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Down offers an exceptional warmth-to-weight ratioand extreme level of compressibility. Those features have made itthe go-to insulation for outdoors enthusiasts since it was first used in a jacket by an Australian climber 98 years ago. But down also has one major flaw: when it gets wet, it loses its ability to loftandprovide insulation. Sofor years, the gear industry has been looking for a replacement.

Lofted synthetic insulation materials are capable of maintaining their structure when wet, but even with recent advancements, theyvenever been able to truly match both the compressibility and weight of the real deal. Water-repellent treatments applied to down clusters have had limited success at reducing the materials tendency to clump and lose loft when exposed to moisture. Theyve shifted the point at which down will clumpbut have not eliminated it entirely.

So whats the answer? A collaboration between Sitka, a Montana-based hunting brand, and PrimaLoft, thewell-known maker of synthetic insulation materials, may have found one by adding a synthetic structurethey call it scaffoldingto high-quality goose down, forcing it to retain its loft even when wet. Ive been testing a jacket and a pair of insulated pants made from the material for the past month. Throughout the spring bear-hunting season, theyveprovidedthe warmth and packability weve all learned to expect from normal down insulation. Buteven through periods of heavy rain, they remained lofty. Heavy rain will penetrate the shell fabric and can pass through to the wearers skin, but it does not appear to otherwise impair thefunction of the clothing.

Whether youre crossing a stream or encountering rain, PrimaLoft Gold Down Blend will keep you warm, even if you find yourself in wet conditions, says Vanessa Mason, PrimaLofts senior vice president of engineering.

In the foreground, those chaotic little clusters are true down. You can see a feather, for contrast, in the top left. And in the background, those puffy white clouds are the synthetic scaffold. (Photo: PrimaLoft)

Before I get going on this new technology, its worth revisiting the terminology involved.

Down: Down is a cluster, not a feather. If you think of a birds feathers as a shell, keeping wind and water out, then down is the fluffy insulation material between the birds skin and that shell. We use down the same way. Weve all found pointy feathers poking out of down jackets, sleeping bags,quilts, and pillows, but thats because the way down is harvested leaves some feathers with the down material. The subsequent processing to remove those feathers is one of the determining factors inthe quality of the end product. In this case, the down employed in the unique blend created for Sitka by PrimaLoft is 93 percent down and 7percent feathers. Thats very good; cheaper down insulation will typically have a higher feather percentage, but its rare to see that number made public.

Fill Power: This is the volume of space that one ounce of down is capable of lofting into. A higher fill power will not necessarily be warmer, but because you can use less of it to fill a given volume, it will be lighter and enable a garment made using it to compress into a smaller package. In this case, PrimaLoft and Sitka employ a 900-fill-power down in the blend. Soone ounce will loft into 900 cubic inches.The two companies experimented with a 1,000-fill-power downbut found it cost prohibitive. Previous down-blend materials created by PrimaLoft have usedlower fill-power materials, but they havent been as light or as packable. Down can come from both ducks and geese; because geese are larger, they also produce larger down clusters, and larger clusters create higher fill-power numbers. The down included in this blend comes from geese.

DWR: A durable water-repellant coating is a treatment that can be applied both to downand to a garments face fabric, which can keep water from soaking into the fabric or cluster. Theres been a lot ofimprovement in DWR chemicals in recent years, reducing their environmental impactand expanding their effectiveness. Materials treated with DWR will be water-resistantcapable of shedding light precipitationbut not waterproof. They are not capable of keeping water out during very heavy precipitation, submersion, or even long-term exposure to moisture, such as a garment might experience while being worn through long-duration, high-exertion activities, particularly inside a a clothing system with limited breathability. In suchcases, even DWR-treated down tends to clump; garments using it will lose their ability to insulate.

Sitkas Kelvin Lite Down Hoody weighs 17 ounces in size large and packs into one of its hand pockets. Its also exceptionally warm and can be worn in normal conditions like the best ultralight down jackets out there. (Photo: Sitka)

Both PrimaLoft and John Barklow, Sitkas big-game project manager, have been trying to solve the issue of moisture and insulation for decades.

PrimaLoft was founded in the 1980s in response to the U.S. militarys search for an alternative to down that could remain warm when wet. In 1985, PrimaLoft patented a material called synthetic down, whichwould eventually be renamed PrimaLoft One. Itwas first employed in a civilian jacket by L.L.Bean in 1989.

Aftertraining Special Operations forces in outdoor survival, Barklow began working in clothing design following the 9/11 terror attacksand collaboratingwith Rick Elder (who now runs Beyond Clothing) to createthe original protective combat uniforma system of synthetic layers designed to help soldiersremain comfortable and safe while undergoing high-output activities in cold, wet weather.

In a way, this product represents the culmination of both parties efforts: everything thats good about down, plus the ability to reliably work when wet.

With its three-quarter length, the Kelvin Lite Down pant is designed to be worn over your shell pants and gaiters while glassing and will remain warm in the most challenging conditions. (Photo: Sitka)

This isnt the first time PrimaLoft has combined down and synthetic insulation. In 2013, the company released a blend that was 70 percent 750-fill down and 30 percent polyester fibers. It kept wearers warm, even when saturated with sweat or precipitation, but it didnt truly match the packability or weight of a pure down insulation. Sitka was seeking a no-compromise product, so with Barklows input, PrimaLoft increased the down content to 80 percentand utilized a higher-fill-power down treated with a DWR coating.

That lighter, fluffier down is now supported by just enough synthetic fibers to force it to loft, even when it doesnt want to. The result is an insulation that genuinely retains its ability to insulatewhen soaked through with sweat, precipitation, or, in my testing, pouring water on it from a bucket and dunking it in a sink. In fact, Ivebeen unable to create conditions that result in clumping.

This is particularly important, becausethe insulation can be used in the lifesaving rewarming drill that Barklow invented during his time as a Special Operations forcestrainer, which is designed to help an individual drag their body out of hypothermic conditions with nothing but exerciseand clothing capable of quickly drying. In less direconditions, it means that wearers can simply don an item of clothing made from the blend over wet clothes andexpect the heat generated by wearing it to help dry those saturated clothes. That hasnt been possible with down before, because the moisture moving outwardfrom the wearers body would instead saturate the down, eliminatingits ability to insulateand leavingyou wet and cold.

This is going to keep on delivering warmth, even when other downs will fail, says Barklow. Hes used the material in two products: the Kelvin Lite Down jacket, and the Kelvin Lite Down 3/4 pant. But he didntstop there. The jacket actually foregoes the down blend under its arms and in the lower-back area in favor of a pure PrimaLoft Gold synthetic insulation. The pants do the same in the panels that cover your butt.

Using PrimaLoft Gold Down Blend across all partsof the jacket and pants would add costand decrease performance.In areas ofthe jacket and pants that are typically compressed while being worn, down insulation wouldnt provide warmth. Sosticking with less compressible insulation in these areas enables the garments to provide insulation where the weight of your arms, a packs hipbelt, or simply sittingwould eliminate the benefits of down.

Those insulation materials are contained in a very light 20-denier nylon face fabric equipped with two-way stretch. Thestretch isnt there to add freedom of movementbut rather a level of durability that defies the systems light weight. If you catch it on a branch or a rock, it will stretch rather than tear.

Both the Sitka jacket and pants feel as light, warm, and packable as normal high-quality, ultralight down items.What they offer is increased reliability. Andbecause you can count on them to work no matter the conditions, the real innovation here is that they enable you to carry fewer piecesand less weight as a result.

Weight is critical, but you dont want to compromise your safety for weight, says Barklow. In a worst-case scenario, this will continue to retain loft and continue to be warm.

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James Corden has risen to be one of the biggest names in show business both in America and across the pond in the U.K. Primarily known for his comedic work, Corden can also belt out a tune and act in serious dramas and it has created a really varied career.

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When it be hosting his own late-night talk show, providing the voice of a bunny rabbit or playing a popular cockney in a hit television series, James Corden really has done it all. While not all of his roles have been well-received (let's not talk about Cats,) for the most part, Corden has had some incredible performances.

Begin Again has a really fantastic cast which focuses on Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley as the two lead roles who both work within the music industry and work together to collaborate. It proved to be a great hit of a movie that really was a heartwarming film.

James Corden is mainly a supporting character within this movie as he plays the best friend of Keira's character, giving her a voice of reason at points throughout the movie.

All Or Nothing is an incredible drama that focuses on a bunch of English, working-class characters who are all forced to work as hard as possible to make ends meet. It's a love story between the two lead characters who are brought back together by a major tragedy.

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James Corden is part of the main cast here, despite it being fairly early on in his career. He took on the character of Rory who is a teenager that struggles with his weight which leads to him being bullied and then having a heart attack.

Fat Friends brought James Corden together with Ruth Jones, who he co-wrote Gavin & Stacey with. The series followed a group of women attempting to lose weight at a slimming club and the ups and downs that come with that.

The show did prove to be very funny and despite it being one of Corden's first breakout roles, he looked incredibly comfortable right from the start.

Teachers was a British television show that does exactly what it says on the tin. It's a comedy-drama that focuses on one school and the staff that works in it. However, it doesn't just focus on them teaching classes and the drama of school life for the adults, but it follows them out of school to see what issues they have going on outside of it.

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The series proved to be very funny and it quickly became popular. However, James Corden didn't actually play a teacher in this series. He was one of the students who was featured throughout and was one of the smarter characters who happily questions one of the lead characters on their teaching ability.

The Wrong Mans saw James Corden work alongside his Gavin & Stacey co-star, Mathew Baynton as they created their own comedy-thriller in order to continue their relationship on screen. They both took on the role of office workers here where they end up involved in a criminal case.

It's a case of two characters who are totally out of their comfort zone being pushed to their limits and the series did prove to be funny, but it didn't quite hit the same heights as their previous project.

A League Of Their Own is a very popular game show which sees James Corden sit in as the host as two teams that have a mix of comedians, celebrities, and athletes compete against each other. They battle it out about sports, answering questions and competing in challenges.

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It is a very comedy based game show and that's why it has become such a big hit as there is so much fun to be had with this show. Nobody takes themselves too seriously and it allows the show to be easy to watch.

Gavin & Stacey is really the show that gave James Corden his first big break in the world of acting. The show saw Corden burst onto the scene in his role as Smithy, who is Gavin's best friend. It's an incredible comedy series which Corde co-writes and it is immensely popular with British audiences.

While his character certainly has tons of flaws, he is also very loveable and kind, and he does bring a lot of the comedic relief throughout.The series recently returned with a 2020 Christmas special, and it has sparked the love of the show once again with a lot of fans wanting it to return again.

James Corden has had plenty of success in the theatre world over his career, and one of his biggest hits was taking on the lead role in One Man, Two Guvnors. This comedy play received rave reviews and was then shared across the UK in cinemas for more people to enjoy.

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The Evening Standard Theatre Awards of 2011 saw it win Best Play, and Corden himself really did thrive in this performance. He brought a brilliant level of comedy to it, while also beingkind and having an emotional connection with audiences as well.

While James Corden has since become a huge star in the world of television, breaking out in America while remaining popular in the UK, the stage still remains a big focus of his. Corden has appeared in countless stage shows and therefore he made sense to bring in for the On Broadway documentary.

This excellent documentary focused on the theatre world, taking the opinions of popular actors who have done both such as Corden, Hugh Jackman, and Alec Baldwin in what is an insightful watch.

This one-off documentary spin-off from the popular A League Of Their Own television show saw James Corden join cricketer Freddie Flintoff, comedian Jack Whitehall and former soccer player Jamie Redknapp head out on a road trip around the USA.

Throughout the journey, the group takes on plenty of different tasks and challenges and considering how funny all four men are it created a really enjoyable show. They are able to bounce off each other with their amazing chemistry and it creates an incredibly fun documentary.

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Over the years, apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy because of its various antimicrobial and antioxidant effects.

Lowering blood sugar levels and managing diabetes is one of its proven benefits.

Diabetes is a lifelong condition which causes a persons blood sugar levels to become too high, and if the condition is not controlled properly or left untreated, serious health complications can develop.

One of the most convincing applications of vinegar is helping treat type 2 diabetes.

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But people without diabetes could also benefit from keeping their blood sugar levels in check, as its been shown high blood sugar levels are a major cause of ageing and a number of chronic diseases.

While blood sugar levels can be controlled by eating healthily, research suggests vinegar can benefits blood sugar and insulin levels.

One small study suggested vinegar may improve insulin sensitive by 19 to 34 percent during a high carb meal and may significantly lower blood sugar an insulin response.

Another small study involving five healthy people showed vinegar reduced blood sugar by 31.4 percent after eating 50g of white bread.

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There have been a number of other studies in humans which have shown vinegar can improve insulin function and lower blood sugar levels after meals.

It should be noted if you have diabetes and are currently taking blood sugar lowering medications to always check with your healthcare provider before increasing your intake of any type of vinegar.

Another way apple cider vinegar could help you live longer is by improving your heart health.

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death across the globe, and there are several risk factors linked to the condition, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Being overweight or obese can lead to a number of serious and potentially life-threatening conditions, including coronary heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer.

But several human studies show vinegar can increase feelings of fullness, leading a person to eat fewer calories and to lose weight.

In one study, taking vinegar along with a high carb meal led to increased feelings of fullness, causing participants to eat 200 to 275 fewer calories throughout the rest of the day.

The popular way to incorporate apple cider vinegar into your diet is by diluting it in water and to drink it as a beverage.

Common dosages range from one to two teaspoons, mixed in a large glass of water.

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A DETERMINED slimmer is celebrating after his new healthy lifestyle helped him lose four and-a-half stone and reverse his diabetes.

Stanway resident Andy Knowles has been a member of the Kingsland Slimming World Group since September.

With the support of group members and consultant Rachel King, in less than a year he has lost four and-a-half stone, the equivalent of more than 29 bags of sugar.

More importantly his dietary changes have meant he has reversed his Type 2 diabetes, and no longer requires daily insulin injections.

Andy, 63, said: At the end of 2015 I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes after having severe flu.

In fact, my doctor was very close to admitting me to hospital because my glucose was reading so high.

In an attempt to lose weight, over the next three years I signed up to two gyms, attending three or four times a week doing both cardio and swimming for two hours a time.

Although I lost a small amount, just over a stone, there was no significant improvements.

Despite mammoth efforts, Andy wasnt getting anywhere and his mental health was beginning to suffer.

It was in September, when he took the plunge and signed up the Slimming World, when he really began to notice a difference.

Over the past eight months I have lost nearly four-and-a-half stone and have reversed my diabetes. This was not only a surprise to me but also my diabetes nurse at my surgery.

I now feel far better in myself, have much more energy and am not self-conscious.

Plus, I am no longer a slave to twice daily insulin injections and all the limitations being diabetic caused.

Although he is not finished on his weight loss journey, Andy has sung the praises of the Slimming World plan, and encouraged others to give it a go.

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Before you grab your weights, you might want to consider another way to get your health and fitness on track. Maybe youre feeling strongbut are you feeling stiff? Too much sitting at your work-from-home station? Pilates might be just what you need to balance your body and optimize your strength.

Don't just scoff. Despite what you might envision when you think of Pilates, this form of exercise is great for men. In fact, it was started by a man named Joseph Pilates, and he was no sissy (he started developing the method while being held in an internment camp, for starters). You can read more about Joseph Pilates and the fascinating history behind this workout practice herebut if you are still not convinced that Pilates might be what your body needs, take it from an expert.

Dr. Heather Mims, PT, DPT, OCS, PMA-CPT and Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Teacher at Shift Wellness, says that the balance the practice can bring is essential for men. Many men need to include a better balance of work on flexibility and strength in their exercise programs, she says. Dr. Mims explains that traditional workouts targeted towards men disproportionately concentrate on resisted strengthening programs that forcibly contract and shorten muscles. But this constant process of contracting muscles can lead to chronic tightness and decreased range of motion.

If you dont diversify your workout routine, Dr. Mims warns, a reduction in mobility at the joints can play a role in the development of common conditions such as low back pain, tendinopathies, muscle strains/tears, and plantar fasciitis. One of the many benefits of Pilates is that it includes a better balance of stretching and strengthening and often works the muscles in an elongated position, offering a long lever arm for the core muscles to work against.

Dr. Mims explains that eccentrically loading the muscles (resistance while lengthening rather than shortening them) in a slow, controlled "putting on the brakes" manner can offer really valuable functional strength training and stability work that can help men (and everyone else, for that matter) attain and maintain better posture and more efficient technique in their chosen sport, all while preventing injuries.

Not sure where to begin? Dr. Mims breaks down five of her favorite Pilates moves you can do at home, specifically for your man-bod.

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1. Hamstring Stretch with Pilates Magic Circle:

Lie on your back and hook one handle of the Pilates Magic Circle (or Ring) on the ball of your right foot. Straighten your right knee as much as you can, feeling a stretch in the back of your right thigh, knee, and calf. For 6 slow counts, push your right leg away from you but hang onto the Circle so that any actual motion is prevented (this is an isometric contraction of your right hamstrings). Relex, taking up the slack until feeling a stretch behind the leg. Hold 30 seconds. Repeat this cycle two more times.

Dr. Mims explains: This way of opening up the hamstrings makes use of an evidence-based stretching method known as Contract-Relax technique, which is part of PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) techniques often utilized by physical therapists. By pairing the technique with the Pilates Magic Circle, you can stretch by yourself and achieve the same dramatic improvements in flexibility that we often see only when working with a trainer or PT.

2. Double Leg Lower/Lift:

Lie on your back and extend both legs straight toward the ceiling. If you cannot achieve completely straight knees, that's okaybut extend as much as possible. Tuck your chin and float your head and shoulders off the floor, looking toward your abdominals. You can support the back of your head with one or both hands if you wish. As you slowly exhale, lower both straight legs until feeling a little shaking in your abdominal muscles. Do not go any lower if you begin to feel pain or strain in the lower back. This should be an abdominal experience, not a back experience. Inhale, raising both straight legs up to vertical again. Perform 6 to 8 reps total.

Besides being a great way to work on core strength, this is a particularly good exercise to do right after stretching the hamstrings, as it strengthens into the available range of motion and thus helps make new gains in hamstring flexibility into longer-lasting changes in the muscles and connective tissue.

3. Bridge with Single Leg Lower/Lift

Lie on your back and bend both knees with feet hip-width apart on the mat. Exhale, raising the pelvis up into a bridge. Extend the right leg straight toward the ceiling, maintaining the height of the pelvic bridge. Inhale, lowering the straight right leg toward the mat and stopping when it is just slightly lower than the L knee. Exhale, raise the straight right leg again to vertical. Repeat for a total of 5 down/up motions of the right leg, then replace the right foot to bridge position and lower pelvis down to the mat. Repeat 5 times on the left side.

This bridge variation has the winning combination of strengthening and stretching the hamstrings in a dynamic and balanced way throughout the activity while also offering core strengthening and dynamic hip flexor stretching.

4. Leg Pull Front Support

Set up a plank position. Make sure that you can feel your abdominals supporting the weight of the pelvis in the plank and that you are actively standing tall on your arms (not sinking between your shoulder blades). Inhale to prepare. Exhale as you kick twice toward the ceiling with a straight right leg, taking care to make the kicks small enough that the knee does not bend, the rest of the body does not reverberate or shift in any way, and the pelvis does not creep upward out of its plank alignment. Replace right foot, then perform 2 kicks on the next exhale with the left leg. Continue alternating sides for a total of 5 to 6 kicks on each side. This exercise offers core and upper body strengthening in an elongated position of the body, as well as a balance challenge due to the perturbations created with the kicking motions.

5. Side Kick on Forearm

Set up a side plank with feet stacked one on top of the other and top arm extended toward the ceiling. Lift top leg off bottom leg so that it is slightly higher than the top hip. Exhale and kick the top leg forward twice without disturbing the position of the rest of the body (no collapse on supporting arm, no swaying or wavering of top arm, no twisting of shoulders/chest/pelvis). Then, on your inhale, sweep the top leg back behind you staying above hip height. Repeat for a total of 5 to 6 on the first side, then flip over to the other side and perform 5 to 6 on the second side.

This exercise offers coordinated shoulder girdle, core, and pelvic girdle strengthening, dynamic hamstring stretching, and is particularly good for strengthening obliques and gluteus medius muscles (hip abductors).

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JENNIFER: WITH GYMS CLOSED IN THE STATE, MANY ARE LOOKING FOR ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO EXERCISE. JOINING US WITH WORKOUTS TO DO FROM HOME, PERSONAL TRAINER CHARLES HARRIS. IT WOULD BE GREAT TO GET YOU BACK IN HERE ONE DAY, YOU KNOW? >> I KNOW. HOW'S IT GOING? JENNIFER: IT'S GOING GREAT. YOU WERE TELLING ME THE NUMBER ONE COMPLAINT IS CLIENTS ARE GAINING WEIGHT BECAUSE THEY'VE BEEN STUCK AT HOME. >> ABSOLUTELY. >> EVERYONE FEELS THE SAME WAY. WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE? >> WELL, I'M GOING TO SHOW YOU SOME DOS AND DON'T YOU CAN DO, BECAUSE A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE WORKING OUT ON THEIR OWN NOW. SO I KNOW AS THE WEATHER IS CHANGING, AS THE GOVERNMENT HAS, YOU KNOW, CHANGED SOME RESTRICTIONS, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GO TO THE GYM BUT THERE'S A LOT OF THINGS YOU CAN DO. I WANT TO SHOW YOU THINGS YOU SHOULDN'T DO AND THINGS YOU SHOULD DO, ALL RIGHT? JENNIFER: SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN. >> WITH HAND WEIGHTS, I SEE A LOT OF PEOPLE DO A LUNG AND THEY LEAN FORWARD AND YOUR KNEE GOES OVER YOUR FOOT LIKE THAT. YOU ALWAYS WANT TO ALIGN THE KNEE AND ANKLE UP TOGETHER. THAT'S THE PROPER FORM. YOU ALSO DON'T WANT TO LEAN FORWARD. SAFETY IS FIRST. YOU DON'T WANT TO INJURY YOURSELF. THAT'S A GOOD WAY TO DO A LUNGE. WHEN YOU DO SQUATS, I OFTEN SEE THIS AS WELL. MY KNEES GOING OVER MY FEET. I ALWAYS USE A CHAIR AS A GUIDE. THIS IS WHAT I TEACH. TAKE THE GLUTES BACK SO YOU CAN GENTLY TOUCH THE CHAIR TO LET YOU KNOW YOU HAV PROSECPER ALIGNMENT AND TECHNIQUES. NEVER HYPEREXTEND THE JOINTS. AS LONG AS THEY'RE AT 99% RANGE OF MOTION, ALSO WHEN YOU COME BACK, THAT'S PUTTING CONSTANT TENSION ON THE MUSCLE. AND THE THIRD THING I WANT TO SHOW YOU IS HOW TO PREETH. ANY TIME YOU PUSH THE WEIGHTS AWAY AND COME BACK, YOU INHALE, BRING AIR IN, EXHALE, BLOW OUT. PUSH IT, INHALE. PULL IT, EXHALE. EXHALE, INHALE, EXHALE, INHALE. INHALE, EXHALE. SO ANY TIME THE ARMS COME TOWARD THE BODY, BREATHE IN, AND YOU GO OUT. JENNIFER: I LIKE THAT. I "I," IN, INHALE. YOU'VE BEEN WORKING ON YOUR GUNS TOO, I CAN TELL. >> LOOK AT THAT. JENNIFER: NICE JOB. >> BASICALLY, THIS IS A TIME WE CAN WORK OUT OURS BECAUSE WE'RE NOT BUSY AS MUCH. A LOT OF ACTIVITIES ALLOW US TO STAY HOME NOW SO THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO WORK ON YOURSELF, DO SOME THINGS THAT YOU WOULDN'T ORDINARILY DO TO WAKE UP AND DO MORNING STRETCHES. I CAN SHOW YOU STRETCHES TO DO YOU CAN WORK IN THE CHAIR, GET A STRETCH ON BOTH SIDES, STRETCHING OUT THE LATS. YOU CAN ALSO TURN THE CHAIR AR AROUND, PULL IT BACK SO YOU CAN REMAIN FLEXIBLE WHILE YOU WORK FROM HOME AND ALWAYS KEEP YOUR BODY LOOSE. THAT WAY, YOU DON'T GET TIGHT. JENNIFER: CHARLES, THANKS SO MUCH. >> THIS IS A GOOD WAY TO REALLY RELEASE TENSION AND STRESS OUT OF YOUR BODY. JENNIFER: WE NEED MORE OF THAT. CHARLES, IT WAS GREAT TO SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN. THANKS

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With gyms still closed in Maryland, many people are looking for alternative ways to exercise. Personal trainer Charles Harris demonstrates some workouts you can do from home.

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STERLING, Ill., June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The idea of working from home may sound appealing, but many people are discovering the reality is very different. In addition to challenges like navigating an uprooted schedule, wrangling children and sharing your Wi-Fi bandwidth with a household, pesky pains have likely crept up. That's why therapeutic at-home massager manufacturer Wahl interviewed board-certified anesthesiologist and pain specialist Dr. Anita Gupta for tips on managing your pain while working from home.

"Millions of people live with chronic pain, many of whom are experiencing exacerbated symptoms due to recent lifestyle changes like working from home," explains Dr. Gupta. "While a comprehensive pain-management plan from your doctor is recommended, unfortunately, COVID-19 has increased barriers in obtaining treatment." She recommends the following tips for being proactive in your pain-relief:

1. Add massage to your daily routine.

Staying ahead of pain is one of the best ways to prevent it, and a great approach is adding massage to your daily routine. It relieves muscle tension by enhancing blood flow; causing muscles to relax and decreasing inflammation by activating genes that naturally reduce swelling. Hand-held massagers are an excellent option for maintaining a massage regimen as they can be used in the comfort of your home. For example, the Wahl Deep Knead Massage Wrap offers both heat therapy and shiatsu massage therapy. Six shiatsu massage nodes vary in height to simulate the sensation of real fingers kneading at different pressures, and they can be programmed to rotate in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. It can be further customized by wrapping it around your upper back or neck and pulling the soft and flexible handgrips for added pressure.

2. Keep up physical activity.

You may not have a commute, but don't go directly from all night in bed, to all day at the computer. Schedule regular breaks in your work day, preferably that involve exercise. Home-based exercise programs are available virtually and can continue under the guidance of your doctor. Wear comfortable clothes, allow time to stretch and implement a hand-held massager to alleviate post-exercise flares. Consider doing strength and balance activities as well to stay healthy and reduce the risk of falling. It's crucial to remember, however, to seek medical advice if you experience chest pain, dizziness or sickness during exercise.

3. Adjust and adapt your home workspace.

Try to emulate the ergonomic environment you had at the office. Adjust your chair height as needed, keeping your feet flat on the floor. If your at-home work chair still isn't up to par, consider strapping on a lumbar support for better posture and less strain on your lower back. Upper back and neck pain could be the result of holding your head in a downward angle to look at your computer, so try propping up your monitor to eye level.

4. Manage your stress levels and mental health.

Chronic muscle and joint pain can be exacerbated during times of increased stress, like the change in routine that has come for many with COVID-19. Stress reduction and behavioral treatments are vital in soothing the central nervous system and pain response. One way to do this is by keeping up your pre-COVID-19 habits while working from home. For example, shower and dress as if you were going to the office; the familiar ritual can help maintain a motivated and positive attitude. However, it's equally important to find separation between your work life and home life. So if your dining table is now your desk, try moving your office set up to a closet on the weekends after all, out of sight, out of mind.

5. Maintain your medical regimen as prescribed by your doctor.

While visits to your doctor may now be less frequent, remember, most medications should not be abruptly discontinued as this can worsen systemic disease. If you're concerned about the availability of your medications, ask your doctor about the possibility of increasing your supply from 30 to 60 days. Or, if you're due for a check-in to get a prescription refill, see if your doctor is willing to do it virtually. Finally, many pharmacies offer home delivery, lessening the need for in-person interactions.

"Now, more than ever, prioritizing your health is crucial," continued Dr. Gupta. "The above tips are just some of the ways you can improve your physical well-being, and find the strength to better navigate the daily challenges of living through this global pandemic."

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The foregoing does not create a doctor-patient relationship and is not intended to replace any guidance from your own treating physicians.

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A breath of fresh air. Storefronts are coming to life just like the flourishing summer greenery. Businesses are starting up. Doors are opening.

Despite the global pandemic, much of Wisconsin is itching to return to normal. This could leave the states elderly residents even more suscepible to COVID-19.

Heidi McGeehan, the campus administrator of Christian Community Homes and Services (CCHS) in Osceola said as lockdowns and quarantines have become engrained in everyday life, the world in assisted living homes looks very different than much of the rest of the state. Because CCHS is following the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health guidelines, their doors are closed to all visitors and non-essential staff.

Upon coming into our building, all staff are doing a screening check and then they are also taking their temperatures, McGeehan said. And this is every shift that they come in to work. The residents are also screened three times a day checking vitals, temperature, and symptoms.

Every resident and staff member is wearing a mask, maintaining distance from each other and ritualistically hand-washing. Communal dining is closed for residents, as are group activities, and residents eat meals in their rooms. The only social interactions are one-on-one.

Just a mile down the road, Eagle Ridge Senior Living and Memory Care in Osceola is facing much different obstacles they havent opened yet.

Eagle Ridge is scheduled to open their doors soon. For their managing company, Senior Housing Companies, this isnt the first time theyve opened an assisted living home during a pandemic.

Senior Housing Companies operates over 65 communities across Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Kentucky. Earlier this year they added a new location in the Minneapolis suburbs.

Melisa Wiebenga, the director of community relations for Senior Housing Companies, described the grand opening of a senior living facility like freshman move-in day at a college campus. During a pandemic, however, the jovial meetings and chaos of welcoming new residents are replaced by carefully scheduled move-ins, one at a time, with lots of disinfecting.

What we would do is work with moving companies and disinfect, sanitize, (the residents) furniture and things before they brought them into thebuilding, Wiebenga said.

Everyone helping would wear gowns, gloves and masks, and were screened for symptoms.

They have also creatively used a buildings layout to help families avoid contact with each other. One family would use the front door, while another family would use the back door.

And then once that resident is in, Wiebenga said, then we also went through a quarantine process.

The resident would eat meals in their rooms, be provided with crafts from the activity director, and be allowed to sometimes take short walks around the campus, provided they wore a mask.

These strategies will be repeated when Eagle Ridge opens.

Previously, CCHS residents participated in on-site activities like bingo, stretching and exercises, singing and music and a host of events. As a faith-based organization, three worship services are offered each week, as well as frequent visits from a chaplain who is available for spiritual counseling and conversation.

We try and meet the residents safety needs and spiritual needs as well, McGeehan said.

Now, activities are cancelled, doors are closed and visits are postponed. As the days slog on, staff and residents are working hard to keep each others spirits up.

Necessity is the mother of invention, as the saying goes, and the interpersonal needs of at-risk people during pandemic quarantines have mothered incredible creativity. Family members frequently make appearances at their loved ones window to chat, and hand written letters and drawings are sent to cheer them up. Families go to heartwarming lengths to make sure their loved ones dont feel alone.

Throughout Senior Housing Companies locations, ingenuity is thriving, with activities like hydration carts. With dessert carts decorated like ice cream trucks, staff members play music on cell phones and deliver ice cream and water bottles to every room.

Other events like hallway bingo and TV-broadcast exercise programs are big hits at the homes. Wiebenga wants to make sure the residents dont spend all their time watching the news and worrying.

We want to make sure that our residents feel safe, she said.

Safety appears to be an increasingly difficult achievement in todays world. We are always nervous about our residents, McGeehan said. On May 22, one of the CCHS staff tested positive for COVID-19. Immediately they were quarantined, along with three other staff members who had direct contact with them. Thankfully, there was no direct contact with the residents.

Facility-wide testing had already been anticipated, and everyone at CCHS has tested negative for the virus. By following strict protocols and precautions, the whole team was able to protect the residents.

As far as Wiebenga has seen, the staff have kept upmost care to be aware of not just health concerns, but also companionship concerns.

They feel the residents are like grandparents or parents, aunts, uncles and they treat them like that, she said. Theyre family.

The restrictions on visitors have been wearing on the residents. Theyre pretty tough, McGeehan said. But theyre feeling the effects of loneliness.

She recommended writing a letter or a drawing picture and sending it to them, because knowing someone is thinking of them really dulls the pain of isolation. Encouragement for all the workers is hugely appreciated too, McGeehan said.

Another way to support local assisted living facilities is by donating. They are always looking for more personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure safety.

Personal protective equipment is fantastic, Wiebenga siad. It works. It really prevents the spread of the virus. With medical facilities across the country in need of PPE, supplies have proven difficult to acquire. To learn more about how to donate, the CCHS and Eagle Ridge websites have contact information available.

Wiebenga is excited for the new Osceola assisted living location, despite the pandemic difficulties. I know that the manager and the owner and the team and this community is really looking forward to being a part of the town of Osceola, she said. And you know, this will pass. We will get to the other side.

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It took a couple of months, but Honolulu has finally joined the ranks of cities providing at least a little more street space to pedestrians and bike riders during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over four consecutive Sunday mornings starting June 14, more than half a mile of Kalakaua Avenue in the heart of Waikiki will be closed to vehicular traffic. The thoroughfare, devoid of its usual tourist crowds, will be reserved for those looking to exercise on foot and by bike instead.

The Kalakaua closures will take place between Seaside Avenue and Kapahulu from 6 a.m. to noon, according to city officials.

Starting June 14, the city will close Kalakaua to vehicles for four consecutive Sundays, to allow more room for bicyclists and pedestrians.

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We really want to create a nice, safe, beautiful place for people to be outside, said Lori McCarney, executive director of the Hawaii Bicycling League, which advocated for the move.

Its an opportunity for locals to re-familiarize themselves with a neighborhood usually dominated by visitors, and if its popular it could spur similar programs in other parts of Oahu, McCarney said.

The move follows an unprecedented spike in bicycle sales on Oahu, mirroring a global trend as people look for more ways to get out of the house while still observing shutdown orders.

Its also Honolulus first foray into the so-called slow streets, or open streets trend thats taken off in at least 100 cities elsewhere since COVID-19 hit. Generally, the goal is to give residents stuck at home the space they need to safely exercise outdoors, keeping their distance from one another by moving off curbs and sidewalks.

During the pandemic, car traffic has plummeted but speeding has kept conditions dangerous in many places.

Many of those cities have used cones and barricades to temporarily close certain residential streets off to most through traffic, limiting access to local vehicles and emergency responders.

Oakland announced a plan on April 10 to designate more than 74 miles of street space for pedestrians and bike riders. So far, the Northern California city has reported installing at least 20 miles of those corridors.

Meanwhile, under Seattles Stay Healthy Streets initiative, the temporary road conversions in some city neighborhoods will become permanent. Some urban planners think the changes could be adopted as permanent elsewhere as well.

Overall, about 500 miles of streets across numerous U.S. cities have been converted to safer use for those on foot and bike during the pandemic, according to research by the firm Street Plans Collaborative.

Honolulus program is somewhat unique, however, in that it will tap one of Waikikis largest and most prominent streets and use it during a much more limited time frame than typically seen elsewhere.

Street closure initiatives across the U.S. started shortly after shutdowns started taking effect.

Asked in April if any such initiatives were in the works locally, Honolulu city officials said they were consulting with their peers in the National Association of City Transportation Officials on best-practices for such initiatives while trying to balance their messaging on Mayor Kirk Caldwells stay-at-home order.

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Were not sure who in their right mind would start going to the gym again anytime soon, but gyms in regions across the country are beginning to reopen as some states ease their coronavirus lockdowns. If you think going to work out in groups where everyone touches all the machines and breathes heavily while they work out is a good idea, then by all means, go for it. Lets just hope that if you do catch COVID-19 as a result, you dont get too sick and end up taking a hospital bed from someone who was being responsible and taking precautions.

The sane, responsible citizens among us will continue to skip the gym for the foreseeable future. Of course, skipping the gym doesnt have to mean skipping workouts. If you think you cant afford a home gym, think again because there are some fantastic deals over at Amazon right now on all sorts of exercise equipment. Instead of paying $50 or $60 each month on a gym membership, why not get a motorized treadmill for $279 or a mechanical treadmill for $149? Or how about an exercise bike starting at just $150?

Those deals and more are available right now in Amazons exercise and fitness section, and youll find five particularly great options down below.

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