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Charlotte NCs How to Improve Health and Fitness Pro – Thor Colberg – Video
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Fitness goals turn into a job for Kenai gym owner
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In this Feb. 23, 2012, photo, fitness trainer Whitney Martin, at top, spots weights for Scott Hamann during a workout at New Beginnings Fitness Center in Kenai, Alaska. Hamann took up a fitness routine about a year ago and recently bought the gym he had been attending. (AP Photo/Peninsula Clarion, M. Scott Moon)
The North Kenai resident said the need for change struck him after his father and youngest brother passed away last year.
"I was way, way, way heavy and I just knew I had to get healthy," Hamann said.
In February 2011, he started working with a personal trainer at Elite Health and Fitness.
"When I started I couldn't even make a full lap around the track," Hamann said.
Now, two weeks before his one-year anniversary of working with his trainer, Whitney Martin, Hamann weighs in 120 pounds lighter.
"I've still got another 60 pounds to loose, but I'm working on it every day," Hamann said.
Then he decided to take a bigger step, and left the Peninsula, heading to the Biggest Loser Ranch in Malibu, Calif. for two months.
But his biggest step yet came in January, when he purchased the gym. It was either that, or see it shut down, he said.
"I ended up buying the building and then I bought the gym itself," Hamann said.
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Expo gets down to the heart of the matter
Posted: March 3, 2012 at 1:21 am
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MVHI's annual Health and Fitness Expo has become a must-attend for participants in America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk, and the community as a whole. As our Sarah Blazonis tells us, it was the event before the event that had people in the Mohawk Valley thinking about heart health.
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UTICA, N.Y. -- Heart health is never far from Byron Elias' mind.
"My mother had open heart surgery, and my father passed away from a massive heart attack," he explained.
That's part of the reason he keeps a close eye on his cardiac health and why he stopped by the free cardiac health screening booth at this year's Health and Fitness Expo.
"Coming here today with the screening, I feel like I get my cholesterol done, I get my blood pressure checked, and if they find something you can talk to your doctor about it," Elias said.
Elias certainly wouldn't be alone in his health concerns even in a crowd smaller than the expo's expected 5,000.
"Heart disease is the number one killer...It's based on our diets, based on our lifestyles, and sometimes genetics," said Adanna Akujuo, a cardiothoracic surgeon with the Mohawk Valley Heart Institute.
So while the expo may have started out as a last-minute push for registration for America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk, it's morphed over the decades into a one-stop shop for learning about heart health, better eating options, and how to focus on fitness.
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Health, fitness, screenings part of Health Night
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NORMAL Medication safety, menopause and Hula Hoops for exercise will be among topics when one of Central Illinois larger health events returns for a 14th year.
Womens Health Night a free evening of health presentations, fitness demonstrations, medical screenings and displays will be from 3 to 7:30 p.m. March 20 at Illinois State Universitys Bone Student Center, Normal.
About 1,500 women and men attended last years event.
Where else can you have collaboration between physicians, hospitals, pharmacists and fitness professionals with nothing to be sold to you? asked Kathi Franklin, executive director of the Illinois Heart & Lung Foundation, which presents the health night.
Our goal is to provide information for our community to be healthy, happy and safe, Franklin said. We want to help empower people to be their own health care advocate.
Presentations will be on medication safety, treatment for varicose veins and a panel discussion on menopause. Fitness demonstrations will be Hula Hoop for Exercise and Zumba.
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, the Community Cancer Center and doctors will conduct health screenings; American Red Cross will have a blood drive; Advocate BroMenn will offer CPR certification (register at 309-268-5207); and 60 organizations will have booths with health, fitness and safety information, Franklin said.
The annual Gale Keeran Spirit of Success Award will be presented at 6 p.m. The award, named for the late community leader Gale Keeran, honors a person who has made McLean County a better place to live.
Franklin hopes that free parking and free child care by YWCA McLean County will make it easier for more women to attend the event this year.
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American Athlete Magazine Launches Premiere Issue for iPad – Featured Download in App Store and Newsstand; Makes List …
Posted: March 2, 2012 at 7:19 pm
WESTFIELD, N.J., March 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American Athlete Magazine, a new interactive sports and fitness publication focusing on the American athlete's mind, body, and spirit, has launched its premiere issue. Designed exclusively for the tablet, American Athlete Magazine is available in the App Store for Apple iPad, or on iTunes in the App Store's Newsstand: (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/american-athlete-magazine/id504586548?mt=8)
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The magazine is scheduled to publish six issues per year; the first two issues will be free, with subscription and per issue price to be determined after publication of the second issue. The magazine has already been highly rated and reviewed in online communities by users including Top App Reviews 101, CNET, Apple's iOSnoops and others and it is being downloaded at a rapid rate.
American Athlete Magazine explores elements common across all sports and competitive events: improving strength and endurance, developing positive nutrition and conditioning habits, balancing public and private life, building mental toughness, preparing for "go time," and learning to live with personal performance results, be they win, lose, or place.
The first edition of the app features a cover story on Orlando Hudson, the second baseman for the San Diego Padres who is not only a two time all star in Major League Baseball, but also created the successful charity C.A.T.C.H. (Curing Autism Through Change and Hope) Foundation. The article shares Orlando's leadership and commitment on and off the field, and with his family and contains exclusive video interviews with Hudson in his hometown of Darlington, South Carolina, where he and veteran TV host/correspondent Stacey Sweet discussed his life and how he embraces Mind, Body & Spirit (American Athlete Magazine's motto).
Other features in American Athlete Magazine's premiere issue include:
Initial sponsors of the magazine include Parisi Speed School, the chain of performance enhancement training facilities; and Europa Sports Products, a distributor of health and sport supplements, which will be promoting the NOW Energy Bar.
American Athlete Magazine was created by David Fink, founder and president of The DavidHenry Agency/DHA Publications, a marketing and media company specializing in branding, custom publishing, and interactive services. Fink serves as the magazine's publisher; the editor-in-chief is Michael Q. Bullerdick, a magazine industry veteran with over 20 years of executive leadership background at top-tier publishing companies including Time Inc., American Media Inc., Conde Nast, Hearst/Miramax, and Bauer Publishing.
"In launching American Athlete, we wanted to fill a niche that we perceived in the sports and fitness magazine categorygetting inside the mind, body, and spirit of athletes and bringing their stories to a readership that craves more than just stats, scores, and workout tips," said Fink.
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Health and fitness agenda: International Women's Day
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More than a thousand events around the globe will celebrate women in honor of International Women's Day on March 8. Also coming up, fitness professionals head to Los Angeles' world-renowned IHRSA Convention.
101st International Women's Day March 8 Worldwide
More than a thousand events will be held around the world to mark the occasion, including talks, discussions, exhibitions, and workshops. This year's theme is "Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures." To celebrate, CARE USA, a humanitarian organization that fights global poverty, will host the CARE Conference & International Women's Day Celebration in Washington DC. http://www.careconference.org Find out what is happening near you: http://www.internationalwomensday.com Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf_WlLsqs8E
31st IHRSA Convention March 14-17 Los Angeles, California, US
A rival to the IDEA World Fitness Convention and FIBO, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association annual convention is another top, long-standing fitness trade show held in Los Angeles. Thousands of fitness pros swap ideas, spot new trends, and sample the latest products coming to a gym near you. http://www.ihrsa.org Facebook Twitter
25th Salon Mondial Body Fitness Formexpo March 16-18 Paris, France
Similar to Canadas Canfitpro and the USs IHRSA, Frances massive Salon Mondial Body Fitness Formexpo expects to draw some 20,000 visiters and 100 international companies. Check out the latest products and trends, or take classes in a range of techniques offered by Leaderfit, Reebok, Les Mills and Crossfit, among others. http://www.vivelaforme.com Facebook Twitter
8th International Fitness Showcase (IFS) March 23-25 Winter Gardens Blackpool, UK
This program packs more than 200 different fitness sessions into three days, designed for fitness instructors, trainers, and the public. Comparable to Inner IDEA in the US, IFS is one of Europe's biggest fitness conventions. Expect classes on The Fit Zone, Gravity, Modern Pilates, and much more. http://www.chrysalispromotions.com
5th BaliSpirit Festival March 28 - April 1 The Purnati Center for the Arts, Batuan, Bali, Indonesia
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Published: March 2, 2012
Coronary slow flow phenomenon
More bad news for overweight men: Research from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center suggests that being obese and male (and maybe a military veteran) are risk factors for a condition in which blood flows slowly through unobstructed coronary arteries.
The ailment, referred to as CSFP, causes chest pain, according to an OU news release. Severe cases are linked to heart attack, abnormal heart rhythm and sudden cardiac death.
It is a rather rare cause of chest pain, compared to the more common coronary disease, study author Stavros Stavrakis said in the release. However, in people with no coronary blockages, it may represent a more common cause of chest pain than previously thought.
The study was published in the Circulation Journal. It focused on 158 patients with unblocked coronary arteries and normal heart function who were admitted to the Oklahoma City Veteran's Affairs Medical Center from 2007 to 2009, the release states. Despite their otherwise normal heart health, 96 of the patients were diagnosed with CSFP after study.
That number is huge compared to other studies. An explanation may be that the VA patients share certain attributes: They are overwhelmingly male and have risk factors for heart disease, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
We do not know exactly why male sex and obesity are independent predictors of CSFP, Stavrakis said.
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SPARK™ Continues Campaign on Capitol Hill for More Support of Physical and Health Education in Schools as Part of …
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Campaign advocates for the usage of Title I and Title II funds for physical and health education programs and professional development for teachers
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 02, 2012
The NASPE SPEAK Out! Day is focused on showing Congress how they can support physical and health education by allowing Title I and Title II funds to be used for physical and health education programs and professional development for teachers. According to NASPE Senior Manager of Government Relations Carly Braxton, We are thrilled that members of the broad education community will join us to advocate for enhanced quality physical education in schools. It is everyones responsibility to make quality physical education and physical activity a reality in every school in America.
"Because physical education is not considered a core subject under the law, it is marginalized in the funding and decision-making process, said Paul Rosengard, Executive Director at SPARK. The fact is that one-third of the children in this nation are overweight or obese and that statistic is one we cannot ignore. Meeting with members of Congress and bringing this issue to the forefront of our government is the first step in ensuring that we provide the best future for our youth."
NASPE is the non-profit professional membership association that sets the standard for practice in physical education and sport. For more information on the 2012 NASPE SPEAK Out! Day visit http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/advocacy/events/LobbyDay.cfm
About NASPE
The preeminent national authority on physical education and a recognized leader in sport and physical activity, the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) is a non-profit professional membership association that sets the standard for practice in physical education and sport. NASPEs 15,000 members include: K-12 physical education teachers, coaches, administrators, researchers, and college/university faculty who prepare professionals in these areas. NASPE seeks to enhance knowledge, improve professional practice, and increase support for high-quality physical education, sport and physical activity programs. It is the largest of the five national associations that make up the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHPERD). For more information, visit http://www.naspeinfo.org.
About SPARK
SPARK is a collection of research-based Physical Education, After School, Early Childhood, and Coordinated School Health programs for educators serving Pre-K through 12th grade students. Since 1989, SPARK has provided curriculum materials, teacher training, and consultation to over 100,000 teachers and youth leaders, representing many thousands of schools, organizations, and agencies worldwide. SPARK also helps educators find physical education grants. For more information on SPARK, visit http://www.sparkpe.org or email spark(at)sparkpe(dot)org or call 1-800-SPARK-PE.
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