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Shaw's Supermarkets Partners with Boston Moves for Health and Fuel Up to Play 60 to Launch "Workout Wednesdays"
Posted: October 10, 2012 at 3:23 am
WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Shaws and Star Market, Boston Moves for Health and the Fuel Up to Play 60 program today announced they are teaming up with Boston Public Schools to support kids health through the creation of Workout Wednesdays, an integrated health and fitness program. Beginning October 10, and throughout the month, Shaws will host a Boston Public School class at one of its stores each Wednesday. The program was developed in support of Boston Moves for Health, Boston Mayor Thomas M. Meninos ambitious initiative to improve the health and fitness of the city.
Boston Moves for Health is all about inspiring lots of little changes in peoples lifestyles that add up to better health for individuals and our city as a whole, said Mayor Menino. Were grateful to have partners like Shaws and Fuel Up to Play 60 that understand that we all have a responsibility to do everything we can to make sure todays youth grow up to be healthy adults, and Im excited that this partnership will take our efforts to the next level.
Supporting health and wellness initiatives is important to us at Shaws and Star Market, said Mike Stigers, president, Shaws. We are excited to be able to join with Mayor Menino on this program to help educate kids on how to be active and eat healthy.
Fuel Up to Play 60 has helped students in more than 1,600 schools in Massachusetts implement life-long healthy eating and physical activity habits in a way that is making a big difference, said Lisa Burnett, RD, LDN, SNS and Director of Nutrition & School Programs for New England Dairy & Food Council. Collaborative efforts like this one are vital for improving childhood health, and we are excited about teaming up with Shaws and Boston Moves for Health on this great initiative.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 219 years are obese.1 Overweight and obesity has both negative short term and long term effects on kids. But healthy lifestyle habits, including staying active and eating nutrient-dense foods such as low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains can lower the risk of overweight and obesity and their related risks and diseases. 2
Each Workout Wednesday will begin with students participating in an outdoor physical activity led by local fitness experts from the Boston-based fitness studio Body By Brandy 4 Kidz, followed by a healthy eater store tour with Jennifer Shea Rawn, Shaws Registered Dietitian and health and nutrition expert. During the tour, the kids will receive a reusable Healthy Eaters Free Fruit Card. The Healthy Eaters card is designed for children 5-12 years old, and can be used each time a child shops with his/her parents at a Shaws location. The event will conclude with a make-your-own yogurt parfait bar and the kids will receive a goodie bag full of healthy treats from Shaws and Fuel Up to Play 60.
Its very important for kids to develop healthy eating habits now, so they can carry them into adulthood, said Shea Rawn. The Workout Wednesday program was designed to inspire the kids in our communities to try new delicious and healthy foods and engage in fun fitness activities to help instill lifelong healthy lifestyle habits.
The October scheduled events are as follows:
To learn more about kids health and healthy eating at Shaws, visit Shaws Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/shaws or visit http://www.shaws.com. To learn more about Fuel Up to Play 60, visit http://www.FuelUptoPlay60.com. To learn more about Boston Moves for Health and to take part in the Mayor's challenge to move 10 million miles together, visit http://www.BostonMovesForHealth.org.
Health and Fitness – Muscle Maximizer – Video
Posted: October 9, 2012 at 12:26 pm
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Anytime Fitness Announces Sub-franchisee Agreement for India
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NEW DELHI, October 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
New Delhi-based House of Fitness Pvt. Ltd., the Master Franchisee of Anytime Fitness LLC, the worlds largest "24 hour" co-ed chain of health clubs, has signed its first sub-franchisee agreement for India with Shri Krishna Wellness.
With the signing of the agreement, Anytime Fitness brand would open its first Gym at Model Town, New Delhi.
"This is the first step towards expanding our services in the Indian healthcare market and we are pleased to tie-up with Shri Krishna Wellness. Shri Krishna Wellness would get all the support from us which would include the brand support and years of our experience in this vertical, " said Mr. John Kersh, Vice President of International Development, Anytime Fitness, USA.
According to statistics from the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Associations 2012 Global Report on the State of the Health Club Industry, only 0.03% of the Indian population is a member of any health club. This figure is in sharp contrast to the United States, where over 17% of the total population are health club members, and to Europe, where more than 10% of the population are members in the majority of countries.
"There is an opportunity to provide the best of health care facility across Indian Cities, as we have been witnessing that people in India are becoming increasingly health conscious due to various reasons. We expect the number of such people to grow over a period of time. There is already a tremendous demand for the corporate wellness programs. Although, India is far behind the America, but nevertheless, we are moving on the right track, " said Mr. Vikas Jain, CEO, House of Fitness Pvt. Ltd.
Anytime Fitness concept provides a perfect solution for busy people looking for comfortable and convenient facilities. The convenience and affordability of Anytime Fitness for both men and women will keep benefiting the members and encourages them to strive for and meet their health and fitness goals.
Anytime Fitness India will provide exclusive rights to Shri Krishna Wellness for use of the brands trademarks, systems and intellectual property under supervision during the term of the agreement, and will support the sub-franchisee via its corporate headquarters in the United States.
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Founded in 2002, Anytime Fitness is now the fastest-growing fitness club franchise in the world, with more than 2,000 clubs worldwide. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Anytime Fitness prides itself on providing its members with convenient and affordable fitness options in friendly, well-maintained facilities that feature top-quality exercise equipment. Clubs are now open in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Poland, Qatar, Spain, Grand Cayman and Japan, and members everywhere have free reciprocal access to all clubs worldwide.
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Posted: October 8, 2012 at 10:24 pm
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Jacobs Ladder climbers reap tough fitness rewards
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jacobs Ladder, a moving, angled, climbing machine, may be named after the Biblical stairway to heaven, but it packs such a challenging workout people have dubbed it the stairway to hell.
Fitness experts say users of the fitness machine, which is a favorite among Army Rangers, Navy Seals, and "The Biggest Loser" television series, reap total body, calorie-busting rewards.
"It's a great and tough cardio piece," said Neal Pire, an exercise physiologist with the American College of Sports Medicine. "Picture a step mill that combines the lower and upper body, and you have Jacobs Ladder. Except instead of steps, you have rungs."
Because the user climbs with arms as well as legs more muscles are working and more calories are burned.
"As a rule the more muscle mass you utilize during any activity, the greater the oxygen consumed, which is directly correlated to the calories you consumed," said Pire, president of Inspire Training Systems, in New Jersey. "Unlike stair climbers, you can't hold on to the sides."
Jacobs Ladder was invented by Steve Nichols, a fitness champion who injured his knees and back, according to Bob Palka, president of Jacobs Ladder, LLC.
"He wanted to come up with a good workout that didn't impact back and knees." said Palka, who bought the patent and assets from Nichols in 1994.
"Effectively it's just climbing a ladder," Palka said.
People using the machine are placed at a 40-degree angle to put the spine in a more neutral position, relieve the back of stress and engage core muscles.
Palka said on Jacobs Ladder the person's body weight is lifted over a 12-inch (30.5-centemeter) step for fuller range of motion than the eight-inches of a step mill.
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Inactive kids? York health and fitness experts tell how to get them moving
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Adults now worry more about children not getting enough exercise than about childhood obesity.
Eleven-year-old Jacob Landis, left, and his brother Alex, 10, participate in swim practice Monday at the Athletic Club in West Manchester Township. Many local gyms are offering more physical activity for children through new classes and programs. (YORK DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS -- JASON PLOTKIN)
Nine-year-old Holly Jacobs practices swimming Monday at the Athletic Club. (YORK DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS -- JASON PLOTKIN)
Inactive children who don't get enough exercise rank higher than worries about childhood obesity for the first time, according to a recent national poll.
Thirty-nine percent of adults rated "not enough exercise" as their leading concern for children, according to the poll from C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health. "Childhood obesity" was a close second, with 38 percent of adults rating it as a "big problem" in 2012.
York County health and fitness experts aren't surprised. A reason they cited for the shift in concern from obesity to exercise included kids spending more time playing with smartphones and video games instead of playing outdoors. Experts say parents are turning to local gyms for classes and special training to get kids physically active.
Busy parents struggle to find time for simple activities like walking around a block in their neighborhood with their families, according to Kate Harner, YMCA of York County's director of development and communications.
"As we have a new generation of parents with kids that are school-age, many of those houses are two-income households, two parents with careers," Harner said. "There aren't as many parents who can stay home as there were in the past. Now we aren't as attentive to taking care of people as we are about taking care of things."
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Doctors and healthcare providers are changing how they talk about kids' health and parents are responding to it, Kelly Marsteller, a registered dietitian at Memorial Hospital said.
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This Wristband Knows When You're Eating, Running and Sleeping
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A new health-tracking product called larklife wants to be the everyperson's fitness monitor. The company's CEO and founder Julia Hu said she sees a flaw with devices that use social competition to motivate people.
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"The problem is that that type of motivation is actually incredibly demotivating to the 95 percent of us who are not hyper athletes," she said.
Lark, the company that made the device, launched its latest product, larklife on Monday. Larklife is two wearable wristbands that track your fitness, diet and sleep through a free iOS app. Rather than focus on big goals like "lose 20 pounds" or "run a marathon," larklife focus on smaller milestones.
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"For us, we believe that the power of wearable health is not in its ability to just track everything about you, but rather motivate and empower you to feel great and be happier, healthier, and more productive," Hu said. "We're taking the world's best experts in fitness, dieting, productivity, stress and sleep, and putting them in the palm of your hand to give you personalized, real-time advice."
There is one waterproof wristband for day and a cozy, soft wristband to wear while you sleep. These health trackers are similar to other fitness and life-tracking devices like the Fitbit and Nike FuelBand, but have a few key differences.
To encourage users to change their behavior, Hu and her team tapped health experts and developed a complex algorithm to provide recommendations to wearers throughout the day on the wristband's sleek screen. The Lark team thinks you'll be more likely to take the recommendations from experts with a little encouragement from the in-app coach. In fact, Lark wants users to develop a relationship with their device, which will make them more accountable. (It does encourage you and celebrate victories just like a good friend would.) The virtual coach "chats" with you throughout the day on the wristband's screen. It also passively monitors sleep, diet and lifestyle.
For instance, she told me if I went to bed at midnight and woke up at 6 a.m. for a run, my wristband might explain to me in a message that I should eat a protein-fueled breakfast due to the fact I didn't sleep much and also burned energy running.
By reminding users of small goals and milestones, those big goals don't seem so intimidating. Hu says the average person will be more motivated to continue on their quest for a healthy lifestyle.
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Fabulous Fitness: Getting Motivated To Be Healthy
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