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John Daly isnt the most healthy guy in the world, to say the least, but it doesnt seem to be holding him back too much. He just collected his first win the the Champions Tour last week at the age of 51, and his swing, by all accounts, has never looked better

So whats the secret to his longevity? Lets delve into the archive and see what we can learn about his health and fitness habits.

I only smoke two packs of cigarettes a day, not three, so Ill be alright.

I used to have 26-28 cans [of Diet Coke] a day. Now I have 10-12 at the most.

I cant see me being allowed to smoke a cigarette on a treadmill. I dont think they will let me into the gym if I do that. Will they?

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I dont drink water. I hate water. I cannot stand drinking water.

I crave chocolate. I eat chocolate like its going out of style. Just eat all the wrong things that youre not supposed to eat, I guess. Because your body wants it and needs it.

What Ive learned, its harder to quit smoking than it is to quit drinking. To this day, I truly believe that, because I dont want to quit smoking right now.

Ill go crazy if I quit smoking.

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Im a Miller Lite Guy, always have been, since I was 8.

If I cut back on beer, though, Id look anorexic.

I learned you cant drink whiskey and play golf.

My cigarettes-popcorn-whiskey diet worked

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I went to McDonalds three of four times a day.

I used to be able to like, two big macs, two or three cheese burgers, a couple of diet cokes in a sitting pretty easily.

Id eat four to six packets [of peanut M&Ms] every day.

When I had a good buzz going, I felt I could make everything and play some really good golf.

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Im big boned

Id rather be where I am now and feeling healthy than looking healthy at 175 pounds but not feeling healthy.

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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (such as Luca Parmitano, shown here in 2013) usually exercise about two hours per day to maintain physical health. Despite such efforts, long-duration spaceflight can cause fitness levels to drop by up to 50 percent, a recent study suggests.

Long-duration spaceflight saps astronauts' exercise capacity by 30 to 50 percent, a recent study suggests.

This big reduction likely occurs because both the heart and tiny blood vessels called capillaries fail to deliver oxygen to working muscles as effectively in microgravity as they do on Earth, researchers said.

"It is a dramatic decrease," study lead author Carl Ade, an assistant professor of exercise physiology at Kansas State University, said in a statement. [The Human Body in Space: 6 Weird Facts]

"When your cardiovascular function decreases, your aerobic exercise capacity goes down," Ade added. "You can't perform physically challenging activities anymore. While earlier studies suggest that this happens because of changes in heart function, our data suggests that there are some things happening at the level of the heart, but also at the level of the microcirculation within capillaries."

Ade and his colleagues studied the exercise performance of nine NASA astronauts who stayed aboard the International Space Station (ISS), each for roughly six-month stints. The researchers compared the spaceflyers' oxygen uptake, heart output and other measurements taken during stationary-bicycle tests both before the astronauts launched and right after they landed.

Results showed that maximum oxygen uptake, a key indicator of cardiovascular health, was 30 to 50 percent lower after the astronauts came back from the ISS than before they left.

"This decrease is related to not only health, but [also] performance," Ade said. "If we can understand why maximal oxygen uptake is going down, that allows us to come up with targeted interventions, whether that be exercise or pharmacological interventions. This important new information can help these astronauts and prevent any adverse performance changes in their job."

Such interventions could be key for crewed missions to deep-space destinations such as Mars, study team members said. After all, Red Planet pioneers may be pressed into high-exertion exercise on occasion when getting an injured or sick crewmember back to base, for example.

The team's research could also have applications here on Earth, potentially helping people with weak or failing hearts, Ade added.

The study, which was published in February in the Journal of Applied Physiology, adds to researchers' understanding that spaceflight takes a toll on the human body. Scientists and doctors already know, for example, that exposure to microgravity conditions can cause bone loss, muscle wasting and long-lasting vision problems.

Astronauts aboard the ISS engage in vigorous exercise to mitigate the first two effects, and researchers are working to better understand the vision issue so they can come up with effective interventions.

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) Attorney General Andy Beshear announced today that his office is better protecting Kentuckians by holding several fitness centers in Kentucky accountable for failing to properly register with his office.

By law, fitness centers or gyms, spelled out in statute as health spas, are required to file an annual registration statement with the Office of the Attorney General, and post a bond, if they charge an initiation fee or have pre-paid memberships.Each bond amount is based on the number of memberships.

Our regulatory oversight of fitness centers is important because they are located in almost every community across the state and often operate off of long-term membership fees, Beshear said. While the majority of fitness centers follow the law, there are those my office must seek civil penalties against for violating regulations.

Beshear said the requirement for fitness centers to register with his office is critical to ensure that they do not just collect money for long-term memberships and then close shop.

In an effort to obtain better compliance with the majority of their Kentucky locations, Beshear said his office corresponds with all of the corporate headquarters of the fitness club franchises.

Beshears office has recently taken action against fitness center in the following cities:

Frankfort:Beshears office filed a complaint in February 2016 against Active Fitness 24/7 for failure to register and post a bond for one year. Summary judgment was entered in Franklin Circuit Court (16-CI-221) for a $2,000 civil penalty and $2,281 in litigation costs. Beshears office is attempting to collect on the judgment.

Hodgenville:Beshears office filed a complaint in February 2016 against Life Unlimited Investments d/b/a SNAP Fitness for failure to register and post a bond for registration for three years. A consent judgment has been entered for $3,000 in Franklin Circuit Court (16-CI-218).

Louisville:Beshears office filed a complaint in November 2016 against No Limit Fitness for the failure to register for two years. Civil penalties are being sought in the case in Franklin Circuit Court (16-CI-1250).

Versailles: Beshears office filed a complaint in July 2016 against Central Kentucky Fitness, operating as SNAP Fitness for failure to register and post bond for three years. Civil penalties are being sought in the case in Franklin Circuit Court (16-CI-809).

The Office of the Attorney General anticipates taking legal action against five more fitness centers before July 1.

Kentuckians may call Beshears office at 502-696-5300 to inquire if their fitness center is registered, or complete a complaint formonlineif they are having problems with their fitness center.

Besides fitness centers, Beshears office oversees cemeteries, funeral homes, crematories, professional solicitors, debt adjusters, fundraising consultants and charitable organizations.

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Dover YMCA has launched a new innovative program that provides disabled Delawareans an opportunity to engage in workouts that they normally wouldn't be able to participate in due to their limited mobility.

YMCA Delaware's "Y for All" Adaptive Fitness Program is officially operational at the organizations Dover location.

Three new overhead suspension systems are now installed in the Dover YMCA's Fitness Center and two more in the locations Fitness Studio. An adjustable harness is attached to the suspensions, allowing individuals with limited mobility to use cardio equipment like a treadmill, as well as participate in group exercise classes like Zumba and Bodyflow. YMCA of Delaware also has installed overhead suspension systems with harnesses at its Bear-area Glasgow branch.

"The possibility of mainstreaming individuals with disabilities into a community fitness setting instead of limiting them to a medical or physical therapy room, is an outcome we hope to achieve," said Sue Herr, Senior Executive Director at the Dover YMCA. "At the Y, we continually strive to provide opportunities for everyone to lead an active and healthy lifestyle."

73-year-old Bob Seaberg, who suffered a stroke and has trouble walking, praised the program and is now able to use use a treadmill. "You really have no worries about falling down and things like that," said Seaberg. "It gives you balance and helps you out quite a bit."

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Terri Hancharick explained how her daughter Bridgett, who suffers from severe cerebral-palsy, has been revitalized through the new program, both physically and socially. "We're really excited that it's happening down here in Dover," Hancharick explained. "Bridgett's been more apart of a community, socially, and it's an open community now and we're embracing everyone and we're just so excited about this."

YMCA Delaware's goal is to expand the program to all their locations statewide and beyond. Nt necessarily strictly related, but in the same vein, the YMCA in Brandywine will be undergoing an expansion project beginning Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

For more information about the "Y for All" program at the Dover YMCA, contact Sheri Minear, Wellness Director at 302-346-9622.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 10, 2017) Choose your Challenge. The concept is simple. No matter age or fitness level, the third annual Great American Fitness Challenge(GAFC) has something for everyone. The GAFC will be held on the University of Kentucky campus June 3.

Participants can choose their challenge and test themselves against the Physical Standards Test (PST) of two of Americans elite military forcesthe Navy SEALs and the Army Rangers. However, there will also be a GAFC UK5K that will direct runners through the heart of the of UK campus and its unmatched beauty.

The GAFC focuses on the importance of integrating physical fitnessof any type and any levelinto everyones daily lives. Its not about where you finish, its starting thats important.

The Challenge was created to bring attention to physical fitness and offer new ways to test fitness levels by conquering new challenges, Brainbox Intelligent Marketing President Rick Ford said. "We have worked extensively in the fitness community for more than a decade and wanted to build something here in Lexington that adds new opportunities and encourages a healthy lifestyle.

The GAFC Sea and Land Challenges feature exercises to test strength and endurance while providing a fitness score for participants to measure their fitness levels to Americas elite forces. The Sea Challenge involves a swim in the Lancaster Center pool followed by field body weight exercises and a 1.5 mile timed run around Pieratt Field. The Land Challenge has no pool time but provides additional ground to cover with the very special weighted-vest 3.1 mile run. On hand to encourage participants will be former Special Operations personnel to serve as mentors for the day.

"TheGreat American Fitness Challenge coming to UK is a great opportunity for the Lexington and UK communities to take part in a top notch fitness event in our own backyard. This event is a great option for our community to have fun and challenge themselves with physical fitness. Campus Recreation and Wellness is excited about supporting this opportunity to promote physical fitness in our community," said Casey Gilvin, UK Campus Recreation and Wellness fitness director.

UK students and employees may enter the code "UKSAVE" at registration to receive $5 off the 5Kand $10 off the Sea or Land Challenge.

For more information and to register, go to http://www.GAFitnessChallenge.com.

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Every woman knows the importance of a good workoutstrengthening your bones and muscles, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, helping control your weight. But everyone also knows the difficulties of sticking with consistent exercisefinding the time, mustering up the motivation, working through the aches and pains. Maybe one of the most challenging parts is finding a workout that truly works for you that isnt mind-numbingly dull, that tricks you into having fun instead of counting the minutes until you can finally escape.

Thats where pole dancing fitness comes in.

Pole dancing is relatively new to the fitness sceneat least in the Midwestbut its quickly taking the region by storm. Minnesota already has several pole dance fitness studios scattered across the state. While many are clustered in the Twin Cities, there are some available further south for women brave enough to give pole dancing a whirl.

Frestyl Fitness, located in downtown Mankato, is one such studio. It was started in January 2013 by Minnesota native Brittin Leigh, who has pole danced for fitness since 2011.

I love pole dancing because I dont know Im working out, she said. Im just having fun. Theres a freedom to the motion. Its the fact that when its overIve lost track of time.

Besides its Mankato headquarters, it offers classes in three other locationsRochester, Stillwater and Minneapolisand a regional staff of 14 people. Edge Fitness in Rochester has weekly Frestyl classes. Drop-in rates are $25 for non-members, or $12.50 for member. Everyone is welcome at the classes, members, non-members, beginners or experienced dancers.

Frestyl has also branched out into gyms, offering pole fitness classes taught by Frestyl instructors. Currently, five gyms have started offering Frestyl classes, in places as far flung as Denver and Chicago, and several more have expressed an interest.

Frestyls various locations offer all sorts of classes, from a beginner course that doesnt even include poles to advanced choreography classes that help students prepare for different pole dance fitness competitions. Because of this, anyone from any background can participatemen and women, young and old. Leigh said students tend to be in their mid-thirties, many of them career women, but theyve had students as young as teens and as old as in their 60s.

The studio often receives referrals from physical therapists, cardiologists, chiropractors and even health systems like the Mayo Clinic, suggesting patients utilize pole fitness to help recover from everything from injuries to assault. Frestyls classes are even accessible for people who have lost limbs or are differently abled, since Leigh specifically designed her curriculum to be able to be used by every type of student.

While it may seem intimidating at first, Leigh stressed that pole dancing, when properly supervised, isnt nearly as dangerous as new students may fear. Frestyls top priority is keeping its students safe, and one of the ways studio instructors ensure this is by never spotting (lifting) a student into a position that they arent able to get intoor more importantly, out ofby themselves.

Were pretty focused on safety and empowerment, she said. Students can do things on their own, if theyre allowed the time and the energy to grow.

Mankato resident Rachel Tanquist, 26, is one of the studios newer students. She took Frestyls Basic Intro class in late 2016 and the Climbing class afterwards.

She said pole fitness is great because it offers change and variety instead of the same boring routine every time.

With pole dancing, I am so focused on accomplishingthe task/trick at handthatI dont even feellike Im working outuntil the soreness hits after, she said. I actually look forward to going into class every week instead of dreading working out because I cant wait to see what new move I can accomplish next!

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Being fit: That should be a goal for everyone. Health and physical fitness should be important to every individual. Today well learn about a family fitness center which is working hard to involve people of all ages and to make their rural community even more healthy and physically fit. Kristina Kaufman is executive director of Blythe Family Fitness in Pratt. She studied at McPherson College and met her husband through friends. He was a competitive bodybuilder and she gained interest in fitness and health through him. She later earned degrees in nutrition and business.

In 1996, Kristina and her husband opened a fitness center in Kingman. In 2004, they opened a second fitness center in downtown Pratt, upstairs from the Sears store, with approximately 15,000 square feet of space. Ultimately, Kristina and her husband were recruited to combine their business with the Blythe Family Fitness center as it began, and to manage and operate it as they do today.

The Blythe family was from Pratt, Kristina said. Their dream was to have a facility that would benefit the entire community.

The family contributed funds which were combined with support from the community to build the fitness center. A plaque inside the front door recognizes Roy and Elsie Blythe who quietly strove to live the Golden Rule, graciously sharing their generous hearts, patience and encouragement.

In August 2011, Blythe Family Fitness opened its doors. The facility is a beautiful two-story building with approximately 50,000 square feet of space. This includes three basketball courts, a tennis court, a multi-purpose or training room, a racquetball court, tanning and spray tanning beds, and an extensive weight room. A walking track encircles one of the basketball courts. The center serves individual members and also hosts sporting events.

We host gymnastics, volleyball and basketball tournaments, Kristina said. Last week we even had archery.

True to its mission, the fitness center has opportunities for all ages. The center offers child care and summertime crafts for schoolchildren, a Retirefit program for age 60plus, Tai Chi (I thought that was a flavor of tea), Pilates, yoga, Dance-2Fit, group cycling, Execufit advanced weight training, classes, and more. There are offerings from competitive racquetball leagues to a smoothie bar and supplements.

Its a good problem to have, but Im running out of space, Kristina said. We have people on waiting lists for our trainers. She still does some training herself but now works mostly on management of the business. In honor of one local leader, Jack Ewing, an offering called Jacks after school program is provided for third through sixth graders. This includes games, exercise, homework time, leadership development, and healthy snacks developed in consultation with the local K-State Research and Extension office.

We are part of a Healthy Coalition committee which is working on a grant to encourage a more healthy community, Kristina said.

The community is so supportive, Kristina said. We work with the city, the high schools, the grade schools, the parks and rec department, and Pratt Community College.

Blythe Family Fitness has grown to more than 2,000 members.

Every year I try to find something new that we can offer, Kristina said. This is a very family-oriented place. Thats why I love it here. For more information, go to http://www.blythefamilyfitness. org. Guests from out of town are often quite impressed with Blythe Family Fitness.

People from bigger cities tell us that they dont have as nice a facility as we have here in Pratt, Kristina said.

Thats a high compliment to Pratt, a rural community of 6,495 people. Now, thats rural.

Our community has wonderful people, beautiful parks, and a terrific sports complex, Kristina said. Im proud of Pratt.

Being fit: Thats a goal which should be important to everyone. We commend Kristina Kaufman and all those involved with Blythe Family Fitness for making a difference by offering exercise alternatives for all ages. For the community of Pratt, this enterprise is a good fit.

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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) The Wilmington Professional Fire Fighters Association will hold a fitness challenge and 4.5 mile run to benefit a Wilmington boy who lost his sister and mother.

The event is Saturday May 13 at 8:00 a.m. at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater Park.

The challenge and run will benefit a young Wilmington boy who lost his mother and sister during an act of violence.Last September, an act of violence left a mother and baby dead. Deayoin, 3, survived the incident.All proceeds from the event will go toward funding a scholarship to help ensure a bright future for Deayoin.

A press release said there are two separate events. One of the events is a 4.5 mile run around Greenfield Lake. The other one is a fitness challenge where teams of three will compete in a multi-stage combination of high intensity cross training exercises inspired by the physical demands of being a firefighter.

The challenge is open to all fitness levels; male, female, and co-ed teams are invited to register. The run is an individual event.

Pre-registration for the Fitness Challenge is $120 or $150 the day of. Pre-registration for the run is $25 or $35 the day of. Spectators are free and encouraged.

The men and women who responded to help Deayion were particularly touched by the tragedy he suffered. Now, the members of WPFFA want to help Deayion and his family.

Click here for more information on registering or donating.

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They have argued that the physical nature of their role means they cannot guarantee they will be able to fulfil their duties beyond the age of 60, putting the public at risk.

But new rules mean they will have to work until 65 and eventually 68, before they are entitled to claim their pension.

Established in 2005, the CNC has more than 1,250 armed officers, who patrol all non-military nuclear sites - including the 14 atomic power stations - and keep them safe from terrorist attack.

The highly trained specialists can also be deployed at short notice to assist with any large scale national emergencies in order to bolster the number of armed officers on the streets.

While they have the same powers of arrest as ordinary warranted officers, the role of a CNC constable is very different, and when not out on patrol spend a large amount of their time undertaking rigorous training exercises.

They provide a round the clock ring of steel around nuclear establishments and must be prepared to repel any form of attack by terrorists.

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