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Healthier Choices, Healthier You Classes coming to area – Muskogee Daily Phoenix
Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI) Center of Healthy Aging are collaborating to provide theHealthier Choices, Healthier You Classes. Classes will begin on ZOOM located on internet free for classes. Classes begin at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9, and will continue once a week through Oct. 14.
The Healthier Choices, Healthier You Program was developed by Stanford Universitys School of Medicine. This program is designed for individuals and their caregivers who are dealing with chronic conditions. The six-week, two-hour classes cover techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation. The program teaches exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance. Other subjects covered include appropriate use of medications, tools for communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, nutrition education, decision-making, and how to evaluate new treatments.
Instructors provided by OHAI, a program of the Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. OHAI serves all individuals who are eligible for its programs without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, or disability.
These services are funded by the Title III Older Americans Act through SAC Nutrition Services, EODD Area Agency on Aging and DHS Aging Services.
Classes will be held on the ZOOM Virtual Platform. Registration is required for a class or to receive more information. Additional information and class material will be provided to you with your registration. Call 1-888-616-8161 or email devon-murray@ouhsc.edu.
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Survive and succeed: Strategies to navigate work and school from home – KGW.com
According to a survey, the number of people reporting signs of burnout is up during the pandemic. Here are self-care tips for you and your children.
PORTLAND, Ore. As the pandemic stretches into six months, more than two-thirds of employees working from home are experiencing symptoms of burnout, according to a survey from online employment platform Monster.
The problem seems to be growing. The number of people reporting signs of burnout is up 20% from a similar survey in May. On this week's episode of "Straight Talk," a Providence psychologist and a sports medicine specialist offered advice on how to battle burnout and succeed in a work-from-home and remote learning environment.
Providence Sports Medicine Program Manager Matthew Hauck also provided tips on how to keep kids active, and for student-athletes to stay in shape and avoid injury when athletes return to their competitive sports.
Providence psychologist resident Dr. Annelise Manns said part of the reason for the burnout is the feeling of not knowing how long the pandemic will last, and how long it will be before our lives return to a sense of normalcy.She said that sense of grief over the loss of the way things used to be can show up in a number of psychological, emotional and behavioral ways.
"That can be changes in the way you sleep, how you handle stress, lashing out at family members, feeling fatigued, distressed, wanting to withdraw from others," she said.
Children can also feel burnout and anxiety. Dr. Manns said more than 20% of kids reported increased feelings of depression and anxiety after one month of quarantine. Children may have a difficult time focusing and become more withdrawn, wanting to spend more time in their room.
Manns said it's important to notice the changes and talk about them.
Checking-in with children
Dr. Manns recommended checking in with children daily. She said try acknowledging things that went well in the day and things that felt hard.She suggested a fun way to engage with kids.
"Ask them what their 'apple' of the day was. Something that went really well. And then ask what their 'onion' of the day was. One thing that went really hard," she said.
For children more disposed to feeling anxious or worried, Dr. Manns added it can be beneficial to simply notice how they're doing.
"Saying something like 'I noticed math seemed really overwhelming for you today. How are you feeling about that?' So they can feel you are aware of how they're doing. They're seen, and it can open up a greater conversation," she said.
Checking-in with yourself
Dr. Manns encouraged adults to identify what they need, and think about strategies to counter the enormous added pressure of the pandemic.
"A lot of my patients have been isolated and are feeling lonely. So, get creative. How can I navigate these feelings of loneliness in a way that's going to be helpful to me?" Manns said.
Things like socially distanced gatherings, getting creative with playing games online with kids, journaling, and forming something Dr. Manns called a "double bubble."
Double bubble
She suggested finding another family practicing the same pandemic safety measures you are, and then do socially distanced activities together in a safe way.
Some families are using this "double bubble" idea to do remote learning together for their children or hiring private tutors for a small group.
Your work and school spaces
Dr. Manns said it's important to keep work and school spaces differentiated from the rest of your living space.
"As humans, we thrive on routine and boundaries," she said.
Set up a work and school space just for work and classroom time. Kids should have a desk or table. She discouraged doing work from the bed. It can disrupt sleep patterns.
She suggested setting up a basket near a desk with all the student's school supplies nearby, and to let kids have ownership in creating their space.
"What do you want your space to look like? How can we set this up? It helps develop motivation and helps them to feel engaged with a sense of ownership," she said.
Keeping boundaries around your time spent in the work and classroom space is important, too.
"Keep to being in that space just during work or school hours and really focus on leaving that space once those work hours are done. We need to maintain that work-life balance to thrive," she said.
Keeping a schedule
Keeping a schedule can be important for both children and adults. Children should get up, eat meals and do school work at the same time every day.
"It helps maintain a sense of normalcy with all the changes happening," she said.
However, Dr. Manns recommended building in some flexibility to the schedule around break and exercise time. Let them help decide what their routine will be. It helps add to that feeling of ownership and some independence.
"For older children, thinking through this, it's kind of a practice run for independence, for college, for adulthood. For maintaining their own schedule and motivation, and getting some buy-in can be helpful as well," she said.
Exercise to battle burnout
"Exercise is medicine for so many things and that's true for mental health. It's such a good way to metabolize the feelings you're holding inside," Dr. Manns said.
Providence Sports Medicine Program Manager Matthew Hauck said a lot of children are missing out on important physical activity. They don't have that routine of recess and PE in the school setting, and general activity levels walking to and from classes.
"They're becoming unplugged from that normal level of physical activity when they're in the home setting. They may be, unfortunately, in their own room or living room. So, we need to build back that normal level of physical activity," Hauck said.
It's recommended students get at least 60 minutes of physical activity, preferably moderate to vigorous activity. Hauck said it's crucial kids of all ages schedule time for exercise.
"In the home environment, we recommend shorter, more frequent breaks. Possibly every 15-30 minutes or every hour on the hour. Get up and get moving around the house. Up and down the stairs, if you have them. Stretch and move," he said.
In addition to that, Hauck recommended scheduling time for fun physical activity. Parents and students can find a number of fun activities on the Providence Sports website.
Hauck added to suggestions from Dr. Annelise Manns about giving kids ownership in decision making.
"Give them a selection of activities to choose from. Whether it's a neighborhood scavenger hunt in a couple of yards, using the 'double bubble' idea in a safe way. Or bicycling, hopscotch, outdoor activities while we still have the good weather. Give them a little control and they are much more likely to adhere to those things," Hauck said.
Getting outside is important for adults, too, he said. Battling burnout can be as simple as getting outside for a midday walk before or after lunch.
"Get out, Get some atmosphere on your skin. Feel some fresh air. Walk. Get your heart rate up a little. Listen to music or a podcast. I'm a believer in that lunch time walk," he said.
Student-athletes staying in shape
Student-athletes have an extra challenge staying in shape during the pandemic.
"These are unprecedented times. Student-athletes have never experienced anything like this before since they were very first athletes," he said.
Hauck said something happens when athletes are unplugged for so long. Although their bodies are very adaptable, their bodies change with a lack of intense conditioning that comes with structured practices and competitive games.
"I'm going to use a term that's a bit aggressive, they regress back a little bit," he said.
He said nothing is going to prepare an athlete for the demands of competition like the actual games themselves or high level of practices.
Providence six-week at-home conditioning program
To address this challenge, Providence Sports Medicine put together a free six-week at-home performance program for athletes of all ages.
"It gradually ramps up over a six-week period. You end up in a space where your body can return to higher levels of intensity, to more strength and conditioning after being unplugged for so long, once the time comes and sports competitions being again," Hauck said.
He said the program requires no equipment and no sign up, and can be done from any home environment.
Risk of injury
He stressed conditioning is important to avoid injury later. There are lessons to be learned from what happened from a German pro sports soccer league that returned to competition after a several week layoff during the pandemic.
"They had a very short ramp-up of only two weeks," he said. " And what happened? That league observed an injury rate per game three times higher than before the COVID layoff," he said.
Hauck said the takeaway lesson is even pro athletes, who were only laid off for several weeks, not months; if they don't have a proper ramp-up to that normal level of intensity they're used to, there will be heightened levels of injury once they return to the sport.
He encouraged student-athletes, no matter their age or skill level, to keep in shape mentally and physically as much as they can from home. And he encouraged student-athletes to check out the Providence six-week conditioning program.
Grief over loss of normalcy
Acknowledging we are all in hard times is a good place to start to counter feelings of sadness and burnout.
"We are going through a unique collective grief where there's lots of loss of daily routine, of ability to be in our workplace full time, physically loss of contact with friends. First, acknowledge that and create space for those feelings of grief, and then really lean in to your support system," Dr. Manns said.
Exercise can be really helpful, she said. Journaling, knowing when you need a little extra help. She encouraged those feeling like they need help to reach out to a mental health professional.
Help is available
There are helpful resources at Providence. And people available to talk 24-7 at Lines for Life. Call 1-800-273-8255. Or 1-800-273-TALK.
"Making sure, as your stressors increase and your feelings of loss increase, that you're matching that with coping strategies and the self-care you're doing. The rest and exercise you're getting. Really balance the care you are giving yourself with the feeling you're having in a compassionate way," Dr. Manns said.
Straight Talk airs Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 8:30 p.m., Sunday at 6:30 p.m., and Monday at 4:30 a.m. It's also available as a podcast.
Listen to this episode from KGW's Straight Talk with Laural Porter on Spotify. As the pandemic stretches into six months, more than two-thirds of employees working from home are experiencing symptoms of burnout, according to a survey from online employment platform Monster. The problem seems to be growing.
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The Library Is Open (Sort Of…) – Publishers Weekly
The big news since early June, when I first wrote about the uncertainty public libraries face in reopening, is that many more libraries have indeed reopened. And along the way, library managers have been presented with more information to guide our efforts.
This summer, its no longer enough to be grateful that the air conditioning is working. Library administrators today must delve deeply into whether our air handling systems are capable of capturing virus particles and airborne infectious materials. Were also following the latest research about aerosols (you know, those tiny droplets in the air that enable the novel coronavirus to pass from person to person) and gazing longingly out the librarys windows, wondering what services, programs, or even collections we can pack up and bring out into the relative safety of the great outdoors.
When our library, the White Plains (NY) Public library, reopened to the public on July 28, we didnt know what to expect. So we were very happy to be greeted by applause from about a dozen waiting patronsall appropriately lined up six feet apart and wearing masks!
Since then, our visitor numbers have remained manageable. After several weeks of contactless curbside pickup, we now allow up to 20 adults and teens in the building at any given time for browsing and borrowingno chairs, no computers, no programs. The Trove, our childrens library (now just a collection of books) welcomes one family at a time for a 45-minute visit, reserved in advanceand families have loved having the childrens room, which typically books up to three days in advance, all to themselves.
This is what is working for us so far. But we remain in uncharted territory, and we know things can change quickly. Right now, we are all watching closely what happens with our public school districts, both with the models of learning they are making available for families, and what impact a return to the physical classroom may have on community spread. We are exploring ways to support online learning through story times, book groups, STEM activities, and more. And, we are also trying to determine how we can help families by engaging children during out-of-school time.
What I'm Thinking About
As a director, the biggest surprise for me through the pandemic has been the success of our curbside pick-up. For many patrons, curbside pickup has mitigated their anxiety about coming back to the library. But at our library, like many around the country, weve paired our curbside service with a strong readers advisory element. If a request for a title cant be immediately fulfilled, we dont just send patrons home empty-handedwe help them discover other authors, books, and films from our collection. And thats what patrons have really loved about our curbside serviceand something that never worked quite as well when it was done across a reference desk.
Our success with curbside pickup has me thinking how can we continue to offer such personalized service when we are able to fully open our buildings. Should we be shifting more resources to sustain curbside pickup? Should our current serviceor at least elements of itsurvive past the pandemic?
The popularity of digital content, especially e-books, is also on my mind. For years, weve marketed our e-books, digital audio, and streaming media services to decent results. But in the wake of the pandemic, our e-book circulation is now up to a quarter of what my print circulation was last yearand it is climbing every month.
Paying $65 for two years of one copy/one user access to an e-book was not sustainable before the pandemic, when digital demand was rising but still small. What if demand continues to grow at current levels?
Is this shift in reader behavior temporary, or permanent? Im thinking the latter. Throughout the pandemic, weve continued to provide reference services, and a huge majority of the questions were from users who wanted help in accessing e-books. Weve seen readers who have been reluctantly pushed by the pandemic into using e-books and have found the experience isnt so bad. And weve seen established e-book users who had never tried the librarys collection. Theyre here to stay.
Future demand for our digital materials holds huge implications for the library. Some publishers have cut libraries a break on pricing during the pandemic, but we still dont know what the market will look like once the pandemic is over. If, as I expect, a greater portion of our readers have become digital readers, shifting resources to meet e-book demand will impact our ability to buy print, and to build a broad, diverse collection. Paying $65 for two years of one copy/one user access to an e-book was not sustainable before the pandemic, when digital demand was rising but still small. What if demand continues to grow at current levels?
Computers also remain a sticking point. Providing access to computers and assistance in their use goes to the heart of todays public library service. But Ive found that offering computerseven when remote support is in placechallenges social distancing and nearly always requires staff intermediation. And is it really safe to have a patron sitting stationary in a single space for 30 or 45 minutes these days? Some libraries have gotten creative with computer services, including the Denver Public Library, which has offered computer availability and staff assistance outside their buildings this summerthe best solution Ive seen yet.
And then there is online programming. Our book groups are bourgeoning, and author events are more of a draw than ever. In fact, the online environment is so strong were planning a One City, One Book event this fall around Ibram X. Kendis How to Be an Antiracist. Weve even booked an online visit with Kendi for late October.
Libraries now have nearly six months of data to draw on as we plan our online programs for the fall and winter. And at our library, online programming has succeeded beyond our expectations. Our wellness programs are going strong (were even starting a morning exercise program). Both adults and teens love our craft workshops (patrons pick up the supplies from the front of the Library). And weve learned that events that once attracted big crowds in person, like a magician, can be just as successful virtually.
The formula is simple: the community still wants to come together, learn, and share with one another through the library. Programs like Zoom make it easier than ever to support scores of discussion groups. And the flexibility of online programmingand the record-setting attendancemeans theres likely no going back for many library events. I doubt Ill ever host a book group exclusively in person again.
Stay Safe
Of course, the most pressing concern for libraries in the midst of reopening is safety. Many of the librarians Ive been hearing from have proceeded with caution, and have done well with their reopening plans. But there have been plenty of problems, too.
As anticipated, there have been reports around the country of patrons refusing to wear masks and harassing staff; patrons not practicing social distancing; staff workrooms being overcrowded; inadequate PPE available for staff, and, most unfortunately, in some cases, staff becoming sick. And some librariesmost notably Marylands Anne Arundel County Public Libraryhave even decided to roll back their in-person services amid staff safety concerns.
But while every library has its own unique circumstances and plans, were all playing with the same deck, sharing ideas and cobbling together services we believe will keep our workers safe. If youre a library administrator questioning your reopening plan, you can always reach out to your colleagues around the country for perspective. But first and foremost, listen to your staff, and ask yourself this simple question: are you willing to work every day on a public service desk with the current infection rates in your community, with the amount of PPE and training currently available, and with the current policies and security plans youve put in place? If your answer is no, you have no business opening the library.
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Tamra Judge Shared the Lower-Body Workout She Swears by for a Lifted Booty at 52 – Yahoo Lifestyle
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From Prevention
Tamra Judge, 52, just shared a lower-body workout to Instagram.
The Real Housewives of Orange County alum used resistance bands to strengthen her glutes at her gym Cut Fitness.
Judge recently upped her cardio and cut down on sugar, alcohol, and carbs for operation quarantine slim down.
Tamra Judge is keeping up with her fitness routine this summer, and it shows. The former Real Housewives of Orange County star just shared a lower-body workout to Instagram using resistance bands, and it looks intense.
The short booty band workout involves various exercises aimed to activate your glutes and engage your hips through resistance training, giving you a tight lifted booty, Judge wrote in the caption.
To start, she began on the floor with a resistance band above her knees. Maintaining a hip bridge hold, she levels up the exercise by closing and opening her legs to target the glutes. Next, she performed some standing squats.
After squats, Judge used a soft plyometric box to do some superman leg lifts with the bands for extra resistance. Next up, she targeted her abs by holding a side plank while opening and closing her legs. (Ouch.) Then, she headed back to the plyometric box for a wall sit and hip thrusts. To finish, she did squats using resistance bands around her legs and a bar on her shoulders.
Youre probably thinking what we all are thinking: This is intense. Well, Judge is pretty into her workouts. She and her fitness trainer husband Eddie Judge own Cut Fitness in Orange County, so the two are always hitting the gym together. Plus, in July, she made a pact to amp up her workout routine and clean up her diet for operation quarantine slim down. (No judgement if your quarantine looks different, though!)
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In the Instagram post, Judge shared some progress pics, plus videos of her recent workouts at her gym. Ive cut carbs. No sugar! Limited alcohol, reduced my caloric intake upped my cardio, upped my protein! she wrote in the caption. Current body fat is higher than Id like it to be, but that will change with consistency. First week sucks but Im motivated.
Go, Tamra!
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On the move at the OneAZ, Spencer Fane, UArizona – AZ Big Media
OneAZ Credit Union names Ken Bauer SVP
OneAZ Credit Union announced Ken Bauer as senior vice president, Credit Administration.
Bauer oversees OneAZs mortgage, business and commercial banking teams, emphasizing efficiency and excellence to help the organization succeed. He joined OneAZ Credit Union in 2020, bringing 20 years of experience in commercial banking with local and national banks and credit unions.
Established in 1951, OneAZ Credit Union is owned by its members and serves Arizona with 20 locations and more than 140,000 members
Spencer Fane LLP announced Kelly Mooney has joined the firm as of counsel. She will be part of the Tax, Trusts, & Estates practice group and work out of the firms Phoenix office.
Mooneys practice focuses on handling complex matters related to federal taxation, working with attorneys in other practice groups to structure transactions that comply with federal tax law, offer tax relief when applicable, and provide tax-efficient results for her clients. She regularly assists clients with tax planning and analysis for partnerships, LLCs, and corporations; real estate joint ventures organized as LLCs and general and limited partnerships; and individuals.
Spencer Fane understands that tax issues impact virtually every aspect of business, investment, and personal wealth management, said Andy Federhar, Spencer Fane office managing partner in Phoenix. We understand our clients needs to assist them with finding the best solutions to favorably handle their tax liability, and Kellys experience in handling these matters through collaborative analysis fits well with our firms approach to client service.
Mooney has an accomplished track record of representing clients before the Internal Revenue Service and other taxing authorities on ruling requests, civil controversy cases, and collection matters. Her work has included successfully negotiating the settlement of several complex and multiyear IRS examinations and cases involving the imposition of trust fund penalties and contested claims for refund.
The University of Arizona College of Nursing has announced key new appointments, promotions, honors, awards and other notable items in recent weeks, including:
After a national search, the UArizona College of Nursing has named Kelley Wilson, DNP, MSN, CMSRN, as the new program director of the colleges Master of Science for Entry to the Profession of Nursing (MEPN) program. Dr. Wilson joins the college from Georgetown Universitys School of Nursing and Health Studies, where she had been serving as program director for the schools Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. She assumed her new role on July 13.
Dr. Wilson brings a wealth of experience in teaching and developing courses and academic programs, said Connie Miller, DNP, RNC-OB, CNE, clinical associate professor and chair, General Nursing and Health Education Division. She has solid experience in mentoring and leading teams, in addition to proven track record of service and scholarship. We look forward to welcoming her to our MEPN team.
Aleeca Bell, PhD, RN, CNM, joined the College of Nursing in mid-July. Dr. Bell most recently was an associate professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), College of Nursing, Department of Women Children and Family Health Science. At UIC, she also earned her masters degree in nursing in midwifery in 1998, practiced as a certified nurse midwife, and earned a doctorate in nursing in 2009. In addition, she was a postdoctoral fellow there from 2009-11.
Dr. Bells research in translational, multidisciplinary and biobehavioral clinical studies focuses on the intersection of perinatal mother-infant health outcomes and the underlying oxytocin system. Oxytocin is a hormone that acts on organs in womens bodies and as a chemical messenger in the brain, controlling key aspects of the reproductive system, including childbirth, lactation and some behavior. This includes womens childbirth experience, intrapartum medical interventions, the endogenous oxytocin system (hormonal, genetic and epigenetic), maternal postnatal mood/anxiety and caregiving attitudes, newborn behaviors and mother-infant interaction. Learn more.
Tracy E. Crane, PhD, a College of Nursing assistant professor, has focused much of her career on cancer survivorship. She is co-director of the Behavioral Measurements and Interventions Shared Resource at the UArizona Cancer Center and a member of the UArizona Data Science Institute. Shes also co-chair of the cancer prevention and control behavioral science working group for NRG Oncology, a research non-profit led by faculty at Columbia University, NYU Langone Health, the University of Michigan and UArizona.
With a research focus on improving adherence to healthy lifestyle behaviors in cancer survivors and their informal caregivers, Dr. Crane has developed interventions geared toward extending lifespans of post-treatment ovarian cancer survivors and telephone counseling to improve diet and physical activity in Latina cancer patients. In early 2020, Dr. Crane extended her expertise across the Atlantic when she helped researchers at Gustave Roussy, Europes largest cancer center, fine-tune a new cancer study, Motivating to Exercise and Diet, and Educating to Healthy Behaviors After Breast Cancer (MEDEA).
In keeping with Dr. Cranes previous research, MEDEA aims to compare the effect of a personalized telephone-based health education weight-loss program based on motivational coaching, exercise and diet, compared with a standard health educational program control on fatigue of overweight or obese breast cancer patients. Learn more.
According to new research from College of Nursing Associate Professor Ruth Taylor-Piliae, PhD, RN, FAHA, tai chi can be beneficial to the psychological well-being for adults suffering from cardiovascular disease. Published in June in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Dr. Taylor-Piliaes review and meta-analysis of more than a dozen studies on the topic found that the exercise eased stress, anxiety, depression and psychological distress for those who practiced the mind-body exercise that emphasizes concentration on posture, relaxation and breathing, using a soothing series of set movements. Go to the UArizona Health Sciences Connect website for a video on her research. Learn more.
Three cardiologists recently joined the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center. Arka Chatterjee, MD, Talal Moukabary, MD, and Madhan Sundaram, MBBS, joined the faculty of the UArizona College of Medicine Tucson and are now seeing patients at Banner University Medical Center Tucson.
With the addition of Drs. Chatterjee, Moukabary and Sundaram we continue the rapid growth in cardiovascular medicine at the University of Arizona and Banner UMC Tucson and we enhance our ability to provide highly personalized and expert care in the most advanced cardiology procedures to our patients, said Nancy K. Sweitzer, MD, PhD, director of the UArizona Sarver Heart Center, professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at the college.
These three physicians not only bring experience in electrophysiology, coronary and peripheral interventions and minimally invasive valve replacement, but they will expand the research offerings of the Sarver Heart Center in important areas of cardiology. This will allow us to bring the latest advances in heart disease treatment to the people of Southern Arizona, added Dr. Sweitzer.
Drs. Chatterjee and Moukabary are associate professors and Dr. Sundaram is an assistant professor of medicine.
In addition, Dr. Chatterjee is associate director of the Structural Heart Program at Banner UMC Tucson. He is board certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, internal medicine and echocardiography. Dr. Chatterjee is experienced in transcatheter therapies for valvular disease and other congenital/structural heart defects. He has completed more than 200 transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures. He finds the best part of working in the structural heart team is the synergy that occurs when a multidisciplinary team of expert providers works together to identify the ideal treatment for each patients unique case. Dr. Chatterjees research interests include outcomes research after coronary, structural and adult congenital interventions, and advances in structural and device therapies for heart disease.
Dr. Moukabary is a cardiac electrophysiologist (a cardiologist specializing in heart rhythm disorders or arrhythmias). He is an expert in computer modeling of cardiac arrhythmia, imaging in the cardiac electrophysiology lab, cell-based arrhythmia therapy and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. He is board certified in clinical cardiac electrophysiology and internal medicine. Dr. Moukabarys research interests include use of stem cell and iPS (induced pluripotent stem) cell therapies for heart rhythm disorders.
Dr. Sundaram is director of the Banner UMC Tucson Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Endovascular Services. He is board certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography and internal medicine. His clinical interests include complex coronary interventions, chronic total occlusions, endovascular peripheral interventions, interventions for acute pulmonary embolism and structural heart disease interventions. His research interests include cardiac interventions in older adults and clinical trials in coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease and pulmonary embolism.
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Croll: PE Teachers are About to Get Some (Long Overdue) Love – loudounnow.com
By Chris Croll
When we reflect back on our favorite teachers from childhood, few of us conjure images of physical education teachers. In fact, I cannot remember the name of any P.E. teacher I had in years K-12. Because it is an elective, phys ed class has always been considered secondary in importance to core school subjects. But that is changing now that we are in the middle of a pandemic. In fact, Iwould argue that P.E. is the most important class your child will take this year.
If sitting is the new smoking, as doctors are fond of saying these days, our kids are about to develop the equivalent of a pack-a-day habit. Spending 6-7 hours (at least) every day sitting in one place could wreak havoc on their developing bodies. Many pediatricians report that a majority of their patients have already gained weight during the pandemic. This makes sense since sports are canceled, playgrounds are closed and gallivanting around the neighborhood with other kids is generally discouraged. If we project out another 6+ months of relative inactivity for our kids, many of them are at risk for becoming overweight or even obese. This includes children who were physically fit prior to the start of the pandemic.
Fortunately, Loudoun County Public Schools plans to offer online P.E. classes to elementary and secondary students as part of their distance learning program. This is a good time for parents to become familiar with your childs P.E. curriculum and teacher. It is also a good time for parents to model healthy exercise habits at home. Lets hope the P.E. teachersare developing assignments that get our kids moving 5-7 days a week, not just during the days they have synchronous P.E. instruction.
If your high school student is not taking online physical education, you might consider signing them up for a backyard P.E. class being offered by a local fitness trainer who will come to your yard or neighborhood to lead classes. There are also many fitness programs online, including yoga instruction that does not require a lot of space. Your high schooler can even do some good for the community while exercising. A local nonprofit,Ryan Bartel Foundation, is sponsoring aVirtual Color Runthis fall where teens (and their parents) can log miles in an online 5K by running outside, walking in a local park or even racing up and down the stairs of an apartment building. Doing events like these as a family provide the benefits of exercising while also giving parents the opportunity to spend time with their children. Plus, families are raising money for a good cause. Win-win-win!(Authors Note: I serve on the Board of Directors for the Ryan Bartel Foundation and hope you will all join us for this fun event.)
If you need further motivation to get your family moving, some doctors are now saying obesity increases the risk of developing a severe case of COVID-19 by 20 percent. We know exercise boosts the immune system too so some predict that regular exercise can even protect you from contracting the virus. Whether or not these claims turn out to be true, we can all agree that keeping ourselves and our kids moving has indisputable health benefits.
Distance learning classroom teachers plan to incorporate movement breaks and shake it out exercises during their online classes. But those are meant to help kids focus, not get their heart rates up. Until our children are back running at recess, playing in after school sports and attending P.E. class, it is important for parents to play a leading role in making sure our kids get enough exercise.
Like the local grocery workers and Amazon delivery people, I believe our P.E. teachers will go down in history as heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are working hard to help us keep our kids healthy. Thank you to not only all of the P.E. teachers out there today but to my former P.E. teacherswho kept me moving as a kid (even if I dont remember any of your names.)
[Chris Croll is a writer, community activist and former member of the Loudoun County School Board (Catoctin District). She lives in Leesburg with her husband and two children.]
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Beyond Wellness, Social Benefits of Virtual Programs at the Y – Patch.com
When the global pandemic ceased normal wellness operations in March, no one could be prepared for the extended impact of social isolation, especially in the most vulnerable populations of seniors and those with chronic health conditions. What came next was an unexpected benefit of virtual programs offered by The Gateway Family YMCA continued social connection.
"Just because we are social distancing, doesn't mean we can't be social. That is a message we started using early on with our virtual wellness programs," stated Krystal R. Canady, CEO, The Gateway Family YMCA. "While we shifted our focus to immediate and critical community needs housing and social services, food insecurity, and virtual chronic disease programs we knew that the Y had a responsibility to continue the connections we have built with our members, and our community. In fact, we launched our first virtual program immediately in March."
What came next was Your Virtual YMCA, a virtual program platform created by The Gateway Family YMCA, which currently provides more than 35 live programs each week, ranging from group exercise, martial arts, youth fitness, enrichment, chronic disease self-management, small group programs, social opportunities, virtual summer camp and virtual WISE Adult Services. "The virtual classes allow me to continue my exercise program which is important to me physically, mentally and spiritually. They are easy to access and keep me connected to the YMCA community," shared Janet, YMCA Member. All programs require registration at http://www.tgfymca.org. While some programs are open to the community, the Y also offers a low-cost Virtual Only membership option.
"The Gateway Family YMCA has served our community for over 120 years. We know that our group exercise and wellness programs are more than a fitness opportunity, and that many of our members need the socialization provided within those group programs," stated Melynda A. Mileski, EVP/COO. "Our goal was to facilitate the same experience online, while promoting social distancing for our members. In fact, we've found that our senior members have the strongest attendance and are committed to our weekly programs, many attending more consistently than when they were in person."
A typical program begins with a round of welcome messages, excited voices and members who are happy to remain connected. There is no isolation when you are meeting with your friends multiple times per week, add to that the side benefit of a workout, motivation and shared wellness tips. Classes like Chair Yoga, Silver Sneakers, and Enhance Fitness for Arthritis are popular among the senior members, while Zumba and Yoga have a strong following from ages 12 and up. For younger members, the Y offers Yoga Kids and Get Fit Kids as well as Virtual Summer Camp.
Class participants are especially appreciative. "Thank you so much! You have been a great blessing. My life has totally changed. I have my balance back. My neck is not hurting, neither are my shoulders and knees. As you see, quarantine got me into a very bad place. I have to continue virtually even though I would love to get outside and see some real people. But I know, this too shall pass," shared Sara, YMCA Member.
Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs include Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring, Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, Y's Weight Loss Program and Healthy Weight and Your Child, some free and open to the community. While the YMCA also offers specialized support for caregivers and those with Alzheimer's, Dementia or mild cognitive impairment, as well as those socially isolated through the virtual WISE Adult Services Program, complete with Support Groups, "FamJams" family fun sessions, daily activities and dedicated assistance.
"We see our virtual programs as an extension of our Y programming and expect this to continue even as we are providing in person programs, currently outdoors, and well into the future," added Colleen A. Clayton, Chief Membership and Development Officer, The Gateway Family YMCA. "Each week I exchange emails with over a thousand members who may be socially isolated to provide them updates, information and assist them in connecting with our staff and programs. They are very appreciative and have become very active in our virtual programs."
The Gateway Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, health and community service organization of caring staff and volunteers dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community and stands For Youth Development, For Healthy Living and For Social Responsibility. The Y impacts the community by providing quality services to people of all ages, races, faiths or incomes. The Y is a powerful association of men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of community.
For more information about The Gateway Family YMCA, visit http://www.tgfymca.org or contact 908-355-9622.
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Best of Columbia 2020: Beauty, Health and Wellness | Free Times – Charleston Post Courier
Best Acupuncturist Palmetto Acupuncture & Holistic Clinic
Second Place: Alison Beard
Dont get stuck with a bad acupuncturist see what we did there? Palmetto Acupuncture & Holistic Clinic can help you handle pain and stress, and not just through acupuncture. It offers a variety of treatments, from facial rejuvenation to massage to herbal medicines. So trust founder Martin Herbkersman and company to get you feeling like yourself again. Or better than yourself, if thats what youre looking for.
Honorable Mentions: The Acupuncture Clinic, Noemi Martinez
Second Place: Gentlemans Quarters Barber Shop
Getting a fresh haircut can make you feel like a new person. Its the feeling you get when you leave Soda City Barbers, in Five Points. The barbers there blend an old-school aesthetic with new school style, and the shop on Santee Avenue has a comforting, welcoming feel.
Honorable Mentions: Circa Barber Shop,
Franks Gentlemens Salon
Second Place: The Joint Chiropractic
If youre one of those people who decided to lift with the back and not with the legs and now youre paying for it, head over to Max Living. It takes a comprehensive approach from adjustments to nutrition, mental health, and exercise programs. And seriously, just use your legs next time.
Honorable Mentions: Columbia Family Chiropractic, Dean McCaughan, Midlands Health Center
Second Place: Jill Smith & Associates, Jon Beaumont Counseling Services, LLC
We all need a little help sometimes, especially in 2020, and New Hope Counseling and Wellness Center is here to provide it. It offers counseling for eating disorders, trauma, addiction and general mental health, and there are even virtual session options. Oh, and it also has an adorable therapy dog named Hope, a chocolate lab who is a very good girl.
Honorable Mention: New Horizons Family Resource Center, LLC
Second Place: Carolina CrossFit
If youre one of the fitness warriors who loves the regimen/competition that is CrossFit, well, we applaud you from our comfy beds. But if you want to do it right, check out CrossFit Soda City. It offers both coach-led workouts and plenty of open gym time, and it does month-to-month fees instead of pesky long-term contracts. So get to crossfitting!
Honorable Mention: Cottontown CrossFit, Workhorse Fitness
Second Place: Urban Nirvana
If anyones earned some pampering, its, well, all of us. And OCCO Luxury Spa took the top spot this year by doing relaxation right, with an array of sumptuous spa packages (check out The Ultimate), hair, nail and waxing services and massage and body treatments. It will get you feeling and looking right so you can face the world.
Honorable Mentions: Beautique Skin & Nails, Metabolic Medical Centers & Spa
Second Place: Forest Drive Dental Care
Opening your mouth wide for strangers is no easy feat, so feeling comfortable with the hygienists and dentists who help keep it clean is important. 32 Dentals services range from the necessary tooth implants, extractions, crowns and cleanings to the cosmetic, like tooth whitening. Friendly service and impeccable smiles all around helped it take the crown this year.
Honorable Mentions: Gee Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Dr. Nicholas Gee, DMD Carolina; Childrens Dentistry of Columbia
Second Place: Carolinas Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
You gotta love the skin youre in, and Carolina Skin Clinic gives you the tools to take care of that skin through thick and thin. It offers skin cancer screenings and state-of-the-art treatment options and the best in clinical care. Plus, if you need a touch-up, its aesthetic services will rejuvenate and revive that overworked epidermis.
Honorable Mentions: Palmetto Dermatology, Northeast Dermatology
Second Place: Devine Eyes
Look, everyone knows youve been squinting at that phone screen for a while, and its not because the sun is out. Its time to get those peepers checked, and our readers tell us that Columbia Eye Clinic is the place to see and be seen. Exams, lenses, glasses its got it all. Now, how many fingers are we holding up?
Honorable Mentions: Eye On Gervais, Eyes On The Lake
Second Place: Palmetto Health - USC Family Medical Center
One thing you should know about Lexington Family Practice is that it isnt only in Lexington. There are locations across the Midlands, even in Richland County. Part of the Lexington Medical Center network, the practice has a deep roster of physicians and medical health professionals that can help get you well when youre sick, and work with you on preventative measures to keep you healthy.
Honorable Mentions: Main Street Physicians, Harbison Medical Associates
Second Place: MV Fitness
You know the hallmarks of Planet Fitness purple workout machines, lunk alarms, open 24 hours. But what you might not know if you havent been to one of its Midlands locations is that theyre also clean and well-appointed with friendly, attentive staff. So yeah, theyre gyms. Good ones.
Honorable Mentions: Orangetheory Fitness, YMCA
Second Place: Five Points Salon
On Studio O2s website, it lists a wall of accolades. Rather than cite many official awards, its a seemingly endless spree of customer reviews and theyre glowing. From cuts to colors to spa services, O2 is a gem.
Honorable Mentions: process. A Hair Salon, Bombshell Beauty Studio
Second Place: Ashley Emmanoyhlidhs (Sola)
Need a new do? Mark Ziegler, owner of Five Points Salon, is the stylist for you. Hairstyling is a family tradition for Mark, whose grandfather was a barber, and hes spent years making sure each cut is unique to the head hes giving it to. Trust your locks to Mark and youll come out looking better than ever.
Honorable Mentions: Hannah DeLong (Urban Beauty), Zachary Oswald (Five Points Salon)
Second Place: SC House Calls
Meaningful Milestones is relatively new to the Columbia area, which makes it all the more impressive that it took top honors in the Best Home Healthcare Service category. It provides first-rate ABA (applied behavioral analysis) therapy for children on the autism spectrum, giving families support and hope, though, so maybe its not too surprising that it took the top spot.
Honorable Mentions: Senior Matters Extended Services, Always Best Senior Services
Second Place: Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Lexington Medical Center continues to emerge as a healthcare force in the Midlands. The hospital system has recently completed a $400 million expansion on its main campus, with a new 10-story medical tower. LMC has become a favorite with expectant mothers, and delivers more than 3,300 new babies each year. The hospital system also has been critical in the Midlands fight against COVID-19.
Honorable Mentions: Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Providence Health
Second Place: South Carolina Lactation and Newborn Wellness Center
Breastfeeding/chestfeeding is one of the most natural interactions between a parent and child, reads Columbia Lactation Cares website. But that doesnt mean its always easy. There is a learning curve for both parties. If you or your baby are struggling, we want to help. Their performance in this years Best Of Columbia would indicate that people who have worked with them trusted them to help.
Second Place: Desi Terry
Instead of getting one of those pinchy neck rubs from your spouse that you have to pretend to like, why not trust The Well LLC with your massage needs? Not only can the team ease your aching muscles, but they can teach you all manner of preventative techniques to keep your body running stronger.
Honorable Mentions: Elite Massage Therapy, Catherine Bailey
Second Place: The Nail Barre
Getting your nails done can be a very different experience depending on which salon or spa you go to. It can be a relaxing time where you can close your eyes and simply enjoy being taken care of by experienced professionals, or it can be a ripped cuticle nightmare. The technicians at Posh make sure the experience is always relaxing and, well, posh. From the beautifully decorated interior to the straight-up artwork they can do to nails, the team at Posh is that, and more.
Honorable Mentions: OCCO Luxury Spa, Glowout
Second Place: Sims Tompkins
Theres usually 32 teeth in the human mouth (wisdom teeth can have a say in this). Boyd Orthodontics is here to make sure they look the best they can, not to mention the rest of your lower face, too.
Honorable Mentions: Pitner Orthodontics, Davis Orthodontics
Second Place: Palmetto Health USC Orthopedic Group
Got pain or discomfort in your hands, neck, feet, back or all of the above? Got chronic pain in general? Its time to talk to the folks at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery. Theyve got experts on staff to handle everything from surgery to physical therapy to pain management, and they offer a plethora of post-procedure recovery resources, as well.
Honorable Mentions: Southeastern Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, Palmetto Bone and Joint-Chapin
Second Place: Palmetto Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic, PA
Sandhills Pediatrics has been leader in healthcare for children for nearly five decades. The organization has 19 pediatricians, all of whom are certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, and operates in five different locations. If your youngsters arent feeling well, Sandhills will take good care of them.
Honorable Mention: Lexington Pediatric Practice, SouthernMed
Second Place: Pinnacle Physical Therapy and Personal Training
Whether youre recovering from serious injuries or trying to rehab your broken shoulder from when you tried to dunk a basketball, Vertex PT Specialists can get you moving again. Vertex can handle everything from concussion management to spinal manipulation, and they can even offer you some pointers on your jogging form and your golf swing.
Honorable Mentions: Carolina Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, Drayer Physical Therapy Institute
Second Place: Immaculate Body Piercing
Feel like adding one more earring to your lobes, getting a nose or tongue ring or sprucing up, uh, somewhere else? Book an appointment at RAW Body Piercing for your hole-poking needs. Their pricing starts at $10, and if youre happy with your current piercings, it can change out your jewelry as well.
Honorable Mentions: Knotty Headz Tattoo Factory & Body Piercings, The Piercing Parlor
Second Place: Club Pilates
Fit Columbia offers stretch therapy, yoga, personal training and something called bungee fitness, but its also the peoples pick for best pilates. If youre the kind of person who loves this yoga-adjacent fitness regimen, Fit Columbia is the place to go. And well be cheering you on from the couch.
Honorable Mentions: Sunnyside Pilates, LLC, The Pilates Studio
Second Place: Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital
Its unlikely that any of the votes in this category were based on actually remembering the experience of being born. But Lexington Medical Center does deliver a lot of babies 3,300 each year and houses state-of-the-art delivery suites and nurseries, along with doulas, midwives and support for those interested in natural childbirth.
Honorable Mention: Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Second Place: Lexington Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery can help people heal from burns, who have lost weight, or people who just need to feel better about themselves. And when the decision to look into plastic surgery is made, Carolinas Dermatology & Plastic Surgery is where many folks in the Midlands go. Beyond plastic surgery, its dermatology team is top notch, too, solving issues with dry skin, rashes, skin cancer issues and more.
Honorable Mentions: Plastic Surgery Consultants; Palmetto Facial Plastics Helen A. Moses, MD
Second Place: Wayne Munn (Tatway)
Kane is the lead artist at the Copper Finch Tattoo Company, which is a crew that prides itself on attention to detail. It only takes a brief glimpse of his hyper-realistic creations to notice his extraordinary attention to detail and take ultimate comfort in the fact that hes going to absolutely nail the vision you have in your head (or he has in his).
Honorable Mentions: Matt Toto Davis (Animated Canvas), Jeremy Lewis (Sickle and Moon)
Second Place: Ophidian Tattoo
Tattooing is an art that gets little of the respect it deserves. Copper Finch Tattoo does its best to change that. With its host of supremely talented tattoo artists, it excels at drawing on your body in numerous styles.
Honorable Mentions: Tatway Tattoos, Animated Canvas
Second Place: Lexington Medical Center
Whether its a sinus infection, a sprained ankle or that weird rash that wont go away, Doctors Care will get you in, get you fixed up and get you out with minimal fuss. And while were grappling with COVID-19 and practicing social distancing, Doctors Care is offering virtual urgent care services, as well.
Honorable Mentions: MEDcare Urgent Care, Veritas Urgent Care
Second Place: Fit Columbia
The steadily increasing popularity of yoga in states means that theres a surfeit of options for the budding stretching enthusiast in town, but if you want the experienced vets, you go to City Yoga. The studio has been operating since 2003 and welcomes all skill levels and styles of practice so each practitioner can find their own bliss.
Honorable Mentions: Studio Fire, Bikram Yoga
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Strengthen and Sculpt Your Back and Shoulders With This 20-Minute At-Home Dumbbell Blast – POPSUGAR
If you have minimal equipment and time, you're probably in need of workouts that are both efficient and effective. If so, we've got you covered. Kelsey Wells, NASM-certified, SWEAT trainer, and creator of the PWR workout programs just expanded her program and launched PWR At Home 3.0, and it's great for those looking for ways to work out at home.
If you're not familiar with Wells's programs, PWR is all about learning how to strength train and helping you get stronger and build muscle. With the addition of the 3.0 program, people now have access to 40 weeks of at-home workouts! If you want to get a feel for Wells's style of training, she created this 20-minute shoulders and back workout, and we think you're going to love it.
"This targeted back and shoulder workout includes a combination of compound and isolated work for a well-rounded back and shoulder session," Wells told POPSUGAR. Her 20-minute workout will help you gain strength in your back and shoulders and will even help you improve your posture. No matter your fitness level, Wells advised always focusing on your technique and having controlled speed of movement.
Equipment needed: a yoga mat and two light- to medium-weight dumbbells. Here's a guide on how to choose the right weight.
Directions: Before getting started, Wells said to take a few minutes to warm up your body. She recommends doing three to five minutes of cardio such as jogging in place or skipping to increase your heart rate and get your muscles warm. If possible, Wells also recommends following the cardio with dynamic stretches such as leg swings, arm circles, and torso twists to help increase your range of motion and reduce injury.
This workout should be completed as a circuit, meaning you'll complete one round of the following exercises, taking little to no rest in between each exercise. Once you finish one round, take one minute of rest and then repeat for a total of three rounds. If you need water, feel free to take a few sips in between each exercise or during your rest. If you need to rest longer than one minute, feel free to do so.
Once you've finished the workout, cool down with three to five minutes of walking to lower your heart rate back to the resting rate. Wells also recommends completing a few static stretches to lengthen your muscles and increase your flexibility and range of motion.
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Chloe Ting’s Fitness Vlogs Are Great for Beginners Looking to Shed That Quarantine 15 /Film – News Lagoon
(Welcome toThe Quarantine Stream, a new series where the /Film team shares what theyve been watching while social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.)
The Series:Chloe Ting
Where You Can Stream It:YouTube
The Pitch:Pint-sized (shes only 51!) but remarkably strong fitness vlogger Chloe Ting guides you through a series of free two- to four-week workout programs she calls challenges, which are made up of a combination of HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and pilates, to help you get closer to those defined abs.
Why Its Essential Quarantine Viewing:Im the last person to willingly work out. During PE in school, I was one of those who would rather walk around the track than run the mile. I avoid the gym (unless its a yoga class) like the plague. But four months into quarantine, and on my second meal of ramen that week, I was starting to feel the weight I had put on by not stepping outside in days. I had actually begun quarantine with a goal to be productive, and one of those goals was fitness I had even researched a few fitness videos on YouTube and watched them wistfully while lying on my couch. But after going through several videos by Chloe Ting, the most popular fitness vlogger in lockdown thanks to a viral TikTok trend, and thinking, I could do that, I decided to suck it up and do her fastest two-week workout, during which I found out that I could, in fact, not. But three days away from finishing her 2 Weeks Shred, I find myself feeling the impossible: motivated to work out and excited to try more.
Based in Australia, Chloe Ting is a Brunei-born fitness influencer who has been posting workout videos for the past two years, but she really blew up with the 2 Weeks Shred program, which featured a video somewhat optimistically titled, Get Abs in 2 WEEKS. Ting doesnt promise that youll get the same carved abs that she has (which she achieves through a combination of her workouts, cardio, and lifting), but theres a chirpy, can-do attitude to Tings videos which make you believe, maybe you can.
But Tings cheerful greeting, in which she always declares lets smash this, gives way to relentless pain, as her simple-looking exercises which range from squats, to burpees, to bicycle crunches, and (the bane of my existence) up-and-down planks hit you like a truck within the first three minutes. Her videos are often 10 to 15 minutes long, consisting of exercises done in 30 to 50 second intervals with five second breaks (which she sometimes skips, to my torment). While theyre not challenging for fitness enthusiasts, many of whom have taken to criticizing Ting recently, and they do get repetitive after a while, they are a perfectly challenging but achievable set of exercises for beginners like me.
Best of all, theyre free. Ting uploads several videos a month, most of which are part of her free programs listed on her website which target specific parts of the body. I recommend following one of those programs instead of just doing her Get Abs in 2 WEEKS video for two weeks straight, and getting disappointed that you dont have abs.
I dont expect to have abs after her two-week shred. Ting, despite her enthusiastic video titles, doesnt promise any miracles either, with most of her videos coming with a disclaimer that one cannot expect to see results by just doing the exercise alone. But neither did I expect to become so motivated to work out every day that I would begin to peruse other Ting videos to plan my next challenge. Tings cheery attitude and gently encouraging tone in her videos have made me feel affectionate toward her (maybe its Stockholm Syndrome, because she put me through so muchtorture, maybe not) and even a little protective. Shes not an expert fitness trainer and she doesnt offer the most intense workouts, but she does offer them for free and with a smile.
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