Fitness Plus NewsletterOctober 2011
In This Issue
Hunchback of Notre Dame
Congratulations to David Brian
New Branch Now Open
Can You Be Overweight and Healthy?
Does Flabbiness Come With Aging?
From the Trainers...

 

Laura Coombs

Trainer Tip:   

Hunchback of Notre Dame

 

By: Lucy Hendricks 

 

Have you ever noticed that most people you see have an exaggerated forward curving of their upper back, their shoulders pushed forward, and their chest pointing down?

As little kids our parents would always tell us to "straighten up" or "fix your posture" but most of us never did. As we get older that horrible posture that makes us look like the Hunchback of Notre Dame becomes permanent.

Having bad posture (most people do) can lead to many health problems like low back pain, unexplained knee pain, tight upper back muscles, shoulder pain, ankle tend enosis, plantar fasciitis and bunions. The list could go on and on. Now think of all the athletes you know that suffer from one of these problems. Fixing something as simple as your posture can make a lot of problems disappear and also prevent future injuries. Wouldn't it be great if everyone had good posture? Sadly it's not a perfect world!

There is good news and bad news about having bad posture. The bad news is, there is no quick fix. However, the good news is, you CAN fix your posture with a corrective and specific exercise program that strengthens the muscles that are weak and stretches the muscles that are tight. Correcting your posture can be maintained by following an exercise program designed specifically for you.

Here are some exercises most people need. Try these everyday! Start feeling taller, and better!

 Continued at our fitness blog  

 

Spotlight on Clients

 

Congratulations to David Brian (trained by Gary Ditsch) for his first place finish in his age group in the 15K Downtown Doubler road race in Louisville, KY on Sept. 18th. David's time of 1:14:50 was almost 3 min. faster than the runner up in his age group.

 

 

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As the seasons change, it's a good time to revaluate our own rhythm of life and see if any change is in order. We, as humans, are routine oriented; we tend to do the same things on the same days over and over again. Even when our routine is full of "good" things, we still many need to shake up and change our routine every once and awhile.  

 

This goes for workouts too. I like to revise my clients' routines as the seasons change; as well as my own routine. The weather dictates some of this change; less outdoor walking and running and more indoor activities. But regardless of weather, shaking up the intensity and focus of your workout can be beneficial. Moving from more strength oriented workouts to more power or agility and balance workouts can be both beneficial and energizing. Ask your trainer for some help in shaking up your normal workout routine; both in the gym with them and on your own.


For everyday health tips, don't forget to check out Fitness Plus on Twitter and Facebook, as well as the Fitness Plus blog.

Have a great month,

Sheila
What's Happening at Fitness Plus 
Josh Sato's Fitness Plus II is now open in the Bellireve Shopping center on Harrodsburg Road. The grand opening was held on Monday, September 26th. You can read more about it in the this Jessamine Journal’s article.

In addition to Josh opening his own branch of Fitness Plus, he also became a father on Tuesday, October 4th.  Joshua Duke Sato came into the world bright eyed and full of energy. Mom's doing well as is new daddy; please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

We have a new yoga instructor joining our team; Amy Naber. She and her partner, Jeff Smock (our great soup guy) moved to Lexington from San Francisco recently to be closer to family. AMY NABER, M.A.,C.Y.T., has been practicing in the healing arts for over 15 years. Amy has incorporated her passion for health, spirituality, and well-being in her private and small group sessions in order to create a unique and supportive environment for individuals to strengthen a relationship to mind, body, and spirit. Her belief is that when we are living-in and accepting our bodies, our old patterns/thoughts/beliefs begin to shift. Amy has her Master's degree in counseling psychology, holds a Yoga Alliance Certification as a Yoga Practitioner for Adults, certified to teach Children and Families Yoga, a certified Pre and Post Natal Yoga Teacher and is a Certified Personal Trainer.  Amy's unique combination of skills allows her to serve many clients with purpose and with an overall aim for improved health, serenity, and well-being.

Amy especially enjoys working with those that are intimidated or new to yoga/physical exercise, people who are coming back from injury or illness, people who have gained/lost weight, those that suffer from depression and/or addiction and those that need 1:1 counseling in regards to disordered eating. She counsels and designs programs specific to each person's needs.

Amy's Yoga teaching style is a combination of Ashtanga / Vinyasa Flow, restorative poses, breath work, and Hatha making each class or private session a special experience. ALL FITNESS PLUS CLIENTS ARE WELCOME TO A FREE SESSION WITH AMY. She can be contacted at amynaber@gmail.com or 415.518.7371.

 

Can You Be Overweight and Healthy?:

From SPARKPEOPLE.COM  

Recently Lori, called me angry, upset and discouraged. She had just returned from her yearly physical, which she had been eagerly anticipating. 

Though she hadn't reached her weight-loss goal, Lori had made many lifestyle changes to promote good health.  She had begun exercising on a regular basis, made some subtle shifts in her dietary habits that made her feel better, and had even begun a weekly yoga/meditation class to manage stress.

once the exam was complete and she was sitting with her physician in his office, rather than commenting on the improvements, he stated, "Lori,...

 

 

  Read More at SPARKPEOPLE.com >>

"Does Flabbiness Come With Aging?"

From Everydayhealth.Com


Q: I am 68 and in great physical health. I exercise twice per week, but I am getting flabby anyway, especially in the arms and thighs. Is this inevitable with aging?

A: Flabbiness, especially in the arms and thighs, occurs in part because of a syndrome called sarcopenia - age-related muscle loss combined with the loss of elasticity in the skin. The loss of muscle mass is not inevitable, however. To preserve muscle mass, you can do cardiovascular exercise and weight lifting or resistance exercise training.

Read more at Everydayhealth.com >>

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