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How Fit are Your Feet?
By: Laura Coombs, CSCS, NSCA, ATC
Personal Trainer
The foot plays an important role as the foundation of our skeleton, both while we stand and while we ambulate. Our posture, balance, power, and grace are all rooted in our feet. Without foundation rigidity, we wobble. Without foundation suppleness, we teeter and tilt. Are your feet ready for this job?
The foot is made of 26 bones and 20 muscles. This great number of movable structures implies that our foot is meant to move! So why do we lace it into in a restrictive shoe all day?
Obviously our feet need protection from the elements and from debris, but most of us are deconditioning our feet by limiting their function in tight clunky shoes. If you have certain conditions and have been advised by a doctor to wear a specific type of shoe, the following recommen-dations are not for you. But if you're ready to make your feet fit AND functional, try these tips...
Continued at our Fitness Plus blog
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| Spotlight on Clients | |
Congratulations to FP clients Dr. Chuck Kidder, Nancy Kidder and Chuck's son, Ben Kidder of Corner Woods Farm.
They are the breeders of both Midnight Lucky, who ran in the Oaks and finished 5th as well as Normandy Invasion, who ran in the Derby and finished 4th.
The Kidders have been some of our area's most successful breeders and owners of thoroughbred race horses. We are proud of them and appreciate their contribution to keeping Central Kentucky the "Horse Capital of the World."
Midnight Lucky plans to go on to the high profile Acorn Stakes at Belmont, and Normandy Invasion looks like he may head to the Preakness. Good luck to both.
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Greetings!
 I have so enjoyed watching the springtime energy come back into all of us.
Change of weather + change of wardrobe = change in attitude. Embrace the sunshine and longer days and renew yourself with walks/runs/rides outside.
Take to the golf course and tennis courts and soak in the beautiful surroundings that are a Kentucky spring. Think about the goals you have for yourself this spring/summer season. Discuss them with your trainer and work together to make a plan for success.
Remember, the best way to reach any goal is to have a plan to get there.
Sheila
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What's Happening at Fitness Plus
The gym is bursting with activity, both inside and out. The pleasant temps have allowed us to make use of our large outdoor space. Use of this space lets everyone enjoy a little fresh air and sunshine while working out. In addition, it allows the trainers to get a bit more "out of the box" with the exercises they have you do. Enjoy these days before the dog days of summer are upon us. Fitness Plus and John's Run/Walk Shop are sponsoring a Chi running clinic on June 22, from 10 - 2. "Chi running combines the inner focus and flow of T'ai Chi with the modern physics to create a revolutionary running technique that reduces pain and injury." This clinic is being taught by certified instructor Susie O'Brian. There are 12 spots in all, 6 already taken. To sign up or lean more, go to http://www.chirunning.com. Don't forget that OTC ultrasound is available at Fitness Plus to anyone who is suffering from a mild soft tissue injury (tendonitis, etc.). Ask your trainer if you would like more details. |
6 Gluten-Free Foods That Make You Fat 
From "Women's Health"
People who have been diagnosed with Celiac disease know that the gluten found in wheat-based foods will tear up the lining of the small intestine. It's painful at best and poses health risks at worst. Other people, without a medical diagnosis, claim to feel better in general by avoiding wheat. Just keep in mind that gluten-free doesn't automatically mean healthful. The "Eat This, Not That" folks take a look at six GF foods that are high in calories and fat. One example is a GF mac & cheese with 520 calories and 22 grams of fat. Moral of the story: always read the label, no matter what it doesn't contain. |
 Fuel Your Workouts From MSN.com
9 Foods to Fuel Your Workouts
Registered dietitian Lauren O'Connor recommends low-fat dairy for vitamin D and calcium, bananas for potassium, quinoa for protein and complex carbs, walnuts for omega-3, apples with peanut butter h to prevent blood sugar spikes, and four other foods that help fuel your workouts.
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