Couch to 5K podcast. Broken down over nine weeks, you can download all the MP3 episodes and play them when you start. The narrator tells you when to run, when to walk, with music interspersed between.

Apps and websites are excellent tools to aid in your journey to get healthier. But sustainable fitness comes through inner motivation. You need to feel that drive from within and find ways to challenge yourself to do better.

That's why routines like the Couch to 5K or 300 Squats become popular. It's about reaching a goal that's not related to your weight, but to the exercise itself. The internet is full of such fitness challenges and other programs that will push you towards working out regularly. It's all about finding an exercise that you enjoy.

A large portion of new year's resolutions revolves around health and fitness. Participating in a 30-day challenge is an excellent way to get started on your goals while getting the guidance you need.

Mihir Patkar has been writing on technology and productivity for over 14 years at some of the top media publications across the world. He has an academic background in journalism.

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The Hunterdon County YMCA is open and welcoming returning and new members. The safety of all members, program participants, staff and volunteers - is the Ys number one priority. The Y is following guidelines from health experts and local officials to ensure that facilities meet the highest standards for hygiene and safety. The Y has modified policies and programs to facilitate safe physical/social distancing practices.

So that those interested in the Y can see safety protocols in action, the Hunterdon County YMCA is offering the month of November free for new members. New members who join between November 1 and November 14 will pay nothing for the month.

Group fitness classes, including Cardio, Strength, Dance, Barre and Cycling, and lap/rec swim by reservation are included with HCY membership. In addition, membership includes use of Fitness Centers at both the Deer Path and Round Valley Branches. Recent membership enhancements include expanded operating hours and the reopening of locker room showers. Y members also receive the best rates for programs.

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The Fall II Session of programs begins on November 2. Offerings include swim lessons, dance, karate, sports and more. Water exercise for adults and Ninja Warrior Training for kids will be brought back for this session.

As a leading nonprofit committed to the health and well-being of the community, the Hunterdon County Y is a leader in youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. To ensure that everyone has an opportunity to participate, financial assistance is available to those in need to help cover the costs. Financial assistance is made available through the generous support of donors and businesses in the community. Learn more about the Hunterdon County YMCA by visiting http://www.hcymca.org.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- After the pandemic led to "stay-at-home" orders in March, the Public & Patient Education Department at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) launched a vital initiative to boost virtual programming to support the community. Between April and August 2020, HSS live and on-demand programs reached 519,605 participants, an increase of 3,500% compared to the same period last year.

An important target audience was older adults. "Inactivity and social isolation are serious public health concerns that are more common as people age," says Claudia Zurlini, senior coordinator, Public & Patient Education at HSS. "Even before the pandemic, studies indicated that more than 25 percent of adults age 65 and older were inactive and socially isolated, and this has only gotten worse since March. The pandemic has eliminated many opportunities for physical activity and socialization, and this can exacerbate musculoskeletal and chronic health conditions. It can also cause emotional distress."

To address these health concerns, the HSS Education Institute utilized various online approaches to deliver high quality musculoskeletal health education, exercise and support programs. HSS transitioned close to 80% of its pre-pandemic in-person programming to virtual exercise and education offerings and added new classes and content. HSS staff offered technical support to participants and provided instructor training.

Ms. Zurlini discussed best practices for a successful transition to online programming during a presentation, "Shift to virtual self-management programs during COVID-19: Ensuring access and efficacy for older adults," at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, which took place virtually on October 26.

"Previous in-person exercise programs and workshops were transitioned to video conference using Zoom, and meditation and support groups for older adults were offered via phone conference to allow ease of use and accessibility for those who did not have internet access or were not comfortable using video conferencing," she explains. "Additionally, educational lectures with musculoskeletal health experts were live-streamed as webinars and recorded so they could be accessed later for viewing on demand. We also produced videos on topics such as meditation, stress reduction and home exercise injury prevention tips."

HSS also sent weekly emails containing health information in a comprehensible and engaging format directing readers to additional resources and topic-related programs that could be accessed live or on demand.

Ms. Zurlini and colleagues collected data to assess program effectiveness with surveys, focus groups and participant feedback. "Our follow-up indicates that our targeted approach led to a significant expansion of program reach and yielded positive outcomes in improving mobility and quality of life, and in reducing feelings of isolation."

Most participants (72%) surveyed were age 60 and older and reported increased reliance on virtual exercise programs to maintain physical activity and mobility, and to help relieve stress and isolation. Eighty-five percent of survey participants reported that they gained knowledge; 83% said they improved their self-management skills; 90% reported program satisfaction; and 83% said they recommended the service to others.

Comments from participants indicate that the sessions had positive health benefits:

"The classes have given structure to my otherwise limited life under quarantine and provided a space for self-nurturing and self-care."

"I found the class to be very relaxing and relieved stress. I was able to quiet my mind by focusing on the movements."

"Has helped me to get up and do gentle movements so I am sitting less and is easy on my joints and limited range of motion, and helped compensate that I can't swim laps for an hour twice a week."

HSS offers an extensive selection of videos supporting musculoskeletal health on its website, as well as a YouTube playlist:

About HSS

HSS is the world's leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 11th consecutive year), No. 4 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2020-2021), and named a leader in pediatric orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report "Best Children's Hospitals" list (2020-2021). Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest complication and readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center four consecutive times. The global standard total knee replacement was developed at HSS in 1969. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida. In addition to patient care, HSS leads the field in research, innovation and education. The HSS Research Institute comprises 20 laboratories and 300 staff members focused on leading the advancement of musculoskeletal health through prevention of degeneration, tissue repair and tissue regeneration. The HSS Global Innovation Institute was formed in 2016 to realize the potential of new drugs, therapeutics and devices. The HSS Education Institute is a trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal knowledge and research for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, academic trainees, and consumers in more than 130 countries. Through HSS Global Ventures, the institution is collaborating with medical centers and other organizations to advance the quality and value of musculoskeletal care and to make world-class HSS care more widely accessible nationally and internationally. http://www.hss.edu.

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Cooking class

Try a new recipe. Ruth-Anne Adams and Tom Fosnot from REAL Restaurant in Lincoln will be doing a cooking demonstration via Zoom on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 1-2:30 p.m. You can either cook along or after as you will be provided a kit of ingredients for the recipe. Kits will be delivered prior to the class.

Enjoy roast chicken au jus, fall squash risotto and braised kale. Dessert will also be provided with your cooking kit. The class will be held on Zoom. The class is free and the kits are $30. Kits are optional. Recipes will be provided.

Email coaprograms@sherbornma.org to register.

Firewood for Seniors

The firewood program for those 65 and over has begun. If you are 65 and over you can order firewood (1/3 cord) on a first-come, first-serve basis and the Mens Group known as the Nipmucs will deliver it to your home. The cost is $80 for 1/3 cord. For those under 65, you can call and have your name placed on a waiting list. Your cost is $115 for the 1/3 cord.

Please call the Council on Aging office at 508-651-7858 as they will help coordinate the delivery.

The Nipmucs are looking for men to help them split wood in the Town Forest. You can contact Charlie Williams at 508-395-9049 to sign up to help. It's a great way to exercise and get some fresh air.

The Boston Red Sox and their Passionate Fans

Triumph and Tragedy ... and the Penultimate Triumph in Baseball History: the nexus between New England culture and the Boston Red Sox. Why is it so different here than most parts of the country? What is it about the history and the relationship between the fans and this team, and why are we still talking about things that happened over 100 years ago?

This class starts on Monday, Nov. 9, at 1:30 p.m. and runs through Dec. 14. The cost for this class is $60.

Its easy to register for this Lifetime Learning course. Contact Renee Montella to register at coaprograms@sherbornma.org or pay online. https://www.sherbornma.org/council-aging/pages/lifetime-learning-0

MediaWise for Seniors: Self-Directed Fact-Checking Course

Combine the coronavirus and a monumental election, and 2020 is shaping up to be an unprecedented year in the United States. But with crises and elections come false information online. As conscientious voters and health consumers, older Americans are often the target of this misinformation. This thorough, hands-on course will teach seniors how to tell whats true and false online.

MediaWise for Seniors Ambassadors Christiane Amanpour and Joan Lunden will pop in to share their advice as world renowned journalists and help you protect yourself against misinformation. That includes an in-depth look at how social media platforms work, techniques like reverse image searches for identifying false information and lessons on how to be a responsible news consumer and a frank chat about how to talk to family members who share misinformation.

Now more than ever, falling for false information on the internet is a matter of life and death.

Thanks to support from Facebook, we are able to make this course tuition-free. Register via https://www.poynter.org/shop/self-directed-course/mediawise-for-seniors-hands-on-lessons-on-separating-fact-and-fiction-online/.

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Monday Yoga is moving to Farm Pond (weather permitting). Bring your mat and water to Farm Pond. enjoy the fresh air and in person yoga. No worries, we will be social distancing. We hope you join us at 9 a.m.

Fall Lifetime Learning Classes

We are excited to announce our Lifetime Learning Classes for fall 2020. We are offering seven classes that will be covering a variety of topics.

Due to COVID-19 guidelines all classes will be held via Zoom. Not familiar with Zoom? We will train you in how to use Zoom before classes begin. Click onto https://files.constantcontact.com/c57bb2ce701/ee7633be-5d03-4167-8a38-5d901ae131eb.pdf for the brochure and description of classes.

Send your check/registration to the Town Collector at 19 Washington St., or you can drop it off at the drop box at Town Hall.

Election/Town Meeting Schedule

For voter information and to register to vote: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr

Presidential Election Early Voting in Person: Oct. 17-30

Tuesday, Nov. 3: Presidential Election

Sherborn Library news

The Sherborn Library now has an outdoor book drop open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A huge thank you to the Friends of the Sherborn Library for their generous donation to make this possible.

The library will quarantine returns for 72 hours, so items will remain on your account for longer than usual.

The library will remain fine-free throughout the month of September. If you check your books out here, you will not be charged a late fee.

Transportation service

We pleased to announce a new transportation service that will be available from now to the end of the year. The COA is partnering with JFK Transportation and will be offering free rides to all medical appointments or ongoing treatments whether they are local or in Boston.

In addition, we will be offering a twice weekly ride to Roche Brothers in Millis on Tuesdays and Market Basket in Ashland on Thursdays. These will be limited to three people per trip due to COVID guidelines and keeping you safe. JFK will pick you up at your home, drop you off to shop, and then pick you up for the return trip.

How it works: If you would like to take advantage of the medical rides/treatment service, please call the office and we will mail you a transportation card that you would present at the time of the ride. You can use as many as you need. You would contact JFK directly (as is done now) to reserve your ride. Their phone number is 508-653-4500.

For grocery shopping, please call the office or email us at coadirector@sherbornma.org to reserve your spot. These trips will take place weekly. You need to reserve by Friday of the week before as we call in the information of who will be shopping, address, etc each Monday morning. Pick-up will be at 10 a.m. and return trip by 1 p.m. (or earlier depending on the riders). We will make and confirm the reservation for you.

This is a grant generously funded by the Massachusetts Area Planning Council. JFK has been vetted and approved as a vendor and will follow all COVID regulations.

Exercise with the COA

Mondays, Vinyasa Yoga at 9 a.m.

Tuesdays, Tone & Stretch at 9:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, Gentle Yoga at 10 a.m.

Fridays, Cardio Core at 11 a.m.

Try a class for free. For more information and Zoom link, contact sherbornrec@sherbornma.org

SHINE Appointments

The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyoneon Medicare) program offers free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare. While in-person appointments are not being scheduled, help is available by phone. You can call the COA office and we will coordinate the appointment with you.

Scam Alert

Never give your Medicare number, your Social Security number, your bank account information, your credit card numbers or any other personal information to someone you do not know and trust.

Trash Pick-Up

If you are an older adult or considered to be someone at-risk if exposed to the coronavirus, please do not visit the Sherborn Transfer Station. Out of concern for the health and safety of our older adult residents and those at elevated risk, the town of Sherborn is working with Ruane & Father to provide rubbish pick-up services with the fee being waived.

Please call the COA Office at 508-651-7858 for pick-up or email coadirector@sherbornma.org

Connected to the Town

Please rely on reliable news sources for information. The town is working hard to keep the website updated as changes take place. Click on the red banner on the home page.

Free rides to medical appointments or treatment, along with weekly trips to Roche Brothers or Market Basket are available through the Council on Aging. Please contact us if you have any questions or for transportation voucher.

Nursing Home Hotline: The hotline is staffed seven days a week from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Staffers coordinate with state agencies to find answers to callers questions. Call 617-660-5399 anytime to connect with the hotline.

Alzheimers Association: 24/7 Hotline at 800-272-3900

Department of Public Health website at mass.gov/2019coronavirus, the World Health Organization at https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019. Both sites are updated with more information on a regular basis. You can also link to these sites on the home page of the town website at http://www.sherbornma.org.

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When trying to get away from a violent abuser and keep food on the table, the next election is usually isnt a priority.

For survivors of domestic violence, keeping their identities and locations a secret is vital for their own livelihood. Survivors dont always think to grab a drivers license or their latest utility bill when theyre leaving an abusive situation.

When identification is needed at a polling place and voter registration is public, those who have been abused are hesitant to exercise that particular right.

When identification is needed at a polling place and voter registration is public, those who have been abused are hesitant to exercise that particular right.

This is one of those barriers to voting that most people dont think about, said Audrey Starr, of the YWCA Dayton, which runs the only domestic violence shelters in Montgomery and Preble counties.

Montgomery County ranks third in the state for domestic violence-related law enforcement calls, according to the YWCA. While calls to their 24/7 crisis hotline are down from last year, Starr said the likelihood that callers situations end in death or serious injury has tripled.

The most recent domestic violence report released by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation is from 2018. It showed a total of 65,845 reported victims of domestic violence, 20.6% (13,566 people) of those being live-in partners, and 13.23% (8,714) were wives.

On top of feeling unsafe going to the polls or providing identifying information, some survivors believe elections dont bring them the change they need.

I think many of the people we work with often do not feel that either party has their interests at heart, said Kelly Cooke

I think many of the people we work with often do not feel that either party has their interests at heart, said Kelly Cooke, executive director of the Southeast Ohio domestic violence agency My Sisters Place. They have experienced a great deal of disappointment with our elected officials, who they see as ignoring their needs.

Ohios domestic violence programs are funded through competitive federal grants and a small portion of county marriage and divorce license fees, according to the Ohio Domestic Violence Network.

In the last Ohio General Assembly, domestic violence received its first ever line-item in the state budget, for a total of $1 million a year for all state programming.

In the last Ohio General Assembly, domestic violence received its first ever line-item in the state budget, for a total of $1 million a year for all state programming. Surrounding states have devoted more money to the cause, with West Virginia allocating $2.5 million from the general fund and Indiana providing $5 million. Kentucky gives $6.7 million and Pennsylvania funds the programs with $15.63 million from government funds, according to ODVN data.

Our programs have relied on federal grant funding for so long that the Ohio legislature has gotten away with not funding our programs, said Micaela Deming, policy director and staff attorney for the Ohio Domestic Violence Network.

Safe At Home program

One thing the state has joined other states in doing is creating the Safe At Home program, a confidentiality program run through the Secretary of States office.

Through the program, survivors of domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, rape or sexual battery can get a substitute Post Office box address designated through the Secretary of States office to shield an actual residence from public records.

Private entities arent required to accept the substitute address, but state governmental entities should, according to the Secretary of States office.

The state program was created through an Ohio House bill, and a more recent bill wants to expand the legislation. Currently, the Safe at Home program doesnt address confidentiality needed when a survivor owns or is purchasing a home, or the use of the substitute address in child support or custody proceedings.

House Bill 429 seeks to address those issues. It was passed in the House in June, and is awaiting consideration by the Senate Local Government, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs Committee.

Voting safely

Even with the potential risks, advocates and shelter coordinators say this year has been a little different. More clients and shelter residents have been asking how they can vote.

The YWCA in Dayton has worked to educate survivors on their rights and the empowerment that can come from voting in a safe way. The Dayton facility works to make transportation available for those that need or want it to get to the polls.

We know that when people commit to voting and look at what does that look like for me walking through those steps and writing down the plan makes them much more likely that theyll go through with it, Starr said.

Agencies that break down voting into plans and simple steps just as they do getting employment, education or permanent housing, are able to make the task less overwhelming, Starr said.

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The outdated belief that backbreaking work is good for body and soul has been debunked by new ... [+] research.

Heigh ho, heigh ho, its off to work we go, chanted the spirited little men in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, as they set out to wield miners picks, the whole day through because it was what we like to do. In this fairy tale, the men prepared for and ended their backbreaking workdays singing a lively chorus of Dig, dig, dig, dig, dig, dig, dig, from early morn to night.

But unlike cartoon characters, hard laborers dont look forward to or gleefully sing about endless days of physically demanding work. The commonly-held myth that backbreaking work is good for body and soul has been debunked by previous studies which show it has a negative effect on heart blood circulation and blood supply to the brain which can lead to the development of cardiovascular diseases like high blood pressure, blood clots in the heart, heart cramps and heart failure.

New research from the University of Copenhagen further suggests that hard work can be bad for your brain health. The longitudinal study, published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, is based on data from the Copenhagen Male Study (CMS). The sample included 4,721 Danish men between 40 and 59 years of age who reported data on the type of work they did on a daily basis. Study participants were employed by large Copenhagen-based companies such as DSB, the Danish Defence, KTAS, the Postal Services and the City of Copenhagen. Over the years, researchers compiled health data on the participants, including data on the development of dementia conditions, from 1970 to 2016. The results showed that participants who worked in physically demanding jobs had a 55% higher risk of developing dementia than those who worked in more sedentary positions.

Lead author Kirsten Nabe-Nielsen from the Department of Public Health at the University of Copenhagen explained that the form of physical activity is vital: Before the study we assumed that hard physical work was associated with a higher risk of dementia, she said. It is something other studies have tried to prove, but ours is the first to connect the two things convincingly. Previous research shows that a healthy lifestyle and leisure physical activity such as aerobics reduces the risk of dementia. But the new data show that muscles and joints are not the only parts of the body to be worn down by physical occupations, and the brain and heart suffer, too.

According to Nabe-Nelson, For example, the WHO guide to preventing dementia and disease on the whole mentions physical activity as an important factor. But our study suggests that it must be a good form of physical activity, which hard physical work is not. Guides from the health authorities should therefore differentiate between physical activity in your spare time and physical activity at work, as there is reason to believe that the two forms of physical activity have opposite effects.

The authors of the study concluded that its important for companies to prioritize improving the health of their manual laborers and find healthier ways for them to perform hard physical work. Some innovative programs are already under way to organize hard physical work in such a way that it has an exercise effect. Preventive steps include nutritional education to prevent overweight and onsite exercise programs and strength training to build stamina. In the future, the researchers recommend companies successfully change work procedures to ensure that heavy lifts will have a positive effect rather than wear down the workers.

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Nabe-Nielsen, K. et al. (2020). The effect of occupational physical activity on dementia: Results from the Copenhagen male study. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. DOI.org/10.1111/sms.13846

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Dryland periodization is critical for fast swimming. But it can sometimes feel overwhelming or confusing on how you go about that process.

Do you have a season-long plan for your swimmers in the pool? What about out of the pool? The reality is that most swim programs have a comprehensive season plan for swim workouts but miss out on the benefits of having a season-long dryland program. Dryland plans should not consist of random workouts.

You know the workouts that feel like drawing at random from a deck of cards. Draw a suit, perform an exercise. Draw a number, do that many reps. Effective dryland programs are not chosen at random like a card deck game. They are packed with science. Every exercise, session, and parameter of the dryland plan is in place for a reason. One of our core SURGE Strength principles is the periodization of dryland workouts needs to match a teams or individual swimmers needs. This is successfully done by using the Big 3 phases of periodization. Done right, your team will peak at championships. So, lets find out how to make it happen:

Periodization is the orderly planning of each microcycle, mesocycle, and macrocycle in a dryland program. It ensures that key training principles are cycled throughout the year in a way that promotes peak performance at championship meets. Periodization keeps coaches organized and on-target for meeting their short- and long-term goals. First, we need to learn the vocabulary used when we discuss periodization. Here are how different time periods are measured in cycles:

Next, here are 3 types of dryland periodization models to implement when working with swimmers. Something to keep in mind as we learn about the basics of periodization is that there are many more ways to periodize a dryland plan than just these three. But these are what we recommend to swim coaches:

Linear periodization starts with higher volume and lower intensity workouts, then switches to lower volume and higher intensity as the season progresses. It is great for beginners and youth athletes. Two weeks before a championship, a taper is implemented. Another way to look at linear periodization is to put strength and hypertrophy at the beginning of a season or in the offseason. Then, gradually swap out strength sets for power development. The purpose of linear periodization is to gradually increase intensity over the season in order to peak at championships.

Undulating periodization involves constantly rotating through training variables on a daily or weekly basis. Instead of gradually increasing intensity and decreasing volume over a course of mesocycles, undulate or rotate through these variables within the mesocycle. This style of periodization is best used for advanced athletes. It also works well when swimmers need to consistently perform at their peak. An example is a swimmer who performs well at the end of season championships and qualifies for a bigger meet.

The block periodization method breaks down dryland into distinct training blocks or phases. Each phase, or mesocycle, focuses on a different training variable (i.e. strength, power, endurance, etc.). Keep in mind that multiple variables are being addressed during block periodization, but only one will be highlighted. Block periodization works well around dual meets and holidays during the in-season. Many club teams and even collegiate programs use a variation of this type of programming.

The optimal way to periodize your dryland plan depends on a multitude of factors. These include your teams training age, meet schedule, and swim program set-up, as well as the time and space you have for dryland. Want this professionally done for you? Get started with a customized dryland program for yourself or your team with one of our Dryland Certified Coaches.

In our SURGE Strength Programs, we use all 3 of these periodization models when appropriate as our coaches individualize programs for teams. Inside of the SURGE Strength Dryland Certification, we teach concepts from each periodization structure. This way, coaches learn our hybrid periodization model designed specifically with swim seasons in mind. We take the approach of linear periodization by gradually increasing intensity over the course of a training year while gradually decreasing volume.

We surge through key workout variables (Learn More 8 Workout Variables Every Dryland Program for Swimmers Needs) in each session. This primes the swimmers to perform well in dual meets. It also keeps them, well-rounded athletes. SURGE Strength Programs incorporate training blocks for each mesocycle as the season unfolds. To keep it simple, we stick to the Big 3 training phases:

A strength phase includes a spectrum that ranges from bodyweight exercises up to heavy resistance training movements. Athletes perform about 6 reps of any given movement. However, the programs volume and intensity rely heavily on the teams training history. The main goal of a strength phase is to generate tension and increase exercise tolerance.

Strength-power phases activate muscles by performing high-level strength movements. Then, immediately pairing them with speed and power movements. Supersetting these movements together develops power and athleticism while maintaining strength.

Power phases focus on producing the strength required for an exercise at the fastest speed possible. These phases are best trained when athletes are fresh. They require a large amount of energy and cannot be trained under fatigue.

To learn more about these 3 phases watch the video below from the SURGE Strength Dryland Certification:

By using the principles of periodization, coaches can be informed about their dryland plan. In turn, much of the stress they feel at the end of the season is lifted, and they feel confident that theyve taken the optimal approach to dryland all year. Imagine how much faster swimmers could be if coaches were as intentional all year with dryland as they are with taper. Knowing the science behind dryland training sets up coaches to make the best dryland decisions for their team.

Courtesy of SwimSwams exclusive dryland training partner,SURGE Strength.

SURGE Strength, a strength training brand created byChris Ritter, CEO ofRITTER Sports Performance, aims to build better athletes and faster swimmers through dryland programs, and coaching education.

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MarionMade! Published 7:52 p.m. ET Oct. 26, 2020

The two community clean-ups, like this one at Parks Boulevard, have been a great outcome for those in the probation program and the community.(Photo: Submitted)

Each week, this series shares Marion-Made! stories of our many wonderful people, places, products and programs in the greater Marion community. To read more stories of Marions great people, places, products, and programs, or to share some of your own stories, visit us at marionmade.org or on social media.

Some innovative new programs at the Marion Municipal Court Probation Department are working to help their clients and the community.

One program is paying dividends for downtown Marion. Those on probation can earn $10 an hour towards their fines through community service.Community service is also used as a probation sanction for negative behaviors and for first time offenders in the diversion program. The probation department partners with local charities including the Goodwill store, Habitat for Humanity, the local humane society, and the Salvation Army. In a new effort, they also directed clients to downtown beautification this summer.

They help water flowers, plant mums, clean the alley for Main Street events, wash the sidewalks and repaint benches, said Tom Stotts, chief probation officer with Marion Municipal Court. This alleviates costs to the city as well as beautifies our downtown.

In addition, participants have taken part in a number of block clean-ups led by city councilmembers near Decatur Street and Jefferson Streetand Polk Streets.Mary Street clean-up is in progress.

Its a collaboration elected officials, community volunteers, city dump trucks and community service members. Once the cleanups were finished, a lot of folks said they felt good doing it. They said they would come back and volunteer. It helped beautify those neighborhoods, Stotts shared.

Participants have also helped clean up local parks and seven houses whose owners needed assistance.

A key part of probation involves getting clients into jobs and into treatment if they have addiction issues. Transportation can be a barrier. The probation department has found a creative solution with other local agencies.

Drug court participant Natasha Solis is one the grateful bike program recipients.(Photo: Submitted)

The City of Marion receives unclaimed bikes. Inmates at Marion Correctional Institution repair them. Ten clients have received free bikes so far.

Biking is free and its healthy! said Probation Officer Tim Thacker. It helps them get to their appointments. We could use more bikes.

The bike helps break barriers to get to treatment, to probation and to work. Thats a part of their goals: gain or maintain employment. If substance use is involved in their case, to make sure they are treated, Stotts shared. Its also enjoyable to go ride the Tallgrass Trails.

Probation Officer Tim Thacker and Clerk Bevin Peppard started the program last year. Contact either of them to donate a bike.

Finding employment can be a challenge. The department recently partnered with Ohio Means Jobs and the Marion Naz to hold a job fair.

The weekly POUND exercise class for those on probation and participants in drug court, mental health court and veterans court helps clients in recovery find a positive outlet and counter weight gain that can accompany sobriety.(Photo: Submitted)

One client was hired on the spot! Several others landed interviews the following week, Thacker shared.

Probation officer Lindsey Cochran started a POUND exercise class for clients. The workout program uses lightly weighted drumsticks for a high-energy workout class.

This weekly program is open to those on probation and participants in special courts: drug court, mental health court and veterans court. The goal is to help those in recovery find a positive outlet and counter weight gain that can accompany sobriety. It provides a safe place to exercise with no negative judgement. A local instructor teaches the class for free.

I am very proud of how our probation officers think outside of the box.They go above and beyond their daily job duties by coming up with extracurricular engagements involving prosocial activities for the participants. These activities benefit both the participant and our community, said Judge Teresa Ballinger.

Thirteen people at the probation department supervise 1,300 people on probation. This means these workers need to find kinds of innovative programs that will make a difference to the clients and also in our community.

Im definitely proud of these programs and the officers who sayI want to start a bike program. I want to start an exercise program. I want to do community service. Im proud that the staff want to do the better good for the clients and recognize that we want to be a part of the community, help with transportation and have pro-social activities, Stotts said. The old way of probation, when I first started 20 years ago, was solely to catch people doing something wrong and send them to jail. Yes, there are consequences if you dont follow your probation, but jail is not the goal. Its to get you back as a productive citizen. We want to help people reach that goal. These programs can definitely do that.

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Though organizations such as Vulcan Park and Museum, above, and the Birmingham Zoo, below, have established a new normal, they closed out the Homewood Chamber of Commerces Oct. 20 virtual luncheon by urging the local business community to continue its support through volunteering and partnerships. Journal file photo by Lee Walls.

By Sam Prickett

Birmingham-area nonprofit leaders spoke at the Homewood Chamber of Commerces virtual luncheon Oct. 20 to share how their organizations were adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic and how the community can help them continue to survive.

The hour-long panel featured Birmingham Zoo President and CEO Chris Pfefferkorn, Vulcan Park and Museum President and CEO Darlene Negrotto, HICA! Deputy Director Carlos E. Alemn and Lakeshore Foundation President and CEO Jeff Underwood, all of whom have been forced to pivot to make up for the economic damage of COVID-19.

Revenues at the Birmingham Zoo, for instance, have diminished not only because of the city of Birminghams budget cuts, but because of a decline in ticket sales, which make up about 30% of its overall budget. Now, the zoo faces a $2.5 million deficit for the year, Pfefferkorn said, and it will likely take three years to fully recover.

The zoo has had to lay off staff and cut education programs, because some of its operating costs,such as the $1,000 per day it takes to feed the animals,are fixed.

I cant furlough the animals, Pfefferkorn said. This is their home. So to shut down for three months, as we had to due to COVID you have to get creative.

That meant moving many of the zoos educational programs into the virtual realm, as well as starting an emergency animal fund through which the community could contribute to the animals care.

There was no training we had in our past to prepare us for something like this, but I think were very lucky that we have the community around us that we do, Pfeffekorn said.

Without the community, I dont know what we would have done. We would have maxed our credit cards. I often joke Id be on the highway collecting aluminum cans. I think we would all do what we need to do to make sure that we keep the lights on and, in our case, keep the animals fed, he said. Thankfully, Birmingham is a very philanthropic community, and the cities surrounding it, and they responded and really did help out their zoo.

Vulcan Park and Museum has similarly fixed operating costs.

We cant not have the lights on Vulcan, Negrotto said.

The park stayed open during the pandemic, Negrotto said.

We felt it was very important to allow families a place to come and get some fresh air and some exercise, she said.

But some staffing cuts were needed. Like the zoo, Vulcans educational programs have been moved online, while signature events like the Vulcans Community Awards are being significantly retooled.

But an increase in attendance in recent months has given Negrotto hope that things eventually will return to normal. Weve been, honestly, fairly surprised by the growth over the summer and into the fall in admissions, she said, pointing out that the park has seen attendees from 49 states.

Both Pfefferkorn and Negrotto emphasized their organizations larger economic influence on the surrounding communities. They said the venues attract tourists from around the country who, in turn, spend money in neighboring Over the Mountain cities.

Even though we are a nonprofit, we are an economic generator like most nonprofits in town, Pfefferkorn said.

Essential Services for People Also Suffering

For HICA! and the Lakeshore Foundation, the pandemic emphasized how essential their services are for vulnerable communities. HICA!, the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama, is an advocacy group for Latino and immigrant families in Alabama, while the Lakeshore Foundation provides athletic services and advocacy for people with disabilities.

We had to pivot immediately and figure out how to deliver the services that we normally do in this new environment, Alemn said.

The organizations 24 full-time employees were able to easily switch to working remotely, he said, but then we had to also meet real, basic needs for our community . If youre an undocumented immigrant, youre not eligible for a stimulus check. We have real, dire concerns around food security. And we were really concerned that if people were out of work or coming into contact and being exposed to COVID, that they would not be able to work or be able to pay their rent.

To address these concerns, HICA! partnered with local churches, food banks, and the Levite Jewish Community Center to distribute approximately 500 boxes of food to families in need. It also allocated $10,000 of its operating budget to creating an emergency assistance fund, which was augmented by the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, United Way, local banks and private donors.

We have been able to distribute over $175,000 to families so that they can pay their rent and utilities, he said. Thats been an enormous lift for us, and really, its kept people in their homes.

HICA! also worked with the state and county public health departments to make sure information about COVID-19 was distributed both in English and Spanish, to make sure our community was aware of how grave this pandemic was going to be and all the things that they needed to do to protect themselves and their communities, Alemn said. And weve also been a testing site for folks. We dived right in, to say the least.

The Lakeshore Foundation found itself similarly faced with helping a vulnerable population.

We had to realize that (people with disabilities) need access to physical activity in order to maintain their health, Underwood said. Its this balance between providing some level of programming in a safe way for the clients and staff but also recognizing and addressing the vulnerabilities of the population we serve.

Lakeshores facilities reopened May 18, though appointments are necessary, and the building is deep-cleaned every two hours. For those unwilling or unable to venture into public, Lakeshore implemented new tele-exercise technology, which delivers virtual exercise programs directly to peoples homes.

Groups Need Partners and Volunteers

Though these organizations have established a new normal, they closed out Oct. 20s virtual luncheon by urging the local business community to continue its support through volunteering and partnerships.

I would say to the business community, See us as partners, Underwood said. Dont see us as those people you only hear about with our hand out when we want to do an (event).

Were not just fundraisers, you know? Were providing valuable services to the community. Engage with the nonprofit sector as volunteers, as financial supporters. Serve on our boards of directors. There are lots of ways to engage and support rather than writing a check and we all need those checks written (too).

Pfefferkorn, meanwhile, struck an optimistic note.

We can recover, he said. Weve got the community and weve got some great folks here, and I know we can do it. But I think (a) partnership aspect is critical in doing it, and I would encourage people throughout all the communities to reach out and give us a call.

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