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Les Mills Grit: strength, plyo, cardio

Plenty of exercise action taking place at Gold’s Gym in Redmond Samantha Pak spak@redmond-reporter.com

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Les Mills Grit coach Cara Lee leads her group through some pushups during a recent plyo class. andy nystrom, Redmond Reporter

One of the most common excuses people give for not exercising is that they don’t have the time.

Since September 2012, Gold’s Gym in Redmond has been offering classes that address this issue.

The Les Mills Grit series has three components: Les Mills Grit Strength, Les Mills Grit Plyo and Les Mills Grit Cardio. Classes in each style are 30 minutes long each and use high intensity interval training (HIIT) so students can have a successful workout in a short amount of time.

Vicky Savage, a Les Mills Grit trainer and coach at Gold’s, said in addition to not having the time to do so, people often stop exercising because they don’t see the results of their hard work and get discouraged. In HIIT programs such as Les Mills Grit, you usually push yourself hard for about a minute and

have a short recovery period before moving on to the next exercise. Savage said this uses more energy and really pushes you to your anaerobic threshold. Anaerobic exercise promotes strength, speed and power and leads to greater performance in short-duration, high-intensity activities.

Savage said Les Mills Grit classes use simple movements and heavy weights, which drive up the intensity.

In the strength series, they will use a bar with weights and exercises include squats, chest presses, power presses and other single-muscle movements. The plyo series is based on the principles of plyometrics or “jump training,” and uses a bench, lunges, jumps, running drills and similar exercises to build power and leg strength. The cardio series uses no equipment and focuses on highimpact body weight exercise to burn calories. [ more gym page 4 ]

Cara Lee’s class members celebrate finishing an intense, 30-minute workout with a group hug. andy nystrom, Redmond Reporter

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“As scary as it sounds with the word ‘intensity,’ it really is for everybody.”

Vicky Savage, Les Mills Grit trainer

Left, High-stepping it during plyo class and, above, stretching out and working the abs. Andy Nystrom, Redmond Reporter New Zealand-based company that developed the series, has done extensive research and testing before launching the program and it is safe for

almost everyone. Individuals with heart disease and women who are pregnant should check with their doctors before trying Les Mills Grit.

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[ gym from page 3 ] Savage said classes typically have about a dozen students, allowing coaches to provide more personal instruction but in a group setting as some people may find the one-onone interaction of personal training intimidating. She added that the smaller classes also allow students to get to know each other and socialize, which leads to everyone celebrating each other’s successes.

“We all want to belong, don’t we, as human beings?”

Savage asked about the importance of connecting with others.

The demographics of the Les Mills Grit classes at Gold’s are varied. Savage said they have both male and female students, young and old and of all abilities, adding that the reason the classes appeal to so many is because it’s all about achieving your personal best.

“As scary as it sounds with the word ‘intensity,’” she said about the classes, “it really is for everybody.”

Savage said Les Mills, the

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People tap into Hickey’s energy Andy Nystrom anystrom@redmond-reporter.com

Tim Hickey feels that if people tap into his classes they’ll get some exercise, improve their health and have some fun.

At the Redmond Senior Center, the 53-year-old tap dance instructor struts his stuff alongside students that range in age from 18-89. He’s been tapping for about 30 years and he shows no signs of stopping.

On one recent afternoon, Hickey stood up and proudly brushed his hands from his chest to his hips and proclaimed with a smile: “I’ve got a 32-inch waist, same as in high school. I can dance for hours. I was out dancing with a woman in her 30s and she said I was making her feel like she was old. It’s kept me in tip-top shape.”

Hickey added that if people balance dance with a good diet and have a positive attitude, they’re making the most of life.

“Tap dance pushes you to your physical limits and opens your mind to a vastitude of passion,” he said.

The instructor’s tap dance classes take place all year round, Monday-Thursday at the Redmond Senior Center (8703 160th Ave. N.E.). Once a month, he holds a Third Sunday Swing event with the Nickel Pot Joe swing septet in the senior center’s Fred Meitzer Theater and Ball-

From left, Teanna Kordel, Hannah Lea and Tim Hickey tap it up during a class at the Redmond Senior Center. Courtesy of Paul Kammer room. For information, visit www.timtaps.com. Recent swing events featured guest vocalists Greta Matassa and Danny Quintero.

“This is huge for Redmond,” tap and swing dancer Teanna Kordel said of the top-notch band and singers at the Sunday events.

Hickey was a football player in his youth, got into acting at age 21 and started tapping at age 24 after seeing the Broadway musical “42nd Street” in New York.

“A bolt of lightning hit me — ‘I wanna tap dance,’” he recalled of his thoughts at the time.

Four years later, his talent paid off and he was cast as Andy Lee in “42nd Street,” a production that toured the U.S., Canada and Israel.

Hickey put hours upon hours into his dancing technique for what he wanted to [ more dance page 6]

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HEALTH SCENE

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Consistency is key when it’s workout time

As we turn over a new year, many people set out to improve their fitness and work out on a regular basis.

This consistency is one of the most important aspects to a successful workout program. In order to see results, you must exercise on a regular basis for an extended period of time. The human body can’t change overnight; it takes stringing together months of hard work. [ dancE from page 5 ] achieve. He encourages people to take a class, practice at home and maybe go out dancing in order to get the full effect of the activity.

“People are tuning into it. It’s growing, and we can always use more (students),” he said. “People feel like they’re flying. You have this endorphin rush. I feel it can’t be matched by anything else in the world.”

Tap and swing dance both swept the nation in the 1930s and Hickey feels that people are getting a history lesson of sorts when they hit the floor.

Here are four ways you can be more consistent with your workouts and achieve the results you want this year:

Schedule your workout

Think of your workout like any other appointment or activity in your day, set a time in your schedule for it. Too often people think of their workout out as something to squeeze in between other daily commitments if they have the time. If you have planned days and times to work out, it no longer becomes a struggle to try and figure out when to get to the gym.

Accountability Working out with a partner or group, especially with

“People feel like they’re flying.

You have this endorphin rush.

I feel it can’t be matched by anything else in the world.”

Tim Hickey

While it’s fun, it also takes a ton of concentration to nail the steps.

“It’s extremely challenging, coordinating with someone, swinging the girl the right way. It makes you want to conquer it,” he said.

Kordel is a tap- and swingdancing fanatic. She attends about four of Hickey’s tap

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a trainer, is a great way to keep you consistent. Guilt is a powerful motivator. Not wanting to let your workout buddy and/or trainer down will get you to the gym on those tired, busy days when excuses are close at hand.

Goals

Set S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, timely) goals.

Whether it’s body fat percentage, lifting a certain weight or dress size, set a goal to work toward in the gym. That goal will give you a purpose and something to get excited about during your workouts, as well as a great feeling of accomplishment when you reach it. This will keep you classes a week — sometimes two in one day — and one swing class with her husband a week.

The 48-year-old Redmond resident started tap dancing when she was 4 years old and kept at it for five years before her family moved to a remote town in Canada. About eight years ago, she got back into it after witnessing Hickey do this thing with the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra at a Christmas production of “Sacred Music of Duke Ellington.”

When Hickey tapped to “David Danced Before the Lord,” Kordel said she was amazed at his talent.

“He was up there in his tuxedo, spinning around — and I said, ‘Wow, I’ve gotta tap again,’” she said.

Kordel said that tap and swing keeps her in shape, reduces stress and connects her with other dancers.

Hickey’s Thursday advanced tap class at noon is a big deal for Kordel.

“It’s the highlight of my week,” she said.

feeling successful, productive and wanting to work hard to keep it up.

Sleep and Nutrition Being tired or not feeling well is another common excuse to skip out on a workout. Proper sleep and nutrition will keep you full of energy and feeling good all day long; making it easy to get through an hour at the gym, your run, yoga or however you plan on moving that body.

Follow these tips, stick with it and keep working hard.

Garren Loescher is a Serious About Fitness personal trainer in Redmond.

DEPUTIES AND DISPATCHERS RECOGNIZED FOR LIFESAVING EFFORTS

The Metropolitan King County Council recognized the year-old partnership between the King County Sheriff’s Office and Public Health – Seattle & King County to equip deputies’ vehicles with life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

In its first year, the program was able to acquire AEDs and equip 78 vehicles, along with providing training for deputies and emergency dispatchers. Sheriff’s deputies are available in the field and are able to respond to emergencies quickly and sometimes arrive at a scene prior to emergency medical personnel.

During 2012, deputies and dispatchers were involved in utilizing their AEDs as well as cardio pulmonary resuscitation skills successfully on at least three occasions. The council recognized the five deputies and four dispatchers involved in those incidents, as well as Capt. Bryan Howard and Public Health Emergency Medical Services Community Programs Manager Linda Culley, who coordinated the program.

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CareSimple: open 24/7 for patients Samantha Pak spak@redmond-reporter.com

Getting sick is never fun and the hassle of rearranging your schedule to fit in an appointment with your doctor when it works for them does not make things easier.

Carena, a Seattle-based company specializing in removing obstacles people may face when dealing with health care, has developed a new program that will help patients address health issues in a timely manner if their regular doctor is not readily available.

CareSimple is a virtual clinic open 24/7 that allows patients to schedule appointments to speak with a health care provider in as little as 10-30 minutes. The visits take place over the phone or online using a webcam so patients can speak to the doctor or nurse practitioner face to face.

“We do a tremendous amount of phone calls,” said Amber Radcliffe, vice president of marketing and business development for Carena.

“You can do a lot over the phone.”

Radcliffe emphasized that CareSimple is available for when the unexpected happens and patients don’t have the time to wait for an appointment with their regular provider. CareSimple is just there to fill in the gaps if anything comes up between annual physicals.

“We’re not trying to replace your relationship with your primary care doctor,” Radcliffe said.

She said the illnesses and ailments they treat through CareSimple range from rashes and pinkeye to bladder infections and stomach flus.

Patients make visit requests online at www.caresimple.com. The

process includes a short survey for them to fill out to describe their symptoms and give the provider some information about their problems ahead of time. Radcliffe said if the patient’s sickness CareSimple patients can schedule appointments to is serious, the pro- speak with a health care provider online. Courtesy photos vider will recommend they visit an six years and making virtual house emergency room or urgent care calls for three or four years, said center and even help them find CareSimple also allows patients to one nearby and call the center to set appointments on their terms, let them know a patient should be “when they’re sick, when they arriving shortly. In these referral need one.” cases, CareSimple will not charge Patients can also access Capatients for the visit. reSimple if they are out of the state.

CareSimple pricing is broken Carena CEO Ralph Derrickson into two options: The first is a did just that a few years ago when standard upfront rate of $85 per he was traveling to Boston on visit. The second option allows business. He said when he arrived families to become members and in Massachusetts, he wasn’t feeling pay $35 per month, which gives them unlimited $5 visits. Radcliffe said these $5 visits mean any time patients call in or speak to a provider through the webcam.

Patients can make payments to CareSimple by using their credit cards, Flex Cards or health savings accounts. Radcliffe said patients can also send the receipts from their visits to their insurance companies.

CareSimple had previously only been available to Carena clients — large employers such as Redmond-based Microsoft Corp. — who included the program in their employee benefits. Carena opened the program up to the public in early February. CareSimple is only available to residents in Washington and California currently.

“This is the right thing to do for the patient,” said CareSimple doctor Ben Green.

He said the program is cost effective as administrative costs — which make up a lot of medical bills — are kept at a minimum.

Green, a family physician by training who has been with Carena for

well so he took nap. Derrickson woke up and still wasn’t feeling well. He had even developed a rash on his chest. Derrickson took a picture of the rash, sent it in to CareSimple and after speaking with a doctor for a few minutes, he learned he’d had shingles.

Green said CareSimple practitioners are usually licensed to practice in both Washington and California and even if a patient is out of town, they can still be treated as long as they live in either of the two states where CareSimple is available. The home address usually trumps all, he explained.

In addition to over-the-phone and video consultations, CareSimple providers can also prescribe medicine when needed.

Green said patients just need provide information about chosen pharmacy so the doctor or nurse practitioner knows where to send the prescription and it can be ready within an hour.

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How to beat the flu — or rebound from it been with Group Health for 14 years. He did his undergraduate and medical school Dr. Rob Nohle practices work at the University of what he preaches.

Washington and followed As chief of pediatrics at up with his residency at Group Health Redmond Children’s Hospital Los Medical Center at Angeles.

Riverpark, he not “What the bulk only urges patients of us primary care to get the influenza doctors — whether (flu) vaccine, but he it be pediatricians does the same with or family practice — his family. are seeing is typical People have the flu,” he added. “It choice of getting a feels like you’re hit Dr. Rob Nohle shot or using the by a freight train: nasal mist to protect high fever, achiness, themselves. Nohle’s soreness, congesfamily has dodged the flu, tion, cough. That just comes but that can’t be said for a on abruptly, and it’s the high massive amount of people fever and headaches that get who have been hit with people.” influenza A and B in recent He’s heard of many kids months. getting more severe cases of “It certainly appears that the flu and landing in the there’s a lot more flu out hospital, but he hasn’t seen there,” said Nohle, 43, a that in his practice.

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will not get the flu if they get a shot. In fact, he stresses that it’s the No. 1 way to keep from getting the flu.

The No. 2 flu fighter is washing your hands regularly with soap and water and hand sanitizer, Nohle said.

Also, if you’re going out in public, don’t touch your face, Nohle added. One reason people get sick is by inoculating themselves.

“What I tell patients in clinic really is that everything you touch in a public place has been slimed.

There’s viral particles on everything, the grocery store, the cart handles, and viruses can live on surfaces for hours if not days depending on the virus,” he said.

If an individual does contract the flu, Nohle suggests lots of rest, lots of liquids and Tylenol or Ibuprofen for fever. There are anti-viral medicines that can lessen

the symptoms for children 2 years old or under, people above age 65 and those individuals with high-risk conditions like asthma and diabetes.

“For the most part, the best place you’re going to be is staying at home,” Nohle said. “Rushing right in to see your doctor isn’t necessarily the best thing unless there’s something that seems wrong in that story: our symptoms are lasting longer than we would expect.”

(With the flu, a fever can last for four to five days.)

The stomach flu — which includes vomiting and diarrhea — is also running rampant in the community, Nohle said. It’s not the same as the flu (and can’t be prevented with the flu vaccine), but lots of hand washing and liquids can help people get back to normal.

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Cycling contributes to a healthy lifestyle

Jennie Reed leads Dotsie Bausch and Sarah Hammer in the preliminaries of the Women’s Team Pursuit at the London 2012 Olympics. The cyclists won silver medals. Courtesy of Casey B. Gibson

Redmond is known as the “Bicycle Capital of the Northwest,” and Olympic silver medalist Jennie Reed told the Reporter in September that she’d like to inspire more people to try track cycling, especially young girls.

Reed would also like to use the experience and knowledge she’s gained to inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle.

“I have partnered with LifeWise Health Care of Washington and through social media have shared health tips and inspirational messages through my video blog,” Reed said.

At the London 2012 Olympics, Reed, Sarah Hammer and their teammates Dotsie Bausch and Lauren Tomayo won the silver medal in the [ more cycling page 10 ]

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HEALTH SCENE

Dr. Elizabeth Thybulle

Athletes, skip the coffee and doughnuts

If you want to become a stronger, faster and more successful athlete in any sport, then you cannot drink coffee all day and eat doughnuts for breakfast.

Why is that?

Our bodies require certain fuels to perform cardiovascular or resistance/strength training activities. So if you are a weekend warrior, on a co-ed soccer team, or a high school athlete practicing daily and competing

two to three times per week, it is vital to provide your body with the proper levels of specific macronutrients (protein, fats and carbohydrates), as well as the correct balance of micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and amino acids).

The first thing to consider is the length of time you will be participating in your particular sport. The second consideration should be whether it is an aerobic (with oxygen) or anaerobic (without oxygen) activity. Watching the Seahawks game is neither.

Let’s consider an aerobic activity lasting more than 60 minutes. Such an activity could include swimming, hiking, bicycle riding or playing soccer. It does not include golf or

power shopping at the mall. In the weeks that you are training and for your athletic event, the fuel that your body requires should consist primarily of complex carbohydrates and the proper balance of electrolytes (vitamins and minerals).

On the day of the event you should have already determined which foods work best to fuel your muscles. The day of the event is not the time to try something new because you do not want to challenge your digestive system and have it react negatively during your event.

Proper hydration of your body is also vital and you should drink at least two to three eight-ounce glasses of water two hours prior to your activity. Keep in mind

that while you exercise you must continue to drink water at a rate of about four eightounce glasses per hour. As you continue during an endurance sport (approximately two to three hours) your body will switch the fuel source it uses and start to burn fat as fuel, finally!

When participating in an anaerobic activity your body uses different sources of fuel and produces different waste products. Consider weight training as an example. Protein is the primary macronutrient required to repair the muscle tissue that is challenged during your training sessions. You should consume the proper [ more athletes page 11 ]

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The sign says it all: Redmond residents like their bikes. Courtesy photo [ cycling from page 9] inaugural Women’s Team Pursuit.

Reed, 34, got her start in track cycling at the Marymoor Velodrome at 16.

“Jennie is a great role model for all aspiring to someday go to the Olympics,” said Marymoor Velodrome Association (MVA) Vice President Annette Williams.

“She has given up a lot to be where she is and there have been many ups and downs in her racing career, but she has no regrets and still loves the

sport. Jennie shows how with dedication, clear goals, many training hours and sacrifices, you can become an Olympic medalist.”

MVA offers adult and youth track classes and weeknight racing at the velodrome at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E. For information, visit www.velodrome. org.

The City of Redmond also hosts its annual Derby Days summer festival, which features a criterium.

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An action plan for keeping a healthy heart More baby boomers and older adults are taking a proactive approach to heart health. Living a heart-healthy lifestyle in your golden years and dealing with any type of diagnosis head-on is the smart way to keep your heart pumping strong for many years to come. Following these five easy steps can help you take control.

1. Exercise your heart by staying active.

Increasing your heart rate through daily exercise can help keep your heart healthy and help you live longer. Good hearthealthy activities include walking, swimming and bicycling.

Stay motivated by exercising with a friend.

2. Eat heart-healthy foods.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are fantastic for heart health — make it your goal to eat a variety of colors every day. Whole grains and fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids are good choices also.

3. Consult your doctor about heart-healthy supplements.

As we age, sometimes our bodies can’t absorb vitamins and minerals, as well as when

Increasing your heart rate through daily exercise is key to having a healthy heart. Courtesy photo we were younger. Many people take vitamin D and a low-dose aspirin daily once they hit their 50s or 60s. Ask your doctor for recommendations.

4. Schedule your annual physical.

An annual physical is the cornerstone of preventative care.

At your appointment, make sure you get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked. Have your doctor explain what those

numbers mean for you.

5. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

No matter what, when it comes to the health of your heart, ask questions. If you are diagnosed with a slow heartbeat and need a pacemaker, talk with your doctor about your options and determine if a pacemaker that is approved for use in an MRI may be right for you.

Whether you want to take

on your golden years with a heart-healthy outlook, or you are a child of aging parents and you want them to live a long, full life, these tips can help you reach your goals. If you know someone who needs a pacemaker, you have an opportunity to make a difference. Learn more and become a Pace Maker at JoinThe PaceMakers.com.

I have migraines, why is that?

stress management.

• Drink plenty of water to avoid getting dehydrated.

• Eat small frequent balanced meals to avoid blood sugar swings.

• Complete an elimination diet for two weeks and add common trigger foods in one at a time to test for reactions.

• Heat packs on the neck with cold packs on the forehead and temples.

• Resting in a dark quiet room.

Dr. Lanika Buchanan is a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist at Health Moves in Woodinville.

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hormones or neurotransmitters with additional contributing factors being food or environmental sensitivities as well as simply a drop in blood sugar or mild dehydration. Root causes lead to contraction or relaxation of the blood vessels in the brain and release of neuropeptides, such as substance P. “P” means PAIN! Here are some things to try at home for migraine prevention and treatment so you don’t feel like you’re getting hit with a neuropeptide knockout punch: • Keep neck and scalp muscles loose by regular stretching and

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Most migraine sufferers and doctors know migraine headaches are REALLY hard to treat. Why is that?

The majority of conventional treatments are designed to relieve the terrible pain that migraine sufferers experience, which, if you have ever had a migraine, you know you want it gone NOW! Migraines are difficult to treat primarily because the underlying root causes vary. Some root causes are due to muscular tightness of the neck, shoulders, jaw and small muscles of the scalp. Others are associated with imbalances of the

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The truth about losing weight clutter: Fiction: You can lose weight fast ... and keep it off.

Fact: It takes time to lose weight safely, and keep it off.

Losing a pound or two per week is actually an excellent rate of weight loss. If you lose any more than that, then it is very likely that the weight loss will not be permanent — it will come right back. Rapid weight loss is not healthy — it often means you are losing water and lean muscle mass, not the desired fat mass.

Intense weight loss of more than three pounds per week

over several consecutive weeks can be damaging to your organs and cause health problems.

Be cautious about promises of quick results, such as “lose 10 pounds in one week” or “this celebrity sprinkled her way to weight loss.” If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Look for overblown claims on the label, such as “miracle fat burner” or “miracle cure.” If you’re unsure about a product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Or, research the supplement manufacturer to see if they have conducted studies to support

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Psychiatry Alexis Hallock, MD

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Losing weight can dramatically improve your emotional and physical health, but it’s often a slow process. Millions of American adults use dietary supplements to lose weight, choosing a range of products that claim to decrease appetite, block fat absorption or increase metabolism. But with hundreds of products on the market, how do you determine which one to choose?

Here are some myths and facts about weight loss and weight-loss supplements that may help you cut through the

the claims they are making. If you are not making lifestyle changes as well, your weight loss is less likely to be maintained.

Fiction: You have to overhaul your diet and give up your favorite foods.

Fact: You don’t have to overhaul your diet. In fact, studies have shown that making significant changes in your diet does not work over time.

It is very hard to stick to diets, especially fad diets. Instead, simple changes work, including portion control (eating less) and moderate exercise. If you eat fast food, don’t supersize.

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