Search Weight Loss Topics:

Page 132«..1020..131132133134..140150..»

Home » Exercise Programs » Page 132

Whats the vision you have in your head of P.E. class? Hoping not to get picked last in dodgeball? Are you climbing a rope?

Thats what physical education was for a lot of people. But now, in many schools, technology is crafting the next generation of gym class while teachers focus more on mental health than getting fit.

Listen to the story here:

There was definitely a rope that needed to be climbed, Mike Graham laughed remembering his P.E. classes growing up. Hes taught for over 20 years, now at Williamsburg Elementary in Geneva. Last year he was named the Illinois Elementary P.E. Teacher of Year.

P.E. has evolved quite a bit since he started. For one, physical fitness isnt the goal, especially at his K-5 grade levels.

There's really no research that supports like a training effect on prepubescent kids, right? said Graham. You're not going to make these fitness freaks out of these kids by my two-day-a-week program.

He believes in 2020 his class should strive to be about health, both physical and social-emotional.

Thats why in Grahams gym theres a giant poster hung on the wall that says, I see you. I care about you. I want you to succeed.

He got the sign idea from Twitter. Hes been active on social media for years, building a network of other teachers. In many schools, like Grahams, hes the only P.E. teacher. So its easy to fall into a routine.

Getting them to, to shift the whole paradigm and flip it upside down and say like This is another classroom. Gym the biggest classroom in the school and we're here, we're learning things and we're working on different skills, he said. If theres no reason behind the game, Im just a glorified activity director.

Graham has a website where he curates his class and keeps parents up to date. He also has a YouTube channel sharing his lessons, like one where his students play a rollerskating balance game thats connected to an iPad app called Classroom Roulette.

Over in Sycamore, Shelly Tranchita teaches high school P.E. She also has a YouTube channel where she and her club of Chita Girls -- a nod to her last name -- make fitness tutorials.

Their health & wellness club produces a podcast too, where Tranchita and a student have health-related conversations with other students and teachers.

She says its time to stop seeing physical education as limited to physical.

I think just as the research comes through and as we learn more, the physical is the mental, the mental is the physical and they hold hands and they're tied together, she said.

Her Mind & Body fitness class is an exercise in that concept. Sometimes its an uptempo workout, sometimes they venture into breathing and meditation.

I do some chanting medititations -- which the first time we do it everyone looks at me like I have five heads -- but then the feedback that I get from that is 'Oh my gosh, let's do it again, I felt amzaing afterwards,' said Tranchita.

In 2017 , Illinois rescinded its daily P.E. requirement. Several bills since have pushed for a mandatory minutes minimum that aligns with national standards, but its failed to find legislative footing.

SHAPE America sets those standards for teaching P.E. Michelle Carter is a senior program manager.

She says there are still some states where you can teach P.E. without a specific content-area credential or certification.

It definitely is one of the factors that play into why of physical education might not be considered an academic subject or that it's not as essential as other subjects, said Carter.

In Texas, their Fitness Now program pumped money into P.E. but failed to produce positive outcomes in part due to relaxed standards.

Its also undeniable that P.E. can be a uniquely vulnerable space in a school. Bullying can wreck a student's interest in P.E. and stop them from building the healthy habits teachers aim for.

Advocates also rail against widespread P.E. exemptions for kids involved in sports or extra-curriculars.

That bothers Carter with SHAPE America.

This is the most practical subject or the most important subject that you're going to get, she said.

And, once again, thats not just with exercise, thats also health, nutrition, even healthy romantic and sexual behavior.

Rob Bisceglie is the CEO of Action for Healthy Kids. Theyre a Chicago-based non-profit providing grants and supporting schools and parents implementing health programs.

He says research identified three main challenges for childrens health into 2020 and beyond. One of them is the nutrition and physical health aspect. But the most difficult one is finding trusted adults in a kids life.

I think really saying to ourselves, okay, I can't remove all these different stressors in their lives, but I can help them build the capacity to deal with them when they come down the pike, said Bisceglie. And I think that's really important.

And both Bisceglie and the others agree P.E. teachers are in a prime position to help as schools try to develop healthy kids, on the inside and out.

Read the original:
'The Biggest Classroom': How Tech And Mental Health Help Craft The Next Gen of Physical Education - WNIJ and WNIU

One of the Air Forces biggest exercises in the Pacific is underway, with 2,000-plus personnel and more than 100 aircraft training together through the end of February.

During Exercise Cope Northheadquartered at Andersen AFB, GuamUSAF, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Royal Australian Air Force troops will train together on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief scenarios, as well as strike missions. The second half of the exercise will focus on air combat tactics and large-force employment, according to a Pacific Air Forces release.

This exercise is a model opportunity for our countries to participate in world-class training and expand engagements to strengthen our interoperability, said U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Rowe, Cope North exercise director, in the release. It validates new ways to deploy and maneuver people and assets, which ultimately enhances our capacity and capability to foster a free and open Indo-Pacific.

The scenarios will take place in locations in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia. This year, for the first time, the RAAF will lead the HADR mission and Japan is bringing its amphibious aircraft to participate in personnel recovery missions, according to the release.

A variety of aircraft, including F-15s, F-16s, F/A-18s, a KC-30, KC-135s, E-3 AWACS, anE-7 Wedgetail, B-52s, a RQ-4, and an E-2 will participate in the exercise, among others, according to PACAF photographs.

The exercise, which runs through Feb. 28, was historically a quarterly event held in Misawa, Japan. It moved to Guam in 1999.

Training programs such as exercise COPE NORTH provide invaluable opportunities to test operational air and ground crews to the highest level, said RAAF Group Capt. Mark Larter, Multinational Task Force commander, in the release.

View post:
Cope North Underway in the Pacific - Air Force Magazine

Organising a regular lift to an exercise class, lunch with friends or group outing is a great way of ensuring you get out of a rut.

Starts at 60's bringing you this story, supplied by Starts at 60 with Feros Care, because we thought you may be interested. You can find more information about Starts at 60 with Feros Care at the bottom of the page.

Whether youre still working, semi-retired or retired, the key to an active, fulfilling life is staying challenged, involved and open to new experiences. That doesnt just happen though, it requires a bit of planning and a willingness to put yourself out there.

While some people in their 60s and 70s are trekking across the globe, others are more than happy to immerse themselves in their local community. The one constant is the necessity to stay physically and mentally engaged and active.

Fortunately, there are endless options available to explore via community groups, volunteer organisations and specialised programs designed specifically for older Australians.

But while we all know that being physically active is good for both mind and body, its easier said than done its too easy to put exercise off until tomorrow! A bad nights sleep, a nagging ache or a few drops of rain can all seem like legitimate excuses to postpone that walk or outing.

And as we age, its easy to tell ourselves that we no longer need the stamina to manage a busy family or job, and so we dont need to exercise as much.

However, the opposite is true, because as joints stiffen and muscles weaken, not exercising enough can exacerbate the situation. Good strength and regular movement are essential ingredients for living independently, because regular activity supports the maintenance of flexibility, good posture, balance, muscle strength and helps to maintain a positive mood.

At Feros Care, we believe the answer to this problem of getting into a rut is simple committing to a scheduled class or exercising with a buddy keeps us accountable and even helps us stay motivated. After all, its a lot harder to stay on the couch when your friends are waiting for you!

There are a number of health and welling programs designed by Feros Cares qualified physiotherapists that address the unique requirements of maintaining strength, muscle mass, a range of movement and stamina as we age. Community classes range from a seated version of tai chi to a pool-based program that helps with cardiovascular health.

While getting involved in the fitness world is great, the best results are always seen in holistic approaches. An aerobics class followed by a healthy, home-cooked meal is certainly more effective than one followed by processed fast food. Why undo what youve achieved?

Going hand-in-hand with appropriate exercise is the need to fuel our bodies with nutritious, well-balanced meals. While the amount of food needed to sustain your lifestyle may be less than when you were in your 40s, the quality is even more important. Many diseases that can creep up on us can be managed by adopting a healthy diet.

If you need inspiration, and the plethora of online recipe sites and blogs arent enough, Feros Cares Eat Well Live Well program takes a one-on-one in-home approach to implementing changes, improving nutrition and introducing recipes that are fast and simple to prepare. It isnt complicated, its just about knowing where to start and when you feel good in your body, the whole world looks better too.

Visit link:
Feel better, have fun and save money with door-to-door social transport - Starts at 60

Submit civic/community announcements at ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event.

Monday/Feb. 24

NARFE Dulles Chapter 1241 Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. At Amphora Diner, 1151 Elden Street, Herndon. Featuring speaker Pete Kirby, Retired Fire Chief, Centreville Fire Department, who will speak on fire prevention and response. The cost of the luncheon is $18.15 which includes tax and a small gratuity.

Tuesday/Feb 25

INOVA Blood Drive. 1 - 5:30 p.m., beside the Pavilion at Reston Town Center, Reston. Schedule Bloodmobile appointments at 1-866-256-6372 or inovablood.org.

Paving and Restriping Meeting. 6:30 p.m. At Terraset Elementary School, 11411 Ridge Heights Road, Reston. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation will hold community meetings in every district of the county this spring with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to discuss proposed 2020 paving and restriping projects. The first meetings will be held in the Hunter Mill and Springfield Districts in February. The meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m., with a formal presentation beginning at 6:45 p.m., followed by time for questions, feedback and comments. For residents who cannot attend the meetings in person, the meeting presentation will be available on the District paving and restriping webpages, and feedback may be submitted online for two weeks following the meeting. Visit the Fairfax County 2020 Paving and Restriping Program: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/2020-paving-and-restriping.

Wednesday/Feb. 26

DMV2Go at the Pavilion. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. At the Pavilion at Reston Town Center, Reston. The wireless office on wheels offers all DMV services: drivers license and ID card applications and renewals, driving records, vehicle titles, license plates, decals, order disabled plates, and more. Information on all services available at dmv.virginia.gov/general/#dmv_2go.asp.

Thursday/Feb. 27

Support Groups

Parent Support Partners, a service of the Healthy Minds Fairfax initiative, are all parents who have received training and are qualitied to offer education, support and assistance at no cost to families or caregivers. They provide reliable information that families can use in decision-making and are familiar with services and resources that can help families in distress. Visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/healthymindsfairfax or http://www.nami-northernvirginia.org/parent-peer-support.html.

Ongoing

STEM Professionals Needed. Volunteers are needed to assist K-12 STEM teachers in northern Virginia as part of the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences STEM Volunteer Program, stemvolunteers.org, during the 2019-20 school year.Contact Don Rea at 571-551-2488 or donaldrea@aol.com.

Assistance League of Northern Virginia is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that feeds, clothes and educates children in need. Assistance League's philanthropic programs touch the lives of thousands of children, including those at 11 Title 1 elementary schools in Fairfax and Prince William counties and the City of Alexandria. There are many volunteer opportunities for community members to contribute to helping those in need through Weekend Food for Kids, tutoring programs and providing new clothing and layettes. To learn more, email: info@alnv.org, or visit http://www.alnv.org

Volunteer Adult Mentors Needed. Help assist the Department of Family Services BeFriendA-Child mentoring program. The mentors provide opportunities for companionship, guidance and support to children who have been abused and neglected, or who are at risk of abuse and neglect. Contact Ibrahim Khalil at Ibrahim.khalil@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-324-4547.

RSVP, a volunteer network for seniors seeking service opportunities in and around Fairfax County, Arlington County and the City of Alexandria, offers a wide array of opportunities for volunteers 55 and older. RSVP volunteers enjoy flexible schedules, free accident and liability insurance while serving, optional mileage and meal reimbursement and are invited to volunteer group projects and social gatherings. To sign up for an upcoming orientation, email Carly Hubicki at chubicki@volunteerfairfax.org or call RSVP at 703-403- 5360. To learn more about RSVP, visit http://www.rsvpnova.org.

Sunrise at Reston Town Center offers a monthly Caregiver Support Group on the fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. Monthly support group offers a safe place for family caregivers, to meet and develop a mutual support system and to exchange practical information and possible solutions. Learn about resources available in the community and how to manage caregiver related stress. Call 703-956- 8930 or email Reston.ED@sunriseseniorliving.com to RSVP.

Exercise for Parkinsons. Every Monday, 1:15-2:15 p.m. Reston Sport&Health, 11445 Isaac Newton Square, Reston. This program brings together people impacted by Parkinsons Disease to participate in various physical exercises aimed at improving posture, balance and circulation and increasing strength, muscle control and mobility. Free. parkinsonfoundation.org. Call Natalie McCall nmccall@onelifefitness.com 703-904-7600 for more.

Master Gardener Training. The Fairfax County Master Gardener Association offers plant clinics, home turf training or speakers for homeowners meetings. Fees vary. Visit fairfaxgardening.org or call MG Help Desk at 703-324-8556 for more.

Over-40 Softball League. A Fairfax-based league is looking for enough players to form another team. Players must be at last 40 years of age to be eligible. All games are doubleheaders - played on Sundays at Bready Park in Herndon between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Email skeduman@aol.com for more.

Hypothermia Prevention: An Emergency Program for the Homeless To help our vulnerable neighbors survive the winter, we provide overnight shelter with a no turn-away policy at all emergency homeless shelters during freezing weather. Through the coldest months of the winter, we also provide the Hypothermia Prevention Program, a countywide community network of 45 overnight shelters. Through this program last winter, our nonprofit and faith-based community partners served almost 1,000 men and women with a safe, warm place to sleep. If you see someone at night who is unsheltered and you think could be at risk of hypothermia, call the countys non-emergency phone line at 703-691-2131, TTY 711.

Passages DivorceCare. For those experiencing the pain of separation or divorce, the caring community at Vienna Presbyterian Church offers Passages DivorceCare. This 15-week program offers a path toward healing. Vienna Presbyterian Church is located on the corner of Maple Avenue (Rt. 123) and Park Street in Vienna. Cost to cover materials is $20, scholarships available. For more information or to register call 703-938-9050, go to http://www.viennapres.org, or send an email to Passages@ViennaPres.org.

The Herndon Adult Day Health Care Center needs volunteers to assist with fitness activities, arts and crafts, mealtime, entertainment and much more. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions.

The Northern Virginia Long Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteer advocates for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Contact Lisa Callahan at 703-324-5861, TTY 711 or email Lisa.Callahan@fairfaxcounty.gov . Also visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/.

Fairfax County needs volunteers to drive older adults to medical appointments and wellness programs. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Volunteer Solutions.

Respite Care volunteers give family caregivers of a frail older adult a well-deserved break so they can go shopping, attend a doctor's appointment or just have coffee with a friend. Volunteers visit and oversee the safety of the older adult for a few hours each month. Support and training are provided. Contact 703-324-7577, TTY 711, or Kristin.Martin@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Fairfax Countys Meals on Wheels urgently needs drivers in the Annandale, Franconia/Kingstowne, Reston, Mount Vernon and McLean areas. 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults.

Habitat Heroes Project. The fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - noon. Join the Habitat Heroes in protecting Restons forests from aggressive plants and restoring them to their natural state. Wear long sleeves, long pants, and if possible, gardening gloves to protect from insects and dangerous plants. R.A. will provide tools, gloves, snacks, and water. To volunteer and find more information, contact habrock@reston.org or 703-435-7986.

ARTSPACE HERNDON ArtSpace Herndon needs volunteer docents to greet guests, answer the phone and complete sales during normal gallery hours. Volunteers are also needed a few hours each month to assist with exhibit installation and special performing arts events. Training is provided. Flexible shifts are available. For additional information see our website http://www.artspaceherndon.com. Or contact us at 703-956-9560, volunteer@artspaceherndon.com. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center Street, Herndon.

Go here to read the rest:
Bulletin Board: Reston, Herndon - Virginia Connection Newspapers

Arkansas has the highest death rates for heart attack and stroke in the nation 64% higher than the national average, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the leading cause of death and disability in Arkansas.

The major modifiable risk factors for heart disease and stroke have increased in Arkansas over the past 20 years: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and inadequate physical activity and consumption of fruits and vegetables.One key risk factor, smoking, has declined very slightly.

Another factor causing Arkansas high rates of CVD, heart attacks and strokes is health disparities in terms of race, gender, age and socioeconomic status.Disparities are clearly evident in CVDs risk factors, incidence, diagnosis,treatment and death rates. Social determinants such as poverty, unemployment,limited education and poor nutrition disproportionately affect racial minorities, especially in rural Arkansas. African American and Hispanic Arkansans have a higher prevalence than Caucasians for high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity.Approximately 18% of Arkansans have an income below poverty.

Arkansas could save $518.6 million annually in direct medical care expenditures, plus wider use of preventive services and chronic disease management, by eliminating health disparities, according to the Minority Health Commission.

AFMC and the Arkansas health care community are attacking the root causes ofheart disease with initiatives to improve heart health, reduce health disparities, enhance prevention measures and help communities increase healthy activities.

The national Million Hearts 2022 campaign uses innovative strategies to reach minority populations and people with mental or substance abuse disorders. The campaign educates people in their communities and places of religious worship, using interventions such as public blood pressure monitors, Health Hubs in libraries, smoking cessation campaigns, and heart health promotions in barbershops, beauty salons, fitness centers and retail outlets. Cities were encouraged to promote community fitness challenges, local farmers markets and walking trails.

AFMC developed and distributed Bless Your Heart toolkits to churches andfaith-based organizations to develop health ministries and enhance heart-healthy outreach efforts at church and community events. Support groups facilitate peer-to-peer training on healthy eating and cooking demonstrations, home blood pressure monitoring and exercise programs. AFMCs quality specialists assist health ministries in planning monthly health topics, events, trainings and educational materials.

AFMC provides technical assistance to doctors who serve high-risk populations. Using electronic health records, providers can identify where they can have the greatest impact on patients heart health, allowing AFMCs analysts to identify the most at-risk patients and population disparities.

AFMC provides speakers who promote the American Heart Associations (AHA)national initiative to control high blood pressure using the Check. Change.Control. method. It encourages individuals to regularly monitor and track their blood pressure both habits significantly improve blood pressure control.

The free tools available on AFMCs website (afmc.org) help people activelymanage their heart disease and stroke risks by:

Another best practice is to dial, dont drive. If you suspect heart attacksymptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately. About half of patients experiencing a heartattack drive themselves to the hospital, not realizing the potential harms of cardiac arrest with no one to perform CPR, causing an accident or not going to the appropriate hospital. Emergency medical services (EMS) are essential to the chain of survival for heart attack patients. They begin treatment at the patients location, and can alert the most appropriate hospital that a heart attack patient is en route, letting patients bypass the emergency room and go straight to life-saving treatment.

When communities use evidence-based treatments, embrace quality improvementinitiatives and focus on improving heart-healthy behaviors, CVD and strokehospitalization and death rates drop significantly. National statistics over the past decade are impressive:

At AFMC, we believe Arkansas can achieve these same results. Hypertension isthe easiest chronic health condition to treat. Universal treatment would payenormous dividends in terms of lives saved, quality of life, enhanced productivity and reduced health care costs.

Get involved during heart month in February. Regular blood pressure checks are an inexpensive and highly effective way to monitor risk of future heart disease. Does your business offer employees regular, free blood pressure checks?

Editors note: Ray Hanley is president and CEO of the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC), a nonprofit health care improvement organization. The opinions expressed are those of the author.

comments

See more here:
Have a heart? Keep it healthy - talkbusiness.net

Getting into shape can be a struggle for people, but New Years resolutions are sources of inspiration. Workouts are meant to motivate and inspire, which is why youll want to read on because these gyms and fitness centers will get you excited about your transformation!

To help streamline your search, weve researched several places located in-and-around Red Bank below. From places that offer pilates, to dance fitness, the gyms and fitness centers we list below will surely get you on track!

Without any further delay, here are the gyms in-and-around Red Bank thatll whip you into great shape.

The DANZhouse fitness program consists of several different signature workouts, all under one roof. DANZhouse features all original choreography and dance technique while delivering a total body workout. It is the ultimate dance body transformation!

DANZhouse Fitness Program features all original choreography & dance technique while delivering a total body workout. Classes that are offered throughout the week: DANZvibe (formally known as Yollet), DanzCardio, DanzBarre, DanzEnergy, Danzhouse 101, Danzhouse, Danzsculpt, Danzflow (yoga or pilates), Danzography & various kids classes. All these programs are under one roof for a truly unique fitness journey! Check them out, you wont be disappointed by the workouts.

The Bar Method is the pioneer in the growing barre-based exercise programs with safe, fun, hour-long workouts that use isometric exercises to strengthen and tone all major muscle groups, followed by periods of stretching to elongate, lengthen and align the body.

Theres also a second location in Bell Works below!

The Lagree Fitness Method is unlike any workout you have ever done before. Created by Sebastien Lagree, the muscle-quivering, total-body conditioning Lagree Fitness Method is responsible for shaping up celebrities and professional athletes worldwide.

The MAX Challenge combines exercise, nutrition, and motivation to help its members make lifelong changes to their health and fitness level in just 10 weeks!

Its fitness program incorporates cardio training and strength training, so that you can burn fat and increase strength at the same time. Classes are designed for people of all fitness levels. Instructors are trained on how to break an exercise down and provide modifications so that everyone is challenged and working to their own highest potential.

At its authentic Pilates studio, Center for Pilates prides itself on exceptional customer service. Its personal attention, comprehensive knowledge and dedication to each client creates an atmosphere of excellence. Using Gratz equipment, as designed by Joe Pilates, they will guide you to reach your individual fitness goal, while continuing to strengthen your core, correct posture and improve flexibility and balance.

Blue Moon Yoga has created an intimate, warm, cozy space where you are able to explore our spirit, open your mind, soothe your body and find your stillness in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Support for you body, mind and spirit.

In addition to offering various styles of yoga and catering to all levels and all body types, they also offer meditation, massage therapy, reiki and other forms of energy healing. Many of its instructors are practiced at Yoga Nidra which appears often in its classes.

Come Experience: Basic, Prana, Kripalu, Vinyasa, Gentle, Beginner, Prenatal, Vinyasa with Light Weights, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Workshops, Monthly Meditation & Much More.

Like Loading...

More:
Get into shape with the help of these fitness centers & gyms - redbankpulse.com

The echoing space of the Georgia Tech indoor practice facility was finally quiet Thursday morning. Only the pitter-patter of rain outside acted as the white noise of an otherwise near-silent moment.

Until then, the morning had been anything but quiet. Music blared, coaches shouted, whistles blew, and sweat dripped: the normal sights and sounds of an early-morning workout at Georgia Tech or many college programs throughout the country at this point and time.

But what wasnt as common were the moments when the noise stopped and the quiet blanketed the team and the coaching staff in the waning minutes of an intense and kinetic workout. With the players spread out from the goal line to the 50-yard line in a standing squat position, only the rain could be heard as head strength-and-conditioning coach Lewis Caralla walked to the front of the group.

Why do you think we do this at the end? he said, his voice echoing in rhythm with the rain. Why do you...

Read the original post:
Pulling back the curtain on a Georgia Tech winter workout - The Athletic

sourceTonal

Advertised as the worlds most intelligent home gym, Tonal is a digital touchscreen that mounts on your wall and promises a full-body workout and personal training from the comfort of your living room.

Though the tech debuted more than a year ago, in August 2018, its been expanding since and generated more buzz at this years Consumer Electronics Show.

Two arm-like appendages extend from the machine which, combined with a variety of attachable hands, allow you to push, pull, and hoist up to 200 pounds worth of digital weight, which is provided via electromagnetic resistance.

The price tag, at $2,995 and up, isnt cheap, but neither is a traditional home gym, since racks and barbells can easily run hundreds of dollars.

The result is like having a full gyms worth of equipment, in one sleek, efficient package. If it sounds too good to be true, I thought so too. But after trying Tonal out for myself at the companys Manhattan showroom, I came around to believe its one of the coolest fitness tech innovations Ive seen in a while.

Heres what I liked most about Tonals high-tech equipment and programming, and why its exciting even if the cost makes it out of reach for most everyday gym-goers.

For Tonals arms to provide so much digital weight, computer chips generate an electromagnetic field and magnets allow you to push or pull against that field, making it feel like actual weight.

The multi-directional movement of those arms, combined with attachments such as handles and a barbell, allow you to incorporate that resistance into the same strength-training movement you might do at the gym, such as bench presses, curls, squats, cable pulls, and more.

For fitness enthusiasts like me, the benefits of this are obvious, since it condenses bulky traditional gym equipment like a squat rack, cable machines, and heaps of dumbbells or kettlebells into one convenient package that fits on your wall. This is particularly exciting in New York, where tiny apartments and 5th floor walkups make it tricky to haul in heavy metal gym equipment.

Its designed to be sleek, not something thats going to end up collecting dust in your basement, Ashley Hennings, director of PR and influencer marketing at Tonal, told Insider at my live demonstration.

Unlike regular weights, the digital weights can adjust in real-time based on personalized workout goals.

For example, the program has something called burnout mode, which I found especially exciting. In a traditional burnout set (also known as a drop set), you select a challenging weight for a given exercise (like a bicep curl), lift that weight until you physically cant lift any more (known as muscle failure), slightly decrease the weight, and repeat until your muscles are totally tapped out. This helps build strength and mass.

Doing this at the gym requires some space and prior planning, since you have to estimate how much and what increments of weights youll need, and line them up in advance.

With Tonals burnout mode, though, you can program the digital weight to decrease automatically as you hit muscle failure, making for a much more streamlined burnout. This saves you the time of having to collect, and then wipe down and re-rack, multiple sets of weights.

The dynamic weight mode also offers some perks for advanced lifters. For instance, chains mode mimics the variable resistance of a chain attached to your barbell or weight, making it heavier on the way up (as the chains leave the ground) and lighter on the way down (as the chains return to the ground). Again, this is all digital, so you dont need chains carpeting your apartment.

The program also has some nifty safety features built in. The spotter mode feature recognizes when youre struggling (based on your range of motion) and gradually lowers the amount of weight to prevent injury, similar to a gym spotter making sure you dont drop a barbell on your face.

Plus, all the digital weight can be clicked off at the touch of a button, built into each of the handles, barbells, and grips that attach to the machine.

Every new Tonal user starts with a strength assessment, which is then used to create a customized profile from which you can track your workouts and see your progress. The system also uses this data to recommend the amount of weight and number of reps you should do in a given exercise, based on your previous workouts, making it accessible even to beginners.

You can also scroll through Tonals library of strength and aerobic fitness programs, many of which can be personalized. These also include video tutorials of various exercises to help less experienced athletes perfect their form.

Hennings said that Tonal is specifically designed to bring strength training to people who might otherwise be too intimidated to try lifting in a traditional gym.

This is all part of one of my favorite aspects of Tonal the system is designed to help people build strength, instead of focusing on weight-loss goals. Many other high-tech fitness systems (including Mirror and Peloton) are cardio-focused, and theres often an implicit or explicit suggestion that burning fat or shedding pounds is the goal.

Instead, Tonal tracks how much youre able to lift, which is a refreshing change, especially for women like me who go to the gym to get stronger, not smaller.

All in, Tonal costs about $4,000: $2,995 for the base price plus more for smart accessories and installation. So I dont expect it to replace most peoples monthly gym membership, mine included.

However, in a competitive market where everyone seems to be releasing a fitness app or trying to re-invent the wheel, it was exciting to see a tech company with a genuine gym innovation.

In my opinion, Tonal is an awesome home gym for folks who can afford it. Ill be looking forward to what the company comes up with next, especially if its something for the rest of us.

Read more:

We tracked over 1,000 peoples gym habits throughout 2019, and found they didnt ditch their resolutions by February

9 fitness trends that were all the rage in the 2010s, from CrossFit to exergaming

A $1,500 at-home fitness device beloved by Kate Hudson and Reese Witherspoon was the top trending exercise of 2019

Original post:
I tried a $3,000 high-tech home gym, and loved its sleek design and emphasis on strength over weight loss - Business Insider

February 01, 2020

LUMBERTON Since beginning an effort in 2017 to reduce readmissions at Southeastern Regional Medical Center, the hospital has seen its most recent readmission rate drop below the national benchmark, and by some measurements even cut in half.

Reducing the hospitals rate of patients readmitted within 30 days of their last acute or observational stay is a national priority of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Were very proud of the work done by our team to address this issue, said Lori Dove, vice president of Post Acute Care Services. Southeastern Healths vision for patients is to receive the highest quality care available in the most appropriate settings, whether it be at home, primary care offices, or skilled facilities.

The CMS calculates benchmark readmission rates for individual hospitals based on the total number of patients and the number of acute patients, and then creates a ratio that compares the expected number of readmission patients and the actual number of patients who are readmitted for acute or observational stays.

Dr. Harmohan Singh has been the physician leader of the project and instrumental in its success.

When the hospital started this effort, the most recent 30-day readmission data was slightly over 15%, Singh said. That figure had dropped tremendously in the last two years. Now its closer to 10%. In terms of raw numbers, we might have seen 160 readmissions each month in 2017, and now we are seeing about 80. Our ratio that the CMS calculates was 1.12 at the beginning of 2017, and at the end of 2019, that ratio was 0.78.

This is the second year that SRMC has maintained a readmission rate below the benchmark. In December 2018, the ratio was 0.94.

Suzanne Jackson, director of Population Health at Southeastern Health, applauded Singhs efforts on this issue, as well as the other people inside and outside Southeastern Health who have been working together to lower readmissions. News of SRMCs readmission rate changes have led Jackson to speak at conferences at the state and national level about SRMCs success in tackling this issue.

This milestone is due to a physician-led quality initiative using system resources, including hospitalists, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, specialty clinics, skilled nursing facilities, the transitional care team, the Care Coordination department, diabetes education, emergency services, and community-based resources such as home health agencies, hospice agencies, transportation and spiritual networks, Jackson said. But the main driver from 2017 to date has been the physician-led peer-to-peer collaboration on a daily basis.

Singh begins by reviewing all the readmissions to the hospital each day.

I would find the barriers that had pushed them back into the hospital, Singh said. Perhaps they couldnt get their medicine, or go to a primary care visit, or there was a lack of support, and so on. Id analyze each admission, and wed put parameters in place, making changes as we went along. This started in March of 2017, and by June we started to see the rate go down.

Jackson said identifying the team to find the barriers was one step, followed by not allowing barriers to be excuses for lack of care. For example, if a patient had trouble getting medicine, the team would make the effort to see if the patient could qualify for charity care on their medication, or trade it out for a cheaper prescription. Here Southeastern Healths chronic care managers played a large role, for instance by helping patients get medications delivered to their homes, and by working with external resources to identify alternatives to the higher priced medications. Jackson said diabetic nurses have also been important in this process.

We started asking why instead of assuming, Jackson said. We learned from those questions and took more care at discharge, finding ways to offset barriers at the point of initiation. There was a learning curve, and theres still a lot of barriers, but our goal is to continue to include more community partnerships and collaborate with physician networks to grow our ability to overcome those barriers.

View original post here:
Robeson County an outlier when it comes to TB - The Robesonian

Our lives change, jobs change, interests change, family dynamics change. One consistent thing about life is, it changes.

This statement, by Trent Svenningsen, a physical therapist at South Edmonton Physical Therapy and Sport Rehab, isnt to declare the obvious. Its to remind us of the natural process of wear and tear in joint tissue and loss of muscle mass as we age, and the aches, pains and stiffness that go with it.

In her study of a sample of Canadians aged 70+, published in Disability and Rehabilitation in July 2009, Rhonda J Scudds reported almost 60% of the women and 48% of the men having some kind of pain within the previous month. More women than men said pain was at least moderately interfering with physical functioning such as moving about, recreational activities and sleep. Not surprisingly, it also lowered mood and enjoyment of life.

As for males, health professionals note the weekend warrior syndrome, when older men run into problems because they dont recognize their bodies are not as resilient as they once were.

But with stretching and exercise, and a realignment of attitude, this doesnt have to be our forecast.

As each decade passes, we need to be more patient with ourselves and spend more time laying a foundation, says Svenningsen.

Our body is a wonderful machine . . . the better its maintained, the longer it will run and the better it will perform.

Among the most common areas that develop pain in our 50s are shoulder, lower back, and knees, for a variety of reasons. They include tissue changes around the joints, microtrauma of overuse, habitual positions and postures, and the cumulative effect of past injuries.

Svennignsen notes this is happening at a time when cartilage is starting to lose its fluid content, making it less resilient.

Tendons are becoming less able to withstand tension, due to poorer blood supply to a tissue that doesnt have a lot to begin with.

In the spine, loss of water in the discs leads to thinning and less flexibility. This puts more weight-bearing load on the joints in the back, leading to chronic back pain.

We also lose muscle mass as we age, starting as early as our 30s.

This places greater strain on the supporting tissues in the body that stabilize the joints, namely the ligaments around the joints and the cartilage that acts to reduce shock to the joint surface, says Svennignsen.

And since we typically dont challenge our balance and flexibility as much as in our youth, were more vulnerable to sprains and strains when we do something out of the ordinary, like tossing snow after a summer spent at the desk.

But there is good news.

We need to keep in mind our body also maintains a tremendous ability to adapt and change no matter what age, says Svennignsen.

As we adapt to post middle age, maintaining strength and toning cant be emphasized enough. In fact, cardiovascular conditioning and light intensity exercise programs has been shown to be one of the only consistently positive interventions for this type of problem, says Svennignsen.

Another is building core strength. Not only the abdomen, but muscles of the hip, back and even shoulder and thigh play a role here.

If the central muscles that stabilize you cannot absorb and withstand the pull of muscles that move you, then other structures have to bear this load, advises Svennignsen.

Core strength is also key in having good balance, which in turn improves agility for all those moves that make up a normal day.

Finally, working on your flexibility keeps joints moving to their potential. It also reduces the likelihood of overstretching a muscle and is important for joint surface nutrition, says Svennignsen.

Often because of the way muscles attach to or around joints, the joints are vulnerable to abnormal or unequal forces applied to them by muscles that pull too hard for too long, just as much as muscles that dont pull hard enough.

One option that can reap rewards is visiting a physical therapist, who can suggest the proper exercises for better movement and relief of pain. And while over-the-counter medicines like acetaminophen may help, Svennignsen recommends not using them for more than a few days without your doctor's okay.

Its always a good idea to consult your doctor . . . or physical therapist if you have a specific area that is giving you trouble before you start, to get pointed in the right direction, he advises.

As for regular activity and exercise to stay in shape, the most important thing is to do something you like, urges Svennignsen, as youre more likely to stick with it.

Next month, we explore the best exercises for beating lower back pain, and more.

AlbertaPrimeTimes.com

See more here:
You can find a way to fight aches and pains - St. Albert Today

Page 132«..1020..131132133134..140150..»

Home » Exercise Programs » Page 132