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The Realistic Plan That Helped This Guy Lose 77 Pounds and Get Shredded – Men’s Health
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Like millions of other people around the world, Carlos Oliveira was no stranger to weight gain and low levels of activity during the pandemic. After joining a gym and hiring a trainer to get back in shape, Oliveira shared the surprisingly simple steps that helped him lose more than 70 pounds and get into the best shape of his life.
During the second lockdown in the UK, I was feeling really low: Id been drinking too much, not watching what I ate, and generally sitting around the house. Id had a personal trainer before, but at that point itd been about two years since Id really been in the gym. My weight had crept up from 95 kg (209 pounds) to more than 115 kg (253 pounds). My clothes no longer fit and I felt lethargic, totally low-energy.
As someone who has always struggled with my weight, I felt like Id worked really hard to get to where I could feel relatively good about myself, only to see it all slip away. I was snappy with my wife and kids and I can see now that it was really because I just felt frustrated and unhappy with myself.
I felt like I needed something to kick-start me again and provide some accountability for what I was doing to my body. A friend of mine had been through the Ultimate Performance process a couple of years previously and so I reached out to her to ask if she would recommend it. I got a resounding yes, so I signed up with Ultimate Performances Manchester gym.
Pre-transformation, I actually dont think my diet was terrible. Breakfast would be a bowl of cereal with milk and a couple of pieces of toast with peanut butter. Then for lunch, Id have something like a tuna wrap, and dinner would have been whatever my wife was making for the kidspasta, fish pie, lasagne, all pretty hearty (and carby) stuff. The big difference is that with dinner I would probably have had a couple of glasses of red wine with maybe a large glass of whisky in the evening.
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During the program, I got very clear guidance on revamping my diet, with calorie and calorie and macro targets for training and non-training days. The biggest change was really reducing carb intake and ramping up the protein. Eggs, chicken, and tuna were pretty much on the menu every day in order to hit my protein target of 175g per day.
So Id start the day with greek yogurt with berries and honey, followed by a mid-morning bagel with three scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Id have chicken stir fry for lunch. For dinner, I had a meal prep service that offered a range of main meals around the 500 kcal mark and all with fairly balanced macros e.g. (50g carb / 20g fat / 30g protein). And if I wanted to snack, Id have something high in protein, like cooked chicken pieces, low-fat cheese, or a tin of tuna.
I trained at UP three times a week. The training was generally strength-based, working my full body in each session. Outside of UP, I was back to playing football a couple of times a week post-lockdown and also trying to get a ride in each week on my turbo trainer over the winter.
I got used to some new moves in the gym, too. Pendulum squats really challenged me, with a combination of strength and endurance requirements that make them feel pretty rough. Walking lunges go in that bracket too. Chin-ups are also tough, but beneficial; I struggled to do three reps when I first started, and by the end was able to do weighted sets and really saw the benefits in the definition of my back.
I think the biggest thing I learned in the gym was quality over quantity. We would do six or seven exercises, with three sets of each in the eight to ten rep range. He really focused on getting the correct form for each movement and ensuring that every rep counted.
From a food perspective, it was really just about keeping things simple and making sure I was hitting my macros. I pretty much gave up alcohol entirely over the transformation and generally didnt go down the "cheat meal route. Even if I was eating out I would try to make the best choice I could.
Over eight months, from September 2021 to April 2022, I lost 35 kg (77 pounds), getting down to the 83 kg (182 pounds) mark. My body fat dropped from around 40 percent at the beginning to nine percent. Its hard to know just how much muscle I gained, since some of it was already there, just hidden by fat.
This transformation has definitely been about more than the physical benefits. Ive had to throw away my entire wardrobe. I bought new clothes that I previously would never have thought Id be able to fit into. Whilst its not great for the wallet, the boost to my confidence has been huge.
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Being happier with myself definitely has a big impact on both my work and home life and my general energy levels are so much higher.
My family and close friends knew that I was training, and definitely noticed and commented as they saw the weight begin to come off. However, I think everyone was shocked when I shared the photos from my shoot on Instagramto be honest, I was pretty shocked myself when I saw them! When you are so focused on the path in front of you and taking those small steps, you can really lose track of just how far youve traveled. Thats one good reason to take pictures.
I genuinely feel like the hard work really starts here. My biggest goal right now is to keep my weight stable. I'm into a solid routine of self-training three times a week. Once I feel established and stable in that, Id like to start looking at building more muscle with a focus on my arms.
I think success in a transformation like this comes down to being honest with yourself about whether this is something you really want. You have to want it. If you do, and you are willing to commit to the process and follow the program, then you will astonish yourself with what you can achieve. As told to Jesse Hicks
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Free fitness classes geared toward seniors offered in BG, Perrysburg – Sentinel-Tribune
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The Wood County and Perrysburg Area Senior Centers are holding a weekly Club F.I.T. exercise class that is free and open to those 50 years of age and older.
This Fitness Interactive Teaching program will provide strengthening exercising and educational tips to keep people actively independent. With few programs that focus on the maintenance of abilities after rehabilitation or therapy is completed, this project will make an impact in the community.
Access to this class will aid in maintaining an older adults general health and well-being, help keep the costs associated with injury at bay, and will provide knowledge and socialization to stay independent and active in the community.
Sessions are led by physical or occupational therapists and assistants from community businesses.
Classes at the Wood County Senior Center, 140 S. Grove St., are held on Tuesdays from 9 to 10 a.m.
Classes at the Perrysburg Area Senior Center, Schaller Building, 130 W. Indiana Ave., are held on Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m.
Contact the Programs Department of WCCOA to register by calling 419-353-5661 or 800-367-4935, or by emailing programs@wccoa.net.
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Mayor Bhalla invites Hoboken community to free Fitness in the Park, Concerts in the Park programs – The Hudson Reporter
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Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla and the City of Hoboken invite the community to the free Concerts in the Park and Fitness in the Park programs. The programs are part of the Citys Summer Fun initiative which provides residents with free summer activities including the popularMovies Under the Stars program.
This year, Fitness in the Park, a series of free sample classes hosted by local fitness studios in City parks, kicks off Summer Fun programming on Monday, June 6 at Pier A Park from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.Fitness in theParkwill be held at Pier A Park, 7th & Jackson Resiliency Park, Southwest Park, Southwest Pop-Up Park, and under the Viaduct.For a full schedule, see below.
The Concerts in the Parkseries will run on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays all summer long.Concerts will be held at the Southwest Park on Mondays, Shipyard Park on Tuesdays, and Sinatra Park on Thursdays.It officially begins on Thursday, June 9, at Sinatra Park.
For a full schedule, see below.
I am glad that the City is once again offering Hoboken residents free fitness and concerts in the park options, a great way to enjoy local gyms and musicians in our public spaces, said Mayor Bhalla.Thank you to our sponsors, and our Cultural Affairs division for making this Summer Fun initiative possible this year.
Fitness in the Park
A free sample of classes by local fitness and yoga studios.Wear sneakers and loose-fitting clothing. Bring a mat, if needed, and water. In case of inclement weather, call the fitness or yoga studio for updates.
Location:Pier A Park(1stStreet and Sinatra Drive)
Time: 7 pm to 8 pm
MONDAYS
June 13: F45 Training Hoboken
Functional Training Bootcamp: A mix of circuit and HIIT style workouts geared towards everyday movement. For updates, call 201-758-8390.
June 20: Urban Souls
Class realigns the spine, opens cramped hips, and mobilizes stiff joints. For updates, checkwww.urbansoulsyoga.comor instagram page @urbansoulshoboken.
June 27: Hudson Seed Yoga
Beginners are welcome. There will be a short meditation at the end. For updates, emailTrevorvaughan@hudsonseed.comor call 862-371-4966.
July 11: Jane DO
DO it All Class is a hybrid class that offers strength training, cardio, HIIT, and more. To get real time updates, IG @JaneDO. July 18: Urban Souls For information, see June 20th.
July 25: Powerflow Yoga
Open-Level class: Modifications and variations will be offered. Increase your skill and muscle for balance. For scheduling updates, call 201-533-9642.
August 1: CKO Kickboxing
CKO Kickboxing Class: Full-body workout incorporating punches, kicks, jumping jacks, crunches and light jogs. For scheduling updates, call 201-963-7774.
August 8: REMIXX MMA
A 45-minute kick-boxing class mixed with high intensity training. For scheduling updates, call 201-310-8381.
August 15: Hudson Seed Yoga
For class information, see June 27th.
August 22: Jane DO For class information, see July 11th.
TUESDAYS
June 7: Club Pilates
Mat Pilates class will strengthen and lengthen your body. For scheduling updates, call 201-839-6648.
June 14: Hudson Seed Yoga
For class information, see June 27th.
June 21: Local Barre
Open Barre combines a fusion of ballet technique fundamentals, core conditioning, pilates, yoga, and stretching for a total body workout. For scheduling updates, call 201-710-5994.
June 28: Rumble Boxing Hoboken
Power Workout: Learn 6 punches and the fundamentals of boxing with a Rumble-inspired pop-up workout. For scheduling updates, call 973-632-1539.
July 19: REMIXX MMA
For information, see August 8th. 26 Local Barre For class information, see June 21st.
July 26: Local Barre For class information, see June 21st.
August 2: Hudson Seed Yoga
For class information, see June 14th.
August 9: Club Pilates
For class information, see June 7th
August 16: Rumble Boxing Hoboken For class information, see June 28th.
August 23: Local Barre For class information, see June 21st.
Location:7thand Jackson Resiliency Park(625 Jackson Street)
Time: 6 pm to 7 pm
THURSDAYS
June 16: Local Barre
Open Barre combines a fusion of ballet technique fundamentals, core conditioning, pilates, yoga, and stretching for a total body workout. For scheduling updates, call 201-710-5994.
June 30: Local Barre, see above
July 14: Local Barre, see above
July 28: Local Barre, see above
Location:Southwest Resiliency Park(58 Jackson Street)
Time: 6 pm to 7 pm
WEDNESDAYS
June 15: CrossFit Hoboken
Crossfit Hoboken will offer intro HIIT classes, (high intensity interval training). For scheduling updates, call 973-296-3273.
June 29: CrossFit Hoboken (See above)
Location: Southwest Pop-Up Park/Block 10(58 Harrison Street)
Time: 6 pm to 7:30 pm
WEDNESDAYS
June 22: Hive Athletics
Coed Doubles Pickleball games, 30 minute matches starting at 6pm, 6:30pm and 7pm. Advance registration required. Balls and paddles provided. (Signup deadline is Friday June 17th.www.hiveathletic.com/league/52200/details)
July 13: Hive Athletics (see above,Signup deadline is Friday July 8th.www.hiveathletic.com/league/52276/details)
For updates, call 201-528-3271
Location: Under the 14thStreet Viaduct(415 14thStreet)
Time: 6 pm to 7 pm
WEDNESDAYS
June 15:Local Barre
Open Barre combines a fusion of ballet technique fundamentals, core conditioning, pilates, yoga, and stretching for a total body workout. For scheduling updates, call 201-710-5994.
June 22: See above
July 6: See above
July 20: See above
For more information or questions, email Geri Fallo atgfallo@hobokennj.gov
Concerts in the Park
Location: Southwest Resiliency Park(38 Harrison Street)
Time:6:30 pm 7:30 pm
MONDAYS
June 13: The FUZZY LEMONS
June 20: ROCKNESS MUSIC
June 27: SWINGADELIC QUARTET (6:00PM 8:00PM)
July 11: MUSIC TOGETHER
July 18: MUSIC WITH COREY
July 25: ZYDECO REVELATOR 6:00PM 8:00PM
August 1: RON ALBANESE (aka Polka Dot)
August 8: SCHOOL OF ROCK STUDENT HOUSE BAND
August 15: THE COUNTERFEITERS The Ultimate Party Band! 6:00PM 8:00PM
Location: Shipyard Park(13thStreet & McFeeley Drive)
Time: 7 pm 8 pm
TUESDAYS
June 14: RON ALBANESE (aka Polka Dot)
June 21: YOSI: Sing-A-Long
June 28: MR. MAGICO
July 12: HOBOKEN SINGS A night of karaoke co-presented with The Hoboken Historical Museum
July 19: MUSIC WITH COREY
July 26: The FUZZY LEMONS
July 2: ROCKNESS MUSIC
July 9: MUSIC TOGETHER
July 16: AMERICANA FAMILY JAMBOREE: Songs from the Great Americana Songbook featuring music by Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie and more.
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Beachbody Super Trainers Jericho McMatthews and Elise Joan Team Up to Unveil a Revolutionary Fitness Program Fusing Intensity with Recovery to Unlock…
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Beachbody On Demand offers a new, balanced approach to achieving physical and mental well-being with the launch of "FIRE AND FLOW" fitness program
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 07, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Beachbody Company, Inc. (NYSE: BODY), ("Beachbody" or the "Company"), a leading subscription health and wellness company, invites members to "workout without burn out" with the launch of "FIRE AND FLOW." The new dynamic at-home fitness program was developed in partnership by beloved Beachbody Super Trainers, fitness experts and real-life friends Jericho McMatthews and Elise Joan.
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FIRE AND FLOW is a four-week program focused on helping you achieve overall well-being by alternating rigorous strength and cardio days with low-impact, body-shaping, recovery days. This is the first program of its kind to serve the demands of subscribers who want to integrate and commit to both physical and emotional well-being.
With mental and emotional health increasingly recognized as being of equal importance to physical health, FIRE AND FLOW supports Beachbody members as they work toward achieving incredible results with a priority on improving self-esteem and self acceptance. FIRE AND FLOW is a great solution no matter where you might be on your physical fitness journey with "modifiers" for beginners and "intensifiers" for those who are more advanced.
"Beachbody has specialized in creating programs that people can follow day by day for a predictable outcome on a specific timeline, but this is the first time weve specifically integrated mental and emotional well-being into the schedule," said Carl Daikeler, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of The Beachbody Company. "Elise and Jericho have delivered something so special its going to surprise people. People who want to reduce anxiety and adjust to the new normal, but still feel challenged physically to get every aspect of results, are going to feel like this is the most efficient program they have ever experienced."
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Each week of the FIRE AND FLOW four-week program consists of six workouts ranging from 25-30 minutes in length and require minimal equipment, such as dumbbells and resistance loops. Workouts alternate between challenging full-body strength and cardio FIRE workouts that ignite the metabolism while building muscle and toning the body on one day, and FLOW sessions the next day for recovery, no-impact mobility, core, and mindful breathing to help relieve stress.
"FIRE AND FLOW is much more than just a workout program, and I was thrilled to collaborate with my friend, Elise, to deliver a lifestyle concept centered on the idea of helping people get strong and fit and at the same time relieving stress and reducing anxiety," said Jericho McMatthews, Beachbody Super Trainer.
"Jericho and I complement each other so well. We wanted to create a program that is sustainable for the long-term, and that means taking care of your physical and emotional well being" added Elise Joan, Beachbody Super Trainer. "The goal is not to burn you out with too intense of a program, but instead strike a balance between intensity and recovery."
To help users unlock even greater mental well-being, FIRE AND FLOW includes a one-of-a-kind journal created by Jericho and Elise featuring short writing prompts aimed at promoting self-care and personal discovery. Each prompt is specifically crafted to boost mental health and serve as a healthy habit creator. Further, as a key component of the programs self-reflection and emotional wellness focus, the journal is intended to evoke encouragement and support from within while embarking on your new health and wellness journey.
FIRE AND FLOW is appropriate for all fitness levels, offering modifiers and intensifiers for each exercise to accommodate your individual fitness level. In addition to the core program, users will receive access to eight optional 10-15 minute bonus workouts that target various parts of the body, as well as four cycling workouts that can be accessed via BODi (Beachbody On Demand Interactive), the Companys premium connected-fitness platform that works with the Beachbody Bike.
FIRE AND FLOW is now available at special launch pricing exclusively from Beachbody. Visit http://www.teambeachbody.com to learn more.
About The Beachbody Company, Inc.Headquartered in Southern California, Beachbody is a leading digital fitness and nutrition subscription company with over two decades of creating innovative content and powerful brands. The Beachbody Company is the parent company of the Beachbody On Demand streaming platform (BOD) including its live digital streaming subscription BODi, and the Beachbody Bike powered by MYXfitness, the Company's connected indoor bike. For more information, please visit TheBeachbodyCompany.com.
About Jericho McMatthewsJericho McMatthews passionate approach to fitness empowers you to own your health, wellness, and happiness. Shes a NASM and ACE certified personal trainer and holds degrees in psychology as well as physical education and kinesiology.
About Elise JoanElise Joan is an expert at connecting the mind and body, helping awaken you to your power, purpose, and calling. In addition to holding multiple fitness certifications, plus two bachelors degrees, she has worked as a primetime on-air health expert for major TV networks.
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Forward-looking statements are based upon various estimates and assumptions, as well as information known to us as of the date hereof, and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, actual results could differ materially due to a variety of factors, including: our ability to effectively compete in the fitness and nutrition industries; our ability to successfully acquire and integrate new operations; our reliance on a few key products; market conditions and global and economic factors beyond our control; intense competition and competitive pressures from other companies worldwide in the industries in which we operate; and litigation and the ability to adequately protect our intellectual property rights. You can identify these statements by the use of terminology such as "believe", "plans", "expect", "will", "should," "could", "estimate", "anticipate" or similar forward-looking terms. You should not rely on these forward-looking statements as they involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to vary materially from the forward-looking statements. For more information regarding the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to our business in general, we refer you to the "Risk Factors" section of our Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including those risks and uncertainties included in the Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 1, 2022 and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which are available on the Investor Relations page of the Beachbody website at https://investors.thebeachbodycompany.com and on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.
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Fairmont State and Wheeling University establish partnership to impact health care – The Steubenville Herald-Star
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WHEELING Representatives from Wheeling University and Fairmont State University signed an articulation agreement Monday that establishes a partnership between the institutions, which aims to produce more quality health care professionals to serve patients in West Virginia and across the country.
This partnership will allow eligible students from Fairmont State University to make a seamless transition each year into Wheeling Universitys doctorate of physical therapy program, said Ginny R. Favede, president of Wheeling University. More importantly, by producing well trained physical therapists, there will be more health care professionals grounded in our mission to serve others in Appalachia and in our region.
The agreement between the institutions will allow for up to three students per year from Fairmont States exercise science program to be accepted into Wheeling Universitys doctor of physical therapy program, pending qualifications and academic requirements.
This agreement will help bring more graduates from West Virginia colleges and universities into the universitys DPT program, according to Alison Kreger, director of Wheelings doctor of physical therapy program. By partnering, Wheeling and Fairmont will help both institutions facilitate the training of physical therapy professionals who can provide high quality patient care.
The Fairmont State exercise science program integrates the theories and practicalities of exercise physiology in preparing graduates for a career in the field of health and fitness, while providing the foundation required for the successful application into several professional pathways, including physical therapy.
We are grateful for the efforts from both institutions that have brought this partnership to fruition, said Jan Kiger, chair of the Fairmont State health and human performance department. Were excited to work together to engage our students in further professional degree programs, physical therapy in particular, which is a highly sought-after degree.
Wheeling Universitys DPT program emphasizes a whole person approach to the investigation of clinical issues using a problem-based Learning format.
This partnership will allow Fairmont State Exercise Science majors to move forward in their careers by easing the transition into a professional degree pathway, said Amanda Metcalf, dean of Fairmont States College of Education, Health and Human Performance. Through this partnership we are not only building a relationship that will benefit our students, but one that will benefit the community and local workforce. We are thrilled our students will have the opportunity to continue their educational journey and positively impact health care settings.
Diana Phillips, Fairmont States vice president of academic affairs and provost, echoed Metcalfs comments.
At Fairmont State University we center student success at the heart of everything we do. Engaging in this partnership with Wheeling University allows us to continue providing a transformative impact to our students, while also strengthening health care throughout our region and beyond, she said.
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Geneva Commons offering free movies and fitness classes this summer – Shaw Local
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Geneva Commons now offers special summer programs, including a series of movies and food trucks on the center green, as well as a summer fitness series on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
The Commons will host free movies at 7 p.m. every Friday through Aug. 26, according to a news release.
The movie series kicked off last week with Encanto and two food trucks. On June 10, it will be Space Jam (1996), with Aijo Food Truck and Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream. Also on the schedule are Spider Man: No Way Home, 2019s Aladdin and the 1978 classic Grease, among many others. For the full schedule, click here.
The Summer Fitness Series begins Thursday, June 16, and runs through Tuesday, Aug. 30.
In partnership with Holm Studio, cardio kickboxing will be offered from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, with the exception of June 21, when a yoga class will be held.
For more information or to sign up for the classes, visit Holm Studios website.
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This School of Education program promoted healthy behaviors among older adults in Homewood – Pitt
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More than 40% of older adults in the United States are obese, leading to preventable illnesses like heart disease, strokes, diabetes and cancer. In Black Americans, the obesity rate is nearly 50%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Anne Hays, a clinical instructor in the University of Pittsburghs School of Education, saw an opportunity to make a difference in this population and get her graduate students working outside the classroom.
With help from Pitts Community Engagement Centers and other School of Education leaders, Hays (EDUC 04G,07G) and six students in the Evidence-Based Health Program Planning course partnered with the Homewood-Brushton YMCA to establish the Healthy Homewood Project. The 10-week program addressed obesity and chronic illnesses in older adults through fitness and wellness education in Homewood, a predominantly Black Pittsburgh neighborhood.
Throughout the spring semester, students conducted research to understand community members needs and prevalent health disparities.
They also spent two hours each week at the YMCA working with more than 30 participants to check vitals, conduct weigh-ins and lead discussions about mindful eating and other healthy behaviors. These talks were followed by smaller breakout sessions where individuals set weekly goals as well as a group exercise class taught by 73-year-old Pittsburgh native and Homewood celebrity Roland Ford (pictured in white above).
Ford has instructed YMCA dance and fitness classes since March 2007 and joined with Healthy Homewood upon learning about its mission.
I appreciate this type of programming where we can inform, educate and engage other seniors around the importance and value of nutrition, said Ford, who personally brought many participants on board. I love that we had the opportunity to learn and share this information.
He credited Healthy Homewood with helping older adults with another significant health challenge, too: loneliness.
This program gave people a chance to be more social during the pandemic, said Ford. It developed friendships and partnerships that didnt exist prior, and I hope it can be duplicated and continue.
Just as Hays hoped, the Pitt students benefitted from the activities as well. Cyndi Standaert is a nontraditional health and physical activity, programming and promotion major who said the project was the first hands-on experience Ive ever had. Dr. Hayes knew there was a need for this program, and it was amazing.
A former swim coach, she followed her family to Pittsburgh in 2017 after spending 20 years in Seattle. In addition to attending Pitt, she now also cares for her elderly father a responsibility that gave her a greater appreciation for Healthy Homewood.
Ive watched my father grow older and need support, said Standaert. Older adults in all communities require connection, whether increased physical activity or social connection. Working with the older population in Homewood, I see the need and want to be part of the solution.
Healthy Homewood also helped Standaert discover her purpose and obtain an internship that aligns with her interests. This summer, she is working as a wellness assistant at Providence Point, a retirement facility, where she plans to create and execute similar programs.
Whats special about doing work like this is that the students truly engage, and it gives them ownership of projects which they thrive off, said Hays.
Healthy Homewood concluded in April with a health fair, presentations from graduate students and with participants receiving certificates of completion and an extended two-month YMCA membership.
The knowledge and gifts gained from conversing with and learning from this community have given me more confidence as I go forward working with older adults, said Standaert. I can honestly tell you that my life is forever changed from working with this group.
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6 health benefits of playing tennis and why its a good idea to add it to your workout program – GQ India
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Tennis is one of the most popular racket sports in the world. It can be played individually against a single opponent or between two teams of two players each. Tennis is an enjoyable way to maintain your health, fitness, strength and agility. As tennis can be played by people of all ages and fitness levels, we spoke to some of Indias leading experts to learn more about its health benefits. Heres what they said.
Tennis is a great addition to any workout regime because it improves metabolic function, muscle tone, strength and flexibility. It also boosts aerobic capabilities. Tennis also helps increase your reaction time and attention span, remarks Sonakshi Bagla, fitness expert and founder of Shakti Warrior, an athletic wear brand.
1. Boosts Brain Power and Mood
Playing tennis regularly can improve your critical and tactical thinking and mental alertness. A good lifestyle includes a balanced blend of adequate physical activity and a modulated diet. While dietitians can advise people to eat a balanced diet and even curate a dietary schedule, it is important to supplement that with a good exercise regime. And for those, who find that too boring, you could invest in a sport like tennis. Tennis requires full body coordination and hence, it keeps the brain active. This further results in the active release of serotonin, which helps you to sleep soundly, says dietician and fitness expert Vidhi Chawla, founder of Fisico Diet Clinic.
2. Aids Weight Loss
Playing tennis is an excellent cardiovascular workout where you are constantly running, pivoting or stretching various muscles of your body. Moreover, as per reports from the American Dietetic Association, recreational tennis players can burn an estimated 600 to 1,320 calories per two-hour singles session while competitive players can burn between 768 to 1,728 calories. Therefore, adding tennis to your weight loss regime is beneficial.
3. Improves Overall Fitness Levels
Tennis can help you improve your overall physical health in daily life by lowering your resting heart rate and blood pressure. Tennis is a full-body workout. As you sprint around the tennis court, you work your leg muscles. Your core is working as you maintain your balance while chasing the ball. Participating in this sport can help you improve your balance, flexibility, coordination, and agility, adds nutritionist Dr Rohini Patil.
4. Reduces Stress
Tennis also provides an opportunity for social interaction and reduces stress. Furthermore, playing tennis regularly releases serotonin and endorphins, which decrease stress, anxiety and depression, and have a positive impact on your mood and sleep.
5. Decreases the Risk of Osteoporosis
According to the National Institutes of Health, weight-bearing exercises such as tennis help prevent diseases like osteoporosis, which is a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. While playing tennis, every time you raise your racquet to hit the ball, youre working against gravity that helps strengthen your bones.
6. Improves Strength, Agility and Balance
Tennis is a full-body workout with great health benefits. In my opinion, tennis is outstanding for strength, agility, speed and conditioning. A continuous process of starts and stops helps in strengthening the leg muscles. Moreover, quick agile movements are required as the player sprints from one side to the other. Quick accelerations and even quicker stops build great muscle motor control over a period of time, says Harpreet Vir Singh, fitness expert and founder, YourHappyLife and Roots Premier League.
Additionally, regularly playing tennis will improve your balance as the sport trains your body to maintain its equilibrium while hitting the ball and serving with a two-foot extension of your arm. The constant switching of movement in tennis teaches your body and brain to adapt more quickly.
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Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $49 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Yonkers – ny.gov
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Governor KathyHochultoday announced the completion of a $49 million housing development that will bring 80 new affordable apartments to downtown Yonkers.LandyCourt, a seven-story building located on School Street, will include homes reserved for formerly unhoused residents who will have access to on-site supportive services.
"As we work to fight homelessness and provide housing stability to all New Yorkers, it is critical that we expand access to supportive housing and quality healthcare,"GovernorHochulsaid."Our investment inLandyCourt will provide 48 individuals and families with the on-site care and services they need to thrive. By creating new affordable housing options in downtown Yonkers, we will improve the quality of life of our most vulnerable neighbors and strengthen the community they call home."
LandyCourt is part of GovernorHochul'ssweeping plans to make housing more affordable, equitable, and stable. In the recently enacted State Budget, the Governor successfully secured a new $25 billion, five-year, comprehensive housing plan that will increase housing supply by creating or preserving 100,000 affordable homes across New York, including 10,000 with support services for vulnerable populations, plus the electrification of an additional 50,000 homes. As part of that plan, this week the Governor signed new legislation to help convert underutilized hotel space into affordable housing for low-income and formerly homelessNewYorkers.
LandyCourt consists of 80 apartments for households earning at or below 60 percent of the Area Median Income. The School Street location was originally comprised of three parcels with vacant buildings thathave been demolished.
Residents of the supportive apartments will receive services through St. Joseph's Medical Center. These services include individual case management, educational services, employment assistance, psychiatric and behavioral health coordination and substance abuse support, along with referral services with the hospital's in-network array of programs.
Residential amenities include a community room with a kitchen, staff offices, an exercise room, a library, laundry facilities, and a rooftop garden. The development also includes 2,200 square feet for social services office space tobe usedby St. Joseph's and 34 parking spaces.
LandyCourt is located within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, bus lines, parks, municipal services, and the St. Joseph's main hospital campus.
State financing for the $49 million development includes $15.1 million in permanent tax-exempt bonds, Federal Low-Income Tax Credits that generated $17.2 million in equity and $10.7 million in subsidy from New York State Homes and Community Renewal. The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance provided $2.8 million through the Homeless Housing Assistance Program. The New York State Office of Mental Health provided construction financing and $345,000 in Program Development Grant funding to support start-up costs such as furniture, staff recruitment, and training.
OMH also provided funding for rental subsidies and supportive services. The development team consists of St. Joseph's Medical Center and Concern Housing, Inc.
Homes and Community Renewal CommissionerRuthAnneVisnauskassaid,"In the last decade, HCR has invested over $462 million to create and preserve 3,500 affordable homes in Yonkers. The $49 millionLandyCourt builds upon this success with an additional 80 apartments, including 48 with on-site supportive services. Along with our partners, St. Joseph's Medical Center and Concern Housing, Inc., we are helping residents build stable and successful lives in a modern building with easy access to transit and services. This development demonstrates how we can fight homelessness and housing insecurity while keeping our downtowns thriving.Congratulationsto everyone who played a role in bringing this development to Yonkers."
OMH Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan said,"LandyCourt will provide people living with mental illness with the on-site services and the safe and stable homes they need to live full and productive lives in their own communities. This is a great addition to downtown Yonkers and another example of GovernorHochul'scommitment to helping vulnerable New Yorkers, and we at OMH are proud to have played a role in its construction."
State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Daniel W.Tietzsaid,"Supportive housing plays a critical role in ensuring long-term housing stability for many who have experienced homelessness.LandyCourt provides permanent housing paired with supportive services for adults with a serious mental illness, while also bringing renewed vitality to a city block previously characterized by vacant, dilapidated buildings. This project, like many others supported through the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program, further demonstrates GovernorHochul'sunwavering commitment toward ensuring all New Yorkers have access to safe, affordable homes."
Yonkers Mayor MikeSpanosaid,"Congratulationsto St. Joseph's Medical Center on the vision and completion of this wonderful addition to our city's housing stock. St. Joseph's has long been a cornerstone of our community and this project demonstrates their continued commitment to the needs of our residents, providing new, quality affordable housing."
Assemblyman NaderSayeghsaid,"All Yonkers residents deserve to live in affordable, safe, and vibrant neighborhoods which is why I voted in favor of New York State's 5-year plan to add 100,000 affordable housing units. Working together with State and Local Government, community organizations, and developers, we can tackle the housing crisis and make our city a more affordable place for everyone."
State Senate Majority-Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said,"The naming of this development is a great and fitting tribute to JimLandyand all his efforts to create affordable housing in Yonkers in his roles as Chair of the Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers and Chair of St. Joseph's Medical Center.LandyCourt is a unique and innovative development, which will not only provide safe, low-cost housing for those that will live there,butprovide rental subsidies and on-site supportive services for 48 formerly homeless adults. The whole community benefits when partnerships such as this one between St. Joseph's Medical Center, Concern Housing, Inc., the New York State Office of Mental Health, Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and Homes and Community Renewal exist. I understand how critical affordable housing is, which is why I've strongly prioritized funding for these agencies."
County Executive George Latimer said,"Westchester County is pleased to have played a part in the redevelopment of vacant buildings on School Street in Yonkers, which will now provide 80 units of affordable housing for families, and 48 units dedicated to adults struggling with homelessness. The completion ofLandyCourt adds to our mission to create and sustain affordable housing in Westchester, while providing necessary support services and helping to revitalize this Yonkers community."
Saint Joseph's Medical Center President and CEO Michael Spicer said,"Saint Joseph's affordable and supportive housing meets a significant need in our community. The 32 affordable housing units provide an attractive, new permanent place to live for local individuals and families who meet the qualifications. The 48 supportive apartments will meet the needs of those individuals who have demonstrated the ability to live independently in the community with on-site support services. This programis designedto offer support and assistance to help individuals maintain skills of daily living and foster successful integration in the community. The building has been named,LandyCourt, after James J.Landy, our Chairman of our Board and longtime supporter of affordable housing."
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Falkirk Health: NHS exercise class in Grangemouth will help with knee and hip pain – Falkirk Herald
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NHS Forth Valley piloted the classes in Clackmannanshire before the pandemic and the results were so encouraging that the classes are now being rolled out to Grangemouth and Stirling.
Ian McLean, orthopaedic surgeon at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert, explained that pain in the joints is a wake up call from your ageing alarm clock.
But the good news, he added, is that its never too late to improve your condition.
The clear evidence of just how beneficial the right diet and exercise can be came from a pilot programme called Best in Class, which ran for a year in Clackmannanshire aimed to help people to help themselves.
Developed before the pandemic started, it helped people get physio treatment by introducing a physiotherapist joint pain adviser who worked in GP practices in Clackmannanshire.
Patients were given arthritis education and also encouraged to attend the hip and knee classes.
Kenny Cook, active communities officer in Clackmannanshire, said that anyone with knee or hip pain who was worried that exercise would make things worse, that wasnt the case.
He said: Some people with knee or hip pain think that exercise wont help the pain but it can help the muscles in the joint area round about the knee or the hip, which can reduce the pain and improve their overall health and flexibility.
It can have other benefits too it can help with blood pressure and weight loss too.
The results were even more impressive than had been anticipated and now, as the health service begins to emerge from the pandemic, the programme will start to be rolled out.
That ties in perfectly with last weeks announcement that Forth Valley Royal Hospital is to get a new ward that will concentrate almost exclusively on knee and hip replacements. And it will be vital that patients are given as much support as possible to prepare for surgery, both physically and mentally, programme director Gillian Morton explained.
She said: There has been a lot of investment and time with the clinical teams round about how we make people as fit as we can before they actually come in before the surgery.
Thats important for many reasons: not only can surgery be delayed if people are over weight, being fitter can really aid recovery from surgery.
NHS Forth Valleys chief executive, Cathie Cowan, said they had been surprised by just how successful the pilot had been. She said: In actual fact, with that support saw a number of people who had planned surgery not needing surgery or it slowed down the need for surgery.
Advance practice physiotherapists are now in more than half of GP practices in Forth Valley.
The exercise classes are being offered by Active Forth at Grangemouth Sports Centre, 4.30-5.15pm. To find out more call Active Forth on 01324 504568.
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