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Working out at Jericho Road Community Health Center (Photo Ginny Rose Stewart // provided by Jericho Road Community Health Center)

Wed, Jan 24th 2024 03:45 pm

Community partners cut ribbon on newly renamed Independent Health Gym and Wellness Center at Jericho Road

Independent Health and Jericho Road Community Health Center announce the renaming of their state-of-the art fitness facility, The Independent Health Gym and Wellness Center at Jericho Road, reaffirming a commitment to promoting health and well-being in east Buffalo.

A press release stated, As one of only two fitness centers on Buffalo's east side, todays ribbon cutting and rededication event marked a milestone in promoting well-being and accessibility to fitness resources for patients of Jericho Road and the entire Buffalo community.

The Independent Health Gym and Wellness Center at Jericho Road has been a cornerstone in promoting a healthy lifestyle, providing cutting-edge fitness equipment, personalized training programs, and a range of wellness services for patients of Jericho Road and families in east Buffalo since it opened in 2019. The gym, at 1021 Broadway, focuses on providing physical therapy and exercise programming for people of all ages, genders, cultures and abilities, and especially individuals with chronic diseases and higher risk medical conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Many members are patients at Jericho Road who are refugees, immigrants, and living in poverty.

Jericho Road Interim CEO Magdalena Nichols said, This fitness center is one of few places where people on the east side of Buffalo can get exercise indoors, and we want to make sure as many people as possible know were here and welcoming to families of all financial means and cultural beliefs and backgrounds. We often prescribe exercise programs as part of our patients overall health and wellness plans, and for many it has been critical to their health outcomes. Its important that the community knows were here and prepared to support them on their wellness journeys in 2024 and beyond.

Fatuma Musa (Photo Ginny Rose Stewart // provided by Jericho Road Community Health Center)

From left, Janet Lawton, Michael Roberson and Sondra Dawes. (Photo Ginny Rose Stewart // provided by Jericho Road Community Health Center)

Jericho Road received major funding from Independent Health in 2019 to help open the gym.

The press release noted, Nearly five years later, the rededication marks a significant milestone in the center's journey, highlighting its continued dedication to fostering a healthier and happier Western New York.

Independent Health President and CEO Michael W. Cropp, M.D., said, At Independent Health, our commitment to the well-being of our community goes beyond traditional health care coverage. We believe that overall wellness extends beyond traditional medical treatments, and we are aligned with Jericho Road in their mission with this gym to empower people to take charge of their health through fitness and preventive care. A healthy community is a thriving community, and we recognize the profound impact that equitable access to fitness resources can have on overall well-being. This initiative aligns with our vision of fostering healthier lives, promoting preventive care, and creating a positive, lasting impact on the communities we serve."

Memberships are $15 per month, but most members qualify for a reduced rate of $5 per month based on various financial and hereditary health considerations. The gym accepts wellness benefits from insurance plans. All memberships include access to classes, quarterly fitness evaluations, and custom exercise program design.

For more information on The Independent Health Gym and Wellness Center at Jericho Road, call 716-431-5141 or visit https://jrchc.org/medical/gym.

Jericho Road Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center with five clinic locations in Buffalo. Visit http://www.jrchc.org to learn more.

Independent Health is an independent, not-for-profit health plan, headquartered in Buffalo, providing health care products and benefits designed to engage consumers in their health and well-being. To learn more, go to http://www.independenthealth.com.

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The popular Brock Functional Inclusive Training (Bfit) Centre, which offers exercise programs aimed at improving the health and quality of life of older adults and those experiencing a wide range of health situations, officially opened its new, state-of-the-art facility Wednesday.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony held for the Centre, previously known as the Brock-Niagara Centre for Health and Well-Being, was attended by industry and community partners, Brock employees and student volunteers, Bfit Centre members and representatives from all levels of government.

Bfit moved from its previous location on Lockhart Drive to the new space at the Walker Sports and Abilities Centre at Canada Games Park one year ago this month. Bfits state-of-the-art, 13,000-square-foot facility includes modern equipment and space for the Centres supervised community exercise programs that benefit older adults, cancer patients and survivors, cardiac patients and individuals living with multiple sclerosis, amputations, Parkinsons disease and spinal cord injury.

Brock President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg, who was one of several speakers at the event, emphasized the Universitys long-standing connection and service to the Niagara community.

Clarence and Ruth Braun, members of the Brock Functional Inclusive Training (Bfit) Centre, speak with Bfit staff member and Brock University PhD candidate Taranjot Kaur Dhillon (right) at the facilitys grand opening on Wednesday, Jan. 24.

Since the institutions founding 60 years ago, Brock University has been wholly committed to serving its community, she said. We arent just in this community, we are of this community, and the official opening of this world-class centre is evidence of that.

With nearly 800 active members, Bfit offers a welcoming, accessible and safe space for seniors and people experiencing a variety of health situations to practise physical activity among their peers and with guidance from professional kinesiologists and students studying Kinesiology, Medical Sciences, Recreational Therapy and Gerontology.

A lot of our members enjoy coming to the facility because they feel like theyre part of a community, said Deborah OLeary, Bfit Centre Director and Acting Associate Vice-President, Research, Brock University. They make friends with people who have experienced similar life situations, such as a heart attack, cancer or losing a partner, and are inspired by members who make the time to prioritize their fitness and health.

OLeary said members enjoy interacting and bonding with Brock students who volunteer with Bfits programs through their course curriculum, practicum placements and co-curricular programs such as Med Plus and Fit Link.

The intergenerational aspect of Bfits programs benefits both our members and students, she said. Members receive support through individualized activity plans and supervision that ensures they are using the equipment and performing exercises correctly, while students have the opportunity to work one-on-one with seniors and people living with injury or disease, which prepares them for future careers in health care.

Jim Davis found Bfit more than a decade ago when he was looking for a gym that could provide the assistance he needed as a person with cerebral palsy.

Having the students here has been excellent, he said. My wife and I come here five days a week and stay here for three hours a day and we get all the help we could possibly need.

Carol Reid has been a Bfit member for 15 years.

Its good for me to get me up and out of the house and moving, she said. There are a lot of great people. Its a very caring community.

In addition to helping people in Niagara live healthy and active lives and providing students with meaningful experiential learning opportunities, Bfit also contributes to multi-disciplinary research that is advancing the understanding of human health and aging.

During his undergraduate studies, Matthieu Dagenais (BSc 16) worked closely with Bfit members to help build their confidence and maintain independence while improving their cardiovascular and muscular fitness, balance and stability. Now as a Bfit staff member and Brock PhD candidate in Applied Health Sciences Population and Behavioural Health, Dagenais is conducting research under the supervision of Kinesiology Professor Kimberley Gammage that investigates positive body image and physical activity across the lifespan.

Through research at Bfit, members contribute to the training of students and inform studies that help develop new and modify existing programming that aims to improve the health, well-being and quality of life for older adults, including the Bfit members themselves, he said. Our labs research has led to the enhancement of online fitness programs that promote exercise, social interaction, quality instruction and well-being in diverse populations.

The positive impact Bfit is making in the local community can also be attributed to its ongoing partnerships with community organizations and the financial support it receives from industry and government.

The Centres SeniorFit program is supported by TD Bank Group through the Ready Commitment, and its online exercise programming received a $25,000 boost this past June from the Government of Ontario via the Seniors Community Grant. Bfit also recently received a $30,000 donation from the Rankin Cancer Run to support Active Beyond Cancer, a new group exercise program for people living with cancer.

Brock University is showing leadership when it comes to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate in this province, said Daisy Wai, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister for Seniors and Accessibilities. Bfit and Brock Universitys SeniorFit classes are so important for seniors. The classes and Centre will help more seniors be able to stay fit, healthy and socially connected.

Bfits new space is also possible thanks to the federal, provincial and municipal representatives who championed capital investments for the Canada Summer Games, and the Universitys continuing partnerships with the Niagara Region, the City of St. Catharines and the City of Thorold.

For more information on Bfits programs and initiatives, visit the Centres website at brocku.ca/bfit

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Crash diets may work against you and may make weight loss more difficult. Photo / 123rf

Those trying to kick-start their weight loss or wanting to lose a few pounds before a big event or holiday may be tempted to try a crash diet. While its true that to lose weight you need to eat fewer calories than your body uses each day, crash diets may actually work against you and may make weight loss more difficult.

Crash diets have been around for years, but have stayed popular more recently thanks to influencers and social media. Typically, these diets involve drastically reducing calorie intake to 800-1200 calories a day for a few weeks at a time. Proponents of these diets claim they can lead to rapid weight loss, which may explain why they have such a significant appeal.

Indeed, research has shown these diets can be very effective for certain people.

In a study of 278 adults with obesity, a 12-week crash diet of 810 calories a day led to greater weight loss after 12 months than people who reduced their calories only by portion control. The crash diet group lost an average of nearly 11kg versus 3kg in the moderate diet group.

Similarly, one study showed that very low-calorie diets may be beneficial for people with type-2 diabetes. The researchers found that 60 per cent of participants who ate 600 calories a day for eight weeks were able to put their type-2 diabetes into remission. They also lost about 15kg on average.

A follow-up at 12 weeks showed participants put about 3kg back on but, importantly, their blood sugar levels remained similar.

But while these diets may lead to short-term weight loss success in some people, they can have the long-term consequence of damaging your metabolism. This may explain why about 80 per cent of diets fail with the person ultimately putting all the weight they lost back on, or even gaining more than they lost.

Your metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions in the body. Its responsible for converting the food we eat into energy and storing any surplus energy as fat. Your metabolism is affected by many things, including diet, exercise and your hormones. Crash diets affect all these components.

With a crash diet, you consume far less food than normal. This means your body doesnt need to use as much energy (calories) to digest and absorb the foods youve eaten. You also lose muscle. All these factors lower metabolic rate meaning the body will burn fewer calories when not exercising.

In the short term, crash diets can lead to feelings of tiredness, which makes doing any activity (let alone a workout) challenging. This is because less energy is available and what is available is prioritised for life-sustaining reactions.

In the long term, crash diets can change the hormone makeup of our bodies. They increase our stress hormones, such as cortisol. And over an extended period, typically months, high cortisol levels can cause our bodies to store more fat.

Crash diets can also reduce levels of the hormone T3, which is produced by the thyroid gland. Its critical in regulating our basal metabolic rate (the number of calories your body needs to sustain itself). Long-term changes in T3 levels can lead to hypothyroidism and weight gain.

Together, all these changes make the body more adept at putting on weight when you begin consuming more calories again. And these changes may exist for months, if not years.

If youre trying to lose weight, the best strategy is to follow a long-term, gradual weight-loss diet.

Gradual diets have been shown to be more sustainable and have a less negative impact on your metabolic rate than crash diets. Gradual diets can also help maintain energy levels enough to exercise, which can help you lose weight.

These types of diet also preserve the function of our mitochondria the calorie-burning powerhouses in our muscles. This creates a greater capacity for burning calories even after we finish dieting.

The ideal diet is one that reduces body weight by about 0.5 to 1kg a week. The number of calories youll need to eat per day will depend on your starting weight and how physically active you are.

Eating certain foods can also help maintain your metabolism while dieting.

Fats and carbohydrates use fewer calories to power digestion, compared with protein. Indeed, high-protein diets increase your metabolic rate 11-14 per cent above normal levels, whereas diets high in carbohydrates or fats can only do this by 4-8 per cent. As such, try to ensure about 30 per cent of your days calories are made up of protein when trying to lose weight.

High-protein diets also help you feel fuller for longer. One study found that, when a participants diet consisted of 30 per cent protein, they consumed 441 calories fewer over the 12-week study period compared with a 15 per cent protein diet. This ultimately led to 5kg weight loss, of which 3.7kg was fat loss.

While it may be tempting to crash diet if youre trying to lose weight fast, it could have long-term consequences for your metabolism. The best way to lose weight is to slightly reduce the number of calories you need per day, exercise and eat plenty of protein.

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As winter sets in, its a challenge for families to contend with countless days indoors with kids spending endless hours lost on video screens.

Maks Chmerkovskiy of Dancing with the Stars is teaming up with Great Wolf Lodge to share unexpected, simple ways to help keep families active this winter. Maks spoke with Pete Scalia about how his family uses game nights and cooking meals together to help avoid the winter blues. In addition, he shares how families can take the outdoors, inside at one of the nations largest waterpark resorts, where families can experience a number of different active adventures from rock-climbing and ropes courses to a family-friendly Adventure Training program. The goal, avoid cabin fever and develop family-friendly activities to get everyone moving while creating family bonding moments.

For more information, visit http://www.GreatWolf.com

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Nikki Haley on Saturday escalated her attacks on Donald J. Trump, directly criticizing his mental acuity for the first time a day after the former president appeared to confuse her for Nancy Pelosi, the former House Speaker, during his Friday night rally in New Hampshire.

In a news conference with reporters after her campaign event in Peterborough, N.H., Ms. Haley stopped short of calling Mr. Trump mentally unfit. But she did question whether he would be on it enough to lead the nation.

My parents are up in age, and I love them dearly, she said. But when you see them hit a certain age, there is a decline. Thats a fact ask any doctor, there is a decline.

At his rally, the former president accused Ms. Haley of failing to provide proper security during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, and connected her to the House committee that later investigated it. Ms. Haley, who was not holding a government role at the time of the attack, had been at home in South Carolina that day, according to campaign officials.

The former governor of South Carolina and a United Nations ambassador under Mr. Trump, Ms. Haley, 52, opened her presidential bid this year with calls for new generational leadership and mental competency tests for candidates who are 75 or older. Though she has continued to emphasize those calls throughout her candidacy, she has reserved her most pointed attacks about mental fitness for President Biden and Congress, which she calls the most privileged nursing home in the country.

The last time she came this close to knocking Mr. Trump directly was in October, after he criticized Israels prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and referred to Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, as very smart. Responding to those remarks, Ms. Haley said: To go and criticize the head of a country who just saw massive bloodshed no, thats not what we need in a president.

Since her election night speech after the Iowa caucuses, Ms. Haley has been sharpening her case against the former president, lumping Mr. Trump with Mr. Biden as backward-looking and barriers to an American revival. At her event in Keene, N.H., she criticized Mr. Trump on his leadership tone and asked the audience if they really wanted two fellas in their 80s competing for the presidency.

I wasnt even in D.C. on Jan. 6 I wasnt in office then, she told the audience on Friday.

In a subsequent news conference, she suggested that the country was in too vulnerable of a state to have a leader who is mentally unfit.

Its a concern, and its what Americans should be thinking about, she said.

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A West Seattle Junction business (and longtime WSB sponsor) is expanding and celebrating.

A little over a year after Bryan Habas took over Fitness Together West Seattle (upstairs at 4546 California SW), hes excited about adding more room to serve clients. He explains, We are expanding by leasing and renovating the 770sf of office space adjacent to us to add to our 1080sf. We have connected the two spaces now and it will give us a lobby/reception area, separate staff break room, and an exercise space large enough for small group classes.

Bryan adds, This will give us 3 total separate semi-private workout spaces and we will be able to take new clients at some of the most popular time slots again (before and after typical work hours) which we havent been able to offer for a few years because we were at capacity. The small-group classes are an addition to what Fitness Together West Seattle has been offering, though his trainers have experience with them: We will limit class size to 5 or 6 to maintain the personal touch and connection with our clients.

Visit the studio Friday night (January 26) starting at 5:45 pm for a party and a peek at the expanded space. And check out the deal FTWS is offering if youre thinking about personal training services: We are offering 50% off the first month of a membership or 15% off any package of sessions up to 50. Contact info is here.

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ALFRED Alfred State marked the opening of the Shults Fitness Studio, located on the first floor of Shults Hall and giving students and faculty another fitness space.

Brooke Scianna, coordinator of campus recreation, said she is pleased with the transformation of the space.

It was important to create this space to give students an opportunity to exercise in a space that they feel comfortable in, she said. This is a small space where you can learn what works best for you. It also provides a space for those that do not feel comfortable in bigger gyms.

The space, open to faculty, staff and students, has spin bikes, free weights, yoga mats and balls, seated benches, resistance bands and kettle bells.

The Shults Fitness Studio is the second new space opened on campus for student recreation use in the last year. Last winter, The Studio opened in the Pioneer Center.

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