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Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.

John F. Kennedy

Editor-in-chief Dear Readers,

scenery. We can run, bike, or hike over the Franklin

Summer has come and gone by the time you’ve picked up

Mountains, enjoy beautiful parks throughout our city,

our brand new issue, the newest addition to our family of

and truly make discovery an equal part of our health and

magazines, and what an exciting time it’s been for us! I’d

wellness. So, with that in mind, I encourage each and every

like to be the first to invite you to join us in relishing the

one of you to find your individual fitness level by setting

energy and vitality that our premiere issue, The City Fitness

some attainable goals and really getting started. I’d love

2015, inspires. It seems that our Sun City is experiencing

to hear how The City Fitness 2015 pushed you to achieve

a revitalization of health, wellness, and an increasingly

your fitness goals and helped shape a better you. Whether

growing desire for fitness. As you know, we’ve led the

it was finding a new barre studio that you absolutely loved,

way in providing you, our readers, with a combination of

or the kick-boxing class that took you to a whole new level,

monthly lifestyle, home and design, and bridal magazines

or even how much weight you’ve lost, we want to hear

that help guide you in your daily and ongoing journeys

about the new direction your life has taken. And with that,

within our growing city. We’ve heard from readers near

I invite you to turn each and every page of our first annual

and far, who’ve happily expressed feeling that every single

fitness magazine and allow it to fully motivate you to reach

issue has served to inform and bring awareness to the

new heights! As President Kennedy emphasized, the mind

interesting people, places, and events our city has to offer.

and body connection is what’s truly at the core of living a full and enriched life.

Our fitness issue also brings to your fingertips all of the major players in our local fitness world. Staying healthy

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here are limitations to abound in existence.

That is just a fact, but there are those who only come to find what those limits are after having

pushed through all other barriers. They know what these limits are only because they have truly and undoubtedly reached them. These should have existed in all forms. In the field of fitness, Margaux Alvarez stands as a testament to the force of will.

The CrossFit competitor has become a bit of an icon on the El Paso scene and her mind has proven to be just as honed as her body, “A friend told me about [CrossFit] and I tried a class and was hooked. I loved the community, the challenge of learning something new and pushing yourself to a different level. My ultimate goal in competing is to win the CrossFit Games. CrossFit is growing and I love connecting with those who have found it. It’s expanding in El Paso and I am blessed to be a part of Get Lifted. They have been around since 2008 and have grown a big family since then.”

Photo by Roger Spencer Jones

The dedication that Alvarez has to show to maximize her potential are undoubtedly impressive, “I spend about 18

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6-8 hours [a day] in the gym training, which

Of course, many of the children she inspires

broadcasting as well other possibilities in

includes weightlifting, powerlifting, metabolic

are little girls who will surely find her a

media. There are endless opportunities that

conditioning, aerobic work, gymnastics, a lot

role model. In a contemporary era where

present themselves along the way, and I

of warming up and mobilization. A lot of time

body issues have become a commonplace

have even considered going back to golf and

is also spent outside of the gym, preparing

concern for young girls Alvarez is as

pursuing a career in the LPGA. This decision

food, studying as well as ensuring I am getting

relentless in her ideas as she is in the gym, “I

will have more clarity when it is time, so for

enough sleep and working on the psychology

don’t differentiate between female and male

now I will continue to focus on winning the

of the sport. Chasing this dream takes a very

fitness. The disease process we fight on a

CrossFit Games.”

big commitment, one my coach and I make at

daily basis in CrossFit does not care about

the start of every year, and once we commit,

gender equality or gender differentiation.

For an athlete who spent so much of her

the schedule stays rigorous throughout the

The CrossFit methodology would not exist

time preparing and performing in isolation,

year with little changes, as I hope to enter

if it was not attainable by anyone who walks

the outside impact she hopes to leave is

that arena as prepared as I possibly can.”

in through our doors. Constantly varied,

obviously one that holds a great deal of

functional movements, performed at high

meaning for the Sun City CrossFit icon, “My

Despite the intensity of her lifestyle and

intensity do not have any age, handicap

overall goal in life is to help as many people

the notoriety her dedication has earned

restrictions and/or sex limitations.” Her

as I can and give back to the community. I

her, Alvarez is still open to all those in the

passion for the craft is tangible in her finding

would hope it was a positive interaction, one

community who seek to improve themselves,

a value in it for all, “What makes CrossFit so

where I was approachable and respectful.

“I have always wanted to help people around

beautiful is that everyone is equal, therefore

I would want our time to mean something,

me and give back to those in the community

we as women are encouraged not to look

whether it was a 10-second picture or a day

and as this platform grows so does my ability

for unique challenges, but instead embrace

in a seminar.” Her support and respect of

to do that. I hope to inspire as many people

any weaknesses we may have and improve

those around her goes well beyond athletics,

as I can and because of CrossFit, I have been

in those areas.”

of course, “I just want everyone to know we are all similar, and are all pursuing our own

given chances to work with so many people around the world.” Alvarez confesses this

Of course there is one limit that has never

goals and passions. This sport would not be

urge to help has an especially close connection

been conquered and that is time. When

as big as it is if it wasn’t for our affiliates and

to her hometown community, “I have had

discussing the inevitable aging that will

all the members, who on a daily basis, tackle

some unique opportunities to work with kids

eventually embrace her body, Alvarez, as

their weaknesses and yearn to be a better

in El Paso, Priscilla’s Pledge Camp was one of

always, is ahead of the curve, “I plan on

version of themselves. If I was remembered

those opportunities, where I was able to share

competing in CrossFit for a couple more

as someone who helped inspired them, I

my life and hopefully motivate the young

years and when it is time to retire I will be

would be grateful beyond words.”

group of kids into believing that anything is

happy to move on to a different chapter. I

possible. To be able to motivate kids to work

know teaching CrossFit will be a part of my

To be grateful beyond words is a more than

out, have fun and live a healthier lifestyle is

life forever so I hope to climb the ranks at

appropriate goal for a woman, who, inspired

huge and it inspires me in my training.”

CF Headquarters. I have also considered, as

by her parents’ work ethic, has pushed to be

this sport grows, maybe diving into some

impressive beyond description.

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A Life of Prayer, Purpose Passion

&

Fitness Expert

Jimmy Peña

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| By: MICHAEL C. GRAHAM, J.D. |

or a great many of us, finding

what really, truly drives us on a daily basis is one of life’s greatest challenges. According to most surveys and studies done on the matter, Americans

identify their three most important areas of their life as their health, their faith, and their financial position, which of course is an extension of their professional life. For many of us, however, finding a balance between those three elements is incredibly difficult.

The first two are usually accomplished with some effort and focus, but bringing the work element in balance often proves the most difficult. However, fitness expert and bestselling author Jimmy Peña has not only discovered a way to bring all three of those elements together, but has found a method to combine those three elements into something perhaps even more powerful: a purpose.

Peña graduated from Coronado High School Jimmy Peña is a former El Pasoan that has

here in El Paso, where he and I were classmates

built upon the faith and family elements that

and teammates on the baseball team. Notable

helped shape him in his youth, and his natural

and talented were two words that easily

athleticism, and over the years built upon those

described him on the baseball field, and he was

elements to co-found Prayfit Ministries with his

already a very committed representative of his

wife, Loretta, in 2009. The journey to that point

faith. He left El Paso and went to Baylor, with

is a mixture of good fortune, talent and passion,

the intention of continuing his baseball career

and most importantly … some very hard work.

there. After some injury issues forced him

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business

management

from

Baylor

University in 1994. After a few years working in some unfulfilling jobs after graduation, he found the consistent element was his passion for weightlifting and the gym, so he went back to school and earned his master’s degree in clinical exercise physiology from the University of Texas at Tyler in 1998.

Very soon after that, Peña began working in the industry that was built around his passion, and found

himself

working

at

Muscle and Fitness Magazine.

While his

he

was

master’s

completing coursework,

he presented his thesis at an industry conference, and some representatives from the magazine

were

interested

in

his work. He began writing for the magazine and eventually was responsible for a monthly feature, primarily

focused

on

workout

techniques and ways to improve results from each workout. His skill set continued to develop, and he was becoming more frequently noted for the content and effectiveness of his articles. This success led the company to move him to Los Angeles in 2004, and take over as one of the

training

leaders

and

experts

globally

for the brand. It was that move that opened up some collaborative opportunities

and

he

was soon consulting on projects with some very well-known figures in the media. Perhaps most notably, Peña was the co-author of the New York Times Bestseller, “Extra Lean” with actor Mario Lopez, and he 24

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designed the women’s training programs for LL Cool J’s New York Times Bestseller, “Platinum Workout.”

However, he was not living his life with a purpose he felt compelled to pursue. “I had an amazing level of success and was very blessed, but still felt an emptiness,” he told me. “It was hard to identify.”

Thankfully, two moments happened to him within a relatively short time of each other that helped open the door to the creation of Prayfit. First, he recalled seeing Mr. Joe Weider towards the end of his life, and despite his lifelong pursuit of fitness and the incredible way Mr. Weider developed and cared for his body, his body still would not last forever. As he described it to me, “I realized it’s not about the body and I thought, what does a Christian fitness professional do with that

The mission of PrayFit Ministries is to help the collective church with humble, bodily stewardship, and to help those in the health and fitness industry toward a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Peña and his wife, Loretta, founded Prayfit

As it is stated on their website, “the mission

On a personal note, I have known Jimmy for

in 2009, and have never looked back. His

of PrayFit Ministries is to help the collective

a very long time, and though he has always

early work in writing devotionals, and other

church with humble, bodily stewardship,

been committed to his faith and passionate

pieces through Prayfit of bringing faith and

and to help those in the health and fitness

about his pursuits, the Jimmy I spoke to was

fitness together, led to a mention by Tyler

industry toward a personal relationship with

more excited and passionate than I had ever

Perry on the Tonight Show. “Mr. Perry was

Jesus Christ.” As he described it to me,

remembered. As he remarked to me when

getting in shape for a movie, and he was on

“The Bible has something to say about your

we spoke, “I am doing what I am called to

the Tonight Show and was asked how he got

body.” Combining the elements of faith,

do, I know that. I can help others and build

in shape and he mentioned PrayFit.” That

of viewing the care and feeding of your

a career doing that. That is an incredible

mention really brought the Prayfit system

physical self as part of the spiritual journey

blessing.” Jimmy and Loretta have become

and brand into a new level of prominence.

into a guide for others helped Peña bring all

living embodiments of one of the most

At Mr. Perry’s suggestion he took his series

of those elements together on a personal

powerful statements that C.S. Lewis once

of devotionals and put them into a book,

level. Prayfit seeks to partner with churches

made regarding faith: “You don’t have souls,

“PrayFit: Your Guide to a Healthy Body

and individual ambassadors to help spread

you are souls. You have bodies.” They are

and a Stronger Faith.” They entered into a

the message of grace and fitness. They are

putting that passion and embodiment to work

partnership with Lionsgate Entertainment,

helping educate pastors on the importance

in helping others learn to care for their bodies

and through that partnership have produced

of a sense of physical well-being, and

and their health in a personal and spiritual

two workout DVDs. “PrayFit 33-Day Total

of helping to use that sense as a way to

way. For those of us who have known him

Body Challenge” was released in December

improve one’s spiritual health as well.

for a long time, it is not surprising at all; it was

of 2011 and the “PrayFit 33-Day Body Toning

almost inevitable.

System” followed in 2012.

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El Pasoans on what it means to eat, shop, and live a healthier lifestyle. #LIVEFITEP supports and promotes the

health

community

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#LIVEFITEP is a local movement to start eating, shopping, and living in a healthier El Paso.

The

idea

stemmed

from

the

health

movement that took place in Oklahoma

This movement has caught attention from

City. After the mayor saw their city listed on

city officials and even the mayor who have

Men’s Health’s “America’s Fattest Cities” he

all made their claim that they support the

started a movement to educate the city on

movement. We want all of El Paso involved

health and fitness. The city collectively lost

and supporting this movement. Not only will

one million pounds, changed city policies,

we create a healthier El Paso together, but

built parks and sidewalks, and made national

we will also support economic development

news.

in this city. #LIVEFITEP has created a website with free workout videos, a calendar of

of fitness events going on in El Paso,

LIVEFITEP, Shane and Lizzie Martinez from

nutrition counseling schedule, media videos

New You Fitness, said, “This is exactly what

and more! Join the cause by logging onto

El Paso needs!” They started the movement

LIVEFITEP.COM, and contact the movement

by incorporating “healthy menus” in local

members to get involved.

When

seeing

this,

the

founders

restaurants. Restaurants openly accepted this idea and added healthy options to their

The city of El Paso is on a mission to become

menus.

more resilient to the physical, social, and

Restaurants

Corralitos,

Koi

included

Japanese

Barrigas,

Fusion,

and

economic challenges that are a growing part

Carnitas Queretaro.

of the 21st century.

As more El Pasoans heard about the

This

movement, it started to grow. Local gyms

centers, city departments, local businesses

and health business have teamed up to

and nonprofits will unite in downtown El

grow the movement. Businesses include:

Paso to showcase fitness in our city, and

915 Sports, Lululemon, 10th Planet Jui

show how we can continue to promote

Jitsu, Crossfit RKU, Bazaar Models, Nosh

health and ensure growth, resilience and

Catering and more. These businesses have

opportunity for our city.

September

26th,

gyms,

wellness

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Exhibitors

and

open to the public, educational videos on

healthcare

providers,

events

will

include

NewsChannel 9, participation in local events

green living experts, health and fitness

such as the El Paso Marathon, working with

vendors, children’s activities, food trucks,

local high schools to educate teenagers on

professional development partners, and live

being more active, and are currently working

fitness showcases and competitions! The

together to create the biggest health and

LiveFitEP organizers plan to make this an

fitness event El Paso has ever seen!

annual event every fall.

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Sister Madonna, age 83, known as the “Iron Nun,” started running at the age of 48. She has completed 360 triathlons, 45 of which were Ironman competitions, and she is the oldest person to finish one in under the 17hour time limit.

Tao Porchon-Lynch, age 95, is the world’s oldest yoga teacher. She started learning yoga while growing up in India 70 years ago, and went on to start the Westchester

to run, not to mention that swimming and

Institute of Yoga in 1982.

cycling were sports I had never engaged in other than when I was a young child. Being

Ernestine Shepherd is the world’s oldest

determined and having a tenacious spirit, I

female

a

found myself learning how to swim correctly

Guinness World Record to prove it! At age

and ride a bike “clipped in” for the first time in

56, Ernestine was motivated to start working

my life. I finished my first triathlon here in El

out. She wakes up at 3 a.m. to run 10 miles

Paso at the Eagle in the Sun Sprint Triathlon,

before going to the gym to do strength-

winning first place in my age category.

bodybuilder,

and

she’s

got

training exercises. Shepherd competed in her first bodybuilding competition at age

I feel that age is just a number and it does

71, and still runs marathons, and teaches

not determine how the outcome of your

fitness classes. Ernestine stays fit by eating

life is going to be where physical fitness is

That is why I decided to look into an excellent

well … chicken, egg whites, and a diet rich

concerned. It is a matter of your positive

fitness program for seniors, but not the type

in protein and vegetables along with grains

attitude and your thinking concerning what

of program that you would envision as far

such as brown rice. She believes in plenty

you want to accomplish. Yes, I agree, it’s

as light workouts and water aerobics. The

of rest to refuel and energize her body. What

difficult to be disciplined and exercise at any

program is called “Physical Fitness in the

is her secret to the fountain of youth? “If

age, however, if you decide to make it a part

Golden Age.” This is a community-based

there was ever an anti-aging pill, I would call

of your lifestyle, like eating or brushing your

exercise program that was started for

it exercise,” Shepherd says.

teeth, then exercise becomes part of the

adults age 60 years and older. The oldest

things you do in life as you progress on.

participant, Arthur Leeser, who is nearing his 88th birthday said, “The exercises have

Why am I looking to all of these role models between the ripe old ages of 83 to

Getting

however

contributed to my healthy heart and my

95? Inspiration I’ve gained by observing all

declining with age does not have to be

longevity. I think the program is fabulous.

these individuals has been the key factor

what we expect. Changing our thinking and

I have been a part of the program since it

in motivating me to look at my aging life

our lifestyles, such as a good diet and an

started around nine years ago. If I wasn’t in

differently. I am also an athlete, and I started

exercise program that is balanced, is what

the program, I don’t think I would have lived

competing in triathlons at the young age of

both young and old need to seek out.

as long as I have. It is a great environment

older

is

inevitable,

59. My first competition was three months

with great people and I make every effort to

before my 60th birthday. I barely knew how

attend as much as possible.”

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super seniors

My impression of the program when I

thinking of most older adults. In fact, what

Another participant in the program Estella

first learned of it was that it was an easy

they don’t see is that the older years are

Flores, age 65, had never exercised in her

workout for senior citizens. I found it quite

when exercise is even more important, and

life and her comments are, “No matter

amazing how wrong I was, because it was

it’s never too late to start.”

what age you are, it is never too late to start exercising. Without this program, I would

the most comprehensive program I have ever been in. Even as an elite athlete

The Physical Fitness in the Golden Age

have continued with my same exercise

at 62 years of age, I am finding that the

program is an organized program with

routine of walking three times a week,

routine is adjusted to your own ability in

qualified program supervisors, like Daniel

not realizing that this was not sufficient

a very well rounded way. The program,

Galvez, who is a senior in the Kinesiology

enough to maintain my fitness and health.”

which

fitness

program at UTEP and he explained that, “Two

Dorgo comments, “While walking is a good

regime, incorporates strength training

of the most significant benefits that I have

thing, older adults need to understand that

(stronger muscles), resistance exercises

seen in the program is that the older adults’

exercising for successful aging is a complex

and resistance bands (builds strength),

demeanor towards exercising has changed

thing and must focus on a variety of exercise

cardiovascular workouts (endurance or

and their overall self-esteem has grown,

modalities. Walking, although beneficial,

aerobics which increases your breathing

as they have seen their overall strength

is far from being enough. Unless other

and heart rate), coordination and mobility

and fitness change.” Also, cooperating

exercises are incorporated into your workout

training which also includes flexibility

trainers and program directors, such as

routine, a person may still develop a list of

(stretches your muscles and helps your

Sergio Terrazas and Elizabeth McDonald,

potential illnesses and medical conditions. So

body stay limber) speed and agility,

along with several others, have made a big

based on this, my single message is that it’s

and

difference in motivating the participants and

never too late to start exercising, but when

keeping them in the program.

you finally do start an exercise program, look

is

also

a

comprehensive

balancing

exercises

(which

prevents falls). The program is different

for one that truly meets all the needs of a

for everyone and is adjusted to each participant’s specific fitness level.

As time progresses, older adults find greater

well-rounded workout program.”

joy and satisfaction from the physical benefits The founder and designer, as well as the

and achievements, and also from the social

director of the program is Dr. Sandor Dorgo,

aspect, while no longer feeling soreness or

The Physical Fitness in the Golden Age

an Associate Professor in the Department

minor discomfort. Madeline D. Jabor, age 74,

program has come a long way from when it

of Kinesiology at the University of Texas at

said, “The exercises have made my bones

first started. An ambitious vision that Dorgo

El Paso. He created this program nearly 10

stronger and my bone density better. If I did

has for the program is to become a regionally

years ago. The goal is to target all seniors 60

not attend the program, I definitely would

available program with multiple satellite

years of age and older. Adults who are not

miss it and would be lost without it.”

locations, to have a true impact on the lives of older adults in the Paso Del Norte region.

active need to realize that being involved in a disciplined fitness program will help them

Many

made

While he is encouraged by the current

have a better quality of life that is healthy

improvements in health-related measures

enrollment of hundreds of participants, he

and independent as they continue to age.

such as their resting heart rate, blood pressure,

considered that there are over a hundred

Dorgo said, “Successful aging has many

lower cholesterol levels, and greater bone

thousand older adults living in El Paso. “We

components, but physical activity and a

density. The greatest improvements are seen

have room to grow to make an even greater

healthy lifestyle are key. Simply, everyone

in those older adults who were sedentary

impact in the community,” Dorgo states,

must exercise on a regular basis to be

prior to coming to the program. What the

“The goal is to make the program accessible

healthy, but this is particularly true for aging

program promotes is that participants will feel

and affordable to everyone.”

adults, who are facing all kinds of health

better, function on a daily basis better, and

conditions. Often times older adults, who

eventually need fewer medications. In other

For more info visit

might have lived their entire lives inactive

words, exercise and of course a good diet,

www.goldenagefitness.utep.edu

or even sedentary, just don’t believe in the

will eventually reverse many of the chronic

good things that exercise can bring to them.

diseases and give an older adult a better

‘I never exercised before, why should I start

quality life style.

of

the

participants

have

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ublic transportation in

by various major cities across the United

The invention of the bicycle was an event

the Sun City has been in consistent

States, the Camino Real Regional Mobility

that marked a turn in the development of

contention with the minds of its

Authority (CRRMA) is currently making

humans as intelligent beings with a need to

citizens. The bicycle turned up in the

efforts in installing terminals for the El

cross vast landscapes in order to expose and

world rather mysteriously and revolutionized

Paso Bike Share Program. The adoption of

explore the mysteries of the Earth. Bicycle

the way people travel from point to point.

the program will no doubt act as a catalyst

ancestry in public use can be traced back to

Now, following a trend which has already

for further ventures in improving public

the early 1800s. The first recorded steerable

been a staple in Europe and is being adopted

transportation in El Paso.

front wheel was constructed by Charles

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Baron von Drais of Sauerbrun in 1817, to be

the patent actually covered as a whole;

patented in 1818. The vehicle acquired the

the patent office where it was issued and

name “velocipede� while in the process of

filed burned down in 1836. The Hanlon

being patented in France.

Brothers made an improvement upon the iteration of the velocipede which Lallement

Gaining popularity, the velocipede was

created; what that improvement is has yet

easily adopted by neighboring European

to be discovered.

societies and widely used in England. In Paris, 1836, pedals were added by Pierre

Bike sharing in Europe began in 1965 and

Michaux. Theories would suggest that it was

was associated with the radical group Provo

not Michaux but an employee of his named

in Amsterdam. The so-called White Bicycle

Pierre Lallement. Lallement travelled to

Plan began with the thought in mind that

Connecticut in 1866 and was given credit for

patrons would simply borrow the bikes for

his improvement on American velocipedes.

one trip and drop them at the nearest drop point awaiting the next patron and their next

In the United States however, W.K.

trip. Within months, many of the bicycles

Clarkson Jr. was granted a patent for the

were stolen or found in nearby canals.

velocipede on June 26th of 1819. This

Changes in tracking technology and shared

patent is a mystery in itself as to what

information in the 2000s gave the programs

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a breath of fresh air and programs are now

Raquel Garcia, an AP Human Geography

or the most difficult transportation, by bus.

widely spread across Europe.

teacher at Franklin High School, was witness

With an easily affordable bike share program,

to the success of the Divvy system in Chicago

tourists can travel from their hotels through

The CRRMA’s efforts are modeled after the

this past summer. “The bikes were very

the hilly streets of Sunset Heights, or across

growing popularity of bike share programs

durable and access to them was extremely

the historic streets and dynamic architecture

like the Divvy program in Chicago. With many

convenient,” says Garcia. “Even as a traveler,

of Downtown. Increased tourism would also

neighborhoods making up the sprawling

I was able to use a friend’s information to use

call for improvement on existing public

metropolis, Chicagoans heavily rely on public

the system when she wasn’t able to provide

transportation, which is much needed and

transportation. The make-up of the situation

me transportation.” With a population of over

ongoing for El Paso. As an added bonus,

is simple and modeled after the trending bike

two million in 2014, it was inevitable that a

the bicycles themselves are a luscious red,

share programs of Europe.

share program of this size was implemented.

resembling Pee Wee Herman’s own beloved

Bike sharing for Garcia proved to be the

bike in the film “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure.”

The Divvy program provides 4,760 bikes at

ultimate

form

of

transportation

when

476 stations throughout the city. Citizens are

travelling, “Instead of having to spend time

The CRRMA has the future of El Paso and

allowed to use highly durable bicycles taken

and money and effort in renting a car to drive

the way people travel in, around, and about

from any of the 476 stations and returned

around on unfamiliar streets in unfamiliar

El Paso in mind. A bike share program is an

to any station closest to their destination,

traffic, depending on public transit was the

economic and interesting way for El Pasoans

creating a sprawling network of affordable,

perfect way to experience the city.”

to experience the Sun City and commute through a cultural wonderland. Our city’s

short-distance transportation. This highly convenient system runs 24 hours a day, 365

Bike sharing in El Paso could prove to be an

mass transit is cruising to a brighter future

days a year.

incentive for tourism. More often than not,

on two wheels.

visitors to the city are subject to cab rides, rides from newly-made or existing friends,

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An Ounce of

Prevention

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| By: KEITH JOHNSON, MD, PA

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s a father of three beautiful daughters, I am well aware of the positive benefits enjoyed by girls who participate in sports.

According to the Women’s Sports Foundation, those benefits

include better grades, more positive body image, lower rates of unintended pregnancy, higher rates of graduation, and overall improved psychological well being compared with their peers who do not play sports.

However, as an orthopedic surgeon, I am also well aware that ACL injuries are on the rise and that female athletes are disproportionately affected.

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four major ligaments that stabilize the knee.

It protects the knee from hyperextension, excessive rotation and angulation.

Females age 15 to 19 have the highest rates of ACL injuries, four to six times higher than their male counterparts in similar sports. The consequences are severe. In addition to an average cost of $17,000 per injury, it can negatively impact school performance. Girls are less likely to return to sports after an ACL injury. Having an ACL injury makes you 10 times more likely to develop early onset degenerative arthritis. The highest rates of ACL injuries occur in soccer, basketball, and gymnastics.

But why are females at higher risk than boys? Many theories exist from anatomical differences to hormonal influences during puberty. But the most current evidence suggests that girls have less neuromuscular control of knee motion during sports.

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Kinematic analysis has revealed that: 1. Girls tend to be quadriceps dominant. Compared to boys, when girls land from jumping or change directions quickly, they tend to bend their knees less, have increased quadriceps activity, and decreased hamstring activity.

2. Girls tend to have one leg stronger than the other, promoting imbalance and unequal weight distribution.

3. Girls tend to have less core strength and core stability, decreasing their control of their bodies.

4. Girls tend to rely less on muscles and more on their ligaments to stop joint motion.

The good news is that neuromuscular training (NMT) can decrease the risk of ACL tears by up to 72% when done properly.

The key components to an effective NMT program are: 1. Progressive strengthening of core and lower extremity muscles 2. Plyometric training (dynamic jumping) with emphasis on proper landing and technique 3.) Feedback-driven modification of technique (having a trained coach/therapist correct bad form) The most effective programs train at least twice a week for six weeks and take place during the offseason as well as during the season. Females 15 to 18 years old have the most to gain in response to an NMT program.

To find out more information and to find a good program, contact your pediatrician or orthopedic surgeon and/or refer to the following websites: www.Sportsmetrics.org www.smsmf.org/smsf-programs/pep-program http://kipp.Instituteforsportsmedicine.org 52

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Top 4 Fitness Apps of 2015

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Reaping the benefits of a workout is more than just about “the feels.” Let’s face it, it’s the technological age and we like data. We want a piece of that hard work so we know just how hard we kicked it. How much we made ourselves hurt – and sometimes we just need a place where all of that labor is stored.

A log telling us that the gains are happening, that change is eminent, that we really are as tough as we feel.

And in the technological era, we can. As with most of life’s little problems, for the arena of working out, there is now “an app for that.” So whatever your fitness goals are let your devices help take your fitness gains to the next level, here are the 2015 top 10 apps to help you run, ride, or lift your way to a

Apps of 2015

bigger, better bod.

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JeFit Workout If you’re tired of having to carry around your list of “to dos” in the gym – this app is perfect for you. The Jetfit Workout App can help you every step of the way in creating workouts and even helping you keep a digital log of your progress with the dirty details of how many sets and reps you completed during each session. Jefit also comes with a calendar feature to help you stay on track of workout days. Overall, if you are looking for a way to manage your lifts, this bad boy will get it done.

Lose It! So you may not need much to help you get to the gym, but what about your diet?

Imagine having your own personal dietitian at your every beck and call, someone to hold you accountable . . . well Lost It! Is a great app if you are trying to keep track of those calories, as well as the types of food your putting into your tank. With goal setting weight challenges, Lose It! Customizes itself to your specific needs. And let’s face it, when you’re looking that chocolate cake in the eyes after a long day . . . the prospect of having to log it into Lose It! might just give you the extra will power you need to say no.

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Runtastic Pro This app can help you track and measure your running or walking exercise with the added feature of a coaching app, which encourages you to work towards your goals. Not only will it keep track of you pace, elevation changes, workout duration, and more – but it also has voice feedback, and music integration, which can help to make even the toughest run that much more enjoyable.

Strava If you love the challenge of competition, this is definitely the app for you. Designed for runners, cyclists, and all other outdoor adventurers, this app allows you track your activity while also competing with others in your area who have logged their own top times, distances, etc. So whether you just want to compete with yourself, or with your friends and others in the community, Strava will help you get your competitive fix.

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t r a t S l l ’ I “ t u O g n i k r Wo ” … w o r r o Tom Mood and

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mood and exercise here are millions of excuses you

enthusiasm can be difficult to overcome, you

can give yourself to avoid exercise.

can change your feelings about exercising by

You work too much and have no time

creating a consistent workout routine. This will

to fit a workout in your busy schedule.

help by establishing a commitment on your part

Your

body

aches

from

standing

even if it’s by walking more, riding a bike to work

all day long or you might just feel

or waking up earlier to head to the gym. If that

uncomfortable at the gym if you’re just

does not help, you can always try changing your

starting out. Working out can be tough. It takes a

lifestyle by altering your diet, using biofeedback

lot out of you and can be a mind game at times.

or supplements.

You hate it one day and love it another. That is why getting motivated can be even harder

Here are some ideas of what to take to

than the actual workout. Although the lack of

improve your mood towards working out:

Supplements Antioxidants such as vitamin A, C and E can help reduce muscle damage following exercise.

They contain chemicals that protect cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.

Pre-workout When feeling sluggish, workouts tend to be more efficient when using supplements designated for “pre-workout.” If you’re thinking

about

taking

pre-workout

supplements, keep in mind that they do sometimes make your body tingle/itch because of the beta-alanine in it. However, not all pre-workouts have this chemical in it.

Creatine Creatine phosphate (CP) is an organic compound found in skeletal muscle that provides a quick source of energy for muscle fibers to contract when they need an initial burst of energy. While in limited supply in our body, increased creatine monohydrate supplementation

can

increase

muscular

stores of CP in the body which can help sustain energy levels.

Protein intake Whey protein, 20% of milk protein, is

casein proteins. It also has more electrolytes

digested more rapidly than casein or soy

than sports drinks while providing just about

protein. Whey protein can produce a higher

the same amount of carbohydrates. Milk

level of essential amino acids (EAA) which

provides 113g of carbohydrates and 75g of

is a major component for muscle protein

protein while a sports drink has 137g and

synthesis. Casein protein on the other hand

0g of protein. This means that milk assists

provides a more continuous EAA response.

in multiple needs during recovery. It is also

Milk is a great choice for a post-exercise drink

more effective at rehydrating your body after

because it naturally contains both whey and

a tough workout versus sports drinks.

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Biofeedback Biofeedback is a noninvasive technique that trains people to control their body’s functions that normally happen involuntarily, such as heart rate, blood pressure, muscle tension and skin temperature. This method uses your mind to improve your health while reducing the need for medications. This occurs in a lab setting where a skilled individual attaches electrodes to the body in order to provide information that is fed back via cues. These signals then allow the condition control of physical reactions by adjusting behaviors accordingly.

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protein such as chicken breast, turkey, salmon, tuna, lean ground beef and egg whites, it promotes the development and growth of the body.

Along with protein, carbohydrates are the main source of fuel for our bodies. It is what provides our body with glycogen when we are working out. Eating foods like brown rice, wild rice, squash, oatmeal, baked potato and whole wheat breads will provide your body with plenty of stamina and endurance during workouts.

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Another nutrient is fat; fats that are unsaturated can help protect against heart disease by reducing cholesterol. It also helps energize our bodies while saturated fats clog up arteries. Try incorporating olive oil, sesame oil or flax seed oil into your diet.

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ost women would love to

made it’s way to the Sun City. Pure Barre is El

But what is Pure Barre and this new Barre work

have the strong, long and

Paso’s first Barre class studio and converting

out? It’s a work out involving a ballet barre,

many gym fanatics into Barre lovers.

small 5lb weights, a ball, bands and isometric

lean body of a dancer. But

exercises. Isometric means the muscle length

for those of us who can’t

imagine shakin’ it with out breakin’ it, this

Robin Niland, a former student of Barre

or joint angle do not move during contractions.

dream can seem a little farfetched. But what

classes and now teacher at Pure Barre, was

The targeted muscle will be flexed, but only

would you do if you could have that dancers

ecstatic when learning a Pure Barre had

with small movements, making the workout

body without having to do any pirouettes and

made its way to El Paso.

light impact yet strong toning.

plié’s? The latest trend in women’s fitness is centered on giving you that sexy, toned body

“I love the classes! I did my first class in Dallas

Niland goes on to say, “One thing we like to

of a dancer without the extra bulk you might

about six years ago and I instantly loved it. I

say is ‘Embrace the shake’ because a muscle

get from the gym. This type of exercise has

would do videos at home and was anxiously

will start to quiver, meaning they’re fatigued

been spreading faster than ever across the

waiting for someone to open one here.”

and that’s good! Everything is a series of two

country for the past ten years, and it’s finally

to three minutes, stretch and move on to another muscle group.”

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One thing we like to say is ‘Embrace the shake’ because a muscle will start to quiver meaning they’re fatigued and that’s good!

This type of workout is excellent for all ages

“We are just about to hit our six month

and body types because it is gentle yet

mark and it’s great to see all the friendships

effective. German ballerina Lotte Berk created

made,” says Joey. She says she implements

Barre exercises in 1959 after she suffered a

social gatherings such as classes followed

back injury causing her to rethink her fitness

by “Wine Down Wednesdays” which are

regimen. She combined her rehabilitative

popular within the group and help cultivate

therapy with her dance conditioning routine

closeness at the studio.

to create the Barre workout.

As the pioneering Barre studio in El Paso, “Barre is effective because we position your

Pure Barre has set the standard for any

body in different ways, that are different then

future Barre studios choosing to make the

you usually would. We activate muscles that

sun city their home. No class is ever exactly

are very under utilized,” says owner of Pure

the same but will always include diverse and

Barre, Joey Hass, who thought it was an

motivating music, high intensity technique

amazing opportunity to bring a Barre studio

and low impact movements. It’ll take ten

to El Paso’s untouched market. Pure Barre,

classes to feel completely comfortable with

located on the West side of El Paso, is a

every movement, and three to four classes

studio not of the ordinary kind. The studio

a week is recommended in order to start

implements social gatherings creating a

seeing results. Now all you have to do for

supportive and friendly atmosphere.

that dancer’s body is get to Pure Barre and “embrace the shake.” Barre is now in El Paso everyone! Take a class and see what this new workout experience is all about.

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Moving Meditation | By: DENISE NELSON-PRIETO | 66

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Ta i C H I

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T

ai

chi,

described

by

Time

suggests tai chi may boost the immune

Chi, or qi, in its simplest definition, means life

perfect

system. Due in part to a pumping action that

force. It is a main component of traditional

exercise,” typically combines

occurs while doing the movements of tai chi,

Chinese medicine, an ancient form of

slow, meditative movements,

the circulation of blood, lymph and synovial

healing, that is based on the belief that chi

along with deep, diaphragmatic

fluids are all improved, resulting in marked

flows through the body along pathways

breathing. Tai chi originated around the 1500s

health benefits. Furthermore an increase in

called meridians.

in Chen village, central China. Tai chi chuan

upper and lower body strength and flexibility

is the accurate, full name of what most

and a reduction in incidents of heart disease

Steve Barowsky, who has been studying and

people commonly referred to as Tai chi. It

and hypertension are all associated with the

teaching tai chi and chi gung for more that

is comprised of two distinct ideas. “Tai chi”

regular practice of tai chi.

30 years, is a senior instructor of Frantzis’

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as

“the

organization, “Energy Arts.” He sought Frantzis

denotes the spiritual basis of the art, while “chuan” (literally translated as fist or boxing)

Another advantage of practicing tai chi is

out after reading numerous articles by or about

emphasizes the martial arts aspect.

its ability to enhance muscle control and

him in “Tai Chi” magazine. Barowsky’s first

biomechanical alignments. ”In my own

exposure to tai chi happened in Toronto after

There are three major styles of tai chi along

experience in the kinesiology program I

walking past a building where people were

with various mixed forms. Some of the forms

compared the practice of traditional Western

doing the movements. “It looked really strange

incorporate fast, explosive actions. However,

calisthenics with those of tai chi and chi

to me,” he laughs. However, within a little

according to a passage in the book, “Tai Chi:

gung, and experienced more enhanced

over a year, Barowsky knew he’d found his

Health for Life” written by world-renowned

muscle control and more balance and I was

passion. “When I discovered tai chi it was all

tai chi master Bruce Frantzis, “Although tai

actually more tired and sore, which indicates

of the things I wanted to do in one package,”

chi movements can be done either quickly

greater aerobic and endurance benefits,”

he says. Barowsky’s main emphasis of study

or slowly, to gain the art’s health, relaxation,

comments Louie Prieto, who has been

and teaching is on the meditative aspect of the

and longevity benefits, they are primarily

studying and practicing tai chi for 24 years,

art. He affirms, “I don’t call myself a martial

done in slow motion.”

and teaching it for 18.

artist. The big things for me are the health and meditative qualities of doing tai chi.”

The health and fitness advantages of the art

Tai chi is a direct descendant of Chinese

are vast. Overall, it improves coordination

martial arts and chi gung (also referred to as

A former student of Barowsky’s, and current

and agility, and because of its low-impact

qigong), a type of spiritual practice intended

tai chi teacher, Raymond Abeyta, has been

nature, it can be practiced by young and old

to balance and energize the body, breath,

doing tai chi since 1988. He credits his

alike. Studies have found that tai chi can

and mind for health, meditation, and martial

practice with continued health and energy

be used as both a preventive measure and

arts training. Prieto describes chi gung in

benefits. “For an old guy with bad knees and

complementary therapy for a vast range of

the following way: “It is like the engine

one lung, I’m doing pretty good,” he jokes.

maladies, including arthritis, osteoporosis,

driving the chi development process, which

He goes on to say that because of his tai chi

diabetes, gout, chronic pain, and many

powers the actual usability and fundamental

practice he has been able to cultivate the

others. Additionally, a National Center for

strengths of the person’s tai chi skill.”

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“Nothing is so strong as gentleness. Nothing is so gentle as real strength.”

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tai chi provide three basic benefits: they

gradual and mild release of tension in

improve physical movement, calm and

muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Over

Bruce Frantzis’ organization Energy Arts

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time this can increase range of motion

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A Bond of

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El Paso gym owners and athletes

STRO N STR ou could do curls in front of a mirror at your

local gym in pursuit of fitness – and be bored

to tears. Or you could do something really

fun: toss a beer keg 12 feet in the air; carry a massive Hussefelt stone across a field; or push the indomitable Conan’s Wheel. These are some of the events in the sport of strongman, a fitness subculture drawing strength athletes from all backgrounds, from bodybuilders to powerlifters to CrossFitters.

In El Paso, strongman has new momentum, thanks to a group of athletes who have banded together to train, compete and promote the sport. Jacob Willing, owner of The Power Room gym in East El Paso, has competed in and organized strongman contests for more than a decade, and has held national titles in his weight category.

A former Marine whose military career led him to put roots in El Paso, Willing established the Texas Strength League last year to promote strongman competitions in the Borderland.

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“I started putting on strongman shows when I was in the Marines,” he said. “I’d like to put on about nine a year here in El Paso, leading up to a 10th show for the title of El Paso’s Strongest Man and Woman.”

At the first Texas Strength League show in El Paso this past November, athletes performed a number of strongman feats, including lifting heavy sandbags and kegs onto a platform, dragging enormous truck tires across a parking lot, and deadlifting a car.

Luis Vasquez, owner of SunCity Iron gym, is one local strength veteran who has teamed with Willing to bring more athletes into the El Paso strongman community. Vasquez’s background is in powerlifting, a sport that focuses on the “Big Three” lifts: squat, bench press and deadlift.

Vasquez holds Texas powerlifting records, including a 785 pound “raw with knee-wraps” squat. His phenomenal strength is the perfect foundation for strongman events, which require lifting and carrying loads that would crush a non-trained individual. He has competed in several strongman contests, and earned third place and a national qualification bid at the 2013 North American Strongman federation’s Texas Strongest Man event.

In addition to Vasquez, husband-and-wife gym owners Edgar and Bernice Pimentel of Red Lion Strength and Conditioning, and West Texas Dungeon gym co-owners Ernie Batson and Andre Silva have joined with Willing to

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support the Texas Strength League contests.

his legendary strength pushing the “Wheel

The group of friends meet up regularly with

of Pain,” a massive mill wheel to which he

other strength athletes to train at The Power

was chained for years.

Room and each other’s gyms.“It’s all about putting egos aside and doing it for the

West Texas Dungeon co-owner Batson

sport,” said Vasquez.

said the strongman lifestyle helped him steer from a path of poor health. A few

At each gym, you’re likely to find specialized

years ago, he “was drinking, smoking and

equipment for strongman events, from

partying,” and his doctors warned him that

beach ball sized cement Atlas stones to

his cholesterol numbers and weight were

gargantuan

getting out of control. “In 2008 I wanted

200-pound

dumbbells

that

athletes must lift to their shoulders and

to make a change, so I started working

press overhead.

out,” Batson said. He discovered his love for strongman a year later, and entered his

Willing’s Power Room gym, located within

first competition in 2010. He’s competed

CrossFit Tierra on the city’s east side, is

in six strongman shows since, shedding

approaching its first anniversary and is

pounds and unhealthy habits along

still growing. Opening up the back door to

the way. “The doctors say, ‘Keep

the gym, Willing reveals a fenced lot with

doing

plenty of room for what he says will be “a

Batson said.

what

you’re

doing,’”

playground” of strongman equipment. “We have space for stone carries, deadlifting our

Test your strength

1,200 pound tire, and a Conan’s Wheel,” Willing said. As its name implies, the event

Look for upcoming strongman competitions

was inspired by the 1982 movie Conan

in El Paso at the Texas Strength League’s

the Barbarian, in which the young Conan,

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| By: JANENE ROJAS |

A Positive Transformation

ith over 20,000 yogis in America, and billions of

dollars spent on classes and merchandise a year,

yoga is the amazing fitness practice that continues

to sweep the nation. Because of this fast-growing

form of exercise, becoming knowledgeable in the ways

of yoga lifestyle is fundamental to taking part in this

exotic fitness movement. When entering a yoga studio for the

first time, many of us are wondering, what exactly am I signing up

for when I enroll in a Hot Hatha Power Flow Fusion class? What do

these mysterious names of the classes mean? What is behind yoga

terminology such as the mystical sound of the “Om”? Today you will be relieved of these questions and more as we break down a few of yoga’s must-knows and spread a little in-depth knowledge. www.thecitymagazineelp.com

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Hatha: The word hatha is made up of “ha”

Yin: A soft form of yoga which works the

being the sun, and “tha” meaning the

bones, ligaments, joints and connective

Ananda: This kind of yoga focuses on

moon. This refers to aspects of balancing

tissues. Long posture durations are expected

prepping for meditation. You will be practicing

hot masculine energy of the sun and cool

and can last five to twenty minutes.

controlled

body

feminine energy of the moon within each of

alignment. You will be working with gentle

us. This form of yoga is graceful and relaxing,

postures to transfer energy to the brain.

primarily focused on balancing opposites and

TYPE OF YOGA

breathing

and

proper

preparing for meditation.

Ashtanga: This form of yoga is athletic yoga. It is designed to be more intermediate

Power Yoga: This is another form of yoga

in some cases because it focuses on

that will make you sweat. It is fast moving

synchronizing breaths with movements and

and builds muscle and endurance.

postures. This builds up internal heat, which detoxifies the muscles and organs.

Bikram: This type of yoga will get you sweating! This is heated yoga, which is done to prevent injuries, improve flexibility and promote detoxification, which takes place when your body becomes warm.

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TERMINOLOGY Yogi: A person who practices yoga, of course!

Asana: Asana is a seated yoga posture, which your yoga teacher will ask you to position yourself in to help you become aware of your body and mind.

Namaste: This term is said at the end of most classes which has the meaning, “the light within me bows to the light within you.” It is a common greeting in India and neighboring cultures.

Savasana: This is the final relaxation pose and literally translates into “corpse pose.”

Meditation: Meditation focuses on calming the mind, often through breath work, to reach deeper levels of consciousness.

Om: The classic Om or “A-U-M” sound at the beginning and/or end of many yoga classes is done so because it is considered to be the first sound of creation. It is the sound of the entire universe, which is constantly moving.

It connects the yoga practice with the idea that we are a part of a grand universe and everything in nature, from the rustling of leaves on a tree, to the rain falling from the sky, is constantly sounding around us.

Mantra: A Mantra is a repeated instrument of thought that empowers us in our daily lives. We say our sacred thought or prayer in order to create a positive transformation within ourselves.

There are many more types of yoga to try that are unlisted here and endless words in the yoga terminology to learn, but as a beginning yogi, these words might give you a small bit of insight in the next yoga class you sign up for. Whether for muscle building or meditative purposes, there is a class for everyone. Now the only thing left to do is create a mantra, grab a mat and go give yoga a try! Namaste! www.thecitymagazineelp.com

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What’s Most Common and How to Prevent Them | By: BRANDON BROOME, MD |

Your hips are strong and stable joints when healthy. The muscles and cartilage around the hip give us tremendous support in our everyday lives. Just getting in and out of bed puts forces up to four times our body weight onto our hip joints! It’s important that athletes be aware of common hip injuries and take appropriate actions to prevent injuries to these vital joints.

COMMON HIP INJURIES Tendonitis & Bursitis

the muscles around the hip before and after

overuse and consist more of inflammation to

workouts and slowly progressing to any

the muscles. This is usually relieved with rest,

There are several powerful muscles that

new workout routine. Many people develop

stretching, and a slow return to sports. Rarely,

cross the hip joint and any one of these can

tendonitis around the hip when they start

one of these tendons can tear and may need

get injured or inflamed. The most common

running long distances all at once and they

surgical repair. If you feel severe pain and

area to become involved is the IT band on

have not run for years. It’s important to ease

have significant swelling or bruising, call your

the side of the hip. IT band tendonitis is

your body into any new workout routine.

doctor so you can get a formal evaluation.

and those who run on uneven ground. The

Other muscles/tendons commonly injured

Bursae are small fluid pockets in the body.

treatment is rest and physical therapy to

at the hip are the hip flexors (psoas tendon),

They act as shock absorbers and lubricate

stretch the tight tissues on the side of the

the hamstrings, and the groin muscles

areas where muscles glide across bone.

hip. This can be prevented by stretching

(adductors). Most of these injuries are from

There are several bursae around the hip. The

seen most commonly in endurance runners

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most common ones to become inflamed

on the hips. Modifying activities to include

are the trochanteric bursa on the side of the

things like biking and swimming can help. If

hip or the psoas bursa in front of the hip.

the arthritis progresses you may require a hip

Bursitis usually causes activity related pain

replacement. Newer techniques and longer-

that improves with rest. Many people have

lasting implants allow you to recover from

discomfort when sleeping on their sides

this much more quickly and return to your

with trochanteric bursitis. Medications and

active lifestyle.

stretching are the treatment of choice and we often inject cortisone, a powerful anti-

Much like meniscal tears of the knee, you

inflammatory medicine, into the bursa for

can have a cartilage tear in the hip. These

pain relief.

injuries are rare and tend to occur in young athletes. These can usually be treated with

Hip Pointer

injections, rest, and therapy. New advances in arthroscopic surgery of the hip are available

A hip pointer is seen in contact sports

if surgery is necessary.

when a player takes a direct blow to the side of the hip. It causes pain and bruising

Comeback Strategies

on the side of the pelvic bone. Many of the powerful muscles of your abdomen and leg

Most sports-related hip injuries are related

attach to the bone here and these injuries

to overuse or from over-exerting poorly

can cause significant pain. The treatment

conditioned muscles. A short period of rest

is usually ice, rest, and stretching. Athletes

and anti-inflammatory medications like Advil

can return to their game when their

or Aleve can help. Most people benefit from

symptoms have resolved and their strength

physical therapy focused on stretching the

has returned to normal.

irritated muscles. A strengthening program focusing on core and hip exercises is

Stress Fracture

developed that will gradually allow you to return to your pre-injury level. Oftentimes,

With intense training, we can actually

you may get an injection at the doctor’s office

overload our bones. If the bones are pushed

and rarely surgery is indicated depending on

to their limits over and over without time

the severity of the problem.

to heal, a stress fracture can occur. Stress fractures of the hip cause deep pain in the

Summary

front of the hip that is worse with activity and improves with rest. These can be treated

Your hips are vital to every activity that you

with rest and allowed to heal if caught early.

do and you want to keep them healthy. An

Occasionally stress fractures need to be

ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound

treated surgically.

of cure. Be sure you have a healthy diet and get the proper nutrition to support your

Arthritis & Cartilage Injuries

body depending on how active you are. It is critical to warm up and stretch before and after workouts to prevent sudden muscle

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Arthritis is by definition inflammation of the

injuries. Focus on strengthening your bodies

joints. As we get older, the cartilage padding

“core� muscles as a way of preventing

around our joints deteriorates. When this

unwanted hip injuries. If you develop pain

occurs in the hips it can be debilitating.

that does not go away call your orthopaedic

Impact activities, like running, are very hard

doctor for an evaluation.

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Bag It Up Gym Bag essentials For Men

W

| By: PABLO DELGADILLO |

hether you’re lifting weights,

When the pumping and the flexing is getting

chasing your fit dreams on

intense, you’re going to need a sports towel

the treadmill, or spotting your

to absorb all the moisture and sweat from

“bros,” it’s a good idea to equip

your body, as well as from the equipment

your gym bag with all the necessities

that you use (always be considerate about

needed. Here’s a list of all the must-haves

other people that work out with the same

for guys to carry in their bag when bad odors,

equipment). Also, a good pair of workout

dehydration and injuries start creeping in.

gloves would be ideal to keep in your bag. Though the woman in your life may

To start, you need to find the perfect bag to

appreciate your workout body, she may not

fit into a locker. Look for something that’s

appreciate the blisters on your hands.

the adequate size with enough room and compartments to fit all of your essentials.

No workout is complete without headphones, whether to watch TV on your treadmill or to

Now on to the things you may need when

listen to your jams while you’re working on

you’re working out. Always have in your bag

your triceps. Headphones are definitely on the

something to keep yourself hydrated. When

list as one of the most important must-haves.

sweating out your stress, it’s never a good thing to be dehydrated and make yourself sick. A

After an intense workout involving cardio,

reusable bottle for water (in which you can mix

squatting, and making it rain with your sweat,

powder supplements filled with amino acids,

it will be time to hit up the showers. Keep a

energizers and muscle boosters), or some

few Band-Aids in your bag; if by any chance

other drink with electrolytes, will be perfect to

you forgot your workout gloves and you start

keep you hydrated while you’re lifting.

seeing blisters coming out, there’s Band-Aids

injuries that will protect them better than a regular Band-Aid. Be sure to pack some flipflops if you decide to take a shower (we both know you don’t want to be stepping on those floors with your bare feet). Then you’ll need a good “2 in 1” product that can be used as a shower gel and shampoo. This will save you time and it will also do the work to clean you from head to toe with just one product: Nivea, Dove, Axe and Old Spice all have products that you can use in the shower (with manly scents sure to reel in the women!).

If your muscles are sore after you’ve finished with your shower it is always good to carry a menthol-infused cream to relieve joint and muscle pain. In your bag should also be your favorite body spray – to be used in moderation because there’s no need to marinate yourself in over-the-counter sprayon deodorant (which can be as overwhelming as the gym odors).

After time spent at the gym, your body will need some nourishment. Reward yourself with a delicious and nutritious energy bar.

This is another essential you should have in your bag. Your body will need to reenergize and you’ll need something to hold you over before your next meal.

These products are essentials for every man to have in their gym bag in order to endure a workout and enjoy a refreshing post-workout shower. Some other items such as lotion, towelettes or even your toothbrush can also be added depending on your specific needs.

These products are a guide for basic needs at the gym (in case you’re a newbie and you need someone to guide you through your first gym visit) because let’s be honest, the professional “bros” are already well aware of what to take to the gym. Work on your fitness my friend, get your desired body and don’t forget your gym bag!

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The Reality of the Dancer’s Body Feeling Comfortable in Your own Skin | By: JUAN SALOMON |

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D

ance is first and foremost an art form

how much it hurts to do a set of grand pliés, as

rather than just exercise. These devoted

long as one keeps it graceful, expressive and

people who have given their bodies and

performs it correctly.

souls to the world of dance continue to bring themselves to the stage because

Dancers must always think about what they need

that’s where their emotions shine

to practice so that they can gain control over that

the most. They communicate a story

specific step. The reality is each step is necessary

through their bodies and expressions in

to accomplish another big one. Dedication is

order for the public to walk away with

key. The reward that comes with self-discipline,

a feeling. And that’s the most valuable

constant training, rehearsal, and a commitment

possession of an artist – to know that the

to dance, is an athletic body. By controlling

purpose of their art has been fulfilled.

ones movements, the tendons and tissues will consequently strengthen and create a more

Just like dancers connect with the audience,

visible accentuation of the muscles. Because you

they must also communicate effectively with

are always moving and controlling your muscles,

their bodies. “Dance isn’t really about physical

the cardio and strength involved in dance leads to

fitness, it’s about control,” says Myron Nadel,

an incredible release of endorphins, enough to put

a dance professor from the Theatre and Dance

anyone in a fantastic mood.

Department at the University of Texas at El Paso.

“We don’t just all of a sudden go out there and

Nadel attended The Juilliard School and graduated

move beautifully. Remember, practice doesn’t

with a Bachelor of Science in Music and Dance

make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect.”

and later on earned his Master of Arts in Dance

Dancers are admired because of the physical

Education from Columbia University. During his

strength it takes to pull off the maneuvers they

time at Juilliard, he learned from the best dance

perform. The audience does not see the amount

choreographers in the world. These individuals

of vigor it requires to do a set of ten straight

are considered the ultimate masters of dance

pirouettes or one brisé because they are not

because of the subgenres they created. Martha

supposed to. The basics of any dance form are

Graham and Jose Limon were brought to Juilliard

to learn how to control your body so that you can

to teach during the Halcyon days (during the 60s)

achieve the steps you need to perform. In the

with their respective staff. Graham and Limon

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ballet. Dance connoisseur, cultural figure,

figure with a skeletal frame, a prominent

writer and entrepreneur, Lincoln Kirstein,

accentuation of the collarbones, long skinny

convinced Balanchine to move to New York

legs, a small head, a long neck, a small

and create a dance company that would

torso, and staying very thin. Gelsey Kirkland

compete with the prominent European

is a former ballerina from the New York City

companies. Kirstein and Balanchine co-

Ballet and was under Balanchine’s intimate

founded the School of American Ballet and

supervision. In her scandalous memoir,

the New York City Ballet in 1946, giving

“Dancing On My Grave,” she reveals how

Balanchine total liberty to teach.

Balanchine instructed her to “eat nothing.”

In doing so, he caused these girls to develop

Popular culture has recently seen Natalie

anorexia and/or bulimia. Local dance studio

Portman’s total body transformation for her

owner Jenny Burton even admitted, “let’s

role as Nina Sayers; a fragile girl striving to

face it, that kind of body is now a definite

become a prima ballerina in the next season

requirement for dancers in the professional

of the New York City Ballet. She dropped 20

world.” Balanchine knew that ballerinas with

pounds for the role (as if she wasn’t petite

this body would create astonishing lines

enough already), trained 16 hours a day and

and movements on stage and that is why

modern dance and their choreography and

applied the eating habits most professional

he wanted all of them to have this kind of

techniques are still respected, loved, and

dancers are required to practice. Portman

figure. “It was his vision. ‘That’s the way

practiced today.

got admiration from her peers for her acting

woman should look!’ and it grew all over the

skills, earning her an Oscar for best actress in

country,” Nadel said.

Just like Jose Limon, many determined

a leading role.

dancers come from all over the world to the

Burton

owns

Sound+Vision

Studios

in

US because they were asked to help the

The Russians have always excelled in ballet

downtown

El

dance education system innovate the art

since the Mariinsky and the Bolshoi theatre

instructors

offer

and create an enormous impact on American

were created in the 18th century, surpassing

freestyle, aerobics, yoga and other types of

dance.

respected

any European or American dance company.

movement classes. “It’s not about getting

Russian choreographer and dancer, George

They are known for their harsh discipline

the Balanchine body, it’s about having better

Balanchine,

highly

and their unconditional dedication to dance.

alignment, having a sense of beauty and

influential “Balanchine body” to American

The Balanchine body consists of a slender

expressivity in your life that you can come to

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of who

them

was

introduced

the

Paso,

where

ballet,

different

contemporary,

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Dancing invites the body to reconnect with the mind and it unconsciously takes you on a journey towards accepting yourself again, no matter what shape you are in. Today, in this and in many dance studios around the globe, the Balanchine body is irrelevant.

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Dancers are applauded for sharing their true emotions on stage, while calculating every step and applying all that was rehearsed.

“I think dance is a healthy activity that involves your mind and your body, but it also has a deeper reflection on your spirit.” For many professionals, it is absolute love that keeps them coming to the studio. They are married to the profession. “How you approach a dance form has an influence in how you approach the world,” said Garbalena.

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Kilimanjaro The Doctor Versus the Mountain Part 2 – Lessons Learned

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For the July issue of The City Magazine, I wrote

Ladonna Apodaca (LA) – “So Diane, welcome home!

a story about my friend, Dr. Diane Bryan, who

anxious to hear about your trip!”

was about to embark on an ambitious trek

Diane Bryan (DB) - “Well, it really was quite an

You look great … rather peaceful and well rested. I’m so

climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. In that piece, Dr.

adventure! So much happened to me that I don’t really

Bryan, a local clinical psychologist, shared

that it’s almost difficult to talk about. I haven’t yet

her thoughts with me regarding why, at the age of 78, a woman such as herself would consider such a climb and her expectations regarding the end result.

know where to begin. It was such a huge experience processed the magnitude of what the climb was really all about.”

LA – “It’s interesting that you phrase it that way. I gather that this experience ended up being more than just climbing a mountain to you.”

DB – “Oh, absolutely! I think “Kili” changed my life forever. Let me start by telling you that this was a very

Dr. Bryan has since returned from that

difficult climb. Our group, (there were 15 of us in all)

memorable trip and recently sat down with

days. It was like a condensed trip from the equator to

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went through five different climate changes in eight the North Pole. Temperatures at the beginning of our climb were in the 90-degree range. As we ascended we entered a tropical region, then passed through an 89

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Getting back to the point though, I did make it to the final summit, and I’m extremely proud about that. But I had to decide at that point to turn back because my lungs had become dangerously compromised. The high altitude, well below freezing temperature, snow and high winds made it too risky for me to ascend the final 2000 feet to the top.”

LA – “It sounds like it was quite a grueling climb!”

DB – “That’s a good way to describe it! The whole climb was dusty and dirty. For the majority of the trek, the terrain was so dry that our steps didn’t even leave footprints.

The mountain was extremely steep, so the only way to get up to the top was to traverse

arid climate that was much like the desert

back and forth. It was quiet and repetitive

in Arizona. Eventually, the climb ended

and methodical. Each step had to be pre-

up in an artic snowy region at the top. The

meditated in order to prevent a fall.”

temperatures dipped down to -10 degrees below zero. It was at the freezing-cold point

LA – “Did any of the other members of your

of the trek that I had to stop the climb and

group have to turn back as well?

head back down the mountain.”

DB – “Yes. Five of us in all had to stop at LA – “So you didn’t make it to the top after

one point or another. My porter, who was an

all? Did that disappoint you?”

experienced guide named Juma, encouraged me to stop when I did. He’d climbed that

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DB – “I’d have to answer that yes and no.

mountain countless times before and had

Of course I went to the mountain with every

seen other people push themselves to near

intention of making it to the

death in order to make it to the top. I knew

top. And I came so close

I didn’t have a death wish and didn’t need

to doing so too! But once

to prove anything to anyone. Juma and I

you get to Kili, the whole

talked about the fact that Kili had given me

perspective

changes.

newfound purpose and my path in life now

I want your readers to

felt so much more defined. I was happy

understand that this wasn’t

with what I had accomplished and knew

a glamourous trip. Kili isn’t

this experience had reached my goal of

a majestic mountain full

“Living Life Out Loud!” It was important

of

views.

for me to be able to return home to share

Actually, I don’t know if

this experience with my family and friends

you knew this or not, but

… particularly my grandchildren. I wanted to

the mountain once was

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an active volcano. Several

lessons I’d learned.”

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DB – “Yes, it really did! The mountain was big, but what it represented in terms of difficulty was so much bigger. When challenges presented themselves I had to deal with them. The mountain wasn’t going to go away or change, I had to change. This journey was about losing my arrogance and outgoingness.

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this way … everyone needs to confront their own mountain, whatever it is. Mine happened to be Kilimanjaro. When you go to your own mountain, you meet your maker and ultimately you meet yourself. The mountain teaches you how to address both.

The mountain taught me a deeper meaning of love, not just for myself but for everything else that matters in my life.”

LA – “Wow! This interview sure didn’t head in the direction that I thought it would. The experience seems to have taken on quite a philosophical twist.”

DB - “The trip didn’t head where I thought it was going either but I have to say, that I love where it ended up. I feel different … somehow better for the experience. I know I’m happy to be alive and regardless of the physical and emotional challenges I came across I can’t wait to go back next June and do it all over again. I really want to watch the sunrise at the top of Kili someday. I think this became a spiritual journey that I still want to complete.

LA – “So after all you’ve been through, you’re planning to climb Kilimanjaro again?

DB – I can answer that for you with three short words … I sure am!”

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PEDALS AWAY! El Paso’s W

ith cooler weather, here’s the scoop on how to get into the sport of biking

and cycling, and where and when to

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You may have seen them. The athletic, brightly-colored cyclists in the bike lane as

you pass by in your car — you see them and wonder what it might be like to ride a day in their shoes. Cycling and mountain biking have certainly taken our city by storm.

With more and more bike lanes popping up all over the city — including the approved motion to reconstruct downtown’s streets with a new biking and pedestrian lane — the city is simply going ballistic for bikes! If you venture out of your home on a Saturday morning, you are bound to see them riding along some of the city’s most scenic routes.

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dedicated to El Paso’s growing love of biking.

off. 2) New friends with shared interests

But what does it take to join them?

will only enrich your overall experience. 3) Community offers us our best shot at really

Sure, you’ve thought about it, but actually

finding the heart of the sport. El Paso has

El Paso Bicycle Club

taking the leap, buying the bike and venturing

some awesome biking and cycling clubs

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out your front door seems more than

that are great for this. With weekly posted

daunting. For starters, you don’t even know

meeting spots for training rides, you are sure

EP Cyclists Club

“the rules,” decorum, or simply how to begin

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a route — and how could you expect to ride

need to dig your heels into your new hobby

and accomplish such a technical feat? You

of cycling!

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tell yourself, “next year” or “next season”

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Step 3: Perform

of year” . . . and you don’t have any friends or fellow riders to bike with . . .

So

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Here are some locally owned El Paso bike shops to get you out on the streets:

Well El Paso, your days of excuses are over!

have what you need to really get out on the

Cooler weather is on the way and with it, a

streets and begin accomplishing more for

new sporting opportunity for you to get in

yourself than you ever thought you could.

shape and join the blossoming bike scene

It’s now time for you to perform! When you

that is out there waiting for you!

started training, your biking buddies had

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Step 1: Get a Bike

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If you already have one that works for you,

be yours too! On Sunday, September 27, the

then you are set. For those that don’t, do not

El Paso Bicycle Club will be putting on the

be intimidated by the bike shop. They are

Chile Pepper Challenge — El Paso’s premier

there to help. The easiest way to show up

cycling event like none other where you can

with confidence is to dig up a little research

ride through the beautiful Mesilla Valley,

on what you want to accomplish. Do you

through pecan orchards, chile fields and

want to cruise around paved trails with

more. With over 900 cyclists last year, this

friends? Do you want to explore El Paso’s

event is sure to bring out even more this year.

many meandering trails? Or do you want to

And with five different ride distances offered,

engage in the art of competitive cycling —

there is a perfect distance for everyone,

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including a 100-mile route, a 64-mile route, a

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mile fun ride. And the best part? After you’ve Whatever your goal is, go into the shop with

finished and felt the weight of what you have

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else, you can pay as much as you want for

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with grace. Oh, and don’t forget a helmet!

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So you have your bike and you have your

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Hurt me!

Crossfit

| By: DR. MARCO CASTRO, DC, CCSP, CSCS |

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eople across the nation are making claims like this after initiating various exercise programs from CrossFit to Yoga. Here in El Paso, injuries from

various exercise programs have kept us extremely busy rehabilitating

patients over the last couple of years. This isn’t necessarily a bad sign.

After all, more sports injuries means more El Pasoans are getting off their

couches and seeking out exciting ways to improve their health and their fitness levels. So is the title of this article true? Is Crossfit dangerous for

you? After all, it’s one of the fastest growing programs around, responsible for amazing functional gains and completely changing some participant’s lives.

The answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no. But this applies to almost every form of exercise today. The reality is, any fitness program, be it weightlifting, running, MMA, biking, yoga, Pilates, CrossFit, kickboxing … can cause serious injury if the proper steps are not taken prior to exercise participation. Even then, some will still get hurt, that’s the nature of physical activity. But the benefits far outweigh the risk. It is your job to determine what level of activity you are comfortable with and take steps to reduce your risks of serious injury. Many fitness programs are marketed as a “one-sizefits-all” model. The reality is there is no one perfect program for everyone.

Keeping yourself safe requires some pre-participation planning.

Determine your level of fitness. The internet makes it easy to research a sport or physical activity you are interested in taking on. Learn what’s involved, the level of intensity or required skills and what the body’s demands will be. For example, a patient with a rotator cuff injury may have a hard time performing kettle bell exercises. A patient with an arthritic knee may not want to take up running. Or a patient with recurring sciatica may actually worsen it with some yoga poses. Learn what safety precautions need to be taken. Study proper food intake, hydration, required warm-up and stretching. Learn what special equipment or attire is required like footwear, helmets or gloves.

Make an appointment with a healthcare provider for a pre-participation physical or with a certified trainer if one is available. Discuss any concerns you may have related to your current conditions or health. Discuss your fitness goals and learn your physical limitations. Your regular provider may not be the most knowledgeable person when it comes to your chosen exercise activity if they have no experience with it. Try to find a provider well versed in the activities you are going to perform and ask about your particular injuries or conditions that may become aggravated by certain movements or exercises.

So can Crossfit cause injuries? Sure it can. So can riding your bicycle down the street. With a little research and planning, you can make the benefits of any exercise program far outweigh the risks.

Dr. Castro, the owner of Castro-Chiropractic-Centers, P.A., was certified as a Level II trainer by the ACE, a CSCS by the NSCA and a CCSP by the National Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians.

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The New Kid

on the | By: KRYSTA AYERS |

Block Meal Prepping

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meal prepping

ou all have seen the photos on

house health and nutrition expert at The Green

balanced. “We do not eat enough vegetables.

your Facebook feed: a dozen or so

Ingredient, to get some inside scoop on this

And they have so many nutrients for us. At least

opened Tupperware containers filled

new trend. “[Meal planning] is convenient,

half of your lunch should be veggies.” She also

with prepared meals ready to go into

it saves time, and it saves money.” Mostly

adds, “When you have your meals prepped

the fridge or into a lunch bag. Were there really

praised all across the Internet by busy mothers

and planned out, you’re more likely to be eating

that many leftovers? Is this a departing gift for

who prep for their families, the convenience

better. If you come home tired and don’t feel

guests? What’s going on here?

and budget-friendly trend has spilled over to

like cooking or preparing anything, you are more

health-conscious people of all ages.

likely to eat junk.” This is a problem most of us can relate to (quick coffee and muffin breakfast,

As the trend of crossfit gyms and yoga studios become more popular, so has meal planning

The fact that meal prepping saves time and

anyone?) Other meal preppers have followed

and prepping. If you search “meal prep” on

money isn’t the only reason for its recent

this trend for health reasons. For people with

Pinterest you get hundreds of meal prepping

popularity. For many meal preppers it’s about

different health problems (i.e.; diabetes, lactose

ideas and recipes. For a first-timer like me, the

being more aware of the food you put into

allergies, inflammation) meal planning has

start of this new lifestyle can seem extremely

your body. When I asked Cordova about it, she

become a good way to avoid any foods that

overwhelming. I talked to Jackie Cordova, in-

said the meals that we consume should be

may be problematic for those health issues.

Plan

Shop

Prep

Research. Research. Research. Only you

Next: the dreaded grocery shopping. Cordova

Lastly comes the actual prepping. If you want

(and maybe your doctor) know what foods

insists on buying fresh and local produce. “The

to start prepping for the week, then you’ll

you can eat, what you prefer and what your

farmers are all very knowledgeable about their

need a lot of Tupperware and Ziploc bags. If

goal is going into meal planning. Do you want

produce.” I also talked to Tara Livingston of

you’re like me, and can’t stand the thought

to eat healthier? Do you want to lose weight?

Nosh who added, “Anything in a package is bad.

of eating the same meal for a week straight,

Do you want to gain weight? Do you have a

Truly healthy food is fresh food.” Downtown

gather a couple of recipes that sound

family of four to feed? Finding out what is

offers a great farmers market on Saturdays, as

appealing. You can also use the snack size

right for you —and your family — is a very

well as Ardovino’s and Las Cruces. Once you

Ziploc bags to prep any of your snacks for

important first step. There’s a paleo diet, a

start your research, you won’t want to buy the

the week. Ditch the bag of Hot Cheetos and

pescatarian diet, a vegetarian diet, you name

packaged food filled with chemicals anyway.

end the trips to the gas stations. Pack some

it, it’s out there. It’s all a matter of finding

Remember to buy “colorful” and pick out

carrots, celery sticks with peanut butter, or

the meals and recipes that you really want;

multiple fruits and vegetables; your meals don’t

even some almonds.

what’s popular may not necessarily be the

have to look boring. If finding time to get to a

right thing for you.

farmers market seems a little out of reach, opt for local grocery stores in your neighborhood.

So now the question you’re all dying to know:

take up to two hours. And though that seems

healthy meals for the week – you can still

How much time is this going to take? Tara

like a huge burden, you were probably going

watch Sheldon the rest of the week when

Livingston said about five hours and usually

to use that time watching reruns of The Big

you have all that extra time on your hands.

on a Sunday to prepare for the whole week.

Bang Theory. So instead of making your

Cordova added that the planning alone might

couch a home, go to your kitchen and prep

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