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6 Wednesday, January 3, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Fit For Sisters Andrew Luscutoff Columnist Lessons from 2017 With 2017 in the rear- view, we can see that many lessons offered insight into health and fitness. Trends come and go but progression is constant. There are small lessons to be learned from even the most outrageous fads that shake up the indus- try and exit moments later. Individualized fitness: People are becoming more and more aware of their needs, wants, and makeup as an individual. Now you can track their activity, heart rate, sweat rate, and some simple biomarkers — all at home. What this means is that people are more aware that their exercise program may not need to look like the person running next to them. There are so many different variables, from physiologi- cal to psychological that all can be considered. What can be extrapolated from all this is that a cookie- cutter one-size-fits-all exer- cise program may not be optimal. Also, it will be important to remember that not all bodies will respond to the same exercises the same way. Everyone has aches/ pains, previous injuries, or biomechanical differences to work around. Additionally, some psychological differ- ences make for a different perspective on the exercises and the adherence to an exercise or diet. Recovery elevated: It’s always been impor- tant — and often neglected by the Type A go-go-go culture we are so proud to continue — but recovery is being pushed to the top of researchers’ lists. The impor- tance of sleep, nutrition, and rest are being promoted more than ever before. The days of “suck it up and push through” are over. This isn’t only apparent in exercise but also with day-to-day stress- ors. It’s now more impor- tant to be rested and recov- ered psychologically than physically. Meditation, centered breathing, and exposure to techniques which calm the mind are also of top impor- tance. Nutrition plays its role, as well. After exercise, refueling and recovering is met with sound nutrition. Starting the day with break- fast has always been impor- tant but now more than ever people are aware of how nutrition plays its role. 2017 lead to the peak of recovery and will continue to be more nuanced in 2018 Aging redefined: Athletes like Tom Brady (40) and Bernard Lagat (43) are redefining what we once believed to be the limita- tions of age. They have proven that someone can achieve peak performance much longer than was once thought. This isn’t only true of athletes. There are other aging discoveries that 2017 Chase Away Those Winter Blues With A Hot New Hairstyle. 152 E. Main Ave. • 541-549-8771 Jeff • Theresa • Ann • Jamie • Shiela • Terri • Shanntyl • Brittany CHOPS Bistro LIVE MUSIC Happy Hou r Specials Fridays & Saturdays, 6 to 8 p. m. 4 to 6 p.m. brought into the limelight. One such being the story of the 105-year-old Frenchman who improved his VO2 max and aerobic capacity and has a 13 percent higher perfor- mance in these numbers than the average 50-year-old. As humans continue to define aging in terms of healthcare, it is going to be crucial to research aging in terms of fitness and perfor- mance to continue to pro- vide high quality of life. Researchers made headway, notably in understanding the importance of muscle mass, aerobic fitness, and a diet low in animal fats, choles- terol, and sugar, but much more is on the horizon. Easy is the new hard: The time of increasingly harder and harder work- outs is coming to an end. In 2017 it was established among average exercis- ers what elites have known forever: Taxing the body at the extremes on a day-in- and-day-out basis leads to dropout or, worse, injury. With so many popular exer- cise programs tugging at the strings of our culture’s big- ger-better-faster mentality, it is no wonder injury rates are climbing higher and higher. It is surprising to write that it is more effective to stay moderate for most of the exercise one participates in, saving the hard efforts for games, challenges, or to shake things up. A cardio- vascular workout at 65 to 80 percent of a given V02 max will elicit better results over time than at higher levels. After Christmas Sale! Select Simms Boots $129.95 Simms G3 Waders - $375 Sage Motive & Salt Rods - 40% OFF Rod Cases 40% Off Float Tubes & Accessories 30% OFF Bill Keale, Sundays 5 to 8 p. m. ialty Join us for amazing food and spec a i l ls in our lounge or dining room. c k t tai c coo ck 370 E Cascade Ave. | 541-549-6015 Lounge open daily 4 p.m. to close | Dining Room daily 5 p.m. to close 151 W. Main Ave., Sisters 541-549-FISH | Open 7 days a week This is because much of the cardiorespiratory ben- efit is achieved without the breakdown of muscle tissues or absolute drain on stored muscle glycogen. Also, mus- cle growth is best at around 80 percent intensity based on one rep maximum. Nutrition is more than a diet plan: Nutrition and diets are not the same thing; the lat- ter usually is tied to a best- selling book, a medical per- sonality, or a clan of zealots making promises of weight loss and improved vigor. In 2017, more attention was brought to the fact that good nutrition and diets are actu- ally very different. Nutrition is getting the right balance of the right nutrients, at the right time — all specific to the individ- ual’s needs. This fine-tuned process of getting proper vitamins, minerals, sterols, and other nutrients allows you to exist in harmony with your eating, health, and wellness. Diets, on the other hand, often compel people to eat in a restricted man- ner. They put forth rules, take away food groups, and give little attention to a per- son’s health, activity level, or other personal traits. They don’t consider vitamins and minerals, balance, or well- ness. It is no wonder that diets never last long. In 2018 and beyond, focus on nutrition — a better approach to longevity, health and sustainable weight loss. Looking over the past year, it is apparent that one thing is for certain. Scientists, experts, and enthusiasts are all continu- ing to adapt and progress. Nothing, it seems, is sacred and sheltered from change. This is exciting, because knowing that what much of what we know may be chal- lenged is enticing to keep experts in the field moving forward. Read next week for some predictions on how things will be shaken up in 2018!
