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The Middletown planning board has just approved a proposal from Life Time, the folks behind six other massive N.J. fitness clubs.

The Monmouth County location will consist of a 120,000-square-foot building with a ground-level beach club and is expected to open in late 2021 on Half Mile Road.

Life Time operates 147 clubs around the country, including locations in Bridgewater, Montvale, Berkeley Heights, Florham Park, Mount Laurel and Princeton. The first location opened in Florham Park in 2008.

Life Time bills itself as a premier healthy lifestyle company that delivers a comprehensive healthy living, healthy aging and healthy entertainment experience that goes well beyond fitness to encompass the entire spectrum of daily life for individuals, couples and families of all ages.

And so, they shun the gym label.

One thing we are not is a gym, as I think youll notice in the images, says Life Time spokesperson Natalie Bushaw. What we hear often from members is were todays modern country club without the golf.

The new location will include:

Three floors with a ground-level outdoor beach club and bistro with leisure and lap pools, a whirlpool, resort-style seating and cafe

4-level parking garage

Dedicated space and studios for exclusive group fitness, cycle, yoga and Pilates programming; one-on-one personal training and small group GTX and Alpha Training

More than 400 pieces of cardiovascular and resistance training equipment

A full-size basketball court

A dedicated Kids Academy, for kids ages three months to 11

LifeCafe, a nutrition-focused, fast-casual restaurant featuring a full menu, Meals to Go and grab-and-go assortments, along with Peets coffee and proprietary nutritional supplements

LifeSpa, a full-service salon and spa for hair, body and nails

Luxurious dressing rooms with whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms and complimentary towels and lockers

The project is expected to total $40 million, and Life Time plans to create 250-plus new full and part-time jobs.

For a peek at what this location will look like, check out these photos from their latest opening in Bridgewater:

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

Photos from the Bridgewater location of Life Time fitness club.

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Since runner Mary Cains story about body-shaming became public, other athletes have come forward with similar stories, using the hashtag #FixGirlsSports.JOHANNES EISELE / AFP via Getty Images

When 23-year-old Mary Cain talked to the New York Times about her experiences as part of the Nikes Oregon Project, an elite professional U.S. running club, she said her weight was continually a topic of discussion.

A rising star in the running word, Cain was 17 years old in 2013, when she was recruited to join the Oregon Project, which was coached up until a few months ago by Alberto Salazar. But she never lived up to her potential. Her performance deteriorated despite training with some of the best distance runners in the nation, which Cain claims is due to continued pressure by Salazar to lose weight. Not only was her weight a constant theme during one-on-one discussions, he publicly body-shamed her in front of her teammates. Her weight dropped to 114 pounds, she went three years without having her period and suffered five broken bones due to poor bone health.

Since Cains story became public earlier this month, several other athletes have come forward with similar stories, and not just from endurance running communities. The hashtag #FixGirlsSports has been championed with girls sports advocates welcoming the chance to discuss a culture that too often equates body weight to athletic performance despite a shortage of science supporting the idea that certain sports or positions require a specific body type.

One of those advocates is Catherine Sabiston, a professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto and a Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity and Mental Health. Shes conducted research surrounding the prevalence of body talk in sport and listened to Cains story with interest.

The research we do in our lab came to life in that video, said Sabiston.

Cain attributes her struggles with body image to comments made by her coach, but Sabiston says remarks about body shape and weight can also come from parents, teammates and spectators.

For girls in particular, the sport environment is prone to high levels of teasing as well as negative weight and body shape commentary, she said.

Theres no doubt that female athletes receive mixed messages when it comes to their bodies. Not only are they expected to be strong and fit enough to excel athletically, they also feel pressure to conform to societys notion of what a female form is supposed to look like. This dichotomy alone can cause female athletes to be self-conscious about their bodies. But when the coach, who arguably has the greatest influence on an athletes confidence and performance, initiates that body talk, those negative emotions surrounding body image continue to escalate.

Sabiston says theres surprisingly little education designed for coaches when it comes to discussing weight and body image with their athletes. Nor is there much understanding regarding how coaches perceive issues related to weight, body shape and its effect on performance. To find out more about the culture of body talk within sport, Sabiston and her research team collected three years of survey data from athletes and conducted nearly 100 interviews with female athletes, coaches, parents, spectators and referees.

Our data are showing that the sport environment may foster negative body image emotions such as shame, guilt, envy and embarrassment, and these emotions relate to a poor quality sport experience and girls drop out, said Sabiston.

The prevalence of weight commentary and body talk is a large reason why teenage girls are up to six-times more likely to drop out of sport than boys. Coaches who, according to the interviews conducted by Sabiston, demonstrated explicit and implicit biases that higher weight bodies are less suitable for sport, initiate much of that talk.

Keep in mind that the athletes and coaches interviewed by Sabiston and her team were adolescent females participating in community-based sport, which means its not just elite athletes like Cain who are subjected to negative body talk. And given that the bodies of adolescent girls are changing, which in itself increases self-consciousness, any additional comments regarding body shape or size can add to an already precarious sense of self.

Cains body image issues worsened to such a degree that she resorted to self-harm and had suicidal thoughts. And while not every female athlete with anxiety related to their body shape or size has that level of distress, they often feel discriminated due to their physical appearance.

A key message in Cains dialogue is that constantly thinking about weight and appearance in itself is detrimental to performance, says Sabiston. It takes away an ability to focus on the sport.

Sabiston says theres a lack of support for athletes struggling to overcome a negative body image. Most of the available resources focus on eating disorders, not on the larger issue of learning to accept and love your bodys shape, size and athleticism. Its also her recommendation that coaches receive training onbody commentary and weight concerns, and ultimately how to talk about body image with all athletes.

Equipping coaches with information delivered through sport organizations and policies that discourage body talk in girls sport more generally may reduce the prevalence of body image concerns in athletes, said Sabiston. This education would also enhance the coachs capacity to be a positive role model, which has been identified as a key strategy to keep more girls in sport and liking it.

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Approximately every six weeks, Isrotel Carmel Forests Spa Resort offers a two-day fitness program with different exercises, workshops, and lectures. The program is a getaway from the routine and is a great opportunity to try new and unique workouts, learn more about healthy life and, of course enjoy!Concept vacations are gaining in popularity, including the fitness vacations. Instead of resting and reading by the pool, more and more people are looking to shape up during the holiday and enjoy different settings for their workouts. This trend did not skip by Isrotels team, that in addition to the regular fitness and relaxation activities at the Carmel Forests now offer a complete holistic-wellbeing vacation packed with activities and suitable for everyone in all levels of shape and health with personal adaptation to each guest.Each program is different. In November, the program included Sup Pilates, Les Mills Body Balance, Yoga Block, Les Mills Tone, breathing workshop, Vinyasa Yoga, meditation with Tibetan bowls, healthy food lecture, and more. We joined a part of it, and picked several workouts and talks that we found mostly interesting.We started with the Stand up Paddling (SUP) Pilates at the indoor pool. We were armed with long-sleeved Sunway swimsuits, but a standard swimsuit will do. While the program said Paddleboard Yoga, it turned out that it was more of a Pilates exercise on the SUP. But it was still fun! It is the first time we were on a SUP, and it was exciting for us. The workout wasnt difficult, it was enjoyable, especially when the exercise required some amount of balance and someone fell into the water making a big splash and everybody laughed. We stayed for a while after the workout to try some Yoga postures before changing and rushing to the Les Mills Body Balance workout on the 5th floor studio.The Les Mills workouts were new to me, too. The Body Balance is a mix of Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi with background music. It is carried out barefooted on Yoga mats and is dynamic with some advanced Yoga postures and carried out with music. It combines some strength, stretching, good legs and abdomen-muscles work, and includes relaxation at the end. It was a very nice class. With no rest, our next move was to hear about healthy food before dinner. Iris Greenspoon taught us about healthy choices and how to accommodate a better lifestyle, what are better oils, how to encourage the family to eat more vegetables and fruits, etc.The next morning, we skipped the morning walk and the Yoga Block in favor of time in the spa and went straight to the Les Mills Tone workout. This turned out to be a pleasure! It is an aerobic exercise combining the use of accessories such as weights and accompanied with music, somewhat like dancing. It is fast, works on all the muscles of the body and speeds up the heart rate.The biggest challenge, in my opinion, is training the heterogeneous guest population here. I must admit that I was a bit worried before coming here that the workouts wont be intense enough for me, and if they would, my 17-year old athletic daughter would find them tedious. I was mostly impressed that both of us enjoyed and made the most out of them. When Michal gave us the Les Mills Tone workout, she offered a number of variations for the stronger participants and also warned those that were older or had medical issues what to be careful about. This helped us all enjoy the workout!During the free time we enjoyed the indoor pool, Jacuzzi, Hamam, wet and dry saunas. and a charming spa rest area facing Mount Carmel green settings. There is also a beautiful seasonal pool but it was too cold for us during this time of the year.If you think that the workshop would come with healthy or diet food, well, think again. It is going to be difficult to lose weight here since the food is superb and the variety is infinite! The main courses are served to the table and they compete with higher-end chef restaurants with dishes of beef filet made to order. However, there are many healthy and dietetic options (which are very tasty too!) and the food labels at the buffet not only identify the food but also the caloric value.Michal Okmianski (BED Wingate), the general fitness manager at the hotel, created the programs and says there is more to come, with programs for back problems, womens health and nutrition. In the winter, they will work more indoors, for example, at the hammam with a warm 25 minutes stretching class.The program is an opportunity to try new workouts, new teachers, do a body-and-soul balance and restart. Getting back home, I am going to look for Les Mills exercises around as I got to know them and really enjoyed the exercises, especially the Les Mills Tone that I never thought would be suitable for me at my age. Unfortunately, we could not stay for the rest of the activities but we loved the concept so much that were surely going to go back for more!The next workshop will take place on January 15th, 2020, and will focus on Nia Dance and will also include Sup Yoga/Pilates, Les Mills Body balance, Vinyasa Yoga, meditation with Tibetan bowls and lectures so there is what to look for! The final program will be published on Isrotels website and is subject to change.Isrotel Carmel Forests Spa Resort, http://www.isrotel.com, *5585The writer was a guest of the hotel.

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Longstanding research has found that exercise that increases our cardiovascular activity brings a number of health benefits, including lowered blood pressure; improved cardiovascular health; strengthening of the immune system; regulation of weight; and moderation of blood sugar. Interestingly, it appears that vigorous aerobic activity (maintaining more than 60% of aerobic capacity) brings greater cardiovascular health benefit than moderate activity. Exercise therapy has been found to improve a measure called heart rate variability, which is associated with greater levels of psychological well-being and resilience in the face of stress. One strand of research finds that aerobic exercise conducted in a mindful state (i.e., with enhanced self-awareness, such as yoga and Feldenkrais) brings greater mood benefits than routine vigorous or moderate cardio workouts. Many of the activities we associate with self-development, from counseling and psychotherapy to meditation, are pursued in a state of reduced physical activity and enhanced self-awareness. Might it be the case that vigorous aerobic activity is an equally promising path toward emotional well-being and a positive psychology?

According to the National Institutes of Healths National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, yoga, a discipline of meditative movement is associated with such benefits as stress relief, pain reduction, and emotional well-being. There is also evidence that yoga also improves the aforementioned heart rate variability and lessens symptoms of depression. In an excellent review article, Julia Belluz notes the limitations of much of the research on the benefits of yoga, but cites fascinating evidence that yoga may be uniquely helpful in reducing inflammation in the body. Similar amounts of time spent in yoga and general physical activity yield greater inflammation benefit for the yoga participants, presumably because of the added components of mindfulness.

In a review of brief approaches to psychotherapy that I conducted with two colleagues at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, an important conclusion was that these methods are effective to the degree that they generate novel, constructive experiences for clients. Such corrective emotional experiences deal with maladaptive patterns of emotion and behavior by activating more constructive ones. Thus, for instance, when a client retreats from a therapist out of fear of rejection, the therapist may encourage engagement and provide an active experience of acceptance and understanding. Such emotional experiences are readily internalized, helping people build new modes of construing and doing. This is the basis for many behavioral and cognitive therapies, where we learn to face and challenge our patterns of anxiety, negative thinking, and depression in emotionally impactful ways.

The unexpected benefits of aerobic exercise, yoga, and similar disciplines may arise from their ability to provide similar corrective emotional experiences, albeit outside of a therapeutic relationship. Through vigorous exercise, we directly challenge our limits and experience ourselves as efficacious and achieving. Through mindful movement, we experience enhanced levels of self-control and mastery. A great example of this occurs among the money managers and traders I work with, who make active use of meditation to deal with the stresses of markets and their inherent risks and uncertainty. In the midst of threat, direct experiences of calm and focus promote a unique experience of the self as being in control, facilitating sound decision-making. Exercise, like coaching, counseling, and psychotherapy, is a vehicle for generating fresh experiences of the self, reinforcing and expanding our strengths.

In recent articles, Ive explored the psychological benefits of living a purposeful life and the importance of emotionally connecting with a positive vision of our future selves. All of these can be paths toward emotional resilience, increased mindfulness, and an enhanced capacity to pursue life goals. In a recent interview, Steven Goldstein and Mark Randall explore the mindfulness associated with special forces operations, highlighting the idea of mindfitness. A well-constructed program of exercise, expanding our abilities to extend our limits and sustain self-control and efficacy, provides a uniquely effective form of self-developmenta promising therapy for the mentally well and program for mindfitness.

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While celebrating a milestone birthday over the weekend - I was 21 again - with an annual 'Birthday Set' of stairs at Merewether, friends and I commented on how much more active we were than when we first met in our 20s. Back then we played sport and did things like impromptu beach cricket matches or kicking a football at the park, but rarely did we meet up to do fitness sessions or long runs like we regularly do now. Most people we also saw out for early morning activity were around our age or older. It came as little surprise to me to read recently in a press release that Baby Boomers come out on top as our most active generation. Baby Boomers, born between 1944 and 1964, reportedly rack up 83 additional hours of exercise each year compared to those under 40 and, according to research, health and confidence were the biggest drivers of exercise among that generation. The research commissioned by Fitness Australia revealed Baby Boomers were racking up 364 hours of physical activity each year. They beat out their younger counterparts with those under 40 averaging 281 hours. Fitness Australia chief executive Barrie Elvish said that while the majority of Baby Boomers are getting physically active to improve their health, confidence was also a huge driver. "Our research found that for half of older Australians a key benefit of being active is proving to themselves that they can still do it," he said. "As a Baby Boomer myself, it is extremely gratifying to see this generation embracing physical activity, challenging themselves and enjoying the physical, mental and social benefits. "Sometimes getting started is the hardest part, whether it's pulling on your runners and stepping out your front door to go for a walk or joining a group fitness class with a friend. But when you overcome that first step, you build up confidence and start enjoying yourself." No matter your age, being active has so many benefits, including feeling physically and mentally stronger. As we approach Christmas, the New Year and holiday time, find ways to be active that include the whole family. Put down the devices and go for a family bike ride or walk. One way to ensure you stay active is to find something you love to do, according to Fitness Australia spokesperson and personal trainer Chantal Brodrick. Her tips to get moving include uncovering what motivates you. That means if you like being outdoors, consider activities such as bushwalking or an outdoor bootcamp. She also advises finding activities you love, buddying up and incorporating fitness into your daily routine, such as gardening, taking the stairs instead of the lift and taking the dog for a longer walk.. Personally, I have a renewed love of group classes at the gym. Having other people to challenge me is motivating and makes me definitely go harder which means I get more out of a workout. With summer arriving this week, it is a great time to find your motivation and get moving. Variety Santa Fun Run, The Station, December 8: The event has 5km and 10km courses and is fully inclusive and family friendly. And what more incentive is there than that every participant gets a Santa suit included in their entry fee. Across the Harbour Swim, Newcastle harbour, January 26: Choose between the 700-metre single crossing or 1.4km double crossing of the harbour. Coastal Ascent, Dixon Park, February 16: With 11km and 25km options, this trail running event is through Glenrock State Conservation Area with the longer course going to Dudley. There is also a kids event. Hit summer flying with this cardio and strength session. Make it two shorter workouts by splitting the strength and cardio up on two different days. Add a warm-up and cool-down. Set 1: 10 minutes x [20 mountain climbers, 100 metre run, 5 burpees, 100m run] Set 2: 10min x [10 squats with alternating single-arm shoulder press, 10 push-ups, 20 lunges, 10 pull-ups/rows] Set 3: 10min x [20 seconds run: 20sec walk; 40sec run: 40sec walk; 60sec run: 60sec walk] Set 4: 10min x [20 ab rotation with weight, 10 glute bridge, 20 ab crunch, 30sec hover] Send your health and fitness news to r.valentine@newcastleherald.com.au. Renee Valentine is a writer, qualified personal trainer and mother of three.

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While celebrating a milestone birthday over the weekend - I was 21 again - with an annual 'Birthday Set' of stairs at Merewether, friends and I commented on how much more active we were than when we first met in our 20s.

Back then we played sport and did things like impromptu beach cricket matches or kicking a football at the park, but rarely did we meet up to do fitness sessions or long runs like we regularly do now. Most people we also saw out for early morning activity were around our age or older.

It came as little surprise to me to read recently in a press release that Baby Boomers come out on top as our most active generation.

Baby Boomers, born between 1944 and 1964, reportedly rack up 83 additional hours of exercise each year compared to those under 40 and, according to research, health and confidence were the biggest drivers of exercise among that generation.

The research commissioned by Fitness Australia revealed Baby Boomers were racking up 364 hours of physical activity each year. They beat out their younger counterparts with those under 40 averaging 281 hours.

Fitness Australia chief executive Barrie Elvish said that while the majority of Baby Boomers are getting physically active to improve their health, confidence was also a huge driver.

"Our research found that for half of older Australians a key benefit of being active is proving to themselves that they can still do it," he said.

"As a Baby Boomer myself, it is extremely gratifying to see this generation embracing physical activity, challenging themselves and enjoying the physical, mental and social benefits.

"Sometimes getting started is the hardest part, whether it's pulling on your runners and stepping out your front door to go for a walk or joining a group fitness class with a friend. But when you overcome that first step, you build up confidence and start enjoying yourself."

No matter your age, being active has so many benefits, including feeling physically and mentally stronger.

As we approach Christmas, the New Year and holiday time, find ways to be active that include the whole family. Put down the devices and go for a family bike ride or walk.

One way to ensure you stay active is to find something you love to do, according to Fitness Australia spokesperson and personal trainer Chantal Brodrick. Her tips to get moving include uncovering what motivates you. That means if you like being outdoors, consider activities such as bushwalking or an outdoor bootcamp. She also advises finding activities you love, buddying up and incorporating fitness into your daily routine, such as gardening, taking the stairs instead of the lift and taking the dog for a longer walk..

Personally, I have a renewed love of group classes at the gym. Having other people to challenge me is motivating and makes me definitely go harder which means I get more out of a workout.

With summer arriving this week, it is a great time to find your motivation and get moving.

Variety Santa Fun Run, The Station, December 8: The event has 5km and 10km courses and is fully inclusive and family friendly. And what more incentive is there than that every participant gets a Santa suit included in their entry fee.

Across the Harbour Swim, Newcastle harbour, January 26: Choose between the 700-metre single crossing or 1.4km double crossing of the harbour.

Coastal Ascent, Dixon Park, February 16: With 11km and 25km options, this trail running event is through Glenrock State Conservation Area with the longer course going to Dudley. There is also a kids event.

Hit summer flying with this cardio and strength session. Make it two shorter workouts by splitting the strength and cardio up on two different days. Add a warm-up and cool-down.

Set 1: 10 minutes x [20 mountain climbers, 100 metre run, 5 burpees, 100m run]

Set 2: 10min x [10 squats with alternating single-arm shoulder press, 10 push-ups, 20 lunges, 10 pull-ups/rows]

Set 3: 10min x [20 seconds run: 20sec walk; 40sec run: 40sec walk; 60sec run: 60sec walk]

Set 4: 10min x [20 ab rotation with weight, 10 glute bridge, 20 ab crunch, 30sec hover]

Send your health and fitness news to r.valentine@newcastleherald.com.au.

Renee Valentine is a writer, qualified personal trainer and mother of three.

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(Bloomberg) -- Peloton Interactive Inc. gained almost 10%, hitting a record of $35.23 per share after KeyBanc said the company was seeing strong traffic on Black Friday.

Since Pelotons initial public offering fell flat two months ago, investors have called for the company to reevaluate its expensive growth ambitions and focus on turning a profit. The companys basic connected fitness subscription costs $39 a month. Its bikes start at about $2,000 and treadmills start at about $4,000.

SunTrust said on Nov. 5 that an early reading into the companys marketing promotion of its home trial and its $58 per month bike plan this holiday season bodes very well for its second quarter results. Analyst Youssef Squali estimated at the time that Peloton will become profitabile sometime in 2022 before achieving full-year profitability the following fiscal year.

The companys app shares exercise programming with users who dont own its hardware but pay a monthly subscription fee for the classes, which include yoga, meditation and strength training.

The stock is up about 21% from its IPO price of $29.

To contact the reporter on this story: Hailey Waller in New York at hwaller@bloomberg.net

To contact the editors responsible for this story: James Ludden at jludden@bloomberg.net, Matthew G. Miller

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) Any excuse is a good excuse to start your day with exercise that gets your blood pumping, but on a day of feasting, a Wayland Square business gave people the opportunity to earn their turkey.

The Thanks + Giving Turkey Throwdown, organized by CORE Cycle.Fitness.Lagree on Waterman Street, raises money for pediatric cancer patients at Hasbro Childrens Hospital, as well as activities planned for the Izzy Family Room, a home away from home for families dealing with pediatric cancer.

While many of us slept in, more than three dozen diehards joined in to cycle, sprint, and lift in 30-minute chunks, followed by a 5k run/walk on Blackstone Boulevard.

This is a huge time of giving thanks for things There are people that arent as fortunate as others, and we want to give a little piece of our heart [to them], said general manager Tiffany Costa.

Together, when we stand united, were stronger And thats what we want to put out into the community.

The business has been running the event for 13 years, and a different organization benefits each year.

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The future of fitness apparel

Erika finds a breakthrough in sports bras, complete with scientific support

Updated: 8:24 PM EST Nov 29, 2019

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The future of fitness apparel

Erika finds a breakthrough in sports bras, complete with scientific support

Updated: 8:24 PM EST Nov 29, 2019

Boston sneaker giant New Balance is sprinting into the future, using 3D printing to make portions of the sneaker soles in some of its newest models. New Balance has partnered with Somerville-based 3D printing technology developer Formlabs to create the Rebound Resin which is being used to print components.Boston-headquartered Reebok is using shear-thickening fluid in its PureMove bra. The technology was studied at the University of Delaware to make bulletproof vests lighter and incorporated into NASA spacesuits to help protect astronauts from space shrapnel. With PureMove, the idea is the bra adjusts the amount of support provided based on impact offering improved comfort.

Boston sneaker giant New Balance is sprinting into the future, using 3D printing to make portions of the sneaker soles in some of its newest models.

New Balance has partnered with Somerville-based 3D printing technology developer Formlabs to create the Rebound Resin which is being used to print components.

Boston-headquartered Reebok is using shear-thickening fluid in its PureMove bra. The technology was studied at the University of Delaware to make bulletproof vests lighter and incorporated into NASA spacesuits to help protect astronauts from space shrapnel. With PureMove, the idea is the bra adjusts the amount of support provided based on impact offering improved comfort.

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Carole Johannesson, centre, 79, of Kitchener, Ont., participates in her Tai Chi class.

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Alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia can hamper balance, coordination and motivation, making it difficult for people to participate in physical activities that can make them feel more alert and improve their quality of life.

Now, a national research team led by the University of Waterloo is working to make it easier for people with dementia to stay active by training community-fitness providers and personal trainers on how to provide dementia-inclusive exercise. This involves providing fitness environments and activities that still give people a challenging physical workout, but can be adapted to their cognitive abilities.

As the number of Canadians with dementia rises, we kind of have a duty to help these people ... live the best life that they can, despite the fact that theyre living with a disability, said Lauren Bechard, a PhD student in the department of kinesiology at the University of Waterloo.

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Over the past few years, Ms. Bechard, her adviser Laura Middleton and their colleagues have been collecting input from individuals with dementia and their caregivers across the country about their barriers to exercise. They are now using that information to design tools and strategies to boost their participation in physical activity.

Among them is what Ms. Bechard describes as a passport advocacy tool. It is a card that people with dementia can bring with them to their local community centres that would introduce them and provide information about their condition and what they need to participate in fitness activities.

Another is a training program for fitness providers and personal trainers on how to deliver exercise programs for individuals with dementia. This involves debunking stereotypes, since many people can be physically fit and active as they live with mild dementia for years, said Dr. Middleton, an associate professor of kinesiology. It also involves using simple language, offering choices and support when clients struggle with attention or memory. Fitness providers and personal trainers should also be aware that loud music, bright lights and mirrors can be overwhelming for those with sensory issues, Dr. Middleton said.

In Kitchener, Ont., Carole Johannesson,79, said she has been physically active all her life and was determined to stay active after she was diagnosed with dementia about four years ago. She regularly participates in tai chi classes and goes for walks. Lately, she said, she has felt wobbly in tai chi and has contemplated quitting. But she has informed her instructor of her diagnosis and she follows along in class by taking up a position behind one of her fellow participants, whom she mimics.

Exercise doesnt necessarily improve her dementia symptoms, but she says she has fun and it makes her feel capable.

"Tons of people who should be getting exercise probably arent because they think they cant go to an ordinary exercise class, she said.

Jennifer Heisz, an associate professor in the department of kinesiology at McMaster University who is not involved in the University of Waterloo-led initiative, said researchers are still trying to figure out the ideal type, frequency, duration and intensity of exercise for individuals with dementia. But her own research suggests it may be possible to prevent or slow the progression of dementia by staying physically active.

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Exercise appears to promote the growth of new cells in the hippocampus, an area of the brain involved in memory, Dr. Heisz said. High-intensity exercise, in particular, also gives people a boost immediately afterward of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which she described as a fertilizer that supports brain-cell growth and function. People with dementia tend to have a dearth of this protein, she said. So through exercise, this combination of promoting new cells and boosting BDNF may help fortify and protect the hippocampus from the damage caused by diseases like Alzheimers.

Although its still unclear whether exercise can actually improve the cognitive abilities of people with dementia, it does tend to boost their mood, alertness and sense of well-being.

Bill Heibein, 78, who owns and runs a horse-breeding farm near Kakabeka Falls, Ont., believes strenuous daily physical activity is the reason he is still alive. Mr. Heibein was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers disease in 2000, but his disease has not progressed as expected.

Today, he drives and lives independently. He said he has too often seen people become sedentary after being diagnosed with dementia.

If theres something you enjoy doing, even though youve been diagnosed, boy, you can go carry on and keep doing it as long as you possibly can, he said.

Dr. Middleton explained she began looking for ways to make existing community fitness programs and centres dementia-inclusive because she recognized dementia-specific programs cannot adequately meet the needs of everyone. For example, she said, an exercise and social program called Minds in Motion run by the Alzheimers Society of Ontario and the Alzheimers Society of B.C., is popular and effective for improving participants fitness and well-being, but it is typically offered once a week and may not be well-suited to those in their 40s and 50s, who are younger than the average participant. Ideally, she said, people would be exercising several times a week.

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She added that people with dementia have a right to participate in exercise and recreation, which is protected under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

As such, making facilities and programs dementia-inclusive is "really something that we must do ... and its not just a nice [thing] to do, she said.

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I can already smell the pies, the rolls and the pumpkin spice, which are not always very nice to my thighs. Oh, how the holidays can take over our lives and throw us off track from our goals.

I get it. Mamas cooking is too good to miss, and through all the laughter and walks down memory lane, you are three plates in before dinner even starts.

It happens. We become mindlessly consumed with all the stimulation from relatives visiting to the holiday cheer and the good old traditions. You are stuck on a holiday roller coaster. You have created habits over the years to justify not making time for your workouts, overeating and indulging more than usual.

There is nothing wrong with enjoying a piece of pie every now and again, but do you really need the whole apple pie on Christmas Day?

Its time to wake up, Sleeping Beauty, and start to acknowledge what you are doing. You are stuck in an unconscious cycle and going through the same motions every year. The first step to breaking your holiday cycle and break free from your poison apple of holiday weight gain is to acknowledge the habits you want to change. Here are a few ways to get through the holidays fit and step into the new year with a new rear.

Create a Workout Schedule

No need to try and create an unrealistic plan of trying to hit the gym six days a week for two hours. Try picking one hour, two to three days a week, so you can be consistent. If possible, schedule the days for the same time, e.g., Mondays and Wednesdays at 5 p.m. or Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 a.m.

Once youve set your two to three days a week, make these days/times nonnegotiable. No canceling on yourself, no substitutes, no excuses. If you get in more days than what you schedule, those are bonus days.

Mindful, Not Mindless, Eating

Its OK to enjoy the holiday treats, but do your best not to eat mindlessly. Enjoy that cookie, piece of pie or pumpkin roll. Do not beat yourself up for living life. What you can do is learn to balance your meals for the day, so if you know your dinner is going to be high in carbs, start your morning with a high-protein breakfast. My go-to is salmon-and-egg-white tacos 4 ounces of salmon, four to six egg whites and some veggies scrambled in two to three corn tortillas topped with avocado (optional).

Stay true to yourself and your goals. Its not rude to say, No thank you, to the peer pressure from friends and co-workers to join in on the holiday treat fest. Your peers are not trying to sabotage you; they are just trying to be courteous. It is up to you to help them become aware of your changes through your consistent actions. Show them your results instead of talking about your goals.

Alex Garzaro is a lifestyle strategist, weight loss expert for women and transformational speaker. The views expressed are her own.

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