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Newton Daily News Winter 2015
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Upgrades and remodels bring a fresh look to the YMCA By Jamee A. Pierson Newton Daily News The Newton YMCA has been working hard to upgrade many amenities that became outdated or were no longer working correctly. One of the biggest and most noticable was the upgrade to the sauna, located by the pool. Completed in early December, the entire sauna was replaced with new finishes for the members to enjoy. Dan Cibula of DC Construction out of Kellogg completed the work. Next to the sauna, the hot tub is getting a complete facelift with new mechanicals through out and a completely new tiled surface. “It was just the bane of our existance. It is old and the mechanicals just have been kind of wearing out on them, REMODEL | 5
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Submitted Photos The YMCA sauna received a much needed remodel and is set to open with the completion of the upgraded hot tub.
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Remodel more times down than it was running. Which didn’t make people very happy,” said. Karen Parman, membership and marketing director at the YMCA. With the remodel Parman, which is set to be complete by mid-December, the hot tub will be fully functional, along with the sauna, which will open at the same time as the hot tub because of proximity. “It’s huge, it’s deep, it is going to be wonderful,” Parman said. All four of the locker rooms got makeovers over the last several months. The men’s and women’s locker rooms got new lockers, a fresh paint job and new floors. It was a much needed upgrade to the area,
Newton Daily News Illnesses seem to peak during the winter months. A tapped-out immune system as well as dry, cold air may encourage the spread of common viruses and bacterial infections more easily. As a result, it’s important that people take every step possible to ward off sickness when the temperatures drop. Dietary changes can make a world of difference, and more and more people are including these proven superfoods in their winter diets. Avocado — Avocado has high levels of essential fatty acids and vitamin B6, which is important in the biosynthesis of important neurotransmitters. Foods high in B vitamins
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may be able to counteract some of the symptoms of winter-related depression. Pomegranate — This quirky fruit has vitamins C and K, folate and potassium and is a good source of fiber. Pomegranate has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help in reducing joint pain and preventing strokes. Cinnamon — Cinnamon has high levels of antioxidants, and some studies point to cinnamon as a natural antibacterial agent. Cinnamon also can help regulate blood-glucose levels, which is beneficial for those with diabetes. Prunes — Now widely referred to as “dried plums,” prunes are an important source of boron, which could prevent osteoporosis. High
in antioxidants, prunes help the body fight a variety of illnesses. Cabbage — Cabbage may be a key element in the fight against cancer. Cabbage has phytochemicals that can protect the body against cancercausing free radicals. It’s also a good source of dietary fiber. Butternut squash — This food is packed with carotenoids, which are stellar antioxidants. The starches in this squash also have been found to have anti-inflammatory properties. Chestnuts — Chestnuts are worthy of inclusion in anyone’s diet. Unlike many nuts, chestnuts are relatively low in fat but have high levels of protein. They’re also packed with vitamin C and B vitamins.
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which had been the same since the last remodel in 1986. “It is just much, much nicer,” Parman said. The boy’s and girl’s locker rooms also got new paint along with updated countertops and new carpet. A previous make over took place in 2009 when new lockers were installed in both rooms. An upcoming project that has many people excited is the resurfacing of the indoor track. The current track has lost a lot of its give in the rubber and is just showing signs of natural wear and tear. The new track, which is set to be ready in a few months, will be a cardinal red instead of black, for a little home town pride.
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Personal trainers — what they can do for you By Jason W. Brooks Newton Daily News Before a member of a health club can begin a program with personal trainer, a qualification process takes place. You might think any fitness program would be a sort of qualifying event by itself, but with one Jasper County facility, it’s important to be healthy enough to even start a four-week program. Jared Lackey, director of Health & Fitness for the Newton YMCA, and personal trainer Thomas Hlad are two of the people members could meet if they sign up for four-week personal training programs. “We don’t diagnose injuries,” Hlad said. “All we do is suggest someone get checked out by a doctor if they’re not healthy enough to do the program we offer.” Clients must complete a basic health questionnaire, along with a three-day sleep and nutritional analysis. Range-of-motion and flexibility tests are then part of the work-up the YMCA trainers give each prospective client before putting together a workout plan. “We test for things like vertical and horizontal movement in the upper body,” Lackey said regarding assessments. “We devote pretty much the first few days to just seeing what kind of shape someone is in. A lot of people are actually surprised and how much they can do, and surprised that they actually have a lot of flexibility.” A zero-to-three scoring system is used to measure
flexibility and range of motion during the physical assessment. A score of three indicates being able to reach a specified body area while maintaining a certain posture; a score of two indicates a specified amount of completion; a score of one is not being able to maintain body position and zero is pain during the test. Lackey said the motivations for seeking out a personal trainer vary greatly, but many tend to be in one of two basic categories. Costs vary, with one of the biggest factors being how many weeks there are in the program. “Answers range from ‘I want to look good in a swimsuit’ to ‘The doctor sent me here,’” Lackey said. “We can usually tell, after the first three days, how serious each person is about a program.” Lackey said in addition to not assessing or diagnosing injuries or prescribing treatments, trainers also don’t discuss detailed medical issues. Communication between a trainer and a client’s doctor shouldn’t happen without the client’s permission, and trainers collect doctor contact information in case of an emergency. Trainers use a caliper to measure for body fat, but the numbers, as read directly off the caliper, are not immediately useful to most people. A complex calculation determines body fat percentage and other factors that trainers consider in designing a fourweek program. The programs involve weight training, and is all indoors at the YMCA. Lackey said lifting tends to target more than one type of motion, to target more than
Jason W. Brooks/Daily News Jared Lackey measures how far fellow Newton YMCA personal trainer Thomas Hlad can reach behind his back as part of flexibility assessment demonstration. Lackey and Hlad both said there is an exhaustive screening and assessment needed before anyone can begin a personal training regimen.
one muscle group, as time is limited. Lackey said the Newton YMCA trainers ask clients what improvements they’d like to make, and come up with measurable, realistic statistical goals — taking time and any other limitations into account. Hlad said it’s usually easy to tell if someone is feeling discomfort simply from workout muscle fatigue, as opposed to an injury or an aggravation of an injury. “It kind of depends partly on how intense the workout is on that day,” Hlad said. “You get to know clients, and
what they can do, what their personality is like, what their shrieks normally sound like. One thing we will never do is force someone to do anything they’re not comfortable with.” Hlad said trainers get to know what works well with each client — and what’s not effective. “Every client is unique, just as each trainer has a different personality, skill set and background,” he said. “The key is to mesh with the client and make a team. Some folks like the boot-camp loud approach, almost like a coach,
and others don’t.” Even though clients and trainers work together to plan goals and measure progress, trainers don’t shame or criticize clients, Hlad said. “The only things we expect are maximum effort, and honest communication,” Hlad said. “Most folks that fork out for a personal trainer are serious and motivated. All we want is to see them try to change their fitness level.” Contact Jason W. Brooks at 641-792-3121 ext. 6532 or jbrooks@newtondailynews.com
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