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From the Trainers...
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A Dabbler or a Doer
by Rob Sweet,
Personal Trainer
In
the arts world, a dilettante is a person who frequents art shows, plays, and
concerts merely for amusement's sake. He wants to be seen and thinks that merely showing up makes him a member
of the art community. There is a
parallel to this in the workout world too; it's called the "dabbler". The dabbler
is a person who wants to be seen at a gym, wears the t-shirt that tells the
world "I Am Into Fitness," and begins many everyday conversations with, "My trainers says ...." Dilettantes
are not usually productive contributing artists and dabblers are not usually
"doers" in the gym that make positive changes and personal progress with their
workouts. The
question, you need to ask yourself is: "Do I want to be a dabbler or a doer?" Doers
focus during their workout; technique is important to them, as is getting the
most out of each workout. It's not that all doers love exercise, but they do
want a good return on their time and effort. For
dabblers it's all about appearances; looking good is the most important thing. How
you view your workouts and the effort you decide to put into them is up to you;
however, it does affect the results you achieve. The results you achieve are
directly related to the effort and consistency you put in. If you are truly a
doer, then you will see results. Conversely, if you are truly a dabbler, you
should not expect to achieve the results you are looking for. Remember this
choice of doing or dabbling is not up to your trainer; it is up to you.
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| Spotlight on Clients
| Our spotlight this month is
a bright light on a sad subject: the loss of long-time Fitness Plus client
Nancy Johnston Butler. Nancy passed away May 22 after a tough battle with
cancer. Nancy has been training with Fitness Plus since the late 90's. She
worked with several trainers and was a friend to most members of our staff. She
was a remarkable person whose life encompassed everything from helping the poor
in Eastern KY and working on JFK's presidential campaign to publishing a book
of her photography. You can read more about Nancy here.
Fitness Plus has made a
donation to the Prevent Cancer Foundation in Nancy's memory; she will be
missed.
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Greetings!
Happy summer to all! I hope this finds you well and ready to
dive into summer outdoor activities (no pun intended). Many of you shake up
your fitness routine in the summer by changing some of your activities. This is
a great idea; it can put a little spark into the monotony that my have
developed over the winter and can also be a great way to lose a few pounds! It
is pretty easy to burn a few hundred MORE calories during the summer months
than in the winter months; the extra daylight alone keeps us active longer.
Take advantage of our long days and the good weather; try some of these
additional calorie burning suggestions: 1) Walk to the downtown farmers market
on Saturdays, 2) walk at least 9 holes when you play golf, 3) explore one of
the nearby parks, like Raven Run, and hike one of their beautiful trails, and
4) walk downtown for dinner or a movie, or both! Enjoy.
Have a great month,
Sheila
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What's Happening at Fitness Plus
New YOGA and KETTLE BELL classes are coming to our
Versailles studio (209 N. Main Street).
The "YOGA for BREATH" class will be offered Thursdays, 5:45-7
p.m., and will focus on the breath and structural issues. We will also be
offering some Saturday classes (dates vary), 9-10:45 a.m. Yoga will be taught
by certified yoga therapist Todd Graddy. Please go to her website, www.kyyogatherapy.com for more info.
Times for our Kettle Bell class are still to be determined.
These classes will be small, so if you are interested,
please contact studio manager Jackie Hanson to reserve a spot and to get on the
list to find out further information on times and dates of classes. She can be
reached at 859-433-2816.
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Weight-Loss Drugs and Risk of Liver Failure
EverydayHealth
 There is a potential, rare occurrence of liver failure in people who
take the weight-loss medications Xenical or Alli, according to the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA). The active ingredient in both of these drugs is orlistat.
Xenical (orlistat 120 mg) is a prescription product. Alli (orlistat 60
mg) is sold over-the-counter without a prescription. Read More from EverydayHealth.com >> |
15 Simple Truths about Food
SparkPeople
 We've all heard food myths and old wives' tales, and maybe even read a
chain email that perpetuates a misconception about food or nutrition.
Some make sense. Others seem plausible. What's the real truth? It's time
to clean out the fridge, toss the food myths into the trash and replace
them with honest-to-goodness truths about the food we eat. Here, we'll
set the record straight about 15 common food myths.
Read more from SparkPeople.com >> |
The Rehab Corner
Non-Surgical Ways to Manage Osteoarthritis Pain
Karlis Ullis, MD*
 In their efforts to learn more about the aging process, researchers
often neglect an obvious fact: The bio-mechanical system is one of the
first areas that fails with age. This breakdown often occurs much sooner
than cardiac events, strokes and other major age-related disorders.
Still, the National Institute of Aging spends a large percentage of
funds on understanding processes, such as fueling mitochondrial energy
production and DNA changes as we age, instead of exploring why joints
"rust away."
The biomechanical system of movement warrants further study, especially
when considering the statistics: One-third of the U.S. population over
age 70 can't walk more than one quarter of a mile or climb 10 steps.
These people have a fourfold increased risk of going into a nursing home
and a threefold risk of death within 2 years.
Read More from AdvanceWeb.com >>
*Regular columnist Keith Duerler, MPT, is on vacation this month, but he'll be back in The Rehab Corner next month.
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