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Dietreich Rios (Ojibwa) and Matt Hawk (Suquamish), of Real Native Fitness, a not-for-profit organization with a focus on empowering native youth through fitness and health, will be in Neah Bay on Aug 22-23, 2017. The co-ed camp will take place from 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. for grades 1-6 and 1 p.m. 4 p.m. for Middle and High School youth and take place at the Makah Community Gym. The camp is free as costs have been covered by local sponsors.

The basics of the basketball game as well as the importance of leadership both on and off the court, and an emphasis of hard work and dedication will be covered during the two days of camp. While this is not the first camp Rios and Hawk have hosted, it is the second as a non-profit organization. The two are looking forward to hitting the long and winding road and getting to know more of the Neah Bay youth this coming week. Community members with an interest in volunteering during the camps are always welcomed to work with the pair.

Matt and Deitreich grew up together on the Suquamish Indian Reservation, playing basketball while in High School, as well as together at Olympic College. It was then the two went on different paths, Deitreich running his own personal training business, Matt pursuing a business degree and returning to Suquamish to oversee business operations for the gas stations and shops. While running his personal training business Dietreich has worked with NBA talent, collegiate, high school, as well as with youth and elders. He has traveled across the country and into Canada hosting fitness, basketball and health camps for tribes and tribal nations.

The mission of Real Native Fitness encompasses health and physical fitness education as well as setting realistic healthy goals for personal improvement. Using basketball as a means of reaching youth, topics such as social interaction, teamwork and leadership will be included to inspire confidence, self-esteem and healthy lifestyles. Their vision is to uplift and empower a healthy lifestyle that improves quality of life today, tomorrow, and for future generations.

While fitness is key, Rios other interests include music, gaming and hes active on social media. He stated that Being versatile and striking a balance in life is important. Its not all about basketball all the time, its about how we keep ourselves healthy on all levels, relate to one another, work as a team. The message will be clear during the camp on both days being healthy of body and mind, having a game plan and working hard to achieve goals and exceed expectations makes a difference. The Rios/Hawk duo would like to have a positive impact on the communities they reach and would like to see healthy, active lifestyles become something that the whole community embraces from youth to our valued elders.

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Fitness model, Sarah Stage, took to Instagram last week to show off what she does to stay fit and healthy while pregnant. However, in addition to her impressive fitness routine, Stage took some time to let off steam about the hate she has been receiving for her toned body.

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As Im nearing #8months Ive wanted to share whats been on my mind. Since Ive announced my second pregnancy, Ive had certain Instagram medical experts tell me what I should and shouldnt do. And while I find some of the comments hilarious, I choose to only listen to my OBGYN and of course I also listen to MY body, she posted on her Instagram.

Stage, who has posted several photos on social media chronicling her pregnancy journey, has received a lot of flak about her perceived selfishness. Many have said the 33-year-old is harming her baby in her workouts. Other have claimed that she is only interested in her looks.

There are also some people who assume that since I am exercising while pregnant, that I'm obsessed with how I look but in fact I'm obsessed with maintaining a healthy lifestyle that will give my baby and myself the best possible quality of life.

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Stage is used to making headlines for her fit pregnancies. When she was pregnant with her first child, James Hunter who can be seen running around in the video Stage posted a baby bump selfie taken ten days before her due date. The photo led to a fury of social media comments from people who couldnt believe how small her stomach was.

This pregnancy has solicited the same outcry. However, the model continues to defend her choices to stay active while she is expecting, stating that she only does whats best for her growing baby.

If something feels off, I dont do it! she says. Clearly, I have greatly reduced the intensity of my workouts and stick to at home exercises from my Fitness Ebook 2-3x a week.

Stage and her message serve as a healthy reminder that not all pregnancies are the same and with her happy, healthy son bounding around in her video, she shows that shes doing what is right for her body.

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BENTONVILLE -- Benton County sheriff's deputies and juvenile justice officials are teaming with fitness experts to mentor youths in the county.

The fitness and mentoring program is called THOR, which stands for training, health, opportunity and responsibility, Sheriff Shawn Holloway said.

The judge can give the youths "a clean slate" if they successfully complete the program, giving them a chance to turn their lives around, Holloway said.

Circuit Judge Tom Smith presides over juvenile court in Benton County. Thirteen youths ranging from 14 to 17 years old have volunteered to participate in the program.

Smith said some of the teens will be released from probation if they successfully complete the program. All the teens will get credit for their community service and fines upon completion, Smith said.

Holloway and some of his deputies are assisting with the program.

"I think that we can give a skill set that these young men can carry throughout their lives," Holloway said. "Hopefully, we make a difference in their lives."

The first class is made up of only boys, and Smith said the goal is to include girls in the next class.

Classes began earlier this month. The parents also meet for skills training with members of the juvenile justice team.

Smith said the class will meet twice a week for a few weeks before moving to three times a week.

"I believe it will be successful," Smith said. "It's a way for the kids to be mentored by deputies and trainers while working out."

Lee Kelly and his wife, Jennifer, owners of CrossFit NWA, are serving as coaches.

"You have to give it your all," Lee Kelly told the class at the first meeting. "You have to give it 110 percent. Have fun with it, and it's going to hurt, but you will be pleased by the results at the end of the program."

The classes are held in the gym at the Benton County sheriff's office.

"It will get them off the couch and playing video games," Smith said.

The program will also build relationships by allowing the boys to have interactions with law enforcement in a positive setting, Smith said.

One 15-year-old boy said he chose the program instead of community service.

"I saw a chance for me to get fit," he said. "I would much rather be here than out picking up trash."

Smith said he's excited the boys volunteered for the program instead of being ordered to participate.

Mike Rush with Rush Running Co. donated a pair of tennis shoes to each boy. Rush also will serve as a coach for the running portion of the program.

Smith said he hopes the boys also learn skills that will help them have successful lives. He believes the program could be a model for other sheriff's offices and juvenile courts.

"It's important that we help these kids right now," he said. "If we don't help them now, then the next level is the adult system, and no one wants that."

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GALESBURG Maximum Performance hasmade its move from 169 N. Broad St. to the former Northgate Racquetball Club at 1600 N. Henderson St. in Galesburg. Owners Art and Meridith Pitsonbarger are excited about what the move means for the community and their members.

We are now really able to turn what was a gym into a complete fitness center, Art explained. There is more variety overall for all ages and capabilities.

Maximum Performance now has three racquetball courts, including one that converts into half a basketball court, saunas in both the womens and mens locker rooms, and a stand-up tanning bed to accompany their regular tanning bed. The fitness center also features new paint, rubber impact flooring throughout, and brand-new heat and central-air units.

The additional square footage plays a big role in the Pitsonbargers ability to expand their services.

We really offer much more to our members, Meridith said. There was equipment we already had but didnt have the space for it. Now we can let members use it.

The Pitsonbargers said they have more room for their cross-training equipment (such as a Rogue rig, jump boxes and rings), strongman equipment and additional cardio machines.

The new Maximum Performance is spread out in separate rooms of use throughout the two-floor facility. And, because they now have more to offer, the Pitsonbargers offer a free introductory class on the cable weights and cardio machine equipment and tours of the fitness center.

We walk through everything with you so you know where things are at and how to use them, Meridith said.

They offer unlimited group fitness classes, such as Spartacus, Vinyasa Yoga, CRT (Cardio, Rhythm, Tone), Insanity, Core and Dance Fitness. They are preparing to run a three-week Back Room Basics introductory course with Melissa Patterson starting Sept. 4. The one-hour sessions will run at 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and will cover weight lifting, gymnastics and metabolic conditioning.

We want to continue to add more classes, anything from mild to wild, Art said.

Additions in the works will include womens self-defense classes instructed by Beau Admire, spin classes and strongman training.

We are also planning an outdoor strongman training fitness area, Art said. He said they will have features such as tires, ropes, dumbbells and monkey bars.

Maximum Performance continues to offer a referral program, free towel service, no signup fees, key fobs for 24-hour access, day passes, week passes, punch cards, unlimited tanning plans, locker rooms and showers, and a free baby-sitting service (Monday through Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m).

There is no age limit on our baby-sitting services, Meridith added. We have toys for all ages, pingpong, jumbo bowling, puzzles, coloring and chalkboard walls coming soon.

Dayna Soper, licensed massage therapist, also made the move with them and continues to offer services in her massage room by appointment.

Maximum Performance also offers a variety of supplements on hand for members, including locally produced protein bars from Abingdon local Vance Swope of Inspire Fitness and Nutrition.

The Pitsonbargers strive for a community outlook, welcoming Galesburg High School off-season training, National Guard units coming in monthly for free, and corporate rates for employees from businesses such as BNSF, Wal-Mart, Dick Blick, Smithfield Foods, Hy-Vee, Gates and people in the military and medical fields.

The gym is a participating location with Healthways and SilverSneakers Fitness, a well-being program for those 65 and older.

Art and Meridith worked for a quick-as-possible transition from their old location to the new one, and they did not close during the transition.

We really try to cater to our members needs, Meridith said. Most gyms would have shut down during the process, but we didnt want to do that to our members.

And they didnt do it alone.

We had members helping and volunteering to move equipment every day, Art said. It was amazing.

The Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Maximum Performance. The public event will include a raffle for items, a 50/50 drawing, and cake and energy bites.

With other present and future fitness facilities in the Galesburg area, the Pitsonbargers encourage the community to come see what sets them apart.

We are a community versus a corporation, Art said. We encourage people to support local businesses. We care about our members and we focus on giving a personal touch instead of a business quota. We are a family.

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Bella Vista, AR -- - For some, fitness is a way of life. Others workout just for fun. But one Bella Vista man is combining them both.

"I just wanted to start a free bootcamp for people just to get them out, to exercise, to have a good time." Scottie Melo, the starter of Melo Motivation, said.

Scottie Melo started Melo Motivation exactly two years Sunday at Bella Vista Lake park. Melo started the group all because a friend from church asked him for help.

"I went to him one day and said, I want to lose some weight man, can you help me out? And he said sure and we came out here started." Adrain Broadus, one Melo Motivation participant, said.

What started with just one person has now turned into dozens of people. One of those is Michael Clark who served in the marines. Clark said 6 years ago he became disabled but thanks to MeloMotivation his life is now changed.

"I've had nerve damage running down my legs and horrible pain in my feet and with this workout with Scottie, I'm about 90% pain free and I feel wonderful. At 61 I really feel like I'm 41."

The fitness group meets three times a week ranging from 45 minutes to an hour in a high intensity workout. Clark said thanks to Melo Motivation, he is now able to do things that he wouldn't be able to otherwise.

"It's all great except for the burpees, I hate the burpees. I hate running but Scottie's got me to run half marathons and 5ks. Five years ago I probably couldn't have run."

Melo said the goal for participants is to get a great workout in and have fun while doing it.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) Many are setting the reset button on their exercise routine this fall. To help, a Saratoga exercise studio hosted a free fitness event Saturday morning.

If you fell into the trap of summer foods like ice cream and wedding cake, the Saratoga Cycling Studio is offering a chance to recommit to you goals with a morning of free rides.

Especially being in Saratoga there is everything going on, the track, the social parties, weddings, events, its easy to get off track, said Amanda Kladis, spin instructor.

The studio kicked off their commit to fit challenge with free spin classes this morning, and the fitness gurus say this is a workout for everyone.

Amanda: We have a lot of clients who used to run that really dont do that anymore because its so hard on the joints, but spinning is high intensity but low impact on those joints, Kladis said. Commit to Fit backs up what we do here in the studio whether its up here on the bikes or back on the barre or the TRX straps with our personal trainers, it helps to regroup, recharge, refocus our systems.

The Commit to Fit program is all about committing to a healthy lifestyle this fall, and the experts say that exercise is only one half of that equation.

I was told that if you read a label and you cant pronounce an ingredient, dont eat it, said Jerry Amedio, co-owner of the spin studio.

Absolutely if you dont have good nutrition then the pieces for fitness are going to be very difficult to fit together. So Advocare is a solutions based company, were all about providing solutions whether youre looking to build lean muscle, lose weight. Whatever it is, we have a solution, said Melissa Martin of Advocare Nutrition.

Class schedules for charity rides and regular class packages are available online: Saratoga Cycling Studio

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As fitness model Sarah Stage nears the end of her pregnancy, she took to Instagram this week to demonstrate her workout and call out critics who do not approve.

Stage has an October due date and still has abs.

In her August 15 Instagram post, the 33-year-old expectant mother showed off her fitness moves and her shockingly flat stomach.

The video shows Stage holding side planks, practicing her lunges and squatting low with her 2-year-old son James Hunter.

Displaying her confidence in the video, Stage used the opportunity to react to critics.

As I'm nearing #8months I've wanted to share what's been on my mind. Since I've announced my second pregnancy, I've had certain Instagram medical experts tell me what I should and shouldn't do ... And while I find some of the comments hilarious, I choose to only listen to my OBGYN and of course I also listen to MY body, Stage wrote.

Stage has grown used to online criticism but she clearly isnt calloused to the judgment.

Shes received similar reproach in the past as she continued to flaunt enviably prominent abdominals throughout her first and second pregnancies.

Earlier in August, Stage showed off her beach body only to be met with the same criticism.

To those who claim she is hurting her baby and acting selfishly, Stage wrote, Some people assume that since I am exercising while pregnant, that I'm obsessed with how I look but in fact I'm obsessed with maintaining a healthy lifestyle that will give my baby and myself the best possible quality of life.

Regardless of ones opinion on the model's pregnant physique, Stages journey serves as an important reminder of the danger in social media comparisons.

A healthy body pregnant or not is beautiful.

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Exercise physiologist Traci Fuhrman and registered dietitian Wendi Knowles are combining their talents at Tinker Air Force Base to keep the base's active duty personnel in condition, both inside and out.

All members of the U.S. military must pass rigorous physical fitness tests to remain in their ranks. For those in the Air Force, the test includes a timed run and a specific number of push-ups and situps to be completed within one minute. They also must pass a waist circumference test. The standards vary according to sex and age.

The task for Fuhrman and Knowles is to get those who may need a little help passing the test into peak condition.

To that end, they provide four eight-week of Performance Intervention courses that combine fitness training and nutrition.

In the civilian world, your job isn't dependent on passing a fitness test. That's why it's so much different here, Fuhrman said. Their job is dependent on passing this test, and if they don't pass the test, they don't get to keep their job. It weighs heavy on them. We see people go to extremes just to be able to pass, and that's when they get injured or practice bad habits.

Fuhrman's and Knowles' Fit program is designed for progressive intensity, five days a week over the eight-week course. Each day's hourlong class provides a different piece of the training, including running, strength training, flexibility, cardio and functional movement conditioning, in addition to nutrition and behavior modification.

In addition to a running-only course and a nutrition-only course, they also have a modified course for active duty men and women who are recovering from an injury, which Fuhrman and Knowles see frequently.

With improper form and technique and the way that they're moving and not stretching properly and not conditioning properly, it will lead to injury, Fuhrman said. And a lot of them already have had injuries, so my job is to correct that so they're not going to get reinjured or to prevent the injuring from happening altogether.

To correct bad habits, Fuhrman uses specialized equipment to determine body composition, resting metabolic rate and gait.

I take them through a functional movement screen where I look at the way they move. That helps with body movements and patterns and correcting their mobility, she said.

As for Knowles, her task is whittling down the waistline.

"We see a lot of folks who have lost a lot of weight to get into the military and then go through boot camp. That's tough, it's hard, the weight stays down. And then they get to tech school, and they start back to their old habits, she said. There's a real issue with even qualifying to get into the military because the parameters are such that you have to have a certain weight. A third of the population is either overweight or obese, so they're struggling with getting people in. There are people who want to (join the military) and they'll go on crash diets to get in but they don't really learn. And if you don't really learn ... the weight will come back.

To achieve a lasting change, Knowles said she brings in a behavior health specialist to help work through barriers.

A lot of this is about extended overall behavior change because behavioral health becomes important for both fitness and nutrition, she said. If they haven't been working out, why haven't they? What is missing? How can they build this into their lifestyle and how can they change behaviors?

Despite their 75 percent to 85 percent success rate, Fuhrman and Knowles say there is no magic bullet. It's about hard work, moderation and common sense.

We have people who go through the program and are very successful, then they return to their old habits, Knowles said. Then we have people who go through the program who are able to maintain it and model it. It helps with so many aspects of your life if you can get control of the fitness and eating part of it. It can build into other parts of your life.

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Editors note: This is the third of a three-part series on fitness and how it can benefit you.

Every gym has them. Racks and racks of free weights just waiting for someone to come along and put them to good use.

Kirsten Shockman and Julia Brigham have no qualms about piling plates on the bar, cinching up their weight belts and going to work.

The two local powerlifters have embraced the weights and the more the better.

I think a lot people respect you for it, Brigham said.

Added Shockman, Im more confident now.

While many women shy away from weights and gravitate toward cardio fitness, studies have shown that adding weight-bearing exercise to your routine has benefits that will help women as they age.

The social profile of what women are supposed to be puts women in a bad spot, said Derek Stump, fitness director and personal trainer at Golds Gym in Kennewick. Everyone is a different puzzle. You need weight training to improve your bone density, increase your metabolism and improve your overall health. If you want to do things later in life, you have to do the right things now.

Shockman, 24, is no stranger to the weight room. Her mom, Cindy Shockman, was a powerlifter and has a gym at her house. In her heyday, she bench pressed 248 pounds and pulled a 402 deadlift.

My mom got me into it, said Shockman, who played basketball at Hermiston High School and Mt. Hood Community College. She has taught us some good stuff. I thought I was pretty good at it and I wanted to be like my mom.

Shockman will compete in a meet Sunday at RAB Fitness in Kennewick in hopes of qualifying for the IPL World Powerlifting Championships from Nov. 2-5 in Las Vegas.

Her top marks going into the meet are a 402-pound deadlift, 180-pound bench press and a 360-pound squat. She needs a 941-pound total to qualify for worlds, and has a plan to eclipse the mark.

Im going to try and squat 370 pounds this weekend, she said.

Its amazing to be strong. Not having to ask for help with things is nice.

Finley powerlifter Julia Brigham

Shockman, who works as a physical therapy assistant at Oasis Physical Therapy in Kennewick, has seen first hand the issues people have as they age.

I want my bones to be strong, she said. I work with the elderly and I see a lot of things. I dont want that to be me.

While Shockman has been in the powerlifting world for years, Brigham, 35, has only been in the program since she met Shockman last fall at Elite Ambitions Training in Kennewick.

Ive been working out for three years, but I didnt start powerlifting until October, said Brigham, who played volleyball and softball at River View High School. Its amazing to be strong. Not having to ask for help with things is nice.

Brigham competed in her first powerlifting meet in April, and while she was a bit disappointed in her lifts, she enjoyed the experience.

I learned so much, she said. Overall, I was happy with how it went.

Brigham, who works at HAPO credit union, has top lifts of 160 in the bench press, a 280 deadlift and a 290 squat.

Powerlifting may be the right program for Shockman and Brigham, but women also can achieve their goals by choosing lighter weights.

Stump said he makes all of his female clients lift weights, whether they want to or not.

You have to come prepared to work, he said. Some worry about getting bulky, but most women dont have the testosterone, nor can they eat enough for that to happen. I run everything like a scientific method. There are studies about injury prevention, we need bone density to hold our structure. The human body is a miracle in itself.

The one saving grace is the ones who have had something broken and have been through physical therapy. They are used to using resistance bands and weights. They dont need convincing.

Stump, who also has a degree in exercise science, does not discourage his clients from cardio fitness, but instead tries to help them find a balance.

Being strong is empowering, he said. Cardio is important because your heart is your fuel pump, and you need it to work. Cardio is necessary, but not near as much fun as the weights. You want to be strong, pick up the heavier weights. You want to tone, you do more repetitions. Either way, in the end, it will benefit you.

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I have become a huge fan of memes (photos or cartoons with funny or inspirational sayings). You can find them for just about any subject just by typing a topic into Google and hitting enter. For todays column, I typed in funny memes about not exercising. Here are a few of the funnier ones:

Oh so you have no time to work out today? Tell me how many hours you spent on Facebook?

Exercise? I thought you said extra fries?

Oh youre not going to exercise today? That sounds effective.

Recently, I was with my friend, Deborah, doing some business and told her I had to be finished in time to get to my CrossFit class. Her response was that she wished she could get back into it again. What? So far as I know she still has a membership, the gym is in the same place and her car is fully operational. So what is the problem?

Despite our best intentions, many times we fall off the fitness wagon. An injury, job or life change such as a marriage, move or the birth of a child are just some of the reasons we might put our sneakers away. Even though we tell ourselves it is just temporary until things settle down, many times we stay away much longer than planned. The more time passes, the less motivated we become. The thought of getting sore all over again or being slower or heavier than when our gym mates last saw us add another layer of resistance.

Before you get to the point of no return when it comes to your fitness routine, Prevention Magazine has some tips for keeping on track:

Make a date. If you promise a friend you will meet them for a walk or a run, chances are you will not skip. I make it a priority to meet my friends at 5 a.m. three days per week for walking just so they wont give me a hard time.

Pump more iron: As a mineral that helps convert food to energy, iron is essential. We need at least 18 mg of iron per day from foods such as lean meats, legumes and leafy green veggies. In addition, foods that are high in vitamin C will help the iron be absorbed.

Fuel up early: Eating the bulk of your calories in the earlier part of the day will help fuel exercise and keep your energy level high.

Make it fun: Mix up your exercise routine so you dont get bored. That is why I like CrossFit so much. Every day it is a different routine so I dont feel stagnant.

Pile on the rewards: Reward yourself for working out.If your goal is to work out three times per week and you do, get yourself a me gift. Just make sure that gift does not include chocolate syrup and sprinkles. For big milestones like a large weight loss or completing a race or competition, treat yourself to a trip or a spa day.

Create an exercise menu: Have a workout plan for all your rhythms. Tired from your day? Go walking. Stressed out? Go take a high energy class. Need some family time? Grab the kids and dog and head to the park.

By utilizing these tips, you can keep your fitness routine going despite whatever life throws at you. If you do find yourself out of the routine for an extended period of time, dont forget to come back. Your body and your soul will be better for it.

Kathy Hansen

Kathy Hansen has over 30 years of experience in the health and fitness field and hopes to see Deborah back at CrossFit after she reads this column. She can be reached via e-mail at hansen02@srmc.org

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