Clinton Township Newsletter

1 9 M a r c h 2 0 1 6 M o v i N g B E t t E r F o r h E a L t h y a g i N g t h r o u g h B a L a N C E a N d C o r E s t r E N g t h t r a i N i N g : By: Maria Williams – ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, TRX Group Fitness/Functional Training Instructor, Spinning Instructor Training to move better means training the WHOLE body to move better. This means focusing on functional whole body movements that are pain free and efficient. These patterns encourage BALANCE, CORE STRENGTH, overall muscular strength, muscle power and reaction time which is part of proprioception. Proprioception is when the body knows where it is without having to look and reacts accordingly. So how does training the whole body to move better translate into healthy aging? Think of all the things we do on a daily basis and take for granted; walking up a flight of steps, bending down to pick something off the floor, lifting groceries, reaching into cabinets overhead, stepping over an object on the floor, etc.. When we train the whole body, it is ready for us when we need it most or when we simply need to perform a daily task. When we train for balance and strength we are training for life; the list of activities we can perform with little risk of falling grows tremendously. Look for exercises such as: Pilates, Yoga, body weight exercises and balance and core strength training. Some of these exercises may involve performing balance and strength exercises on an unstable surface or dome which results in unpredictable challenges to the body. This type of proprioceptive training and physical stimulation results in head-to-toe integrated strength gains and helps to develop the body's awareness and reaction time. In conclusion, look for exercises that encourage: • proprioceptive training • multiple muscle groups • whole body rhythmic movement • strength, flexibility and cardiovascular benefits • proper alignment and healthy movement patterns • muscle power Bring this article in with you to one of our Wellness Center locations and enjoy a complimentary 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 The LAMPLIGHTER Quality Lamp Repair Stephen P. Scheier 908.343.8392 lamplighter641@gmail.com L g B t Q o F h C M E E t s M a r C h 3 Support and Social Group for All Next meeting: March 3, 6:00 to 8:30 pm, North Branch County Library, 65 Halsted Street, Clinton NJ 08809 The Speakers for the March 3 meeting of the LGBTQ of HC are John King (Director) and Suzanne Lagay (Deputy Director) of the Youth Employment Services (YES) Program. YES is a part of the NJ Dept. of Labor's One Stop System, which provides educational strategies and other types of assistance specifically for youth (ages 16 - 21, living in Hunterdon or Somerset County) who face one or more of the following challenges: physical, mental health or learning disability diagnosis; homeless, foster child; criminal justice system-involved. The program is FREE! To find out more, call: 908.635.6456 or visit online: www. YesToWorkNJ.org. For more information about the LGBTQ of HC, call Matthew Loscialo at: 908.300.1058, email: MatthewL@student.fdu.edu, or visit: www.GLBTofHunterdonCountyofNJcom. a s p E r g E r F r i E N d s M E E t s M a r C h 2 1 Asperger Friends is a support and social group for teens, adults and parents who have, or are related to, persons who have Asperger Syndrome. We offer refreshments, speakers, information, discussion topics movies and occasional outings. Asperger Friends meets on the third Sunday of each month (unless otherwise noted on the website) at HealthQuest in Flemington (310 Hwy 31 North) from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. For more information, please call Carolyn or Matthew Loscialo: 908.236.6153 or visit: www.AspergerFriends.com. Please check the websites of both clubs for any updated meeting cancellations notifications due to unforeseen winter weather events.

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