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• FITLINXX TRAINING PARTNER & STUDIO PARTNER! Soon you will be able to log into Fitlinxx your free-weight workouts as well as your group exercise classes to earn cardio and strength points! The Training Partner (free-weights) will be located by the staircase in the free-weight area. The Studio Partner (group exercise) will be located outside the main aerobics studio.

• RUN THE BOSTON MARATHON WITHOUT LEAVING NY! 3 INCLINE TRAINERS ARE COMING TO THE J.

As the name indicates, these treadmills have a wider incline range – but that’s just the beginning. The treadmills boast a beautiful, 10” full-color touch screen and wireless technology that can adjust, speed, incline & decline automatically to match terrain through Google maps! That’s right – you can watch your progress in real time as you stroll through Central Park, jog in Paris or run the Boston Marathon. You will burn more calories, sculpt different muscles and enjoy more balanced workouts.

• WORKOUT AND STILL STAYED CONNECTED WITH 8 NEW MATRIX TREADMILLS.

COMING SOON TO RFWC!THE FITNESS CENTER!

Toning Up

Good Health&FitnessAugust 2014

JCC RocklandRussin Fitness

& Wellness Center

1st floor:

If it’s summer, it’s time for new equipment at the J’s Russin Fitness & Wellness Center! You may have noticed the signs around the Fitness Center that changes are coming. Here’s an overview of what’s in store & what our plans are to make this transition as seamless as possible.

SEPTEMBER

Rock the Block!Sunday, Sept 7, 11-3pm

All are welcome! Fitness demos throughout the day in our fabulous backyard studio.

Celebrating You... All Week Long!Sept 14-21

Throughout the week we will have master classes, workshops, lectures, give-aways, incentives and much, much more! Visit the fitness desk for details.

OCTOBER:JCC Rockland’s 5th Annual Women’s Health & Wellness SymposiumSunday, Oct 19Details to follow

NOVEMBER:

Run, Row, Ride. Indoor TriathlonSunday, Nov 16

Early registration will be available at Rock the Block, during Celebrating You Week and online.

Here are the results from June 8 Indoor Triathalon:55+: Chris C. Ellyse B.54 & Under: Tim E. Rhonda G.

New Equipment Dates

These state-of-art treadmills offer 19” touch screens, wi-fi capability and a fitness app that provides exercise-friendly access to social media and web content. These 11 treadmills will replace the existing treadmills located on the first floor of the Fitness Center.

• VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE! WE ARE ADDING 3 OCTANE ELLIPTICALS AND 3 MATRIX ELLIPTICALS.

These state-of-the-art ellipticals have a 21” stride length to accommodate all users for a comfortable, efficient and natural workout. With these new additions, we now offer 4 different types of ellipticals! These 6 ellipticals will replace the Precor ellipticals located on the first floor of the Fitness Center.

• PULL AWAY WITH THE MARPO ROPE TRAINER. The rope trainer is a unique piece of equipment. The easy-to adjust sliding carriage and the ability to alternate rope heights, grips and pull directions allows for increased versatility for strength, cardio and functional training making the rope trainer a “must” in one’s training regimen.

• A REVERSE BACK EXTENSION AND POWER RACK WILL BE PLACED IN THE CROSS FITNESS STUDIO. A LATERAL X WILL BE PLACED IN THE CHAITIN WOMEN’S CENTER.

The back extension and power rack are ideal for weight lifters who want to lift safely and efficiently. And the Lateral X is a favorite among fitness enthusiasts. Known for its smooth, adjustable side-to-side movement, the Lateral X is an addictive and effective workout that quickly has all muscles firing. The Lateral X will replace the AMT (adaptive motion trainer).

• MEET JACOB. WANT A SUPERB LOW-IMPACT CARDIO WORKOUT IN JUST A FEW MINUTES? THEN CLIMB ABOARD EITHER OF OUR 2 JACOBS LADDERS.

Don’t know what a Jacobs Ladder is? The Jacobs Ladder is a cardio machine specifically designed to provide a low-impact workout. Its unique design places the user at a 40° angle eliminating stress on the lower back. Jacobs Ladders utilize arms and legs, resulting in a superb cardio workout in a relatively short amount of time. Jacobs Ladders is unique in that it is recom-mended for people who are recovering from injuries and want to workout without aggravating their injuries as well as the serious athlete in training.

• A NEW OCTANE ELLIPTICAL AND ONE OCTANE LATERAL XAnd finally, the Cardio Loft will receive a new Octane elliptical and one Octane Lateral X to update the variety of equipment in this space.

2nd floor: (CARDIO LOFT)

Saturday, Aug 23 New Equipment Installation DateThe Fitness Center will be closed on Saturday, August 23 to allow us to install the new pieces of equipment and remove the older pieces.

Sunday, Aug 24 Fitness Center ReopensWe will re-open on Sunday, August 24 at 7am.

Starting Sunday, Aug 24New EquipmentDemonstrations!Starting on Sunday, Aug 24, we will be offering quick demonstrations throughout the day to our members to help everyone learn all the functionality of these new pieces of equip-ment. Signs will be placed throughout the Fitness Center. The demonstrations will last approximately 15 minutes and members can sign up in advance at the Fitness Desk.

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THE FITNESS CENTER!Toning Up

4 Best Tips for Using

Fitness Tracking DevicesIt’s that

time of year, summer is here! Many people will be hitting the road this summer on vacation, leaving their daily health and wellness routines behind. While vacation is a great time to rejuvenate the mind and body, there are ways to stay healthy and fit without slogging away on the hotel treadmill while everyone else is out at the beach!

On the Road• Pack a cooler full of healthy snacks so you don’t have to stop at a fast food restaurant.• During pit stops, do a few quick stretches and walk or jog around for 10 minutes before jumping back in the car.• Try to sit and eat your meals at a restaurant or rest stop instead of eating in the car. You’re more likely to be mindful of what you’re eating and when you’re full.

In the Air• There usually are healthy food options in the airport - you may just have to walk a

bit to find them.• Skip the powered walkways and walk briskly towards your gate destination. Take

the stairs whenever possible. If you have a long wait, do a few quick walks around your terminal.

• Drink plenty of water since the air inside the plane can dry you out.

At Your Destination• Explore your vacation destination. Grab a few maps and take the family on a

sightseeing tour.• Look for excursions like bike riding, kayaking, or hiking. You’ll get a chance to get

outdoors and try something new at the same time.• Pack small exercise equipment like a jump rope, exercise band, or yoga mat and do a

quick workout first thing in the morning before you head out on your daily excursions.

Source:Nichols, Nicole. “The Healthy Vacation Guide.” SparkPeople. 2014. www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=231&page=3

Vacation FitnessAT LEAST 21% OF AMERICANS ARE NOW UTILIZING TECHNOLOGY TO HELP THEM TRACK THEIR DAILY FITNESS HABITThese devices can mea-sure everything from the number of steps you take in a day, calories burned during your workout, and the quality of your sleep. To get the most accurate results, be sure to adhere to the following tips:

BE HONEST. Don’t manipulate the data you input to your device to get better results. The more accurate the data is that you input, the more accurate your results will be.

WEAR IT REGULARLY. Put the device somewhere you’ll remember to grab it each morning and put it in the same place when you take it off in the evening.

GET REAL. Even though you may be moving throughout the day, make sure at least some of your steps are purposeful exercise and not just wan-dering aimlessly around your workplace or house.

PICK THE RIGHT DEVICE. Do your research and pick a device that fits with your exercise and technological needs. A device that is too complicated or measures tons of variables may not be a good fit if you just want to track daily steps.

Source: Yahoo! Health http://health.yahoo.net/ articles/fitness/4-best-tips- using-fitness-tracking-devices

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TIP FROM THE

TrainerBreakfast is the most crucial meal of the day for a multitude of reasons. It is also one of the easiest and quickest meals to prepare. The top two excuses for not squeezing in breakfast is not enough time and not being hungry in the morning. Below you will find some important statistics about Americans adults and children and their breakfast eating habits as well as benefits for eating breakfast and how to make it part of your daily routine. Take the pledge to rise and dine for yourself and your family and Break the Fast!

Breakfast Stats: Accordingly to a recent survey of over 14,500 people by Kellogg:• 54% of the adults surveyed stated they would like to eat breakfast every day, indicating they understand the importance of value of this important meal.• Yet only 34% of respondents found time to fit breakfast into their busy schedules.• 77% of toddlers and elementary aged children eat breakfast every day.• 50% of middle school aged children eat breakfast every day.• 36% of high school students eat breakfast every day

Benefits for BreakfastAt night while we are sleeping and our bodies are at rest, our metabolic rate actually slows down. Once we rise, our bodies need a kick start to help break the fasting metabolic state and eating a healthy breakfast is the best way. Breakfast also helps to manage weight! If you want to maintain or lose weight, breakfast is the meal to enjoy mostly due to the kick start in your metabolism. Research from a 2012 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee report suggests that both children and adults have an increased risk of being overweight and obese if a regular breakfast is not consumed. This can then lead to heart disease and type 2 diabetes – the leading causes of death in Americans. Those who eat breakfast are also less prone to consuming too many calories, thus managing their weight.

What to Choose Choose a whole grain, low-sugar cereal with skim milk and fresh fruit. You can also choose regular oatmeal or have an omelet with a variety of veggies and add some edamame and some beans.

Food is Fuel!According to the American Dietetic Association, children and adolescents perform better in school and on the playground, and have better concentration and problem solving skills when fueled with a healthy and balanced breakfast. Breakfast is also is extremely important in supporting adequate growth and development. Always encourage your child to sit down and eat breakfast before heading off to school.

Just a little prep work can go a long way. Stock your fridge with fruits and veggies that can be added to cereals, oatmeal, yogurts, smoothies and omelets. Buy some healthy cereals and milk, eggs or even some healthy whole grain bars. Now you are all set to kick start your day with a healthy, delicious and nutritious breakfast!

Rise & Dine

Sources:Savacool, Julia. “Exercising in the Heat.” Fitness Magazine Website. www.fitnessmagazine.com/blogs/fitstop/tag/hydration/ Armstrong, L.E. Heat acclimatization. Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science. www.sportsci.org/encyc/heataccl/heataccl.html

“Outdoor exercise is great – in the right conditions. In the heat of the summer, always be aware of the temperature and humidity outside. You may want to hold off on exercise until the sun goes down and the temp drops!” –Chris

“Add body weight exercises to the end of your next cardio session. Adding in a quick set of lunges, squats, or push-ups will help to burn additional cal-ories, but also strengthen your muscles and bones!” –Alyse

“Hold yourself accountable to your exercise routine. Put a reminder on your computer and phone and try not to snooze or dismiss them when they pop up!” –Tyler