Clinton Township Newsletter

2 0 O c t O b e r 2 0 1 5 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com 26 cokesbury rd., lebanon 908-236-7233 • www.KitchenStudioInc.com e x p e r t s t r e n g t H t r a i n i n g d e s i g n F o r t H e n o v i C e l i F t e r Eugene Ketselman, PT, DPT, CSCS Hunterdon Health & Wellness Centers Designing a well-rounded strength training program is often overwhelming and highly intimidating, therefore many avoid this crucial aspect of fitness altogether. I'm happy to inform you that there is a very simple and effective approach to designing a general strength training routine. The trick is to not focus on individual muscle groups, but rather on functional movement patterns. The simplest way to view functional upper body movement is by considering exercises that fall within the categories of "horizontal push" and "horizontal pull" (think pushing forward like a Chest Press and pulling back like a Row) as well as "vertical push" and "vertical pull" (think pushing up like a Shoulder Press and pulling down like a Lat Pull-Down). In terms of functional lower body movement, think "squat" (which includes Leg Press) and "hip hinge." For those unfamiliar with the hip hinge, this movement includes activities that focus on flexing and extending at the hips while minimizing movement in the back and knees such as during the Deadlift and various hip extension exercises. In summary, you will undoubtedly have a well-rounded functional strength training program which utilizes the major muscle groups as long as you incorporate at least one exercise that falls within each of the six primary movement categories of upper body horizontal push and pull, upper body vertical push and pull and lower body hip hinge and squat. Be sure to seek out a movement/fitness professional such as a physical therapist or personal fitness trainer if you have any questions as to which exercises fall within these categories and which are most appropriate for your current level of fitness. Bring this article in with you to one of our Wellness Center locations and enjoy a free one day guest pass, on us! H u n t e r d o n H e a l t H a n d W e l l n e s s C e n t e r l o C a t i o n s : Whitehouse Station: 537 Route 22 East, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 Clinton: 1738 Route 31 North, Clinton, NJ 08809 a n n u a l H u n t e r d o n H o s p i C e g o l F o u t i n g Tuesday, September 29 • Beaver Brook Country Club Four Person Scramble & Shotgun Start. $100/golfer. 11:00 am: Registration. 12 noon: Lunch. 1:00 pm: Shotgun Start. 6:00 pm: Dinner (Dinner Only Guests $40) Sponsorship opportunities available! Mail golf registration and check to: Beaver Brook Country Club, 25 Country Club Dr., Annandale, NJ 08801. (www.beaverbrookcc.com, 908.735.4200). Hunterdon Hospice is a Medicare-certified, non-profit organization founded in 1979. It provides physical,spiritual, psychological and bereavement support for persons with life-threatening illnesses in Hunterdon County. www.hunterdonhealthcare.org/hospice. r e d m i l l m u s e u m v i l l a g e 2 5 t H H a u n t e d v i l l a g e F u n d r a i s e r n e e d s v o l u n t e e r s The Red Mill Museum Village is pleased to announce its 25th Annual Haunted Village Fundraiser, which will take place on October 9 and 10, 16 and 17, and 23 and 24. The Museum's largest fundraiser, the annual Haunted Village, is the result of the combined efforts of volunteers who help plan, assemble, act and tear down the attraction. The Museum needs volunteers who would be willing to help out through setup, the show dates and tear down. The Red Mill Museum Village is specifically looking for volunteers in the following positions: volunteer coordinator, stage managers, construction, technology assistant, actors, make-up assistants and security. In addition to these roles, there are many more available. For detailed descriptions of the above available volunteer roles, please visit: www.RedMillHauntedVillage.org and click the "volunteer" tab. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit the Haunted Village website and fill out the online volunteer form at: www.RedMillHauntedVillage. org/VolunteerForm.html. If you're interested in more information, please contact Tim Betz, Curator of Public Programs, at 908.735.4101 extension 102 or programs@theredmill.org. Hunterdon Pilates Center A Full Service Pilates & Gyrotonic ® Studio 23 West Main St., Clinton 908.730.0300 | www.hunterdonpilates.com

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