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When Lloyd Black arrived at Anytime Fitness in Semmes, Alabama, he inspired a few surprised glances. The 90-year-old came in wearing his personal favorite workwear and wanted to join the gym; hed been struggling to complete his household tasks and thought exercise might help him build strength and reduce his aches and pains.

Once he began working out there, Blacks dedication was an inspiration to the whole gym. In January 2020, they gave him the member of the month award.

He's been showing so much progress and over the past year he's been coming faithfully three times a week or if not more like every other day, Ashley Seaman, general manager of Anytime Fitness in Semmes, who nominated Black, told TODAY. We were going into a new decade and I wanted it to be a special member of the month this time. So I felt like he would be the perfect one.

Plus, his exercise outfits really grab peoples attention. The 91-year-old wears overalls in the winter and work coveralls in the summer.

The reason I wear them is very simple: I dont have much hips, Black, a retired principal from Semmes, joked to TODAY. If I get too active, I have trouble keeping my pants up.

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The jumpsuits have another advantage, he said: They are very comfortable and warm.

When Black first started exercising he couldnt walk on the treadmill for too long before he became exhausted. Over the past year, he went from huffing and puffing through 10 minutes to easily walking for 30 minutes and he found a way around the treadmills challenging technology: Black asks Seaman to get it to run and I jump on it.

As his cardiovascular abilities have improved, Black started weight-lifting, too. He does leg presses and some upper arm machines. While it took a lot of practice and a little assistance, Black now helps other members.

He's just a friendly soul, Seaman said. It's cute because he will go to the other silver sneakers, the elderly members, and he'll show them how to use the machines.

While the older members like having someone their age help them navigate the gym and its complicated equipment, everyone eventually talks to him.

He talks a lot and people notice his overalls, Seaman said.

As a result of his work at the gym, Black finds it easier to mow the seven acres of grass at his house and tool around in his woodworking shop. He experiences less daily discomfort and moves more easily. He said the only health issue hes facing is his struggle to hear.

Even with all its positive impact on his life, Black doesnt exactly love the gym.

The fitness center is something you dont necessarily enjoy, but you enjoy having done it, Black said. You realize how much it helps. That is what I get out of it.

Since he received the member of the month honor, Blacks story has gone viral with many praises for his efforts. Seaman wasnt surprised.

He says that, even before his feet hit the floor, he will do his bicycles (exercises) in the bed and it helps them to get up and do things in the morning, she said. (He shows) that age is just a number it doesn't mean you can't get into the gym and it's never too late.

Black said he likes that hes inspiring others, although that wasn't his intention: If it helps others, Im glad to do it."

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Sara Macefieldjoins Avalon Waterways for an Active & Discovery sailing on the Danube, which proves to be a lot more exhausting and rewarding than the usual sedate saunter along the river.

I know onlookers are laughing at me, but Im aching too much to care.Ive spent the last hour pounding Viennas streets during a jogging tour and on spotting a tempting patch of grass between the pretty flowerbeds of the citys Volksgarten park, I stretch out for a few relaxing minutes.

Admittedly, Im hamming it up for a jokey picture, but its a heavenly respite for my screaming muscles and Im reluctant to move as our super-fit guide Dominic pushes on.

Ive never jogged in my life and on several occasions during our 3.5 mile pre-breakfast run, I rather regret signing up.

But Id been intrigued by such a novel excursion, and it proves to be an ideal way to explore Viennas stately streets, its pristine parks and glorious Baroque architecture, which help to distract me from feeling as though Im about to collapse.

I note, wryly, that my two running mates and our two guides seem to be handling this much better and are barely out of breath but then, they are all experienced joggers, so my advice to anyone wanting to get the most out of this tour is to be fit or get in training.

That had been my original intention on spotting such a fleet-footed option in the list of shore excursions on this Avalon Waterways Active & Discovery Danube sailing.

Ive been on numerous river cruises, but the choice of pursuits on this voyage from Budapest to Linz is impressive and easily the most varied Ive seen.

Each day brings a choice of tours designated as Active (hiking, biking or canoeing); Discovery (wine-tasting, and behind-the-scenes insider tours) and Classic (coach tours, museum visits and beer-tasting).

Such a selection means that even though Ive cruised this section of the Danube four times (most recently just three months before), I enjoy a new set of experiences that give this sailing on Avalon Impression a completely contrasting flavour.

Price isnt an issue either as most tours are included, which is another bonus.

Having found my jogging legs, I then step out on my first hiking trip on a three-mile trek up the steep hills lining the Danube.

Rather over-confidently, I join the advanced group, which turns out to be an experienced bunch who make short work of the steep paths. It leaves me puffing to keep up, but the far-reaching views over the river make the effort worthwhile.

My favourite exertion is an idyllic 12-mile cycle ride from Krems to Spitz that takes us along deserted roads through vast vineyards and on to the cycle path that runs along the Danubes banks.

Were hitting a decent pace, which underlines that the clientele on this voyage are a world away from the traditional image of river cruisers.

Most of the 139 guests are American or Canadian, with a handful of Brits and Australians, and many seem younger than average. They are definitely fitter and this contributes to the more active feel of this voyage, though this isnt a prerequisite as there are enough non-sporty activities to try.

Such exertions leave me with a clear conscience when it comes to tucking into three meals a day and free accompanying wine that is generously dispensed by the helpful crew.

Buffet breakfasts and lunches are appetising, though I would have welcomed a wider choice, and the four-course dinners are good rather than outstanding. Particular highlights are the grilled beef tenderloin and pumpkin soup, which is so good it leaves a lasting impression.

Life onboard is well-organised and sociable, but I relish the haven of my Panorama Suite with its vast floor to ceiling windows that pull back to create a French balcony, and as my bed faces the windows, its an ideal spot to recover from exertions while admiring the passing views.

There isnt time to try everything on offer. I regret not opting for a canoeing trip and, following my jogging stint, I decline the early morning runs with the onboard adventure host, though his yoga sessions offer a more soothing alternative.

Walking tours offer a relaxing contrast too and Avalon Impressions overnight stop in Vienna brings me into the city for a more restful exploration on our second day there on an early-morning stroll that takes us into deserted streets before the tourist hordes descend.

Its my fourth visit, yet I see this imperial city with new eyes as our guide leads up Pied Piper-like into tiny winding passageways, hidden squares and ornate churches.

The high point comes when, with our stomachs rumbling, were led into a traditional Viennese coffee-house where laden breakfast tables welcome us with freshly-baked bread rolls with slices of ham and cheese, accompanied by pots of steaming hot coffee.

With my aching legs a constant reminder of my earlier experience, just 24 hours before, Im relishing this relaxed pace and, even better, I can tuck into this delicious spread knowing that Ive earned it.

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Leeds are sweating on the fitness of striker Tyler Roberts after he left Nottingham Forests City Ground on crutches following the 2-0 defeat on Saturday.

Roberts was introduced as a 59th-minute substitute and was welcomed to the game with a no-nonsense tackle from Forest midfielder Samba Sow.

The challenge left 21-year-old limping, although he did seem to shake it off and managed to finish the game.

However, according to Leeds Live, the Wales international was seen leaving the ground on crutches.

It is understood the crutches were a precautionary move.

Nevertheless, it is a worry manager Marcelo Bielsa could do with ahead of Tuesdays visit to Brentford.

Leeds have failed to score in their last two league outings, and will need to sharpen up in front of goal if they are to avoid having the Bees leapfrog them in the Championship table.

Bielsas men are currently in second spot, four points behind leaders West Brom.

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Youre in the fresh air Green spaces calm you down, youre breathing fresh air, and getting vitamin D from sunlight. Weve also found that people tend to spend 20% longer working out if theyre outside.

Its motivating Equipment such as the air-skier or the double air-walker, which both give your lower body a good workout, is designed for two or more users; and if you exercise with family or friends, its motivating and more fun. Indoor gyms can be insular and intimidating; outdoor gyms are more open and friendly. If you feel too exposed, pick a quiet time of day.

Its convenient Outdoor gyms are often local, which means youre more likely to use them. Many are close to playgrounds, so you can work out while your kids play. Plus theyre free.

It suits all levels of fitness Work at a pace you feel comfortable with and build up. You can incorporate other types of training to give yourself a harder workout, such as high-intensity interval training (HIIT), where you exercise vigorously and take regular short breaks: its great for fat burning.

Tom Willock is managing director of Fresh Air Fitness.

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CASA Kane County has partnered with G3X Sports Academy and its nonprofit foundationto bring sports and fitness to children in the Fox Valley area, according to a news release from CASA Kane County.

The release states that the collaboration will focus on healthy living, and foster youth sports for local children.

We find that too many kids dont play sports due to the high cost of the 'pay to play' model that exists today. When they dont have sports in their lives, they are more likely to be sedentary, spend hours of the day without adult guidance, and become likely targets for bad influences, stated G3X founder and board chairman Joe Abraham in the release.

CASA Kane County is excited to partner with G3X Sports Academy to help further fitness and wellness goals throughout the community. Please join us at one of our upcoming General Information Meetings listed at http://www.casakanecounty.org/volunteer/ to hear more about the CASA Kane County organization, the role of the CASA/GAL volunteer and other areas of how to get involved. Find your place and make a difference for children who need you and the gift of time.Together, we can change a childs story, stated Gloria Kelley, CASA executive director, in the news release.

According to the news release, for over 30 years, CASA Kane County has been recruiting, training and supervising community volunteers who serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) and the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) for children in court due to abuse, neglect or private guardianship.

The organization serves 100% of all abuse/neglect and private guardianship cases in the 16th Judicial Circuit of Kane County and has been doing this since 2000.CASA Kane County's staff along 200 CASA/GAL volunteers advocate for more than 500 children annually.

For more information, visit http://www.casakanecounty.org or call 630-232-4484.

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SAN JOSE (KRON) Members of another 24 Hour Fitness in San Jose have been targeted by thieves.

The suspects are going into locker rooms and taking keys, gym bags, phones, wallets and even their cars.

On Monday, members of the 24 Hour Fitness off McKee Road in San Jose were robbed. But the most recent incident was at the 24 Hour Fitness at Willow Glen off Almaden Road in San Jose.

The Willow Glen 24 Hour Fitness member who wished to remain anonymous for his safety said another member broke into his locker Monday afternoon.

When he went to the front desk and looked outside towards the parking lot, he noticed a man getting inside of his car. Thats when he went after the suspect.

I yelled at him get out of my car and that I wanted to get my merchandise back. He jumped up, kinda lunged towards me, grabbed me by the shirt and we started to struggle, the victim said. This went on for maybe five minutes and I was finally able to convince him if he were to give me back everything, I would let him go.

The victim said he kept a hold on the suspect as they walked to the suspects car, described as an older bronze beat up Honda Civic.

Inside, there was more than just his wallet and gym bag.

I noticed he had multiple duffel bags, womens purses, wallets, credit cards, obviously stolen merchandise all over his vehicle, the victim said.

Eventually the suspect threw the victims wallet and bag out of the car and sped off in his own vehicle.

Earlier this week, another victim wasnt so lucky. She said a woman stole her keys from another 24 Hour Fitness location off McKee Road in San Jose.

Video shows the male and female suspects working together, and the male driving off with her car.

Both victims said theyre warning others to keep an eye out and leave your valuables at home.

Probably not a good idea to bring any of your personal items into the gym, the victim said. Whether theyre locked or unlocked because these guys are coming in with some type of burglary tools and then in and out in five seconds when nobodys in the locker room and they get all your stuff and youre never gonna find them.

With information from the victim, a member ID and video surveillance, police are aware of who the suspect is and theyre looking for him. No arrests have been made in either of the cases.

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SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. Remember how much fun it was to jump on a trampoline as a kid? Now you can do it as a grown-up as a way to work out! Mallory Quinn, owner of Green Locus Yoga visited GDL to introduce us to this form of exercise on our Fitness Friday. For a schedule go to greenlocusyoga.com.

Tune into Great Day Live weekdays from 9 to 10 a.m. on WTSP-TV.

Hosts Kendall Kirkham and Java Ingram bring you the latest in what everyones talking about, from trending stories, lifestyle and entertainment news, buzz-worthy, pop culture moments, and all things fun and exciting happening around Tampa Bay.

Whether its people making a difference, talented artists and musicians, delicious food, fun activities to do and make with the family, lovable animals, entertaining events and big names coming to town, weve got you covered. We hope to bring you a wealth of information to live your best life and start your morning right!

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Kendall Kirkham joined Great Day Live in November 2017 from Memphis, Tennessee, where she served as morning co-anchor for WMC Action News 5. Prior to her stint in Memphis, Kendall served as co-host of "Tulsa Live" at KOKI in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kendall also worked at KETK in Tyler, Texas, The Dallas Morning News and started her career as an intern for The Ellen Show and E! Entertainment.

Kendall has interviewed countless celebrities and notable figures, from Bob Woodward to Arsenio Hall, John Travolta and Paula Deen. Shes hit 9 Gs with the U.S. Airforce Thunderbirds, raised money for various charities in three local Dancing with the Stars competitions, and even played a gangster on stage for a traveling Broadway show. Kendall is most proud of her work with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She continues to support the hospital in various capacities today.

Kendall is a proud Texas native. She grew up in the Fort Worth area and graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in Radio/TV/Film.

Kendall is thrilled to join the Great Day Live team and is having a ball highlighting this thriving community. She hopes to bring a smile to viewers at home every single day. In her spare time, Kendall enjoys exploring the countless sights, sounds and eats of Tampa Bay with her husband Jason and son Knox.

About Java:

Java Ingram is a New Orleans native/Texan and is excited to call Florida home! Prior to joining the Great Day Live team, Java served as host of a lifestyle-entertainment show in Birmingham, Alabama. She also woke up dark and early, weekday mornings to help drivers make it to their destinations safely as a traffic anchor.

Java started her on-air broadcast career in the birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo, Mississippi. In Tupelo, she served as morning news anchor, producer and reporter.

Javant is an award-winning journalist, having been recognized by the Associated Press for Best Anchor, Best Reporter and Best Franchise Reporting, just to name a few.

When she's not working, Java is very passionate about giving back to the community, having served on the corporate boards for The Boys and Girls Club of North Mississippi, The Civic Ballet Company, The Doniphan Dance Project and the Leadership Council for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama. She has volunteered also with a number of civic organizations.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed suspending the physical fitness tests at the state's schools over concerns that they promote bullying and body discrimination.

While the administration argues the physical assessments can cause students of different body shapes to be body-shamed or bullied, the BMI screening is particularly sensitive because it asks students to select whether they are female or male.

A number of school districts have complained to the state that this is discriminatory against students who identify as non-binary, according to H.D. Palmer, spokesman for the Finance Department.

If the proposal, which was included in Newsom's budget bill for next year, passes, physical fitness testing would be suspended for three years.

"Dispelling myths, breaking down stereotypes, and improving school climate is one way California is working to keep all students safe and healthy, consistent with the Governor's commitment to a California that respects all students," Palmer said in an email.

During the proposed three-year suspension, the Department of Education would consult with experts on fitness, physical education, gender identity and students with disabilities to determine whether the test needs to be modified or a new assessment should be developed.

But Palmer says Newsom's proposal will not affect students' physical fitness.

"The pause in administering tests won't affect the amount or level of (physical education) that kids receive from their school," Palmer said, adding that PE classes would still be a graduation requirement.

Gender identity advocates praise the move

Advocates for gender identity are praising Newsom's proposal as a step forward.

This difference in standards can put transgender and non-binary students in a tough spot, possibly even in danger, Baum said.

"If I'm a transgender boy and nobody knows, and then I don't meet the standards of a boy physically, I'm put in a difficult situation. Either I don't meet the standards and take the according grade or I compromise my own privacy and tell my teacher I was actually born as a girl," Baum said, adding that this can lead to bullying of the transgender student.

When a student who identifies as non-binary is pushed to select male or female on the BMI assessment, Baum says, that forces them to claim an identity that's not their own.

"It's simply important that kids feel seen by the school that they go to," Baum said. "By recognizing non-binary people and using the right pronouns, that's a huge acknowledgment of someone's reality and experience, and it's affirming."

BMI isn't even an accurate measure of fitness, some say

Even former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger would be considered obese when he won the top bodybuilding title of Mr. Olympia in 1974, Schwarzenegger's spokesman told the Associated Press.

"Whether the state uses fitness tests or not, Governor Schwarzenegger believes that the most important thing is that our students have access to daily physical education classes to promote a healthy and fit lifestyle," Schwarzenegger's the spokesman said.

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The Samsung Galaxy Fit is a mighty fine deal at $69.

There's a case to be made for choosing a fitness tracker over a smartwatch with fitness-tracking features. First and foremost: Price. In fact, for a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon has one of the best fitness-tracker deals I can recall: The Samsung Galaxy Fit for $69. It's available in black or white. Regular price: $100.

The Galaxy Fit offers a surprisingly robust set of features compared with "budget" fitness trackers of the past. For one thing, it includes heart-rate monitoring -- and can even notify you if it detects an irregular heartbeat. It also automatically detects activity and starts logging it. It even detects the type of activity: walking, running, cycling and so on.

I'll pause here to note that my Apple Watch can do likewise -- but it's crummy at it. It often takes 5-10 minutes before I get the "It looks like you're doing such-and-such" notification, and if I forget to manually end the activity when I'm done, the results get totally skewed.

I can't say firsthand whether the Galaxy Fit does a better job, but CNET's Scott Stein can. In hiscomparison of the Galaxy Fit to the Fitbit Inspire HR, he noted the following: "I also like Samsung fitness devices' automatic tracking of walks and workouts, and how the stats instantly appear onscreen. On a brisk walk, I'm suddenly in workout tracking mode without doing anything."

Speaking of the Inspire HR (currently $79.95, in case you're comparing), it's quite similar to the Galaxy Fit, but with one key difference: The latter has a color AMOLED screen.

That screen is on the small side, of course, which can make notifications and other text difficult to read while exercising. Battery life is rated at up to five days, though expect less if you set the Fit to do frequent heart-rate monitoring.

I think the benefits here far outweigh a few small negatives. For $69 you're getting a very capable fitness tracker that, among other things, will remind you to get off your duff. Cheaper than a bypass, people!

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In search of a new favorite fitness spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top fitness spots around Miami, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for fitness.

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First on the list is RedBike Studios. Located at 1399 S.W. First Ave. in Brickell, the cycling class spot is the highest-rated fitness spot in Miami, boasting five stars out of 138 reviews on Yelp.

Next is Brickell's CKO Kickboxing, situated at 151 S.W. Seventh St. With five stars out of 65 reviews on Yelp, the gym, boxing and kickboxing spot has proved to be a local favorite.

Bodytek Fitness, located at 545 N.W. 28th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the boot camp, gym and personal training spot five stars out of 58 reviews.

Over in Coral Way, check out Aim Higher Fit, which has earned five stars out of 16 reviews on Yelp. You can find the boot camp, interval training gym and yoga spot at 3850 Bird Road, Suite 106.

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