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Whether you’re stuck at home or constantly on the go, staying active is important for your physical — and mental — health. PAGE 2 STREAMING FITNESS
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Cheri Christiansen and the Four Pillars team urge people to take care of their mental health while being safe.
Move more to age well Experts say it is important to safely exercise during the pandemic, especially older populations.
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“As we get older, we lose a pound of muscle and gain a pound of fat every year on average,” Bernosky said. “Those numbers can double for women in menopause. Some people defy the odds genetically, but we all need to work to maintain and build strength.” Bernosky said one of her clients, an 80-year-old woman, had a compression fracture in her spine, had a rod in one hip and had the other hip replaced. The fracture was causing her pain. The pair met three times a week doing strength exercises, and even
though they were uncomfortable at first, they eventually healed the pain in her spine. Exercises can also slow the development of — though not heal— arthritis pain and help people keep a large range of motion. “I will hear people say, ‘I can’t exercise; my body hurts,” Bernosky said. “But it is also going to hurt if you don’t fix the problem you have. Given the alternative, don’t you want to be able to live, to have a higher quality of life?” Bernosky said that people need to listen to their bodies and figure out what routine works for them because everyone’s body responds to things differently. She added that there are basic things everyone can do to get started on a good path while at home, such as squats. If a normal squat is too much at first, she said, take a chair, sit on it, stand back up, and repeat. Other options include modified crunches or planks. Bernosky said the best practical exercises might be things that work multiple parts of your body at once, such as standing on one foot while tossing a ball with someone. These things cause your neuromuscular system to fire multiple messages across your body to accomplish the task; the same thing that happens, for example, when you trip over a curb, and your ankles, knees and hips are all affected. The more you practice sending these messages, the faster your response times will be. Sometimes the hardest part is getting motivated to move. The National Institute on Aging at NIH offers exercise scheduling tips on its website, with an emphasis on goals. Without both long- and short-terms goals, the site reads, it can be difficult to begin. Make a plan that is realistic
MENTALITY MATTERS Not to be forgotten while exercising, your mental state is just as important as your physical one, especially in times of social distancing. Cheri Christiansen, of Four Pillars Wellness Spa and Yoga & Fitness Studio in Lakewood Ranch, said that such things as meditation and deep breathing exercises can help reduce stress and calm the mind’s parasympathetic nervous system, which is what alerts your body to rest. “You can feel your shoulders drop,” Christiansen said. “Your breathing slows. Your arms get heavy. You feel it working.” A session can be as quick as 30 minutes. You can also try yoga classes, Christiansen said, which, like exercises, can be modified for aging populations, so no set level of flexibility or experience is necessary. Christiansen said it is also important to go outside every day and get natural vitamin D from the sun’s rays, which will improve your mood and keep your bones strong.
based on your starting point, and gradually increase the intensity to fit with your level of comfort. No matter what you do, it is helpful to do something. Writing at The Conversation, sports scientists Tamara Hew-Butler and Mariane Fahlman said exercising three times a week can improve the body’s immune system. They also stress that people should eat well, get plenty of sleep and keep social distancing procedures intact — though it is fine to go for a walk or jog in your neighborhood by yourself.
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s COVID-19 spreads and prompts more closures, many people are taking it as an excuse to lay off their gym routine. However, local gym owners and fitness instructors say it should be the opposite. “Now is the time to use it as an excuse to work out,” said Kelli Jaco, co-owner of Jaco’s Boxing + Fitness Gym. “We have every opportunity in the world to better ourselves right now.” Because gym facilities are closed following a March 20 executive order from Gov. Ron DeSantis, some find it hard to get in a good workout from home. However, Jaco and several other gym owners, including Chaz Glunk of Body By Chaz, have started streaming workouts, so both their members and others can still work on their fitness. Jaco began streaming workouts on the gym’s Facebook and Instagram accounts and putting condensed versions on YouTube. Glunk offers services through the conference call site Zoom, which he said has enabled him to give feedback and keep the community feel of the gym. “I have shied away from doing any training online because I was afraid it would break the energy, or I would not be able to give good corrections, but this has been incredible,” Glunk said. “The community factor is saved 100%.” And that community is expanding. Both Glunk and Jaco said streaming their workouts have enabled them to reach clients outside of Sarasota. Jaco currently has clients in Boston and Pittsburgh. Working out at home doesn’t come without its challenges, though. Rather than using the typical equipment a gym or studio has to offer, the streamers have had to work with items peo-
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Nearly all Americans will experience some sort of back pain in their lifetime. In fast, that figure is at about 85%. “It is one of the most common causes of doctor visits and also a leading cause of disability,” said Dr. Eric Sundberg, a specialist with Coastal Orthopedics, in an email. Back pain stems from a variety of problems, such as prolonged sitting, poor posture, a muscle strain or sprain, or the wearing of spinal cartilage. Fortunately, there are small changes you can make in your day-to-day life to prevent and minimize it. What are the risk factors? Mayo Clinic, a not-for-profit academic medical organization, reports that back pain becomes more common as you age, typically starting at age 30 or 40. It can be caused by a lack of exercise, excess weight, disease (such as arthritis), improper lifting or smoking. An increasingly common cause of upper back pain, especially in young adults and children, is text neck, more commonly known as tech neck, according to Dr. Cynthia Hornback of Hornback Chiropractic & Wellness. Tech neck is the result of tilting your head down to look at devices, such as cellphones or computers, which
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Hornback said maintaining good posture is an important part of spine health. The cervical spine — your neck — should resemble a wide-shaped “C.” However, because people spend so much time looking at screens in a “posture forward” position, that shape is often reversed. Hornback recommends doing postural exercises for the neck and back to help ensure the neck is properly aligned and doing core exercises to keep the back strong. To help prevent tech neck, hold your devices at eye level when using them. If you are using a computer for a long period of time, make sure the center of the screen is at eye level, so you don’t have to tilt your head down. “Staying active is very important,” Hornback said. “Sitting idle all day is not going to make that condition improve.”
When should I see a doctor? Sundberg said episodic back pain is common, and he recommends seeing a doctor if the pain does not subside over days or weeks or if it is associated with severe illness or fevers. Pain that wakes you up in the middle of the night or prevents you from performing normal daily activities might require a doctor’s visit. He also said that you should visit the doctor if you experience neurological symptoms, such as leg pain, a numbness or tingling in the leg and weakness. How do I help prevent back pain? Staying flexible and keeping your core muscles, including abdominal and paraspinal (back)
muscles, strong can help prevent future back pain or injuries, Sundberg said. He encourages patients to make stretching and core exercises part of their daily routine. He recommends crunches, wall sits, back extensions and yoga. Mayo Clinic reports that low-impact, aerobic exercises are best and that keeping your hips and upper legs flexible helps align your pelvic bones, so your back feels better. Because sitting, slouching and hunching can lead to back pain, Sundberg recommends avoiding long periods of sitting. “In general, motion is good for the back,” Sundberg said. “If you have a desk job, I would recommend taking time to walk during the day and break up any prolonged sitting. Some employers may even allow you to use a standing work station.”
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What’s a ‘smart’ way to work? Mayo Clinic says you should stand, sit and lift in a “smart” way. For standing, that means maintaining a neutral pelvic position — don’t slouch. If you have to stand for long periods of time, place one foot on a low footstool to relieve the lower back from some of the pressure, and be sure to alternate feet. Good posture can reduce stress on the back muscles. For sitting, that means choosing a seat with lower back support, armrests and a swivel base. Placing a pillow or a rolled towel in the small of your back can help it maintain its natural curve. It’s recommended to keep your knees and hips level and to change your position at least every 30 minutes. If you have to lift something heavy, be sure to keep your back straight, bend at the knees and keep the load close to your body.
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She would spend her days after school at a YMCA doing her homework while her dad, Dean, worked out. Kalahar wasn’t allowed on the gym floor, but her dad was there so often that she would be able to sneak some time on the floor to do a few exercises with him. In high school, she danced competitively, whether it was tap, ballet, jazz or Irish dancing. She was also on her high school’s dance team. While participating in dance, Kalahar started getting interested in nutrition. She was going to the gym and making healthier choices in her eating habits. During college, though, Kalahar started compulsively exercising, which led to malnourishment. She also started using too many laxatives. “I lost years of my college life,” she said. “It consumes you to a point that you push away from your family, and you push away from your friends. You’re so consumed by what you’re eating, what you’re not eating, how much you’re exercising.” Kalahar said her eating disorders inspired her to help others be healthier. She’s now a cycling instructor and personal trainer, and she sells nutrition products. “I just don’t want anyone to ever hate themselves, to have an
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eating disorder or to think they can’t work out,” she said. “Ever since, I’ve been teaching people how to eat healthy but [also how to] learn about their bodies individually because every single person’s body is different and reacts differently to different foods.” Kalahar works out five to six days per week for an hour. “I just love working out, and I love sweating,” she said. “I like to do 60 minutes of getting my heart rate up or just making sure I’m sweating because if I’m not dripping sweat, that’s not a workout.” Kalahar took her first cycling class three-and-a-half years ago and fell in love with it. After developing plantar fasciitis, cycling was the perfect alternative to running. Within months, CycleBar asked her to be an instructor for some classes. “[Cycling is] kind of like a dance party,” she said. “Everything is to the beat of the music. You have choreography in there. It can be like therapy.” Since the coronavirus outbreak, Kalahar has been hosting free workouts at Nathan Benderson Park while following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention social distancing guidelines and state orders. “I really, really enjoy helping people learn about their bodies and see what works for them and what doesn’t and see them feel better and have more energy, without even having to deal with the fitness side of it because that’s its own thing,” she said. Whether a child or an elderly person, Kalahar believes it’s never too late to start working out, eating better and living a healthier overall lifestyle. Another piece of advice: Don’t make excuses.
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