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WESTON, Wis. (WSAW)- Families gathered at Greenheck Fieldhouse Sunday afternoon for some fun with an emphasis on fitness.

The event is meant to help kids stay busy and active in the summer, something that's very important to 9-year-old Cassidy Lackey.

"It's really fun because it's summer time and you don't just want to sit down and be lazy and all that, you want to get active and stuff," Lackey said.

From jumping squats to the ropes to wobble board push-ups, Lackey got quite the workout.

"I think the hardest part is the rubber band challenge where the rubber band's like around your feet and you had to run, but you had to keep your feet apart the whole time," Lackey said.

Lackey's Mom said challenges, like the obstacle course at Family Fitness Fest are important lessons for her daughter.

"It's me and her, so she's pretty strong and she knows it, I think that's important. I think it's important for girls to know they're strong and they can do anything," Ashley Lackey said.

Organizers of the event were expecting about 1,000 people to show up throughout the afternoon.

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Spire is the latest trend in wearable tech and its focused on focus! Unlike most fitness trackers which only track step goals, Spire aims to enhance the wearers awareness of their state of mind and how it relates to breathing.

Worn comfortably on the belt or bra, it detects your breath throughout the day and sends immediate alerts when it detects how tense, focused, active or calm you are. Paired wirelessly with a comprehensive smartphone app, it tracks trends and gives the user tips and tricks for breathing as well as other recommendations to relax or energize for reaching an optimal state of mind and well being! After use (its battery can last up to 7 days!) the unit can be tossed on an attractive wireless cork charging pad until youre ready.

Designer: Jonathan Palley

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Gabriele Fitness invited their clients to a sneak peak reception the eve of theirSaturday opening of their new 10,000 square foot facility on Industrial Road in Berkeley Heights. Although owners Vince and VanessaGabriele arenostalgic about the move, theyareexcited about what theycan accomplish byalmost doubling the space of theirLocust Avenue facility.

While Vince Gabrielewassad to leave Locust Avenue, where it all began 9 years ago, he knows he is moving to thefacility of his dreams. "With the great team we have built over time, we have had this vision for a long time," said Gabriele. Since 2015, to be exact, whenhe wrote down a vision and it came together with the help of his team.

"As we move down the street into the facility of my dreams, we are still here -- doing the same thing we always did, helping people transform their life," said Gabriele.-- "When helping people turned into changing people's lives, that really was something I could get behind," he said of growing his business fromtraining out of his truck in a parking lot to thesuccess it is today.

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He is sincerely appreciative to his clients, employees and the many people that have attended his variousseminars over the past decade. "There is no way this could happen without the people in this room. Thank you for so many years of dedication," he said at the opening reception held last Friday night. "I'm so grateful to those people that have been here for so long."

Gabriele's loyal clients tell him constantly how great his team is -- and Friday's reception was their way of saying "Thanks.""We are so grateful to you -- for giving us the best job in the world. We get to show up here every day and help you -- to give you a healthier, longer life that you can enjoy with your family," said Gabriele.

The details of the new facility are the creation of Gabriele's sister Andrea Gabriele Vasady-Kovacs."What she hasin her vision has helped this place become unreal," said Vanessa Gabriele. "If it wasn't for her thoughts, her ideas, her love, her time, her energy, her passion -- this place would not be anything like it is today. We give our all to Andrea -- thank you so much."

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Gabriele Fitness is located at 63 Industrial Road in Berkeley Heights. For a tour and consultation call 908.464-4441.

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When I think of pregnancy, the first word that comes to mind is definitely not pull-ups (well, maybe the diaper kind, I guess).

Too many people believe that pregnant women should limit or avoid exercise completely.

But honestly, this couldn't be further from the truth.

It's actually 100 percent OK to continue making those #gains with a bun in the oven. A little bit of exercise can actually have a myriad of positive effects on both baby and mama, according to WebMD.

EvenThe American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologistsinsist that a baby-on-board doesn't have to stand between you and the barbells especially if you're already used to high-intensity exercise.

Here are five real-life superwomenwho are the ultimate myth-busters when it comes to pregnancy and exercise.

U.S. Olympic track and field athleteAlysia Montao is truly the most badass woman I've ever seen.

A few days ago, she raced while pregnant at theUSATF Outdoor Championships again.

Yep, again. Montao made headlines in 2014 when she raced the 800m while eight months pregnant.

(Same.)

This time around, she pounded the pavement at five months, beating her previous time by 10 seconds, and speeding through the 100-degree temps with ease.

Please teach me your ways, you gazelle-like goddess. I'm sweating just typing this.

Israeli yoga instructorTalia Sutrais the epitome of grace and elegance, even at a whopping 40 weeks pregnant.

She demonstrated true body control and subtle strength while practicingyoga throughout the entire duration of her pregnancy.

Sure, some people left weird comments on her Instagram posts, telling her she made them so nervous at the thought she might fall.

But Sutra continued to do her own damn thing throughout all nine months of her pregnancy.

And we loved every second of it.

Certified fitness trainer and Instagram starMassy Ariasis known on the internet for herincredible high-intensity workouts.

She didn't change a thing about her gym goals during her pregnancy from weight training to vinyasa to acro yoga, this mama does it all.

And, as you can see, she's even found unique ways to keep the workout flow going strong as a new mother.

BRB, going to try stroller burpees, or whatever the hell this intense workout is called.

Another woman who refuses to limit the word pull-up to Pampers is Swedish trainer, Sara Wiss.

Wiss' video of herself doing pull-ups at 41 weeks pregnant went totally viral back in January, and I mean, you can see why. Her form is flawless, baby bump and all.

#LikeAGirl is right I've never been prouder to have a vagina.

Last, but certainly not least, buti yoga instructor and founder of RLG FitnessRandi Greeneproves that some extra weight in the belly area is NBD when it comes to achieving your fitness goals.

When she was still pregnant, she managed to execute seamless handstands, and now that she's had her baby, she's still finding ways to incorporate her little one into her workouts.

Greene shows that there's no reason why a woman's mama identity has to be separate from her fitness persona. The two can, and should, go hand-in-hand.

Plus, wouldn't you want to brag about how fit your mom is? I mean, damn.

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Georgina is a fitness writer at Elite Daily. She is also a yoga instructor and runs the popular lifestyle Instagram page, @thelittleflowerpetal.

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An exercise program comprised of gentle exercises and taught by home care aides can help frail older adults perform basic daily activities, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago published in The Gerontologist.

"Despite evidence proving the benefits of regular physical activity for all people, regardless of age and ability, our health care system and long-term care norms encourage dependent behavior in older adults," said corresponding author Naoko Muramatsu, associate professor of community health sciences in the UIC School of Public Health and fellow of the UIC Institute for Health Research and Policy.

"This study challenges our passive care model and is one of the first to test an intervention for frail seniors using home care aides," she said.

The program, called Healthy Moves for Aging Well, includes three low-risk, gentle exercises: a seated step-in-place, arm curls and an ankle point-and-flex to home-bound older adults. Aides remind clients of their health goals and provide motivation to complete the exercises daily during regular visits.

For the study, Muramatsu and colleagues looked at the outcomes of 54 clients aged 63 to 101 living in Chicago who participated in Healthy Moves for Aging Well in a Medicaid and state-funded home care setting for four months. The researchers saw improvement in the ability to perform basic activities, such as getting to the toilet and pouring a drink from a carton, and light daily tasks, such as preparing meals and doing laundry.

"Improvement in these small tasks makes a large difference when it comes to quality of life, especially in a society that has not yet caught up to the needs of its aging population," Muramatsu said. "Few physical activity programs target older adults who have difficulty with basic activities, such as standing and walking. Programs that do so effectivelythrough physical or occupational therapy, for exampleare often too expensive for wide dissemination among this group of people."

"We are excited to see function and health outcomes improve, and we are also very excited to see that participation and satisfaction with the program was high," Muramatsu said. "This tells us that the program is sustainable for wider dissemination."

Ninety-eight percent of clients reported high levels of satisfaction with the program and 80 percent reported the program was "just right."

And, clients are not the only ones who benefit from this program. The research also found the program empowered and benefited home care aidesone of the fastest growing occupations is the U.S.who often lack access to wellness initiatives provided in more traditional workplaces. These secondary findings are published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Muramatsu plans to enroll approximately 300 home-care aides and their clients, in future studies. The goal, she says, is to develop a sustainable health promotion program that can be used widely by all kinds of people and organizations in community-settings.

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Home Health News Chronic fatigue syndrome patients may benefit from guided exercise: Study

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating condition for patients as they constantly live with low energy. It can make daily life a struggle and the worst part is that there arent FDA-approved treatments for it, so patients are often left in the dark about what to do to improve their symptoms. Symptoms of CFS include extreme fatigue, muscle and joint pain, sore throat and tender lymph nodes, headaches, and difficulties with memory and sleep.

A new report suggests that patients may obtain some relief through expert-guided, self-help exercise programs.

For the study, 200 CFS patients performed workouts over the course of 12 weeks with either phone or online support from a physiotherapist. The patients physical activity slowly progressed over the 12 weeks as they established daily routines.

The researchers suggest that this form of guided exercise is useful for patients because it does not require them to leave their homes to visit a clinic.

The lead author of the study, Lucy Clark, explained, We found that a self-help approach to a graded exercise program (GES), guided by a therapist, was safe and also helped to reduce fatigue for some people with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Researchers are now trying to determine whether the benefits of the exercise lasted beyond the 12-week study period.

In an accompanying journal editorial, Dr. Daniel Clauw, director of the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center at the University of Michigan, praised the study by saying, The finding that graded exercise therapy is effective even when exercise is not being witnessed and directly guided by a physiotherapist is a substantial advance, since many patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and other functional impairment have difficulty getting to physiotherapy or do not have access to appropriately trained physiotherapists.

As mentioned, there arent any FDA-approved drug therapies currently available for treating chronic fatigue syndrome, but using natural remedies that can offer patients some relief is still a viable way to improve quality of life.

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The Supreme Court concluded its work for this session on Monday siding with religious institutions in a major church-state decision and with no indication that pivotal Justice Anthony M. Kennedy is retiring.

The speculation about Kennedy, who has served on the court for nearly three decades and is almost always the deciding vote in divisive cases on the nations biggest controversies, dominated the end of a relatively quiet Supreme Court term.

But the courts announcement of final decisions came and went without any word from Kennedy, whose former clerks had speculated he was considering leaving. The rumors were closely watched at the White House, where a vacancy would give President Trump the chance to solidify a more conservative Supreme Court.

In the church-state case, the court ruled 7-2 that it violates the Constitutions protection of the free exercise of religion to exclude churches from state programs with a secular intent in this case, making playgrounds safer.

Missouris state constitution, like those in about three dozen states, forbade government from spending any public money on any church, sect, or denomination of religion.

Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbia, Mo., wanted to participate in a state program that reimburses the cost of rubberizing the surface of playgrounds. But the state said that was not allowed.

The exclusion has raised big questions about how to uphold the Constitutions prohibition on government support for religion without discriminating against those who are religious.

The exclusion of Trinity Lutheran from a public benefit for which it is otherwise qualified, solely because it is a church, is odious to our Constitution and cannot stand, wrote Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.

The church had ranked high enough in its application for the safety surface that it would have received the grant, but for the denial from the state's natural resources department.

The express discrimination against religious exercise here is not the denial of a grant, but rather the refusal to allow the church solely because it is a church to compete with secular organizations for a grant.

Roberts was joined by the courts conservatives as well as one of its liberals, Justice Elena Kagan. Another liberal, Justice Stephen G. Breyer, agreed with the outcome of the case.

[Justices express sympathy with Missouri church at Supreme Court hearing]

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Roberts made a concession that may have drawn some votes. In a footnote, he said This case involves express discrimination based on religious identity with respect to playground resurfacing. We do not address religious uses of funding or other forms of discrimination.

The two dissenting votes came from Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor.

Sotomayor issued a stinging dissent, and made clear her displeasure by summarizing it from the bench after Roberts announced the decision.

She said the ruling weakens this countrys longstanding commitment to a separation of church and state beneficial to both.

She concluded: If this separation means anything, it means that the government cannot, or at the very least need not, tax its citizens and turn that money over to houses of worship. The court today blinds itself to the outcome this history requires and leads us instead to a place where separation of church and state is a constitutional slogan, not a constitutional commitment.

Some states with the same restriction as Missouri already allow churches to participate in programs that are generally applicable to the public and are for secular benefits such as health and safety.

Adding a twist to the case, Missouri now does as well. The states new Republican governor, Eric Greitens, announced just before the April oral argument that he was reversing the policy that denied Trinitys application in 2012 and that churches are now eligible to participate.

The states new attorney general agrees, and a private attorney was appointed by the state to defend its old policy.

The case has been pending for a very long time. The court agreed to hear it in January 2016, just before the sudden death of Justice Antonin Scalia.

The case is Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer.

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Did you know that short intermittent workouts can be as or even more effective than 30 minute or longer workouts. This is important to keep in mind when you are trying to make exercise a part of your daily routine to either get fit, lose weight, maintain strength or to experience any of the many other benefits of regular exercise. There are tons of ways to fit exercise into our daily lives, here are some creative things you may not have tried.

In most cases, our body weight is very useful in many exercise, including for strength training, weight loss, and cardio workouts. Did you know that short spurts of intense movement mixed with shorter periods of resting, interval training or HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training, as its called, actually helps burn more fat than a solid 30 or hour of medium speed workout? The important part is not how much time you have but rather what you do with it. Make the most of the 1-15 minute intermissions from other activities to prioritize your healthy, and yourself. After all, if we dont take care of our bodies and well being, how will we have the energy and stamina we need to take care of others?

No more excuses. You know you need to get more exercise. Let's find simple effective ways to get it without even needing to go to the gym.

How to think about exercise to fit it into your day If you are not finding time for and prioritizing a 30 minute or hour workout at the gym now, it is likely you are not going to all of a sudden starting having the motivation or time it takes. Rather, focus on the the time you do have right now. When you prioritize exercise and feeling good, the opportunities will present themselves. Dont leave it for some theoretical time when everything else is done or when the time magically appears in your schedule. Now is the time. With these powerful exercises you can do just about anywhere, you will get the job done quickly without needing to bother with getting to a gym.

Will you look strange? If you do, more power to you. However, if anyone does see you, most people will be admiring you and thinking, What a great idea, I would like to do that. Be an example for yourself, your family and yes, whoever else is around. We all need more exercise these days. You are not alone. They may just join you after some time.

Be creative and prioritize exercise When you are looking for ways to give your body the boost it needs on a regular basis, you will find the time, even if its in small sections of time hear and there. You will start using the grocery bags or milk jug as weights. You will use the 5 minutes you have instead of sitting around.

Where to find the time

Alternatively, make it a family affair and get they all up off the coach as well. They will thank you for it later on. The point is, you have the time. Just be creative. Use any chance you can to get the exercise you need. You will very be glad you did. Lets begin.

Powerful Quick Exercises To Do When You "Dont Have Time to Exercise

1. Twist and Shake- Dance, sing, whatever it takes. Literally twisting, shaking, bouncing and anything that gets the body moving in all directions are all great ways to get the blood pumping, the muscles loosened while being cleansing for the lymphatic system. When you work up a good twist and shake, you will feel the calories burning. I enjoy this especially to help the body wake up in the morning. Shake it up.

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Though yo-yo dieting has told us many things, one of the most important tasks is keeping your body healthy - not just dieting! By boosting your metabolism naturally you can lose the weight & stay strong!

1. Don't just cut carbs - add fiber.

Adding fiber to your diet promotes a healthy guy bacteria which helps absorb a lot of bloating that happens in your stomach region.

2. Lift weights!

Don't just rely on cardio. Weight training at least 3 times per week is important to rev your metabolism and burn fat.

RECIPE: The perfect "flat-belly" meal plan

3. Eat protein at every meal

Eating more proteins at every meal, even in little ways like nuts and shakes for snacks, stores those calories as muscle rather than fat.

MORE: 3 Easy meal prep recipes for the work week

4. Don't be afraid of the night time fast.

Save those late night popcorn snacks and instead try for a 10 - 12 hour fast between your dinner and breakfast every day!

5. Practice healthy mind, healthy body.

it sounds simple, but studies say meditating at least once a day can change your entire heart health & boosts positive choices. Take those 5 minutes to focus on you instead of what you're eating next!

RECIPE: Healthy & quick quinoa burger

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You were just about at your goal weight, but then those last five pounds just keep lingering. Dont they know theyve overstayed their welcome? How rude.

If youve been in a clean-eating zone and youre spending more time with your spin instructor than your spouse, but you just cant shake those last few pounds, you may need to do a little digging to find out what's going on. Here are six things to think about:

You were diligent when it came to losing 20 pounds (or 10 pounds), and youre just as focused now, so what gives? Those pesky last five pounds can often be the toughest and you may need to take it up a notch. Yes, even more.

No, you don't have to start counting calories or drinking only lemon water, but when it comes to dropping the last few pounds, even the piece of candy here (perhaps while getting a manicure?) to the extra bites of chocolate there (think chocolates on your pillow) can make a world (or five pounds) of a difference.

How to take note of these mindless quick treats? Food journal like its your job. Write down everything and you will likely find those places where extras are sneaking in. Already have a diet that rivals a fitness model's daily meals? Try switching up your workout to something new.

Theres a lot of science that shows your gut health can majorly affect your overall health. What does this mean for weight loss? Healthy gut equals a healthy bod, making sure that all systems are a "go" for getting rid of those last few pounds. The best way to do it? Eating as many fibrous veggies (microbes feast on the prebiotic fiber) and fermented foods as possible is key (think sauerkraut, kimchi and kefir), and consider taking a high-quality probiotic, since it can also benefit your digestive and immune systems.

Sleep is important for weight loss (and living a healthy life) as is eating from an empowered place and adding sweat sessions to your weekly routine. The research is pretty clear. If youre not getting enough zzzs (or enough quality zzzs) it could be the one factor holding you back from shedding those last few pounds.

Create a bedtime routine that you can do every night. Your mind will begin to get used to preparing for bed, helping your body feel more ready to relax and sleep. This could include having a cup of chamomile tea, lavender bath or even taking a magnesium supplement.

Excess and added sugars hide in all forms under the wrapping of most packaged foods. This one sneaky ingredient can be whats holding you back from feeling amazing after zipping up that little black dress. Do your own sugar detox. Read your labels and avoid all added sugar (yes, even your jarred pasta sauce, yogurt and ketchup are culprits of sneaking in the sweet stuff). Eat as many whole, real, unprocessed foods as possible and youll automatically be reducing your added sugar intake.

A diet laden with sodium causes your body to retain water. You know that feeling after a sushi meal? Yes, bloating and sluggishness, but the puffy feeling that lasts into the next morning is water retention. The last few pounds of weight youre trying your hardest to get rid of could be caused solely by fluid. Getting rid of it for good can make all of the difference in how good you feel when you throw on your favorite jeans in the morning.

Toss the salt shaker and hit the spice rack to your heart's content. High-sodium culprits include canned soup and cured meats like deli meat, which also contain nitrates (compounds that cause inflammation). If meat is a staple in your diet, skip the deli slices and grill your own at home with a low-sodium marinade, or use spices to make your own dry rub.

This is the easiest way to feel empowered eating until youre satisfied without piling on excess unwanted calories. Youll also reap the benefits of antioxidants from these nutrient-rich foods. Non-starchy vegetables are also water dense, meaning that youll get the extra dose of hydration, which keeps your metabolism revving at full speed, and that much closer to losing those last five pounds.

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