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Almost a year after having surgery on her ankle, Rebecca Fisher will represent New Zealand at a world aerobics competition.

Fisher tore lateral ligaments in her ankle in June last year, had surgery in November and spent the following four weeks in a cast.

To make matters worse, the injury happened a week before trials for a world championship event.

All that hard work just spiralled away, Fisher said.

Determined to return to aerobics and, hopefully, better than ever she spent months working on mending her ankle and was recently selected to represent New Zealand at the Sport Aerobic and Fitness World Championships.

For many, a serious injury would be career-ending, but Fisher did not let it stop her from achieving her goals.

It had been a hard road getting back into aerobics and her ankle was still not completely back to normal.

[It is] still quite weak, but it does not stop me from doing anything, she said.

Fisher has a background in gymnastics she competed for 10 years which she credited as being the backbone of her success in aerobics.

Despite taking a three-year break between sports, gymnastics definitely helped with the transition to aerobics, especially performing jumps, she said.

When she is not competing or training, Fisher teaches aerobics classes in Northeast Valley.

Fellow aerobics athlete Jade Fielding was also selected to represent New Zealand.

The pair had to submit a two-minute video each of their routine and were judged on their skill level and potential.

The Sport Aerobic and Fitness World Championships will be held in the Netherlands in October.

To give to Fishers Givealittle page, go online to https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/ rebeccafisher.

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The wave of yoga that is sweeping across the nation, has taken the city in its motion too. The ancient form of exercise is now gaining more favour from the city youth with its contemporary fusion forms like yoga-aerobics, power yoga, rhythmic yoga on music and inculcation of yogic aasans for relaxation technique during strength training. On International Yoga Day, Bhopal Times ventured out to understand these new forms of Yoga and find out about the enthusiasm over it.

The most popular and commonly found fusion is that of Yoga-Aerobics. Kavita Velury, a proponent of this form explains how it works. "Yoga, when alternated with aerobics becomes a wholesome exercise for the entire body. The high intensity aerobic moves, coupled with agile aasans, make sure to stretch out and impact upon every muscle of the body. Lot of youngsters join these classes for a fun way to fitness, as the peppy beats of yoga-aerobics numbers keep the energy up. The session is typically finished off with shavaasana which leave the person in a relaxing meditative state. This ensures that the body returns to its original state without too much stress." Shivi Verma, a 25-year-old French teacher who has been pursuing this form since the last two years says, "I had initially joined the programme to gain good health through yoga, but when I saw the energetic moves in the combined Yoga-Aerobics, I was drawn to it. And now I have learnt the entire set, and even if I am unable to attend classes, I practice it at home or wherever I am."

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New psychiatric hospital opens in Marysville

Construction began a year ago, in July 2016, on Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital and last week, on June 12, doors opened to the new 115-bed psychiatric hospital that will provide specialized acute care for behavioral health and addiction treatment for adolescents and adults.

A public open house and barbecue lunch is planned for 11 a.m. July 13 at the hospital, 3955 156th St. NE, Marysville. From 1-3 p.m., Jeffery Sung, MD, will present a free workshop, From Why? to How? A Focus on Suicide Prevention.

The hospital is accepting adult mental health patients and referrals. Inquire at 844-202-5555 or smokeypointbehavioralhospital.com.

Group for new moms at Skagit

A nurse/ lactation consultant and a WIC peer counselor leads this group in talking about experiences as a new mom. Meet other moms, weigh your baby, and get answers to questions about breastfeeding, development and more. Pregnant women, moms with babies and any woman with breastfeeding questions can drop in Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon, in the waiting room of the Family Birth Center at Skagit Valley Hospital, 1415 E. Kincaid St., Mount Vernon. Free tours of the SVH Family Birth Center are offered twice a month. The next ones are July 11 at 6 p.m. or July 22 at 1 p.m. Call or 360-629-6481 to schedule a tour.

Learn how to react to disasters

The Camano Preparedness Group helps residents prepare for emergency or disaster situations.

The groups next meeting is Thursday, July 13, 7-9 p.m. at the Vista Madrona Fire Station, 237 N. West Camano Drive, Camano Island. Inquire at camanopreparednessgroup.org or 360-572-4230.

Spanish version of state health website

The state Department of Health has launched a website for Spanish-speakers at doh.wa.gov/esp, according to Maribeth Crandell of Island County Public Health. The Spanish-language site offers the same features as the English site at doh.wa.gov, including links to licenses and permits, immunizations, the latest news on diseases such as salmonella, West Nile virus and hanta virus, and guidelines for eating, cleaning and treating common ailments.

Saludos! Me complace anunciar que la agencia tiene ahora su sitio web en Espaol at doh.wa.gov/esp.

Adult daycare builds skills, socialization

Anyone experiencing cognitive challenges and families caring for them can find support every Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., through the Camano Adult Day Program, at 606 Arrowhead Drive, Camano Island. The program focuses on socialization and maintaining or improving physical and cognitive abilities and caregivers are offered temporary respite from their responsibilities. Call Ginny Berube at 360-387-6201 for information.

Yoga, aerobics at Camano Center

Fitness classes for all ages are offered by Jana Hill on Tuesday and Friday mornings at Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Yoga Stretch is 7:30-8 a.m. and Step Aerobics is from 8 to 9 a.m. A class pass good for eight hours of classes costs $80, $56 for center members. To inquire, email Jana at camanoyoga@gmail.com.

Programs at Stanwood center

Fitness and health programs are offered for little or no cost at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, in Stanwood.

Tai Chi meets Mondays, 10 a.m.

Yoga Kripalu-style meets Tuesdays, 9 a.m., $10-$13; chair yoga at 10:50 a.m., by donation.

Foot clinic is offered every third Wednesday by appointment.

The nutrition program offers a public lunch served at 11:30 a.m. weekdays and dinner at 5 p.m. M-W-F in the center caf. View menus online or call the center.

Social services: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ask about Social Security, DSHS, legal is-sues, transportation, housing, mental health and other services or resources.

Medical equipment: Canes, wheelchairs, walkers and other medical equipment are available to borrow. Medical Transportation goes to Arlington, Everett and Mount Vernon: Call 800-246-1646 for scheduling.

Support groups also meet at the center:

Parkinsons meets the second Monday monthly, 10 a.m.-noon with facilitator Tori Kelly, 425-422-1067. Caregivers can meet with Gail Barrett in the library, 360-387-3417.

Al-Anon Family meets Wednesdays, 5 p.m. in the Social Room. To inquire, call 360-618-0464.

Brain Injury Support meets the third Monday monthly, 6:30 p.m. in the Social Room.

Visit stanwoodseniorcenter.org or call 360-629-7403 to inquire.

Everett Clinic

The Everett Clinic, with a walk-in clinic in Stanwood, offers public community education and fitness clas-ses and support groups, primarily in Arlington, Marysville and Everett. Some classes require a provider referral; all require registration. Visit everettclinic.com to review classes or call 425-259-0966 to inquire.

Skagit Regional Clinics

Local clinics are open weekdays at 9631 269th St. NW, Stanwood, 360-629-6481, or 127 N. East Camano Drive, Camano Island, 360-387-5398. Call for appointments or visit srclinics.org.

Skagit health services

Skagit Regional Health offers workshops, health screenings and activities as a public service and generally at no cost. Most classes are held in Mount Vernon, with some in Stanwood, Arlington or Smokey Point.

Call 360-629-6481 or 360-814-2424 to inquire or preregister, or visit srclinics.org.

Happening soon:

June 21 and July 17: Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, 6:30-9 p.m.

June 21, July 5 and 19: Total Joint Replacement, classroom instruction with procedure-specific therapy, 1-3 p.m. in MV.

June 26: Look Good, Feel Better, 5-7 p.m., or July 24, 1-3 p.m. RSVP: 425-404-2193.

June 29 and July 4: Pulmonary Rehab, 11:30 a.m.

July 5-Aug. 9: Childbirth Education, Thursdays, 6:30-9 p.m.

July 6: Moms Group, Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon.

July 8: Childbirth Express, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

July 20: Car Seat Safety Checks noon-2 p.m.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Memory loss: If memory loss is affecting your life, a support group may help. It meets today, then Tues-day, July 18, 2-3:30 p.m. in the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Drive. Support group meetings are open to anyone experiencing memory loss and their caregiver, partner, family member or friend. Call Ginny Berube at 360-387-6201 for more information.

Alzheimers care: An Alzheimers caregiver meeting will be held Saturday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.-noon at Smokey Point Community Church, 17721 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Alzheimers Association helps people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are caring for someone with memory loss. For information, call Lou Ann Carter at 360-722-1471.

Mental health: National Alliance on Mental Illness support groups can help family and friends of those with mental health challenges.

NAMI Camano Island: Share hope and resources on Mondays, July 3 and 17, at 7 p.m. at 66 N. Camano Drive. Call Julie D. at 714-746-6785 or Julie M. at 360-941-0996 to inquire.

NAMI Skagit: Discuss concerns and find resources Tuesday, June 27, 7-9 p.m. in the Shuksan Conference Room at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. To inquire, call Marti at 360-770-5666 or Al at 360-424-5802.

Cancer services: Learn to deal with the life-changing challenges of cancer. Free for cancer patients and survivors. To inquire, call Skagit Regional Health, 360-814-8255.

Grief services: For anyone coping with grief and loss after the death of a loved one. Hospice of the North-west counselors are available weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop-in sessions are offered twice a month. To inquire, call Skagit Regional Health, 360-814-5570 or 360-814-5550.

Heart Healthy Fitness: Work on strength training, balance and cardiovascular fitness. For questions, cost and class times, call Skagit Regional Health, 360-814-8368.

Parkinsons Exercise: Appropriate for all stages of the disease, teaches the effort needed to produce nor-mal movements through intensive practice in one-hour sessions, four days a week for four weeks. A physi-cians referral is required. For more information, visit LSVTGlobal.com or call 360-814-2184.

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Dr. Kenneth and Dr. Tyler Cooper in Nanjing, China (Courtesy of: Cooper Aerobics)

Dallas-based Cooper Aerobics Health and Wellness Center, a nonprofit research and education organization for preventive medicine, recently opened its first China location in Nanjing. Cooper founder Dr. Kenneth Cooper, Cooper President and CEO Tyler Cooper, and Senior Vice President of Business Development Keith Blue, executive leaders at Cooper, attended the opening ceremony.

The health and wellness organization opened an international location in order to help the people of China achieve good health by 2030. According to the Cooper center, more than 300 million Chinese citizens are now obese, with diabetes becoming an epidemic in the East Asian country.

They include: a welcome zone, including Coopers history and mantra; a learning zone, including certification courses and fitness programs; a testing zone, with physical and wellness evaluation equipment; a mini-Cooper zone, featuring Coopers business model for partners and investors; an experience zone, where the fitness center is located; a nutrition zone, where members can learn about healthy living; and the Cooper HUB, where members can gather in a co-working space.

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The Tomah Aquatic Center will host water aerobics classes this summer.

Based on participation from last year, the program has been expanded to two nights per week. Classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:15 -6 p.m., starting June 20 with the final class Aug. 17 (no classes July 27 and Aug 1.) The cost is $3 per class.

Instructors are Deana Protz and Cathy Coffey.

Protz said the classes are low-impact and easily tailored to individual fitness levels. She said anyone can benefit from water exercise, regardless of age or agility.

Participants can work as hard or as easy as fits their fitness level, Protz said.

Classes are taught in the shallow end of the pool with some optional cool down exercises in the deep end.

Theres nothing better than a water workout on a summer evening, Coffey said.

For more information, call the city of Tomah Parks and Recreation Department at 608-374-7445.

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Bobbing bodies of various ages and shapes took to the waters of Townsville's Kokoda pool yesterday to try to sink the world record for the largest aqua aerobics class.

The north Queensland city's Guinness World record attempt attracted 159 participants, which was not sufficient to pip the record of 250 (held by Mexico) but it did beat the previous Australian record.

"So we are now the national record holders, so we are the best in Australia by about 70 so that was good," said attempt organiser Christie Love.

"So they tried it down south and they didn't get more than 90 and that was an indoor pool, so I am definitely happy with 159."

Participant Sandra Davey said the workout was not too strenuous and the class was a terrific opportunity to develop a sense of community.

"I think events like this is how you build and grow a community," Ms Davey said.

"The number of conversations that were going on, it was almost like new friends were being made as well as participating in an event that is good for us."

Northern Queensland boasts several Guinness World Records: Innisfail holds the record for the longest banana split, Townsville for the most people wearing sock puppets.

Aqua aerobics is a popular sport in Townsville. Ms Love said the Kokoda pool alone holds 12 classes a week, which each attract more than 40 participants.

Despite an ambient temperature of 28 degrees and a water temperature of 33 degrees, Ms Love thought Townsville's winter weather may have kept some participants away.

"Maybe because we had it in winter we just didn't get the numbers so maybe we will try it again in September when it will be a bit warmer," Ms Love said.

"But at the end of the day it is a community thing and we are still the highest now in Australia."

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Before every Pony Sweat class, Emilia Richeson reminds the group gathered at her L.A. dance aerobics studiothat Pony Sweat is fiercely noncompetitive. With the ground rules set, shekicks out the jams and embarks on an hourlong class of body-positive, dance-based aerobics that would make Jane Fonda and Richard Simmons proud. Thats exactly what Richeson was aiming for when she started Pony Sweat out of her bedroom back in 2014. Growing up in the 80s and 90s, I always loved aerobics, and have always been a big fan of a lot of 80s bands, so there was already an aesthetic that is close my heart, the 34-year-old dance instructortells Fast Company.Richard Simmons was always a role model in my family.

Richeson, a queer punk ray of sunshine, according to a press release, started attending Simmonss dance classes when she first moved to L.A. in 2006.Hes been such a huge influence on me. He created an inclusive space for people to express joy through dance, says Richeson. It was so powerful watching people open up and share where theywere at, what they were struggling with, and then all of us dancing together.

Richeson used exercise as a way to battle her depression, but she struggled to find a workout routine that she enjoyed, especially since Simmons had retired from his studio. A few friends encouraged her to come up with her own dance aerobics routine instead, and soon Pony Sweat was born. Pony Sweat the class came from a real need for connection and inspiration, she explains. Dancing to music I love makes me like being in my body.I want to offer a safe space for folks that feel that way, too.

She started putting on a weekly class of high-energy aerobic workouts soundtracked by a mix that ranges from the Cure to Santigold to Nine Inch Nails, Robyn, Prince, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and posting on Instagram about her #danceaerobicsisforfeminists.It was meant to be a venue for friends to come together and sweat it out to music we loved, she says. Eventually, folks started telling other folks, and I started teaching more classes to more people!

Her inclusive classes (Its for EveryBody, she says) have spread throughout Los Angeles as exercise junkies look for a way to whip up a sweat while having fun.

But dont call it a majorbusiness enterprise yet. Richeson is adamant that Pony Sweat is and will remain a labor of love, built on a punk/DIY ethos. She is also generally opposed to the idea of fitness as a money-making industry. It makes us feel like the next trendy workoutwill be the solution to achieving idealized body types that are sexist and racist, and promote the oppression of folks outside that ideal,' she says.

She adds that the promise to new instructors and trainers of immediate steady income is not always realistic, and that can put pressure on instructors to see financial gain as their only metric for success. That said, she is slowly and organically growing Pony Sweat. Shecurrently teaches classes at three locations, hosting 10-45 students per class, and is training a new teacher to help expand further.She is also hoping to reach people outside of the Los Angeles area, particularly in places where body-positive alternatives dont yet exist.

That mission isdirectly fromthe heart of the Pony Sweats everyone-is-welcome ethos. I want it to be a space for anyone who wants to belong to it, says Richeson, adding thattheres no experience necessary to get in on the fun. Pony Sweat is apractice in im-perfection, which I think is a very radical and necessary thing for us to practice.

In the meantime, shes launching her first official workout video,Pony Sweat: Volume 1. The nearly hourlong video will let people around the world throw on their favorite leotards and leg warmers and channel their inner Jane Fondas in their own living rooms while working out to Richesons routine. If sweating to the beat isnt your thing, though, Richeson doesnt mind. I hope everyone finds a way to like being in their body,she says.I think that moving your body is the best way in, so whatever way that is for youdo that!

Melissa Locker is a writer and world renowned fish telepathist.

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There was a point in my life when I was fully able to support my body weight. Aged eight, I came home from school and proudly showed my mother my blistered palms, having conquered all 10 monkey bars. I was flexible, too, and you'd often find me bending into a "crab" position during school lunchtimes.

Somewhere along the way, I lost the desire to fold backwards instantaneously - despite it being a real crowd-pleaser - and while I have dabbled in pull-ups at the gym, it's usually with the knee rest as an aid.

But then I noticed aerial aerobics classes cropping up on social media and on posters at the gym, and felt that old childlike hunger to bend, lift and fly through the air.

I got in touch with Flying Fantastic, set up in 2011 by husband-and-wife team Chris and Edel Wigan. The pair launched their own studio after returning from a year in Argentina. "It's very normal to do an aerial class over there," explains Edel. "But when we came back, we found there wasn't really anything similar."

At the time, aerial aerobics was available only as a 12-week course or a degree, but the Wigans wanted to offer more accessible drop-in classes. "Coming at it from a fitness angle, the emphasis is on how it helps your body and makes you stronger."

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OAKHURST Peggy Decker-Anderson reminds locals and visitors that Aqua Aerobics is happening at the Baker Swim Complex at Yosemite High School.

Classes are Monday through Friday from 8 to 9 a.m. through August 11th. The cost is $4 a day, $10 a week or $30 a month.*

See ya at the pool, says Peggy, who is returning as instructor for the sixth year.

Click here for the Aqua Aerobics schedules in PDF form.

The pool opened on Saturday, June 10 for the season, and the regular hours are Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturday its 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A Day Pass for anyone over a year old is $4 per person before 5 p.m. and $3 per person after 5 p.m. Theres a senior discount price of $3.50. Monthly, the cost is $40 per person each month or $80 per person for the season.

A family pass is available for $140 for up to 4 people, additional people are $20 per person up to six members. Lost wristbands can be replaced for $4 each.Admission fees are for swimmers only. Cash and checks are accepted.

The last day of the season is Saturday, Aug. 11.

More information on the Baker Swim Complex at Yosemite High School here.

*Pool Gnome not included.

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