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One of my favorite activities when speaking to a group people on fitness is what I call "creative lifting." Very simply, it involves bringing a 5-pound dumbbell to the front of the room and asking each participant to lift the weight differently than the person before them.
Needless to say, by the time the 10th person has volunteered, the movements are a sight to behold, even though there are hundreds of ways to move dumbbells "through space." The best part of this drill is that it makes people think outside the proverbial box.
My main reason for encouraging individuals to participate in this exercise is to take some of the perceived complexity out of weight training and help people develop confidence at the prospect of working out on their own.
While the power of marketing has been responsible for booming sales in at home exercise DVDs, I have always maintained that there is only a fixed number of ways a dumbbell held in the hand can move through space. Fortunately, moving that dumbbell in conjunction with other movements of the body or use of other limbs can add more than one muscle group and ultimately work the body more effectively.
The complexity of working the body not only through creative movement of dumbbells but also by forcing other parts of the body to resist that downward pull called gravity adds to the mix and significantly increases the choices in one's program.
The science of training, nutrition, creating muscle balance, symmetry and managing injury properly while learning proper techniques is always best left to the professional fitness trainer, though the simplicity of movements to achieve a phenomenal workout are many. The squat, for example, is a classic weight-resistance movement and typified in functional daily activities by sitting down and standing up from a chair. Yet it can also be turned into a demanding workout. Anyone who is uncertain of what this movement does for the body need only to perform how many times they can stand up and sit down in one minute. Try this some time to increase both your cardiovascular efficiency and leg strength. If your knees are in pain, sit on a couple phone books or firm pillows so your knee angles are less extreme.
Your fitness program is not limited to squats only. A few things to remember in your "creative quest" are the following:
Weight is weight: Whether it's a can of soup, or a cinder block, weight is a unit of measure only. If you can find a safe way to hold it, and can weigh it in advance, use it. I had one client who would fill an iron cooking pot with stones for some of her lifts from the ground to build her legs.
Harness gravity: Some of the greatest muscular improvements and growth can be harnessed from fighting the force of gravity only. Just look at the body of a gymnast to appreciate the muscular effect of resisting this force.
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CKO Kickboxing Health Fitness Franchise Continues Rapid Growth with New Seattle Gym Opening on July 1
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SEATTLE, June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CKO Kickboxing, one of the fastest-growing health fitness franchises, will open its first cardio kickboxing gym on 15901 Westminster Way in Shoreline on Saturday, July 7. The high-quality, cross-training gym provides a family-friendly setting to Seattle residents and northern suburban Seattle residents who are looking for an alternative to Pilates, yoga, martial arts, cross-fit and spinning classes.
Grand Opening festivities are in the works for July 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to CKO Kickboxing of Seattle owner Garett Renon.
Plans include a live DJ and a big party atmosphere with food. There'll be tons of giveaways including boxing gloves and equipment, personal training sessions, and discounts on memberships.
CKO Kickboxing, whose franchisees include many former military members, is offering a 10 percent discount to current and former service personnel as well as police and fire personnel. Students and teachers also receive a 10-percent discount.
"I was a mechanical engineer working for the Department of Defense for 7 years. I hated just about every minute of it. But I've always had a passion for fitness. I am a triathlete, soccer player, snowboarder and student of Martial Arts. I remember back when I was 7 years old my parents enrolled me into a Taekwondo school. We finished every class by doing push-ups and sit-ups. I continued the routine every day for years and I have never really stopped working out since," said Renon, age 30.
When his wife, who is in the Navy, was transferred to Seattle recently, he got the chance to change his life.
"I decided to follow my passion of fitness," he said. "I hated the 9-5 office lifestyle. I can't wait to just get in there and start changing people's lives and help them lose weight."
He had his choice of fitness franchises to invest in.
"The difference in attitude from the big-box health fitness franchises and CKO Kickboxing was like night and day. The people at CKO Kickboxing felt more caring. They were very welcoming and very friendly. It was like a family. They want you to succeed. At the other franchises I looked at I felt like I was a number," he said. "Not only do I love the family atmosphere at CKO I also believe in the workout 100%! Over the last 5 years I have been a personal trainer and a group fitness instructor at multiple gyms including the Military FIP program. The CKO workout is the best total body workout I have ever done. It is the best workout I have seen to help people lose weight, build muscle, and improve motor skills. The best part is you can achieve these results in as little as 1 hour a day, 3-4 times a week."
"I am in Seattle following my dream. I can't wait for the gym to open and offer cardio boxing classes in Seattle," he said.
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Grand Reopening Weekend Set for Newly Remodeled Life Time Fitness Henderson Center August 18-19
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Life Time Fitness (LTM):
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Grand opening to feature tours and demonstrations that highlight Life Times state-of-the-art amenitiesincluding complimentary towel service, new, state-of-the-art equipment, programming and services:
Note to editors, news directors and photo departments: Media seeking access to the club prior to the event or with special requests should contact KJ Leinberger at 952-229-7162 or kleinberger@lifetimefitness.com.
About Life Time Fitness, Inc. As The Healthy Way of Life Company, Life Time Fitness (LTM) helps organizations, communities and individuals achieve their total health objectives, athletic aspirations and fitness goals by engaging in their areas of interest or discovering new passions both inside and outside of Life Times distinctive and large sports, professional fitness, family recreation and spa destinations, most of which operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Companys Healthy Way of Life approach enables customers to achieve this by providing the best programs, people and places of uncompromising quality and value. As of June 7, 2012, the Company operated 105 centers under the LIFE TIME FITNESS and LIFE TIME ATHLETIC(SM) brands in the United States and Canada. Additional information about Life Time centers, programs and services is available at lifetimefitness.com.
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Medway's Cybex makes premium exercise equipment
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There was a time when exercise equipment meant free weights, resistance machines, stationary bicycles and treadmills.Not anymore, and certainly not at Cybex International lnc. The Medway company manufactures premium exercise equipment, primarily for commercial use. Its product line includes a full range of strength and cardiovascular training machines. All are designed using exercise science to reflect the natural movement of the body. It even has its own research institute.
Cybex fitness equipment is engineered to produce optimal results for users from the first-time exerciser to the professional athlete, the company states. Cybex designs and builds its products in the U.S.A. for a wide range of facilities, from commercial health clubs to home gyms, in more than 85 countries worldwide.
Cybex is owned by John Aglialoro, who serves as the companys chairman and CEO, and Arthur W. Hicks Jr., its president and chief operating officer.
Hicks recently discussed Cybex with Daily News staff writer Bob Tremblay.
QUESTION: When was the business started?
ANSWER: The original Cybex was founded as a division of Lumex Inc. a therapeutic health and hospital products company that acquired the patent for the first Cybex product, an isokinetic testing device in 1970.
Lumex developed into a major designer and manufacturer of performance measurement and rehabilitation systems, with the Cybex brand becoming known nationally and internationally. Sports teams, such as the Dallas Cowboys, and individual athletes, including boxer Muhammad Ali and pitcher Tom Seaver, used Cybex equipment in their athletic training programs.
Q: Why was the business started?
A: Cybex began in 1970 as a division of Lumex Inc. During the 1980s and 1990s, the business expanded to meet the growing demand for fitness equipment, including variable resistance strength systems, stationary bicycles, rowers, treadmills and more.
The transition to the focus on state-of-the-art fitness equipment was completed in 1998 with the sale of the isokinetic business and acquisition of Tectrix, a California-based manufacturer of bikes and steppers.
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Mower County Senior Center: The mind is often the limiting factor to physical exercise
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We are sweating a lot of things these days, but in at least one case, this is a good thing.
The physical and mental benefits of vigorous exercise have become increasingly clear in recent years. So has the linkage between fitness and diet. While good health habits alone cannot stave off the effects of aging, those who do practice good health habits give themselves an edge in old age.
Baby Boomers enjoy experiences, rather than just activities. They are also known to go to great lengths to resist the realities of aging.
If seniors are otherwise healthy into their 70s and even 80s, there is no physical reason they can't engage in strenuous physical activities. Social attitudes about the physical capabilities of older bodies are slowly changing but remain an impediment to healthy aging for many seniors.
No matter what your age, it is important to exercise. The earlier you incorporate it into a regular routine, the better off you will be.
Here at the senior center, we have many exercise programs to meet your needs. We offer discounts for the classes if you are a senior center member, but you don't have to be a member to attend. There are also free exercise programs three days of the week. We are making it easy and fun for you to get your workouts in. Now all you have to do is come down and check it out.
Mark your calendars for July 2, when the senior center is doing a fundraiser at Pizza Ranch. Join us for an evening meal, and the senior center gets the tips and a percentage of the evening's income. The board, staff and members will be waiting on your tables that evening. Hope to see you there.
Upcoming events
Monday: Blood Pressure, 9 a.m.; cards, pinochle, duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Exercise with Evie, 1 p.m.; Zumba, 5:30 p.m.; Zumba 7 p.m.
Tuesday: Silver Sneakers, 8:30 a.m.; Exercise with Evie, 9 a.m.; cards, pinochle, duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Zumba, 3 p.m.; Zumba Gold, 4 p.m.; Silver Sneakers, 4:30 p.m.
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Weight Loss Supplements Featuring Green Coffee Bean Extract Get Media Exposure by Nation's Most Recognized TV Doctor
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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 25, 2012
As seen on Dr Oz TV, Green Coffee Bean Extract sparked the onset of one of the biggest weight loss discussions and supplement debates of the year.
As summer sets in and those looking to lose excess weight faster with quick fixes or extra boosts,choosing a weight loss supplement containing pure green coffee bean extract may be the best choice, and heres why.
The "latest and greatest miracle way to lose weight fast and easy" exploded into the supplement industry with sufficient science, literature, and belief like no other product has done before.
But what is all the fuss about? Lets walk down the path of setting the record straight about green coffee extract for weight loss as it all starts with the science involved.
What is it? Its the pure extract of raw green coffee beans which contain a beneficial nutrient compound known as chlorogenic acid.
While the initial research is impressive, the green coffee bean extract science was fueled by a study examining the health effects of pure chlorogenic acid as an isolated ingredient in a recent double blind, placebo controlled atmosphere (the gold-standard of clinical studies) involving individuals of all weight sizes.
After nearly 3 months of completed evaluation, the University controlled clinical study was lead to believe green coffee bean extract can boost the bodys natural ability to burn fat faster and regulate blood-sugar levels while supplying the body with extra healing antioxidants.
These were only the highlights of the green coffee extract health benefits discovered in this small, but promising pilot study.
The scientific information was later leaked and shared at the American Chemical Societys 243rd annual meeting, indicating the pure green coffee bean extract is set to take on a much longer and larger study involving more participants for further evaluation and summation.
Read More..Weight Watchers not about dieting, but learning how to eat
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CUMBERLAND Weight Watchers helps people lose weight, eat healthier, be healthier and teaches positive self talk, said Millie Snyder, president and CEOof Weight Watchers of West Virginia and sections of Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee.
Weight Watchers is not about dieting but rather learning how to eat. So many of us struggle every day, the struggle ends when you learn how to eat, said Snyder, who noted eating right can help people avoid health problems and costs. We do everything but fix the food for you. So many people look to Weight Watchers to learn how to eat healthier.
Eating healthier doesnt mean eating more expensively. A bag of apples lasts longer and costs about the same as a bag of chips, Snyder said.
A recently released Agriculture Department study found that most fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods costs less than foods high in fat, sugar and salt, according to a story by The Associated Press.
Cheap food that provides few nutrients may actually be expensive for the consumer from a nutritional economy perspective, whereas food with higher retail price that provides large amounts of nutrients may actually be quite cheap, the study said.
Childhood obesity is becoming a problem in this area and everywhere, Snyder said. Growing up I was always outside, moving, walking or doing something. You rarely see that today in this age of electronics.
And surgeries aimed at fixing obesity arent working, Snyder said.
Operating on the digestive tract doesnt educate the brain on how to eat food, said Snyder. So many people that have had the surgery will find a way to stretch their stomachs.
In some cases, where health problems arent hereditary, healthier eating can lower cholesterol, help people with diabetes wean themselves from insulin and can help with knee problems, Snyder said.
The complexities attached to all of the health issues are solvable, wrote Snyder in an editorial recently published in the Charleston(W.Va.) Gaz-ette. We want to be able to offer high-quality care for less than so many people think.What it costs to put oneself in a better place is worth more than money.
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Smart Lunches Adds Barbara Lynch and Debi Kleiman as Advisors to Enhance Category Leadership and Support Growth
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BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire -06/25/12)- Smart Lunches (www.smartlunches.com), the Boston-based online solution that brings nutrition to kids and convenience to their parents -- while ensuring that schools, daycare centers and summer camps provide healthy lunches to their students and campers -- announced two new additions to its team of advisors.
Barbara Lynch, a James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur, and Debi Kleiman, President of the Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange (MITX), join Smart Lunches at a time when the company and its business model are gaining tremendous momentum and acceptance. Since its launch in September of 2011, the company has added an impressive roster of 35 forward-thinking schools, daycare centers and summer camps, resulting in a tripling of the volume of lunches provided in the past two months alone.
Lynch, Founder and CEO of Barbara Lynch Gruppo which includes such acclaimed Boston eateries as No. 9 Park, B&G Oysters, The Butcher Shop, Sportello and Menton, brings her expertise in food and nutrition to advise the company. She will work closely with Smart Lunches' on-staff nutritionist. "I'm excited about helping Smart Lunches creatively serve an unmet need with well-balanced, kid-friendly lunches made with fresh fruits and vegetables and other minimally processed ingredients," said Lynch. "Smart Lunches is already highly rated by children and parents alike -- but the Company's management is determined to do even more, and I'm thrilled to be a part of a team that will clearly be proactive about setting new standards on children's everyday diets."
Debi Kleiman, President of MITX, brings deep experience in digital marketing and consumer brands. Previously, Kleiman was VP, Product Marketing & Sales Operations at Communispace. Before that, she held marketing management positions at Oral-B (a division of Procter & Gamble), Welch's and the Coca-Cola Company. Said Kleiman: "By combining today's innovation in ecommerce with entrepreneurship, Smart Lunches has found the most convenient way for parents to give their kids the lunches they'd like them to have. As a mom myself, I know that parents are busy and our kids want to eat good stuff for lunch. There just aren't a lot of options that can help on both fronts. But meals from Smart Lunches fit right in, and I'm eager to have the chance to help get the word out."
"Barbara and Debi joining as advisors has added excitement to the atmosphere at our new headquarters in downtown Boston. Their enthusiasm and knowledge of today's food ecosystem and their skill at building great brands will be invaluable assets," said CEO Emily Green. "Based on feedback from kids, parents and schools, we're continuing to raise the bar on providing appetizing, nutritious meals. Our summer menu has parents across the state thrilled to get a break from packing their campers' lunch every day. Adding Barbara and Debi to our team will help us achieve our goal of having 50 Boston-area partners by Fall."
About Smart Lunches: Smart Lunches' online ordering and meal delivery service brings nutrition and convenience to parents and kids, while making life easier for schools, daycare centers and camps.
Smart Lunches is located in Boston, Massachusetts and is a proud member of 12 x 12 (www.twelvebytwelve.org), which brings together leading entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and business service providers committed to accelerate promising new businesses in Massachusetts. The company gives back by sharing a portion of its earnings with its partners and by contributing to other programs to support underprivileged children -- proving great businesses can do great things while having a higher purpose.
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Mercy Health System targets bariatric patients with Health eCooking weight loss video recipes
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WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
For thousands of obese Philadelphians, Mercy Bariatrics website is a resource for weight loss recipes, fitness tips, bariatric support and a link to weight loss surgeons.
In less than a year, Mercy Health Systems program has identified hundreds of new bariatric patients in the Philadelphia region using a marketing campaign that focuses on web, email and social media. This digital campaign is fueled with bariatric recipes and articles from Baldwin Publishing.
The first quarter delivered 134 calls to the call center asking for appointments, and almost 30 appointment requests came from the website, says Gabrielle DeTora, Interim Vice President of Marketing for Mercy Health System.
Weight loss surgery patients need to make drastic dietary changes following surgery. Health eCooking video recipes teach them how to prepare low calorie bariatric recipes. Web articles on weight loss procedures; nutrition advice and fitness build relationships through social sharing on Mercys Bariatric Facebook page.
A bariatric eNewsletter, also from Baldwin Publishing, engages people considering the procedure and showcases Mercys long-term relationships with bariatric patients. An integrative campaign including radio, print and billboards across the city send thousands of web visits to http://www.mercybariatrics.org/.
Baldwin's bariatric recipes and articles are an easily accessible marketingtool that helps weight loss surgery patients succeed. Baldwin Publishing's holistic approach to bariatric marketing is extremely valuable, says DeTora.
About Mercy Health System
Mercy Health System is the largest Catholic healthcare system serving the Delaware Valley and is a member of Catholic Health East, a multi-institutional Catholic health system co-sponsored by9 religious congregations and Hope Ministries. Mercy Health System is comprised of more than 6,500 caring, highly skilled employees focused on creating an outstanding patient-care experience. As a market leader for quality clinical outcomes Mercy Health System is a significant force in creating an environment where competence and compassionate care meet.
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Ask Matt: The Killing Post-Mortem, Bunheads, Longmire, More
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Question: I've been mulling over the ending of The Killing for a week now. Up until the series finale (which is what it should be), I was convinced that the writers hadn't known who the killer would be when they started the series. This was always a pet peeve of mine with soap operas. How can you plot a murder without a murderer? The main problem with this is that the actor playing the murderer doesn't have the background knowledge to act his or her scenes. Though using twice as many episodes as they needed, I could sort of see in the finale how they were setting things up. To truly see if that's the case, I'd have to re-watch the first couple of episodes, which I don't want to do.
But I read this week that Jamie Anne Allman only learned she was the killer before the last episode. How can show runners do this? Is it just that they want to keep the actors guessing as well as the audience? If an actor plays a role and shows some nuances that might be guilt, is that so bad? Maybe that's why Columbo was so much fun years ago. Watching the actor play the role and trying not to show guilt was one of the reasons we watched! I liked The Killing, and watched it all, even though I hated the ending of the first season. The actors were good, but the characters left something to be desired. I think Linden and Holder should be allowed to move on. If they're back, I won't be watching. Just wanted to know your opinion. Myra
Matt Roush: We're definitely on the same page about being willing to let this one move on without us. (If it is renewed, which would surprise me, I'm sure I'd check in out of duty, but the thought doesn't thrill me.) There was some very good acting throughout the run of The Killing although the great Michelle Forbes was thoroughly wasted until the very end of the second season and the moodiness and atmosphere carried me a long way past the numerous red herrings, but I'm not sure this is an experiment I'm eager to see repeated again unless the story picked up in intensity without lapsing into such chronic mopeyness. (This would be a setting ripe for a serial killer, but let's not give them any ideas.)
Regarding Jamie Anne Allman as Poor Aunt Terry, whose motive for sending the car into the drink (regardless of who was in the trunk) seemed a bit of a stretch, she really nailed that scene of confession, didn't she? Thinking back on the series as a whole, her caretaking the family can be interpreted as expiating guilt, but like you, I'm not willing to relive any of this to see if there were embedded clues. Like most of the cast, her work was shrouded in an ambiguity on purpose, I would think that would allow us to both suspect and empathize with her, whichever way the story went. And I was OK with the fact that there were basically two killers: Jamie just being too inept to finish the deed. (The one twist I loathed was seeing now-Mayor Richmond go back to corrupt business as usual, a cheaply cynical and unearned transition; plus even with connections, Ames would have to be implicated by proximity with Rosie's death after Terry's confession, right? But let's not nitpick.) There was no way a finish after this long and polarizing a build-up would please everyone, and I guess I'd put myself in the intrigued but underwhelmed and unmoved column.
Question: I watched The Killing this year, and wasn't too concerned that we didn't know who Rosie's killer was at the end of last season as it appears many were, and the ending was truly a shocker at least for me! When will we know if it's been renewed for next year? The two main characters are extremely talented, and their chemistry has started to work (not that I think they should fall in love!) but their teamwork has fallen into an easy rhythm well worth watching. So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for another season? Holly
Matt Roush: I haven't a clue when AMC will decide to pull the trigger one way or the other; could be soon, but since the show is clearly in limbo, with ratings down year to year amid a critical and fan backlash, they don't have to make the call until the contracts expire, which according to a Variety story isn't until later this year. My mail is split pretty much down the middle on this one, but for me, I'm satisfied they finally solved this case and would regard cancellation as something of a mercy Killing.
Question: What are the actual chances that Joel Kinnaman gets an Emmy nomination for The Killing? I think he's fantastic on that show. Chad [from Twitter]
Matt Roush: I agree; he and Mireille Enos (who was nominated last year) often rose above the material, and he was especially strong this season. But to be realistic, the show got such a bad rap in the second year it's hard to imagine even its best assets being considered very strongly. Kinnaman faces a particularly steep challenge, because the supporting actor drama field is so strong, with multiple contenders from shows including Mad Men, Breaking Bad, The Good Wife and Justified, to name a very few.
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