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LOVE THE GAME Dow High School’s McKenna Root, 18, is a remarkable tennis star. Read her story!

SWIM CADENCE

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Meet McKenna Root

The Dow High School senior has big plans.

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Success! Luke Russell

Midland’s Russell shares his secret to a new, healthy lifestyle.

Tennis injuries

Take care of your body while you’re hitting the courts.

Become more mobile

Tips to get you limber and loose.

Get outdoors!

Capture an“Outdoor Fix” for your family.

Ready to run outdoors?

Avoid injury and increase performance with these moves.

Peak performance

What it takes to be at the top of your game.

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Spine and musculoskeletal care

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Ten secrets to getting and staying fit

The first installment: Tips 10 through six.

Looking forward to spring?

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Proud to be celebrating 10 years of publishing!

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’m proud of many things in my life, but nothing compares to what I feel right now, with this 10th anniversary issue of Healthy & Fit Magazine. 10 years! To think of what I was doing 10 years ago and the path that I’ve traveled since that time. I can’t imagine anywhere else I would want to be.

This publication—this business—started out as a dream. They say, if you find a passion, something you love to do, then you never work a day in your life. That isn’t necessarily true. You work. You work hard, and you sacrifice. The difference, I believe, is that your passion drives you. It allows you to be in control of your destiny. I like that. Being in business for yourself is no walk in the park. Your passion helps push you through roadblocks, pitfalls and those days when you ask yourself, why? Why am I doing this?

I know why I’m doing this. I know what drives me. It’s my family.

This magazine has given me the chance to watch my daughters grow into young women. When I started this magazine, they were two and five years old. Autumn is now a sophomore at Mason High School. Sage is doing outstanding work in sixth grade. I’ve attended every practice, game, parent meeting, Halloween parade and other event in which they participate.

I’ve hosted parties, been a taxi driver for my kids, and their friends, for years. I’ve had the opportunity to memorize every Disney movie from the 2000s, learn all the songs and dances while putting this publication together. Sick days? No sweat. School needs a chaperone?

Sign me up.

And for that, I’m grateful.

My wife, Amy, has supported me through these 10 years, acting at times as my accountant (man, was I bad at that in the beginning), my sounding board, my salesperson and even my delivery person. I love you, Amy. My cohort in crime needs mention too. My mom, Kathy, mans the phone and is the best salesperson I know. She’s honed her skills in the trenches. Selling ads for a niche publication is a real challenge, yet she makes it sound easy. I’m proud to be her son. We tackle monthly deadlines like a linebacker does a running back. We’re good together.

The magazine would not be where it is today without her.

Thanks, Mom. I love this business and this magazine. I love what I do, and that it affords me the opportunity to be a dad--the best dad I can be. I love being with my family. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for giving me this chance and supporting us through the years.

Enjoy this issue!

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Lisa Marie Metzler is a certified personal trainer and freelance writer.

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Success! Written by Jasmine Humes.

Luke Russell

Luke Russell, 37, of Midland, struggled with his weight his entire life.The financial advisor at Fidelity Investments, a husband and father of two, decided to take control of his health after a series of diagnoses. Now having lost over 115 pounds, he enjoys a much better quality of life. Here is his story.

Why did you decide to become healthier? In 2011, I was diagnosed

was? I’ve always eaten processed foods but now I eat meals that are high protein, low carb, and low sugar.

I measure and weigh food to get the correct portion size so I’m not overeating. I eat five to six meals a day, eating every couple of hours, and go to fruits and nuts as snacks. I love apples; I eat apples almost every day. I’ve become an apple connoisseur. I love Luke Russell crunchy stuff, so finding Before: 300 lbs things that replicate After: 187 lbs chips but are healthier Height: 5’9” options helps me stay on track. I love cashews, almonds and pistachios. I also drink protein shakes every day because I don’t otherwise eat enough protein.

affected your outlook on being active?

It made me have a goal. Having to actually perform at this event forced me to up my game and make sure I was ready for it. It helped me to adopt a

with Type 2 diabetes and placed on medication to manage the condition.

With that, I had high blood pressure and high cholesterol requiring a whole other regimen of medication, but still I didn’t make any real changes. The next year, my health Now! continued to decline.

I moved from oral medication to insulin injections, and yet my blood sugar continued to increase because I was still drinking 1215 sodas a day, eating fast food two to three times a day, and consuming junk food. In 2013 I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, and that’s when I changed.

I was tired of taking drugs and being unhealthy. I knew that if I continued my current lifestyle, I wasn’t going to have a long healthy life, and even Written by Jasmine Humes. ABBRx Team if I lived long, it was Member. Marketing Manager for ABBRx and Healthy & Fit Magazine GLBR Edition. Jasmine going to be unhealthy.

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can be reached at jasmine@abbrx.com.

How did you get started? I started

working out with a trainer, Leslie Thom, at the Midland Country Club.

I made a commitment to meet with her and exercise, but wasn’t yet ready to change my eating habits. After the first couple of months I didn’t really get the results I wanted, so I got a nutritionist and become serious about my diet. When I got burned out at the gym, I tried to do more outdoor activities like tennis, swimming, golf, racquetball, soccer and bike riding.

Then I started training for the Tough Mudder race.

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not give up. Do not let the short term lack of results stop you from getting healthy. It does take time, but stick with it. It gets easier.

more active lifestyle and find a lot of enjoyment being active.

What was your biggest achievement this past year? I no longer take blood

pressure and diabetes medication.

Also, I don’t have sleep apnea anymore. All of these things are gone and cleared from my life.

How is your diet compared to what it

continuing to lead a healthy lifestyle while finding balance in my life.

What motivates you to continue with this lifestyle?Fear of going backwards.

I am afraid, every day, of going back to that unhealthy person. I love my children and my wife, and I want to be there for them. I have this great life, and don’t want to cut it short because of bad choices.

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two-handed backhand will help relieve stress on these muscles. Choosing the correct grip size and racquet will also help to prevent this injury.

Frozen shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) Tissue surrounding the shoulder joint swells leaving less room for the humerus of the shoulder joint to move, caused by overuse of the rotator cuff. Pain results in decreased motion of the joint, which leads to stiffness.

Wrist tendinitis Irritation and swelling of the tissue or ‘tunnel’ which surrounds the tendons of the thumb is caused often by an imbalance of arm and wrist in strokes and repeatedly performing “wristy” shots.

Pain is often experienced in the front of the wrist and worsened when making a fist. Can partially be prevented by obtaining proper “handshake grip.”

Tennis injuries Take care of your body while hitting the courts.

by Dr. Jeff Berard

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ennis elbow isn’t the only injury that should come to mind when discussing injuries in tennis. In any case, injuries in tennis are most notably caused by overuse (cumulative injuries) or trauma (acute injuries). It is important to have a basic, comprehensive understanding of common tennis injuries so that proper prevention measures can be taken to prepare those particular muscles and tendons for the court.

Cumulative injuries of the shoulder and arm Injuries that fall into this category happen over time and are usually caused by repeated stress to muscles, joints, and tendons. They are often a result of inadequate healing time. Cumulative injuries may start out as minor aches or pains but can grow severely debilitating if left unrecognized.

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the shoulder blade (scapula) and ball of shoulder (humerus). This often occurs in recreational tennis from overuse of overhead serving and improper arm placement. Elevating your arm during the serve will help to prevent this injury.

Shoulder bursitis Inflammation of a sac of fluid called Bursa that protects the shoulder. Overuse of the rotator cuff can cause this sac to get impinged between muscles and bones causing inflammation. Pain is experienced when arm is raised.

Tennis elbow (Lateral epicondylitis) Inflammation or small tears of the forearm muscles and tendons on the outside (lateral side) of the elbow. This is often caused by overuse of forearm muscles due to a faulty backhand swing. Leading the racquet with your elbow, hitting the ball late, and hitting a “wristy” shot will ncrease your chances of developing this injury. Using a

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Acute injuries of the shoulder Injuries that fall into this category happen suddenly and may be very dramatic. Don’t let the label confuse you – they may not be “acute” in damage. They are usually caused by a sudden force or impact to a body part.

Torn rotator cuff Serious tear in muscle or tendons that stabilize, support, and control the movement and rotation of the arm.

Severely limits movement and strength in the shoulder joint causing decreased range of motion.

Shoulder separation Tearing of ligaments where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the shoulder blade (scapula). Caused by impact to the front shoulder or falling on an outstretched hand. Severity is measured by the degree of joint separation.

Dr Jeff Berard is the owner and clinical director of Midland Chiropractic. He is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic who graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2000 and has been in private practice since. He attended undergraduate school at the University of South Florida and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology. Berard is currently working toward his Diploma in Sports Medicine from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP).He can be reached at midlandchiropractic.com or (989) 341-1070.

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Pam Rossman

Pam Rossman, 58, from Jackson, knew that she had to make positive life changes when she watched her sister die from ovarian cancer in 2012. With a few false starts, she discovered a healthy vegetarian lifestyle, along with a love for yoga. And almost as important, she discovered a profound support system of family and friends. Here’s her story:

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What made you decide to live a healthy lifestyle? My sister passed away in

2012 from ovarian cancer. I was a caregiver for her the last year of her life. I realized, after she passed, that I needed to focus on my own health.

I was too heavy. I was eating healthy, but consuming too many sweets. I was also not getting consistent quality exercise. I needed to make some changes in my lifestyle so I decided to begin eating a vegetarian diet.

Pam Rossman Before: 162 lbs After: 133 lbs Height: 5’6”

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How did you like it? I was challenged by my 23-year-old nephew, who announced that he was going vegetarian.

I thought, if he can do it, so can I. His diet journey lasted one month, but I decided to continue. It took a while to get the hang of it, but I have made good progress. I also started practicing yoga on a regular basis. Yoga was an important discovery for me. That has helped me stay focused on the important things in my life and keep a positive outlook.

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How did you lose the weight, then?

With encouragement from Curves co-owner Anne, I decided to join the Curves Complete Program. The program helped me make healthy meal decisions and encouraged vigorous workout sessions, like walking 10,000 steps daily. I met weekly with Anne, and she gave me encouragement to stay on track. I have adapted to a healthier plant-based diet with the addition of healthy fats and more protein.

I also decided to include two servings of cold water fish weekly to meet my Omega-3 needs. Through this program I have lost 18 pounds, 4.3 percent of my body fat, as well as 23 inches overall.

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How do you feel? I feel better than I have in 20 years. I am stronger and more confident in my physical capabilities. I am no longer totally tired out after a day of work. I have also not eaten any chocolate in 140 days, which is unbelievable for me! My goal is to continue to refine my diet and get more adventurous in cooking with grains and tofu. I am determined to continue my workouts and walking.

Any advice for others?

My advice to others is to identify your goal and go for it with all you have to give. Seek out professionals to keep you on track with exercise and meal planning. Don’t let distractions or detractors keep you from reaching your goal. And most importantly, be at peace with your decision to make changes in your lifestyle.

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ruxism is the clinical name for tooth grinding or clenching. Bruxing often happens while you sleep and if you don’t wake up with sore chewing muscles, sensitive teeth or pressure in your jaw joint hinges (TMJs) you may not be aware that it’s happening. But, if your teeth are wearing down, cracking or breaking…you do it and you need help!

Most people think grinding is a result of stress emotions such as anxiety, anger or frustration. It is true that these can contribute, but there is more to the story.

The body likes harmony and we tend to grind when we don’t have it.

For example: Occlusal (bite) Interferences: At night the chewing muscles tend to pull the TMJ’s into their comfortable, home base position and the lower jaw hinges closed, hoping for a harmonious closure.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): When nighttime airway restrictions cause stress to the body many people grind their teeth.

Drug Reactions: Many medications present bruxism as a side effect.

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Age: Many, or dare we say most children grind teeth at some point or another, especially during the irritation of losing old and gaining new teeth.

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exacerbate these risk factors, as can having an aggressive, competitive or high-strung personality type.

Bruxism is one of three major dental diseases that can steal your teeth from you.

If you are a suspect, talk to your dentist about identifying the cause(s); they might uncover subtle risk factors for OSA, acid reflux, prescription side effects or bite interferences.

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Become more mobile

Tips to get you limber and loose. by Jason Alleman

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s a personal trainer, the most common dysfunction I see in my clients is hip mobility limitation. Anyone, from the middle age worker to the teenage athlete, can suffer from lack of hip mobility.

Think of mobility in terms of an iPhone software update. Apple sends you an internal update to improve your phone’s ability to do its job more effectively by reprogramming and vanquishing aspects you no longer find useful. Your cells are very similar to your iPhone update. Your cells are programmed by you; when you start to move less, your cells reprogram your body to get rid of the aspects it no longer uses – in this case hip mobility.

Mobility is a tool to help achieve better position. I’ll share two of my favorite hip mobility lifesavers. These two drills will help to achieve better positions when performing movements

all the while keeping your right foot flat on the ground. Hold for five seconds and repeat eight times on each leg.

Quadruped Rocking Start on all fours. Keeping your chest up, chin aligned and your spine neutral, proceed to rock back and forth. Rock as far back as possible without sacrificing your spinal position to go lower.

Continue to do 10 rocks and hold at the back position for five seconds. in both real world and gym settings.

Benefits include increased blood flow to muscles, tissues, and joints and decreased lower back pain.

Give these two drills a try, either at home or at the gym. To reprogram our bodies, mobility needs to become an everyday ritual – no days off.

Active Spiderman Stretch Start in a pushup position. Bring your right foot to the outside of your right hand. Then start to push your right elbow into the inside of your right knee,

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Healthy & Fit Magazine celebrates 10 years of publishing.

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To our readers, subscribers and advertisers, thank you! It’s been 10 years since the introduction of Healthy & Fit Magazine. Considering that this magazine started with a good idea, was nurtured and developed by a very small staff, launched from a home office in the corner of my basement and has now reached a 10 year anniversary with the debut of a second edition, we are grateful and humbled by our success. Healthy & Fit Magazine now reaches a national audience through subscriptions and a bustling web site, and has expanded our reach to the Great Lakes Bay Region through the second edition. We appreciate the tremendous support we’ve received from our community. It’s been an incredible ride, and frankly, we expect the next 10 years of growth and expansion to be even better! • As most readers know, our covers have been a source of pride because they often feature community neighbors, friends, family and co-workers. We assembled this collection of all the Healthy & Fit Magazine covers as a thank you to our cover models. • We’re excited to be part of the greater Lansing community, proud to feature local athletes and everyday success stories that serve to inspire and motivate others. And we acknowledge that all of this is accomplished by featuring stories about you — our readers. Publishing this magazine, like living a healthy lifestyle, is an every day challenge. We’re up to it, and we hope you are too, for the results are worth the hard, hard work. Let’s continue to do this, together!

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Capture an “Outdoor Fix” for your family. by Cari Draft

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ummer’s almost here! You remember your own childhood, and how often you played outside, had a makeshift tree fort, or a simple leaf collection, right?

Are you thinking you’re too busy to foster that connection to nature in your own children?

Kids today spend seven hours more on academics and two hours less on sports and outdoor activities per week than they did 20 years ago. Yet we know that children who spend more time in “green spaces” have lower stress levels, more success in school, and fewer ADHD symptoms. Here are three easy ways to inspire that connection, help your family get more fresh air, and stay healthier in the process: Plant a garden (no matter how small) Besides getting fresh air and exercise, kids who garden eat more vegetables! To make it fun for everyone, choose easy, hardy crops, like radishes, cucumbers, and squash. Check http://theartofsimple.net/garden-with-your-kids for great ideas on inspiring children, with limited resources.

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Keep binoculars handy and keep a journal of what types of bird families you’ve met.

The bottom line is that, in today’s fast-paced technology-based society, we have to put forth some effort if we’re going to inspire our kids to have to same connection to nature that many of us did. It doesn’t take much energy and the benefits are endless!

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stretching and strength training may not be your favorites. You are aware of the many benefits that cross training offers, but want to take advantage of the precious spring and summer months.

I have the solution for you: Perform this quick and effective movement routine to maintain flexibility and strength in the hips and upper spine, while increasing your performance and reducing the risk of injury.

1-minute each side 10 5 each side 1-minute each side 15

Couch stretch Back your right knee into the bottom of a wall and move your left leg into a lunge position, knee bent 90 degrees. Raise your torso and hold that position.

Switch legs and repeat.

Hip sequence Assume a lunge position, right leg forward, with your right hand on your foot and your left hand on the floor. Push your right knee out as you rotate your body left.

Now drive your hips back, straightening your right leg, switch legs and repeat.

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Peak performance

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oaches and athletes aim to improve sports performance. But what factors influence performance? In most sports, performance has many dimensions. For example, a baseball player must be able to hit, field, throw, and run the bases. But why can some athletes run faster, throw harder, and play better than others?

Peak performance is complex and a culmination of several factors (see graphic below) including age and experience, genetics, training, coaching, health status, the physiology of the athlete, mind set of the athlete, how the athlete performs the skill and moves (biomechanics), equipment, etc. There are some aspects of this model that can be controlled by the athlete or modified with training and other things that cannot be controlled (i.e., genetics, age, weather).

It is important to note that this model involves a multi-disciplinary, integrated approach when training and caring for the athlete. Too often, the main focus is on training or strength and conditioning. And even within training, sometimes one aspect (strength training) receives more attention than another (speed,

Factors Affecting Peak Performance Age

Physiology/Biochemestry Psychology/Biomechanics

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agility, joint stability and mobility, etc.).

Within strength training alone, we often do not consider training unilaterally (single arm or leg) and bilaterally (both limbs) with lower and upper body, pushing and pulling vertically and horizontally, strengthening and stabilizing the core and also rotating or twisting.

During periods of intense training and/or competition, if we do not give proper attention to recovery, sleep, and nutrition, then we will not realize optimal gains from training or peak performance. This is too often the case.

Likewise, if we prepare ourselves physically (skill development, training, recovery and nutrition) but do not have good mental skills ( focus, positive self-talk, etc.), we also will not realize peak performance.

Thus, we need to ‘put it all together’ (athletic health, skill development, physical training, recovery, nutrition, and mental skills) and have all the pieces of the puzzle fitting perfectly. If one piece is not fitting well, then peak performance and health will not be realized.

Dr. Joe Eisenmann, PhD is a professor of pediatric exercise medicine within the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Director of Spartan Performance. To learn more about Spartan Performance visit SNAPP.msu.edu.

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Health

Spine and musculoskeletal care

MSUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine is here to help. by Lisa DeStefano, DO

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he Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine clinic functions as a patientcentered home for spine and musculoskeletal care.

We provide patient care services for those suffering from musculoskeletal and spine related disorders, which are amenable to non-surgical conservative care including osteopathic manipulative medicine.

Spine-related and musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common, costly and disabling problems in Western society.

Included in this group of conditions is back pain, neck pain, many types of headache, radiculopathy, and other symptoms directly related to the spine and joints.

Virtually every human being is affected by this group of disorders at some time in life. The burden of spine-related and musculoskeletal

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Our team has a long legacy and experience in effectively treating spine-related and musculoskeletal disorders. We take most insurances and provide services for patients of all ages. disorders on individuals and society is huge and growing rapidly.

Most cases of spine-related and musculoskeletal disorders are multifactorial, involving somatic, neurophysiological and psychological processes that interact to produce the suffering

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experienced by the patient.

The management of patients with spine-related and musculoskeletal disorders requires a level of expertise that can respond to these challenges.

The Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine clinic has combined a unique team of fully licensed and boarded physicians whose expertise is in the function of the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neuromusculoskeletal system.

Our team has a long legacy and experience in effectively treating spine-related and musculoskeletal disorders. We take most insurances and provide services for patients of all ages.

Written by Lisa DeStefano, DO, Chairperson, Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine.

APRIL 2015

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10. Visual goal setting.

You must have a map with destination points. Instead of just saying you want to “lose weight,” it’s much more effective to be specific. Such as, “I want to drop two sizes in two months.” Write this goal down so you can see it every day then visualize this new you. You must also have a solid, real, deep reason for why this goal is important to you.

9. Does the scale own you?

The scale cannot measure how fit you truly are, how much muscle you carry and how beautiful you are inside or out.

A healthier and more successful way to measure progress would be how many servings of vegetables you had today; how you feel in your clothes; how many times you exercised this week; were you a role model for your kids when you ate out last night.

8. Fit is a lifestyle.

It is rare that you can be fit and eat poorly; never exercise and be healthy; only get a few hours of sleep per night yet expect to have energy the next day. You must examine all areas of your life and upgrade your choices in order to have success. Surround yourself with like minded people. Purge your pantry to make it easier to cook healthy meals.

7. Muscle is an ally.

Muscle burns tons of calories both during exercise and at rest. Muscle gives you attractive curves and helps you have good posture. Muscle helps keep your blood sugar stable which in turn can help you avoid diseases like diabetes.

Muscle provides the tension that strengthens your bones.

You must lift weights relatively heavy for your ability in order to challenge your body to change. If you can do more than 12 reps, it’s too light and will do little good.

6. Get over the intimidation.

Rather than randomly joining the nearest or cheapest gym, do some research and find a place that fits your personality and has the environment you are looking for. Price is less important than getting a good fit. In no time you will feel at home, create a new comfort zone and actually look forward to training. You will get the best results at facilities that offer a physical assessment and customized fitness solution as part of their memberships.

Jason McCammon, B.S., NFPT-CPT, is president of I.Q.FIT Fitness & Wellness Center. Contact him through iqfit.com

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Looking forward to spring?

Chart your path, now, for healthy, sexy skin. by Dr. Marcy Street

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inally, it is April and the light at the end of the cold, dark tunnel is getting closer every day! This means a few things in the world of dermatology and aesthetics. It’s early spring and now is the time to plan a course of action for healthy, sexy skin in time for spring break, wedding season, graduation and all the exciting things the coming (and highly anticipated) season has in store.

First things first, it’s time for laser. Your skin has been out of the sun all winter long and that’s perfect for starting laser treatments such as laser hair removal and laser resurfacing. Laser hair removal means less shaving, less irritation, fewer razor bumps, and more confidence on the beach. Laser resurfacing is another treatment to have if you’re struggling with acne scarring, fine lines, sun damage and less than perfect skin texture. If you start now, you may be able to fit in a few treatments before spring break.

If you want up to 20 percent fat reduction, consider Coolsculpting. It is a non-invasive, painless treatment, and should be started a few months before

any big event as Coolsculpting takes three to four months to see the maximum fat reduction in the areas treated. This fat reduction technique is very popular among brides and grooms who are looking for something to help with any extra bulges, without breaking the bank and no down time. Coolsculpting is also great if you have been losing weight but have a few stubborn areas that have been resistant like the waist, thighs and sides.

April is a great time to schedule that appointment to get your acne checked out. Think about all the senior pictures, wedding albums and Facebook posts where your skin will be seen up close and personal, in the months to come. There are so many acne treatment options available to fit every budget and level of severity these days. Sometimes just a refresher on home care and a new routine will be enough.

Some patients require prescribed oral or topical medication or even a relaxing trip to the Doctor’s Approach Med Spa in Okemos for one of many acne treatment options, where you will see results. The sooner you start on a program tailored for your specific needs, the sooner you will

see smoother, healthier looking skin.

Clear skin goes along with the healthy body that you have been working so hard to maintain!

This season also brings up the ever important issue of protecting that beautiful skin. Your skin is a great investment! Do not skip the SPF! I recommend all skin types use sun protection of at least an SPF 30 all year but if you skipped winter, don’t wait any longer when it comes to sun safety. Not only are you protecting yourself from the risk of cancer but you’re also preserving younger looking skin.

Did you know that the excess sun exposure damages healthy collagen and elastic tissue and will lead to early wrinkles and sagging?

Keep this in mind when you are outside. All it takes is remembering to put it on 15-20 minutes before you go outside, and reapply every 1.5- 2 hours.

April is a time of excitement, dreaming about the warmer months to come and planning for special occasions. Don’t forget to also plan for healthy, radiant skin too!

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Our interview with Denise Austin Denise Austin shares fitness tips and details about her new plan.

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enise Austin is a household name when it comes to fitness. The widely popular trainer has been on television for years, inspiring many to live a healthy and fit lifestyle with her ESPN show Getting Fit with Denise Austin, several tapes and DVDs. At 58, she shows no sign of slowing down.

She just released her latest program, the 10 Week, 360° Plan. She recently spoke with Healthy & Fit Magazine Publisher Tim Kissman about her new program, and her outlook on the fitness industry. Highlights of that conversation follow.

What kind of changes have you seen

in the fitness industry? This business has changed with social media and the Internet.

Everything is now online, usually available on any screen.

That’s the biggest change since DVDs came out.

With a daughter in college, I’m in tune with social media.

It’s fun to be able to use that medium. I like it. It’s more instant. I used to try things out on TV to find new content for the next DVD or video. I’d try a Pilates

move and I’d get letters that the audience wants more Pilates, but it would take time. It’s a whole new show now. I don’t have to wait a couple months. It’s live and real time, so it’s exciting. For me, it’s a lot more work on a daily basis, but that’s OK. I’m constantly on Facebook and Twitter, talking to my fans and the users of my program.

How do you keep it fresh?

I travel all over the country. I don’t live in just one place; I live on both coasts. The travel keeps me fresh. I’m always a learner; always asking the top doctors about health. I’m a very curious person. I ask the top professionals in the top fields questions about health, to stay on top of current knowledge. It’s truly my mission to weed out junk and give my audience honest information.

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Boomers

Creating adaptive competence Stay healthy and age successfully. by Tom Matt

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ne of the most exciting goals I have in my work and daily thoughts is achieving a full life that has reasonable, if not, plentiful energy. The aging trend has unfortunately been a physical decline leading to progressive disability and dependence.

Successful aging is how we will create our personal adaptive competencies. How well we do this is defined by avoiding or delaying chronic diseases.

This is the challenge we all face in the 21st century. Approximately 90 million people suffer from chronic disease, and among the Medicare population (65 and older)nine out of ten deaths are associated with nine chronic illnesses. Those illnesses are congestive heart failure, chronic lung disease, cancer, coronary artery disease, renal failure, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, chronic liver disease, and dementia.

Patients with chronic illness in their last two years of life account for about 32 percent of total Medicare spending, with

“Adaptive competence is a generalized capacity to respond with resilience to challenges arising from one’s body, mind and environment” - Rowe & Kahn

much of it going toward physician and hospital fees (Medicare Part A and Part B) associated with repeated hospitalizations.

This is an unsustainable model and we have an obligation to ourselves and the generations that follow us to create a better game plan. Succumbing to a slow spiral of dependency, becoming a burden on society is not what anyone desires.

The number of Americans 65 and older today is approximately 43 million.

By 2050 that number could be 108 million. Creating a new paradigm where no citizen is marginalized, where ageism is nonexistent will take incremental

change. It all comes down to daily behavior and choices. Deciding to live better is the way to gain better odds.

Here are some tips • Manage and understand stress • Never ignore a symptom • Eat more whole foods • Improve your sleep habits • Take vacations • Stay connected • Become less sedentary • Play more and have fun • Ignite Your Life

Tom Matt is the host of the ‘Boomers Rock’ radio talk show.

He holds Bachelors and Masters degrees from Michigan State University, is a certified personal trainer, a fitness nutrition, senior fitness and weight loss specialist from the National Academy of Sports Management. He has authored three books including his latest “Attracting Abundance.” For more information please visit his website at www.boomersrock.us

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You must walk for exercise (i.e. not just for leisure or to get from one point to the next) at least 3 days out of the 7 days in each week of the study period.

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Meet McKenna Root

The Dow High School senior has big plans on the court. by Jasmine Humes

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ach year Midland, Michigan is home to an event that attracts women from all over the globe to compete for the chance to win $100,000.

Sports enthusiasts and athletes gather to watch international and local competitors participate in an event that is the only one of its kind.

Which sport would attract 15,000 fans, hosting top prodigies in the game, holding the honor of being the first and only $100,000 event? Tennis.

On February 1-8, 2015, 60 women came to the Greater Midland Tennis Center hailing from Taipei, USA, Germany, Bulgaria, France, Czech Republic, Romania, and The Netherlands to compete at the Dow Corning Tennis Classic. Among those competing at this grand event was an 18 year old Dow High School senior: McKenna Root.

This young, remarkable tennis star has been playing tennis for 14 years. Root’s parents introduced her to tennis when she was four years old by taking her to a free tennis class at the tennis center. At that early age, the coach noticed her natural swing. There was no turning back from there; she and tennis became inseparable.

At the age of 11, she endured her worst and possibly scariest moment on the court: She tore the satorious muscle in her right leg during a match after she fell to the ground and was not able to walk. Because she and tennis are inseparable, she did not let that stop her.

Post injury, she experienced her best moment on the court: She won her first national tournament, indicating that she came back stronger than ever after her injury.

Asked about her experience competing at the Dow Corning Tennis Classis, McKenna replied, “I love playing in front of crowds so being able to play singles on the first court and then doubles on center court was an amazing experience.

Having the whole community there watching you is a very rewarding feeling.

All of the support they gave and always give me makes me realize what an outstanding community we have.”

Competing at the Dow Corning Tennis Classic was just the beginning for her and a great learning experience.

Competing at this level with other professional athletes taught her more

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“I Iove playing in front of crowds so being able to play singles on the first court, and then doubles on center court was an amazing experience.

Having the whole community there watching you is a very rewarding feeling.”

- McKenna Root

about her doubles game and what it takes to get to the next level.

What is the next level for McKenna Root? Root has verbally committed to a full ride scholarship to play Division 1 tennis at the University of Alabama Birmingham. After overcoming many obstacles in her career, including injuries and not knowing if she would ever be able to play at her highest level again, this full ride scholarship proves that hard work and dedication pays off in the end.

Until she goes to college, she will continue to play high school tennis at Dow High School, go to Athletic Republic, attend PIYO and spin classes for off court training which will improve her on court abilities, improve her strength, flexibility and stamina. Aside

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from school work and tennis, she also spends time coaching kids, going on adventures and road trips with her friends, and simply hanging out with her family and friends.

What are we to expect from McKenna in the future? “In the future, I plan on going to med school to become an osteopathic doctor in sports medicine. I would also love to always continue teaching tennis and playing for as long as I can. Hopefully you’ll be seeing a lot of success from me as a college athlete starting in the fall.”

Written by Jasmine Humes. ABBRx Team Member. Marketing Manager for ABBRx and Healthy & Fit Magazine GLBR Edition. Jasmine can be reached at jasmine@abbrx.com.

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Fitness

Burn some fat!

Try this five-plus day split workout. by Kristin Berard

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or all workouts, please choose a weight that is heavy enough where you start to struggle at about 70-80 percent of your completed reps and where you have a hard time completing the final rep of each set Try this workout for four to six weeks by changing up the rest period, number of reps, number of sets, or add in drop sets or rest pause for the final set of each exercise, every week Complete the following 5+1 sessions within a 7 day period in conjunction with desired cardio or HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) sessions.

Try not to include cardio sessions on leg focused days. Weight training should always be completed prior to a cardio session, but they are best done at separate times of the day.

Day 1: legs with quad focus • Leg Extensions- 5 sets of 21 reps (7 each ½ up/½ down/full), 10 sec rest • *Superset Leg Extensions: 5 sets of 10 reps, 60 sec rest • Box Squats 5 sets of 8 reps, 40 sec rest • Smith Machine Front Squat 4 sets of 10 reps, 40 sec rest • Leg Press 3 sets of 15 reps, 40 sec rest • Body Weight Walking Lunge 3 sets of 20 reps, 10 sec rest • *Superset Body Weight : Walking ½ Lunge- 3 sets of 20 reps, 60 sec rest • Lying Leg Curls 4 sets of 12 reps, 10 sec rest • Lunge to Step Up 4 sets of 8 reps each side, 60 sec rest • Leg Extensions 4 sets of 15 reps, 40 sec rest Day 2: shoulders and abs • Rope Face Pull 5 sets of 10 reps, 40 sec rest • Cable Reverse Fly 3 sets of 12 reps, 40 sec rest • Dumbbell Lateral Raises 3 sets of 100 reps(up weight every 10 reps, descend in the middle), 120 sec rest • Dumbbell Shoulder Press 4 sets of 12 reps, 40 sec rest • Front Raise on Incline(pinkies up) APRIL 2015

4 sets of 10 reps, 40 sec rest • Decline Bench Windshield Wipers 3 sets of 10 reps, 15 sec rest • Twisting Sit up on a Decline Bench 3 sets of 12 reps, 15 sec rest • Cable Oblique Twist 3 sets of 12 reps, 15 sec rest • Standing Weighted Single Leg Oblique Crunch 3 sets of 10 reps (each side), 40 sec rest Day 3: chest and arms • Barbell Bench Press 5 sets of 5 reps, 50 sec rest • Barbell Incline Bench Press 5 sets of 6 reps, 50 sec rest • Leverage Decline Chest Press 4 sets of 10 reps, 50 sec rest • Standing Straight Up Cable Fly 3 sets of 12 reps, 50 sec rest • Cable Fly High, Level, Low 3 sets of 21 reps (7each), 50 sec rest • Cable Incline Fly 3 sets of 8reps, 50 sec rest • Cable Standing Press 3 sets of 15 reps, 50 sec rest • Barbell Curl 4 sets of 10, 10 sec rest • *Superset Standing Bent Over One Arm Dumbbell Triceps extension| 4 sets of 10, 60 rest • Hammer Curl with Rope 4 sets of 12, 10 sec rest • *Superset Triceps Pushdown with Rope- 4 sets of 12, 60 rest Day 4: legs with hamstring and glute focus • Seated One Leg Curl 5 sets of 8 reps, 10 sec rest • *Superset Seated Leg Curl 5 sets of 10 reps, 60 sec rest • Reverse Hack Squat 4 sets of 8 reps, 60 sec rest • Dumbbell Stiff Legged Deadlift 5 sets of 6 reps, 10 sec rest • *Superset Goblet Squat 5 sets of 8 reps, 60 sec rest • Plié Squat 4 sets of 12 reps, 10 sec rest • *Standing Leg Curl 4 sets of 8 reps, 60 sec rest • Barbell Glute Bridge 3 sets of 12 reps, 10 sec rest • *Superset Dumbbell Hamstring Curl- 3 sets of 15 reps, 60 sec rest • Stair Climb Calves

3 sets of 50 reps, 10 sec rest • *Superset- Sumo Squat Jumps- 3 sets of 12 reps, 60 sec rest Day 5: back and abs • Pull Ups 5 sets of 5 reps, 45 sec rest • Dumbbell Lying Pull Over 4 sets of 15 reps, 30 sec rest • Barbell Reverse Grip Bent Over Row- 5 sets of 10 reps, 45 sec rest • One Arm Dumbbell Row 5 sets of 10 reps, 30 sec rest • Seated Cable Crossover Lat Pull- down- 4 sets of 12 reps, 30 sec rest • Elevated Cable Rows 5 sets of 15 reps, 10 sec rest • *Superset Hanging Leg Raises 5 sets of 8 reps, 60 sec rest • Straight Arm Push Down 4 sets of 15 reps, 10 rest • *Superset Rope Crunch 4 sets of 12 reps, 60 sec rest • Seated Behind the Neck Pull-down 4 sets of 12 reps, 45 sec rest Day 6: optional field day • Do all exercises with a 60 sec Fast Run(treadmill or field) in between after rest • Prowler Plate Push- 3 x 25 yrds 30 sec rest • Wall Balls 25 reps, 30 sec rest • Ladder Skips Side to Side 2 x down and back, 30 sec rest • Pull-ups 12 reps, 60 sec rest • Farmer Walk 2x40 steps, 60 sec rest • Barbell Walking Lunge 40 reps, 60 sec rest • Toes to Bar 20 reps, 60 sec rest • Push-up 30 reps, 60 rest • Double Unders 50 reps, 60 sec rest • Row 500 meters Kristin Berard is the editor of the Great Lakes Bay Region edition of Healthy & Fit Magazine.

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Swimming

Cadence is king

Finding new speed for your swim. by Steve Grant

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wimming fast. We dream of it, and some do it. But how?

You’ve read the books, watched the videos, and attended numerous swim sessions. By now you have a pretty good grasp on swimming and it’s technique; however, something has happened, you’ve plateaued.

You train, and train some more, but little has changed. What’s going on? You may be missing the key to swim speed, the two pronged approach to understanding and visualizing how to develop elite speed:

rate focuses more on the amount of time it takes for your arm to complete an entire revolution. As in cycling and running, the more revolutions or steps you take, times the distance travelled, determines your overall speed. Stroke rate alone, can inherently create a “speed buster,” in the form of stroke length

Overtraining stroke length One of the problems of overtraining stroke length is developing an overglide. An overglide will increase distance per stroke (DPS) and achieve a very low stroke count per length, which seems great, but it comes at cost time.

The cost is deceleration, pause and sink. Hanging on to the glide will reduce the stroke count, but the swimmer will experience an appreciable lag in the stroke rate and a plateauing or decrease in overall performance time. The second part of the key is “lag in stroke rate.”

Stroke rate The stroke rate is the number of times your hands enter the water per minute. This can also be referred to as cycle rate. However, cycle

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Tempo training with a metronome. This is another method that will assist in decreasing your SWOLF score and increasing your stroke rate. The metronome allows the swimmer to follow along to an audible beeping tempo. All you need to do is: 1. Find your base stroke rate 2. Find your SWOLF score 3. Slowly increase tempo stroke rate while maintaining and improving your SL

Speed = Stroke Length x Stroke Rate Stroke length The stroke length (SL) of your swim is a combination of the effective length of your arm span and the potential force. Increasing the amount of force you apply to the water (so long as it is directed in the right direction), combined with the length of your arm, will increase your stroke length. This will result in fewer strokes per length of the pool. Most of us have engaged in the on going practice of reducing our strokes per length of the pool. This is a pretty good way to improve your economy and efficiency through the water, and most will see improvements in performance with this method if their stroke is rather inefficient to begin with.

But there is a hidden “speed buster” to over developing the stroke length: overgliding.

5. Train to decrease your SWOLF score by maximizing SL and increasing SR

shortening. As the rate increases the swimmer has a tendency to sacrifice SL for rate.

Power cadence profile This is the best test available. You will need to find a coach in your area that can perform this test. The purpose of a cadence profile is to determine, not only your current base stroke rate, but it will also demonstrate where your stroke becomes inefficient at multiple speeds.

Putting it all together Swim speed is a combination of stroke length (SL) and stroke (SR). A sustainable, maximum union between SL and SR. The two pronged approach is a way to look at developing your swim speed. You will need to develop your maximum sustainable stroke length and stroke rate. So where to begin?

1. This test needs to be done by a coach 2. It is the most detailed and descriptive test 3. The swimmer trains with a metronome 4. The swimmer uses three different stroke rates to develop proficiency at all paces

Things to try • Lower your SWOLF score • Learn to use a tempo trainer • Have complete Cadence Power

As with all things it takes practice, but with time you will find your optimum mix. As you improve your conditioning and your technique, you may find your distance per stroke (DPS) changing; if it is a positive change, then it is usually a good one, indicating that you are getting more out of each stroke. Just make sure you don’t trade DPS for speed. How will you know when you are getting there? When your stroke count decreases, your stroke rate increases, your times decrease, and your sustainable effort decreases or stays the same.

Happy swimming.

Profile done SWOLF (Swimming Golf), as in golf, the objective is to obtain the lowest score. In SWOLF you want to obtain the lowest combined stroke count and time over a given distance. Here’s an example: A 50m swim produces a stroke count of 50 and a time of 50 seconds. The SWOLF score is 100. Your goal would be to reduce that score. The following steps will produce the best results.

1. Develop good form and technique first 2. Work on decreasing strokes per length, without overgliding 3. Establish a base SWOLF score 4. Increase distance per stroke, without overgliding

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Steve Grant is the owner and founder of Rum Doodle Racing. He is a trained cardiovascular perfusionist and level II certified Masters swim instructor. He can be reached at www.rumdoodleracing.com or rumdoodleracing@gmail.com

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Recipe Easy Mexican Chicken Salad Yields- 6 Servings

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Ingredients: • 1.5lb shredded chicken (make extra for leftovers for another shredded chicken meal) • Optional ½ package of no sugar added fajita seasoning • 2 cups cooked brown rice • 1 large package of romaine lettuce, chopped • 2 Haas avocados diced • Chili powder to taste • Fresh salsa ingredients • 1 medium onion finely chopped • 9 Roma tomatoes chopped • 2 colored peppers finely chopped • 1/3c finely chopped fresh cilantro • 2 limes juiced • 1 jalapeno finely chopped • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Slow cook chicken for 4-5 hours in water and optional seasoning on low, and shred. Mix all salsa ingredients together in a bowl. Start layering in a large bowl or plate, splitting evenly, lettuce, rice, chili powder to taste(1 tsp-1/2tbsp is best), chicken, salsa and avocado.

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Pesticides and foods. by Lisa Marie Metzler The Environmental Working Group has published their Dirty Dozen (plus two). These produce items contain the most pesticide residue: Apples, peaches, nectarines, strawberries, grapes, celery, spinach, sweet bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, snap peas (imported), potatoes, hot peppers and kale/collard greens.

If at all possible, choose organic when buying these foods.

It may be prudent to buy into a food co-op. You’ll know how the food is grown, support local agriculture and save cash.

Visit localharvest.org or coopdirectory.org for more information.

Now, for the good news.

The Clean 15 list contains produce that are least likely to hold pesticide residue: Avocados, sweet corn, pineapples, cabbage, sweet peas ( frozen), onions, asparagus, mangoes, papaya, kiwi, eggplant, grapefruit, cantaloupe, cauliflower and sweet potatoes.

Friday, May 1, 2015 • 7 pm • 7 pm Friday, 1, 2015 Ingham CountyMay Courthouse, downtown Mason Fun for the whole family!

Ingham County Courthouse, downtown Mason Fun for the whole family!

Register today! www.masonstate.com Register today!

For information, call 517.676.0500. www.masonstate.com

Early registration fees: For information, call 517.676.0500. $25—5K Run/Walk Early registration $10—Kids’ Bulldog fees: Run $25—5KBulldog Run/Walk $10—Kids’ Dash $10—Kids’ Bulldog Run $10—Kids’ Dash This event is partBulldog of the Playmakers Race Series, is endorsed by the Governor’s Council on Physical This event of theBridge Playmakers Race Series, Fitness, andisapart Mackinac Run Qualifier race. is endorsed by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, and a Mackinac Bridge Run Qualifier race.

100% of net proceeds to benefit Mason Public Schools

Michigan Shores Mini or 5K run 100% of net proceeds to benefit Mason Public Schools

New Buffalo, MI • 7 AM • Sunday May 17

Come; join us for this inaugural, scenic half marathon in beautiful New Buffalo, Michigan. This out and back course takes you along the shores of Lake Michigan, through the streets of New Buffalo and Chickaming Township. The race starts near the lighthouse, and takes you through the beautiful lake house streets until you reach the turn-around and head back to the finish line. The course is flat and pretty fast. If you don’t want to do the half marathon, we encourage you to enter our 5K. Funds raised will go towards a cure for diabetes as well as the New Buffalo K-9 UNIT.

REGISTER ONLINE:

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