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ANNE Brewer should have been so excited about marrying her fianc, Sam. But her dream wedding dress turned out to be a nightmare.

I hated what I saw when I saw my reflection in the mirror, says Anne. My size 20 figure was spilling out, but I felt I had no option and bought the dress anyway.

A few days later I paid a visit to my doctor. I had been suffering from headaches and I was feeling tired all the time, so he did some blood tests. When the results came back, I was asked to go in immediately. They told me I had a fatty liver. I didnt drink very much alcohol so I couldnt understand, I was stunned.

The doctor went on to tell me that it was down to me being overweight. It was the wake-up call I needed. As a busy lawyer, I had been neglecting my health for far too long.

The following day, Anne, 27, joined Sarah Greenwoods Slimming World group in Silsden.

I was so nervous on my first night, she said. When I stepped on the scales, I weighed 15stone 10lb and at 5ft 2in, I felt like I was the biggest person in the room. The whole group made me feel at ease and I quickly felt supported. Sarah reassured me that losing weight wasnt going to happen overnight, she told me that it wasnt necessary to follow a restrictive regime or cut out food groups or embark on a very low-calorie diet to see significant results. She said filling-up on my favourite satisfying meals, cooked in a healthier, nutritious way would give me the results I wanted.

The first week didnt go well, but the next time she stepped on the scales shed lost 6lb.

My eating habits have now completely changed, she said. My job was so full on, so I regularly skipped breakfast and had a milky latte. I ate crisps and sandwiches for lunch and when I got home at night, tired after a long day, I would reach for my phone to order a takeaway or throw a ready-made curry or pasta dish in to the microwave. I would very rarely eat fruit and vegetables, I snacked on crisps and chocolate.

Now Ive ditched the microwave meals and I make healthier versions of cottage pie and lasagne from scratch. I love overnight oats for breakfast, soups and salads for lunches, and my trolley is filled with fruit and vegetables. My shopping bills were decreasing at the same time as my waistline, which was even better.

Sarah said she was delighted for Anne.

She added: Anne is a true inspiration, her determination has paid off and she has done amazingly well. When we went into lockdown in March 2020, I was so worried that many of my members would feel they couldnt continue lots of hurdles were getting in their way however everyone at Slimming World quickly got us up and running on a virtual platform so we could still support our members through the pandemic.

We know that group support is pivotal in our members success and without it I dont know what we would have done. I felt so lucky to be able to continue the role I love. Annes determination meant she could continue to lose weight through these tough times and that is what she did, along with many others.

Anne said: As the UK went into lockdown, I weighed 13st 4.5lb and when our dream wedding was cancelled (due to the pandemic), Sam and I were devastated. We made the decision to move the wedding to this year, that was the motivation I needed to carry on.

I feel so proud of myself. I have now lost four stone and weigh 11st 10lb. My fatty liver has decreased significantly, and my doctor is thrilled with how I have transformed my life.

I have a completely new mindset and to top it all off my wedding dress has had to be remade because I have dropped four dress sizes. My dream wedding is rebooked for July this year.

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Kryo, Inc., the parent company of sleep technology brand ChiliSleep, today announced that it has partnered with fitness equipment maker Sorinex Exercise Equipment, INC. This unites two businesses still run by founding families -- the Youngbloods and the Sorins -- and gives Sorinex customers premier access to ChiliSleep's award-winning, clinically researched sleep performance solutions that help athletes and top performers recover as well as they train.

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Sorinex has long touted the benefits of sleep to its customers, both to enhance muscle recovery and to improve the ability to train longer at peak performance.

ChiliSleeps temperature-regulated cooling mattress pads not only improve deep sleep, they also stimulate a natural boost in human growth hormone (HGH). Indeed, a whopping 70% of HGH release occurs during deep sleep. That means that increasing deep sleep equals more HGH, and more HGH equals greater muscle gains. Thus, more deep sleep equals stronger muscles.

"The key to unlocking the deepest sleep lies in temperature regulation. Whats so exciting about this partnership with Sorinex is that, when used in tandem with a finely-tuned strength and conditioning regimen, our complementary products help maximize recovery for performance athletes. The natural growth hormone boost is significantbetter than any supplement on the market!" said ChiliSleep CEO and Co-Founder Tara Youngblood.

"When the body is well-rested it is able to replenish glycogen stores, maintain testosterone levels, reduce inflammation, and boost motor skill development," according to Bert Sorin, Sorinex President.

"Being in the strength and conditioning world, we know that whether you're a coach, pro athlete, or student-athlete, the importance of sleep cannot be overstated," said Sorin. "Our customers look out for us, and we look out for them. This partnership with ChiliSleep is a natural fit and gives our loyal customers the best of the best in terms of performance and recovery."

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About ChiliSleep

ChiliSleep is a sleep technology brand focused on the future of sleep-driven health. As the original inventors of the worlds first hydro-powered, temperature-regulated sleep system, ChiliSleep is revolutionizing the way the world sleeps. ChiliSleeps award-winning sleep solutions chiliPAD and OOLER consistently outperform the competition in the cooling/warming mattress topper category. Consumer Reports recently ranked the OOLER a 5/5 and #1 overall, with chiliPAD coming in at #2. In 2019, Tech News World voted the OOLER "Product of the Year." For more information, please visit us at http://www.chilitechnology.com or on our social media channels @chilisleep.

About Kryo, Inc.

Kryo, Inc., the parent company of ChiliSleep, is the worlds leading innovator of temperature- regulated sleep solutions engineered to optimize health and wellness. Through core temperature-regulation products and wearable sleep devices, plus future coaching platforms, educational apps, and biofeedback features, ChiliSleep and Ebb provide clinically researched and drug-free sleep therapies to improve sleep quality. Founded by Tara and Todd Youngblood, Kryo introduced its first product, the chiliPAD, in 2007 and in 2019 was appointed Best Wellness Product for Powerful Moms in Business by Forbes. Kryo is currently ranked #615 on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Small Companies. For more information, please visit http://www.chilitechnology.com and inc.com/profile/kryo.

About Sorinex Exercise Equipment, Inc.

Sorinex is a family-owned strength training equipment company and is the most sought-after strength brand for professional teams, colleges, high schools, military bases, and athletes looking to build a home gym. Some of our innovations have changed the face of strength training forever, and can be found in almost any serious gym in the world. Our one-on-one process for creating custom solutions and branding for your unique situation sets us apart from other companies. When you go with Sorinex, you become a part of the Bosco Brotherhood. For more information, please visit us at http://www.sorinex.com or on Twitter @Sorinex.

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Working out is a good way of reducing fat and increasing muscle. Keeping in good shape helps the body stay fit and reduces the chance of developing certain health conditions.

Obesity is a rising health concern. Around 66.3% of adults in the United States have obesity or overweight.

This increase in obesity among U.S. adults is leading to a rise in conditions such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Staying physically active can help people maintain a moderate body weight.

Exercise also comes with other physical, mental, and social health benefits that can improve quality of life for people of all ages.

In this article, learn more about how often to work out for weight loss and muscle gain. This article also covers how to choose a workout based on current fitness levels.

Many workout types exist, and people use these differently depending on their fitness goals. One example of these types is high intensity interval training. This is a popular method that uses a combination of cardiovascular and strength-based fitness to achieve weight loss and muscle gain.

The benefits of working out overlap, but typically, cardiovascular exercises are better for weight loss, as they burn more overall body fat.

Strength-based exercises target specific muscle groups. These also burn calories, but unlike most cardiovascular techniques, the strength-based movements focus on individual areas of the body.

If a person goes from minimal physical activity to working out, they may find that progress is slow to begin with.

However, once the body gets used to the process, a persons metabolism starts to increase. Having a higher metabolism causes the body to burn more calories, even while it is resting.

Beginning a workout routine after not getting much physical activity for a while can put the body under stress and cause injury if a person starts too quickly. It is, therefore, best to start slowly and gradually increase the frequency, duration, and intensity of workouts.

Also, remember that being physically active will not lead to weight loss by itself. Eating a healthful, balanced diet must accompany an increase in exercise.

In general, losing weight relies on the persons body using more calories than it takes in.

The effect of how often a person works out on the weight they lose will vary based on individual factors, such as metabolism, diet, and the type of exercise they are performing.

A workout of moderate intensity will not burn as many calories as a more vigorously intense workout.

The World Health Organization (WHO) advise that healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 64 years perform 75 minutes of intense exercise or 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week.

The American College of Sports Medicine and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advise that people perform vigorously intense exercise sessions lasting for at least 20 minutes each on 3 days each week.

They also advise that people perform these vigorously intense sessions in addition to moderately intense exercise sessions that last for over 30 minutes on 5 days each week.

To control body weight, some studies suggest doubling these exercise periods.

This would mean allocating at least 150 minutes each week to intense exercise or 300 minutes to workouts of moderate intensity. When a persons aim is to lose body fat, they should try to increase the amount of time they spend on cardiovascular fitness.

It is difficult to say how often a person should work out for muscle gain, as there are many individual factors involved.

Focusing on only one muscle group will cause muscle gain in that area but may result in a person not focusing as much on other parts of the body. A good exercise program will include all the main muscle groups.

Depending on a persons fitness goals, they can either train these muscle groups individually, using exercises that isolate specific muscles, or at the same time, using full-body exercises.

To increase strength, a person may wish to decrease the number of repetitions they do but increase the intensity of the exercise. For example, this may mean lifting heavier weights but for fewer reps.

Increasing the number of repetitions with a lighter weight will help increase muscular endurance and burn fat in the area, which will make the muscle more visible.

A workout designed to build muscle may space training different muscle groups out over different days. For example, this could mean training the arms on a Monday and the legs on a Wednesday, with at least 48 hours rest between training sessions that target the same muscle group.

Workouts can take place in a gym, but they can also take place at home or outside. A persons individual preference will depend on which option is a more comfortable and motivational environment for them.

Below are some examples of weekly muscle-strengthening workouts that a person can perform anywhere.

Because these workouts target all the major muscle groups of the body, it is best to perform them on 3 or 4 days per week, leaving at least 48 hours rest between sessions.

Warmup:

Full-body workout routine:

Rest for 2 minutes, then repeat the workout routine two more times.

Cool-down:

Stretching at the start and end of each workout can help improve the flexibility necessary for the activity. However, although many people believe that this reduces the risk of injury, some sources suggest that this may not be the case.

Warmup:

Full-body workout routine (resting for 30 seconds between sets):

Rest for 2 minutes, then repeat the workout routine two more times.

Cool-down:

Warmup:

Full-body workout routine (resting for 30 seconds between sets):

Rest for 2 minutes, then repeat the workout routine three more times.

Cool-down:

People cannot just work out for a set number of hours each week and expect to lose weight or gain muscle.

The workouts must be challenging enough to make a difference. Also, working out should accompany a healthful and well-balanced diet.

To lose weight, a persons body should use up more calories than it takes in.

Engaging in physical activity of a low intensity but long duration will target weight loss, while exercise that is more intense will increase muscle strength.

It is important to stick with a workout regimen. Studies suggest that muscle-strengthening exercise programs may take 610 weeks of work before results begin to show.

Also, bear in mind that body weight may not change much if a person is losing fat but replacing it with muscle.

There are many ways to exercise. Find workouts that feel fun and motivating. Push to try new and harder things, but avoid overworking the body; otherwise, injuries may occur.

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If a new survey is any indication, this may be the year Americans get it together, health-wise. Working from home for most of 2020 meant easyaccess to the food pantry, and for 71 million Americans, unwanted weight gain.A new survey revealed that 60% of Americans want to feel healthier and 51% want to lose weight by exercising and changing their diets, including trying to eat more plant-based.

The survey, commissioned by biotechnology company Gelesis and released today, revealsamong1,012 adults polled,feeling healthieris the highest priority, followed closely by losing weight, and they are willing to try new diets and exercise routines to achieve their goals. Over one-third said they would even consider switching to a plant-based diet.

Respondents said they are open to trying new workout programs and adopting healthier diets:74% areinterested in trying a new exercise program to help them lose weight; 65% are open to making a change to their eating schedule.When it comes to diets,55% would consider trying a diet such as keto or Paleo, while 38% would consider making the shift to a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle to lose weight.

Health has taken on even greater importance since the pandemic began," said Elaine Chiquette, PharmD,Gelesis' Chief Scientific Officer. "While the majority of Americans gained weight during this challenging time, 2020 has also made many of us re-examine our habits."

She added: More than ever, we see people saying they need more support in their weight loss journey and focusing on how to live a healthier lifestyle. As we kick off 2021, we are all hopeful for a brighter, healthier future for America.

For 3 in 5 Americans,the weight loss journey is almost as miserable as being overweight. Respondents believe before the pandemic started, willpower, lack of time, and social lives held them back from losing weight. Now, 60% of Americans agree that losing weight has become more difficult over the past six months, not only because they lack willpower but also a lack of money and a support system.

Even with the obstacles they face, respondentsare hopeful that 2021 will be the yearthey adopt a healthier lifestyle. Of those surveyed, 25% would like this year to be the moment that they fit into skinny jeans; 22% would like to run a mile without stopping; 32% are motivated by the chance to feel good about their body in bathing suits, and 40% of Americans would just like to feel more confident in their own skin.

If the pandemic helps Americans decide to get healthier, change their diets to be more plant-based, and wake up to the importance of daily exercise, that would be a silver lining at last.

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If the year 2020 has taught us anything, its that our health takes priority.

In addition to the many societal changes of last year, the way we exercise has changed, too. With more people staying at home without access to gyms, the fitness landscape has transformed dramatically.

With 2021 upon us, we can expect to see even more changes to fitness culture. Industry experts are predicting massive shifts, so you may wonder what this year has in store.

Here are the top 9 fitness trends predicted for 2021.

With gym restrictions in place for the foreseeable future, consumers are expected to continue to invest in at-home fitness experiences.

According to a recent poll of 2,000 people by OnePoll, 75% of people believe its easier to stay fit at home. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, 64% of respondents stated that theyre more interested in at-home exercise than ever before.

As the uncertainty of the pandemic continues into 2021, its anticipated that most people will stick with at-home workouts, dedicating living space to personalized home gyms.

Notably, you can get in a good workout without needing to buy expensive equipment. The average American spent $95.79 on home gym equipment during quarantine considerably less than a gym membership.

With a pair of dumbbells and exercise bands, you can make getting in shape accessible and affordable.

Though using a home gym works for some people, many dont have enough space. Whats more, its possible to get in a good workout without spending a penny.

Going forward, expect to see more people utilizing free YouTube videos and exercise apps to guide them through workouts. Many of these exercises require minimal or no equipment and use your body weight for resistance.

Gym and boutique fitness studio closures during the pandemic led to a surge in sales of high-end workout equipment.

In fact, the treadmill and stationary bike company Peloton experienced a 232% increase in sales during the first quarter of 2020. Though these exercise machines require an initial investment, theyre hugely popular and highly rated.

Affluent customers are expected to create customized, fully equipped home gyms replete with items like high-end treadmills, stationary bikes, row machines, and workout mirrors.

Due to a surge in interest in whole-body health, many people are approaching fitness as one piece of a larger health puzzle rather than a way to simply gain strength. To that end, theyre balancing exercise with restorative activities like sleep and meditation.

As people become savvier about workouts, theyre using post-workout time to recover faster and enhance performance. Access to top-of-the-line recovery tools once reserved for professional athletes and physical therapists are making their way into homes.

Sales of products that soothe sore or tight muscles, improve circulation, and increase relaxation are expected to increase in 2021, just as they did the year prior.

Furthermore, people are increasingly focused on whole-body wellness, which involves treating all aspects of health, such as exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress, and mindfulness.

As such, theyll be looking for products, apps, and tools to help them track their progress, sleep better, and improve overall well-being.

Wearable devices have soared in popularity over the past decade. In fact, its predicted that by 2022 over 900 million people will wear these devices. By 2025, the industry is expected to be worth over $70 billion.

People will rely on these devices to provide detailed information about their health, sleep habits, and recovery, alongside personalized recommendations.

Over the course of the pandemic, people have become interested in combining exercise and mental relaxation to relieve stress. Fitness enthusiasts are looking for ways to promote physical and mental well-being in unison rather than as two separate activities.

Thus, yoga, pilates, and other mind-body activities are gaining popularity and expected to become a $66 billion industry by 2027. This figure includes in-person and virtual classes, equipment, and apparel.

Theres also a growing push for more intentional exercise, with focus placed on form and muscle activation instead of mindlessly going through the motions of a workout. These changes may improve workout quality and keep your mind focused on the task at hand (1).

If you cant attend in-person classes, you can easily find free yoga videos online or pay for a subscription.

Virtual fitness has surged in popularity as entire populations are now stuck at home. From platforms that allow athletes to train and compete in a virtual world to video games that get you moving and socializing, there are options for everyone.

Though physical or social distancing will be in place throughout 2021 in numerous locations, athletes are finding new ways to train and stay competitive. These include options from digital at-home cycling programs to online workout communities.

Users can log in to live or prerecorded workouts taught by real trainers and share their progress with peers. This industry is forecasted to be worth $30 billion by 2026.

Though training apps are popular, the video game industry is also incorporating fitness into their games by using body movement as the main controller.

You can play by yourself, with friends, or strangers online to get in a fun workout.

Staying indoors for most of 2020 and into the new year has been a difficult feat for most of us. Depending on where you live, you may have been allowed to go outside and get some much-needed activity.

One 2020 trend thats expected to continue are sports that naturally lend themselves to social distancing, such as golf, outdoor cycling, and surfing.

According to figures from Golf Datatech, the number of rounds played in August 2020 was up 20.6% from the year prior. Outdoor cycling has enjoyed a similar surge, with bicycle sales up 121%.

Surfing has gained traction along the East and West Coasts of the United States as a physically and mentally demanding sport. As such, these solo sports may continue to grow post-pandemic as a way to get outside while still practicing physical distancing.

In 2021 you can expect to see a huge shift in the fitness industry.

With ever-changing technology, the fitness industry is expected to keep up with the times and provide a more personalized approach to fitness and health.

From at-home workouts to virtual training and health monitoring, 2021 promises to make fitness more accessible and enjoyable for all.

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AMY: THEY ARE SESSIONS MADE OF VIRTUAL AIR-FIVES . AND ZOOM CLASS JUMPING JACK EXERCISES. >> AND IM GOING TO SHOW YOU HOW TO APPEAL YOUR APPLE. AMY: ATHLETES AND PLUNGERS ARE GETTING THEIR FEET WET WITH ALL SORTS OF ACTIVITIES THROUGH THIS VIRTUAL MOVEMENT. >> IM BEING ABLE TO DO IT IN A MODIFIED WAY. AMY: ATHLETES LIKE DAVID GODOY OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY ARE THRIVING IN THOSE MODIFIED WAYS. >> GOOD JOB EVERYBOD AMY: TAKING CHARGE AND LEADING THEIR OWN SESSIONS LIKE EXERCISE. IS CALLED QUARANTINED CUISINE. >> WERE STILL ABLE TO GET ENGAGED WITH OTHER ATHLETES. WERE ABLE TO GET ENGAGED WITH THE STAFF AND PERSONNEL. WEVE ABLE TO GET ENGAGED WITH THE VOLUNTEERS. AMY: INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES DESIGNED FOR ALL 8700 ATHLETES. >> I THINK YOU COULD DO SOMETHING PROBABLY FOUR NIGHTS A WEEK IF YOU WANTED TO WITH VIRTUAL MOVEMENT. AMY: VP OF LOCAL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, JEFF ABEL SAYS THEYRE ALSO VIRTUALLY TEACHING HOW TO RETURN TO PLAY. A WAY TO GET ATHLETES AND COACHES BACK WORKING OUT TOGETHER AND SAFELY. >> WHETHER THATS ON TRACK, ON THE BACCHII COURT, THE TENNIS COURT, THE GOLF COURSE, AND SO IT WAS A PHASED APPROACH TO GO FROM NO IN-PERSON PROGRAMS TO SOME IN-PERSON PROGRAMS, MAKING SURE THAT OUR COACHES AND OUR ATHLETES ARE WELL-TRAINED IN PHYSICAL DISTANCIN AMY: AND FOR NOW -- >> I JOINED THE VIRTUAL MOVEMENT BECAUSE I WANT TO BE HEALTHY. ENJOYING THE PARTY ONLINE - -- AMY: ATHLETES LIKE DAVID

Virtual MOVEment brings together Special Olympics Maryland athletes

Updated: 6:06 PM EST Jan 26, 2021

The Polar Bear Plunge is virtual this year, but it's not just the plunge -- athletes at home are creating and hosting many of their own social sessions to stay connected. The sessions are made up of virtual air-high-fives and Zoom class jumping jack exercises. Athletes and plungers are getting their feet wet with all sorts of activities through Virtual MOVEment. Special Olympics Maryland athletes like David Godoy, of Montgomery County, are thriving in those modified ways, taking charge and leading their own sessions, like exercise, and other programs, like this WWE social club and what's called "quarantine cuisine.""I'm being able to do it in a modified way," Godoy said. "We're still able to get engaged with other athletes. We're able to get engaged with the staff and personnel. We're able to get engaged with the volunteers."The inclusive experiences are designed for all 8,700 athletes. "I think you could do something, probably, four nights a week if you wanted to with Virtual MOVEment," said Jeff Abel, vice president of Local Program Development.Abel said they're also virtually teaching the athletes how to return to play, which is a way to get athletes and coaches back working out together and safely. "Whether that's on a track, on the bocce court, the tennis court, the golf course, and so, it was a phased approach to go from no in-person programs to some in-person programs, making sure that our coaches and our athletes are well-trained in physical distancing," Abel said.For now, athletes are enjoying the party online, plunging together through their Virtual MOVEment. "I joined the Virtual MOVEment because I want to be healthy," Godoy said. Proceeds from the Polar Bear Plunge go directly to funding programs, like the Virtual MOVEment, creating opportunities for Special Olympics athletes. Click here to register and see how to get involved with Special Olympics Maryland.

The Polar Bear Plunge is virtual this year, but it's not just the plunge -- athletes at home are creating and hosting many of their own social sessions to stay connected.

The sessions are made up of virtual air-high-fives and Zoom class jumping jack exercises. Athletes and plungers are getting their feet wet with all sorts of activities through Virtual MOVEment.

Special Olympics Maryland athletes like David Godoy, of Montgomery County, are thriving in those modified ways, taking charge and leading their own sessions, like exercise, and other programs, like this WWE social club and what's called "quarantine cuisine."

"I'm being able to do it in a modified way," Godoy said. "We're still able to get engaged with other athletes. We're able to get engaged with the staff and personnel. We're able to get engaged with the volunteers."

The inclusive experiences are designed for all 8,700 athletes.

"I think you could do something, probably, four nights a week if you wanted to with Virtual MOVEment," said Jeff Abel, vice president of Local Program Development.

Abel said they're also virtually teaching the athletes how to return to play, which is a way to get athletes and coaches back working out together and safely.

"Whether that's on a track, on the bocce court, the tennis court, the golf course, and so, it was a phased approach to go from no in-person programs to some in-person programs, making sure that our coaches and our athletes are well-trained in physical distancing," Abel said.

For now, athletes are enjoying the party online, plunging together through their Virtual MOVEment.

"I joined the Virtual MOVEment because I want to be healthy," Godoy said.

Proceeds from the Polar Bear Plunge go directly to funding programs, like the Virtual MOVEment, creating opportunities for Special Olympics athletes. Click here to register and see how to get involved with Special Olympics Maryland.

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February is American Heart Monthand cardiologists from the Mount Sinai Health System are sharing tips on heart disease prevention to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and COVID-19.

According to the American Heart Association, about one in three people with COVID-19 has cardiovascular disease, making it the most common underlying health condition. COVID-19 patients with underlying conditionsare six times more likely to be hospitalized and 12 times more likely to die than patients without any chronic health problems.Nearly half of adults in the United Statesmore than 121 million peoplehave some type of cardiovascular disease. It is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States; nearly 650,000 die from it every year. Yet heart disease is preventable 80 percent of the time.

Mount Sinai cardiologists say many patients are exercising less during the pandemic. Some are afraid of going outside and potentially exposing themselves to people who may have COVID-19. As a result, a subset of patients have run out of medication, putting them at risk of cardiac complications. Nutrition has become an issue as well: some cardiologists say 25 percent of their patients have gained up to 20 pounds because theyre not eating a healthy diet. A decline in mental health is also a contributing factor for worse eating habits and being less active.

It is critical to stay physically fit and in your best personal health to combat heart disease, COVID-19 infection and the post-COVID effects. We tell our patients that participating in home-exercise programs, taking a short walk, dancing, stretching, and even house cleaning will get them moving and make a difference. Keeping a good mental outlook is also key and its important for people to find ways to ensure that this happens by staying active, meditating, or simply doing things that make them happy, says Icilma Fergus, MD, Director of Cardiovascular Disparities at The Mount Sinai Hospital. During this pandemic some patients have expressed theyre dealing with stress, anxiety, insomnia, and depression. We discuss techniques to improve their mental and emotional wellness, which carries over to their cardiovascular health.

COVID-19s Impact on the Heart and Recovery

COVID-19 can cause an inflammatory response in the body, along with clotting that can impact the heart and how it functions. Mount Sinai researchers discovered that somehospitalized COVID-19 patients have structural damage after cardiac injury that can be associated with deadly conditions including heart attack, pulmonary embolism, heart failure, and myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart.

Non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients can also experience complications including heart rhythm disorders, hypertension, myocarditis, and chest pain that feels similar to a heart attack.Cardiologists say its important for COVID-19 survivorseven without cardiac symptomsto have a heart examtwo to three weeks after recovery,as there could be residual effects that may go undetected and lead to future health problems.

Foranyone who developed heart issues post-COVID-19, exercise should be delayed two to three weeks after resolution of symptoms including chest pain, palpitations, and shortness of breath.Remember to go slow as recovery from this illness is not a sprint; it is a marathon, explains Maryann McLaughlin, MD, Director of Cardiovascular Health and Wellness at Mount Sinai Heart.Anyone who has been diagnosed with myocarditis needs to be under a physicians direction when deciding to exercise, and competitive athletes may need three months to recover from the illness before returning to full routine.

Recovered COVID-19 patients with a history of heart attack, coronary artery disease, or cardiac stents, should get a monitored stress test before getting back to a full workout. Anyone who had chest pain while sick with COVID-19 should talk to their doctor about evaluation with an echocardiogram or other cardiac imaging.

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Vaccine Information

We are all anxious about receiving the vaccine. How? Who? When? While at this time there are no specifics, yet they will be coming. It is frustrating to be left wondering, especially after we have been living this for so long.

The Board of Health has updated the town website, I continue to check in with our State Association, Mass. Council on Aging Association, and Elder Affairs. The Board of Health and COVID teams attend weekly meetings. As soon as we have the information, we will be releasing it.

Please feel free to contact the COA if you have any other questions.

The weekly report features information on COVID-19 vaccine supply distribution, administration, and other data for Massachusetts.

Key metrics include:

Number of doses of vaccine shipped and administered;

Number of people vaccinated;

Vaccine distribution numbers by county;

Age and race/ethnicity breakdowns of those receiving vaccines; and

Vaccines administered by different types of providers.

Coffee and Conversation

Select Board Chairman Eric Johnson Friday, Jan. 29, at 10 a.m. via Zoom.

State Rep. David Linsky Friday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. via Zoom.

Email coadirector@sherbornma.org or call the office to register.

Emergency Preparedness Training

Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 10:30 a.m.

This free training will be presented by the Massachusetts Office on Disability on Zoom.

Are you prepared for an environmental disaster or emergency? This training funded by the Department of Homeland Security gives you the knowledge and supplies you need to be ready. You will learn about emergency response resources and procedures within the local community and the individual steps you can take to be prepared.

Participants who qualify will receive a free emergency go kit. Please register ahead of time Go Packs are limited, so sign up today. Register by calling the COA office or email coadirector@sherbornma.org.

Need a New Mask?

The COA has a supply of masks. If you need a new one, please contact the office and we will make arrangements to get one to you.

Exercise classes

Now you can start exercising at the beginning or end of the day. Your first class is free.

Every Thursday, join us for a weekly walk at 10 a.m. Meet us at the Holliston Rail Trail at the Gazebo. Weather permitting.

Vinyasa Yoga

Mondays, 9-10 a.m.

Tone and Stretch

Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

NEW - Zumba Gold

Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.

Cardio, Core and More

Fridays, 11-11:45 a.m.

Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link and instructions. Contact the COA (508-651-7858 or coaprograms@sherbornma.org) for details.

Sand for Seniors

Are you in need of sand and salt this winter?

The Sherborn COA, along with Sherborn DPW, are happy to assist you in delivering SAND FOR SENIORS.

If you are a senior living in Sherborn and could use some sand this winter for your walkways, give us a call. We have a limited number of 5-gallon buckets that will be filled with a sand/salt mixture from the DPW garage and delivered right to your home sometime in the coming weeks by a team of dedicated volunteers and staff.

Supplies are limited, so please contact the COA office if you want to be put on the list for delivery. Call us at 508-651-7858 or email coaprograms@sherbornma.org the following information: Your name, address, and if you already have a bucket that needs refilling or if youre in need of a new bucket. Also, indicate where you would like the bucket left.

Join the Friends of the COA

The Friends of the Sherborn Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization established in 2008 by the late Peggy Sacuto, was a longtime Sheborn resident an advocate for older adults. The Friends mission is to assist and work closely with the Sherborn COA.

Additionally, The Friends fundraise for programs, events, projects, facilities or support services for Sherborns older adults, their families and caregivers. They help to supplement the town budget which allows us to provide more offerings during the year.

They have openings for new members. Anyone that is interested in learning more about the Friends are welcome to contact one of the board members or attend an upcoming Friends board meeting. Would you like to learn more about the Friends? Contact Audrey Raycroft on how you can become involved. Her email address is: araycroft@comcast.net or call her at 508-954-2647.

Firewood for Seniors

The firewood program for those 65 and over has begun. If you are 65 and over you can order firewood (1/3 cord) on a first-come, first-serve basis and the Mens Group known as the Nipmucs will deliver it to your home. The cost is $80 for 1/3 cord. For those under 65, you can call and have your name placed on a waiting list. Your cost is $115 for the 1/3 cord.

Please call the Council on Aging office at 508-651-7858 as they will help coordinate the delivery.

The Nipmucs are looking for men to help them split wood in the Town Forest. You can contact Charlie Williams at 508-395-9049 to sign up to help. It's a great way to exercise and get some fresh air.

Sherborn Library news

The Sherborn Library now has an outdoor book drop open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A huge thank you to the Friends of the Sherborn Library for their generous donation to make this possible.

The library will quarantine returns for 72 hours, so items will remain on your account for longer than usual.

SHINE Appointments

The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone…on Medicare) program offers free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare. While in-person appointments are not being scheduled, help is available by phone. You can call the COA office and we will coordinate the appointment with you.

Scam Alert

Never give your Medicare number, your Social Security number, your bank account information, your credit card numbers or any other personal information to someone you do not know and trust.

Trash Pick-Up

If you are an older adult or considered to be someone at-risk if exposed to the coronavirus, please do not visit the Sherborn Transfer Station. Out of concern for the health and safety of our older adult residents and those at elevated risk, the town of Sherborn is working with Ruane & Father to provide rubbish pick-up services with the fee being waived.

Please call the COA Office at 508-651-7858 for pick-up or emailcoadirector@sherbornma.org

Connected to the Town

Please rely on reliable news sources for information. The town is working hard to keep the website updated as changes take place. Click on the red banner on the home page.

Free rides to medical appointments or treatment, along with weekly trips to Roche Brothers or Market Basket are available through the Council on Aging. Please contact us if you have any questions or for transportation voucher.

Nursing Home Hotline: The hotline is staffed seven days a week from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Staffers coordinate with state agencies to find answers to callers questions. Call 617-660-5399 anytime to connect with the hotline.

Alzheimers Association: 24/7 Hotline at 800-272-3900

Department of Public Health website at mass.gov/2019coronavirus, the World Health Organization at https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019. Both sites are updated with more information on a regular basis. You can also link to these sites on the home page of the town website at http://www.sherbornma.org.

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The Therapeutic Community (TC) is a classic concept in addiction intervention that emerged in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. It is an approach based onpeer support and many and varied activities, which in themselves function as a therapeutic intervention.

Today the concept has evolved and many of these communitiesare locatedin urban areas. The Club Magic Extremadura Deportivo-Social currently collaborates in two of them: La Garrovilla(Mrida) and Arca de No(Badajoz) the lattercontinues to usea traditional approach. In both centres, our club uses its methodology of Cognitive Training through Chess, in this casecalled Cognitive Rehabilitation in black and white, whichis supported by the highest official body in Extremadura in the fight against addictions, the Technical Secretariat of Drug Addictions of the Junta de Extremadura.

Fundamentals of Chess Openings

Starting out in chess is difficult, and this DVD aims to reduce that stress. Designed for beginner levels in openings, a brief introduction to the reasons we play some of the most common moves in popular openings like the Spanish and Sicilian is given.

Leontxo Garca giving a talk at Garrovilla| Photo: Juan Antonio Montero

We started working in the Therapeutic Communities in 2010, and since then we have not stopped, even in the fateful year of the pandemic. We suspended face-to-face attendance in March 2020, but we adapted quickly, designing a strategy that has allowed us to work remotely by editing videosand preparing series of exercises so that they could continue with the work, which consists of recovering the cognitive functions (attention, memory, etc.) deteriorated by drug use, with the help of chess.

A chess session atArca de No | Photo: Juan Antonio Montero

A decade later,overthree hundred peoplehave participated in this program. They have had stays of varying lengths in the centres, with an average duration of 6 months. We provide two one-and-a-half hour sessions per week, which makes fora real intervention-rehabilitation program that meets the most rigorous guidelines. I think this is a great merit for a program based on chess.

Most of the exercises meet the validated parameters for rehabilitation programs. The sessions we teach in the therapeutic communities focus on improving focal attention, divided attention, perceptual discrimination, organization of information, execution of cause-effect actions, logical reasoning, spatialreasoning, working memory, short-term memory, auditory-visual attention and/or memorization skills, etc. Our main working resource is an exhibitionboard we do not use individual chessboards. Participants in the sessions can only use their brains, although sometimes they are invited to solveexercises on paper.

Working on recovering cognitive skills | Photo: Juan Antonio Montero

In each session, one or two specific cognitive skills are selected. Sometimes several of them may coincide in a single exercise, as in the case of executive functions in an exercise where they have to solve how many moves are necessary to return a number of pieces to their original squares.

Cognitive skills are put into practice in each part of the session. For example, we could spend one part of the session doing a working memory exercise with a position in which there arefour pawns on the board. They are given 1 or 2 minutes to memorize the positionand must reproduce the position one by one on the board. Their initial success is used to motivate them and increasethe difficulty, adding pieces, one by one, to the initial position, until a chess positionwith a larger number of pieces is presented.

In the second part, we could focus on another skill and perform an attention exercise, placing different pieces in the centre of the board and asking direct questions about piece counting and discrimination: how many pawns there are, how many knights and bishops on light squares, how many white knights and bishops on darksquares, how many black rooks on lightsquares, and so on.

The programnever stops it is active all year round, and it is not a standard course. It is a complementary therapy to the ones developed in the centre and, as I already pointed out, the objective is to recover cognitive capacities (attention, memory, executive functions, logical reasoning, perception) deteriorated after many years of exposure to addictive behaviours.

Practical Chess Strategy: The Bishop

When it comes to strategy, one of the key things that chess professionals understand much better than amateur players is the role of the bishop which is the key theme on this video course.

Carmen Quesada, Juan Antonio Montero and Leontxo Garca| Photo: Juan Antonio Montero

There is no beginning, no first session, as there isno final session.We do not go through levels 1 to 10, as if we were followinga syllabus. It is not like that. There is a progression and a scale of difficulty that helps us to plan the work for each week, depending on the degree of cognitive deterioration and how longthe participants have been working in the program, among other factors. It is always possible to start from scratch(the simplest exercises in each cognitive area) recurrently throughout the program.

Helping deal with addictions | Photo: Juan Antonio Montero

In that sense, our work is circular. We start by getting to know the interests of the participants: what they know about chess beforehand andwhether they are familiar with these modern methodologies the pure and traditional game is not usually explored, although some participants know a bit about the game from the start. After several weeks, others get into the rhythm of solving the exercises, with some achieving real feats such as memorizing the position of more than 20 pieces in a single session. After a while theymove on to other activities or leave the program, and we start again with new participants.

At the end of the day, we remain there while many participants enter and leavethe centres. Some decide to stay and workas volunteers in the centres, and become an essential support for the newcomers, bearing in mind that many only think of chess asan intellectual challenge that is unassailable for them which is not the case. That is why the work on motivation and self-esteem is also part of this rehabilitation in black and white.

Four hours a week are dedicated to reversing the effects of prolonged years of addictive behaviour, so that the participants canresume a game which, despite not having all the pieces in place, can still be won.

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Its natural the moment you go on a weight loss program to want to see results right away. If youre going about losing weight in a sensible waymeaning youre using a sustainable approach and not a fad diet thats too low on calories and nutrientsyoure probably going to notice some kind of weight loss pretty quickly. At first, you might just feel lighter or less bloated. Then you start noticing more and more places that youre losing weight. That said, it might take other people a moment to catch on.

Even if it feels like its taking a while, you should still see some noticeable defining moments along your weight loss journey that can help you stay motivated toward reaching your goals. Heres what to keep in mind when it comes to what you'll notice:

As a rule of thumb, healthy weight loss is anywhere from 1 to two pounds per week. At this rate, men could lose anywhere from four to eight pounds in one month and eight to 16 pounds in two months, says Ilyse Schapiro MS, RD, CDN.

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One pound of body weight is equivalent to 3,500 calories. So, in order to lose one to two pounds each week, men should aim for reducing their daily caloric intake by 500 calories, she says. If youre losing more weight than that, you may not be meeting your calorie and nutrition needs, and may not be setting yourself up for long-term success.

If you cut carbs, you often lose water weight, and you may feel leaner quickly (although once you add back in the carbs, you get that water back, but by that time, you may have lost actual body weight, too).

Sometimes, youll notice weight loss in how your clothes fit first. Looser clothes indicate weight loss, sometimes before the scale does. Be careful of the scale as your only indicator for weight changes, as many factors can affect this number, says Schapiro.

Sodium and water balance, diet and physical activity habits, sleep duration, body temperature, and time of day are all things that can change the readout on the scale.

There is currently no research that pinpoints where men lose weight firstweight loss efforts and success are different for everyone. Some of my patients lose weight in their face first, and some in their belly, and some in other areas, says Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN.

One way to keep track of the fact that youre losing is to take a waist circumference and track it over time. Bonus: This measurement is also a good indicator of health (for good health, mens waists should be less than 40 inches in circumference).

Since there are likely more Zoom interactions than physical encounters today, it may be difficult for others to notice your weight loss progress at first if youre not someone who loses weight in your face and neck right away.

If youre lacking positive comments from others, dont let it get in the way of your progress. Instead of focusing on external validation, celebrate your success and know that your personal recognition is worth more than a thousand compliments from others, Kirkpatrick says.

Men can experience weight changes at different times, at different intervals, and for different reasons. Theres no set amount of time it takes to notice weight loss. Sometimes its more important to track how consistent you are with your effortsalways something to celebrate therethan to track what the scale says, which can disappoint you and not completely relate to your efforts.

Stop worrying about how long it takes to notice weight loss and focus on the process of doing it. The weight will come off, without the stress of wishing it would happen faster.

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