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Dishing on her diet! Jenna Dewan sticks to a vegan or vegetarian eating regimen that includes plenty of healthy meals and snacks, with the occasional indulgence thrown in.

I believe in eating 80/20, the Flirty Dancing host, 39, said on Wednesday, August 26, while promoting her Renew Life probiotics partnership. I do 80 percent as healthy as possible vegetarian and vegan, as healthy as I can.

While she eats nutritious foods like lots of vegetables and lots of smoothies the majority of the time, Dewan noted the other 20 percent of her meals arent quite as healthy. And then 20 percent Im eating Mexican food if I want it, she declared. You know, Ive gotta be able to indulge and have a glass of wine and feel good in that way, so that helps me not be so strict and so focused in one way.

As the Resident star alluded to, the 80/20 diet, which also counts Kristin Cavallari and Olivia Munn as fans, focuses on eating healthfully 80 percent of the time and eating what you want during the other 20 percent.

At the start of each day, the Gracefully You author has a whole routine that she sticks to that involves a cleansing beverage and spending time with her son with fianc Steve Kazee, 5-month-old Callum. I wake up, I go downstairs, I have my baby we kinda, like, roll out of bed together [and] I get my supplements for the morning, she explained. While Dewan said she takes her supplements on an empty stomach, she does wash them down with a soothing hot cup of water with lemon.

I love healthy living, the Step Up star added. Ive taken quite a lot of supplements, I make quite a lot of smoothies. Im, like, really about trying to keep myself in balance and healthy as much as possible.

Aside from eating well, Dewan noted that meditation has been another game changer in her life, especially since things have been particularly hectic for the Witches of East End alum in coronavirus quarantine. I do breathwork meditation, I do [transcendental meditation] style mantras, I do lots of things that sort of bring me back to a place of connection with myself, she said.

In addition to Callum, the Connecticut native shares 7-year-old daughter Everly with her ex-husband, Channing Tatum. Having a baby, a 7-year-old who goes back and forth through two homes [is hard], Dewan explained. We cant control whether were gonna come in contact with COVID-19 necessarily, but we can control boosting our immune system to the level that we can. For me, Im making sure Im taking my supplements, getting as much rest and balance as I can.

With reporting by Carly Sloane

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Casts of two key specimens: Paranthropus aethiopicus (left) and P. boisei (right). Credit: Zeresenay Alemseged

A new study published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences documents dietary shifts in herbivores that lived between 1-3 million years ago in Ethiopias Lower Omo Valley. The research team, led by Enquye Negash, a postdoctoral researcher in the George Washington University Center for the Advanced Study of Human Paleobiology, examined stable isotopes in the fossilized teeth of herbivores such as antelopes and pigs and found a shift away from C3-derived foods, characteristic of woody vegetation, to C4-derived foods, representative of grasses and sedges. The shift happened at two distinct time periods, approximately 2.7 million years ago and 2 million years ago, when the environment of the Lower Omo Valley was transitioning to open savanna.

The study, Dietary trends in herbivores from the Shungura Formation, southwestern Ethiopia, served as a comparative framework to an associated hominin diet study, also published this week, of which Negash was a co-author. The associated study, Isotopic evidence for the timing of the dietary shift towards C4 foods in eastern African Paranthropus, examined carbon isotope data from the fossilized tooth enamel of Paranthropus boisei, a nonancestral hominin relative. Led by Jonathan Wynn, now a program director in the National Science Foundations division of Earth sciences, the research team behind that paper found a profound shift toward the consumption of C4-derived foods approximately 2.37 million years ago, which preceded a morphological shift of P. boiseis skull and jaw. Given the direct evidence provided by the abundant, well-dated fossilized teeth and their chemical composition, the new findings suggest behavioral dietary changes can precede apparent morphological adaptations to new foods.

From the Researchers:

Major dietary shifts that are observed in our study reflect the response of the herbivores to major ecological and environmental changes during this time. This allowed us to better understand the environmental context of similar dietary changes in hominins.

Enquye Negash

Although were interested in how the diets of our immediate and distant ancestors evolved to produce our modern human diet, it is very important to consider these hominins as a small part of an ecosystem that included other plant and animal species that responded to changing environments in an interconnected way. Jonathan Wynn

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Dietary trends in herbivores from the Shungura Formation, southwestern Ethiopia by Enquye W. Negash, Zeresenay Alemseged, Ren Bobe, Frederick Grine, Matt Sponheimer and Jonathan G. Wynn, 24 August 2020, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2006982117

Isotopic evidence for the timing of the dietary shift toward C4 foods in eastern African Paranthropus by Jonathan G. Wynn, Zeresenay Alemseged, Ren Bobe, Frederick E. Grine, Enquye W. Negash and Matt Sponheimer, 24 August 2020, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2006221117

This work was supported by National Science Foundation (NSF) award 1252157. Wynn was also supported by an NSF Independent Research and Development (IR/D) program.

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Jason Derulo, a man whose most famous refrain is his own name, is nothing if not confident. A life-long athlete, hes been fine-tuning his workouts for years to maintain those washboard abs. (It's especially important given that they spend the large majority of his public appearances exposed.) Last year, he whipped up a media frenzy about his own bulge, goading fans on with a Photoshop job. After making an enthusiastic acting debut in Cats, one of the most gleefully panned flops in Hollywood history, he unabashedly maintained that he expected it to be a home run. And then, in March, he caught the TikTok bug, his star rapidly rising on a platform infamous for roasting the over-25 set. The guy is simply impossible to embarrass.

Derulo says hes never been the type to take himself too seriously. Then again, its pretty difficult to be bashful when you look like Jason Derulo. The looks, he says, are where the real work lies, the result of a full decade of dance-heavy performances, rigorous workouts, and ceaseless diet-tinkering. On top of his six-day-a-week workout schedule, Derulo turns every so often to pulling cars, lifting golf carts, and running football routes to stay motivated. Normally, hed be doing that in between a relentless global touring schedule that had him sweating out backflips and hip thrusts most nights of the year.

Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has derailed his tours, Derulos pivoted to branding himself as a kind of TikTok uncle, rapidly accruing followers by picking up viral dance challenges and hosting the younger stars of the platform at his home in L.A. For each million followers he gains, he makes a Milli Meal, usually a super-sized dessert concoction straight out of a kid's sugar-induced fever dream. Hes still adjusting to missing out on the cardio he used to get on tour, which means hes had to return to two-a-days and intermittent fasting to get in shape for an upcoming role that he developedwhere else?on TikTok. Aside from that, he spends most of his days planning and filming his videos, which now include elaborate editing, special effects, and collabs with the likes of Will Smith and Charli DAmelio.

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Derulo Zoomed GQ to tell us how hes getting his fitness game back on track.

For Real-Life Diet, GQ talks to athletes, celebrities, and everyone in between about their diet, exercise routines, and pursuit of wellness. Keep in mind that what works for them might not necessarily be healthy for you.

As a musician, you would typically spend a good chunk of the year touring and performing. How have you adjusted this past year to being at home?

Last year I was home for about 60 days out of the entire year. I tour a lot more than the average artist, constantly doing shows across the world. I do a lot of spot dates, a lot of festivals. So being at home for months at a time is pretty crazy, because I haven't been home like this since I was kid.

My rehearsals are pretty vigorous, which takes a toll on your body, but also, it makes you lose weight, which I don't want, so I usually lift pretty heavy during that time and eat more, because I'm not really into the skinny vibes. Thats something I always really struggle with when I'm on tour.

Being at home I gained weight like crazy. I was like, Oh shit, I gotta slow this down, now Im starting to look like a bodybuilder. Its because Im so used to getting all of that cardio. So now its about trying to dial that back. I find that my body is only at its optimum when Im doing two-a-days, which is cardio and lifts. When I'm not doing the cardio, I get too big, and I can lose too much weight if Im only doing cardio.

Whats your workout routine these days?

I get up around 11:30 or 12 and work out. I try to get seven hours of sleep. It doesn't always happen. I usually work out fasted. I do about an hour in the morning and then about 45 minutes in the evening. What I can do when Ive just gotten up and what I can do when Ive had a full day is worlds apart. Getting up with that fresh energyyou cant beat it.

I like cardio less in my 30s, I think. Its just kind of become less and less of my thing. I like my bigger stature, and as soon as I do too much cardio I get too slim. Its a really tough balance for me, because I like to be strong. I like to at least be able to work out with 315 off my chest bench. As soon as I start slipping from that, I know I need to eat more, I know I need to get back on it. I'm always just trying to be the optimum version of myself, from all angles.

Does working out in the morning help stimulate your creativity for the rest of the day?

I think I would have good ideas if I didn't work out. But it's important for mental health. And the better you feel, the more proactive you can be. When I work out, I feel really good for the day.

Do you take off days?

I try to tell myself to work out every day and then the off days end up just end up happening because of circumstance, because I'm busy or something. But I usually at least end up working out five to six times a week.

In 2012 you suffered a pretty intense neck injury during a tour rehearsal. How did that happen?

I was preparing for my world tour and I slipped during a back tuck. The coach was preparing me to do them back to back to back, and he asked me to do, like, ten of them, and I guess I got tired and bailed on one. Youre not supposed to bail cause if you bail youre fucked. And it was not on mats. We were outside, which is the biggest mistake.

Being healthy probably saved my life. I always was into fitness, partly for vanity and partly just being an athlete at heart, but after the neck injury it was like, damn, I could have really lost my life if I wasnt healthy. So it kicked things into gear. Also, I spent seven months not being able to work out, and when you have something taken away from you, when you get It back, youre, like, Oh, shit, I really just wanna go for gold.

Do you work out with a trainer?

I work out with my cousin, who acts as a trainer. We have this really competitive relationship, so it works well for me. When I work with other trainers, I just don't get the best out of myself. He pushes me hard. When he goes hard Im gonna go harder and vice versa, so it ends up being the best kind of workout. And the most fun.

Last year you posted a video of yourself pulling a car on Instagram. What kinds of workouts do you do when you get bored of cardio or weightlifting?

I like to have fun and do different things, whether it's beach workouts, running football routes. I love boxing. I love pulling shit. Lifting carts, all kinds of like weird things, especially being at home, where I can be a lot more creative. I have an 8-seater golf cart that I do deadlifts with. And I pull a Jeep. Those are more like specialty days, which are even more fun. But I box regularly, and I lift weights every day.

What do you eat to fuel all these sessions?

My diet changes pretty often. I've done everything under the sun. I used to blend my salmon and have a salmon shake. I did all kinds of crazy shit. Sometimes I would literally just eat a bunch of eggs. Eggs and veggies. I went vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian. What works the best for me is when I intermittent fast and just do a high protein diet.

Right now Im doing mostly protein and intermittent fasting. Im cutting back a little bit because I kind of went off the rails, just really enjoying quarantine [laughs]. I was living frivolously for a couple of weeks. Im doing a bone broth soup that has a bunch of veggies and beans and all the essentials, and is just packed with protein. And then one other solid meal, maybe grilled salmon or grilled chicken and veggies.

I'm always just trying new things and trying to fulfill my body, but at the same time have the best body that I can. I'm also aging, so different things work at different times. The bone broth is a new thing that I feel like works really well.

My diet aint about taste. I mean, it's cool, but, likeits broth. Its not like having a burger or anything in that good world. I would much rather just eat fries.

Do you have designated days for burgers and fries?

I stay pretty strict and then if I really want something I'll just have it. I try to keep a diet thats about a lifestyle as opposed to a time period. Unless there's something coming up that I need to be shredded for. Im about to shoot something from this character that I just created, so I really want to shred up right now. Im going pretty hard, which Ill probably do for about two weeks.

Every time you gain a million TikTok followers, you make a Milli Meal. How do you dream those up?

Theyre just created off the top of my head. Crazy ass desserts that I would have loved to have as a kid, that we all could be, like, Holy shitI wonder if thats good or not.

Ill take a couple of spoonfuls of them, maybe three or four, depending on how good it is. Sometimes I cant stop. Theyre just so full of sugar, so I cant go too crazy. If Im going to cook a Milli Meal Im intermittent fasting, making sure my calories or low for that day. I dont know that I could ramp up my workouts anymore, so its just about keeping track of my calories. If I know Im doing a Milli Meal I keep it really strict that day.

You don't really strike me as someone who embarrasses easily. Have you always been confident?

It just comes from just being a positive person. I always try to see the positive in every situation. I don't take life so seriously all the time. I like having a good time and I lead with having fun. So no, I dont really embarrass easy.

Theres always times where you feel like youre trying to find your way, so to speak. When I was coming up in the music industry, trying to figure out who I was, I was looking to other people to try to figure out what being successful actually meant, coming up so young as a Black man that sings pop music. There was no blueprint, so trying to figure that out was a process. Im a free agent nowIm not signed to a record label, and its like getting out of a bad breakup. I feel free and awesome. So I try to keep it pretty positive.

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Its no secret that eating more veggies is key to a healthy diet. But exactlyhowdedicated to the green stuff do you need to be?

With the growing popularity of eating styles that eschew meat in favor of plants (vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, oh my), you might be wondering if a more is more mentality is the right way to go when it comes to boosting your vegetable intake for the sake of your health.

Thats why we teamed up with Lightlife to get the scoop on all your most pressing plant-based questions (including whether you can eat meat on a plant-based diet), and registered dietitian Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RD, CDN had the answers.

According to Rissetto, eating more plants is, in fact, a ticket to an overall health boost (namely because more plants mean more fiber, more satiety, and more gut support, to name a few benefits), but that doesnt mean you need to ditch animal products entirely.

People think plant based means you cant eat meat, chicken, or fish, Rissetto says. Plant based means eating mostly plants and beans as your source of protein, but high biological value protein (coming from animals) is also allowed.

Okay so some animal products in moderation are still cool (that sound you hear is meat lovers taking a collective sigh of relief), but exactly how much?

A good rule of thumb to follow is to aim for two meatless meals per day.

By Rissettos standards, you can eat meat on a plant-based diet as long as youre making an effort to reduce your intake and opting for plants as your primary fuel source when possible. (Of course, if you want to take your plant-based diet a step further and go vegetarian or vegan, that means youd forgo meat altogether and only allow dairy products if youre vegetarian.)

What that reduction looks like will vary from person to person (and how much meat you eat is ultimately up to youit is your diet after all), but a good rule of thumb is to aim for two meatless meals per day.

For example, if youre eating animal protein at every mealeggs for breakfast, chicken for lunch, steak for dinnerswitch to oats for breakfast and chickpeas and greens for lunch, but keep the meat for dinner, Rissetto says. However, instead of eight ounces [of steak], decrease to three ounces, plus additional greens. To me, then that is considered to be plant-based.

If youre looking to switch up your sources of protein, plant-based proteins can come in clutchespecially if youre hesitant about ditching the ground beef on your taco salad or a juicy burger off the grill. Subbing Lightlife Plant-Based Ground or Burgers gets you 20 grams of protein from real, recognizable ingredients like peas and beets, with all the savory deliciousness your tastebuds crave. So youcanhave your burger and eat it too on a plant-based dietjust as long as its usually a plant-based one.

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Pull-ups for swimmers are a fundamental resistance training exercise. This is because the pull-up movement is very similar to the vertical pulling motion swimmers complete in any of the four strokes. Pull-ups increase upper body strength, specifically in the back muscles. The back muscles, namely the latissimus dorsi, which is commonly known as the lats, are also the prime movers of the pull in the water.

In dryland, pull-ups are an easy go-to for exercise prescription not only because they are swim specific but because they are versatile, simple to teach, and easy to progress or regress based on how well the athlete can perform them. A swimmers ability to do a pull-up is also a great indicator of their mass to strength ratio which is very important in a sport like swimming where drag and resistance play a big factor in success.

In this article, we are going to discuss how to test the pull-up ability of a swimmer who can or cant perform a pull-up, and analyze the results so they can be used as a reliable modality when measuring an athletes upper body strength as well as a marker for their dryland workouts and overall program.

Before starting the pull-up test, make sure the athlete is warmed up, but not fatigued. For more accurate results, perform the same warm-up routine before the test every time and try to test at the same time of day. Once the athlete is warmed up and ready to go, they are going to use an overhand grip. This means that both palms are going to face out and thumbs are going to wrap around the bar.

Next, the athlete is going to pull their whole body up, while staying vertical, until their entire chin is above the bar without using momentum. Ideally, the athlete should be hanging from a bar tall enough that their feet cannot touch the ground when they are starting the movement. Either way, make sure their feet are up and they are not jumping into the first rep. When the athlete lowers back down, make sure their arms are completely straight at the bottom of the rep and they make it all the way back down to the starting position. Repeat until the athlete either cannot get their chin above the bar or if their form becomes unsafe. Record the reps so improvements can be seen when re-testing the pull-up in the future.

If the athlete cannot perform a pull-up, the flexed-arm hang is an alternative test that can be substituted for more valid results. The flexed-arm hang is an alternative measure where the athlete simply hangs with their chin above the bar, using an overhand grip for time. To help them out, consider placing a box under the athletes feet so they can get into a good starting position for the test. The coach can also boost them up for support if needed. The timer starts when the athletes chin is above the bar and is finished when the chin sinks below the bar. We recommend explaining the parameters for both tests before any attempts are made for more accurate results.

Once tests have been performed on pull-ups for swimmers its important to see what the results are. Other than being able to clearly see an athletes strength improvements over a given period of time, exercise testing allows dryland coaches to create more individualized exercise programs that better address an athletes current fitness level.

In the SURGE Strength Dryland Certification Curriculum, the pull-up testing results are divided into three levels of ability:

Each level has corresponding exercises that match the ability of the athletes pull-up capacity.

For athletes that completed the flexed-arm hang, we can categorize the results based on how long they were able to hang from the bar.

This data tells the coach how much work the athlete needs when it comes to the vertical pulling action and what movements should be programmed to make the athlete stronger.

No matter what level of athlete you have, pull-ups for swimmers is a critical objective to measure dryland workout success. Objectively knowing the upper body pull strength of an athlete helps the coach zero in on their dryland workouts level of programming. If they are considered a Level 3, coaches may start weighted pull-ups by using a weight vest or having the athlete hold a dumbbell between the feet. If they are a Level 2, the coach may simply start prescribing more pull-ups in order to get them to move up to that Level 3 capacity.

If they are classified as a Level 1, maybe the coach opts for a band or partner assisted variation of a pull-up. Or, they can train just the eccentric lowering phase of the movement. For athletes who are still working up to being able to do pull-ups, there are many alternative exercises that can be implemented that will build the upper-body pull strength so that the athlete can complete their first real pull-up. The less time the athlete could hang from the bar will indicate how much attention should be placed on training the back muscles and the vertical pulling motion.

After training the pull-up, its time to retest. Typically, coaches test athletes before a new season starts, mid-season, and at the end of the season. Coaches may also test more frequently, such as between periodized blocks of programming or at the end of each mesocycle of training. Regardless of when coaches choose to retest, it is important to see improvement and adjust the swimmers dryland workouts accordingly.

If the athlete is not injured and not improving, this tells the coach that something in their program is not working. If the athlete is improving, the coaches can take a closer look to see what is contributing to these results. A better pull-up out of the water is going to allow for a better pull stroke in the water. A swimmer who is able to develop a stronger pull in dryland is going to move better and faster in the water and ultimately drop time in their race.

If you have an athlete that isnt able to do even a single pull-up and/or is very weak on the flexed-arm hang, it can seem like a monumental task to help them accomplish a single pull-up.

Enroll now for FREE in the SURGE Strength Academy and take the Dryland 101 Course: Building the Pull-up to learn the exact progression you can take an athlete from any level to being able to do multiple pull-ups. Check out what others are saying about this Dryland 101 Course:

Courtesy of SwimSwams exclusive dryland training partner,SURGE Strength.

SURGE Strength, a strength training brand created byChris Ritter, CEO ofRITTER Sports Performance, aims to build better athletes and faster swimmers through dryland programs, and coaching education.

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Working out can help more than just your body it can also give your mind a boost and help you avoid depression and anxiety.

The stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, families dealing with having to choose whether going back to school or staying virtual is best for the kids and the challenges of working during this time, in addition to the negative events that continue to happen around the country and the world, is enough to push everyone into a bit of depression and anxiety.

Working out often is known for physically transforming your body, but it also has an abundance of benefits for the mind. Exercising is the one consistent mood balancer. Besides putting you in a better mood, exercise can help alleviate the effects of depression and anxiety.

While those experiencing the symptoms of anxiety or depression should always seek advice from a mental health professional, people everywhere might just have one more reason to hit the gym or put on their walking shoes.

While anxiety and depression often leave people feeling isolated, its important to remember you are not alone. Most people you know have experienced at least one major depressive or anxiety episode this year.

Research has shown that, in many cases, exercise can be a vital part of treatment. Why? When you exercise, your body releases endorphins. By interacting with pain receptors in the brain, endorphins create a reduced perception of pain. Also known as runners high, this feeling generally allows for a more positive outlook on life and helps reduce the symptoms of mental illness.

Exercise doesnt just enhance your mood, but it can also boost your self-esteem and confidence. Through staying physically active, you not only keep your body healthier but also tend to feel better about the way you look. Plus, by better coping with depression and anxiety, people may find themselves getting more socially active. This creates a positive cycle. The more social you are, the more comfortable you may feel opening up to others.

The correlation between stress and mental illness is strong. Highly stressed people are at an increased risk for feeling anxious or sad. Fortunately, exercising is an excellent method for tackling stress. When youre working your body, youre forced to focus on the present moment instead of worrying about the past or future.

I have several different types of training available. I Hate My Trainer Kids Bootcamp is a great way to get the kids out of the house and active. I Hate My Trainer is starting a Womens Bootcamp at 10 a.m. Please call me at 813-786-1541 to get signed up for training, group trainings or any of my Bootcamp programs.

Mike Gartz is a personal trainer who owns I Hate My Trainer at 117 E. Reynolds St. Plant City.

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Register today for Suffield Parks and Recreation Department's new fun fall programs for

Adult, Youth, Pre-school and Family & Community programs.

Many deadlines are coming up! We have planned in-person and Zoom programs with enhanced safety guidelines for the whole family to enjoy! We look forward to seeing you at upcoming programs. For more info and to register please visit-suffieldrec.com

Family Fun Friday and Community Wellness/Healing Event (Free) (New!) Come and join a fun community event with mediation, yoga and strength-based exercises. Have you been stressed out or just looking for a fun way to learn to relax, become centered and clear your mind while having a great time? What better way than to come together as a community on the memorial of September 11 and exercise while social/physical distancing? Learn powerful breathing techniques paired with movement and stress-relieving exercises that will help make you, your family and our community stronger. Instructor: Laura Dromgold Registration closes on Wednesday, September 9 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment. (You must pre-register for this program) Dates: September 11 Day: Friday Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Location: Bruce Park Pavilion (Heavy rain and thunderstorms will cancel the program and the bad weather make up day will be Friday, September 18.) Ages all ages (recommended for ages 10 and over and all children ages 15 and under must be accompanied with an adult) Fee: FREE

Fall Steppers, Strollers, Runners and Joggers Lunchtime Workout Are you ready to have some fun, burn some calorie and put some spring back in your step? Are you tired of trying to fit your daily workout in but have excuses of not being able to exercise because of lack of time and also not wanting to walk/jog alone? Join our group and make new walking/running/jogging friends and get in shape at the same time. We will go over warming up, fitness walking/jogging and have a fun time getting you re-energized for the rest of the day! The program will meet rain or shine so please bring proper gear. Even if you can be at class for a half hour, you are encouraged to join the group. Prizes will be awarded to the most dedicated participants. All ages and abilities welcome. Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki Registration closes on Wednesday, October 7 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment. Dates: October 20, 27, November 3, 10 Day: Tuesday Times: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Ages: All ages Location: Meet at the Middle School Track Fee: Free (Must Pre-register)

Friends and Family Bowling Nights Real fun real value! Get your friends together for some great times this fall. This is a program is for everyone and each Thursday night, participants will bowl three games. This program offers a terrific way to get some exercise and make new friends. Participants must wear masks during the program when social distancing is not feasible. We ask everyone to check their temperature before coming to class and if you have a temperature, over 100 please do not come to class. Also, please do not come to class if you are feeling ill or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. Please bring hand sanitizer to the program.

Registration closes on Monday, October 21 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment. Dates October 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10 (bad weather make up day is December 17) Day: Thursday Time: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.Location: Spare Time, Route 75, Windsor Locks Ages: Ages 12 and overFee: $85.00 (shoe rental not included)

Youth Introduction to Horseback Riding For Children Learn to ride or improve current riding skills under the guidance of an advanced riding instructor. An approved safety-riding helmet will be provided. Riders must wear jeans or riding pants, shoes with low heels. No sneakers or work boots with wide treads. Instructor: End of Hunt Farms Staff Registration closes on Tuesday, September 24 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches Maximum capacity. Limited enrollment. Dates: October 6, 13, 20 Day: Tuesday Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Ages: 3 - 17 years old. *(Ages 3-8 must be accompanied by an adult at all times on premises) Location: End of Hunt Farms Training Center, 1360 Hill St., Suffield Fee: $110.00 per person for the 3 sessions Non-Res: $120.00

Fun Fall Crafty Creations - NEW Your child will have a blast in this fun and creative class while making a variety of quality fall and "spooky" Halloween craft projects and treats. Please have your child bring or wear an old T-shirt/clothes to class. A small snack will be provided. Please indicate if your child has any food allergies. Registration closes on Thursday, September 10 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki Date: September 16 Day: Wednesday Time: 3:30-5:00 p.m. Location: McAlister School Cafeteria Grades: 3-5 Fee: $15.00 Non-Res: $20.00

Fitness Squad Fun Is your child ready to have fun while getting fit? Do they love a good challenge that is motivating? This heart pumping, enjoyable fitness class is for girls and boys in grades 3-8 at various fitness levels. Children will engage in core, strength, agility training, plyometrics and other important training exercises. The class's focus is to motivate with positivity and fun activities in a safe nonjudgmental environment helping to make fitness a lifestyle! Your child will have a blast in this class. Children must bring and wear a mask when social distancing is not feasible. Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA. Teamjtraining.com Registration closes on Wednesday, October 14 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment. Dates: October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23 Day: Monday Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Grades: 3 - 5 Location: McAlister School Gym and fields Fee: $50.00 Non-Res: $55.00

Halloween Party and Pizza Fun - NEW Get ready for a hauntingly great time to celebrate Halloween! Children will have a blast with their friends as we decorate real pumpkins and celebrate Halloween with a party. We will be making a variety of fun crafts and treats. We will even have a pizza party and decorate cookies at the end of the event. Each child will also receive a goody bag filled trick or treat bag! Please indicate if your child has any food allergies. Please have your child wear and old T-shirt/cloths.Instructor: Donna Carney-BastrzyckiRegistration closes on Wednesday, October 21 and/or earlier if enrollment reachesmaximum capacity. Limited enrollment. (Please register early as we will be getting pumpkins for each child and will need to have the count in advance!)Date: October 28Day: WednesdayTime: 3:30 5:00 p.m.Location: McAlister School CafeteriaGrades: 3-5 Fee: $20.00 Non-Res: $25.00

Holiday and Winter Cards and Present Making Party - NEW Children will have a fun and festive time while making a variety of handmade cards and presents for winter and the holidays! What is better than quality, thoughtful handmade gifts? To put everyone in the holiday spirit we also sip on hot chocolate and listen to holiday songs while having a blast! Please have your child bring or wear an old T-shirt/clothes to class. A small-individualized snack will be provided. Please indicate if your child has any food allergies. Registration closes on Monday, November 30 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollmentInstructor: Donna Carney-BastrzyckiDate: December 7Day: MondayTime: 3:30-5:00 p.m.Location: McAlister School CafeteriaGrades: 3 - 5Fee: $12.00 Non-Res: $17.00

Pre-School Pre-school-Run, Kick and Play Fitness Program (Pre-schooler with a Caregiver) - NEW Outdoor Program) Do you want to get fit and have fun while making new friends with your child this fall? Pre-schoolers and their parent/caregiver will participate in a variety of fun and interactive activities that help keep your family fit while helping to develop balance, flexibility, gross motor skills, with music and movement. This class is a ton of fun and a great workout too all in an outdoor setting. Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA. teamjtraining.com Registration closes on Wednesday, September 9 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment. Dates: September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26 (No program on October 12) Day: MondayTime: 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.Location: Meet at Bruce Park Pavilion. (Heavy rain and thunderstorms will cancel the program that day and will be rescheduled if possible. Instructor will contact you by 10:00 a.m. the day of the program if the class needs to be rescheduled due to weather)Ages: 3-5 and caregiverFee: $50.00 per child and one adult

Storytime, Games and Fun Craft Party (Pre-Schooler with a Parent/Caregiver) - NEW Come join this fun Storytime and Craft party with your little one! Participants will have an enjoyable time during our Fall Themed party where we will read an engaging story, make some creative crafts and end with a dance party all while social distancing at the beautiful Bruce Park Pavilion. This class is designed for parent/caregiver and will be loads of fun! Limited enrollment. Instructor: Wendy Taylor-Kent Memorial Library and Donna Carney-Bastrzycki-Suffield Parks and Recreation Department Registration closes on Monday, September 14 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Date: September 17 (Back up bad weather make up day is Thursday, October 8-only heavy rains and Thunderstorms will cancel) Day: Thursday Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. Location: Bruce Park Pavilion Ages: 2-5 and caregiver Fee: $10.00 for participant and caregiver

Spooky Halloween Storytime and Haunted Craft Fun Party (Pre-Schooler with a Parent/Caregiver) - NEW Come join this fun Halloween themed Story time and Craft party with your little one! Participants will have an enjoyable time while we read an engaging story, make some creative Halloween crafts all while social distancing at the beautiful Bruce Park Pavilion. This class is designed for parent/caregiver and will be loads of fun! Limited enrollment. Instructors: Wendy Taylor-Kent Memorial Library and Donna Carney-Bastrzycki-Suffield Parks and Recreation DepartmentRegistration closes on Tuesday, October 5 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment. Date; October 15 (Back up bad weather make up day is Thursday, October 29-only heavy rains and Thunderstorms will cancel)Day: ThursdayTime: 1:00-2:00 p.m.Location: Bruce Park PavilionAges: 2-5 and caregiverFee: $10.00 for participant and caregiverA $5.00 per participant fee is incorporated into the program cost. This fee is non-refundable if the program is cancelled by us for any reason.

Adult

Adult Recreational Volleyball Recreational volleyball for adults 18 yrs. and older Instructor: Gym Supervisor Registration closes on Tuesday, September 1 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment. Dates: September 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13, 20, 27. Day: Tuesday Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: Suffield Middle School Gym Fee: $25.00 Non-Res: $30.00

Healthy Happy Hour-Mix it up at the Barre - NEW Outdoor Program and Zoom Option!Join in on our enjoyable Barre inspired workout. Are you looking for a great program that incorporates Yoga, Pilates and Aerobics in a super fun way? This class is for you. The Barre portion of this class incorporates specific sequencing patterns and isometric movements that target specific muscle groups. This pattern of exercise helps to improve strength, balance, flexibility and posture. The "MIX" portion of this class will add strength training and cardiovascular fitness using dumbbells and other equipment at the studio. Class will be held outside to help ensure social distancing. This class is also available on Zoom if you do not wish to go to class in person and will also be held via zoom if there are any bad weather days. Visit- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5436... to join the class via zoom. The meeting ID is 543 601 8790 Instructor: Sarah Supino/Unique Fitness Studio Staff Registration closes on Tuesday, September 8 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment. Dates: September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 Day: Mondays Times: 4:30-5:00 p.m. Ages: 14 and up Location: Unique Fitness Studio Fee: $50.00

Powerburn NEW Outdoor Program Get an incredible workout in this fun high intensity step class. Class is designed to help build lean muscle while burning tons of fat all while having a blast. It is a total body cardio and strength workout. Combining step, HIIT, and dumbbells, this ultimate thirty-minute workout will get and help keep you in shape. Come get your heart pumping and the calories burning with a personal trainer. Beginners to Advanced are welcome! Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA Teamjtraining.com Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22 (October 29th as a bad weather make up day as back up. Day: Thursday Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m. Ages: 14 and older Location: Meet at Bruce Park Pavilion. (Heavy rain and thunderstorms will cancel the program that day and will be rescheduled if possible. Instructor will contact you by 10:00 a.m. the day of the program if the class needs to be rescheduled due to weather) Fee: $50.00

Tabata Bootcamp - NEW Outdoor Program You will have a blast in this ultimate calorie burning high intensity class. Tabata is a form of HIIT (high-intensity interval training) that alternates between twenty seconds of intense bursts of work and ten seconds of rest in four-minute rounds. This class will have you burning calories even after you leave class. All fitness levels are welcome. We will be getting a great workout in while social distancing and exercising outside at the beautiful Bruce Park Pavilion. Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA Dates: September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18 (October 25 is back up bad weather day.) Day: Sunday Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m. Ages: 14 and older Location: Meet at Bruce Park Pavilion. (Heavy rain and thunderstorms will cancel the program that day and will be rescheduled if possible. Instructor will contact you by 10:00 a.m. the day of the program if the class needs to be rescheduled due to weather) Fee: $50.00

Healthy Lunchtime Yoga Sampler NEW Have you ever wanted to try Yoga and see what it is all about? This class is for you. Enjoy all the benefits of Yoga in a fun and friendly environment as we practice and enjoy a healthy, strengthening and de-stressing Vinyasa Yoga workout. There will be a strong focus on proper alignment and linking movement to one's breath to ultimately promote flexibility, increase mobility, build strength, balance and relieve stress. All Levels are welcome including beginners. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement and wear and bring a face mask, water bottle and a Yoga Mat. We ask everyone to check their temperature before coming to class and if you have a temperature, over 100 please do not come to class. Also, please do not come to class if you are feeling ill or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. Instructor: Laura Dromgold Registration closes on Tuesday, September 8 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment. Dates: September 11, 18 Day: Fridays Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m. Location: Bruce Park Pavilion (Heavy rain and thunderstorms will cancel the program that day by the instructor. If there are any cancelations the make up day will be on Friday, September 25) Ages 12 and up Fee: $20.00

Mindfulness, Resilience and Relaxation Sampler- NEW (Wednesday's) (Two class times are available)Join us for this new outdoor program at the beautiful Bruce Park Pavilion as you learn some great mindfulness, resilience and relaxation exercises guided by certified Yoga Instructor Laura Dromgold. Take some time for yourself and leave class feeling refreshed, de-stressed and renewed. Mindfulness, Mediation and some gentle Yoga movements helps calm the mind, body and spirit. This class is for everyone and all levels are welcome. Instructor: Laura Dromgold Registration closes on Wednesday, September 9 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment. Dates: September 16, 23 Day: Wednesdays Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m. - Class 1 4:45-5:30 p.m.-Class 2 (Perfect for after work or for family exercise evening!) Location: Bruce Park Pavilion (Heavy rain and thunderstorms will cancel the program that day by the instructor by 8:30 a.m., class will be held on Wednesday, September 30 if there are any cancellations.) Ages 12 and up Fee: $20.00

Inclusive Programming These programs foster friendships, socialization, promote community involvement and independence. This group enjoys educational presentations, fitness activities, crafting classes, games and events that are inclusive. Many fun outings throughout the year are held. The programs are geared for junior high school students through adult. Enrollment is on a first come first paid basis. Volunteers are always welcome. If you wish to join the group and receive notifications of upcoming events, you must pre-register. Currently, there is a Zoom program running each week with games, trivia and bingo nights for the group during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please contact Donna Carney-Bastrzycki-Director of Special Programs at dcarney@suffieldct.gov to receive notifications and to join the group for upcoming programs.

Bowling Buddies Outing Group

Outdoor Exercise and Walk Event (Free) Have a fun time with your friends while social/physical distancing and getting some great exercise. All abilities welcome. We will be practicing physical/social distancing and everyone must wear a mask when social distancing is not feasible. All participants must pre-register. Limited enrollment. Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki Registration closes on Monday, September 14 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.

Dates: September 17 Day: Thursday Time: 4:30 5:30 p.m. Age: geared for ages 10 and up through adult (Special Partners are encouraged to participate from the Bowling Buddies Program) Location: Meet at the Middle School Track Fee: FREE (Must pre-register. Limited spots)

Please note for all of our programs- enhanced safety and cleaning precautions are being taken and we ask everyone to check their temperature before coming to programs and if you have a temperature, over 100 please do not come to the program. Also, please do not come to class if you are feeling ill or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. Masks are required when indoors and when social distancing is not possible outdoors. Please also bring hand sanitizer and bring and wear a face mask to programs.

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You'll be able unlock more features on the new Fitbit Sense if you subscribe to Fitbit Premium.

If you're an avid Fitbit user, you've probably come across Fitbit Premium, a personalized subscription service in the Fitbit app on iPhoneand Android. For a monthly price, Fitbit Premium gives you access to guided workouts, meditations, advanced health insights and sleep tracking, along with other tools to help you reach your fitness goals. If you're thinking about buying one of the newly announced Fitbit Sense, Fitbit Versa 3 or Fitbit Inspire 2 smartwatches when they launch later this year, Fitbit Premium could allow you to access some of their helpful features, like stress sensing within a guided meditation.

Here's everything you need to know about Fitbit Premium -- including price, free trials, classes and features -- to help you determine if the monthly fee is worth it for you.

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Fitbit Premium isFitbit's monthly subscription service that unlocks extra fitness features, classes and health insights for your wearable and its app. It launched in 2019. Fitbit is in the process of being acquired by Google.

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Fitbit Premium costs $9.99 per month, or $80 for a year.

At the start of coronavirus lockdowns and quarantines back in March, Fitbit began offering a 90-day free trial for new Fitbit Premium subscribers. That free trial is still available.

To redeem your free Fitbit Premium trial, open the Fitbit app. In the lower-right corner, tap the Premium tab. The trial is only valid through the English version of the app, and only for new Premium users.

You'll still need to enter a payment method, and cancel it before the end of the trial to avoid getting charged a subscription fee.

If you're not eligible for the 90-day free trial, you might still be able to redeem a 90-day trial of Fitbit Coach, which offers personalized video workouts and coaching. Fitbit Coach is available in English, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese.

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Fitbit Premium's extra programs aim for health coaching.

Fitbit Premium includes the following features that are not part of the nonsubscription Fitbit app:

Workouts: Access more than 150 guided video and audio workouts from fitness brands like barre3, Daily Burn, Popsugar and Yoga Studio by Gaiam. You can search workouts by difficulty, and choose a workout plan based on your goals.

Guided programs: Find step-by-step guided programs on topics such as mindful eating and sleep improvement.

Health and fitness stats: Track activity, weight, sleep and nutrition with your Fitbit and see your progress in the app.

Advanced insights: Get personalized insights like your Sleep Score breakdown and a Wellness Report of your Fitbit stats. You'll also get guidance based on those insights, like a bedtime checklist to improve sleep.

Mindfulness activities: Find a library of guided audio tracks and sounds to help you calm your mind for sleep, stress reduction and body positivity.

Premium challenges: Get motivated to achieve your goals with challenges like Get Fit Bingo. Invite friends who aren't Premium subscribers to participate, too.

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No, but Premium will unlock more of the health capabilities of the upcoming Fitbit Sense. The Sense includes an electrodermal activity sensor that you can press your palm against to get a reading of your overall stress. You'll be able to see the reading in a new free EDA app, but Premium members will get a new set of mindfulness and meditation features that use the sensor, too. You'll also be able to use many of the watch's other new sensors (like an SpO2 pulse oxygen sensor) free, but if you want long-term analysis, you'll need Premium.

The Fitbit Sense will include a six-month free trial of Premium, and the Fitbit Inspire 2 will come with a year-long free trial -- so you should have plenty of time to figure out if those features are worth paying for in the long term.

If you own a Fitbit and are looking to mix up your workout routine, it doesn't hurt to give the Premium 90-day free trial a try -- especially if you aren't quite ready to return to the gym or your other workout classes. Whether or not you want to pay $9.99a month depends on how much you like (and actually use) the subscription's offerings, and your own budget.

It's not difficult to find free workout classes on Instagram, subscribe to free fitness YouTube channels, or find meditation apps and sleep tips online. But if you want all of your workout and health information consolidated in your Fitbit app, Premium may be helpful.

For more workout tips, check out our list of home workout options, and our list of the best face masks for working out.

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The Lyon Center, home to many of USCs recreational sports programs, is closed until further notice as campus access remains limited amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Daily Trojan file photo)

In an effort to provide engaging activities to students even amid the coronavirus pandemic, USC Recreational Sports is offering live classes via Zoom as well as workout routines led by fitness staff on YouTube. Zoom classes range from pilates to yin yoga and Zumba, all of which are around an hour long per session and are free of cost.

The program even held its own RecFest during Welcome Week, where students had the ability to sign up for various virtual club sports and intramural activities. Recreational Sports will continuously create programs for students to stay involved until the facilities reopen and typical activities resume.

In-person intramural activities, an integral aspect of social life at USC, will not be available while classes are remote, social distancing measures are in place and campus access is severely limited. Due to of these restrictions, the department has set up various online accommodations. Below is a guide to some of the unique opportunities available this semester.

Intro Yoga SculptYoga sculpt is more intense than traditional yoga, as it is more fast paced and burns more calories. It combines resistance training, cardio and vinyasa flow yoga to build muscle. The six-week class which welcomes all levels and progresses in difficulty each session is taught by a certified yoga sculpt instructor every Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

POP Pilates SeriesIf youre looking for energized workouts, this six-week class incorporates classic Pilates moves choreographed to the rhythm of pop music. Pilates offers an opportunity to improve flexibility and tone your body. All fitness levels are welcome to join. This series is available every Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

MixxedFitThis high energy class implements some of the top hits past and present to create a fitness program with explosive dancing. It is an excellent option if youre looking for a fun way to get some exercise. Sessions are every Monday and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.

ZumbaThis is a dynamic fitness class using Latin and international music to create an effective calorie-burning and sweat-filled workout. The class requires no dance experience. Sessions take place Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

These are just four of the 20 programs offered by USC Recreational Sports this semester all of which are free and available for all USC students. The classes are an excellent socially distanced opportunity to stay active during the pandemic.

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Temporary Recreation Leader II

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter square miles in the city have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Temporary Recreation Leader II for the School Day and Out of School Time Program.

Overview In pursuit of service excellence, the Recreation Leader II performs technical recreation work. A Recreation Leader II will lead, instruct and guide youth 5-17 years old from all backgrounds in arts and crafts, sports, games, music, drama, cooking, exercise and field trips at an Out of School Time Program / Afterschool site. Our Recreation Leader II should also be available to work various hours, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m or 2 p.m. to 6 p.m and some evenings and weekends as needed. Enthusiasm, flexibility and excellent communication skills are needed to be successful in this position.

What You Should Bring Each member of our team is accountable for the outstanding delivery of services to the community. You will work to meet the recreation needs of our community. You will ensure that all activities are fun, safe and orderly. You will have the support of and work under the direction of a Recreation Leader III, Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Manager in the planning of a well-rounded recreational program. You will execute programming that meets the high standards of excellence.

The Opportunity

Minimum & Additional Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; some experience as a Recreation Leader I or equivalent; experience leading youth recreational and cultural activities in arts and crafts, sports, games, music, drama, cooking, exercise and field trips, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

A background working with an at-risk youth population, experience working independently and as part of a team, experience working with individual and family services community and street outreach, schools, therapeutic recreation, youth sports programs, and other support services programs. Course work, background, or experience in education or teaching. Strong writing and verbal skills.

Notes

This position requires successful completion of a criminal records background check and drug screening prior to employment. This position requires on-site attendance to provide in-person programming with participants during COVID-19.

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