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The Lexington based Sorinex Exercise Equipment had it's Summer Strong combine over the weekend. The event helps to progress the fitness industry forward.

Joe Cook, wltx 11:55 PM. EDT May 21, 2017

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COLUMBIA, SC - Out in Lexington County weight was being thrown around at the Sorinex Headquarters on Litton Drive in Lexington for the Sorinex Summer Strong Combine.

Sunday wrapped up the 10th year of the event. It's origins actually come from a birthday party for founder Richard Sorin. He wanted to lift weights with people passionate about fitness and his Summer Strong event has grown since.

Fitness enthusiasts and athletes from different sports participate in this three day event that tests, strength, agility and quickness using Sorinex Equipment. They bring in the top trainers from around the country for clinics as well to help educate and improve techniques and practices in the fitness and performance industry.

This event has grown to the point that it's a chance for Richard and his son Bert, a former All-American Gamecock track and field athlete out of Irmo and Dutch Fork High Schools, to provide an outlet for these specialized athletes and trainers.

"For me it's the opportunity to give back to who's given me so much. Whether it be our business, whether it's been my own training and competing years, my coaching years and just the opportunities I have in life are because of the people in this room," Bert said at the conclusion of The Summer Strong Combine.

"This is an opportunity to give back and say thanks to them, cultivate new relationships, plant seeds in other people so they can carry that on and make the world a better place."

Numerous professional teams like the New England Patriots, Houston Texans, Dallas Mavericks and division 1 college programs like South Carolina use the Lexington based Sorinex Exercise Equipment.

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Burn Boot Camp, a fitness center that focuses on workout camps for moms and other women, plans to expand to 10 new locations in the Valley by 2020.

The fitness company already has one center in Gilbert.

Burn Boot Camp offers free child care services for moms and an environment where all women can feel comfortable working out.

CEO Devan Kline cofounded Burn Boot Camp with his wife in 2012. They had their first session in a North Carolina parking lot.

Their camp quickly grew to 250 clients in the first eight months, he said.

At that point, my wife and I realized we really had something going here, Kline said.

Kline fell in love with Arizona while playing minor league baseball in the San Francisco Giants organization and living in Scottsdale, he said.

I knew once we started expanding nationally that I wanted it to be a target area, Kline said.

Along with free child care, another aspect to Burn Boot Camp that makes it appealing is that no workout is ever the same or repeated, Kline said. Each session is 45 minutes long and is filled with dynamic, high-energy five-minute workouts.

The sessions focus on strength training with bursts of cardio to burn more calories, Kline said.

Each day also focuses on exercising a different part of the body so clients wont overwork any of their muscles.

The facilities dont have any workout machines inside but have other equipment that are incorporated into the sessions, like battle ropes, kettle balls and sliders.

We like to say that we dont have machines because we are machines, Kline said.

Each Burn Boot Camp environment is geared toward positivity and empowering women, he said.

Its about being real, being raw and really allowing the women to open up, Kline said.

Kevin Platt, head trainer and manager at the Gilbert center, joined the Burn Boot Camp team a year ago to help change womens lives, he said.

I kind of realized if I could change a moms aspect on fitness then I could change the whole familys aspect on it, too, Platt said.

Platt teaches camps while also giving focus meetings to each client to help them track their weight and teach them how to come up with a diet that fits their own lifestyle, he said.

We dont just have a one set plan for everybody because it really depends on the person, Platt said.

Similar to the diet plans, each workout has modifications so that every person can do them no matter what level of workout experience they have.

Everyone goes at a different pace, but the difficulties will go up and down depending on which modification you choose, Platt said.

The gyms do offer co-ed classes at the end of the day, when women like to bring their husbands or significant others.

It usually doesnt last because the guys generally cant keep up, Platt joked.

Desiree Bethel, 35, has attended sessions at the Gilbert location since it opened.

Bethel said she has noticed that she is stronger and has lost almost 30 pounds, she said.

Ive never liked working out, but I love coming here, Bethel said.

Bethel has two sons that she will occasionally drop off in the daycare after school so she can work out.

Bethel had tried exercising at other gyms but could never keep up a regular routine, she said. Even though she came in with very little experience, she has noticed that her energy has increased dramatically and said she plans to keep attending the camp.

There are seven tiers of membership prices depending on what the client wants. The lowest price for a membership is $99 per month.

Kline said he believes that women in the valley will quickly realize that there isnt any other workout program like Burn Boot Camp.

The reason we can grow organically in 24 months from seven units to 251 is because we are truly and uniquely different, Kline said.

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Ashely Popoli, of Stamford, hangs aerial silks in preparation for the grand opening of the new Vertical Addiction aerial fitness studio at 85 Mill Plain Road in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, May 18, 2017.

Ashely Popoli, of Stamford, hangs aerial silks in preparation for the grand opening of the new Vertical Addiction aerial fitness studio at 85 Mill Plain Road in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, May 18, 2017.

Ashely Popoli, of Stamford, owner the new Vertical Addiction aerial fitness studio at 85 Mill Plain Road in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, May 18, 2017.

Ashely Popoli, of Stamford, owner the new Vertical Addiction aerial fitness studio at 85 Mill Plain Road in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, May 18, 2017.

Aerial fitness studio opening Fairfield location

FAIRFIELD Ashley Popoli reaches for the hoop hanging from the ceiling, known as a lyra, with both arms and pulls herself up in order to get her left leg inside and bent over the edge. She then holds on with one hand, stretches out her right arm and leg and throws her head back.

Just as easily as she got into the position, she disentangles her body and gets down. When her moves are compared to those seen in shows like the Cirque du Soleil, Popoli nods.

All of the stuff they do, we do except we dont balance on top of each other, she adds, smiling.

Moments later, she once again works on preparing her Mill Plain Road studio, located within the Sportplex next to The Field House, for its grand opening Saturday.

I forget what its like to open brand new again, Popoli said. Its interesting.

Saturdays event marks the opening of the second location for Popolis Vertical Addiction brand. Her first studio, which opened up on High Ridge Road in Stamford in 2012 before moving to Pacific Street last year, has been doing well and raising awareness of the benefits of aerial fitness.

Its still certainly a growing sport, Popoli said. More and more people are getting to know it.

A gymnast all her life, Popoli said she entered the aerial fitness industry by accident. An event planner at the time, she was invited to a pole-dancing course about a decade ago and loved it.

You dont realize youre working out, she said. You have fun. Theres camaraderie. We talk in class. Its a very interactive environment.

When the recession came along, Popoli began looking for a new career because people werent hiring event planners as much, she said.

While working at Lululemon, those who knew she was certified in pole dancing kept asking her when she would be opening her own studio. Popoli said it hadnt occurred to her to pursue the fitness method as a career until she began looking into the possibility and found a space in Stamford, where she lives.

I think it kind of picked me, she said. I dont think I necessarily picked this.

Since opening Vertical Addiction in Stamford five years ago, the business has expanded its offerings, with classes on hammocks, silk cloths hanging horizontally across the studio; aerial silks, which hang vertically; chair dances; flexibility and strength training; and, of course, pole dancing and the lyra.

The company, which is co-owned by Popolis business partner, Trevor Mullineaux, is undergoing a rebranding to better reflect what it stands for and what it offers. The original logo, featuring a woman hanging on a pole, was too focused on that aspect, said Popoli. I think our original logo gave off a more exotic impression and turned people off, she added.

Popoli said she was glad she found the space within the Sportsplex because of its positive reputation.

First Selectman Mike Tetreau, who planned to be at Vertical Addictions opening Saturday, said the Sportsplex is a phenomenal resource in town. He joked that with all the fitness and health clubs opening up in town, they were talking about hosting a health club week after next years restaurant week.

This is another piece of the puzzle, he said, of Vertical Addiction.

Popoli said shes hoping the Fairfield location will allow those from northern Fairfield County more access to her studios offerings. Now were really ready to move forward and grow this brand, she said. Now we can take Vertical Addiction to the next level.

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HICKORY One of the strengths of downtown Hickory is that things never stay the same. They evolve. Old businesses that have been around for generations close down. But someone with a new vision sometimes moves in with a different way of seeing the location and gets to work. And it changes the environment.

Thats what happened when the landmark Berndts Army Navy store closed. Dusty McGuire and his business partner Jordan Parker arrived on the scene. At 30 years old they are considered young entrepreneurs.

They have known each other since they were 13 attending a Baptist church together in Burke County.

When I graduated from ASU with a degree of graphic design I was immediately hired by a paper company and was given promotion after promotion until I became the youngest vice president in the companys history, McGuire said. I should have been happy with that, but the Lord kept tugging me in a different direction.

He then decided to come back to Hickory with his wife and children to be closer to family and friends. He saw in the old Berndt building an opportunity.

I have been to gyms where you pay your membership dues and you become a number, he said. I wasnt a fan of that so I built a new concept where people could be treated like family without judgment. We know everyone on a first-name basis. And let them know we are faith based.

McGuire calls his fitness facility zRock. That takes some interpretation. The z, the last letter of the alphabet, symbolizes the end. He quotes Paul in II Timothy were the apostle says, I have run the good race. The Rock comes from Isaiah where the quote is, The Lord is your rock.

McGuire quickly sought out his old friend Parker who in the meantime had gotten a degree in physical education and had become a certified personal trainer. Together they hammered out a program they called the Lazarus Workout. It combines devotionals, prayer and exercise with contemporary Christian music. It is a way of going to the gym and church at the same time.

The zRock gym opened on May 1 and has already drawn in 78 members. The cost of renovating the Berndt building was over $400,000. But charge per class at zRock is only $5.

Having a healthy lifestyle is my passion, Parker said, so we want to be able to let everyone that comes in here share the faith. In the past people have asked for my help, and this is the best way I can provide it. I want to see everyone who comes in here be comfortable and gain confidence.

The staff consists of certified personal trainers, sports nutritionists, CrossFit instructors, endurance athletes and strength and conditioning leaders.

McGuire said at the smoothie counter yeah, they do serve smoothies here with his NKJV version of the Bible resting alongside his computer, We all read from the same Bible but were not affiliated with any denomination. We built a business model and it all fell in place because that was Gods plan for us.

McGuire said he was surprised by the demographics.

We thought wed get more high school youth groups in here. Instead our current members are between their 30s and 50s.

Parker said, We are also having a 21-day free program for people interested in us. It is two classes a week starting Monday, May 22. Were not looking for new members. We just want to help people out.

McGuire then gets back to his z-point. When my knees are bowed before God I want to hear him say good job.

The fitness facility, owned and managed by Dusty and Brittney McGuire, is at 117 Government Ave. SW, in downtown Hickory. Reach it at 828-303-8833.

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Ralph Roberts, director of personal training at the Downtown Athletic Club and former Amarillo Dillas ballplayer, is set to release a new book next month.

Strong Living is meant to inspire readers to live their best life through healthy lifestyle changes, according to a news release. Readers can devise a wellness strategy, using holistic approaches to fitness, health, nutrition and more.

Featured in Roberts book are leading health and fitness experts, including celebrity trainer Todd Durkin.

The book, published by Scriptor Publishing Group, will be available in stores and online June 6. Roberts will also host a book signing at the Downtown Athletic Club on June 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A launch party and social will follow at a later date.

Roberts graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in psychology and concluded a 10-year professional baseball career in 2008 that included seven years with the Atlanta Braves and three with the Amarillo Dillas.

Roberts finished 12th in the 2015 Mens Health Next Top Trainer and is a part of Todd Durkins Platinum Mastermind, in which members are recognized as the top fitness professionals in the industry, according to the release.

Roberts also recently joined Mens Health Fitness Council, where he will regularly contribute to the fitness magazineworld.

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The idea of evaluating the U.S. president's fitness for duty isn't new. President Jimmy Carter raised the idea of having a panel of appointed doctors to regularly evaluate the president.

For many mental health professionals, being able to recognize a probable mental health issue in a public figure from a distance is a nightmare scenario. There's often nothing we can do about it, but the knowledge that a group of clinicians could ensure the safety of that political leader, as well as the safety of those he or she serves, would provide some reassurance.

Early signs in a person struggling with a mental illness could be fatigue, forgetfulness or uncharacteristic erratic moods. Then could come impulsive behavior possibly to the point of compromising his or her safety and the safety of those around them.

A fitness-for-duty evaluation determines whether a person has the necessary psychological or mental capacity to do a particular job. Such mental health-related exams tend to happen in professions or situations where the safety of others could be an issue. Such high-stress professions could include the military, law enforcement or firefighters.

Determination of mental fitness is a medical and legal decision. Mental health professionals conduct the exams and offer recommendations. Judges and lawyers make determinations based on those recommendations.

In one example, a clinician would evaluate a soldier or police officer who recently faced the harrowing, emotionally challenging experience of discharging a weapon on the job, wounding or killing another person. Such a stressful experience could be associated with post-traumatic stress disorder or other issues. Since the person's job requires him or her to carry a weapon, the safety of the person and others would be at issue.

A fitness-for-duty evaluation would include detailed interviews with the person and with his or her co-workers. Health and other records would be reviewed. Psychological testing could be conducted. In certain instances, a clinician would conduct job-related role-playing scenarios.

Because of the nature of the examination, the issue of transparency would be critical. Evaluation of the president of the United States, for example, would lead to questions such as: What is the public's right to know about the results of the exam?

Arguments could be made that part of the president's job is to ensure the safety of Americans and that the president, because he or she was elected by the people, should answer to the voting public. While certain procedural safeguards such as the checks and balances of our political system do exist, the president wields great power and could put others' lives at risk.

While the average voter is capable of determining who could best represent his or her political views in the office of the presidency, most people do not have the ability to assess the mental fitness of others. In the case of a police officer who is dealing with a possible case of post-traumatic stress: The average voter wouldn't be capable of determining whether the officer is ready to return to work.

Nonpartisan fitness-for-duty evaluations, conducted by a panel of professionals according to clearly articulated policies and procedures, could provide another layer of assurance for the public. Because such an examination would be for the good of the people, the findings should be transparent.

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The first sign was itchy skin. My thighs itched. My belly itched. Everything itched. I couldnt see any rashes or dry skin, but after two months, the sensation got so bad that it distractedme at work.

I finally went to a dermatologistin December 2007. We considered potential explanations. Could it beeczema? Probably not; I showed none of the classic markers of the disorder. At the end of the appointment,I mentioned that I hada lump above my collarbone. It might be getting bigger, I told her, but I wasn'tsure.

She examined the bumpand told me it was an enlarged lymph node, a gland that helps the body fight off infections. She advised me tosee a general practitionerfor a full checkup. She even called me a few times the following week to remind me.

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So I went to a general physician to have blood work done and take a chest x-ray. Then came additional tests, including a tissue biopsy of the lump.That biopsyconfirmed the last thing I expected: I had stage 2AHodgkins lymphoma, a blood cancerthat often strikes adultsin their 20s and 30s.Itchy skin, it turns out, can bea symptom.

I collapsed into my mom's arms when I got the diagnosis. I just dont want to die, I told her. I was 23, and Ihad so much more life to live.

I started chemotherapy two weeks later in mydoctor's office, enduring12 treatments over six months. Id getthe drugs every other Thursday and take off work the following Monday, when the steroids that were supposed to ease side effects like nausea and painwore off. Apart fromthatand the wig I wore to conceal mybald headI kept my life normal.I went my job as a fundraising event planner and met friends for dinner.

By summer, I was in remission. Yet I wasnt feeling like my old self, andI knew I wanted to get strong again. When two friends told me they were running the Nike Womens Marathon in San Francisco in my honor (fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society), I was moved and motivated. With my doctor's okay,I started to train forthe Disney Half Marathon in Orlando in January 2009.

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I admit it was a little crazy. Id been a runner pre-cancer, but I had never attempteda race longer than 10K. Still, I did itI ran the half in two hours and eight minutes. Victory, right? Not quite. The weekend of myhalf-marathon, I noticed a familiar feeling nearmy collarbone.Could thelump be coming back?

I should mention that coincidentally, I'drecently started working inthefundraising department at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), a top cancer hospitalthat my doctor was affiliated with. I wore my wig when I interviewed at Memorialin September 2008, butIdidnt mention that I had been diagnosed withcancer less than a year earlier. I wanted to be hired because I had the skills they were looking for, not my health history. Luckily, I got the job. But right after I ran my half in January, my doctor confirmed that my Hodgkins lymphoma was back.

My doctors told me that treatment would be more aggressive the second time around, and I had to be admitted into the hospital for most of it:two preconditioning chemotherapy treatments were followed by twoweeks of radiation followed by four-day roundsofhigh-dose chemo. "Uncomfortable"doesnt begin to describe the high fevers I struggled with and such severethroat pain that it hurt to eat.

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I also underwent a stem cell transplant:acathetertransfers my owncells, collected by medical staffersweeks earlier,back into my body. The hope was that the newly transferred cells would prompt my system to produce healthy new blood cells. It'sa milestone; people in the medical world call the date of your stem cell transplant your second birthday. I celebrated my 25th birthday in the hospital on April 17. Aweek later, I had my 'second birthday' when I got my transplant.

I left the hospital in May and focusedmy life onrecoveryand getting strong again. Ive always loved trying new classes and getting better at old ones. After all Id been through, working outfelt even more rewarding. Nearly everySaturday for the next fiveyears, I'd be at Core Fusion Barre class at Exhaleor sweating it out at SoulCycle.

Myteachersinspired me to develop a level of strength I didnt know I had, and the thrill I feltwhen I realized I was getting better motivated me. With time, I made the decision todevote my life to inspiring others through fitness.In fall2014, I signed up for barre teacher training with Exhale. Two hundred hours later, I was certified.

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In January 2015,I left the security of a full-time job and founded Chi Chi Life. This ismy way of pursuing fitness while keeping up my love for fundraising, event planning, andcancer advocacy. I teach barreat ExhaleandPilatesand TRX classesat Flex Studios in New York Citywhile also working with clientsto plan philanthropic events.

For me, fitness is all about community and connection. Ive run severalhalf marathons since my cancer's been in remission, raising more than $75,000 for causes I'm passionate about. I even ran the New York City Marathon, which took me past the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center building. I wish there were words to capture what it felt like to run past the place that saved my lifeand helped me discover my life's mission.

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New fitness studios to open at Austin Landing WDTN MIAMI TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) Two new fitness studios and an organic restaurant are set to open at Austin Landing this year. The development is still under construction as developers work to add more to the property, piece by piece. Set to open, this ...

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Miami Herald

Free soccer programs bring fun and fitness to Miami-Dade parks Miami Herald Beyond teaching a new sport, the Soccer for Success program provides mentoring for children and fitness classes for caregivers. It uses nutrition education coupled with cooking classes to give families the tools for a healthy lifestyle. This is more ...

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