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Following other videos where he recreated the diets and training routines of movie stars like Jason Momoa and Mark Wahlberg, fitness YouTuber Will Tennyson most recently spent the day living like actress Gal Gadot, best known for playing Diana Prince, a.k.a. Wonder Woman, on the big screen.

With Gadot primed to reprise her famous role in the upcoming DC sequel Wonder Woman 1984, Tennyson decided to try out the workouts and meals that she shares on her social media accounts, to see just how hard she works to get into superheroine shape.

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Tennyson starts off with shakshuka for his pre-workout breakfast; a tasty, protein-rich Mediterranean classic made with poached eggs, tomatoes, onions, peppers and spices, and a freshly mixed green juice, all of which amounts to 530 calories. And while the spicy eggs are a hit, he is not a fan of the smoothie. "It tastes like a Jamba Juice practical joke," he says.

Then it's time for the first workout of the day, a high-intensity circuit consisting of rows, bear crawls, backward bear crawls, burpees, crab walks, board jumps, pullups and ring pushups, all done for 10 seconds all out, followed by 50 seconds of recovery.

Next up is lunch: chicken breast with chickpea cakes and salad (566 calories). "I really like her diet, it's really fresh, I love fresh herbs," he says. Then, for a mid-afternoon snack, Tennyson heads out for avocado toast (260 calories).

The second workout of the day is a barbell complex, which requires Tennyson to do a series of different exercises including the Romanian deadlift, bent over row, reverse curl, push press and squat without putting the bar down at any point. "This is some sick cardio," he says.

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For the final meal of the day, Gadot prioritizes vegetables with a hand-sized serving of protein, so Tennyson opts for some prepped shrimp with garlic mushroom rice (486 calories), with chocolate and ice cream for dessert (500 calories).

At the end of his day following Gadot's routine, Tennyson admits to having been pleasantly surprised both by the food and the quick, intense training sessions. "It just goes to show," he says, "you don't need a lot of time for a good workout."

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Star actress and fitness pro Halle Berry let fans know how she keeps up her healthy diet and her amazing body shape during a question-and-answer session on social media.

Over the years, Halle Berry has maintained a considerable level of healthy dietand fitness, and now she is being generous with some of her tips for body and health goals.

In her new Instagram share for "Phit Talks," Berry engaged fans in an interactive session where she sat with her workout partner, Peter Lee Thomas.

HOW HALLE GETS BY WITH DIETING

In the Instagram share, Berrylookedevergreen in a yellow T-shirt and snakeskin workout pants as she sat barefoot.Her workout partner,Thomasrocked an all-black look. The first question was about Berry's dream keto diet.

She made it known that she and Thomas shared the same dream keto dietas they both listed eggs and avocados. Thomas stated that he would prefer to cook his eggs with coconut oil while Berry shared that she would opt for avocado oil and tomatoes.

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During Berry's question and answervideo, one fan wanted to know the duo's thoughts on bone broths. Thomas noted that bone broths are not only good for weight loss.

The fitness expertsagreedthat it was normal for one to be "insanely" hungry on their rest days becauseat that time, workouts would beon holdand the body would demand calories. Berry noted that fans should be mindful of what they eat on their rest days.

HALLEY'S BREWING LOVE LIFE

For a while now, the 54-year-old actress has been teasing fans with hints that she has a new lover. One of her media updates was an intimatesnapshotof her feet next to another pair, seemingly belonging to a man.

Her latest show-off had her wearing a Van Hunt T-shirt with hercaptionstating: "now ya know." She added a foot and a heart emoji. This clearer hint seemed to be pointing at Van Hunt.

Hunt is a Grammy-winning singerknownfor funk and R&B music. His 2007 album "Different Strokes By Different Folks," earned him aGrammy Award.

Hunt, 50, is a dadand although he keeps his life a private affair, he once gushed over fatherhood in an interview. The star singer shared that being a parent was a "lot of fun."

The music star draws inspiration from strong women. Seeing women break barriers and forge ahead despite gender-based obstacles is his drive.

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Brenda Ann Kenneallys moving photographs recently featured in the New York Times serve as a vivid reminder of the prevalence of food insecurity among American families. Food insecurity is associated with higher healthcare expenditures, but more importantly, it is a symbol of the nations persistent inequity and insecurity. These problems persisted before the COVID19 pandemic, but record-high unemployment rates are making them even more evident.

As a headache neurologist, I most often focus on common food triggers for migraines. Besides, obesity is a risk factor for the most severe and debilitating form of migraine, known as chronic migraine. However, a recent study showed that the prevalence of migraine is higher in food insecure than food-secure young adults.

Food insecurity is also a problem in older adults and is linked to economic factors, more chronic diseases, and poorer disease management. To improve food security and public health, innovative policies are needed that promote whole food, plant-based diets, rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, and nuts.

There are many reasons why the widespread adoption of whole food, plant-based diets is an acceptable policy for food security, beyond the negative impacts that meat and dairy consumption have on the environment and climate change. A report by One World in Data using statistics from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization showed that land allocated for crops could feed larger populations of people far more efficiently than the land used for raising livestock and the crops to feed those animals.

As the report explained, livestock takes up nearly 80 percent of the global agricultural land, yet produces less than 20 percent of the worlds supply of calories. Taken together, while there has been a lot of emphasis on meat shortages, meat is ultimately an inefficient way of obtaining calories. Instead of feeding animal agriculture, grains and crops need to go directly to people to eliminate waste, in line with United National Sustainable Development initiatives.

The Food and Agriculture Organization encourages the protection of vulnerable populations, support for social programs, local farmers, and regional and global supply chains. Some initiatives are already in place to improve access to fruits and vegetables. On the CDC website, the 2018 State Indicator on Fruits and Vegetable guides methods, recognizing successes and opportunities for improvement in food systems that promote fruit and vegetable access.

Forty-seven states have policies that support farm to school or farm to Early Care Education (ECE); however, with children at home due to social distancing needs, food insecurity may be further exacerbated. The number of farmers markets are growing; yet, a lack of access to these markets in low-income areas has contributed to food deserts and overconsumption of processed foods. Whole food, plant-based diets are on the rise, and further efforts to promote and incentivize production could result in more widespread adoption.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the social and economic impact of preventable chronic diseases, health disparities, and food insecurity are enormous. Plant-forward diets may lower cholesterol, are low in salt, high in both fiber and good fats, and may provide complete protein. Diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce cancer risks, according to the American Cancer Society, and are anti-inflammatory due to phytonutrients. Furthermore, the International Agency on Research for Cancer has recommended policies to limit meat, especially processed meat consumption, due to the potential for colorectal cancer. Omega 3 fatty acids found in fish are advised for brain and heart health.

Still, vegan sources of omega3 fatty acids (i.e., flaxseed, algae) have advantages because fish consumption is associated with exposure to environmental toxins (i.e., PCBs, dioxins, etc.), mercury contamination, and may lead to overfishing and the destruction of the ocean ecosystem. Adherence to a whole-food, plant-based diet is associated with lower rates of diabetes, hypertension, a major risk factor for stroke, high cholesterol, obesity, cardiovascular and chronic heart disease. Moreover, whole food, plant-based diets may reduce the risk for COVID19 infections by preventing comorbidities known to increase the risk of transmission.

Overall, food insecurity is a public health concern because poor diets can lead to illness and unnecessary deaths, which should be unacceptable in a rich country like the United States. Both the Biden and Trump campaigns should outline specific proposals on how to address these problems. National and statewide economic recovery plans need to include immediate, aggressive, and sustainable measures that ensure access to whole-food, plant-based diets, beyond the COVID19 pandemic.

Teshamae Monteith is an associate professor of Clinical Neurology at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, and a Public Voices Fellow at The OpEd Project.

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Keeping teens and tweens moving is often a challenge. "We need to keep them active and physically fit," says Charlie Cassara, the owner of the SC Fitness facilities in Hicksville and Farmingdale. "We have a responsibility to our youth to teach them how to live a healthy and fit lifestyle through proper nutrition and physical activity." That said, here are nine places currently offering fitness classes and opportunities for both tweens and teens on Long Island.

REVOLUTION FITNESS

Taking place outdoors or indoors (depending on the weather), attendees ages 8 to 13 will take part in a circuit class that includes things like box jumps, sled pushing and battle ropes. Classes are $20 each or $150 for a month. Classes meet 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (170 Laurel Rd., East Northport INFO 631-651-5157, revolutionfitnessgyms.com)

THE BUDDHA BARN

The "Yoga for Young Warriors" class is intended to help introduce yoga, mindful awareness and meditation to participants by way of posture, themes and activities; a "Family Goat Yoga" class is also slated to take place this fall. Workouts are appropriate for ages 8 to 15; $15 for a session, $70 for five, $120 for 10. Classes meet 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays. (1877 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore INFO 516-236-8828, buddhabarnyoga.com)

SC FITNESS

Running for the past six years, these classes for teens cover agility, cardio and weightlifting, but scaled down to be age-appropriate. Think of it as an introduction to fitness for ages 13 through 16. The class schedule varies, but are typically offered 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. daily; call ahead for rates. (942 S. Broadway, Hicksville and 2233 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale INFO 631-744-5879, scfitness.net)

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REVOLUTION YOGA

Teens of all ages are welcome to take part in outdoor classes here, including all-level classes and outdoor beach sunset yoga. Registration is required as the outdoor location varies. Drop into a beach yoga class for $20. (7 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre, 516-457-6977, revolutionyogaspace.com)

FITMIXX

Ideal for ages 12 to 16, classes here combine strength and cardio workouts. Teens will use treadmills and dumbbells plus weighted balls and bars. Some workouts also include jump rope activities and spin bikes. A class package offers 10 weeks for $120. Classes meet 4:15 p.m. Wednesdays. (1494 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore, 516-851-2292, fitmixx.com)

PARISI SPEED SCHOOL AT WORLD GYM WANTAGH

Held outside the facility, young athletes ages 7 through teen receive training focused on speed, strength and agility. Classes are 10 participants or less in size; all are taught by certified trainers and coaches. Unlimited memberships start at $99 per month (for nine months); one month is $179, three is $149 per month. Classes are offered between 4:30 and 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday. (3728 Park Ave., Wantagh, 516-826-5555, worldgymwantagh.com)

OBSTACLE ATHLETICS

Using both obstacle courses and a variety of strength and conditioning equipment, the ObstacleFit class is intended to provide a full-body workout while preparing young athletes for competition. Classes are intended for those ages 13 and up and cost $25 for a single visit. Times and dates of classes vary weekly. (770 Grand Blvd., Deer Park, 631-627-8253, obstacleathletics.com)

REBEL THAIBOXING

Known as the "Art of the Eight Limbs," Muay Thai is a martial art that uses a lot of arm and leg motion, and both outlets of this company offer youth classes for tweens as old as 13-14, using traditional techniques but in a more kid-friendly way; sessions include drills, cardio, shadowboxing and bag work. Classes are intended for kids up to age 14. Teens over the age of 14 can join adult classes; seven months for $169 monthly or one year for $149 monthly; both memberships are unlimited and allow for daily access. (2343 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, 516-520-0503, and 161 Terry Rd., Smithtown, 631-656-8969, rebelthaiboxing.com)

YMCA

Classes intended for teens and tweens run through Nov. 14 and are now open for registration. A "Teen Basics" swimming class is geared for those who are non-swimmers and swimmers who want to be more comfortable in the water, whereas "Water Movement" classes are ideal for those up to age 12. Y member registration is required to participate in classes. Schedules vary per class and can be viewed online at ymcali.org/schedules/programs-classes.

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Fearless Kitty Rescue is creating an outlet for people to work out while supporting the nonprofit an hour-long class taught by an experienced fitness instructor.

The event will be hosted by instructor Lisa Cargill, Saturday, Sept. 26, 89am, at the Fearless Kitty Rescue backyard (the back parking lot): 16832 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills.

All levels of skill and all ages are welcome. There will be a limit of 25 people to comply with safe social distancing guidelines. There will be no exercises that require sitting on the ground, but participants can bring mats if they wish. Masks are required. Except (participant choice) during classes.

The cost is $15 per person and all proceeds will go to the cats and kittens of Fearless Kitty Rescue.

Interested participants can register online: fearlesskittyrescue.org/fitness-for-felines.

There will be a water station and a boutique table where people can buy logo items and selected merchandise from the boutique.

Kim Kamins, CEO, said, We are testing this out as a potential monthly event. If we get enough interest, we will move to a regular schedule.

She added, There are 10 stations that the instructor will be laying out with a few fun cat props thrown in the mix. And, a bag of cat toys will be given to all paid attendees.

Participants are encouraged to dress in their best cat gear anything to make it a festive workout.

For more information visit fearlesskittyrescue.org.

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HONOLULU (KHON2) Under Mayor Kirk Caldwells new reopening strategy gyms and fitness centers will be allowed to open, but only for outdoor exercise and at limited numbers.

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The caution for indoor training comes after two Oahu gyms were linked to clusters of COVID-19 cases back in July.

Before the second stay-at-home order went into effect, Parado Power Personal Training owner Blake Parado upgraded his facility to make it compliant with the guidelines.

We invested money and tried to follow all the protocols, we actually tried to exceed the protocols, Parado said.

He says he now has to take things week by week to see if his business can survive until tier two, where they can go back indoors with just 25% capacity. Thats followed by tier three at 50% capacity.

Group fitness classes are allowed to have 5 people outdoors in the first tier, including the instructor. In tier two, 10 people are allowed outdoors and five indoors. The indoor allowance increases to 10 in tier three. For tier four, 25 people are allowed indoors and outdoors.

In each tier, face coverings and/or social distancing are required.

For now, gyms have to be creative.

We fortunately have a lot of parking at our gym right outside, Parado said. So I feel like they allow us, and we get the ok to block out a few stalls. A lot of our equipment is easy to move like kettlebells, dumbbells, and medicine bars so we can easily push them outside of the gym.

Kids have been couped up indoors without school, parks, or sports.

Personal trainer Kenny Patton, who works extensively with young athletes, is keeping his classes online.

Its kind of unpredictable right now and with the tiers now its kind of a little bit better so now I can kind of plan a little bit more, Patton said.

Outdoor organized sports with a permit arent allowed until tier four. Outdoor sports without a permit are allowed five people in tiers one and two, 10 people in tier three, and 25 people in tier four.

We do weekly challenges so they compete against themselves and kid against each other, and Im trying to get to the understand like whats not complain, Patton said. These are the cards were dealt, lets just get better.

No matter the age, and with gym options so limited, there are ways to get exercise in. Both Patton and Parado recommend doing so slowly to begin to avoid injury.

If you can try to get outside going for walks, it may not seem the same as going to the gym but at least better than nothing, Parado said.

Do 20-30 minutes a day, nothing crazy, Patton said. You got to get started somewhere. Theres yoga classes. Theres all kinds of things on YouTube that you can do.

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After obtaining certification as essential businesses, Planet Fitness franchises in Kern County have been allowed to open for indoor workouts, even as other gyms are restricted to outdoor activity only.

Kern County Public Health Services classified the local fitness centers as an essential healthcare/public health service after the gym chain joined the Medical Fitness Association, a North Carolina-based nonprofit that seeks to integrate medical practices into fitness facilities for better health outcomes.

Our approach is we take anybody that comes in the door, whether you're an absolute elite athlete or a grandma, said association President Bob Boone. Our goal is to optimize your well-being no matter what state you might be in.

Members of the association are encouraged to follow procedures that transform gyms into part of a communitys overall health care network. Although fitness centers do not need to have all of the associations guidelines in place to join, Boone said the nonprofit's members hopefully will install a medical advisory board, track health outcomes of participants and potentially make referrals to primary care physicians.

He said association members must follow reopening guidelines developed over a three-month period in consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that are designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

We worked from March through July to develop these guidelines, he said. Its based on enhanced distancing more than what you normally are hearing. Its a higher standard than what any governor that Ive seen has put out.

He added that no cases of COVID-19 had been reported at member facilities across the country that have opened.

In an email to members, Planet Fitness said employees would undergo daily temperature checks and receive extensive training in sanitization policies. Gym members will be required to wear a mask inside and maintain physical distance.

At Planet Fitness, we know one of the best ways to stay healthy is to stay active and access to an affordable, high-quality fitness experience is important to the Bakersfield community, Planet Fitness spokeswoman Becky Zirlen said in an email. In reopening our locations, we have taken a number of steps to protect the health and well-being of our staff and members, which include enhanced cleanliness and sanitization policies and procedures, physical distancing measures in our spacious and well-ventilated clubs, mask requirements, touchless check-in and more.

Californias Blueprint for a Safer Economy, the rules by which counties must abide to reopen businesses, says counties with a widespread coronavirus outbreak can only allow gyms to be open outdoors. Kern County falls into the states classification of a widespread outbreak, and thus, most gyms have not been able to open.

In the next lowest of the four tiers, substantial, gyms can only open indoors at a maximum of 10 percent capacity.

It is unclear if an attendance cap has been placed on local Planet Fitness locations.

For the moment, other gym owners throughout the county must watch and wait.

Approval for all fitness facilities to reopen indoor operations will come from the state, Kern County Public Health Services spokeswoman Michelle Corson said, and the governor has not announced any time frames associated with lifting the current modifications in place at this time.

You can reach Sam Morgen at 661-395-7415. You may also follow him on Twitter @smorgenTBC.

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Wearable fitness technology companiesclaim to optimize athletic training, recovery, quality of sleep, and result in an overall increase in well-being. Although the accuracy of some of the devices have been called into question, studies have found that these wearable fitness trackers can promote behavioral changesassociated with heart rate and daily step count that are linked in more active lifestyles.

However, what happens when one of these companies publicly claims to be able to predict the risk of infection from a disease?

WHOOP is a wearable fitness technology company that has received media interest for claims of being able to predict risk of COVID-19 earlier than the onset of noticeable symptoms. They claim that monitoringtheusers resting respiration rate (taken when the user's breathing rate is the lowest, at night) can help in early detection of the virus. COVID-19 is, first and foremost, a respiratory tract infection thatcan causerespiratory distress.If the WHOOP app notices any abnormal variation in the users resting breathing rate, wearers may receive a notice that they are at risk of being infected by COVID-19. By being able to identify any abnormality in respiration, users could potentially get tested and isolate themselves earlier than they would otherwise.

The company, which has financial backing from the co-founder of Twitter Jack Dorsey and NBA basketball player Kevin Durant, received even further attention when pro-golfer Nick Watney was alerted, accurately, via the WHOOP app that he may have COVID-19. This led to the PGA tour acquiring WHOOP straps for its employees and athletes. But besides anecdotal accounts, what is the scientific evidence that this fitness strap can accurately predict COVID-19 infection from respiration rate?

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Only one study exists examining WHOOPs claims regarding COVID and, despite media outlets reporting this paper as scientific evidence of the validity of the device, it has yet to be peer-reviewed. Incidentally, this study was funded by WHOOP, and was also a collaborative effort with researchers from Central Queensland University and WHOOP. Laying aside the bias of being conducted and funded by WHOOP, this study, at least on the surface, seems to have positive results. WHOOP's algorithm to track respiration rate was able to identify 20 percent of COVID-19 positive individuals two days before those users started reporting symptoms, and 80 percent of positive cases by day three of reported symptoms. Identifying a COVID-19 infection this early would allow patients to get tested and isolate themselves much earlier, potentially slowing the spread of the disease.

Unfortunately, the positive results seem less impressive when diving into the study's methods. WHOOP was tasked with creating an algorithm that could monitor nightly variation of respiration rate and identify abnormal readings as a possible COVID-19 infection. However, no long-term investigations studying nightly variation in respiratory rate have been conducted. The investigators solution was to use their own users data in order to create a baseline for normal nightly respiratory variation. This supplementary dataset used 25,000 users' nightly data, accounting for 750,000 nights of sleep. By doing so, WHOOP's studyworks under the assumption that their device is fully accurate in its ability to measure respiration rate.

No long-term investigations studying nightly variation in respiratory rate have been conducted.

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Since these devices were originally intended for promotingpositive behavioral changes such as increased physical activity and improved quality of sleep, precise accuracy (as required in clinical medicine) was not necessary. Currently, only one peer-reviewed paper validating the WHOOP straps accuracy in measuring respiration rate at night exists. The resultswere positive and concludethat WHOOP is accurate compared to the gold standard, inductance plethysmography, which measures the movement of the chest and abdominal wall to calculate respiratory rate. However, the number of participants in this studywaslow,and the researchers only used one night of sleep to evaluate the straps accuracy. A larger, more extensive clinical study would likely be required to validate the accuracy of the WHOOP strap.

Potential problems also exist in the inclusion criteria for subjects. For this investigation, all subjects were already WHOOP customers and either had already begun self-reporting COVID-19 symptoms or had been tested for COVID-19 infection. This choice in inclusion criteria represents a methodological problem as the population used in this study may not be representative of the general population as a whole. Using only WHOOP users could affect the sensitivity of the algorithmas the demographics may not accurately reflect the general populace. And by only including subjects that were already self-reporting COVID-19 symptoms or had already undergone testing, subjects experienced a much higher rate of infection than the general population. Although the algorithm identified many of the COVID-19 positive cases in their investigation, its ability to predict infection in much larger populations with lower rates of infection, as well as ailments with similar symptoms, remains untested.

Indeed, monitoring respiration rate in a population that likely has been exposed to COVID-19 may in fact be a potential tool for early detection. However, variation of respiratory rate is also a common symptom for many ailments such as mild infections. Unfortunately, WHOOPs algorithm shows no ability to discriminate between a possible COVID-19 infection from any other pathological condition that features a variation in respiration, likely limiting any potentially useful application.

WHOOP's studies leave many unanswered questions regarding their strap's relative accuracy, as well as ability to predict risk of COVID-19 infection in a clinically useful way. And yet it is entirely possible that the fitness band does everything that it is purported to do. However, when a brand or company takes a step into the realm of clinical medicine by claiming ability to predict risk of infection from disease, for instance such claims need to be rigorously investigated.

Unfortunately for WHOOP, there is a lack of empirical evidence that would likely prevent this type of technology from being widely used in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 infection. WHOOP represents a useful reminder to maintain a healthy skepticism when dealing with claims from a company, especially in regards to the health and wellbeing of the consumer.

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A groundbreaking ceremony took place today to kick off the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center at Reedbird Park in Cherry Hill. This follows a groundbreaking earlier this month for the BGE Field presented by KELLY, which is a new turf field being constructed at Reedbird Park. Both projects are part of Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP) redevelopment of the Cherry Hill park which was once the location of a landfill.

The Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Centerwill be fronted by a new community plaza and have three separate pools including a lap pool, a plunge pool with a slide, and a wading pool for kids; an open area with fitness and gym equipment; studios for fitness classes; a gymnasium with a basketball court; and a maker space. A second-story walking track will travel through all the different sections of the building.

Funding for the $23.1-million Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center comes from City and State bonds, Community Development Block Grant funds, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Program Open Space, a surtax on Horseshoe Casinos table games for City recreation programs, and Casino Local Impact Fund Grants which is overseen by the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership (SBGP) and the City through the Casino Local Development Council.

The Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center is expected to open just over a year from now.

Reedbird Park is located on the southern end of Cherry Hill along the Patpasco River and adjacent to Potee St./Rt 2. Adam Boarman, chief of capital development for BCRP, told SouthBMore.com in June that its a beautiful site, but very underutilized. Along with the splash park, it has two basketball courts, two tennis courts, a playground, paths connecting to the Gwynns Falls Trail, and a large grass field. It also has a small fishing pier on the river.

The current location of the playground and sports courts, which sit adjacent to Potee St., will be replaced by BGE Field presented by KELLY. The field will be set up for field sports like soccer, lacrosse, and football, as well as be positioned so that baseball and softball can take place on the field. It will have lights and bleachers.

The field is expected to be completed in Spring 2021. The project was fundraised and will be constructed by the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation.

SBGP is putting more than $750,000 into this $2.25-million field project. Additional donors include BGE, KELLY, the Baltimore Ravens, Jay and Patty Baker, Under Armour, and Weller Development.

BCRP will operate a variety of after-school sports programs and the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation will run its Badges for Baseball program which has police officers coaching youth baseball teams.

Adjacent to the turf field will be three grass fields. In a second phase, lights and a walking path around the fields will be added. The fields will eventually have a field house.

The fields will open before the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center is completed.

A 100-space parking lot will be built just west of the center and just north of the three grass fields.

BCRP has teamed with GWWO Architects and Floura Teeter Landscape Architects on the plan.

A second phase of the project will add a dog park and two outdoor basketball courts along Reedbird Ave. and a playground located in-between the sports fields.

Boarman said he would eventually like to see some invasive species management along the waterfront which currently blocks views of the water. He also said it would be great to do a boardwalk along the water one day, but said that is not currently in the budget.

Baltimore City Recreation and Parks is honored by the opportunity to bring Baltimore its first-ever regional recreation facility, said BCRP Executive Director Reginald Moore in a press release. We look forward to the day when this new center becomes Baltimores standard of recreation.

As a product of East Baltimore recreation centers, it is one of my main goals to constantly grow and improve the citys recreation options, said Mayor Bernard C. Jack Young in a press release. The new Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center will not only serve as the recreation hub for the South Baltimore communities but will also reimagine the way Baltimore City enjoys recreation as a whole.

Were thrilled to see local grants from Horseshoe and casino gaming in Maryland have such a positive and tangible impact for the residents of South Baltimore, said Horseshoe Baltimore Senior Vice President and General Manager Randy Conroy in a press release. It is exciting to see construction begin on this world-class facility, which will play a critical role in promoting health, fitness and fun for the entire community.

Senate President Bill Ferguson (Maryland 46th), who represents Cherry Hill said in a press release: This is what elected leaders from South Baltimore envisioned when bringing casino gaming to Maryland. Beyond the thousands of jobs created, were targeting the economic benefits to expanding opportunities and improving health, education and quality of life for the communities that surround the casinos.

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Justice Ginsburgs value as a role model for the hundreds of women whove followed her into the law and onto judicial benches across the country has been well appreciated and will, rightfully, make up the bulk of her legacy, along with the ways she helped shape the law to support under-represented groups in court.

But to me, it was also powerful to watch her lead by example in terms of shaping what it means to act like modern older woman, especially when it came to her relationship with her body.

Justice Ginsburg upended models of what exercise for women can be, particularly for older women in a country that values youth. She wasnt working out to look smaller, to take up less space. Her gym habit was both a visible symbol of her toughness and her willingness to reinvent herself, but also a signal of her determination to endure.

And if she could, I could.

The last time I was tired from a marathon session of Zooms, I remembered that three weeks after major cancer surgery in 2009, Justice Ginsburg still showed up for the State of the Union address. What was my excuse? I went for a jog.

When I was sick of running last fall while training for a race, wondering if my fastest times were behind me, I remembered that well into her 80s, Justice Ginsburg was still doing 20 push-ups, sets of 10 at a time, and she wasnt exactly sleeping in either. I could do the final few miles. I could handle the pace, too.

When I was tired last night writing this, fretting over unsent emails and languishing lists of to-dos, I remembered that just months ago, Justice Ginsburg criticized her fellow justices for leaving women workers to fend for themselves when it came to contraception, participating in the cases oral arguments from a hospital bed because of a gall bladder condition. She didnt give up. I was fine.

Lindsay Crouse (@lindsaycrouse) is a senior staff editor in Opinion.

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