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Hoover, Shelby County open new fitness court at Veterans Park

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2 years ago

February 9, 2023

Hoover, Shelby County open new fitness court at Veterans Park

Town of Hoover, Shelby County and Blue Cross and Blue Defend of Alabama on Wednesday opened a brand new health courtroom at Veterans Park in Hoover.

The courtroom is a 40-by-40-foot pad with full-body exercise stations designed for core workout routines, squats, pushups, lunges, pullups, agility actions and bends.

Individuals can put their smartphones as much as QR codes and obtain directions on how you can use the assorted exercise stations.

The health courtroom is a part of a nationwide effort by a San Francisco-based social enterprise and consulting agency referred to as The Health Marketing campaign and is designed to enhance individuals’s well being and health by giving them alternatives to do free full-body exercises in outside areas as an alternative of getting to be a member of a gymnasium or indoor health middle.

The exercise stations are designed to be used by anybody, regardless of their age or bodily health degree.

The Health Marketing campaign, which started in 1979, hopes to have 10,000 health courts throughout america.

Erin Colbaugh, Hoover’s parks and recreation director, stated Blue Cross and Blue Defend of Alabama, introduced the thought of placing one in Hoover to the town and requested for the town’s involvement.

Blue Cross and Blue Defend of Alabama supplied a $50,000 grant to assist pay for the health courtroom. The entire value was $167,350. Hoover and Shelby County every supplied $58,675 in money or in-kind providers to make the courtroom a actuality, Colbaugh stated.

Hoover selected Veterans Park as the placement as a result of so many individuals already go to Veterans Park each day to stroll or run on the paths or do different outside actions, she stated. This can give them easy accessibility so as to add full-body exercises to their routines, she stated.

Conversations with the town started in March of final 12 months, so the challenge was accomplished in lower than a 12 months.

Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato, at a grand opening and ribbon reducing Wednesday, thanked Shelby County and Blue Cross and Blue Defend of Alabama for being nice companions with the town of Hoover.

Shelby County Commissioner Lindsey Allison stated the health courtroom is an unimaginable addition to the park for individuals who wish to train.

Sophie Martin, Blue Cross’ director of company communication and neighborhood relations, stated her firm needed to offer an modern and enjoyable platform for individuals to get exterior and get wholesome.

Tim King, supervisor of The Caring Basis and company giving for Blue Cross, stated that is the ninth outside health courtroom Blue Cross has helped construct in Alabama.

“We hope this new modern platform will influence the individuals in a constructive manner by encouraging them to steer a wholesome life-style,” King stated. “Accessing free outside leisure alternatives, we imagine, would be the catalyst for communities to be more healthy and happier.”

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Men over 50 told 3 exercises to improve fitness – 'it builds and maintains muscles'

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2 hours ago

November 19, 2024

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Men over 50 told 3 exercises to improve fitness – 'it builds and maintains muscles'

There is no secret to the physical and mental benefits that exercise and staying active can bring to people.

For older men, the importance of this becomes critical and for at least 10 minutes a day, men should be doing an activity which moves their body such as going for a walk.

However despite it being crucial for men to keep active, many are unsure as to where to start.

Liam Grimley, a personal trainer with over 20 years of experience, spoke to GB News and shared his three best physical activities for men.

Liam Grimley is a personal trainer with over 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry

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Resistance Training

The expert said: “Lifting weights builds and maintains muscles [which helps] protect against injuries.” He added that it also benefits men’s self-esteem and confidence.

Walking

What may seem like an obvious one can go unnoticed. Liam recommended 15 to 45 minutes a day to provide a powerful health boost.

Yoga/dance/tai chi classes

The PT said these classes are great “for stability and agility” which helps men with posture and reduces the risk of falls or problems with major joints. The classes have a great social element too with communities attached to them.

Alternatively for men, Liam provided suggestions for some sports they could participate in if they wanted another option.

Boxing

The expert said: “You don’t have to fight or even spar, the training is amazing for all-round fitness. It works all your body, improves strength and endurance and boxing clubs tend to centre around positive culture of respect and self-improvement.”

Padel

Originating from Spain, this sport is one of the fastest growing in the UK. The expert said it is excellent for: “Hand-eye coordination, decision making and multidirectional fitness.” He suggested trying out the sport for the social side and the enjoyment it provides.

Ballroom Dancing

Liam said: “Dance in almost any form is guaranteed to strengthen the entire body, boost your balance and give you stamina and agility in equal measure. You will tone and challenge your brain and body and meet new people.”

Personal Trainer Liam performing a squat

Resistance training is great for men over 50

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Liam also recommended retaining a healthy lifestyle and taking care of your mental health.

He said: “Prioritise seven to nine hours worth of sleep a night to maintain your mental and cognitive health. You’ll feel amazing and massively cut your risk of dementia.

“Cut your risk of diabetes and heart disease by cleaning up your diet. Minimise ultra-processed foods, eat lots of vegetables and prioritise protein in your diet.”

The expert advised those who are too busy to commit to a sport or an activity to spend 10 minutes a day walking with a 7lb backpack which will strengthen your muscles and improve your endurance.

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Jonathan Daviss Trains With Big Weights to Get ‘Outer Banks’ Ripped

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10 hours ago

November 19, 2024

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Jonathan Daviss Trains With Big Weights to Get ‘Outer Banks’ Ripped

JONATHAN DAVISS IS not the type of guy to go light. When he showed up to the MH Fitness Hub to show off his workout, he didn’t need to stack weight plates on the bar to recreate a working set of back squats. But the 24-year-old star of Netflix’s hit Outer Banks series—who introduced himself simply as JD on camera—didn’t even think about slacking, even though he was only demonstrating his routine. He threw 315 pounds on the barbell, stepped up to the rack, and repped out his set.

That willingness to load up the weight might just be because he has a different mindset than the norm. “I’m one of the weird ones,” Daviss said. “I actually prefer doing legs over arms.” He called out squats, hang cleans, power cleans, or deadlifts as his favorite exercise, depending on the day—all major movements that will build up leg strength and power—mostly because he knows he can use heavy weights for those movements.

Daviss has built a workout with trainer Rhys Athayde that allows him to push big weights while also prepping him for his Outer Banks role as Pope Heyward—who, as the pair joked, has his shirt off for a lot of the series. The combination of heavyweight lifts, jumps, and dedicated core work help him to look the part. It also helps that the actor has an athletic background: He played two years of varsity football in Texas, and he credits his training knowledge on that experience.

Check out Daviss’s workout, which challenges the actor to harness his power and strength to build up his body for Outer Banks.