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Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD

Sept. 13, 2012 -- Goodbye percentile scores, hello "healthy fitness zone."

A new presidential youth fitness program is replacing the old presidential fitness test that most adults grew up with in physical education (PE) classes in school.

The updated program does away with comparing students' performances on athletic tasks like sit-ups and push-ups and then rating them on a percentile scale vs. their peers.

Instead, the new program measures students' health-related fitness based on what current research shows promotes good health and lowers the risk of disease.

"What is really apparent is that we have an obesity epidemic in our country, so we feel like we now need to focus on health versus athletic performance," says Shellie Pfohl, executive director of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. She announced the new program this week.

Pfohl says that when the original presidential fitness test was developed almost 50 years ago, it was designed to measure children's athletic performance and abilities -- particularly in case they were called into military service.

"By design, the old test compared kids against each other, so by design 50% failed," Pfohl tells WebMD.

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Lockport Union-Sun & Journal The community will be able to use the Lockport High School fitness center starting Nov. 1.

District officials decided Wednesday to open the fitness center to locals, as a result of the success Lockport had with the program last year. Athletic Director Patrick Burke said 353 signed up and were issued identification cards, which are needed to enter the fitness center and use the equipment.

Board of Education members decided to open the center to the public last January. Residents used the facility from Feb. 1 until May 24, typically three hours a night Mondays through Thursdays, for a total of 54 days. The fitness center was closed on Fridays, weekends and holidays.

The days wont change this time around, meaning the center will be open for 87 days. That will feature an increase in cost, Burke reported to board members Wednesday.

Last year, the fitness center cost about $2,700 total to operate, roughly $180 a week. With 87 days, the increase would be roughly $1,200 more, an estimated $3,900.

Still, trustees were clearly in favor of opening the fitness center early. Board Secretary Jon Williams said he used the fitness center a number of times, as did other adults and students.

It is a nice facility, he said.

There was a life, an energy there, Trustee Edward Sandell said.

Burke did share a concern. Some of the equipment is in need of updating, the athletic director said. Board members asked Burke to put together options for replacing the equipment, including a possible leasing of machines.

While setting up the fitness center program last year, Assistant Superintendent for Finance Deborah Coder said the district met with its insurance provider about possible liability. That led to each participant signing a waiver, a risk assessment form, signifying the persons doctor had OKd it. The waiver is turned in to the high school or district office and an ID card is given to the participant. All participants must fill out a new waiver, even if they are a returning member.

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Dr. D. Levi Harrison, an orthopedic surgeon and UC Davis Medical School graduate, visited his alma mater in August to talk to students about the role that fitness plays in medical education.

Harrison, who recently published a book titled "The Art of Fitness: A Journey to Self Enhancement" (Brio Press, $39.95, 232 pages) holds undergraduate degrees in electrical engineering and romance languages, and graduate degrees in physics and French in addition to his medical degree. He has a private practice as a hand specialist in Glendale.

Why did you decide to write a fitness book?

It's about letting people know that fitness and exercise are lifestyle choices that we have to make to not only have the aesthetic of looking healthy on the outside, which is the superficial part of fitness. I wrote the book so people can understand that fitness is from the inside out.

What makes your book different from other fitness books?

It's geared toward anyone of any fitness level. The book is about helping people to not only get healthy, but make lifestyle changes. The goals of the book aren't about achieving an aesthetic. The goals are to decrease the rates of diabetes, hyper-tension, cardiovascular disease, stroke, cholesterolemia and obesity.

The book is really there to let people know that they shouldn't compare themselves to anybody. The goal is to remind people that your body is yours and that where you are today is a good place.

So if you're overweight, you're underweight, you're not very fit, that's OK. Every day you get to start the journey again.

Where do you think fitness education fits into today's medical school?

I definitely think fitness, health and nutrition should be a greater part of all medical school education.

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CHAMPAIGN, ILL. A national program that promotes youth fitness is changing to emphasize health over performance and materials published by Champaign-based Human Kinetics will be part of the new program.

The President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition announced Monday it is replacing the President's Council Youth Fitness Test with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program.

The new program will use Fitnessgram, an assessment that reports on a student's individual health and fitness.

"It tells you how healthy you are, based on what you should be able to do for someone in your age group," Human Kinetics President Brian Holding said.

That's a change from the old youth fitness test, which compared a student's performance with those of his or her peers.

Fitnessgram software published by Human Kinetics for the Cooper Institute measures health-related fitness by evaluating cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition.

Fitnessgram has been adopted by many metropolitan school districts, including those in New York City, Indianapolis and Miami, Holding said.

The software also has been adopted statewide by Texas, Georgia and Delaware and is used in much of North Carolina, he added.

Holding said it's estimated that two-thirds of the schools that do physical fitness testing have been using Fitnessgram, and the other one-third have been using the President's Council Youth Fitness Test.

But with the President's Council switching gears, all those schools stand to be using Fitnessgram, he said.

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Actress, fitness model and beauty confidant Donna Spangler is making an appearance on the James and Sunda Show, set to air on Wednesday, September 12, at 7 and 10 p.m. PST. With many years experience in the industry, Spangler will offer expert advice and demonstrations in the beauty and fitness genre.

After a fruitful modeling and acting career in Los Angeles, CA, Spangler has established herself as a notable figure in the field as the Beauty and Fitness Editor of LA Splash magazine and columnist for ROUGE magazine in Eastern Europe. Spangler has appeared on TV segments and web broadcasts across the country, including FOX News. Spangler will present viewers of the James and Sunda Show with homemade beauty product demonstrations and DIY regimens, along with a high-energy workout routine. She offers fun and fresh ideas and tips to women of all ages. All concoctions are easy and fun to make, but also highly effective. Viewers will be in for a treat!

To find more of Spangler's beauty and fitness tips, recipes and advice, check out the Health and Beauty section at http://www.lasplash.com.

The segment will air on JLTV on the following channels:

Time Warner CableLos Angeles Area channel 177 New York and Northern New Jersey Area channel 120 San Antonio Area channel 491 Buffalo channel 178

DIRECTVNationwide channel 366

Atlantic BroadbandMiami Beach/South Miami Area channel 167

Bright HouseTampa channel 172 Orlando/Daytona Beach/Melbourne area channel 165 Marion, IN channel 165

ComcastBoston/New Hampshire channel 196 Houston channel 268 South Florida Counties channel 239 Orlando Area channel 239 Savannah, GA channel 239 Charleston, SC channel 239

For additional information on Donna Spangler, visit http://www.donnaspangler.com and on IMDb, or email Spangler1@earthlink.net

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CHAMPAIGN A national program that promotes youth fitness is changing to emphasize health over performance and materials published by Champaign-based Human Kinetics will be part of the new program.

The President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition announced Monday it is replacing the President's Council Youth Fitness Test with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program.

The new program will use Fitnessgram, an assessment that reports on a student's individual health and fitness.

"It tells you how healthy you are, based on what you should be able to do for someone in your age group," Human Kinetics President Brian Holding said.

That's a change from the old youth fitness test, which compared a student's performance with those of his or her peers.

Fitnessgram software published by Human Kinetics for the Cooper Institute measures health-related fitness by evaluating cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition.

Fitnessgram has been adopted by many metropolitan school districts, including those in New York City, Indianapolis and Miami, Holding said.

The software also has been adopted statewide by Texas, Georgia and Delaware and is used in much of North Carolina, he added.

Holding said it's estimated that two-thirds of the schools that do physical fitness testing have been using Fitnessgram, and the other one-third have been using the President's Council Youth Fitness Test.

But with the President's Council switching gears, all those schools stand to be using Fitnessgram, he said.

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MIAMI & NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

As part of its long-standing commitment to improving the quality of life of its members, AvMed Health Plans has agreed to a two-year extension through 2014 of its current contract offering Healthways (HWAY) award-winning SilverSneakers Fitness Program to eligible members. SilverSneakers, the nations leading exercise program designed to keep older adults active and healthy, is offered to more than 31,000 AvMed Medicare Advantage members in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

Our members are extremely enthusiastic about SilverSneakers, said Winston Lonsdale, AvMeds Chief Medicare Executive. We are encouraged by their many success stories about how exercise and increased activity have improved their quality of life. At the end of the day, our mission is to improve the quality of life of our members. This is a good partnership for us. We encourage our members to make use of this unique opportunity to get fit, have fun and boost their overall health.

Using proven methodologies based upon more than 16 years of science and outcomes, the SilverSneakers Fitness Program increases physical activity in older adults, resulting in higher well-being and lower healthcare costs. The program engages participants in active behavior change through access to a variety of physical activity venues and senior-specific programming that incorporates physical fitness and social experiences.

The enduring success of the program is evidenced through the SilverSneakers Fitness Program 2011 AvMed Annual Member Survey. According to the results, AvMed SilverSneakers members report a reduced incidence of chronic conditions, such as arthritis, high blood pressure and diabetes, when compared to the national averages for older adults. Participants also rate their health status significantly higher than the national averages, with 59 percent of AvMed SilverSneakers enrollees reporting their health in 2011 as either excellent or very good, compared to 30 percent of older adults in the US.

By continuing to offer SilverSneakers to Medicare Advantage enrollees, AvMed has confirmed its long-standing commitment to the health and well-being of its older adult members in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, said Ben R. Leedle, Jr., Healthways president and chief executive officer. The AvMed member survey findings clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of SilverSneakers and its unique combination of exercise and social support, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with AvMed in leading their members to optimal health.

The SilverSneakers Fitness Program was founded in 1993 and serves more than 9 million eligible members. The Healthways fitness center network offers convenient access to more than 15,000 participating fitness and wellness facilities nationwide. AvMed has provided SilverSneakers access to eligible members since 2010.

About AvMed Health Plans

AvMed has been providing health care coverage to Florida citizens and businesses for over 40 years. AvMed offers health coverage options to large and small employers in most major markets around the state; Medicare Advantage products in Broward and MiamiDade counties, and Individual coverage in Broward, MiamiDade and Palm Beach counties. For more information about AvMed, visit http://www.avmed.org.

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The US obesity epidemic is pushing more Americans to pay attention to their health and leading a healthier lifestyle. Reuters pic

Employment of fitness trainers and instructors is expected to grow by a brisk 24 per cent in the decade to 2020, according to the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, as businesses, health professionals and insurance companies take sharper aim at the sedentary lifestyle.

The obesity epidemic has produced a lot of noise and talk and chatter, said Cedric Bryant, chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise (ACE), which has certified more than 50,000 fitness professionals.

Helping individuals be more active is important and fitness professionals can be at the centre of that, he said.

Obesity rates have skyrocketed in the last 20 years. More than one third of adults in the United States are obese, according to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

Bryant said the health crisis is strongly linked to the lifestyle choices that fitness professionals, such as personal trainers and group fitness instructors, address.

Despite the shaky economy, health club membership is up more than 10 per cent over the past three years, according to IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association.

Exercise physiologist and ACE spokesperson Jessica Matthews said workplace wellness campaigns also increase demand for fitness professionals.

Bryan said the average salary for a certified personal trainer is about US$53,000 (RM164,000) and rising. A high school diploma is sufficient to begin a career in fitness, he added, although more than two-thirds of professionals have college degrees.

Matthews said the industry attracts career changers driven by the downturn to reinvent their working selves.

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Gabriele Fitness and Performance of Berkeley Heights, an athletic training program and facility for students and adults, is proud to present a seminar about the importance of nutrition.

There will be two presentations:

Four Ways to Overcome Fat Loss Road Blocks by Dr. Perry Nickelston.

Nickelston will teach you how to optimize powerful fat burning hormones and adopt four simple strategies to help you lose up to 10 pounds in 30 days. Work with your body not against it by understanding the relationship between fat loss an fat storage hormones. Hormones control how you look and feel. Take back control of your body and empower yourself to look the way you want.

Should You be Taking Nutritional Supplements? by Tom Langton.

He will dig deep as to what a supplement actually is, which of them actually work, which supplements are best for you and which ones are safe for kids. There are literally thousands of nutritional supplements on the market today all of which claim to have great benefits for health and performance and scientific research to back them up.

Langton will be going over some simple strategies to help sort through all the pr and find out which ones are best for you and your family.

Free food samples will be provided by Chef Dan.

The seminar is open to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 8 p.m. at Gabriele Fitness and Performance on 20 Locust Ave. Pre-registration is required by emailing train@gabrielefitness.com or calling 908-464-4441. For more information, visit gabrielefitness.com.

Gabriele Fitness & Performance is dedicated to improving the health and fitness of adults and the development and performance of middle school and high school students. The main goal is to inspire people to accomplish fitness goals and results beyond what they ever thought possible. This is accomplished through unique personalized training from their certified and professional coaching staff with an emphasis on nutrition and motivational lifestyle change.

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BEACHWOOD - Pepper Pike resident Yana Salwan just set the fitness barre higher in Beachwood. She recently opened Barre Cleveland, Northeast Ohios first Barre fitness studio.

Barre Cleveland is a women-only studio hidden behind red brick in suite 209 at 3737 Park East Drive. The exterior is nondescript, as a sign has yet to be mounted. The interior is calming with paint colors in shades of green, blue and brown. The space has a beach vibe - something that may be most refreshing to participants come winter.

It is a little refuge for women, Salwan said.

I want women to come here, feel comfortable and create new friendships.

It is important for moms to instill healthy habits in themselves and their children, Salwan said.

Salwans husband is Mario and mother to eight-year old Ashton, a third-grader at Moreland Hills Elementary. Happy wife happy life, Salwan laughed.

In order to be happy, one must be healthy too, she continued. Barre is a type of exercise that incorporates aspects of classical ballet, Pilates, yoga and other strengthening exercises. It was developed more than 50-years ago by Lotte Berk, a German dancer. Berk sought to find an alternative exercise after a back injury and came up with Barre. The exercise method was brought to the United States by Lydia Bach.

Studio owner Salwan has been working on her fitness since college where she ran track religiously. Her knees began to hurt, so she shifted her focus to group fitness classes, such as step aerobics.

After her son was born about eight years ago, Salwan left her career as an analyst at Progressive Insurance to pursue a full-time one in fitness. She has held personal and group fitness training certifications since 1997 and most recently worked as the group fitness manager at Lifetime Fitness. However, years of high-impact workouts gave Salwan three herniated discs in her back.

She needed to find something else to keep her in shape - and able to work as a fitness instructor, she said.

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