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Stacy Roest (left) and Stefan Schneider work on a thoracic mobility exercise prior to training with certified personal trainer Rhonda Catt.
Strong Points
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or the majority of people, athletic performance and general fitness don’t match up in the same category. In actual fact, an athlete and general fitness enthusiast can be in the exact same category when it comes to dysfunction and training. Do not fool yourself into thinking that your training should be any different if you do not consider yourself an athlete. The human body is athletic in every movement we make. When it comes to fitness conditioning it’s important to get a clear understanding of what category you fall into so any program you follow will address your needs. There are three main components to think about. Movement which means you have optimal functional movement. Performance which shows adequate power and coordinated movement. And skill that shows you have optimal sports-specific or activity-specific skill. For many people there is an imbalance between these areas. There can be an overpowered or underpowered or underskilled
athlete/individual. Take someone who is highly powered but unstable. This individual may seem strong but lacks appropriate stability to reduce injuries and transfer even more power. Or take an athlete who is highly skilled in their sport but is actually lacking strength, power or consistency and fizzles out early in the game. There needs to be a reason why you are training the way you do. Even basic fat loss programs need to
address limitations. Many training programs now have become far too specialized and fancy. You must keep it simple. True success lies in the individual who can move with appropriate range of motion, has an increased sense of body awareness and an appropriate amount of power production. You need to have enough stability, mobility and proper movement to handle loads and forces during training, life and game play. You
will then feel like you are in control of your surroundings and any chance of injuries is greatly reduced. So what does this all mean for you? It means don’t exercise blindly. Do not follow generic programs. Think about your weaknesses and limitations when you move and find out how to reduce them. Education is the key to fitness success. Strong Points is written by Rhonda Catt, a certified personal trainer in the North Okanagan.
Regional District of North Okanagan
The Vernon & District Animal Care Society hopes that rural property owners will save the lives of eight adult cats who lost their home when their rescuer fell seriously ill and could no longer care for them. Society president Heather Pettit hopes that the felines can be placed in barns. “These shy cats are not adoptable as family pets,” says Pettit, “but they will make excellent mousers. They are vaccinated and spayed or neutered. They’ll work seven days a week for a little food, water and shelter and never produce unwanted kittens.” Anyone willing to give one or more of these cats a second chance at life is urged to call Pettit at 250-542-7203. “These animals, and hundreds of others like them, do not deserve to die. They are the innocent victims of human irresponsibility.” In the last two years VDACS has trapped, spayed/ neutered and returned 519 feral (unsocialized) cats in the North Okanagan. “Unfortunately, the problem of abandoned cats and their feral offspring remains huge. If you have homeless cats in your area, call VDACS for help.
“They are the innocent victims of human irresponsibility.” — Heather Pettit “Female cats can have two to three litters a year with four to five kittens in an average litter, so don’t delay making a phone call. If you can’t afford the total cost of “fixing” your own cat or dog the society will help too. Call Pettit or visit www.
vernonanimalcare. com, fill out an assistance application form online, and e-mail it to heather@vernonanimalcare.com. “Please reduce homelessness and suffering by taking advantage of our programs today,” said Pettit.
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*Seating is limited* Free Xerindipity garden tour 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Entrance for the workshop is through Xerindipity (next to the Okanagan Science Centre in Polson Park) For more information contact the RDNO at 250-550-3700
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