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Almost 25 people attended the RSVP Lunch Bunch on Thursday to hear Lori Brown of Paragon Health Care Group speak on the topic Fitness for Life: More Than Just Exercise.

Almost 25 people attended the RSVP Lunch Bunch on Thursday to hear Lori Brown of Paragon Health Care Group speak on the topic Fitness for Life: More Than Just Exercise.

Fitness for Life emphasizes benefits of exercise

The people who attend Fitness for Life classes have a variety of conditions to overcome.

Some are in wheelchairs, some in walkers, said Lori Brown who conducts Fitness for Life classes for Paragon Health Care Group. We have some who are visually impaired or hearing impaired, and some in various stages of dementia. We adjust the exercises for whoever is in the class.

Brown spoke to about 23 people at the RSVP Lunch on Thursday at The Cotton Patch. Her topic was Fitness for Life: More Than Just Exercise.

Brown demonstrated how participants can exercise sitting down using resistance bands, or improve their balance while holding onto the back of a chair.

We had one woman who could not balance herself while holding onto the back of a chair at all when she first came in. This week 45 seconds! Brown said.

Good balance is a component of fitness along with strength and flexibility. Brown quoted statistics concerning the dangers of falling after age 65:

One in three adults aged 65 and older falls each year.

20 percent to 30 percent suffer moderate to severe injuries and increase their risk of early death.

90 percent of hip fractures are caused by falls.

Falling can result in a reduced quality of life by limiting activities and social engagements, bringing on further physical decline, depression, social isolation and feelings of hopelessness.

Falls are the leading cause of non-traumatic hospital admissions, she told the group.

Brown asked the group what kinds of exercise they enjoy, and answers included dancing, walking, gardening and yoga.

When asked what comes to mind when they think about exercise, on group member answered, Sweat.

While assuring them there was no need to run a marathon, Brown emphasized the importance of exercise by saying, Lack of exercise is the new smoking.

She added that for every four hours you spend sitting, you should spend a half hour exercising. That half hour, however, doesnt need to be done all at once.

You can break it up into 10 minutes three times a day, by walking around the block, for example, she said.

Someone mentioned that Hale County Senior Center offers a fitness class. Another participant suggested the dances held at First Christian Church every Monday night.

Brown said that during inclement weather, some people like to walk around Walmart, Tractor Supply and Gebos.

Balancing exercises, such as standing on one foot, are possible to incorporate into a daily routine at home, Brown said. You can balance on one foot while standing in front of the kitchen or bathroom sink or waiting for the microwave.

Strengthening the core the area of the body that includes everything except the arms and legs can also contribute to good balance. Brown said her high school age daughter attended an intensive dance camp that incorporated core-strengthening exercises such as planks and sit-ups.

She came home and told her mom, My balance was awesome!

A good flexibility exercise is writing the alphabet in the air with your feet while sitting in a chair. Brown said she has seen people do this while waiting in a doctors office.

Keeping hydrated before, during and after exercise is important, and even more important as we age.

Water is the best we all know that, but we dont want to drink it, Brown said. She suggested adding flavors such as lemon, ginger or mint to plain water. Coconut water, she said, is a good alternative.

Brown offered tips for exercising such as wearing good supportive shoes and stretching before and after a workout.

A stretch should feel good, she said. If you feel pain dont do it.

Brown listed the following benefits of exercise:

1. Increased immunity

2. Increased stamina and endurance

3. Increased balance

4. Increased flexibility and range of motion

5. Lower risk of heart disease and high blood pressure

6. Lower risk of chronic conditions/illnesses such as diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, colon cancer, and Alzheimers disease or dementia

7. Increased gastrointestinal function

8. Protection against osteoporosis, especially weight-bearing exercises

9. Great for your brain!

Some people are tempted to get their exercise benefits in a hurry, leading them to overdo the first time they work out. This can cause excessive soreness and pain.

If you tire yourself out the first day, you dont feel like continuing, Brown cautioned.

Paragon Healthcare has rehabilitation and nursing facilities in Hale Center, Lockney and Tulia. They serve patients who live in the communities as well as those who come for a few weeks of rehabilitation after an illness or surgery.

Classes at Covenant Health Plainview and Hale Center Nursing and Rehabilitation are open to the public. The class at Covenant is from 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays in the Max Gabriel Conference Room. Classes in Hale Center are from 10-10:30 a.m. in the Therapy Gym, which has circuit exercise equipment. Residents of Plainview are invited to drive over and take classes there.

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Liz Hunt developed her love for fitness as a matter of survival.

Hunt, a retired Air Force technical sergeant, served for 15 years and six deployments. Hunt knew that keeping herself and her subordinates in good condition was essential for them to do their jobs and to handle dangers that arose. Her commitment served her well in 2007, when she was injured in a rocket attack and had to rehabilitate her knee after surgery.

Liz now hopes to share her enthusiasm for fitness with Dothan, and a grant from Anytime Fitness is helping her to do it. The gym company recently awarded Hunt a substantial grant to start her own Anytime Fitness franchise in Dothan as part of its Operation Heartfirst program.

The company and a nonprofit called Tee It Up for the Troops work together to provide a $125,000 grant and a $125,000 loan to veterans to start franchises. The Operation Heartfirst program helps one vet start a gym each year.

We didnt have to go into this with any capital of our own, she said.

Liz, who has a bachelors degree in physiology/kinesiology, worked at an Anytime Fitness location in North Dakota before her husband got orders to transfer to Dothan, where he works as an instructor pilot at Fort Rucker.

Lizs former employer urged her to check into the Operation Heartfirst program, which chooses a new location and solicits applications from local veterans each year. When she found out the location was Dothan, she knew it was a sign.

There were too many coincidences, she said. Clearly, this is Gods work.

Liz and Corey will co-own and manage the gym. The gym will be located in the storefront next to the movie theatre at the Dothan Pavilion. Liz plans to open the gym in January.

Im excited, Corey said. This is something shes wanted to do for a long time. Im happy to support her.

Liz said that her plan for the gym includes offering some services that may not be available at other local gyms. Liz said she hopes to make rehabilitative fitness a focus of her business.

Its going to be so dope, she said.

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This couple got married in a Planet Fitness, but we promise it's beautiful ICR / Planet Fitness

Itsofficially fall, and wedding season is upon us. If youre a bride-to-be and looking for a good venue, you might not want to rule out getting married at Planet Fitness. Sure, we know the awesome gym chain best for its member-friendly approach and protection from the lunks around us, but for one couple, it became so much more.

Joe and Stephanie actually met at the Western Hills Planet Fitness and after deciding to make things official, used the gym as their go-to hangout after dates. So really, it was kind of like their home away from home. Joe admitted that when they first met, it was love at first sight.

So, it just made sense for the pair to say I Do where they first said Hello. Inside the gym itself.

Stephanie admitted that she checked out other venues, but couldnt imagine getting married anywhere other than Planet Fitness. She reached out to them on Facebook, and was shocked to receive a positive response. From there, she asked a staff member if shed be interested in performing the ceremony. The club agreed to close down for the big event, which was set to happen this past Sunday.

Even better, they got some incredible photos with their bridal party. Photos that, we guarantee, youve never seen anything like before.

As for the ceremony, it looked like Planet Fitness tried hard to make their gym look a bit more romantic than usual.

The couple is currently on their honeymoon, and we wish them the best. We know that they have an incredible story to tell for years and years to come.

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Planet Fitness has opened its Houston Area gyms to all guests until next Friday, September 8, in an effort to aid those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

No membership is needed and all facilities are available to guests, including showers, fitness equipment, massage chairs and other amenities. Non-members will need to show ID and sign-in to register as a guest.

The 16 locations participating and their hours of operation are listed below:

Planet Fitness Houston - Langham CreekHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm6960 Barker Cypress RoadHouston, TX 77084

Planet Fitness Houston - WestfieldHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm310 Cypress Creek Parkway (FM 1960)Houston, TX 77090

Planet Fitness Houston - CypressHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm13140 Louetta RoadHouston, TX 77429

Planet Fitness Houston - Fondren SouthwestHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm11187 Fondren RoadHouston, TX 77096

Planet Fitness Houston - Spring BranchHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm10116 Hammerly BlvdHouston, TX 77080

Planet Fitness Houston - SharpstownHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm8150 Southwest FreewayHouston, TX 77074

Planet Fitness Houston - SteeplechaseHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm10701 Jones Road Suite AHouston, TX 77065

Planet Fitness Houston - WebsterHours: 7:00am - 9:00pm560 El Dorado BlvdWebster, TX 77598

Planet Fitness Deer ParkHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm3601 Center StreetDeer Park, TX 77536

Planet Fitness ConroeHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm1906 N. Frazier StreetConroe, TX 77301

Planet Fitness RosenbergHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm5101 Avenue H, Suite 12Rosenberg, TX 77471

Planet Fitness KatyHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm24547 Katy FreewayKaty, TX 77494

Planet Fitness TomballHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm27830 Tomball ParkwayTomball, TX 77375

Planet Fitness HumbleHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm256 FM 1960 Bypass Road East Suite 256Humble, TX 77338

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Nick Santonastasso doesnt have legs, and he only has one arm, but like any other athlete, his body is doing exactly what he asks of it.

The 20-year-old from Bayville, New Jersey was diagnosed at birth with Hanhart Syndrome, an incredibly rare disease in which babies are born with underdeveloped limbs or weak organs. There have only been 12 cases worldwide.

Today, Santonastasso is a fitness athlete, model and motivational speaker.

You have to adapt to the way you are, he wisely said at 17 years old. Before anyone will love you, youve got to love yourself.

He has the physical strength do almost anything, including flipping tires. But, its his inner strength thats most impressive.

Santonastasso played the drums in elementary school, but once he got to high school, he was encouraged by his wrestling coach to hit the mat. At the time, the bone in his right arm was growing faster than the skin, so he opted to have most of it amputated to relieve the pain in order to start wrestling his junior year.

I had standing ovations when I lost, and I just didnt understand because Im a very competitive person. Im like, Youre not supposed to cheer on someone that loses, Santonastasso told Great Big Story. After the matches, Id have parents come up to me and be like, Hey, my kid never did a sport, and he saw you today. Now he signed up for all these sports because he sees if youre doing it, theres no excuse for him not to. Thats why Im here.

And so many others are glad Santonastasso is here and delivering the message he is. He has more than 230,000 followers on Instagram, where he often posts fitness videos and pictures, demonstrating what he is capable of doing.

Take a look at this short clip of Santonastasso courtesy of Great Big Story.

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Fitness athlete Nick Santonastasso adapts to life without legs and an arm - Purpose 2 Play

ARCHDALE Archdale Parks and Recreation is offering fresh air fitness classes in September.

Participants can choose from four different types of fitness classes for free and see which one they like best.

We really want to encourage our community to find an enjoyable form of exercise that suits them, Jocelyn Moon, programming coordinator, said.

The classes are for all ages and fitness levels. All equipment will be provided. They will be held Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. outdoors at the four-way stop on Park Drive between Randolph Community College and the Senior Center at Creekside Park in Archdale.

The schedule is as follows:

* Sept. 7 Yoga with Maria.

* Sept. 14 20/20/20 with Clairisa.

* Sept. 21 Zumba with Katie.

* Sept. 28 Line Dancing with the Archdale Boot Scooters.

If a rain cancellation is necessary, it will be posted on the Facebook site, Archdale Parks.

For more information, call 336-434-7315.

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TomTom is introducing a software update that will let you know your fitness age.

Taking cue from Garmin and Fitbit, the Dutch company is introducing the new feature across a range of its devices. To calculate the metric, TomTom will take your VO2Max measurement, compare it with those your gender and age, and determine how old you really are.

Essential reading: Top fitness trackers and health gadgets for 2017

The free upgrade will be introduced to devices that already measure your VO2Max. This includes the TomTom Spark 3 Cardio and TomTom Adventurer watches. The accompanying smartphone app will then try to motivate you by awarding Fitness Points as you progress towards fitness age goals. To this end, the company will introduce more age appropriate fitness workouts.

Garmin has a similar concept. It also uses your VO2Max levels to assign a Fitness Age score. Fitbit does this as well but with a twist. The San Francisco manufacturer estimates your Cardio Fitness Levels, and lets you know what per cent you fall in, in terms of your age and gender.

These days its not enough to have your trusty fitness tracker dish out step and distance counts. Users want actionable information in order to make real-life positive changes. Fitness Age is a concept that is not too difficult to grasp and we will probably see more companies jumping on board.

TomTom says the software update will roll out to compatible watches during September.

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TomTom will soon let you know how old you are in fitness years - Gadgets & Wearables

Fitness trackers are out. Smart watches are in. And soon both devices are going to blend together similar to what happened with PCs and tablets and the barrage of 2-in-1 devices.

Welcome to the ever-shifting world of wearables and the market is coming around to the well-worn watch form factor.

Consider:

And these developments all happen just a few days before Apple is likely to outline Apple Watch enhancements.

Clearly, fitness trackers and smart watches are going to merge. The secret sauce for each device maker will be balancing the fitness, watch, notification and app functionality. For what it's worth, I'm a Garmin Fenix fan because I'm more about the fitness and sports and turn the notifications off. A text or email on your wrist is a nice to have feature for other folks. For me, these notifications are annoying.

Best wearable tech of 2017

And just as these hybrid devices emerge, IDC released data that highlights the shift. Fossil, which bought Misfit, is now No. 5 in wearable devices. Fossil has mixed fitness and function throughout its product line.

IDC's pecking order goes like this:

Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the IDC data is that more than 51 percent of the wearable market is controlled by others. The market is splintered and the fitness tracker to smart watch transition may not be the last.

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By Patricia MiddletonNewton Kansan@kansanmiddleton

MOUNDRIDGE As a narcotics detective for the Newton Police Department, Mitch Nedrow often has to deal with people at their worst. The job requires him to be prepared for anything and stay physically fit.

"I take my training very seriously," Nedrow said.

Seeing people in his church who needed assistance with their fitness goals, Nedrow recently started Warriors For Christ (WFC) Fighter Fitness.

"I want to take people who think they are not strong and show them that they can be," Nedrow said.

During the one-hour workout session, tires, ropes and weights are used to build strength and provide cardiovascular exercise for class members.

"I work them hard," Nedrow said. "We get really good music going."

Though some exercises may seem simplistic, they have proven to be effective.

"It's unorthodox, but gets really good results," Nedrow said. "That's what appeals to so many people."

"I went because I'd wanted to start some kind of workout program and found it hard to stay motivated on my own," said Kristine Schrag. "The first night I went, I was really apprehensive because my fitness level was zero. I didn't know if I would be able to do any of the workouts or keep up."

But Schrag took on the challenge and said she can feel her strength increasing each week.

"I actually look forward to getting my butt kicked every Monday and Wednesday," Schrag said. "Mitch does great work, and has taught all of us how to 'do work' that's his catchphrase."

Nedrow uses the training principles he received in his profession, along with spiritual guidelines, to emphasize the core values of the group. The theme verse for WFC Fighter Fitness is Psalms 144:1 "Praise be to the Lord my rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle."

Leading WFC Fighter Fitness gives Nedrow a chance to interact with people, giving them the tools and training they are searching for.

"It's an opportunity for me to fellowship with people in the church and bring new people in," Nedrow said.

The ministry is also a way to reach out to drug offenders in a positive way, Nedrow noted, and gives those who would usually never enter a church an opportunity to interact with Christians in a neutral atmosphere.

"It's my way of investing in people," Nedrow said.

For Nedrow, seeing the progress class members make, not just in their physical strength, but in their mental and spiritual journeys as well, gives him the motivation to continue in the ministry.

"I lead it, but if no one invested in it, it would go away," Nedrow said.

Currently, there are 100 members on the roster, with between 40 and 50 adults at any one class and an additional complement of around 15 teenagers participating as well.

"It's been an amazing group that's taken off," Nedrow said.

Child care is provided for younger children during the classes.

"That's a huge make or break for the parents having someone to watch the kids," Nedrow said.

Members donate whatever they can each night for child care and classes. The funds assist in purchasing and constructing items used in the workouts.

Every week, a "Warrior of the Week" is featured on the group's Facebook page, a practice which Nedrow helps both him and the whole class get to know individual members.

"It's a great group, with amazing people who are encouragers and are so positive," Schrag said. "The class has been the biggest blessing."

WFC Fighter Fitness meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Grace Crossing in Moundridge and welcomes anyone who wishes to participate, regardless of age or fitness level.

"It's been a really unique ministry," Nedrow said.

For more information about WFC Fighter Fitness, email wfcfighterfitness@gmail.com, visit https://www.facebook.com/GraceCrossingMoundridge or attend a class at Grace Crossing, located at 111 W. Cole St. in Moundridge.

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Planet Fitness has opened its Houston Area gyms to all guests until next Friday, September 8, in an effort to aid those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

No membership is needed and all facilities are available to guests, including showers, fitness equipment, massage chairs and other amenities. Non-members will need to show ID and sign-in to register as a guest.

The 16 locations participating and their hours of operation are listed below:

Planet Fitness Houston - Langham CreekHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm6960 Barker Cypress RoadHouston, TX 77084

Planet Fitness Houston - WestfieldHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm310 Cypress Creek Parkway (FM 1960)Houston, TX 77090

Planet Fitness Houston - CypressHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm13140 Louetta RoadHouston, TX 77429

Planet Fitness Houston - Fondren SouthwestHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm11187 Fondren RoadHouston, TX 77096

Planet Fitness Houston - Spring BranchHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm10116 Hammerly BlvdHouston, TX 77080

Planet Fitness Houston - SharpstownHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm8150 Southwest FreewayHouston, TX 77074

Planet Fitness Houston - SteeplechaseHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm10701 Jones Road Suite AHouston, TX 77065

Planet Fitness Houston - WebsterHours: 7:00am - 9:00pm560 El Dorado BlvdWebster, TX 77598

Planet Fitness Deer ParkHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm3601 Center StreetDeer Park, TX 77536

Planet Fitness ConroeHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm1906 N. Frazier StreetConroe, TX 77301

Planet Fitness RosenbergHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm5101 Avenue H, Suite 12Rosenberg, TX 77471

Planet Fitness KatyHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm24547 Katy FreewayKaty, TX 77494

Planet Fitness TomballHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm27830 Tomball ParkwayTomball, TX 77375

Planet Fitness HumbleHours: 6:00am - 10:00pm256 FM 1960 Bypass Road East Suite 256Humble, TX 77338

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