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Sarah Y.Kevin Hogarth / Saskatoon

Grade 9 students in the Collective Voice program at Aden Bowman Collegiate share their lives and opinions through columns. Selected columns usually run on Mondays in The Saskatoon StarPhoenix.

By Sarah Y.

When you look back at your education experience, how much time did you spend learning outside, doing things like going down to the river and learning about its history?

Curriculums all over the world have begun to adopt outdoor education as a necessary part of learning, and I am in favour of this change. Study after study shows that time outdoors reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety. It can help kids retain what theyve learned, and so much more.

Outdoor education benefits a persons character. Stress is an area of schooling that is often ignored when creating a curriculum, and its commonly known that exercise causes the brain to release hormones like serotonin and dopamine. These two hormones decrease stress levels immensely and we should be doing everything possible to protect kids from large amounts of stress, which has astronomical effects on the body.

Depression and stress are often found hand in hand, so lets dive deeper into some of the effects these mental health struggles have on students and the ways learning outside can decrease levels of stress and depression. Exercise is a key part of increasing levels of the happy hormones, and outdoor education is the way to do that.

Exercise in general is good for kids and teens thats rather well-known. However, could an exercise routine thats implemented frequently outside have an even greater benefit?

Speaking from experience, getting into an exercise routine is hard, but being encouraged to bike to school and taken on trips outside of the city can help. Hiking along trails and biking to school daily can make it increasingly easier to hit the 60 daily minutes of physical activity most doctors recommend.

Simple things like frequent encouragement or a small rewards system would also help. Field trips to places like Beaver Creek Conservation Area promote physical activity by having classes hike through gorgeous trails. These are all good steps toward increasing outdoor education and physical activity, but we can always be better.

Most of the examples that Ive listed are experiences that Ive had in programs that are less open to the wider public. I had to apply be chosen out of many students from a raffle. Im not saying this isnt a good way to do it more kids have an opportunity to be chosen this way but these opportunities should be adapted slowly by the entire school system.

Outdoor education is a necessary part of the learning process for youth, and should be a larger part of the school system. The benefits of learning in an outdoor environment that pushes you to your limits are unbelievable.

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According to the latest update from SafeWork Australia, body stressing injuries topped the list as the most common injury resulting in a claim (36 per cent).

Taking a proactive and preventative approach to musculoskeletal injuries on-site is proven to affect the duration of an injury, while also reducing the risk of it going to claim.

This is great not only for employees, as they remain productive and at work, but also for the business.

The World Health Organisation (2008) has clearly identified the workplace as an important area of action for health promotion and disease prevention, according to Comcare, Effective Health & Wellbeing Programs.

What should you look for in an onsite health provider?

An onsite healthcare provider is more than just the person who comes to youfor injury treatment. A qualified and experienced allied health professional will partner with you, fully integrating with your workplace.

With a focus on injury prevention and management, an onsite health provider will:

Learn more about Work Healthy Australias approach to on-site healthcare here.

A physical presence onsite, dedicated treatment or rehabilitation space and key stakeholder engagement are key to a successful onsite program. But the proactive and preventative elements of an onsite system of care will be informed by the valuable treatment data and health insights that are gathered along the way.

Data example: Body region by length of service

In this example you can see that the top three body regions being treated are shoulder, lower back and neck.

Data Source: Work Healthy Australia

If we look closer, we can see that 85 per cent of these injuries have occurred in workers who have been with the business for under three years.

Data Source: Work Healthy Australia

Why is it important that an onsite health provider records this information?

A skilled onsite provider will be able to use and interpret treatment data to help you improve your processes, programs and ultimately help you reduce your risk of injuries in the workplace.

The example given above could form the basis for your approach to your induction program, a targeted strengthening and exercise program, or it may even inform your pre-employment medical process.

Work health and safety improvements are best achieved when health and safety is supported by the organisations culture and embedded in its procedures and processes, SafeWork Australia stated in the Australian Work Health & Safety Strategy (20122022).

Everyone wins with an onsite program

Engaging workers is key to maintaining a healthy and productive workplace. When a successful onsite system of care is implemented, workers can:

By utilising specialist onsite services to develop an effective system of care, businesses can experience positive change in the health and safety of their workplace.

Onsite care, including the integration of onsite treatment, provides:

If youd like to find out more about implementing an onsite system of care in your workplace, contact the team Work Healthy Australia.

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On-site injury prevention: Beyond the treatment room - Australian Mining

While no national survey has been done on the number of people in Sri Lanka who have osteoarthritis (OA), specialists in the field believe a significant proportion of the population (mainly women) suffer from this crippling condition which hampers their movements. The recommended traditional treatment was weight balancing, and gym workouts with a few pain killers like paracetamol or panadene thrown in to relieve severe pain quickly. This changed when around 2003 a new study showed that both, land based exercises as well as water resistance exercises could definitely help to increase muscle strength and help people with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee to walk faster and longer, reduce risks of falls and increase cardiovascular health.

Researchers compared the effects of a six-week hydrotherapy or regular gym exercise program vs. no exercise at all in a group of about 100 people with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip. Both exercise programs focused on resistance exercises designed to build muscle strength around the affected joint, and participants worked out three times a week either in the pool or in the gym. They found that both programs provided valuable benefits in improving physical function. Walking speed and distance improved in both groups compared with the non-exercisers, while one advantage of hydrotherapy was that it increased cardiovascular fitness, allowing people with osteoarthritis to exercise to a greater degree of intensity without the harm they would experience with a gym-based program.

The Sunday Observer asked a long experienced Chartered Physiotherapist, Dr Gopi Kitnasamy, currently heading the Rehabilitation Services at MJF Charitable Foundation, how water therapy benefits OA.

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Q. While Osteoarthritis is often talked about, not many people know what this condition is. Explain its meaning, how it occurs and which part of the body is affected.

A. Osteoarthritis ( OA) the most common form of arthritis, affect millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones wear down over time. Although osteoarthritis can damage any joint in your body, the disorder commonly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine. In normal joints, a firm, rubbery material called cartilage covers the end of each bone. Cartilage provides a smooth, gliding surface for joint motion and acts as a cushion between the bones. In OA, the cartilage breaks down causing pain, swelling and problems moving the joint.

Q. Symptoms? How are they initially identified?

A. Osteoarthritis symptoms often develop slowly and worsen over time. Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis include:

Pain. Your joint may hurt during or after movement.

Tenderness. Joint may feel tender when you apply light pressure to it.

Stiffness. Joint stiffness may be most noticeable when you wake up in the morning or after a period of inactivity.

Loss of flexibility. You may not be able to move your joint through its full range of motion.

Grating sensation. You may hear or feel a grating sensation when you use the joint.

Bone spurs. These extra bits of bone, which feel like hard lumps, may form around the affected joint.

Q. What are the risk factors?

A. Factors that may increase your risk of osteoarthritis include:

Old age. The risk of osteoarthritis increases with age.

Sex. Women are more likely to develop osteoarthritis, though it isnt clear why.

Obesity. Carrying extra body weight contributes to osteoarthritis in several ways, and the more you weigh, the greater the risk. Increased weight puts added stress on weight-bearing joints, such as, hips and knees. In addition, fat tissue produces proteins that may cause harmful inflammation in and around joints.

Joint injuries. Injuries, such as those that occur when engaging in sports or from an accident, may increase the risk of osteoarthritis. Even injuries that occurred many years ago and seemingly healed could increase your risk of osteoarthritis.

Certain occupations. If your job includes tasks that place repetitive stress on a particular joint, that joint may eventually develop osteoarthritis.

Genetics. Some people inherit a tendency to develop osteoarthritis.

Bone deformities. Some are born with malformed joints or defective cartilage, which can increase the risk of osteoarthritis.

However, osteoarthritis symptoms can usually be effectively managed, although the underlying process cannot be reversed. Staying active, maintaining a healthy weight and other treatments may slow progression of the disease and help improve pain and joint function.

Q. What role does exercise play in relieving disabilities among people with OA?

A. Exercise is an integral part of any arthritis treatment program, as it helps to strengthen and stabilize the joints, preventing further damage. For patients suffering from osteoarthritis, the pain brought on by regular exercise could be unbearable. Water Exercise is an excellent option for patients with osteoarthritis of the knees, hip and spine due to the decreased pressure placed on the joints.

Q. In what way?

A. Water provides an ideal environment for patients to exercise because the buoyant force of water counteracts the downward pull of gravity, thus reducing the weight placed on the joints.

Studies have shown that up to 50% of body weight is supported in waist-deep water, while 90% of weight is supported in neck-deep water.

Patients suffering from osteoarthritis are often unable to perform traditional land-based exercises due to increased pain created by the impact. In a supportive medium such as water, patients can perform similar strengthening or endurance exercises with the benefit of gentle resistance, and also a reduction in pain. Water exercise is especially helpful in cases where a land-based exercise program is not possible due to the intensity of pain, decreased bone density, disability or other factors.

Water exercise is particularly good for people with conditions such as: Osteoarthritis, Advanced osteoporosis (with susceptibility to and/or pain from fracture), Muscle strain or tears, Physical disabilities and Neurological disorders.

In addition, water exercise is frequently recommended as a form of exercise therapy to treat those with diabetes as well as individuals with high blood pressure. Both conditions can improve and become more manageable with water exercise.

Q. What are its benefits?

A. The physical properties of water make it a highly desirable medium in which to exercise to treat arthritis, back pain and other musculoskeletal injuries. Some of the most important properties of water that make exercise easier are:

Buoyancy: water counteracts gravity and helps to support the weight of the patient in a controlled fashion as the patient is immersed. This can aid the development of improved balance and strength. The buoyancy of water also permits a greater range of positions due to the virtual elimination of gravitational forces, particularly, for exercises that require lifting the legs, the heaviest limb of the body for most people.

Viscosity: water provides resistance by means of gentle friction, allowing strengthening and conditioning of an injury, while reducing the risk of further injury due to loss of balance.

Hydrostatic pressure: there are powerful effects produced by hydrostatic pressure that improve heart and lung function, making aquatic exercise useful to maintain and strengthen heart and lung function. This pressure effect also aids in improving muscle blood flow. Water provides 12 times the resistance of air, which means walking in water requires more effort and ultimately burns more calories than walking on land. And still its a great workout, as you walk, youre really strengthening and building muscle.

Q. Are there different types of water exercises?

A. Exercises often resemble those performed in traditional land-based exercise programs. They look similar to stretching or resistance exercises conducted on land, with the exception that they use the gentle resistance of water rather than gravity to exercise muscles or joints. A few of the more popular exercises are:

Stretching, including stretching the hamstrings and lower back by slowly raising knees to chest, or stretching the upper back and neck by standing away from the side of the pool and leaning forward with arms outstretched to grasp the pool edge.

Strengthening, including using foam barbells to complete bicep curls or lateral side raises that work against water resistance.

Water aerobics, including water walking or slow jogging in a shallow pool which loosens the lower back and hips.

Ai Chi, a hybrid form of Tai Chi developed specifically for water exercise that develops strength, balance, and joint flexibility through slow gentle movements while focusing on relaxation and controlled breathing.

Q. Is there something new being tried out now?

A. Water Walking is becoming popular. It is considered easy on the joints, according to the Arthritis Foundation. You can walk in the shallow end of the pool or walk in the deep end with a flotation belt. You can walk backwards and sideways, as well as frontwards in the pool, to tone different muscles. Sitting along the pool edge and doing kicks or squats also enhance your water workout.

Q. Will water exercise help those with obesity problems since obesity is one cause for OA?

A. Overweight and Obese adults may have functional limitations that result in difficulty performing traditional weight-bearing exercises and activities. Water exercise is a commonly recommended alternative due to the potential therapeutic qualities of water. Weight loss involves burning more calories than a person ingests. Understanding this one basic fact takes the magic and intimidation factor out of the weight-loss equation. Water exercise allows people to work out longer at lower intensities, thereby burning more calories than shorter duration, high-intensity exercise.

Q. Your message to the public?

A. Getting in and out of a pool will be difficult for patients with OA, after hip and knee surgeries, people with physical disabilities and obese patients. Disabled friendly or wheelchair accessible pools are the best solution to help these patients, but we dont have many pools with accessibility in Sri Lanka. At NCCCPDD, which is a special school for children with Cerebral Palsy and other Developmental Disorders in Rajagiriya, we have a disabled friendly pool and Physiotherapists trained in hydrotherapy.

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Hydro therapy strengthens joints, reduces cardiovascular risks - Sunday Observer

The opioid crisis and deaths related to e-cigarette use among teenagers have dominated news headlines recently. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 34 people had died as a result of vaping and, in 2017, opioid addiction was responsible for more than 47,000 deaths in the U.S. Opioid addiction has been declared a public health emergency.

Yet these serious public health threats obscure an ever-present and growing calamity of obesity in the United States. Obesity is second only to cigarette smoking as a leading preventable death in the U.S. Nearly one in five deaths of African Americans and Caucasians age 40 to 85 is attributed to obesity, a rate that is increasing across generations.

Clearly society needs better strategies to address this public health emergency. As a health economist who has spent decades studying ways to prevent disease, I believe there are some policy options that could help.

Many factors contribute to obesity, including genetics, diet, physical inactivity, medications, lack of education and food marketing.

People who are obese face heightened risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and certain types of cancers, among other conditions. The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the United States is $147 billion, with most of those costs hitting public programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. Similar trends have been observed internationally among developed countries.

So what can we do about it? The massive public and private efforts to control smoking provide both a template for addressing obesity and a benchmark for social impact. Tactics such as education, cigarette taxes, and smoke-free public spaces resulted in a 66% decline in smoking between 1965 and 2018, when cigarette smoking reached an all-time low of 13.7% among U.S. adults.

This outcome is associated with major health improvements reduced cardiovascular disease, stroke, various cancers and mortality from lung cancer. Medicaid alone saves an estimated $2.5 billion a year from smoking-related health improvements.

From a public investment perspective, the potential bang for the buck is even bigger for obesity than it is for tobacco. In my view, a successful anti-obesity campaign must encourage people to be less sedentary; invest in new medical treatments and nutrition science; and create regulatory and health insurance policies that reward behavioral change. It also means broader access to effective therapies.

Our current emphasis on behavioral interventions has been disappointing. Society needs to find a way to talk about obesity and come up with ways to deal with it that do not involve body-shaming Losing weight means eating less or exercising more, or both, but there are no guarantees with either approach. Getting people to exercise is difficult. Nearly 80% of adults are not meeting the key guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity.

Getting people to change their diet is similarly ineffective. According to one study, half of dieters had gained 11 pounds five years after starting their diet; some progress but hardly enough. Similarly, nutritional labels have had little effect on consumers food intake and body mass index.

So what should policymakers do? I think it is time to take several new approaches.

The intellectual property rights of companies that develop novel approaches to weight loss, such as mimicking the effects of exercise, should be protected and rewarded with patent law and other mechanisms. Currently, if a company discovers a way to get people to go for a walk with a new app or program, protection for intellectual property and reimbursement is uncertain.

Given the stakes, the U.S. government should offer greater rewards for behavioral interventions that can demonstrate long-term gains under the same rigorous regulatory standards similar to those required of new drugs. U.S. companies invest billions of dollars to develop pharmaceuticals. By contrast, there is less social investment in other prevention activities.

While not a solution for everyone, gastric bypass and adjustable gastric banding, among other procedures, have proven effective. New incentives could expand access to these surgeries by lowering the BMI threshold for eligibility. Some insurers have put up barriers to this treatment because obesity is not immediately life-threatening or related to our traditional notion of disease.

We need to find better ways to annuitize the cost of surgery and increase access while tying reimbursement to outcomes. Other insurers with an interest in long-term outcomes, including the life insurance industry, can play an important role. They have a vested financial interest in avoiding mortality and disability but have traditionally remained on the sidelines while Americans grow fatter.

Evidence points to a 20% reduction in BMI persisting up to 10 years after surgery. In 2017, 228,000 Americans received bariatric surgeries. Of those, only 10% of are eligible under current criteria.

Another approach is to consider new medications and utilize the successful approach that has been used to fight high blood pressure. About 50 years ago, hypertension was considered untreatable. Diet and exercise were the predominant means of controlling it. The discovery of multiple agents to combat hypertension, beginning with diuretics and beta blockers, proved transformative. A similar story emerged for elevated cholesterol. About half the decline in U.S. deaths from coronary heart disease can be attributed to medical therapies like these.

Several clinically proven anti-obesity medications are already available for people who do not respond to lifestyle modification. Furthermore, there is a robust clinical pipeline, with approximately 250 compounds under development, including dozens of novel compounds. Drugs such as these can help change the trajectory of the obesity epidemic, if they are made widely available and reimbursed challenges in todays health care insurance system.

Another avenue to consider includes levying taxes on sweetened beverages, or the so-called soda tax. One study found that implementing a 1 cent per ounce soda tax would reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption by 20% over 10 years. The result would be a $23.6 billion savings in health care and improved population health.

Finally, the food and restaurant industry deserves some of the blame. Restricting access like the United States tried with the ban on the consumption and sale of alcohol wont work. But responsible steps to regulate portions might.

Smart, bold strategies helped us address public health crises before, including smoking and hypertension. We need to be similarly aggressive with obesity if we want to avert hundreds of thousands of unnecessary deaths. As we did with smoking, it is time to make obesity a number one public health priority.

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Back in the 1940s, actor Ray Milland portrayed an alcoholic writer in the movie The Lost Weekend. I was thinking of that movie last week while I sat at home like a sad, sick slug, coughing and sneezing for seven long days. In my case, it was the Lost Week. Please note, any alcohol I might have consumed at that time was strictly medicinal. Its good to be back at work.

The worst part about being sick last week was that I missed the annual luncheon at the Red Parka Pub. Once again, Terry OBrien and her brilliant staff provided our seniors with a wonderful meal. Every January for the past several years, OBrien has closed her pub for the afternoon and invited us over for a fabulous meal. Her staff volunteers to stay to help prepare and serve all this wonderful food. Thanks again, OBrien and staff.

Bob Cottrell of the Conway Public Library will be holding a special program this Tuesday, Jan. 28, on The Reporter Press. Join him in the activity room at 12:30 p.m. and delve into early issues of this local newspaper, from its inception to 1973. The program is free and open to the public. Please plan to join us.

Dont forget to check the schedule of events below or go to our website at gibsoncenter.org for other programs and events taking place this month. Have a wonderful weekend and God bless.

Monday, Jan. 27: Chair exercise class starts at 10:30 a.m. in the activity room. Board the bus at 12:30 p.m. for the Fun Day Ride to snow sculptures. Tai ji quan moving for better balance starts at 3:30 p.m. in the Gibson activity room.

Tuesday, Jan. 28: Strength, balance and stretch classes today at 10 a.m. in the activity room. Lunch is also served today at Silver Lake Landing at noon. Bob Cottrell will present the library program on The Reporter Press starting at 12:30 p.m. in the activity room.

Wednesday, Jan. 29: Game Day begins at 12:30 p.m. in the activity room.

Thursday, Jan 30: Chair exercise starts at 10:30 a.m. in the activity room. Jeopardy Fun Day begins at 12:30 p.m. in the social room. Caregiver Peer Support Group will meet in the social room at 12:30 p.m. Tai ji quan class moving for better balance starts at 3:30 p.m. in the activity room.

Friday, Jan. 31: One-on-One Computer help with Quentin today. Call (603) 356-3231 for an appointment. Strength, balance and stretch classes today at 10 a.m. in the activity room. Mount Washington Valley Arts Friday Painters group will meet at 12:30 p.m. in the activity room.

Is living a healthier, more active life your personal goal? Come join a Gibson exercise class.

Strength, balance and stretch classes are held every Tuesday and Friday.

Chair exercise classes are held on Monday and Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Belly dance classes with Joanne Bailey, Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. The cost is $20 for six classes.

Tai ji quan moving for better balance: Classes are Monday and Thursday at Gibson at 3:30 p.m. in the activity room.

Upcoming programs

Strength, balance and stretch classes resume Sept. 3. (Tuesdays and Fridays 10 to 11 a.m.)

Service Link Medicare Counseling. Third Wednesday of the month. Call (603) 356-3231 for an appointment.

Caregivers Peer Support program every Thursday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Veterans Coffee: A chance to spend time with fellow veterans. Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m.

Craft clubs

Learn to Knit: Tuesdays after lunch at Silver Lake Landing. Beginners welcome.

Quilting: Second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. All are welcome.

Friday Painters: A different subject each week. Bring your own supplies. Meet after lunch on Fridays in activity room.

Upcoming trips

Payment is due when you sign up for a trip. Checks are not cashed until the day of the trip. Call (603) 356-3231 to sign up.

Elvis and Roy Orbison: Feb. 7. The cost is $44.

The Spirit of Johnny Cash: March 13. The cost is $46.

Russian National Ballet: Sleeping Beauty: March 18. The cost is $62.

Sunny Portugal: April 14-23, 2020. The cost is $3,899 per person double occupancy.

Queen Mary 2 Educational-Crossing: April 24 to May 5. The cost is $3,639 per person double occupancy. Deposit due Oct. 25 ($500 plus insurance).

Menu: Monday, four-cheese baked ziti; Tuesday, chicken Gorgonzola; Wednesday, hot turkey sandwich; Thursday, French ham cassoulet; Friday, cheese omelet.

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Jos Ruiz followed every fitness rule. He did a balance of cardio and strength multiple times a week. He ate a regimented diet of 60 percent carbs, 20 percent protein, and 20 percent fat, with the occasional cheat day. He even spent time working with personal trainers. He was cut but he wanted to be ripped. By all accounts Ruiz, a nutritionist, should have been packing on muscle with every gym session, but two years ago he hit a major plateau and hadnt been able to up his gains since. Then, thanks to a new workout approach, he gained 19.8 pounds of muscle in 12 weeks.

Ruiz had always been into fitness, especially boxing and cardio. He stayed away from fad programs and stuck to routines he designed himself or those recommended to him by a personal trainer. One day while scrolling through Instagram, he discovered New Rules of Muscle (available on DVD and the new streaming All Out platform), created by Mens Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. and decided to commit to the 28-day program.

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The program, which features amped-up versions of tried-and-true moves to shock muscles into growth, totally changed the way Ruiz worked out. He ditched his old routine and started focusing on the time-under-tension, constant-tension, and unilateral techniques featured in the program. His new workouts included variations on bicep curls, dumbbell rows, squats, and other foundational moves.

I was surprised to see how performing each exercise in a slow and detailed way, plus focusing on tension and working large muscle groups, could make such a difference, says Ruiz. My muscles are more defined than theyve ever been.

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Ruiz committed to performing New Rules workouts every day, but allotted a few rest days when his work schedule got busy. During every workout, Ruiz targeted two muscle groups and alternated between lower and upper body sessions. He continued to stick to his 60/20/20 diet, eating lean protein like eggs and chicken, plus tons of fruits and vegetables. He also made sure to always get a good nights sleep. After beginning the program, he started to notice a difference in three weeks.

I felt so happy when I started to notice a change because before New Rules I was working hard every day and had never been able to exceed 154 pounds, says Ruiz. Now I'm 167 and I think I can still get more. Its really motivating and has led me to become more disciplined in life.

After 12 weeks he added around one inch to his arms, quads, and calves. Ruiz says he feels stronger than ever and went from being able to squat 195 pounds to 290 pounds.

I feel at my best. My energy is high and I dont get tired so easily, says Ruiz.

Ruiz says he plans to continue his New Rules routine and feels confident hell continue to see gains.

These have been the best exercises for me in terms of gains and muscle definition, he says. Theyre so different from everything else Ive ever done.

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This past Sunday afternoon marked the 2020 Lunar New Year celebration at the Americana at Brand.

Dozens of revelers were present to celebrate the Year of the Metal Rat. There were free cultural performances, arts and crafts booths, and gourmet food on the Green.

First on the program was the Dragon Dance, with a parade around the perimeter of the Americana. Along Americana Way, pretty girls in red loudly drummed away bad spirits. Then came the dragons. Crowds lined both sides of the street hoping a dragon would come their way and shake childrens hands.

After the parade, Chinese and Korean dances were performed on a stage erected in front of the Pacific Theatres. The audience sat on the grass. The childrens eyes were big as they saw the colorful costumes on twirling dancers. Their parents picnicked and chatted.

If dancing wasnt your thing, there were plenty of craft booths to enjoy, such as calligraphy demos. All booths were free except the dough figurines and sugar painting.

Only $5 worth of tickets allowed you to make figurines and paint with sugar.

Glendale resident Shushaa Karapetian planned to have lunch at the Americana with a friend and was surprised by the celebration.

We had no idea what was going on, she said.

Another Glendale resident, Artyam Manukyan, who said the Americana was the only place to come, was also pleasantly surprised by the festivities.

The actual Lunar New Year of the Rat will be celebrated on Jan. 25. The rat is the Chinese zodiac sign for being inquisitive, shrewd and resourceful. The rat is also the first in the rotation of the 12 zodiac signs, meaning that a Rat Year is a year of renewal.

Senior citizens are treated like royalty at Adventist Health Glendale. The hospital provides lectures, luncheons, exercise programs and workshops, all for free, all year long.

Anyone 60 years old and older can take advantage of all these perks of the Live Well Senior program.

This past Friday, close to 200 seniors filled the hospitals auditorium for the programs monthly Live Well Luncheon.

Glendale residents Elizabeth Mangun, 73, and Angeline Vukos, 70 plus, met attending the luncheons, which started nine years ago.

Im one of the original ones [to attend], said Vukos.

While each table of guests took its turn at the healthy buffet of roasted chicken, broccoli, cauliflower, rice and salad, Melissa Varraveto described ongoing programs.

Popular are the free, weekly fitness classes including tai chi, yoga for bone strength, Balance Fit and chair yoga. The classes are available Monday through Thursday. Varraveto is the manager of the Live Well Senior program as well as the manager of the volunteer resources program.

Varraveto introduced Michelle Quiroga-Diaz, program and education manager of the California Southland chapter of the Alzheimers Assn., which has been associated with the hospital for two years.

Quiroga-Diaz announced a free Alzheimers community forum being held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Adventist Healths Community Services Center Gym.

The forum will include a community discussion about how Adventist Health can help those afflicted with Alzheimers disease, dementia or memory loss.

Alice Zulli, Adventist Healths chaplain, regularly speaks at the hospitals luncheons, and this time she was the events keynote speaker.

Zulli has been on staff at the hospital for 30 years. She supervises the Beyond Loss program of weekly groups for those who have lost a loved one.

Zullis luncheon speech covered Grief is Love: Six Ways to Love Again. At the opening, she assured her audience, You will not die from grief.

More words of wisdom according to Zulli Dont give up. Life is delicious and wonderful. Its available to everybody. You just get to choose it.

Having 515 beds, Adventist Health Glendale is the largest medical center serving the San Fernando Valley, with 800 physicians, 2,600 associates and 1,100 volunteers. It was founded in 1905 as the Glendale Sanitarium.

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Many tech startups specialize in mobile applications. In the process, they assemble a team, do MVP, test various interfaces, and, of course, make mistakes. Entrepreneur Azganush Misakyan is now creating the Improve fitness app targeted at US residents. Azganush Misakyan spoke about how demand testing, investor search, and user behavior research take place in her authors column.

Azganush Misakyan is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Improve mobile fitness app. 6 years in business, founder of the school of airbrushing in Moscow, creates her own network of conceptual exhibitions and museums Fundora in the United States. Here are the key things she considers when creating a mobile app.

The idea of the fitness application project came to mind after we visited America and realized how difficult it is to keep the body in shape here. I am one of those who enjoy doing yoga and regularly go to weight training, and I pay a lot of attention to my health. Living in Moscow, it was easier to maintain such a regime: a different culture of food consumption and fashion for healthy eating. In the country of fast food, to find healthy food is not an easy task when faced with plenty of sauces, fried and greasy food, and huge portions.

Obesity is a problem for the entire US population. Looking around, and you see not just people who are overweight, but those for whom it has become a health scare.

Weve seen that, for all the diversity in America, it doesnt work for everyone. Why is it so?- this was the question, the answer to which we wanted to find. We have long wondered whether in America an application like the Russian one will be popular: with intensive circular workouts for rapid weight loss. To test the hypothesis, we decided to conduct a study, taking the first step to creating our project Improve.

When starting a business, you first need to analyze the market you are going to enter. It is necessary to understand whether the product will be relevant and whether the audience needs it. We followed a simple path: we created an online survey on SurveyMonkey, selecting as a focus group a thousand women who suffer from being overweight and want to fight it. We saw them as the target audience of our project.

The result caused both sympathy and horror. To the question of the quiz about why a person wants to lose weight, many answered: To run with my young children. My weight only allows me to walk next to them, but even feel shortness of breath. As a result of the survey, it turned out that our target audience is not able to immediately take on a huge load. Its representatives need a special, gentle training program, suitable for the needs and characteristics of the body.

We decided to focus on personalization, so that by opening a mobile application, a person can create an individual program for himself. Someone wants to do yoga and loves a relaxed, slow pace, someone likes effective cardio, and some like to do a heavy workout. Receiving photos of the clients, their parameters, age, weight, as well as preferences, the application itself will determine what the user needs.

Our fitness app has long been under the working title Fatburnmania (passion for fat burning). We even released a prototype under this name, but then we explained that the word Fat (fat) is very rude and offensive to Americans.

We did not want to resort to the services of expensive branding agencies, so I just downloaded the book by Sergei Malaykin, In a word: A book for those who want to come up with a title, and started looking for answers there. I did the exercises in the process of reading, but the title never came. Then suddenly, when I was thinking about how to make the app even better, the name Improve came up, which means improve. It fits perfectly into the concept of improving the human body.

After that, we had a long time to choose between two options Beshape (be in shape), which suggested one of our friends, and Improve. As a result, our customers decided what kind of name it should be. We just did a survey on Instagram and they chose what they liked best.

The first version of the application was developed by the outsourcing team. With them, we smoothed all the bumps, as the application was created twice as long as planned. And MVP (minimum viable product) we received only after 4 months. This was probably the most emotionally difficult stage. But in the meantime, we conducted surveys, tested hypotheses, prepared content, and continued to study the market.

In creating your own application, there is another important step that is worth investing in. This is beta testing.

The main task is that, based on selected programs for the focus group, which is now using the beta version, the machine understands the mechanics of work.

Now, in our application, there are several parts. Workout of the day: daily users get their workout, every day a new one. We are still testing this model and collecting feedback from users on it. In this part of the application, each exercise is given in a video recording format. We also have paid content, which includes selected meals, tasks, prizes and challenges between participants. It is based on the principle of video task + meal plan for the day + training + report. Now we are running our free product, while simultaneously testing the premium on a test group of users (closed).

The next step will be the introduction of another group of users, where we will track the behavior within the software, for example, how often users quit training.

The devil is in the details. Thus, checking every detail, we will be able to bring the application to a perfect working state, in which it will be ready to scale. I think that we will launch our application by the end of October-then you can fully use not only free, but also premium access. We expect to monetize the project by subscription $4.99 per month.

At the moment, we are investing our own funds in Improve (about $ 50,000), but after the beta test, we are going to resort to the help of investors. I held many meetings with potential investors who were acquaintances of acquaintances or whom I accidentally met at events. Networking in America is everything.

The peculiarity of financing startups in the United States is that it is not entrepreneurs who fight for funding, but investors to invest in a cool case. Especially if were talking about a tech startup. There is even a myth that if investors do not knock on your door with an offer to invest in development, then the project you are doing is not so good.

In America, there are a huge number of funds and accelerators, placing in which you can get investments in the project. Yes, novelty and relevance are incredibly important, but if you have them, then there will be investments.

It is difficult to get into the most famous accelerators Y Combinator and 500 Startups, but having done this, you can find investments on fairly favorable terms. For example, $ 150,000 for 7% of your startup. Not bad in my opinion. The main thing is to create something new that is different from others so that people want to invest in your product.

We plan to participate in the accelerator, because for us it is more of a reputation story. This will help us get to know more about major investors. In addition, if your startup is located in one of the local accelerators, which is quite difficult to get to, this already says a lot about your project. The media begins to write about it, larger firms are interested in it. We are creating our fitness application with the goal of its further sale. Planned investments that will be necessary for scaling from $ 500,000.

There is a little life-hack on the topic of communication with investors in America: dont be too impulsive. When sending a request to a person, remember that here both parties communicate with each other for a long time before starting to cooperate. So first ask for a personal consultation with someone you want to attract in the future. We are not in a hurry to choose any one investor quickly. Investment for a project like ours is not only about money, it is also about connections, partnerships and other benefits that an investor can give.

In America, there are simple rules, given that you can create a really strong project. It is, in principle, universal and applicable in many countries. Lets once again walk through the algorithm of actions for the implementation of the startup of your dreams.

First, do market analysis and make sure youre not reinventing the wheel.

Second, find the target audience to whom your project would be interesting and ensure the relevance of your idea.

Third, to conduct beta testing and identify weaknesses that can be revealed when scaling up the project.

And, fourth, if the first three points are successfully passed, feel free to go in search of an investor!

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Nikhil Satchidanand, research assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at UB, has been awarded a grant from the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York to continue his work with vulnerable older adults.

Satchidanand, an exercise physiologist with expertise in motor development and aging, will use the $71,690 grant for a project called The Movers and Makers Club: A Community-based Recreation Program to Improve Cognition and Motor Function in Older Adults.

The project will develop and test the impact of a community-based art-making and thinking-while-moving (dual-task) exercise intervention on cognition and motor function in adults age 65 and older.

As a faculty member with UBs Center for Successful Aging, Satchidanand has partnered with the Ken-Ton Family YMCA, which runs several fitness programs and special events for older adults, and Fine Art Miracles, a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of community members through fine arts education and hands-on art making.

The project is divided into three phases. Phase 1, which began in October and runs through February, is focused on developing the intervention program with input from key stakeholders. Phase 2, running from February through December 2020, involves testing the intervention methods in a community-based, randomized controlled trial among adults 65 years or older. Phase 3, running from January through March 2021, allows time to refine the intervention methods, disseminate key findings and prepare for larger-scale implementation in other community-based sites in the region.

The development of this project involves creation of an art-making curriculum that utilizes a wide variety of media, techniques and content, Satchidanand says. Direct, ongoing feedback from community stakeholders through a series of focus groups will help us create a curriculum that is appealing and appropriate for participants. Trained instructors will work with our community members to create a highly immersive and engaging experience that promotes success, self-efficacy and a sense of accomplishment.

At the same time, a group of older adults will work with the team to develop the dual-task training program using the SMARTfit Cognitive-Motor Training System, an innovative, multisensory, exergaming platform that engages the brain and body using game technology. Participants interact with touch-sensitive targets to play cognitively stimulating games while moving, managing footwork, maintaining balance and building body awareness.

These two complementary therapies have been brought together in this project with a focus on engaging the brain and body, promoting social support and creating an enjoyable experience for participants, Satchidanand says.

Project participants will engage in weekly art-making and dual-task exercise training, instructed by trained professionals from Fine Art Miracles and the YMCA.We hypothesize that weekly art-making and dual-task exercise training will improve executive functions, visual-spatial abilities and motor function, he says.

Equally as important, we believe that participation in Movers and Makers will be associated with improved self-efficacy, social support and quality of life. The results of our study will help us refine and adapt the intervention to be delivered in other community organizations.

Satchidanand received a previous Health Foundation grant for his Falls Prevention Needs Assessment in Primary Care project. His experiences working on that project partly inspired the new project, he explains.

The Movers and Makers project was made possible by a team that continues to demonstrate their passion and commitment to promoting successful aging, Satchidanand says.I am very excited to deepen my work with the foundation and to continue my collaboration with this exceptional team.

Our intervention has the potential to improve functional outcomes and help maintain independence in aging, while promoting social support and enjoyment.I am eager to realize the potential of the Movers and Makers program, and ensure our older adult community members live healthier, happier lives, he says.

Satchidanand earned an MS in motor development and a PhD in exercise physiology from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in clinical research in health disparities and was a UB Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) KL2 Mentored Career Development Award Scholar from 2016-18.

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This time of the year, a lot of us resolve to get more exercise and get in shape. A lot of newly fitness-inspired people join gyms or other fitness centers, believing that the facilitiesand the financial commitment of membershipmay finally supply the motivations they need to get fit and stay fit.

If you don't currently exercise on a regular basis, or want to increase your fitness regimen, first formulate a plan. For most people, beginning a drastically new exercise routine is akin to quitting a bad habit: Making a doable plan increases your chance of success. Your plan should include realistic fitness goals, a list of exercises for achieving those goals, an exercise schedule, and a list of reasons to keep you motivated. (If you are older than 40, check with a physician before beginning any program of increased exercise.)

If you are thinking of joining a gym, know upfront that the fitness industry thrives on good intentions. Most people who sign up stop using fitness centers after only a few months, then continue to waste their money by paying monthly dues for memberships they no longer use.

Be sure to compare the costs of joining a gym to the many other fitness options. Most people can save money and meet all their fitness and recreation needs without joining private fitness clubs. You can do pushups, situps, and many other exercises at home for free. Walking, running, and biking are very inexpensive. A regular soccer or basketball game at a nearby park is not only inexpensive but probably a lot more fun than lugging weights around a smelly gym. For a one-time investment of a few hundred dollars, you can buy various types of home exercise equipment.

YMCAs offer facilities where you can use cardiovascular fitness equipment, weightlifting rooms, and indoor swimming pools, and take exercise classesusually for less money than comparably equipped private gyms.

To help you identify the best fitness centers in the area, check ratings from the nonprofit consumer group Puget Sound Consumers' Checkbook magazine and Checkbook.org, which finds large facility-to-facility differences in customer satisfaction. Through a special arrangement, Patch readers can access Checkbook's ratings of gyms and fitness centers for free through March 1 by going to Checkbook.org/PatchPSD/fitness.

Among gyms that are conveniently located and get high marks from their customers, be sure to shop for pricemembership often doesn't come cheap. Checkbook's ratings of area gyms include sample prices collected by its undercover shoppers. While amenities and services vary from facility to facility, you'll find that large price differences exist among those with roughly the same basic features. If you're just interested in fitness equipment and group exercise classes, you'll find annual membership prices ranging from $150 to more than $1,500, but some boutique gyms charge $30 or more per class. For a three-year couple's membership that includes indoor tennis and swimming, you could pay from $4,600 to more than $15,000 depending on which facility you choose.

Some quick advice to consider before signing up for a gym membership:

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