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Charlie Hunnam includes ‘making love’ in his fitness regimen – Page Six
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Sex is an important part of staying fit, according to Charlie Hunnam.
Along with running, swimming, jumping rope, hiking and jiu-jitsu, the Sons of Anarchy star tries to make love as often as he can.
Thats an important part of fitness, he said in the latest issue of Mens Health, adding,Theres no reason you cant be active at 70. I want to run up mountains at that age.
And while many women would line up to help him in that particular area, the 36-year-old actor has been off the market for over a decade.
In 2013, Hunnam and his jewelry designer girlfriend, Morgana McNelis, bought a ranch.
Betweenshooting movies like Papillon and King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, he still finds time to train daily.
We are supposed to be very active animals, he told the mag, Its our DNA. Sweating is how I change my oil every day. I just feel happier, more positive, energized, and disciplined if I work out.
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Walk with a Doc is a prescription for fun and fitness – Dayton Daily News
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Improving your overall health and fitness level might be as simple as spending more time in the great outdoors and less time in the waiting room.
The United States Surgeon General recognized walking as one of the single most important things people can do for their health and promoted it with the Step it Up! The Surgeon Generals Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities program.
Local organizations are doing their part to motivate people to lace up their walking shoes. Five Rivers MetroParks, in conjunction with Dayton Childrens and Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton, is offering a program that connects medicine and nature. Walk with a Doc is designed to encourage healthy physical activity in people of all ages. Participants can spend time with a local physician and improve their overall fitness without making an appointment.
This effort fits in well with our mission and that of the Leave No Child Inside initiative, said Doug Horvath, MetroParks education coordinator. The doctor is another voice from the community that people trust.
The next Walk with a Doc event is slated for March 25 at Englewood MetroPark.
One of our roles has been to encourage them to locate at park facilities with nature play nearby, Horvath said. We know how beneficial nature play is.
According to Horvath, the benefits of nature play can run the gamut from helping to mitigate hyperactivity to improving eye development and creating a greater sense of inquiry.
Walk with a Doc got its start in 2005 with Dr. David Sabgir, a cardiologist from Columbus, who had a strong desire to effect behavior change in his patients. A decade later, the program stretches from coast to coast. A few local practices host Walk with a Doc events in addition to this new MetroParks program.
The walk encourages people to get outside and connect to nature, and allows physicians to engage with community members while being active, said Lauren Lemons, MetroParks community engagement coordinator. Dayton Childrens physicians will be available to answer questions during the program, so its a great opportunity for parents and families.
The walks are designed with adults and children in mind along easily navigable MetroParks trails. Horvath is hopeful that the program will extend throughout the year and incorporate other MetroParks facilities around the Miami Valley.
While the benefits of walking are plentiful, the benefit of a newfound appreciation of the great outdoors is priceless.
It opens up a lifetime of free entertainment, Horvath said with a smile.
WALK WITH A DOC
What: A guided hike with a local physician sponsored by Five Rivers MetroParks, Dayton Childrens and the Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton
When: March 25, 10 a.m.
Where: Englewood MetroPark, Patty Shelter
Free and open to the public
WHY WALK?
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Saugerties residents suggest ‘aquatic fitness center’ for Cantine – Hudson Valley One
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Cantine Field offers plenty of recreation opportunities, but no place to swim.
Local resident Dan Gelfand is trying to drum up interest in building a $5-million aquatic fitness center at the 120-acre Cantine Memorial Field complex. It would be like the facility at Bard College and a fantastic investment for the future, said Gelfand, a swim instructor at the YMCA in Kingston and the owner of a number of commercial buildings in the village of Saugerties.
Last year, Alex Rappoport, an award-winning cinematographer and film editor, went to a seminar in Virginia held by US Swimming Build-a-Pool program to learn about aquatic fitness centers, which are health and wellness locales that provide fitness for the body and mind. In an effort to judge community interest in such a facility at the Cantine complex, Rappoport invited a number of community leaders and local business owners to a focus meeting at the Frank Greco Senior Center Monday night.
Mark Smith, co-chair of the Saugerties Chamber of Commerce who attended the meeting, said there did seem to be an interest in such a facility. Because Cantine is owned by the town of Saugerties and overseen by the towns Department of Parks and Recreation, a number of approvals would be needed, including from Parks and Recreation, the town board and the town planning board. Additionally, the $5 million would have to be raised for construction of the facility, something that Gelfand believes would be doable.
Rappoport said experts in facility operations would be needed from outside the area.
There were no specifics on how the general public would be able to use the facility. The Cantine complex is open for public use. The proposed fitness center, which would have a pool, aquatic exercise areas and land-based exercise equipment, would be a club for members.
It is important to stress that this would not be a recreational facility, but rather a community health center offering diverse education, fitness and training programs for both swimmers and non-swimmers of all ages and abilities, Rappoport said in an email to members of the focus group.
The Bard College facility offers swimming, aquatic fitness classes, as well as the type of exercise equipment found in many health clubs.
Gelfand said he could see people from all over the tri-county area (Ulster, Greene, Columbia) coming to use this facility. This would be a year round facility and would be a great place for kids to learn how to swim, and for older residents to exercise, Gelfand said. This is a terrific idea, and something the area could use.
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No matter how old you are, the YMCA has got an exercise program perfect for you – The Bellingham Herald
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The Bellingham Herald | No matter how old you are, the YMCA has got an exercise program perfect for you The Bellingham Herald Mary Whitten of Bellingham and other participants enjoy the exercise class SilverSneakers conducted by YMCA fitness instructor Lesley Jones-Steinmetz in November 2015 at the Whatcom Family YMCA in Bellingham. Paul Conrad For The Bellingham ... |
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Best way to slow aging? Exercise. But not just any kind. – Sacramento Bee
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Medical News Today | Best way to slow aging? Exercise. But not just any kind. Sacramento Bee "Based on everything we know, there's no substitute for these exercise programs when it comes to delaying the aging process," Dr. Sreekumaran Nair, senior author of the study and a diabetes researcher at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, told ... How exercise -- interval training in particular -- helps your mitochondria stave off old age Exercise prevents cellular aging by boosting mitochondria Interval training exercise could be a fountain of youth |
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Girls on the Run uses exercise to teach goal setting – WBIR.com
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March 8, 2017: Girls on the Run is an after-school program that teaches lessons about self esteem through exercise.
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Girls on the Run program at Spring Hill Elementary practices interval training
Emily Bloyd vividly remembers the lessons she learned as an 8-year-old in the after-school program Girls on the Run. Now a senior in high school, she teaches self-esteem to 8 to 10-year-olds as a volunteer coach in the same program.
Admittedly, it wasn't an easy journey for her.
"Growing up through my high school years, I went away from the beliefs of Girls on the Run. Self-confidence? I didn't really have that," saidBloyd, now 17.
During Bloyd's freshman year, she developed an eating disorder and struggled for two years. After treatment, she was able to gain her health and confidence back.
"To think about these third and fifth grade girls, I don't want them to have to go through what I went through," she said.
Though she doesn't talk about her personal struggles, she uses her life experiences to help guide her lessons.
"(When) I went in, I knew I was supposed to be teaching these girls something and I got so much back instead. I only hope they got as much out of it as I did," she said.
Girls on the Run program at Spring Hill Elementary leans in for a encouragement huddle
Girls on the Run has after-school programs at 19 elementary schools in Knox, Loudon, Blount, Anderson and Sevier counties. Twice a week, volunteer coaches teach lessons about goal setting through exercise based on a provided curriculum. The girls are encouraged to cheer each other on.
"The first part is learning about having a healthy relationship with yourself. I don't think there's anyone out there that has a perfectly functioning relationship with themselves," said Kelly Eldridge, executive director of Girls on the Run of Greater Knoxville.
Eldridge started as a coach in 2009 and fell in love with the program.
"What I find kind of remarkable is every season I have at least one or two parents who say, 'Is there a moms on the run? Is there a way I can learn some of these lessons too?' Anyone can benefit from self-acceptance," she said.
Girls on the Run program at Spring Hill Elementary practices interval training
Participants prepare all season for a non-competitive 5K race where their families and the community cheer them on. You can sign up here.
Girls on the Run is looking for volunteer coaches to give an hour and a half twice a week for 10 weeks in the spring or fall. You do not have to be a runner to coach.
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YMCA campaign aims to make its programs accessible to all – New Jersey Herald
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Posted: Mar. 9, 2017 12:01 am
HARDYSTON -- Every dollar donated through the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges annual campaign each year goes directly toward operating costs and programs for families and individuals that may not otherwise be able to afford them.
This year, the Metro YMCA set a goal to raise $1 million among its six branches -- Sussex County Y, Fairview Lake Y, East Orange Y, South Mountain Y, Wayne Y, and Essex Y -- to ensure that everyone in the community has access to vital community programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
"We raise funds through the relationships we have built with our members and with those throughout Sussex County who believe and support in our mission to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility," said Jennifer Gardner, executive director of the Sussex County Y.
The Sussex County Y has a goal of raising $205,000 this year and Gardner said that through those donations, the Y is able to provide free memberships to sixth- to eighth-graders, providing them a safe place to be after school and at night. "Raised funds, which always stay at each branch, will also be used to provide reduced membership rates for adults, families and seniors who can't afford the YMCA's services and a free week of water safety classes to the youth in the community," Gardner said.
Although this year's campaign began in January, donations started coming in from YMCA board and staff members in November. Nearly $17,000 has been donated from staff members alone.
The county YMCA raised close to $205,000 during last year's circus-themed campaign and provided assistance to 323 youths, families, adults, and seniors.
This year's theme, "Get on Board," symbolizes the YMCA's "efforts to launch us to cause central," Gardner said.
"We have used a space theme to help raise awareness that we are trying to reach new levels with our ability to help those in need in our community," she said. "Now, we are asking the community and members to get on board with us."
The Fairview Lake YMCA, located along the Kittatinny Ridge in Stillwater, has a goal of raising $107,000. The monies raised will be used for the programs offered including sleep-away summer camps, family programs, environmental education and conferences.
During the kickoff of the campaign, held at the Hanover Manor in East Orange on Jan. 23, Metro YMCA President and CEO Richard K. Gorab urged the community to come together during "these challenging times" to invest in children and neighbors in need.
"So many people lack opportunities to thrive because of unemployment and underemployment, poverty, chronic disease, educational disparities, and other problems that eat away the very fabric of our communities," he said.
In addition to providing reduced membership rates, the Sussex County YMCA provides community programs that include the Y First Physicians Referral Program, where doctors prescribe 12 weeks of free exercise to eligible patients in lieu of medication for a variety of chronic diseases where exercise is shown to provide a positive outcome.
The Sussex County YMCA also provides LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a free, 12-week program designed for adults who are undergoing or who have completed their cancer treatment.
The program is designed to empower survivors to regain their health through two, 75-minute classes each week in a small group setting, as well as full access to YMCA facilities.
For more information about the programs at the Sussex County YMCA or to get on board and help support the mission of the YMCA, visit metroymcas.org/give and select "Sussex County YMCA."
Lori Comstock can also be reached on Twitter: @LoriComstockNJH or by phone: 973-383-1194.
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Trying to lose weight fast? Controversial diet guru Steve Miller says an AFFAIR will help – Express.co.uk
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The health pundit has claimed most obese people are comfort eating because they are in a dead relationship.
The majority of overweight people who are single, he says, are too fat to attract a partner.
Hypnotherapist Mr Miller, host of Fat Families on Sky1, says an affair with a new healthy partner could be exactly what they need to slim down. This comes after he said in an interview with Express.co.uk that he thought fat shaming was a good thing.
Shockingly, he thinks an affair will not only help them to lose weight but also to regain their self esteem and health and he warns against the many diseases that are associated with being obese.
He believes many overweight people would find health benefits through cheating on their partners.
Turning the attention to the partners of overweight people, he also claims many obese people dont even realise they are in dangerous relationships with feeders who encourage them to eat fatty junk food in a bid to make them gain even more weight.
Mr Miller thinks many of these so-called feeders are actually chronically insecure themselves and secretly want their partners to become obese so they become more dependent upon them.
Now he is calling on fat people to dump their partners and start a new relationship instead but warns that their new partner mustnt be overweight.
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I see a lot of clients who are fat because they are in a relationship that is dull, habitual and sex free
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This is because, he says, the health benefits of having an affair will only come by choosing a slim person to have a love affair with.
He said: I see a lot of clients who are fat because they are in a relationship that is dull, habitual and sex free.
"A lot of the reason we get fat is because we are in relationships with those we shouldn't be. We turn to food to fill the void.
"Partners can also become feeders because they are controlling bullies living in fear we may leave them for someone else.
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"Yes the dreary partner you are with is a killer in disguise because feeding yourself to create comfort will probably trigger cancer, stroke and heart disease.
"I am calling on the people of Britain to get ballsy, have an affair and take steps to end a dead relationship for the sake of becoming fat free.
"Don't feel guilty for having an affair, go create excitement with a new lover and see yourself depending less on food for comfort. Tell the feeder you live with that it's over immediately and make arrangements to leave them.
But be choosy as you move on and find new love. If they are fat then beware as they will probably be a feeder. Instead seek out the slim alternative."
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Should You Skip Breakfast to Lose Weight? – EcoSalon
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Everyone always says that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And if you want to lose weight, starting your day with a hearty meal is crucial. Im here to dispute this claim. In fact, onceI started skipping breakfast, I started losing weight and its definitely not because I was starving myself.
Please dont just eat breakfast first thing in the morning because you think you should. Eat breakfast because youre hungry. The early morning is a great time to let your digestive system do its work from the night before. Especially if you tend to eat a later, heavier dinner. While you might not want to skip breakfast entirely, why not wait a few minutes after you wake up until you feel hungry?
If you do wake up starving, consider starting your day by drinking 16 to 24 ounces of water. This can increase your metabolism by as much as24 percent, according to some experts.Water also helps the body detox from the night before while giving the colon a cleanse and revving up the digestive system if necessary.Not to mention that drinking water first thing in the morning also makes your skin glow. Whats not to like?
More research is being done on the benefits of intermittent fasting. The least painful and most effective time to fit in a short fast (around 15 hours) is between dinner and breakfast. That means that if you eat dinner around 7 pm than you should wait at least until 10 am the next day to eat your next meal. For some of us, this isnt realistic, but you can take baby steps that make a big difference. For example, dont snack after dinner. Try and drink a glass water before your first meal. But if you can fit in a mini fast, its worth it and the first part of the day is the easiest time to accomplish it. Heres why:
A study published in the January 2005 edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that on days of mini fasts fat oxidation increased, making fasting an effective tool for weight loss among participants.Reduced insulin is also important for staving off type-2 diabetes.
One study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that mini fasts increased the production of the human growth hormone (GH) in the body. GH is responsible for increasedfat burning and metabolism in the body.
Intermittent fasting has been shown to reduce belly fat and increase metabolism by as much as three to eight percent over a 24-week period. A study published in the January 1990 edition of the Journal of Physiology found that fasting for 48 hours at a time increased the basal metabolism in normal weight individuals. Another study published in the July 2011 edition of Obesity Reviews found that fasting decreases body fat and mass.
Other research has shown that intermittent fasting can help the body with cellular waste removal. As mentioned above, much of the bodys digestion and detoxing is done over night. If you give food a rest after your last meal of the day, youre giving your body more time to detoxify. More specifically, a study published in the August 2010 issue of Autophagy found that fasting is usually a safe, inexpensive, and useful means of reducing oxidative stress.
According to Dr. Axe, fasting can help with hormone regulation. Specifically, it helps with the regulation of leptin, the hormone in the body that tells you when youre hungry and when youre satiated. When leptin is off in the body, it makes it difficult to stop eating, which is obviously problematic forweight loss. Its been shown that fat people have high levels of leptin in their systems.
Skipping breakfast or intermittent fasting in general is not a good idea for everyone. And many doctors note the importance of a healthy breakfast to get your metabolism rolling. For some people, a healthy breakfast like thisVegan Peanut Butter Granola Recipeor this Protein-Packed Tofu Scramblemakes a lot more sense. These individuals should abstain from fasting:
When youre pregnant, fasting for any period of time has been shown to produce ketone bodies, molecules produced by the liver during periods of low food intake that can negatively impact the fetus. Dehydration is especially dangerous during pregnancy because it can cause preterm delivery. Pregnancy is never a good time to abstain from food.
Women who are breastfeeding should not skip breakfast. First and foremost, youre super hungry when youre breastfeeding, so just try not to eat! But even if you could bear it, over a long period of time, it could impact milk production. Save fasts for after youve finished breastfeeding, especially within the first year when breastmilk is still a major componentof your babys diet.
If you work out hard first thing in the morning, fasting could impact your performance. For some of us, working out in the morning is essential to fitting it in. Especially if youre training for a race or youre an athlete. You may need the fuel to get your body going in the morning. If this is the case with you,fasting in general may not be the best idea.
Additionally, dont fast by drinking a bunch of caffeine to keep you from eating. Caffeine without food can leave you feeling jittery. If you crave caffeine in the morning but youre not a fan of anxiety, add a tablespoon or two of coconut oil or grassfed butter to your coffee to balance out your caffeine with some good fats.
Some of us relish the morning ritual of breakfast. Orange juice, oatmeal, and eggswhats not to like? If youre not willing to give up this ritual, maybe consider dropping in a mini-fast periodically in another part of the day instead.
The point is NOT to starve yourself. An intermittent fast in the morning is all about giving your system a break and then enjoying moderate meals throughout the rest of the day. If it feels like youre starving yourself and then overeating at lunch and dinner, this is not for you. Were all different and we all respond differently to food.
Do you skip breakfast? Have you found that its helpful for weight loss? We want to know! Drop us a line via Twitter @EcoSalon.
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Fewer heavy Americans trying to lose weight – CBS News
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CHICAGO -- Fewer overweight Americans have been trying to lose weight in recent years, and researchers wonder if fat acceptance could be among the reasons.
The trend found in a new study occurred at the same time obesity rates climbed.
Socially accepted normal body weight is shifting toward heavier weight. As more people around us are getting heavier, we simply believe we are fine, and no need to do anything with it, said lead author Dr. Jian Zhang, a public health researcher at Georgia Southern University.
Another reason could be people abandoning efforts to drop pounds after repeated failed attempts, Zhang said.
The researchers analyzed U.S. government health surveys over nearly two decades from 1988 through 2014. The surveys involved in-person physical exams and health-related questions including asking participants if theyd tried to lose weight within the past year. More than 27,000 adults aged 20 to 59 were included. They were not asked to explain their answers.
In the early surveys, about half the adults were overweight or obese. Those numbers climbed to 65 percent by 2014. But the portion of overweight or obese adults who said they were trying to slim down fell from 55 percent to 49 percent in the study.
Body mass index, a measure of height and weight, determines weight status. Those with a BMI of 25 to 29 are considered overweight; 30 and above is obese. A BMI of 30 generally reflects being about 50 pounds above your ideal weight.
The study results were published Tuesday in theJournal of the American Medical Association.
Dr. Scott Kahan, director of a weight-loss clinic in Washington, said the study is important and echoes previous research. He acknowledged that it has become more acceptable in some circles to be overweight, but that many patients still feel stigmatized. He said many come to his center after repeated attempts to lose weight and some give up for a while out of frustration.
The study found obesity was most common among black women -- 55 percent were obese in the most recent survey years, and there was a big decline in black women trying to lose weight. Whether thats because of fat acceptance, dieting frustration or other reasons is not known.
Zhang said theres a positive side to fat acceptance, if it means people feel less ridiculed for their weight. But obesity can increase risks for heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other ailments.
The findings are a very serious concern, he said.
We should forget the words fat or obesity, Zhang said, adding that a healthy lifestyle may be an effective way to help people lose weight.
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