Physical fitness: What the experts say – Monroe Evening News
Posted: January 19, 2020 at 9:43 pm
With attendance at local gyms and fitness centers nearing peak season, Monroe County health and wellness professionals have advice for local gym newbies.
With attendance at local gyms and fitness centers nearing peak season, Monroe County health and wellness professionals have advice for local gym newbies.
Kristin Irwin, CEO of Monroe Family YMCA; Jon Carrabino, personal trainer and owner of LevelUp Training Complex, and Pat Cano, owner of ABS Fitness, recently spoke with The Monroe News about ways area residents can maximize their time in the gym.
Following are some quick tips and advice they offered.
Pace yourself
Irwin said dont start off too quickly, especially for those who are new to gym equipment. They should seek help and ask for clarity on how to use such machines, she said, adding that they run the risk of incurring an injury.
The biggest harm you can do is shocking your body by overdoing it, especially if you are a beginner, she said.
Nutrition
Proper nutrition plays a key role in fitness, said Carrabino, adding its essential to long-term success.
Its just as important as exercise, he said.
Cano advised those new to nutrition to ease into healthy eating.
Rather than cutting things completely out of a diet, look at gradually reducing them and focus on consuming in moderation.
Start by taking baby steps, she said.
Change it up
Introducing variety into workouts and fitness keeps things fresh.
Irwin advised exploring a combination of fitness classes and equipment. She also highlighted how shifting between different types of exercises can be exciting, such as tennis, swimming and weight-lifting.
This will reduce monotony and keep you interested, Irwin said.
Get a plan
Its important for people to hold themselves accountable, Irwin said.
She advises people to schedule their workouts or gym time and treat it like a doctors appointment or work meeting.
Irwin also said it is important for gym newbies to nail down their why, which is the reason theyre pursuing fitness and health.
Once you figure out the why, its easier to keep yourself motivated, she said.
Carrabino said connecting with others who share a similar goal can also be beneficial.
Find a group of motivated people who will keep you motivated, he said.
Consistency
Set a routine and stick to it, advised Cano. Ideally, if people can work out four or five a week they will see better results, she said, adding that intervals of 30 to 45 minutes are best depending on physical ability.
I get it in (clients) heads its all about consistency, Cano said.
Establishing regularity is the key to success, Carrabino said.
If you want to make a change, you have to be consistent, he added. Its a process that takes time results take time.
Dont give up
First-time gym members have to understand failure happens only when they stop pursuing their goals, according to Cano.
If someone deviates from the plan or stumbles, its not the end of their fitness journey, she said, adding its important to push through such hurdles.
If you just stop, thats when you fail, she said. If you never stop and keep trying, then youre always succeeding.
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Food and Health, Weird Carnival – Coeur d’Alene Press
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You could be pinched, dunked, have electrical currents run through your body or take a spin on a merry-go-round. Mean bully? Weird carnival? Bad dream? Maybe so, but not here. They are methods used to measure body composition. Your body composition is the ratio of fat mass to non-fat mass, which includes muscle, bone and water. Measuring body composition is one of the most effective ways to define and monitor your health and fitness goals and is done using various methods, including those above. But isnt that what my BMI measures?
Body Mass Index, or BMI, has been around since the early nineteenth century with the purpose to determine whether one is at a healthy weight. BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared, then ranking your health based on the following:
Underweight: Less than or equal to 18.5
Normal weight: Between 18.5 and 24.9
Overweight: Between 25 and 29.9
Obesity: 30 and greater
Even though your BMI is a simple calculation, the results are misleading. For example, a 5 foot-6 inch, 150-pound female has a BMI of 24.2, lying in the healthy range. However, if that same person has much greater muscle mass weighing 165 pounds, her BMI would be 26.6, putting her in the overweight category. Thus, the formula disregards the ratio of lean muscle mass to fat mass.
Measuring your body composition is best done with more than a calculator. The techniques below are the most common methods with more realistic representations of your body composition along with the following general body fat ranking percentages.
Essential body fat: Women 10 to 12 percent; Men 2 to 4 percent. (It is extremely dangerous to drop below the essential fat values)
Athletes: Women between 14 and 20 percent; Men 6 to 13 percent
Fitness: Women between 21 and 24 percent; Men 14 to 17 percent
Acceptable: Women between 25 and 31 percent; Men 18 to 25 percent
Obese: Women 32 percent and above; Men 25 and above
Body circumference, aka the tape measure method, measures body circumferences to estimate body fat and is inexpensive, quick and simple to learn. Skinfold calipers are used to pinch subcutaneous fat, which is the fat underneath the skin, in three to seven specific sites on the body, varying between men and women. Calipers are inexpensive and take little time to learn, however accuracy depends upon the skill of the person taking the measurements. With both the circumference and caliper methods simple to use and readily available, they are preferred for monitoring the progress of body composition changes.
Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) is used to assess bone density but also measures fat and lean mass with little error. Only physicians perform the scans, thus are very expensive and done infrequently making them unfit for evaluating progress.
Hydrostatic weighing, also known as underwater weighing, estimates body composition while under water to determine your bodys density. It is accurate and quick yet is often only available in research facilities. Additionally, some people prefer not to be submerged or they are unable to hold their breath long enough to complete the assessment.
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) detects how your body responds to small electrical currents from electrodes on your skin. Electrical currents move through muscle easier than fat, providing relatively accurate results. BIAs are available to consumers but are less accurate than those used in medical and research facilities. Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS) and Electrical Impedance Myography (EIM) also use electrical currents to measure body fat. BIS devices are unavailable for purchase and primarily used in research and medical facilities. Inexpensive EIM devices are available to purchase yet are less accurate.
3-D Body Scanners use infrared sensors to get a three-dimensional look at your body shape taken from millions of points on your body. Scan data then generates body fat and muscle mass and provides a visual posture analysis that may provide guidance for training methods. Some scanners have you stand on a rotating platform, while others rotate around your body. Scanners take little time, are fairly accurate and may be used often to evaluate progress.
The availability of body composition measuring methods in Southeast Idaho is comparable to larger cities. The least expensive and best methods for consistent evaluation of body composition changes are skinfold calipers and body circumference with a tape measure. As 3D scanners gain in popularity, they, too, will provide consistent body fat analysis.
Measuring your body composition is key to beginning a health and fitness program. Initial measurements will help to establish your goals, then scheduled measurements will mark your progress. As a personal trainer, I regularly measure body composition using tape measure, calipers and 3D scanner methods. Whether you are beginning or currently in a health and fitness program, or just curious, send an email or call to schedule an appointment to measure your body composition, with your initial visit at no charge.
And the fun part? You get to ride a merry-go-round and be pinched!
Sources:
Healthline Body composition: Health and Performance in Exercise and Sport, ? Henry C. Lukaski
Sherrie Hebert is a certified personal trainer and Pilates mat and equipment instructor. She teaches and trains at Performance Pilates and Golds Gym of Pocatello. Contact her at 208-317-5685 or sherriehebert@gmail.com for all your health and wellness needs.
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The need for evidence-based information in health and fitness – Telegraph India
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Health and fitness today is a multibillion-dollar industry and it is not surprising that many people want to be part of it. There often seems to be a lot of opinions, myths and contradictions when it comes to information related to health and fitness. Information related to fitness topics is so readily available on social media that most people seem to have a very clear idea in terms of optimising their health and fitness. If there is so much clarity then why is obesity, lower back pain, depression and diabetes on the rise? Today a simple WhatsApp message (solution) in a group circulates with all the right intention to help but in most cases, the information is not only biased but, at times, harmful too. This is not just in the health and fitness industry but even with social and political issues. Therefore, evidence with regards to providing the right information is the need of the hour. This article will discuss the need for evidence-based information concerning health and fitness, although there is a far greater need for social and political issues.
There are many forms of evidence, one does not always need to wait for a peer-reviewed metanalysis of randomised controlled trials (the highest form of scientific investigation) to seek evidence-based information. Rather introspect a given piece of information with regards to both content and context before believing or accepting it. For example, lets say I get a WhatsApp message saying: Eat lemons to lose weight. If I blindly follow that message without understanding the basic mechanism behind weight loss, that is, lower energy intake (calorie consumption) and increase physical activity, then most likely the information is not very helpful to me. In this case, I have ignored introspecting the content (not asking how lemon alone will help me lose weight) and context (people who did lose weight did they do anything else apart from consuming lemons?).
In most cases, experts/ coaches/gurus seem to be the only ones that drive the evidence in the health and fitness industry. This can be a limiting factor due to personal biases involved with anecdotal evidence (individual experience). Anecdotal evidence of an expert can help ask relevant questions and provide the foundation due to their expertise in that specific area, but it still needs to be scrutinised with regards to content and context before making conclusions for a larger and diverse population. For example, a fitness professional who loves to run might prescribe running as the only means to increased fitness levels and improve health to everyone. Not that running is bad but not everyone needs to run or have the adequate resource (time, awareness) to use running as the only means to improve health and fitness. This is relevant across domains today, be it CrossFit, powerlifting, bodybuilding or even yoga, a perfect case of Maslows hammer and the nail analogy if all one has a hammer then everything appears to be a nail.
Furthermore, lack of evidence often tends to promote polarised opinions. For example, claiming a diet plan as the best. Few questions to ponder on the above claim. Why is a particular diet plan best? Is it best for a specific population? How was it concluded that this is the best diet plan? It is easy to get fooled by randomness we see few people following a diet that looks good, what if they look good regardless of that particular diet plan? Understandably, most people lead busy lives and do not have the time to introspect or question everything. But if they are spending money to improve their health and fitness then investing a little time to make sure that they are getting the right information can be of immense help. A few guidelines below can provide a better perspective in understanding information related to health and fitness.
Try and filter information based on context and wider content (beyond plan/programme): Just because a particular fitness routine or a diet plan has worked for your friend it may not work for you. Many factors can influence results such as genetic predisposition, environment and stress to name a few.
Avoid giving fitness tips to your peers if you are not qualified: Would you give medical advice to your peers if you are not a medical practitioner? Rather share the things that have worked well for you but explain to them why you think it worked for you.
Seek an expert that appreciates an evidence-based approach, that is, not provide polarised views and relies excessively on his/her opinion.
Do not just read the conclusion of a study on your favourite fitness and health topics. Check how the conclusion was drawn. You do not need to check statistical correctness (unless you want to) but looking at the structure/design of a study, participants can help you understand the relevance.
Kaushik Talukdar is founder & CEO of Athlete Institute (www.athlete.institute), a PhD scholar (exercise and sports science) and the author of Sports Fit: Bridging the gap between research and practice. You can follow him on Twitter @coachkaushik or email him: kaushik@athlete.institute
References
Taleb, N (2001). Fooled by Randomness: The hidden role of chance in life and in the markets, Random House, US
Roecker, C (2012). Hierarchy of evidence saves time. Journal of American Chiropractic Association, 7-10
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Physical fitness: Centers fill up at start of year – Monroe Evening News
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It's typical in Monroe County for new members to fill the gyms and fitness centers, following up on New Year's resolutions.
As Pat Cano looked out across her small gym last week, she was heartened to see every machine and station in use.
Cano, a Woodhaven resident, has owned and operated ABS Fitness in Carleton for 16 years.
A small club studio, it hosts several fitness classes and has open gym hours during the week.
A veteran of the health and fitness industry, Cano is used to an uptick in customers at the beginning of each year. Like several gyms across Monroe County, she sees new members come in as they want the pounds to come off.
The trend is usually attributable to New Years resolutions, Cano said.
People start coming in, asking about what we offer, she said. Weve been getting pretty full in here; its actually pretty nice.
Attendance trends
ABS Fitness is a womens club with 24 stations and a rotating slate of courses ranging from high-intensity interval training to programs geared toward low- impact rehabilitation exercise.
About the second week of January is when it receives the most new members, Cano said, adding she attracts the most customers each year from that point through February.
Im definitely seeing an increase, she said. (Right now) I would like to see more, but its still pretty early in the season.
To kick off each year, Canos gym hosts a Biggest Loser Challenge, in which anyone can buy into the competition and win a pool of money if she loses the most weight. Its been a popular program, she said.
The local YMCA gym sees a similar spike in membership each year, typically during the first six to eight weeks of the new year, according to Kristin Irwin, CEO of the Monroe Family YMCA.
Like Cano, Irwin said more people start coming into the YMCA as a result of resolutions. The facility has various fitness programs, a pool and its wellness center.
LevelUp Training Complex also is seeing an increase in customers. Owner Jon Carrabino said hes experiencing a surge in those attending adult fitness programs. It hosts an adult fitness boot camp.
Its also a busy time for student athletes, who use the facility for training and wellness programs related to their chosen sport. Additionally, more than 200 local students are enrolled in various club sport programs at the facility, he said.
Its been a crazy week, he added. Fitness is an investment in yourself.
Other than the beginning of the year, attendance spikes vary among local fitness centers and gyms.
Because of the nature of his business, Carrabino sees a large increase in clientele during the summer as young athletes use their time off to train.
The spring is an active time for the YMCA, according to Irwin. She said the facility sees a lot of people working to get fit in preparation for vacations and warm weather.
We also see an increase in general activity in the facility during school and college breaks and also any time the weather turns bad, she added.
At ABS Fitness, Cano has noticed people are less likely to attend her gym during the summer. Its the season when people spend the most time outdoors or being active.
Attendance definitely drops off, Cano said. People will have every excuse in the book, but theyll come back (in the fall).
Overcoming numbers
The majority of gym memberships across the country are purchased in January.
About 11% of new starts occur at the beginning of the year, according to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association. Like Cano, the organization points to resolutions as being the driving force at the start of the year.
But research also shows that while resolutions get people to the gym, they hardly spell success.
About 80% percent of resolutions fail by February. Most people who sign up for the gym as a result of them discontinue their memberships by mid-year, according to IHRSA.
I hate New years resolutions nobody sticks with it, Cano said. You have to be mindful of what you want for yourself, whether it is Jan. 1st or the end of December.
Mindfulness is key to success, Cano said. She cultivates a family atmosphere at ABS Fitness because it helps build a positive experience, which is especially important for those intimidated when they first enter a gym.
Exercising at a fitness center also is an opportunity to motivate other gym- goers, particularly newcomers, Cano said.
We are all laughing as we work out, Cano said. When youre home and trying to work out, youre always distracted. Here, you dont have the interruptions.
At the YMCA, new members can opt to receive a free orientation. Trainers show those members how to properly use the equipment and how it can be utilized to meet new members goals, according to Irwin.
Her facility places an emphasis on community, which comes is beneficial when there is increased gym usage. Its an opportunity for veteran gym members to help out the freshmen class.
If you see someone struggling, help them out, Irwin said. You can impact a persons life more than you ever know by just displaying kindness.
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Rebel Wilson flaunts amazing weight loss transformation after declaring 2020 her ‘year of health’ – Fox News
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Rebel Wilson has been working hard on her fitness.
The Australian actress, 39,posted a video of herself doing a CrossFit exercise with ropes on her Instagram stories late Thursday; it was laterreposted by her trainerJono Castano.
The "Pitch Perfect" star showed off her amazing weight loss transformation as she donned an all-black workout outfit at the gym.
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Friday vibes but@rebelwilsonhas been putting in the yards 7 days a week, Castanocaptioned his post. Proud of you gurl .
Wilson has been on a health and fitness regime over the past few months and declared 2020 her "Year of Health."
"Okay so for me 2020 is going to be called 'The Year of Health,''" she wrote on Instagram in early January. "So I put on the athleisure and went out for a walk, deliberately hydrating on the couch right now and trying to avoid the sugar and junk food, which is going to be hard after the holidays Ive just had but Im going to do it! Whos with me in making some positive changes this year?"
The funny woman told Entertainment Tonightthat she started losing weight while filming "Cats" and has since dropped between 40 and 50 pounds.
"I lost eight pounds shooting my number, in four days," Wilson said. "One, because there's a lot of physicality But also, they heated up the set very high, to almost 100 [degrees] Fahrenheit, so that we could never cool down."
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The actress has always been a voice for body confidence, though, and even designed her own plus-size clothing line calledRebel Wilson x Angels. The sizes range from 14 to 24; it was inspired by her struggle to find clothes that fit right.
I remember I didnt even go to a friends wedding in my 20s because I didnt know where to buy a dress in my size, she had toldInStylemagazine.
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Now I have a wardrobe full of custom Givenchy, she added. My family is going to hate me for saying this, but they raid my closet because we wear similar sizes and they know I have the best fashion taste. I know what Im talking about now. So I find that I impart a lot of my knowledge, especially to plus-size girls.
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When was the last time you danced? – theperrynews.com
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When was the last time you danced?
The McCreary Community Building in Perry has two licensed Zumba instructors, leading classes on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Prices are $5 per class or $25 for a six-class punch card.
The Lake Robbins Ballroom in rural Woodward has provided a place for this fun, social form of exercise for more than 80 years. Lessons are available for $5 a session on Sunday afternoons. You may attend every session or only the sessions that teach the types of dance that interest you.
No registration is needed. Just show up at 3:30 p.m. for your group lesson. You dont even need to bring a partner along with you. Visit the website or call 515-438-2305 for information about this venue at 26726 150th St.
Other Dallas County dancing opportunities include the Waukee YMCA, which offers dance classes both for beginners and those wanting more of a challenge with Zumba, Bollywood or Move It by Silver Sneakers. All of these classes provide cardio workouts along with fun and social interaction. Silver Sneakers is a health and fitness program that is included in some Medicare Advantage plans.
Another opportunity for lessons is Des Moines Dance in the Valley Junction area of West Des Moines. For information on classes, call 515-865-6043.
Ann Cochran is the health navigation coordinator in the Dallas County Public Health Department.
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The best health and fitness technology of CES 2020 – Telegraph.co.uk
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Given what Peloton managed to do for cycling, its a wonder its taken this long for someone to create a running equivalent. The twist is though that the 43 screen also contains cameras which are supposed to be able to track your running form using 3D-modelling. Theres also a luxury treadmill which is said to offer a better experience than a standard one. Theres even speakers on either side of the treadmill for immersive running sound.
It looks like any other running shoe, but Asics showed off a prototype ofa smart running shoe which contains FLYTEFOAM Propel foam. Basically this gives high energy-return when your feet touch the ground, meaning you use less energy when you run and can therefore go over longer distances with less tiredness.
Designed for people who get less than three hours sleep per night, this wacky-looking sleep headband is designed to measure your sleep and improve the quality by emitting quiet audio designed to lull you further into slow wave sleep. Its meant to help you get more restorative sleep in the same amount of time, essentially.
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5 Hacks to Help You Stick to Your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions – msnNOW
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Getty Committing to a fitness resolution is easyactually following through is much harder. Fitness experts share the best tips, tricks, and hacks to stay consistent. Hopping on the New Years Resolution fitness bandwagon may seem clichespecially if youve done it before, only to find yourself on the couch every morning, afternoon, and night come February. If you're ashamed about how your resolution went last year, never fear. Only 8 percent of people actually follow through with their New Year's resolutions by the end of the year, according to research from the University of Scranton.
Even if things did not go according to plan last time around, every New Year is an opportunity to move forward. That's the whole point of resolutions, after all. Your health and fitness are particularly well-suited to the practice, even if it feels hard to stay consistent.
We asked experts to recommend a few fitness hacks you can use after that first week, New Year honeymoon period. When the going gets tough, you'll have a playbook to stay on top of your commitment to making yourself healthier and, most importantly, happier.
Michele Scandurra / EyeEm - Getty Images Low Section Of People Running On Street In Marathon Even if you're not a competitive person by nature, a fun contest can bring out anyone's best efforts. Adding a competitive element to your New Year's fitness goal also helps to serve as motivation to follow a strategic, long-term training plan, since there's a payoff at the end other than the nebulous goal of "getting in better shape."
Signing up for a competition, whether it's a 5K run or your first Spartan Race, reinforces our instinctive need to achieve, says Chelsi Day, PsyD, HSPP, a clinical and sport psychologist for Indiana University Athletics. Make sure to set a specific date and sign up for the event within the first week of the New Year, so you'll be less likely to back out if you start getting the jitters as the date of the contest nears.
Getty 6 Hacks to Help You Stick to Your New Year's Fitness Resolutions Dont use the scale to measure progresstake photos instead. That way, you'll actually have visual evidence of your body's progression, rather than strictly sticking to numbers on a chart.
If you're feeling particularly brave, share your progress on social media. A 2013 weight loss study from Translational Behavioral Medicine found that participants who shared their progress on Twitter lost more weight than those who kept their results to themselves. We've seen some great results from normal guys ready and willing to share their transformations. What's holding you back?
Getty 6 Hacks to Help You Stick to Your New Year's Fitness Resolutions There's nothing wrong with committing to big New Year fitness goals. But you should also establish small and specific monthly benchmarks to maintain your motivation throughout the year. This will give you a reason to celebrate incremental progress or success as you move closer to the bigger goal you set for yourself.
If I ask you to eat a steak in one bite, you might be intimidated and pass on ordering the steak," says Day. "But if you cut the steak into manageable bites, it helps us enjoy it." For example, if you want to lose 30 pounds, break that up into 3 to 5 pounds per month.
Getty 6 Hacks to Help You Stick to Your New Year's Fitness Resolutions Whether it's a trainer, a buddy, or even your significant other, a workout partner provides a powerful level of support to keep you motivated year-round. In fact, the American Society of Training and Development says that having a regular workout buddy will increase your likelihood of reaching your fitness goal by 95 percent. Make sure to choose someone who will not accept your excuses or give you a pass when you're not in the mood to hit the gym.
Jaume Clua Felip / EyeEm - Getty Images Low Angle View Of Man Rock Climbing Against Sky After you're settled in your regular routine, tackling the same workout week after week and month and after month may become boring and deplete your fitness mojo. You should be implementing different plans and progressing in your workout at the most basic levelbut you can also push yourself in other, more exciting ways to keep your commitment fresh.
To spice things up, ditch the traditional gym and challenge yourself to one extreme workout per month to keep things interesting. You can take your workout outside and venture into rock climbing or visit a local Ninja Warrior training facility to test your skills on a few obstacles.
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Using Health, Insurance, and Fitness Apps to Your Advantage – iTech Post
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Applications for your computer and phone are all here to stay, especially when it comes to buying insurance, staying fit, and maintaining optimum health. Here's a quick rundown of what to look for when purchasing some of the most popular products out there.
Since 2016, the health market has exploded. There are now more than 1,000 products out there that promise to help you lose weight, meditate, lower your cholesterol, reduce blood pressure and live longer. Be wary of those that seem to promise too much are cost more than a few dollars. The most reputable sellers will allow you to test-drive a full version of their application at no cost for a week or more.
Before plunking down your hard-earned cash on anything, ask yourself exactly what you need. Are you trying to monitor blood sugar? Do you need to watch your weight? Has your doctor told you that you're at risk for high cholesterol? Avoid health apps that promise to deliver hundreds of important pieces of data and instead focus on one that can give you what you need. Sometimes simple is better.
There are hundreds of insurance applications on the market, and some of the best ones are free. Consumers often make the mistake of thinking that agent-oriented products will be a better deal or yield more information. Be careful about falling into this trap. The agent applications are designed for professionals, can cost hundreds of dollars, and usually take several weeks to master. Even after all the expense and trouble, most consumers don't get any additional useful info from these products than they do from the free versions designed for policy buyers.
However, the products that allow you to compare quotes across many companies and offer functionality for viewing premium amounts based on age, health and other parameters are the best ones by far. There's no need to opt for all the bells and whistles of the high-priced products when all you want to do is compare prices, look at company data and arrive at a solution for your insurance shopping needs.
Some products can help you calculate the value of viatical settlement arrangements, a special feature of policies for consumers who decide to redeem the contract when they face a serious illness. Viatical settlements make sense for individuals who need to obtain a lump sum of cash that is less than the death benefit but more than the cash surrender value of a life insurance policy. Applications that offer this kind of detail can cost between $20 and $50, so be sure to test out any product you intend to buy.
Fitness applications are almost as popular as health apps. Of course, fitness and health are closely related, so the two product lines have a lot in common. Some of the fitness parameters that consumers like to track include miles walked or run, calories burned, number of steps taken each day and a host of other data bits. Some of the more complex fitness applications can help you design an entire workout regimen, create a running program to prepare for a marathon or achieve virtually any fitness-related goal you have in mind.
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Fit for anyone: Amplio Fitness celebrates one year as CLE’s only LGBTQ-focused wellness studio – freshwatercleveland
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Very few people look forward to spending time in the gym locker room, but many of those intransgender and gender-nonconforming communities dread it more than most.
For folks in those communities, it can be extremely triggering and stressfuland even dangerousto go to big-box gyms, says Belle Ursa, co-founder of Amplio Fitness. Theyhave so much fear of being harassed in the locker room or pushed into a category because of how they look rather than how they identify.
Thats exactly why Ursa and her business partner John Hall started Amplio Fitness in January 2019to serve marginalized communities on their path to fitness and wellness, specifically anyone who identifies as LGBTQ. Ursa is an American Council of Exercise (ACE)-certified health coach, while Hall is an ACE-certified personal trainer.
Belle Ursa, co-founder of Amplio Fitness, and her business partner John Hall.Together, they mesh their respective skill sets and expertise at a 1,200-square-foot studio space in Rocky River, where they offer not only one-on-one health and fitness coaching, but also Reiki and gender affirmation programs. Designed specifically for those who are transgender and/or nonbinary, the gender affirmation program is geared at helping those in transition embrace and nourish their evolving bodies.
To my knowledge, we are the only local studio taking a stance and advocacy for these communitiesas well as addressing their unique barriers, says Ursa, who previously worked as an HIV prevention educator at the LGBTQ Community Center of Greater Cleveland. We look at it as social justice advocacy mixed with self-care, fitness, and wellness.
Amplio Fitness is also activelypartneringwith local organizations such as Colors+, a Fairview Park-based organization that serves local LGBTQ youth, to offer specialized programming and activities. Though most of Amplio Fitness' clientele identifies as LGBTQ, Ursa says she views the studio as a safe haven and support source for anyone who doesn't feelcomfortable in a traditional fitness settingfrom people of color to plus-sized individuals.
"When we started the studio, we knew that the LGBTQ community is uniquely disadvantaged in the fitness and wellness industry, and we wanted to start fixing that disparity," shares Ursa, who resides in Tremont. "As we continue to grow, we want toincorporateall the other beautiful intersecting identities that come with it."
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