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The Securities and Exchange Commission today separately charged J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, UBS Financial Services Inc., and TradeStation Securities, Inc. for deficiencies in their programs to prevent customer identity theft, in violation of the SECs Identity Theft Red Flags Rule, or Regulation S-ID.

According to the SECs orders, from at least January 2017 to October 2019, the firms identity theft prevention programs did not include reasonable policies and procedures to identify relevant red flags of identity theft in connection with customer accounts or to incorporate those red flags into their programs. In addition, the SECs orders find that the firms programs did not include reasonable policies and procedures to respond appropriately to detected identity theft red flags, or to ensure that the programs were updated periodically to reflect changes in identity theft risks to customers.

"Regulation S-ID is designed to help protect investors from the risks of identity theft," said Carolyn M. Welshhans, Acting Chief of the SEC Enforcement Division's Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit. "Todays actions are reminders that broker-dealers and investment advisers must design and operate identity theft prevention programs that are appropriately tailored to their businesses and update them in response to the increased threat and changing nature of identity theft."

JPMorgan: The JPMorgan order also finds that the firm failed to exercise appropriate and effective oversight of all service provider arrangements and failed to train staff to effectively implement one of its identify theft prevention programs in 2017.

UBS: The UBS order also finds that the firm failed to periodically review new or existing types of customer accounts to determine whether and how its identity theft prevention program should apply to them; failed to adequately involve the board of directors in the oversight, development, implementation, and administration of the program; and failed to train its employees to effectively implement the program.

TradeStation: The TradeStation order also finds that the firm failed to adequately involve its board of directors in the oversight, development, implementation, and administration of its identity theft prevention program and failed to exercise appropriate and effective oversight of service provider arrangements.

The SECs orders find that each firm violated Rule 201 of Regulation S-ID. Without admitting or denying the SECs findings, each firm agreed to cease and desist from future violations of the charged provision, to be censured, and to pay the following penalties: JPMorgan: $1.2 million, UBS: $925,000, and TradeStation: $425,000.

The SECs investigations were conducted by Laura DAllaird, Kathleen Hitchins, Jennie B. Krasner, and Martin Zerwitz of the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit and supervised by Paul Kim, Deborah Tarasevich, and Carolyn Welshhans. The examinations that led to the investigations were conducted by Colin Ray, Christine Sibille, Lindsay Topolosky, and Eric Garvey of the Division of Examinations.

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What GAO Found

Nine federal programs are designed to help prevent falls or improve accessibility for older adults or adults with disabilities by providing evidence-based falls prevention (e.g., exercise classes), home assessments (e.g., home safety checklists), or home modifications (e.g., railings or ramps). Four agencies oversee these programs: Administration on Community Living (ACL), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. These programs serve limited numbers of individuals, based on agency survey responses. Officials from national stakeholder organizations GAO spoke with said that not all populations at risk of falls may be served, including adults with disabilities under age 60. GAO's analysis of national data on self-reported falls from 2020 found that adults with disabilities aged 45 to 59 reported rates of falls and fall-related injuries that were higher than those reported by individuals 60 and over. However, because CDC's analysis of these data has focused solely on older adults, federal agencies may be limited in their understanding of the range of groups at risk.

Estimated Percentage of Reported Falls and Fall-Related Injuries by Age and Disability Status, 2020

Federal agencies have conducted various health-related studies of three of the nine federal programs. These studies suggest positive health outcomes for older participants. For example, a study of older adults participating in one of ACL's programs, which included exercise and other evidence-based falls prevention interventions, found some experienced fewer falls and fall-related injuries.

Federal agencies administering the nine programs have coordinated to some degree and disseminated falls prevention resources to consumers. But they lack a way to sustain information sharing and reach all groups at risk of falls with relevant resources. ACL was created, in part, to help manage fragmentation among federal programs that help people who are aging or have disabilities live independently. However, it has not identified a mechanism to sustain efforts to share falls prevention and home modification information among agencies. Further, most federally sponsored consumer resources on these topics target older adults. ACL has not used its existing network of disability organizations and providers to share information on the risk of falls or falls prevention for adults with disabilities under age 60. Yet GAO's analysis found they are also at high risk of falls. By facilitating information sharing across federal programs and among its own disability network, ACL could better help all groups at risk of falls to safely age and live in their homes and communities.

Studies report that each year, about one in four older adultsmany of whom may also have a disabilitysuffers a fall. According to CDC, falls were the leading cause of death from unintentional injury among older adults in 2020. They cost billions of dollars in medical expenses. However, studies also show that assessing and modifying the home environment or using other interventions can help prevent falls.

This report examines (1) what federal programs are designed to provide evidence-based falls prevention, home assessments, or home modifications for older adults and adults with disabilities and what do national data indicate about those at greatest risk of falls, (2) what do federal agencies know about how these programs affect participants' health, and (3) to what extent do federal agencies coordinate their efforts and provide consumer information to those at risk of falls. GAO analyzed CDC falls data from 2020, the most recent data available, and surveyed relevant federal programs. GAO interviewed officials from national aging and disability organizations; and reviewed studies of federal programs, falls prevention resources, and relevant federal laws and regulations.

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By TYLER ELLYSONUNK Communications

A program started 13 years ago at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is now helping families across the state live healthier lifestyles.

Building Healthy Families was recently expanded to Columbus, Gering, Grand Island, Hastings, North Platte, Scottsbluff and Wayne, giving residents of these rural communities easy access to an effective weight management program.

Created by exercise science professor Kate Heelan and her colleagues in the UNK Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences, Building Healthy Families is an evidence-based program designed for children ages 6-12 and their families. Participants meet weekly for three months at no cost while learning how to improve their nutrition and eating habits, modify unhealthy behaviors and increase their physical activity through a variety of hands-on lessons. Six follow-up sessions are conducted out to one year.

The program has proven success in Kearney, with overweight children losing more than 4% of their body mass and adults dropping an average of 14 pounds over the 12 weeks.

Building Healthy Families has impacted the lives of many children, and adults, over the past decade. Its amazing watching these kids grow and mature into confident, healthy young adults, said Heelan, who serves as director of UNKs Physical Activity and Wellness Lab. We have seen parents get completely off blood pressure medications and children improve blood lipid profiles, decrease blood pressure and increase self-esteem.

Obesity affects 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with higher rates in lower-income families and rural areas that dont have access to the same resources as urban cities. Effective family-based programs have been available for more than two decades; however, starting and sustaining these programs in rural communities can be difficult.

When resources arent available locally, rural families are forced to travel to larger metropolitan areas for these services, and thats not always a realistic option, Heelan said. Its important to have community-based programs where they can go to local facilities and meet with local people.

Thats the goal of Building Healthy Families.

Using a $2.5 million grant from the CDC, Heelan and a team of researchers from UNK and the University of Nebraska Medical Center are developing a turnkey version of the program that can be easily implemented in smaller communities across the country starting in Nebraska with Columbus, Gering, Grand Island, Hastings, North Platte, Scottsbluff and Wayne.

These locations launched local versions of Building Healthy Families as part of a five-year pilot project.

Before she became a health coach at Columbus Family YMCA, Cari Franzen worked at UNK and Kearney Public Schools.

I was very much aware of Building Healthy Families and the impact it had on the Kearney community and Kearney families, she said.

Thats why shes excited to have the program in Columbus. Franzen and two employees from East Central District Health Department are part of the implementation team there.

Its a great program and its very easy to run because all of the materials and lessons are laid out for you, she said. Weve had a lot of support.

To simplify the implementation process, Heelan and her team created an online package that includes training modules, program materials and other resources for instructors. They work with the community partners from start to finish, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Columbus completed its first 12-week program in early May.

They have seen success and theyve enjoyed the program, said Franzen, citing weight loss, increased physical activity and other positive results among the participants.

I think its effective because it involves the whole family, she added. Sometimes its easy to target just the kids, but if you dont have the parents on board, its hard to make that change in the family.

LeAnn Parker enjoyed that aspect of the program. She participated with her husband Tim and daughter Sophie.

It was nice to go through this together and have that accountability as a family, she said.

The program served as a confidence builder for Sophie, whos struggled with back issues in the past, and inspired all of them to be more physically active.

Sophies actually been the one whos pushed us to do that more, because shes always wanting to go to the Y, said Parker, whos experiencing fewer symptoms related to her fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that causes widespread pain and fatigue.

I think people will definitely benefit from this program, she said.

All seven Nebraska communities have worked with at least one cohort of families, and each community is recruiting participants for sessions that begin this fall.

North Platte also completed its inaugural sessions last spring, with Great Plains Health, West Central District Health Department and the city of North Platte Recreation Department collaborating on the program there.

We feel lucky to be able to offer this kind of program in our community, said Trudy Merritt, an outreach coordinator at the health department and aquatics director/recreation leader for the city.

With support from local physicians, who are really, really impressed with the program, the North Platte implementation team hopes to expand Building Healthy Families so more people can participate. Theyd like to add a prevention component to teach children and adults about healthy behaviors and lifestyles before problems develop.

Wed really like to see it become something thats offered long-term both as a treatment program and as a prevention program, Merritt said.

The pilot project extends well beyond the initial implementation. Researchers will work with each participating community to develop a plan for long-term sustainability, allowing the program to continue beyond the five-year CDC funding period.

At the conclusion of the project, Building Healthy Families will be ready for adoption in countless other communities.

We want this program to be a viable resource for families across Nebraska and throughout the United States, Heelan said. Its something any community can adopt and be successful with.

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The squat is the quintessential lower body exercise for many folks that lift weights. It involves stabilizing your core and using the power of leg muscles to move the weight. There are many variations to the movement to emphasize different objectives.

The box squat is one such variation. It was popularized in powerlifting circles and has been used by many weightlifters.

Controlling the lowering phase of the movement can be a great option when youre focusing on eccentric muscle work.

Conversely, the lifter can work on explosiveness during the concentric or lifting phase of the movement.

Box squats can add variety to your lifting or help you to focus on different aspects of the squatting movement. This can help you improve your standard barbell squat ability, especially if you are experiencing a workout plateau.

If the box squat is something you want to try, then its important to know what it is, how to perform it, and the benefits you can gain.

The box squat is exactly like a standard squat, except that there is a dedicated pause at the bottom of the movement. It involves using a knee-height box that allows you to lower yourself until your thighs are relatively parallel with the ground.

The box squat typically involves a more vertical shin position than a traditional squat. In addition, the trunk is typically more upright than in the traditional squat and you stand with a wider stance. This positioning emphasizes the hip extensors during both phases of the movement.

The lift requires a squat rack and a plyometric box or bench at the appropriate height. The height of the box should allow your thighs to be parallel to the ground when you are seated.

Place a plyometric box approximately 3 feet behind the squat rack. This allows enough distance for you to comfortably squat without the bar running into the rack.

Also, start with either the bar or one very light weight to practice proper form. This movement uses less weight than the regular squat.

Next, step under the bar and position yourself so the bar is on your upper back (not directly on your neck). It will feel like the bar is on the natural shelf made by your shoulders. Position your feet wider than shoulder-width apart. Unrack the weight and step back so the box is just behind your feet.

Keep your core tight and your feet wide with toes pointed slightly out. Unlock your hips to sit back, then bend your knees as you lower your body down to the box with good control. Keep your weight (center of mass) over your feet and descend until youre sitting.

Think of pushing your knees out slightly as you lower to keep them in line with your feet. Some lifters refer to this as screwing your feet into the ground. This ensures your knees wont cave in as you lower and raise, which puts undue stress on your knees.

Allow yourself to sit on the box for a 1-2 count but keep your trunk tall and active to continue holding the weight.

Then slightly hinge forward at your hips as you drive yourself upward squeezing your glutes and hamstrings to lift. Return to the upright position.

Perform 612 repetitions for 34 sets.

The height of the box you use will depend on your height and leg length. Select a box height that allows your thighs to be close to parallel with the ground when you are sitting.

The box height will also help you modify or progress the exercise. Use a taller box to make the exercise easier or a shorter box to add more difficulty. A higher box puts the joints through less range of motion, while the lower box increases it.

However, its important to know that joints also have more force on them the lower you go (1).

More force on the joints is not always a bad thing. However, if youre experiencing pain, then its advisable to select a higher box. If you also have pain with other squatting movements or when using a taller box, it would be good to consult a medical professional before working on this movement.

The box squat targets the gluteal muscles of the buttocks. However, the hamstrings, quadriceps (front thigh), and front shin muscles are also working to perform the movement.

Your core muscles in the abdomen and back extensors are stabilizing your trunk during the movement. This keeps your spine neutral during the movement to prevent injury to the back.

The hip abductors are also working to stabilize the hips and knees during the movement. This decreases excessive torque at the knees as you lower and raise. In plain terms, it keeps your knees from caving in as you lower and raise yourself during the squat.

The box squat allows you to focus on the concentric (pressing up) and eccentric (lowering down) parts of the squat separately. It also helps to slow your movement and help you refine and control the entire range of motion.

The box squat adds focus to your buttocks and back extensor muscles as well as the rest of the muscles of the posterior chain.

Finally, the box squat can be easier on the knees given the pause in the middle of the movement. The angles are different at the knee joint and may be easier to tolerate than a standard squat.

The box squat is a variation of the standard squat. Nevertheless, there are some variations you can make to it that can add further variety to this movement. Variety, as they say, is the spice of life.

You can always substitute one or two of your sets with these variations that target the muscle in different ways.

Note that these variations are more challenging and therefore are typically performed as bodyweight exercises.

The single-leg box squat is performed just like a typical box squat. This version is more difficult and is typically done without using weight. It challenges hip stability much more. The goal is to keep the hips level as you lower and raise (2).

Also, keep the knee in alignment with the foot as you raise and lower. You can check this by performing the exercise in front of a mirror.

Stand in front of the box, facing away from it, with your feet shoulder-width apart. Shift your weight onto one leg and lift the other foot slightly off the floor.

Bend your hips back and slowly lower down to the bench. Your leg in the air will move in front of you as you lower. Remember to keep your pelvis level as you descend.

Pause for a 1-2 count. Then hinge forward at the hips slightly as you drive back to standing. Keep the leg in the air in front of you throughout the movement.

If you have difficulty controlling the movement, you can reach your hands out in front of you to keep your center of mass forward.

Perform 23 sets of 48 repetitions on each leg.

The box squat jump is a more dynamic movement than the box squat. Instead of just driving up forcefully, you are adding the ballistic nature at the top. Its typically done without weight but can be performed wearing a weighted vest. Just keep the weight light.

The emphasis is on the jump in this version. Thus, good form and mechanics are vital.

Start and perform as you would the regular box squat. However, after you sit and pause, continue to drive yourself upward adding a jump at the end. Pause for a 1-2 count after the jump and then perform another repetition.

Complete 48 repetitions for 3 sets.

Box squats are good for adding variety to a workout if your lower body routine has gotten stale or you want to vary the squat exercise.

They are also good for helping to push past a plateau in your squats. If you cant add weight to your squats, try adding this movement. Taking the momentum out of the regular squat means youll have to work harder on the rising phase of the movement.

People who have difficulty performing a regular squat may be able to do box squats as they call for a longer pause between sitting and standing.

The box squat uses a seated pause between the lowering and raising phases of a squat.

No. The box squat removes the momentum from bouncing at the lowest point of the squat. It can be more difficult because it requires more control.

Box squats tend to be more difficult than a standard squat. They remove momentum, which increases the challenge.

Typically, people use a plyometric box, but you can certainly use a weight bench, chair, or coffee table. Any surface that is sturdy enough to hold your body weight, plus any additional weight you are holding, will work.

The box squat is an excellent way to add variety to your workout as well as help you push past a plateau in your standard squatting routine.

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Kevin Trainor July 27, 2022

CBS Sports Best in College Sports Rankings

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. The University of Arkansas remarkable athletics success continues to garner national recognition. The Razorbacks ranked first in the Southeastern Conference and fifth nationally in the recently released CBS Sports Best in College Sports Rankings.

Arkansas was the top performing athletics program in the SEC and one of three conference programs in the top 10 of the rankings. The Razorbacks finished with 459.5 points, including 132.5 for football, 146 for mens basketball, 25 for womens basketball, 83 for baseball and 73 for womens soccer.

The rankings were based on finishes during the 2021-22 athletics year, including finishes in football, mens basketball, womens basketball and two wild card sports among baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, gymnastics, lacrosse, hockey and wrestling. Points earned for finishes in football (x2.5) and mens basketball (x2) were multiplied as part of the ranking formula.

Coach Sam Pittman and the Razorback football team turned in one of the best gridiron seasons in recent history in 2021. Arkansas capped a remarkable 9-4 season with a 24-10 win over Penn State in the Outback Bowl. The Razorbacks earned a final national ranking of No. 20 in the USA Today / AFCA Coaches poll.

Coach Eric Musselman and the Razorback mens basketball team made a deep run into the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year. The Razorbacks won three games in the draw, including a win over No.1 Gonzaga in the Sweet Sixteen to advance to the Elite Eight and the West Regional Final. It marked the first time Arkansas has advanced to the Elite Eight in back-to-back seasons since the 1993-94 and 1994-95 campaigns.

Arkansas made a return trip to the NCAA Womens Basketball Tournament, after qualifying for the Big Dance in 2020-21 as well. If not for a pandemic shortened 2019-20 campaign, the Razorbacks would have earned three-straight NCAA appearances.

Arkansas culminated its 2021-22 season with its 11th appearance at the College World Series. The Razorbacks took to the road to win an NCAA Regional in Stillwater, Oklahoma and a NCAA Super Regional in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to earn a berth to the national championship in Omaha, Nebraska. Arkansas finished third at the CWS, falling just one game short of the championship series. The Hogs advanced to the College World Series for the third time in the past four full seasons

Arkansas won its third straight SEC regular season crown, before advancing to the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Womens Soccer Tournament for the first time in program history. The program record postseason run came up just short of the programs first berth in the NCAA Final Four, when the Razorbacks fell to Rutgers in a penalty kick shootout in the Elite Eight match.

Last month, Arkansas finished a program-record best seventh in the Learfield Directors Cup, earning the top finish by any program with 19 sports or fewer. The Razorbacks tallied eight Southeastern Conference championships and recorded nine top-10 national finishes to best the programs previous Directors Cup best finish, eighth, in the 2020-21 athletics season.

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More than 700 runners woke up bright and early for the 23rd annual event

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- While Keeneland is known for its racing, on Saturday it was the site of another race: The Shepherds House Run for Recovery.

More than 700 runners woke up bright and early for the 23rd annual event, including Anthony Russell.

I know some guys in recovery, Im also in recovery myself so Im out here supporting the entire thing, the training, the running, Shepards House, said Russell.

Russell is nearly one year sober. He says running and exercise a re playing a big part in his journey towards a full recovery.

Im a big believer in running, physical fitness for improving mental health, physical health, all that, said Russell.

Money raised from the event will go towards the heart of the Shepherds House mission, which is to provide programs, transitional housing, and other resources to help men and women get sober from alcohol and drug addictions

Its our biggest fundraiser of the year, so we count on it because this money goes a long way that we can help people. Weve grown astronomically over the last 5 years. We now treat over 500 people per day across 19 treatment centers, said Shepherds House president and CEO Jarod Thomas.

Many of the people they serve wouldnt otherwise have that opportunity if it werent for that funding.

They come to us from various places. Sometimes theyre coming to us from jails, sometimes theyre just coming to us as referrals. And we take them in we can provide housing for them or we can provide outpatient therapy services, inpatient therapy services, said Alex Winn-Marvin, a therapist at the non-profit.

The Shepherds House has also helped some of its own staff, like Roger Fox, who arrived in 2015 right out of prison.

The program was able to provide me with some life skills and daily living skills to be successful in recovery, so for us to be able to take that and give it back to somebody else, and then watch them turn around and give it back to somebody else is a very fulfilling experience, said Fox, who is now the vice president of the Shepherds House.

For those who are still dealing with addiction, Russell has some advice.

Find someone, talk to someone. Dont keep it inside. Talk to someone, theres plenty of meetings, look online. Theres so many people willing to help, you just have to ask, said Russell.

You can find resources to help in addiction recovery below:

Alcoholics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous

Suicide and Crisis Hotline

Dial 988

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Amidst rising costs and the seemingly never-ending rates of inflation, gym memberships may now be out of the price range for many Americans.

But there are still plenty of ways to exercise without stretching your budget on a pricy membership.

NewsNation spoke to Chicago-based personal trainer DeAngela Hale, who offered advice about affordable ways to exercise.

Hale suggested that people interested in working out at home can use simple exercises like jumping jacks.

You can do some old-school gym class exercises and get a great workout, Hale said. Everyone thinks you have to go to a high-end gym or have a membership to work out when actually you dont. Your body is a machine itself.

You can do jumping jacks in twenty-second sets, or consider a technique called jumping jack presses, where you take a water bottle in each hand and press them as youre doing the exercise.

They both will get your heart rate up, either way, Hale said.

In addition to burning calories and keeping your heart healthy, jumping jacks benefit many of your lower body muscles strengthening everything from your glutes to your shins.

Another easy exercise to do at home are squats, which especially benefit your core muscles. As Axioss Erica Pandey notes, squats have been shown to improve posture and reduce lower back pain.

There are also different variations to vary your workout such as the single-leg squat, where you squat with one leg while keeping the other extended. Hale suggested doing what are called goblet squats, where you hold a weight, such as a gallon of water, in order to work your leg muscles.

If youd like to make sure youre getting the basics of a squat right, check out this video from kinesiologist Jeremy Ethier.

Hale noted you dont have to buy expensive training weights; common household items can work as great substitutes.

There are so many things you can do without equipment, Hale said.

The COVID-19 pandemic forced her clients to get creative in order to continue exercising.

I even had a client use two wine bottles, and use those as weights! she said.

You can also use canned goods, bottles of detergent and other weighty items to do exercises like curls.

Lets say you wanted to work on your arms, you could do three sets of ten or twelve curls with wine bottles, Hale said.

Although paying for gym classes or a personal trainer can be money well spent, there are also plenty of free resources to build upon your exercise knowledge. Although not every fitness video on YouTube is credible, there are some professionals who operate channels that are worth watching.

One of my absolute favorites is Fitness Blender, Hale said, noting the channel has an emphasis on safety.

Another way to expand your knowledge is to look into free local resources in your area. Many parks and recreation departments offer free or low-cost exercise classes and gym access.

The Chicago Park District, for instance, operates affordable fitness centers and will waive fees for people who have a doctors prescription for exercise.

One thing youll want to avoid are diet or exercise schemes that tell you that you can lose weight or get healthy in a hurry.

Id say avoid all fad diets, Hale said. Look out for gimmicks I dont suggest like doing even liquid diets for long periods of time or cleanses for long periods of time because once you start to eat again, your body holds onto the nutrients. It slows your metabolism down.

Diet and exercise take time and commitment to work.

You want to look for a lifestyle change, Hale said. You want to look for programs that are long-lasting. Not lose weight quick. Anything that says lose weight quick is not typically sustainable.

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GILBERT, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the global leader in fitness education and certifications, is excited to announce that Rick Richey, an NASM Master Instructor, host of the award-winning NASM-CPT Podcast, and owner of Independent Training Spot, has been named Personal Trainer of the Year at the 2022 IDEA World Fitness Awards.

"Being a personal trainer is such a fulfilling, enjoyable, and stimulating way to make a living, said Richey. This work has allowed me to inspire and motivate people to move and exercise for the last 20 years. I am honored and humbled by this recognition."

Richey has worked with numerous film and television personalities, professional athletes, and traditional clients to help them reach their goals. He holds a master's degree in exercise science and a doctorate from PennWest California. Richey is also a subject matter expert and contributor to many of NASMs programs, including Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) and Certified Wellness Coach (CWC).

He is well-known for being the host of the NASM-CPT Podcast which recently reached 200 episodes and was a winner of the 2021 Sharecare Award for Social Storytelling.

Richey is being recognized for his exceptional leadership, business management, and instructional skills, as well as his ability to motivate and inspire clients to greater personal growth and a higher level of fitness.

Rick has dedicated himself to helping people lead healthier and happier lives, said Laurie McCartney, President of NASM. We are proud to see him recognized for his tireless efforts and valuable contributions to our community of fitness professionals and the millions of clients they support.

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For more information on NASM, visit nasm.org.

About NASM: National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) is a global leader in fitness education and certifications. Building on over 35 years of expertise, NASM programs create a roadmap for fitness professionals to help their clients achieve better physical and mental performance in athletics and everyday life. NASM provides an industry-first training system, with the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model, creating robust courses and content based solely on science-backed research. NASM has educated over 1.4 million fitness professionals in over 100 countries, creating a global space for optimal wellbeing and fitness. NASMs Optima Virtual Conference, October 13-15, 2022, is a free event that brings together the best and brightest in the fitness and wellness industry for 3 days of learning, networking, and sharing. Learn more at http://www.nasm.org.

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By Stacy Driks

Jonathan Antigua has been wearing red and carrying a whistle for 15 years but not as a fashion statement. He plans to pass along the uniform to six lifeguard trainees this weekend.

Because of the lifeguard shortage, I thought I could help out, Antigua said. Im trying to get people certified. Antigua learned how to become a lifeguard with the American Red Cross and he recently took it to the next level in March, when he earned his lifeguard instructor license.

He says the amount of lifeguard instructors in the northwest Bronx is scarce due to the national lifeguard shortage. Pools around greater Riverdale have also felt the impact of that shortage, especially at the public pool.

The American Lifeguard Association says the national lifeguard shortage hit community pools the hardest. Residents of the northwest Bronx found their neighborhood pool in Van Cortlandt Park would no longer accommodate educational swimming lessons and exercise programs for the summer due to the shortage.

Our goal is to always offer as much swimming access as possible we are happy that our number of open pools increases daily, despite the recruitment challenges we have faced due to the national lifeguard shortage, said Dan Kastanis, New York City Parks press officer.

The shortage forced Van Cortlandt Park to cancel some of its many pool programs this summer. As of July 1, pool hours were split into five separate sessions to provide access to more patrons.

Unlike Van Cortlandt Park, Riverdale Neighborhood House on Mosholu Avenue has enough lifeguards. And the Neighborhood House has begun hosting a lifeguard training program.

Its not for our own benefit, said Emma Pollack, director of community programs at Riverdale Neighborhood House. We heard there was a need for lifeguards in the community.

The pool house recognized the shortage of lifeguards in the community and decided to take action.

The shortage is coming after two years of COVID where they (certification classes) were already restricted and shut down, Pollack said. With the hot part of the summer upon us and the increase in travel due to inflation, some people want to stay home more and take advantage of the local pool.

When we became aware of the shortage, we started to work towards getting the training going, said Nancy Alberts, development manager of Riverdale Neighborhood House.

Community pools reached out to Alberts and her team about their shortage, and then they saw what and where the need was for lifeguards.

During the 27-and-half-hour course, certified American Red Cross lifeguards teach recruits in four days. Once completed, participants will receive an American Red Cross lifeguarding, first-aid, CPR, and automated external defibrillator certificate that is valid for two years.

Although the most recent session ended, there is still a chance to apply for the second training session on July 30. More information can be found on their website RiverdaleOnline.org/news

The program can accommodate 20 students as there are two lifeguards for 10 trainees. It cost $400 for the public while there will be a discount for Neighborhood House pool members.

As the mayor recently announced, we are also elevating, for this summer alone, lifeguard pay to $19.46 per hour, Kastanis said. And to ensure our beaches and pools are guarded all summer long, we will pay a retention bonus in September to guards who work every week through the end of the summer session.

Despite the programs cost, the new certified lifeguards will have an easy time finding employment because the community and residential pools are desperate for new lifeguards.

Many of my students ask me where do I apply? Antigua said.

He helps them find pools near their house that are looking for lifeguards.

Before the pandemic, there was never a problem finding lifeguards, including high school students, according to Antigua.

According to the American Red Cross instructor, traditionally high school students have replaced college students as they returned to college at the end of August. The following year the high school students would be rehired for the entire summer.

But that all stopped in 2020.

During the pandemic, there were no lifeguard courses, but the Red Cross did extend lifeguard certificates, but eventually they just stopped recertifying and students never went back (for new classes), Antigua said.

That meant new people were not being trained and, since they could not renew their license, those people needed to find another way to support themselves. Most found higher-paying jobs in retail and hospitality as things opened up through the year.

Antigua and the rest of the team from the Riverdale Neighborhood House are dedicated to certifying as many lifeguards as possible due to the drowning rate.

Were hoping to do more moving forward, but on top of that also think about the resources the pool at RNH offers, Pollack said.

While lifeguards main mission is to prevent drowning, they are helped immensely if children take swimming courses. That is why aquatic specialists teach children as young as 1. In pools, Black children between 10 and 14 drown at rates 7.6 higher than white children.

The number one thing that the American Red Cross ensures the best preventable way to avoid drowning is to learn how to swim.

This (training) isnt really for lifeguarding, Antigua said. Lifeguarding is there to prevent drowning, and the first thing is learning to swim.

At Orchard Beach I had multiple rescues, so I know the importance of being a lifeguard and knowing the skills, he said.

He stressed the importance of being a lifeguard and to ensure his students know the seriousness of the job.

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