Healthy New Albany Magazine January/February 2016

January/February 2016

Living Actively

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January/February 2016 Vol. 5, No. 3

5 First Glance

Letter from the Executive Editor

6 In & Out What’s happening in and out of New Albany

8 Personalities Kristin Scott

12 On the Path

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NAHS boys hockey team

16 Initiatives Business Insider ranks New Albany #1 suburb

18 The Core Finding your inner strength

21 Take a Stand Tips for combating the sedentary lifestyle during work hours

22 An App a Day Phone apps streamline healthy habits

24 Herb Appeal The best herbs to use for health and flavoring

38 Foods for Fitness Rice can be part of a healthful diet

40 Ask the Expert The responsible way to go about strength training

44 Gadgets and Gear Get inspired

Special Section Our Story 28 If New Albany Were a Person 31 Custom Coaching Healthy habits help couple meet physical challenges head on

33 One Step at a Time New Albany resident depends on family, community for strength in caregiving role

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34 Growing Up Strong Ruling Our eXperiences Looking for something to do?

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first glance

The Final Goal Growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y., it was nearly impossible to avoid becoming immersed in the hockey culture.

Several times each year, I would hop on the subway and endure the 30-minute ride to Madison Square Garden to cheer for my favorite hockey team, the New York Rangers, even though losing was their norm. I worshipped my Rangers and, even more so, loved to play this team sport.

My gear differed significantly from the photo on this page. I did not wear pads. My uniform consisted of a T-shirt and shorts that I donned in the summer months. As winter approached, I converted to insulated gear that consisted of jeans and a sweatshirt. I collected seasonal “uniforms” since I needed to adapt to the climate change of my “hockey arena.”

Unlike the Chiller at Easton, my arena was rudimentary.

My venue was the street, minus boards lined with the logos of corporate sponsors. Rather, it was queued with Ford Fairlanes, Chevy Bel Airs and an occasional Edsel, to name a few.

My hockey equipment did not include ice skates. My skates were ball-bearing steel rollerskates, or ball-bearings as they were called, anchored by metal clamps that were tightened to the front of my sneakers by a special key.

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Goalie was my favorite position. The “net” was a U-shaped chalk mark outlined on the asphalt with the open end facing the playing field. To score a goal, the puck (sometimes we used a tin can when a puck was not available) had to pass the goalie between the two vertical chalk lines.

Regardless of the limitations I faced while growing up, I experienced the same values being instilled by the New Albany High School hockey coaches in their players. Bob Valasek’s story about our hockey team emphasizes the positives we as parents, teachers and coaches want passed on to those whose lives are entrusted to us. These positives include being respectful and kind to others, representing our community, and having fun: a winning formula for any team.

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in & out

What's happening in and out of New Albany

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Jan. 1

Jan. 10 and Feb. 7

Jan. 23

9 a.m., Riverfront Park, pancakesandresolutionsrun.itsyourrace.com

8 a.m., Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park, www.rocksandrootstrailseries.com

10 a.m., McFerson Commons, www.the5thline5k.com

Pancakes & Resolutions 5K, 10K, & 1-mile Run/Walk

Rocks and Roots Trail Series 2016

The 5th Line 5K Race

Jan. 23

Jan. 16

A Cappella Cabaret

24 Hour Theatre

7 p.m., Jeanne B McCoy Community Center for the Arts, www.napls.us

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7 p.m., New Albany High School, www.napls.us

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Jan. 21

New Albany Women’s Network New Member Open House 7-9 p.m., Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, www.nawn.org

Jan. 1

Be the Light 5K

7:30-9 a.m., New Albany Links Golf Club, www.newalbanychamber.com

Jan. 21

9 a.m., Gahanna Golf Course Clubhouse, www.runsignup.com

Jan. 1

HR Breakfast: Workplace Issues with Legalized Marijuana

New Member Orientation 8:30-9:30 p.m., New Albany Chamber of Commerce, www.newalbanychamber.com

2016 OhioHealth First on the First 5K Photo courtesy of Geoff Weber

11 a.m., Westerville Community Center, www.m3ssports.com

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Frostbite 2016 8 a.m., any location, www.raceyourneighbor.com

Jan. 9 and Feb. 6

Jan. 28

Jefferson Series featuring Michael Sandel 7-8 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, www.newalbanyfoundation.org

Jan. 23

Indoor Farmers Market 9 a.m.-noon, Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, www.heitcenter.com

2016 Run for Regis 50K & Marathon/Half Fun Run

New Albany Walking Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Sundays at the Heit Center, 150 W. Main St.

7:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Ledges Shelter, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, www.facebook.com/runforregis

Healthy New Albany Community Programs Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St.

Jan. 5-Feb. 9 (six classes) Urban Zen

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Jan. 14

Avoiding Homework Wars & Other Bear Traps

Jan. 25

Skincare for Teens 6:30-7:30 p.m.

6:30-8 p.m.

Jan. 11

Meatless Monday: Plant-Based Cooking for Beginners

Jan. 19-Feb. 23

6-8 p.m.

Tuesdays, 5-6:30 p.m.

Ruling My Middle School Experience

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Feb. 20

Cincinnati Cyclones Frozen 5K Run/Walk

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9 a.m., U.S. Bank Arena, www.cycloneshockey.com/5k

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Feb. 4 and 5

NAHS Drama Department’s Festival of One Acts

Warm Up For Boston 8 a.m., Crowne Plaza, 600 Metro Pl. N., Dublin, www.sciotomiles.com

7-11 p.m., New Albany High School, www.napls.us

Feb. 6

Sensory Friendly Performance of Peter and the Wolf

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, www.newalbanysymphony.com

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Peter and the Wolf

3-5 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, www.newalbanysymphony.com

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Feb. 9

C-Suite Speakers Series Luncheon: Lisa Ingram 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., New Albany Country Club, www.newalbanychamber.com

8 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, www.mccoycenter.org

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personalities

By Sarah Sole

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Fitness and Fashion VS VP has a passion for an active lifestyle

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ristin Scott got hooked on fitness at just 3 years old.

Since she was a tumbling toddler doing gymnastics, Scott’s love for exercise has evolved as she has grown older. She was ultimately able to fuse her passion for healthy living with her career, both with her responsibilities at Victoria’s Secret and her own New Albany cryotherapy center, which opened in August.

As executive vice president GMM merchandising at Victoria’s Secret, Scott is in charge of merchandising for swim and sport lines – two of her passions.

“It’s amazing that I can have a job that I love this much, and that I’m passionate about personally as well,” she says.

Scott’s career often takes her to New York, where Victoria’s Secret designers are headquartered. She also regularly travels all over to visit stores. Though she’s traveling weekly, she makes it a point to work out daily, whether at studios on location or with a fitness app.

Travel sometimes makes daily exercise difficult. Scott worked out on a plane once, coming back from the south of France. She led passengers in a barre workout (without a bar) and some yoga poses.

“Everybody loved it. It was really good,” she says. “Because otherwise, you’re just sitting around for hours.”

Though Scott has an extensive career in fashion merchandising, she initially was convinced she would go to into banking. While attending Indiana University, she worked 8

From left, Kristin Scott with children in Guatemala while on a mission trip to Casa Angelina to work on an orphanage; a team workout with supermodel trainer Michael Olajide and his New York studio; Scott with husband Jamie Dulick in Guatemala

at Target. Her senior year found her interviewing at banks, where she was quickly put off by the sea of navy blue suits.

“I panicked, and I thought, ‘What have I done?’” she says.

After talking to her district manager at Target, Scott got a chance to interview at headquarters in Minneapolis on a Saturday. She felt comfortable immediately.

Scott stayed with Target for seven years, holding a variety of jobs, from planning to merchandising. From there, she served as vice president in merchandise planning and

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then merchandise managing at Marshall Field’s before moving to San Francisco to work at The Gap. She started her career at Victoria’s Secret in 2007.

Scott moved to New Albany with her family upon starting her career at Victoria’s Secret.

“It was a major culture shock for us, but in a really good way,” she says.

Now, Scott loves the trails in New Albany available for walking, running and biking. She appreciates the new fitness studios that are popping up in the area, attracted, she says, to a community that favors healthy living.

Like her, Scott’s husband, Jamie, works out almost daily. When she’s home, Jamie will come with her to many of her studio classes. They’ll run or bike together sometimes and walk their two dogs, a French bulldog and an American bulldog.

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with Sarah Sole

Kristin Scott shares her wellness habits In a new section in Healthy New Albany Magazine, we talk to prominent national or community figures who have made their mark on Columbus in some way and learn about what they do on a regular basis to stay healthy. We had a chance to talk with Victoria’s Secret Executive Vice President GMM Merchandising Kristin Scott.

Healthy New Albany: Are there any foods that you avoid or emphasize?

Kristin Scott: We do our best to always eat healthfully. I’m very careful about sugar and gluten intake, and I definitely stay away from highly processed foods. Nutrition is an important part of what helps me feel my best. If I didn’t support my efforts with good nutrition, I don’t think I’d realize the full health benefit of my commitment to physical fitness.

HNA: What are your favorite ways to stay active?

KS: I love to mix it up when it comes to my workouts! I’ve always loved running and barre classes, but I like to try new things as I find them. Lately, I’ve been very into HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and boot camps, as well as the Butcher Shop, which has a megaformer that blends strength, cardio, endurance and core flexibility. We also love to walk our dogs daily to keep them active as well.

HNA: What do you like to do to relax?

KS: I get a lot of enjoyment out of entertaining our family and friends. We have family that visits – and my mother lives here in Columbus now – so between family, friends and our son’s classmates, the house is often full, and we just love it! We also love to travel, which helps our whole family relax and reconnect – including the dogs!

HNA: What is the most recent exercise activity you’ve learned about that you really enjoy?

KS: I’ve been really into HIIT lately because it challenges me in a different way. It’s great to be able to do a 30-40 minute workout and get more out of it than a much longer “traditional” workout. I also love Lagree Fitness. I’ve been doing it for years in NYC and LA, so I was very excited when it became accessible to me in Columbus!

HNA: What are the best type of fitness routines to do while you’re on the go?

KS: I enjoy variety, so being on the road and being busy actually makes it easy to mix up my routine. I have my favorite gyms and workouts in the cities I frequent, but I also seek out what’s new and hot. That’s actually how I discovered cryotherapy. There was a huge buzz about it in NYC, so I made sure I checked it out when I was there, and I was quickly sold. It definitely lived up to the hype for me.

When I travel for work, my colleagues and I plan group workouts every day. It is exceptional for team building and checking out new trends in fitness. Some of our best ideas come from those experiences.

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buyer, when he was a Los Angeles vendor who requested a meeting with her.

“We just hit it off immediately as friends,” Scott says.

Over the next couple of years, they dated. For their first date, Jamie flew out to meet Scott in Australia, spending 10 days straight with her and her family.

Scott, her husband and their son, Cooper, travel often together. For the last five years, they’ve volunteered at an orphanage in Guatemala. With such activities as building houses and providing landscaping, Scott gets a physical workout there, too.

When she’s out traveling for work, Scott often gets to learn about workout and wellness trends before they come to Columbus. She had read about the benefits of cryotherapy, and when she found a center right across from her New York hotel, she decided to give it a try.

After her first three-minute session, the soreness she associated with her regular workouts was gone. After getting addicted to it, her husband suggested they start their own cryotherapy center in New Albany. Though Scott doesn’t manage the daily operations, she visits often. She wanted to design the interior of CHILL Cryotherapy to feel like a Zenlike place that people could look forward to visiting.

“It’s been so rewarding,” she says.

Scott finds herself switching up her workout routines regularly, stemming from both her curious personality and an effort to work her muscles in a healthy way.

Growing up in Indiana and North Carolina, she did cheerleading in junior high and high school. She began running in late high school and early college.

“You start to figure out what you need, personally,” she says.

Running daily for 3-5 miles, Scott enjoyed the endorphin rush that the exercise provided. Now, she’s been able to find a similar rush in other workouts.

“I feel younger every year,” she says.

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on the path

By Bob Valasek

Photos courtesy of the NAHS boys’ ice hockey team

Icy Hot

NAHS boys’ ice hockey team levels up The New Albany High School Boys’ Ice Hockey 2015-16 Team

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his season, when the New Albany High School boys’ hockey team takes the ice, it does so as a fully sanctioned varsity program.

For the first time, the team is participating in the Blue Division of the Capital Hockey Conference.

The road to get here hasn’t been easy, but the growth has been substantial. This year, 35 boys tried out for spots on the junior varsity and varsity teams at the Chiller Easton, which is also where the team plays its home games.

“The first year, we only had 12 guys come out to play,” says Associate Head Coach Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre, a New Albany resident and former Columbus Blue Jackets player.

Grand-Pierre is joined by Coach Joe Kola, the only head coach New Albany ice hockey has ever known. Both have been part of the program since it began three years ago as a junior varsity club team.

As such, the team wasn’t sanctioned by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. This allowed the players and the coaching staff to take the small steps necessary to form a worthwhile foundation. In retrospect, says Kola, it turned out as well as they could have hoped.

“That was actually the perfect scenario. It let us grow,” Kola says.

Posting a 40-2-4 record as a junior varsity club squad last year, moving up to a new classification this year as a varsity team and returning with many important players, the team has 12

high expectations for itself this year.

One might assume that those expectations are for on-ice success, but the team and the coaching staff see it differently.

“We expect our young men to be kind and to represent New Albany and all it stands for,” says Kola.

Adds Grand-Pierre, “It’s really about the people more than our play. One of the things that both Joe and I are very strict on, and we want to make sure we get the message across, is that we want nice people.”

It’s clear that this message has been received and embraced by the players too.

Junior Ryan Sellars sums up his team’s objectives.

“Our goal this year is to have fun, to work hard and to be the best we can be,” Sellars says.

Sellars was selected by his teammates as an assistant captain this year along with fellow assistant captain Tanner Hays and captain Dom Vinciguerra, who vouches for his team’s overall strength.

“I think we’ve got a really good group of guys,” Vinciguerra says.

He knows it won’t be easy, but Vinciguerra thinks the right focus is key.

“I think we should look to be successful but, at the same time, improve,” he says.

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at New Albany as the newcomers, the players want to make sure they show their opponents that New Albany belongs as a varsity squad in the highest division.

“This year there’s going to be a lot more pressure on us. We want to prove everyone wrong since we’re a first-year team,” says Vinciguerra.

Adds Sellars, “We know we’re kind of the underdogs as the new guys in the league, and everyone expects us not to be that good, to be a .500 team. So we’re going to work a lot harder.”

For their part, the coaches believe in their players and expect to surprise some people.

“I think by the end of this season, we will definitely have some rivalries out there,” says Kola.

There are also some traditions forming around the team, a concept that both the coaches and players want to cultivate. One of the traditions involves a white hard hat with the New Albany logo on it. The coaches give it to a player after the first game, and the next game, that

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The team meets with the coaches prior to the game against Parma Senior High School on Nov. 13.

player who best represented New Albany hockey ideals, or worked the hardest, or accomplished the most notable feat during the game.

The idea of tradition extends to the legacy the team and its coaches have set out to build.

“We want these kids to love this program and to lead this program. I hope that the alumni we create not only go out and do great things, but want to stick around and do good things for New Albany hockey and New Albany in general,” says Kola.

Beginning this season, one former player, Grant Reader, is doing exactly that. Reader was a senior and a captain on the team last season and, after graduating from New Albany High School this past spring, he took the job as head coach of the junior varsity team. It’s clear that Kola and Grand-Pierre are thrilled about having Coach Reader on board.

“He’s a great leader, a great kid,” says Kola.

If all goes according to plan, the seeds for the long-term success and expectations of this program will be sown this year, and New Albany Colin Parson 14

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kids who haven’t yet laced up their first pair of skates will one day be the beneficiaries.

“Now that we’re a varsity program, we hope that word gets around, and not only do more people come and support us, but more kids come out and want to play,” says Sellars.

Kola agrees.

“This year, more than ever because we are stepping into a new league, we want our players when they walk in the rink to leave everything at the door except for what makes them a better teammate, what makes them a better example for New Albany. This is the team for the New Albany community, and we want to set the best example,” he says.

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initiatives

By Scott McAfee, Public Information Officer

Photos courtesy of the City of New Albany

New Albany Is #1

Business Insider article recognizes city’s benefits

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y now, you probably know that Business Insider recently named New Albany the No. 1 suburb in America, based on factors such as proximity to the nearest metropolitan area, average commute times, median household income, crime rates and public school ratings.

New Albany staff didn’t apply for this recognition. It was an objective process by a national publication and something in which we can all take pride.

Understandably, traditional and social media throughout central Ohio lit up about the achievement. I also received a number of calls from residents saying their kids away at college were excited about it, telling their friends what an awesome place their hometown is. I’ve even joked with reporters, some of whom live in Powell, Bexley, Dublin and Upper Arlington – other communities mentioned in the Business Insider list – about the virtues of living and working in New Albany.

While community pride has been even more evident since the announcement, the recognition itself is an affirmation of our master planning and aspirational nature. Our community leaders and many resident ambassadors genuinely care about New Albany and always seem to be thinking of ways to make it better. The Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany and the new Rocky Fork Metro Park, both of which opened this past year, are prime examples of that.

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Residents now have two new, extraordinary recreational venues thanks to vision, planning, hard work and collaborative partnerships. The Heit Center, which is mostly paid for by long-term leases with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, paved the way for new restaurants and shops in Market Square by creating the foot traffic necessary to support them.

New Albany is a beautiful community with wooded preserves, scenic vistas and lots of green space. Our timeless Georgian architecture and classic white horse fencing are constant visual reminders that we are in a different, inspiring place.

We care about wellness, culture, the arts and education. We may even host world leaders on occasion. But the secret to our success, the one factor that is often overlooked when talking about New Albany, is our friendly and welcoming nature.

People here know their neighbors and care about their well-being. There are a plethora of special events, some nationally renowned, that bring residents together and show off our community to thousands of visitors every year. We are connected socially, technologically and physically by 33 miles of leisure trails.

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millions of dollars to our community and our schools without adding one new student to our classrooms. Nearly two-thirds of our 6,500 new jobs since 2009 are also new to Ohio, benefiting our state economy. Future growth in our New Albany International Business Park will greatly contribute to our prosperity for decades to come.

Finally, we cannot forget that we live in the thriving Columbus region. Culture, sports, great food, educational opportunities and fun outdoor activities abound here. We don’t have beaches or mountains, but there is always something to do or see or learn about.

In his book For the Love of Cities, Peter Kageyama writes about three magical ingredients to community satisfaction: aesthetics, social offerings and openness.

New Albany certainly checks all of those boxes. I would suggest that a fourth key ingredient is never resting on past accom-

While community pride has been even more evident since the announcement, the recognition itself is an affirmation of our master planning and aspirational nature.

plishments. In this entrepreneurial community, our leaders provide opportunities for residents to share ideas and become involved to make those visions a reality. It is these opportunities that generate passion, connection and, yes, even a love for one’s community.

It doesn’t happen everywhere, but it is evident here. And we are all the better for it.

Scott McAfee is public information officer for the City of New Albany.

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The Core

By Lori DeShetler Photos by Sarah Sole

Finding your inner strength

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ave you been in an exercise class and heard the instructor say, “Engage your core?”

Did you think, “Where the heck is my core, and how am I supposed to engage it?” Have you wondered what all the buzz surrounding this emphasis on the core is?

As we age and become less active, we lose core muscle strength. If we don’t use it, we lose it. Core muscle weakness can set off a domino effect of problems, causing poor posture and body mechanics, which can lead to neck, back, shoulder, hip and even knee pain.

The core is more than just the abs. Traditional ab exercises (sit-ups and crunches) work what I call the washboard or six-pack abs; those exercises are not only ineffective in strengthening your core, but they can be stressful on your spine. Simply stated, the core collectively refers to all of the muscles of our torso – including our scapular, hip and pelvic floor muscles – that work together to allow us to stay upright against gravity. Of particular importance are the deep, inner abdominals: the transverse abdominis, multifidus and internal and external obliques. Together, these muscles, when contracted, produce a muscle corset effect, providing stability and protecting the back from pain and injury.

The core functions to provide a stable foundation to allow for movement of our limbs. The core muscles reflexively contract 40 to 50 milliseconds before we actu18

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ally move. A strong core not only helps us maintain good posture, but improves our ability to balance by stabilizing our trunk in preparation to take a step or reach beyond our base of support. Core strength also improves athletic performance by allowing us to generate powerful movements of our extremities.

Yes, a strong core can improve your golf or tennis game.

When the core is weak, these muscles are not reflexively firing like they should, which means we must think about contracting these muscles. The most basic of the core exercises is the drawing-in maneuver, which recruits the deep stabilizing muscles, especially the transverse abdominis.

To perform this exercise, lie on your back with hips and knees bent, feet flat on the floor or bed. Think of gently drawing your belly button in and up, being careful not to hold your breath, as you hold the muscle contraction for 10 seconds. The beauty of core exercise is that it doesn’t require special equipment and can be done anywhere and anytime. When sitting, standing, or walking – at home or in the office – you can work on maintaining the “abdominal corset” by keeping your abdominals in and up. If you want more of a challenge, sit on a stability ball while you work– multitasking at its best! www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

Another simple but very effective core and posture correction exercise that will benefit anyone, especially those with a sedentary lifestyle or desk job, is the shoulder blade squeeze.

When you slump or slouch, your core is not being asked to do any work. By squeezing the shoulder blades together, you reflexively engage your core, as these muscles correct your posture, and you sit up straight. Doing these two exercises many times throughout the day will help to improve posture and lay the foundation of strength needed for the slightly more challenging exercises that follow.

The bridge is another beginner level exercise that targets the core, including the buttocks and hips. Lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat on floor, arms by your sides. Engage your core pulling your belly button up and in. Starting at your tailbone, peel your spine one vertebra at a time off the floor as you press down through your

Top: The drawing-in maneuver, bottom: the bridge

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arms and feet, lifting your buttocks and lower back off the floor. Hold the bridge position for two seconds then slowly lower your back one vertebrae at a time, melting your spine back to the floor, your tailbone being the last thing to set down. Repeat 10 times, for 2-3 sets.

The plank is one of the best exercises you can do for your core because it works all the muscles you need to maintain proper posture: neck, back, chest, shoulders and abs.

If you are new to planks, start with the modified version. Lie on your stom-

ach. Bend your elbows to 90 degrees, placing them under your shoulders, resting your weight on your forearms.

Bend your knees to 90 degrees so your feet are in the air. Performing the drawing-in maneuver, lift your hips off the floor so you are on your knees and forearms.

Hold the position as long as you can, working up to 20 seconds. Do not allow your back to sag. Progress to full planks once you can hold the modified position for at least 20 seconds. The set-up is the same, except you come up on the tips of your toes

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instead of your knees. The goal is to work up to holding the planks for durations of 30-60 seconds, for 3 to 5 repetitions. By adding planks to your daily exercise routine, you will find that you sit and stand straighter without even having to think about it.

Whether you’re an athlete looking to maximize athletic performance, a parent with back pain from caring for young children, an office employee with poor posture from sitting behind a computer all day or an aging adult worried about balance, you can benefit from finding your inner core strength.

Lori DeShetler, PT, MSPT, OCS, CHWC, is a certified orthopaedic specialist with The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. Feedback welcome at ssole@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Take a Stand

Tips for combating the sedentary lifestyle during work hours

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or those of us confined to work at a computer or laptop, sitting for hours at a time is our daily reality.

The average American adult sits 8-9 hours a day. There are significant health risks associated with too much sitting, including poor circulation, obesity and assorted aches and pains.

The good news is that there are alternatives to the traditional office desk and chair that can help us stay fit and healthy without jeopardizing our work productivity.

Consider swapping out the office chair for a stability ball to facilitate “active” sitting. Traditional office chairs, particularly the large executive chairs, often lack posture support. In addition, most people do not sit correctly at their desks. Sitting on the stability ball, however, strengthens the core and improves posture. If the stability ball not staying stowed at the desk when not in use sounds challenging, then a balance ball chair system might be a good solution.

A great alternative to sitting behind a desk is standing, and there are lots of options available for stand-up workstations.

Some options on the market convert any desk into a standing workstation. Even though we are more prone to slouch when sitting, it still takes skill to stand correctly with good postural alignment. Some tips to remember when using a standing desk: Stand correctly: Avoid standing with knees locked, which creates a sway back. While it is good to frequently shift your weight from one leg to the other, avoid standing with your weight always shifted onto one leg. A low foot rail along the bottom of the desk is helpful.

Be mindful of shoulder and head alignment: Avoid a forward head, rounded shoulder posture. The shoulder blade squeeze is an easy posture correction exercise to prevent this bad posture habit. Try pinching your shoulder blades

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together every time you feel yourself begin to slump forward.

Practice your squat: Movement is good for our joints and our circulation.

Hold onto the edges of the desk, hinge at the hips, reaching your buttocks back like you are going to sit in a chair. Do not allow your knees to go over your toes by keeping your weight on your heels. As you rise to stand, squeeze your glutes.

Step away from your desk: Make more frequent trips to the fax or copy machine, or take walking meetings.

Even better than standing and working is walking and working using a treadmill desk – the ultimate in multi-tasking.

There are many options, including makeit-yourself desks that fit over your existing treadmill and standalone treadmills without handles, designed to slide under almost any desk, effectively converting it into a walking workstation.

Remember, it isn’t good to be in any one static position for too long. Having the option to move between a standing desk and stability ball chair would be ideal. No matter what your desk or computer setup is, proper ergonomics are essential.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (www.osha.gov) has useful resources, such as ergonomic standards and a computer workstation eTool to help you design your own fit workstation.

Lori DeShetler, PT, MSPT, OCS, CHWC, is a certified orthopaedic specialist with The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. Feedback welcome at ssole@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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An App a Day Phone apps streamline healthy habits

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aking time for exercise, taking fitness classes and monitoring eating habits can be tedious and tiring. Fortunately, mobile apps offer easy to use services and can travel with you anywhere. Check out some helpful health focused apps below.

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Sleep Cycle www.sleepcycle.com Android, iOS This alarm clock wakes the user up in the lightest phase of sleep to help him or her feel more rested by avoiding a jarring wake-up call. The app monitors movements during sleep to find the best time to wake up within a 30-minute window set by the user.

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Charity Miles www.charitymiles.org Android, iOS Earn money for charity simply by using this app on your run, walk or bike ride.

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Healthy Out www.healthyout.com Android, iOS Healthy Out helps locate healthful dishes at restaurants nearby, averaging half the calories and fat of an average restaurant meal. Easily sort by dietary restrictions, cuisine or type of dish, or even filter for “not a salad.”

Cost: Free Runtastic Six Pack Abs www.runtastic.com Android, iOS, Windows Avatars of personal trainers take users through predefined and customizable workout plans to achieve six pack abs.

Cost: Free Nike+ Training Club www.nike.com Android, iOS Featuring more than 100 workouts designed by Nike master trainers, this app allows you to choose from a variety of workouts at different skill levels and connect with the Nike+ Training club community.

Cost: Free Noom Coach www.noom.com Android, iOS For some guidance and motivation, Noom Coach not only tracks eating habits but provides feedback and goals to focus on. Better yet, the personalized daily plans adjust to each user’s challenges.

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Herb Appeal

By Garth Bishop

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From garlic to turmeric, the best herbs to use for health and flavoring

Lauren Blake, left, leads a cooking demonstration at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany.

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ou probably already know that herbs, as natural flavoring methods, are more healthful than their artificial competitors.

But you might not know specifically how healthful those herbs are. In addition to its own unique flavor, each has its own unique wellness benefits.

In and of themselves, herbs have few calories, but are often strong in antioxidants and phytochemicals, says Lauren Blake, sports nutrition manager and wellness dietitian at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Health & Fitness Center at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany.

That they make food taste better is a bonus, she says; there’s a reason gourmet chefs use them.

“It’s the natural way that we should be seasoning our food, for sure,” says Blake.

Some of Blake’s favorite herbs to use in her recipes – and to recommend in others’ – are:

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Turmeric: Studies show turmeric may help prevent, and maybe even work to reverse, such chronic ailments as arthritis, cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease, Blake says. If that’s not enough, its bright yellow-orange color can also help make dishes look more vibrant.

“That’s a really potent antioxidant herb,” Blake says. “I really like to add it to soups, or even smoothies.”

Cinnamon: Though not linked to any particular type of prevention, cinnamon is positively loaded with antioxidants, and can be a good thing to look for in ingredient lists.

“It’s up there with things like kale, spinach and chard” in terms of antioxidants, Blake says.

Cloves: Half a teaspoon of cloves packs more antioxidants than half a cup of blueberries, Blake says, making it another potent source. It can be part of anything from muffins to oatmeal, and

pumpkin pie spice contains it, making it popular in fall.

“I know some people who like to stir it in applesauce or use it for baked fruits like pears or apples,” says Blake.

Ginger: Whether derived from root or powder, ginger can help steel tissues and organs against oxidative damage, which in turns helps to prevent cancer, Blake says. Smoothies and Asian dishes are both good uses for it, but the cautious diner should cast a discerning eye on ginger beers and ales, as they’re often artificially flavored and/or loaded with sugar.

“Historically, ginger has (also) been used to treat a lot of things, from colds to motion sickness,” says Blake.

Herbs can be bought fresh or dried without any real difference in terms of nutrition. Dried herbs last longer, so they can be more easily found out of season.

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Another common place to spot herbs is in supplements, but Blake urges caution on that front.

“Some herbs, in high quantities, have interactions with different medications,” she says.

Those considering taking an herbal supplement should talk to their doctors to make sure they will not react to medications, Blake says. In addition, many herbal supplements are not regulated, so there may not be a way to know for sure what’s in them.

“I think it’s best to get your supplementation from the food you’re eating,” she says.

Herbal supplements with possible drug interactions

Via Drugs.com, an online drug information database Cranberry: May react with blood thinners to increase susceptibility to bruising and bleeding Echinacea: May slow down metabolization of caffeine, causing insomnia, headache or jitters.

Ginseng: May reduce effectiveness of warfarin and increase risk of blood clots.

Melatonin: May increase drowsiness in combination with alcohol, muscle relaxers, opioid analgesics and some antihistamines.

St. John’s Wort: May interact negatively with medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, anti-migraine triptans, warfarin blood thinners, HIV medications, and even birth control.

Valerian: May have adverse reactions with muscle relaxants, antidepressants or medicines for sleep, anxiety or pain.

parts, fresh herbs sometimes taste better, Blake says.

Like fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs lose nutritional value the longer they’re kept around. Wait too long to use them, and they might get brown or slimy.

“They can last … maybe a week, or a week and a half,” says Blake.

Other herbs to consider include oregano, parsley, cilantro, dill, garlic, rosemary, basil and lemongrass. Even chilis and chili powder have high antioxidant properties, Blake says.

“There’s no herb I’ve ever heard of that’s not really good for you,” she says.

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Special Section

Our Story

Creating a community together One of New Albany’s greatest strengths is that much of the vivacity that powers the community is rooted in the city’s residents.

This special section is a unique one, a space for our readers to hear a handful of the voices that are part of the great tapestry that makes us New Albany. From young to old, the residents you will hear from exhibit the same dedication to selfimprovement and healthy living, both mentally and physically, that New Albany holds as an integral part of its own identity.

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The Fabric of our Community

“If New Albany were a person, what would it say?” ability for planned, successful growth. As a testament to the strength of this community’s passion for its city, Healthy New Albany decided to look to a handful of community leaders and residents here to see how they describe the place they call home. It was an exercise in creativity, but our responders willingly stepped up to the plate.

“If New Albany were a person, I’d want to be her friend. She’s a wonderful partner, an innovator, a hard-working beauty and a genuine trailblazer. She gives of her time and her money and is sincerely interested in all that she surrounds herself with. She has impeccable taste and high standards; this doesn’t mean she’s aloof or inaccessible, it simply means she has strong, purposeful principles. She takes care of her family and friends, but also values those who are outside of her circle.

She loves new ideas, loves to learn and encourages well-being in both word and action. She is relational, a great collaborator, but is often misunderstood by those who don’t know her. However, those lucky enough to spend time with her will find her presence contagious, her efforts inspiring and her passion for living a model. She has a spirit all her own. I predict she’ll be legendary one day.”

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A city’s identity is central to its

- Kristin Ferguson, director of marketing, Healthy New Albany

“I’

m not just another pretty face. Yes, my white picket fences and stately Georgian architecture are what people see on the outside … but didn’t your mother always tell you that it’s what is on the inside that counts? My vibrant arts scene, healthy living, strong schools, community collaboration and

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the passionate individuals living within my walls are my heartbeat. I’ll let you in on a little secret about me: I have an orchestra!

Have you heard of it? The New Albany Symphony Orchestra. Its members perform four times a year at the McCoy Center. It is the best bargain in town and, if you hurry, you will be able to get tickets to

Peter and the Wolf on Feb. 7 and An American in Paris on April 3! When you get to the concert, say hello to the staff, the musicians or one of the many fabulous volunteers. They are all very friendly. Make sure to tell them I sent you!”

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“Hi, Mom and Dad. So, I met this woman a while ago, and things are going very well. Her name is New Albany. The first thing you will notice about her is how beautiful she is, but she is also warm, friendly and engaging. She has a ton of friends, and we all have so much fun together. Since I started dating her, we walk and cycle a lot around town. There are so many trails, but our favorite ones take us to an area called the Village Center, where there are a lot of events, restaurants and even a health and fitness center named after one of the local residents. Finally, Mom and Dad, she is very smart. I’m telling you, I think she’s the one. You are going to love her!”

- Scott McAfee, public information officer, City of New Albany

“Welcome! Like most beautiful people, I am deeper than my appearance. Sure, I am beautiful to the outside world with my well-kept homes, top-ranked schools, successful businesses, parks, extensive trail system and cultural activities. But, I am so much deeper inside than my appearance. Not many communities have an attitude that says, ‘Great idea, how can I help?’ or, ‘I know someone you need to www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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meet to help you attain that goal. Let me connect you two.’ I don’t sweep things like bullying, drug use and suicide under the carpet. I bring those issues and more out so we can learn and deal with it together. I have neighbors who wave to each other, walk their dogs together, play at the playground and gather for athletic, community and cultural events. They don’t do these things because someone is watching. My community does these things and more because the people here enjoy each other’s company and feel safe.

They know it’s just the most rewarding way to go through life. Certainly, I have my issues, but I am a community that engages, honors and celebrates each member. If you were to create a community, it would look like New Albany, but it’s my insides that help it to thrive and be alive.”

- Kristina Jenny, market manager, New Albany Farmers Market

“When people see my white fences, I want them to feel like they are home. My fences really do make good neighbors, because they belong to everyone and no one at the same time. They don’t exist to

keep anyone out; the gate is never closed. My white fences are there to welcome those within.”

- Bob Valasek, resident and Healthy New Albany Magazine contributing writer

“As a youngster, I was nothing more than a bit of land, but there was a plan for me, established by a small group of remarkable individuals with a vision.

As I grew, the plan was put into action, and I became a beautiful village. Today, I am known as a city – in fact, the ‘Best Suburb in America’ – but I continue to hold on to my small-town charm. The members of my community are amazing; they are generous and passionate about helping others and, because of that, I am proof that when people come together for the greater good, extraordinary things can happen! I am unique, special and innovative. I am New Albany.”

- Julie Kriss, managing partner, Kriss Enterprises, LLC

“Teamwork! We work to build community and thoughtfully create new opportunities through the talented individuals who live and work here. We join hands to make things happen and respect our shared values. We share fun times and friendships that make us proud to call this community home. Teamwork helps us succeed together and attract the best of the best. Teamwork drives the collaboration and initiative that sets us apart from the rest.”

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The Fabric of our Community

By Sharon and Al DuBois

Custom Coaching Sharon and Al In addition to the equipment, facility and numerous classes, the staff at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Health and Fitness Center at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany really makes a difference.

Everyone goes out of their way to offer help, answer questions and give personal encouragement. We’ve never had to wait to use equipment. The enthusiasm, friendliness and encouragement given in classes and from the fitness specialists helps us stay on track.

We have both noticed an increase in our energy and a decrease in stress as the Fitness Sharon and Al DuBois with their grandchildren, Lydia and Mason DuBois Center has become a part of our daily lives. ten of the Health and Fitness Center beWe have both found the facility and staff to be outstand- ing built in New Albany. I did participate ing and would recommend The Ohio in the 2014 New Albany Walking ClasState University Wexner Medical Center sic, but was unable to do the entire half Health and Fitness Center in New Alba- marathon, stopping after approximately ny to anyone who is looking to improve eight miles due to foot pain. Later that fall, I found that I had another stress fractheir health and live a healthy lifestyle. ture and completed a course of physical therapy for gait training. Once The Ohio Sharon DuBois I had a series of foot injuries begin- State University Wexner Medical Center ning in 2009 and became involved with Health and Fitness Center in New Albany the New Albany Walking Club in Novem- opened, my husband and I went to an ber 2013 after recovering from the third open house and decided to join, even of these fractures. I trained with the club though we live in the Pataskala area.

We decided to take advantage over the next year with the goal of comof the one-on-one personal wellness pleting the half marathon in the 2014 coaching program; I was in the Healthy New Albany Walking Classic.

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wellness coach. Jodi evaluated my gait issues, and we started working on strengthening my right hip. The water aerobics program was great for me and initially became my primary focus, along with use of the Element equipment for upper body conditioning.

Once my gait improved a bit, I started walking with the New Albany Walking Club on Sunday mornings. The club is great, with opportunities for members to do as much as they want with encouragement and no pressure.

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Al DuBois Unlike my wife, I was active in numerous team sports until my early 50s.

Over a period of a few years, I slowly stopped participating. We joined several gyms, but never seemed to find a good fit. Consequently, I gained weight and was soon a type 2 diabetic.

When I joined the Fitness Center, my goals were to lose weight and live a healthier life. I have now lost 30-plus pounds and feel and – I hope – look healthier. I also chose to participate in the wellness coaching program. I have been seeing Lauren Blake every two weeks and find this support to be invaluable. Lauren keeps me on the straight and narrow with a smile and excellent advice.

For the first six months, I worked exclusively on the Element machines. The past several months, I’ve been working with Grant Nau, personal trainer, and couldn’t be happier with the results.

Sharon and Al DuBois are New Albany residents. Feedback welcome at ssole@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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The Fabric of our Community

By Janet Deans

One Step at a Time

New Albany resident depends on family, community for strength in caregiving role

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y husband, Bob, was officially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease nearly two years ago.

Since then, we’ve found ourselves living in a new state, and I’ve found myself adjusting to the role of caregiver.

We retired early to spend more time with our grandchildren and to travel, especially to the opera houses around the world (my husband’s passion). We managed to get to Coventry Gardens and the LaScala.

But then the unexpected happened.

For about two years prior to Bob’s official diagnosis, I had been noticing small things that I chalked up to old age.

He misplaced his keys. Working in the garden, he’d dig up flowers instead of weeds. We’d be out somewhere and he’d get disoriented.

Come April, Bob and I will have been married for 50 years. I’m 75, and he’s 84.

Up until this point, he was always a smart man. He is well educated and has a doctorate in economics. He had a mind like a sponge and was always a resource for historical facts or proper spelling. As time went on, he lost that part of himself.

Even before the diagnosis, I started reading up on mental disorders and caregiving. Many articles I read warned that caregivers shouldn’t go it alone, but I have always been independent and strong-willed.

I figured I could deal with it.

I didn’t want to leave Bob home alone, so I stopped going to tennis. I didn’t have time to read anymore. Bob became agitated when attending the symphony or opera performances, so we stopped going. We stopped taking short and long trips.

In January 2014, thinking I was having a heart attack, I called my son-in-law, Peter, who lives in New Albany, and asked him what to do. I explained the situation with Bob. He and our daughter, Katherine, came to our house in Virginia immediately.

We collected our possessions and moved in with Peter and Katherine. Our son, Robert, who lived in New York, accepted the responsibility of selling our home. We also www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

made an appointment with a neurologist at The Ohio State University.

I have learned that Alzheimer’s is a disease that makes a person age in reverse. Now, in the second stage, we have to remind Bob how to do things that we take for granted. His ability to recognize places and things has deteriorated. The medications prescribed have slowed down the reverse aging process, but they cannot stop it. He has lost his ability to smell, even the scent of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. He is also losing some of his depth perception needed to go down steps or off curbs. But due to the medication, he is able to once again enjoy music and art. The Columbus Museum of Art has a wonderful program designed for people who have Alzheimer’s disease. It even offers jazz sessions on Sunday afternoons. We have also been able to attend Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Opera Columbus performances.

We began to take short walks that first winter in New Albany and, as the weather warmed, those walks became longer. The physical layout and landscape of New Albany begs one to get outside and walk.

When I think about that future date when Bob will be in a wheelchair, I’m thankful that we’re now living in a city that’s laid out in such a way that will make it easy for me to push him around from place to place.

This is a community designed to make it easy to flex one’s mind or muscles.

After moving in with Peter and Katherine, Bob and I had a house built just for us near downtown New Albany. The city has been a real blessing for us in the two years we’ve been here. It is perfect for walks and being outside, and the activity helps Bob. He also has found a wonderful personal trainer at the New Albany Country Club.

Now that a caretaker watches Bob several times per week, I’ve had a chance to forge a social network here. I joined the New Albany Country Club and made some great friends. I walk to the library. I did physical therapy at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany. I walked for the Circle of Friends fundraiser for Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

I’ve found a great community at the Resurrection Church here, and the friends I’ve made there have been a great source of strength for me.

I realize now that I should have contacted a doctor when I first began noticing Bob’s symptoms. I’ve also realized that I can’t handle caregiving alone. My daughter and son-in-law rescued Bob and I when I called that day two years ago. I relied on my daughter for a long time to regain my emotional strength.

It’s important for people dealing with Alzheimer’s disease to have outside help.

If you notice someone withdrawing from their normal activities; or if you know a friend, neighbor or relative with a spouse who suffers from the disease; or if you know someone who has been diagnosed, don’t hesitate to help. Even just an hour of support a week would give the caregiver time to clear his or her mind and start anew. Caregivers need you.

As a caregiver, I have accepted my role and adjusted my life accordingly. I’ve found it’s easier to not look too far into the future when I’m researching symptoms.

I’ve learned enough to be prepared for the immediate future, so I’m not overwhelmed.

Janet Deans is a New Albany resident.

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The Fabric of our Community

By Tracy Gilbert

Growing Up Strong Interest in anti-bullying motivates New Albany resident to become facilitator for girls’ leadership group

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efore I joined ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences), I definitely had a passion for helping others.

Thirteen years ago, I moved back to Columbus after living in New York City and decided to pursue my graduate degree in counselor education at The Ohio State University. During the second year of my master’s degree program, I was completing my field experiences/internship when I had the opportunity to be immersed into the life of middle school students.

I remember being warned by my peers that the middle school population was the most difficult age group to work with because of the challenges they face and the personal, social and physical changes they are experiencing. For me, this proved to be the very reason I loved these students! I quickly realized that my skills, talents and passions could help them better cope with the ups and downs of middle school and that I could be a positive influence and support in their lives.

As I worked with more and more students, and pre-teen/teen girls in particular, I developed a great connection and positive rapport with them. When I realized they trusted me and I was effectively supporting them, I developed the confidence and assurance that I was legitimately making a difference in their lives. Little did I know, they would make an impact in my life as well!

Female bullying, or what we in the counseling world call “relational aggression,” became the focus of my graduate work and final thesis. Girl bullying at the middle school level is especially challenging because of the emotional impact it has on girls coupled with the limited skills teens have to effectively manage these interpersonal difficulties. Research shows that females in middle school are especially concerned with acceptance from their peers and that they tend to conform to the norms of the group.

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Lisa Hinkelman and Nancy Willis lead a group exercise during a ROX class at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany.

The Strength Within ROX classes help New Albany student with the challenges of growing up

By Pranavi Nallari I decided to participate in the ROX program because it was a good opportunity to learn something new.

We’ve learned about how to deal with bullying and girl drama, and also about self-defense.

So far, I’ve enjoyed the class on self-defense the most. We learned about using either our words or our bodies to signal to someone to back off or stop doing something that makes us uncomfortable. I liked how we learned about applying certain techniques to real-life situations. For example, if there were a robber in my home, I could use one of our methods of self-defense and use fingers to poke an eye to get away and be safe.

If I were dealing with conflict at school, I could use words to stand up for myself instead of resorting to physical contact. We were taught in class that when we communicate this way, we have to make sure we talk with a firm voice so we’re taken seriously.

ROX has also helped me learn how to better communicate with my friends. I have a lot of friends, and many of them fight with each other. They often get mad and stop talking to one another. Eventually, they apologize, but then the process repeats.

Now when this happens, I try to use the “I feel” statements to tell them how I feel to www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

Whether it be what they are wearing, the music they enjoy or their opinions about the world, girls have a harder time expressing their own unique opinions, thoughts and ideas. Relationships and acceptance are generally of primary concern for many girls. Unlike boys, girls tend to express aggression by compromising and undermining their relationships through social exclusion, rumor spreading, gossip and cliques rather than through physical means.

Fortunately, my graduate school professor adviser, Dr. Lisa Hinkelman, also shared this passion for working with girls. She was working to research and understand the realities of girls’ lives and was developing strategies and approaches for helping girls better navigate the challenges that they faced. We developed a strong connection surrounding this important work and were able to work together to learn more about the tremendous issues impacting girls and, more importantly, how we can effectively support and encourage them.

help break up the conflict.

I might say something like, “I felt sad when you hurt my friend, so I want you to apologize to my friend.”

You have to say it in a firm voice, so whoever you’re speaking to knows that you’re serious and not joking around. Sometimes, it doesn’t work, but most of the time, it does.

ROX is such a nice program, and it can help girls like myself who are entering higher grades in school deal with self-esteem and communicate in a positive way to others.

Pranavi Nallari is a sixth-grader at New Albany Middle School.

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Developing Confidence Progam helps sixth-grader hone communication skills

By Riley Fox I first heard about ROX after my parents mentioned it to me.

As a sixth-grader, I found the idea appealing because I realized it would help me learn a little bit about what’s in store for me in middle school, which is when many of the challenges associated with growing up start. I thought it would be a good idea for me to participate in the ROX program and learn how to deal with some of the challenges I would be facing.

So far, I’ve attended a handful of classes.

I’ve learned how to recognize different types of stress – whether associated with family, friends, homework or other sources – and how to deal with that stress.

Today’s class about self-defense was a really good one. We learned how to defend ourselves without using any physical activity. I learned how to use my words and my body language to tell someone “no” or “back off.” We were taught that we should be firm, but not vicious about it.

Another part of class that I really enjoyed learning about was how to use “I feel” statements to communicate with people and deal with social conflict. I have been able to use a modified form of this sort of communication to talk to my friends when they don’t get along.

I don’t have many friends, but a lot of them don’t like each other. I’m compatible with a lot of people, and the people that I am friends with have a variety of personalities. When there’s conflict, I use the “I feel” statements to try to stop the friction, and it works most of the time.

Before I learned about those statements from ROX, I didn’t know how to deal with social tension at all. I used to talk to my parents or my friends’ parents. Now, I can deal with conflict by talking directly to my friends.

I really enjoying going to ROX classes and meeting other girls like me who also want to learn more about how to socially prepare for middle school.

Riley Fox is a sixth-grader at New Albany Middle School. Feedback welcome at ssole@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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It was several years after I graduated that Lisa formally founded ROX, but it was based upon this early work and research that was such an important part of my graduate work. After I had children of my own, Lisa and I happened to meet up at a community event. At that time, I learned that her passion had evolved into a local nonprofit organization. We immediately reconnected and I knew that becoming involved with ROX was the next step for me, both personally and professionally. In July 2013, I completed the facilitator training to become a licensed ROX facilitator. Since that time, I have loved running the ROX programming with girls at schools and organizations throughout our community.

In ROX, we are encouraging positive interactions among girls and helping them change the environment for girls and women one ROX girl at a time. ROX provides a unique setting in which girls can connect with their peers in positive ways.

The program is special because it gives girls a safe place where they can feel free to be themselves and support each other. This, in turn, builds self-confidence and helps them find their voice as well as their role as a positive leader. Instead of focusing on their differences, girls are encouraged to celebrate the thing they all have in common: being a girl! Girls have fun each week meeting others who share their interests, support their development www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

and help them grow into stronger, braver, more confident people.

When I began working as a facilitator, I realized the girls were impacting me as much as I was helping them. One special ROX girl stands out in my mind, because she was exceptionally quiet and had difficulty speaking in front of her peers. She would often stay after the session to chat with me one-on-one, and it was during this time that I learned of her passion for singing. I learned that she was tremendously talented and had an amazing voice, but never had an advocating adult or positive role model in her life to help her value her skills and help her shine.

While speaking up during the group was difficult for her, I realized that perhaps, through sharing her gift of singing, she might be able to share more of her authentic self with her peers. Together, we decided that the last five minutes of ROX each week would be dedicated to her singing. Each week, she chose a different song to perform for the group, and it was in this space that her true self became evident to us all. It was amazing! She experienced a sense of pride and accomplishment, and the other girls learned she had a beautiful voice that was a gift for each of us.

It is wonderful to feel that you are making a difference in girls’ lives at a time when they are going through so many changes. I’m proud that I have had the opportunity to create a positive environment in which girls from diverse backgrounds and experiences are able to learn the tools they need to navigate their worlds. It is fulfilling to know that our ROX girls are going back to their families, friends and schools with new skills and knowledge that they can use to be positive role models for other girls.

In addition to being a ROX facilitator, Tracy Gilbert is a full-time mother of three and married to Aaron Gilbert of the Gilbert Group Real Estate. Together they have three children: Jaden, 10, Sasha, 8 and Hudson, 1. For Tracy, ROX is a constant reminder of the values she tries to instill in her children – showing empathy, being yourself and trying to make a difference in the lives of others.

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Foods for Fitness

By David Allen

A Meal Mainstay Rice has a role in a healthful diet

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early 7,000 years ago, rice – a seed of the grass species Oryza Sativa – had started to become a prominent crop among humankind.

The food became the subject of ceremonies and rituals, and became a mainstay in many prominent cultures. Today, it has the third-highest production among agricultural products, and it provides about one-fifth of the daily caloric intake of human beings.

With over 40,000 different varieties, rice presents a plethora of possibilities. Since all forms of rice – particularly brown and wild – are nutrient-dense, they fit into a healthful diet, says Lauren Blake, nutritionist with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

A study published last year in the Food and Nutrition Sciences journal suggested that individuals who eat rice tend to also have a healthier nutrition profile.

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magnesium, iron, folate and fiber while eating less saturated fat and added sugars,” lead author Theresa Nicklas writes.

Brown and wild rice are rich in complex carbohydrates and offer a source of high-quality protein, providing 2-5 percent of the daily value per half-cup serving, Blake says. Wild rice contains slightly more protein. Rice is also a source of antioxidant flavonoids – the darker the color, the more it contains.

Black Rice Black rice contains high amounts of antioxidant anthocyanins, which can help protect the body against certain cancers and chronic diseases. Anthocyanin is the same compound that gives blueberries and blackberries their color and high antioxidant levels.

Brown Rice Brown rice certainly seems to be favored by modern dieticians over white. A few years ago, a study published in the British Medical Journal suggested that white rice can www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

increase the risk of diabetes type 2 by up to 55 percent.

Brown rice is typically recommended as a better choice, Blake says, because it is 100 percent whole grain and is a better source of fiber, protein and selenium.

White Rice Enriched long-grain white rice is relatively low in calories, Blake says. The food provides approximately 90 to 108 calories per half-cup serving, and contains 13 essential vitamins and minerals, including niacin, thiamin and folic acid.

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Making a Meal Incorporating rice into the regular dinner cycle is quite easy.

“Rice is very versatile and pairs nicely with many foods,” Blake says.

One of the easiest ways to incorporate rice into a healthful diet is to serve it alongside lean meat protein or fish accompanied by a large quantity of nonstarchy vegetables.

Rice and beans are a classic and delicious pairing, and together they create a complete protein. Start with a base of rice and beans and top with leafy greens, tomato, onion, bell peppers, cilantro and avocado.

David Allen is a contributing writer.

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Ask the Expert With Hannah Bealer

Heavy Lifting The responsible way to go about strength training

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tarting a new fitness routine can be tricky. And if that fitness routine involves weight lifting, it could even be dangerous.

Kenneth Kirby, a physical therapist with The Ohio State University Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, offers his tips and tricks on how to introduce weights to your workout – and how to do so safely.

Healthy New Albany: Are there different ways to approach training if you want to bulk up, or just achieve more tone?

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want to gain from your program.

Goals for strength training may include increases in muscular endurance, growth or strength. The number of sets and repetitions men and women should perform to boost muscular endurance does not change with gender. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) suggests men and women should complete two to four sets of 10 to 25 reps, with 30-second to 1-minute rest periods between sets, to increase muscular endurance.

While men may genetically be able to get bigger and stronger than women, workouts that boost muscle strength and size do not differ between men and women. The ACSM recommends completing one to three sets of eight to 12 reps, or three to six sets of one to 12 reps (depending on experience level) with 1- to 3-minute rest periods between sets for increasing muscle volume, and one to three sets of eight to 12 reps, or two to six sets of one to eight reps, with 1- to 3-minute rest periods between sets for muscle strength.

HNA: How often should someone weight train before he or she notices the benefits? Are the benefits superior to cardio?

KK: You don’t have to be in the weight room for 90 minutes a day to see results. For most people, short weight training sessions a couple of times a week are more practical than extended daily workouts. You can see significant improvement in your strength with just two or three 20- or 30-minute weight training sessions a week.

You need both. Cardio is the only exercise that will lower your risk of heart disease, which is our nation’s No.

1 killer. Resistance training will help you stay strong, active and mobile as you age. The aim for exercise should be the ACSM goals of 30 minutes of cardio five days per week, plus 2-3 days of resistance training. If you cannot do that much, some exercise is better than no exercise, so exercise as much as you can.

HNA: Are there any risks associated with starting a weight training routine? What are they?

KK: It is important to check with your doctor before beginning a strength training program, particularly if you have any significant medical problems or physical limitations. If you have musculoskeletal issues, check with a sports medicine specialist or orthopedic surgeon to make sure that the strength training program will not aggravate the problem. An exercise professional such as a certified athletic trainer, sports physical therapist, personal trainer or strength and conditioning coach can be helpful in designing a safe, individual and appropriate strength training program.

According to epidemiological study of weight training-related injuries in U.S. emergency departments from 1990 to 2007, most injuries occurred with free weights (90.4 percent) and weights dropping on the patient (65.5 percent). The majority of weightlifting injuries occur among males, adolescents and older persons. Injuries occur most commonly in the low back and shoulders, consisting mostly of strains (46.1 percent). It appears risk for injury is multifaceted, meaning more than one factor plays a role in a given weight training injury. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

HNA: Are there any risks associated with ending a weight training routine? What are they?

KK: Halting a weightlifting program can cause unfavorable detraining, or the loss of training adaptations such as enhanced strength or muscle size.

Fitness benefits earned through years of weightlifting recede at a slower rate than those earned through two to six months of weight training. Factors of detraining, however, occur within a week of inactivity. Understanding detraining outcomes enables informed fitness decisions.

HNA: Do women and men need to approach weight training differently?

KK: Weight-training recommendations (frequency, sets, reps, resistance) don’t differ between men and women.

However, men may have a slightly different response to strength training than women in certain areas.

While women and men both experience increases in muscle strength in response to weight training, men often experience larger muscle mass gains.

A study published in 2010 in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise reports that strength training leads to slightly greater, but significant, muscle volume gains in men compared to women. Therefore, men are genetically prone to building bigger muscles than women as a result of strength training.

Men appear to show increased tendon strength in response to exercise compared with women, which may mean they are less susceptible to injury, according to a study published in 2007 in the International Journal of Experimental Pathology. However, women and men are both susceptible to injuries if they overtrain, lift weights that are too heavy or strength train using improper form.

HNA: Many people fear starting a weight training routine because they are worried about weight gain. Is this concern valid?

KK: Lifting weights is a great form of exercise that can help you tone and www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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strengthen muscles while helping to lose unwanted fat. Unfortunately, it is sometimes set aside by those who fear that pumping iron will cause body weight to increase. While some people do indeed gain weight when lifting weights, they generally do so on purpose. There are several factors that go into weight gain via strength training that the average person doesn’t need to worry about.

While weightlifting may not necessarily make you gain weight, it may keep the numbers on the scale from dropping like you would like them to.

The reason this happens is because muscle weighs more than fat. It also takes up less space. A person might become leaner with his or her weight staying relatively unchanged as a result of initiating a weight training program.

Another aspect is nutrition. In order for lifting weights to make you gain weight, you have to increase your caloric intake. The ACSM recommends that you aim for an additional 400 to 500 calories per day in order to gain weight. If you fail to meet that quota, then chances are, your weight will not increase. Be sure not to fall into the trap of thinking you can eat more because you did a weight workout; this will almost always result in weight gain.

Your appetite may increase from the extra activity, but be smart about the quality and quantity of food you select to eat.

Protein is also a very important component of building muscle tissue and potentially gaining weight. But do not avoid protein for fear of gaining weight, because it is essential for a majority of your body’s functions. Most people require only 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, but the ACSM advises that athletes and those aiming for weight gain get as much as 1.7 grams per kilogram of body weight per day. If you are lifting weights on a regular basis, it’s a good idea to up your protein intake a bit to accommodate your working muscles and speed up recovery. It can also help encourage muscle growth without making you gain weight or develop bulky muscles. Keep in mind that those who are actively trying to gain weight increase their protein intake considerably.

The last aspect is exercise volume.

In order to gain weight, you have to lift weights – a lot. Performing two to three sets of eight to 12 repetitions of several different exercises using moderate to heavy weights three days a week will likely not have much of an effect on the chances of you gaining weight. In fact, the National Strength and Conditioning Association suggests that in order for muscle growth to occur, you should perform three to six sets of six to 12 repetitions using heavier weights three to seven days per week. And to really build muscle, you should perform at least three different exercises for each muscle group.

HNA: What are the best ways to cool down from and warm up for a session?

KK: Although the warm-up and cool-down are equally important, they are important for different reasons.

Since weightlifting comes in various forms, the best way to warm up would depend on the type of weightlifting performed. Ideally, it would be customized to your strengths and weaknesses and include joint mobility, joint stability and muscle activation. This can be achieved with myofascial release (foam rolling or self-massage), dynamic stretching and muscle activation.

The cool-down, performed properly, will assist your body in its repair process.

Elements that should be included to ensure an effective cool-down are gentle exercise (similar to muscle activation from warm-up), stretching or self-massage, re-fueling and re-hydrating. The items work together to repair and replenish the body after exercise.

Hannah Bealer is an editor.

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A double-walled, vacuuminsulated mug, the CamelBak Forge Travel Mug will keep your beverages hot for up to six hours.

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