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Mary's At-Home Workout for Seniors to Stay Fit and Reduce Stress: Part 3

3/31/2020

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Enjoy part 3 of Mary's at-home program geared toward seniors!
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Mary's At-Home Workout for Seniors to Stay Fit and Reduce Stress: Part 2

3/31/2020

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Enjoy Mary's second installation of her at-home workout routine for seniors (and anyone who wants to try it!).
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Mary's At-Home Workout for Seniors to Stay Fit and Reduce Stress: Part 1

3/27/2020

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If you live in Evanston, chances are you know super trainer Mary Cox of MPower Fitness. If you DON'T know her, here's your chance! Mary works with many senior clients to help them maintain and better their strength and mobility. 

Considering this current CoronaClimate, Mary has created a series of at-home workouts geared specifically for seniors (though anyone can do them) to help manage stress, to help people continue to move and stay healthy. 

​We'll be posting Mary's videos as they come out so for now, enjoy Part 1!
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Self-Hugging: A How-To

3/27/2020

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A friend of mine let me know she hadn't had any human contact with anyone in 5 days. Not a single high five or hug... And this friend loves hugs. Needless to say she's -- WE'VE -- been going through lots of emotions lately and the thought of limiting our human interaction for who knows how long can feel... Well, I don't have to tell you.

We need a hug. And mental clarity. And, from what I've heard from at least three people today, we need to get the kinks out of our necks that have settled in from less-than-ideal posture.

Enter the Egg Roll, one of my favorite Original Strength moves!

I'll tell you why I love it below but if you're in a hurry to feel better, here's how you do it:
  • Find some space on the floor where you can move to the left and right, preferably carpeted or where you have a yoga mat
  • Curl your body into a ball while you place your tongue on the roof of your mouth, breathing in and out through your nose (if you're stuffy, just work on breathing any way you can)
  • STARTING WITH YOUR EYES, look to one side then let your head follow until the rest of your body needs to follow. 
  • If you have the mobility, keep on looking to see what's behind you as I demonstrate in the video
  • When you've gone as far as you can go, LOOK WITH YOUR EYES to the opposite direction, letting your head follow, followed by your body
  • You should look like an egg rolling on a counter! Get it?

Watch this video below:
Here are a few reasons I LOVE this movement:
  • If feels good. It just does.
  • You get to light up a lot of nerve endings as your roll your body on the floor, similar to what you get out of a hug!
  • It's fun! Babies roll on the floor because it's their job but adults are expected to just sit in front of a computer all day? No thanks.
  • By practicing leading your movements with your eyes FIRST, you get to give your neck a break. Quality head control (and posture) starts with the eyes! Master this and your neck discomfort will be a thing of the past.
  • Your spine gets super gentle rotation which it needs to stay healthy.

​Practice this rad move for a few minutes per day and let me know how you feel in the comments below!

​Stay safe, stay healthy and keep moving!
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What TruFit Is Doing About COVID-19

3/12/2020

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Dear TruFit community,

Like you, we have been preoccupied with the ever-changing and evolving information about COVID-19. I have been monitoring the guidelines outlined from the WHO and CDC as well as our local Evanston government officials. Our priority is providing the TruFit community with a comfortable and safe environment. We want you to get healthy here at the studio and stay healthy outside of it.

With that in mind, we want you to be aware of how we are working to reduce the risk of communicable disease at TruFit:

  • TruFit already gets a deep clean weekly; trainers are paying close attention to all surfaces (doorknobs, light switches, faucets, etc) and equipment, wiping them down with disinfectant spray and/or wipes after use.
  • Our towels come from a service that also services hospitals (so are super clean).
  • We have stocked the studio with plenty of hand sanitizer, soap, paper towels and spray bottles with Lysol solution.​​

We would also ask for your help. Please:
  • Wash your hands BEFORE your session with your trainer (and before you leave because why not?).
  • Wipe down all of your equipment after use.
  • If you use a disposable cup, dispose of it when you are done.
  • If you use a towel, please place it in the hamper in the closet when you are done.
  • If you have to cough or sneeze, please do it in the crook of your elbow.
  • If you are sick, do not come to the gym.
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This situation remains fluid, with constantly changing information. Our promise to you is to be as transparent as possible as we make the best decisions that we can to keep our studio a safe place for all of us.

With warm regards and clean hands,
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