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FALL 2012
Smart-training
at Koko Fit
Koko FitClub offers the benets of a 60-90 minute personal training workout in just 30 minutes.
oko FitClub, with a new location in Darien, is a fully automated personal training studio,
that allows for personal training without less hassle.
Koko Fits patented Smartraining
System technology analyzes each members fitness level, designs a program
based on the members goals, and guides
the member through each customized workout using an interactive touch
screen. Members work out on proprietary
strength and cardio equipment, packing
the benefits of a 60-90 minute personal
training workout into just 30 minutes.
The computer becomes a personal trainer,
motivating and guiding members while
they work to reach their fitness goals.
Every exercise and workout is tracked and
reported on a personal webpage, so members know how well they are progressing.
It is safe, effective and time efficient.
Koko FitClub of Darien is owned by
local businessman Steve Powell, who
has lived and worked in Darien and
New Canaan for 23 years. Powell, who
Last years Heart Walk event at Sherwood Island State Park. The Faireld American Heart Association is holding the walk this year on Oct. 13.
Left: Laura Palo, before her weight-loss transformation. Right: Laura and personal trainer Annie
Belardinelli of Results Personal Training and Fitness.
Michele Roman photo
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Avoiding the
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By Karen Kovacs Dydzuhn
Choices
Its always possible to make healthy
choices no matter where you are,
Jackson said.
For example, if friends are getting
take-out from Burger King, Jackson
pointed out that a Whopper Jr. hamburger has fewer calories than a fried
fish filet sandwich.
Additionally, eating pretzels is a
healthier option for late-night snacking
than Sun Chips, which she described as
a glorified potato chip.
And, to wake up for those early 8
a.m. classes, Jackson advises young
people to order a regular coffee with a
splash of skim milk and sugar rather
than high-fat lattes, frappacinos and
other specialty caffeinated beverages.
All-you-can-eat
Jackson recalled hanging out with
her friends for more than an hour in the
schools cafeteria when younger because
no one wanted to go back to their dorm
room or to the library to study.
The abundance of unlimited foods
available lured students to continue to
eat, even when they were full.
Just because its all-you-can-eat
doesnt mean eat all you can! Jackson
said.
She recommended waiting 15 minutes before getting up from the table for
a second helping.
This is how long it takes for your
body to digest what it has just consumed, she noted. Slow down. Take
10 to 20 bites before swallowing.
Eating with chopsticks will also help
you to slow down and eat less.
Overall, consuming less fried food
and to choosing low-fat condiments will
keep calorie counts low, according to
Jackson.
She noted, though, that eating from
a salad bar doesnt necessarily guarantee
students are eating healthy.
Choose the vegetables and fruits and
forgo the cheeses, dressings and nuts,
Jackson said.
For late night snacks, Jackson suggested taking an apple or banana back
to their room. Chew gum, drink water
and get plenty of sleep, Jackson continued. Overeating is usually linked to not
getting enough sleep.
Barbara, Cathy, and Marta are presenting this LUNGevity event in their community to educate the public about lung
cancer and to raise funds for research
into early detection and targeted therapeutics.
This years featured speaker is Dr.
Joshua Sonett, Chief of General Thoracic
Surgery, Surgical Director of the Lung
Transplant Program, and Attending
Surgeon at New York-Presbyterian
Hospital/Columbia University Medical
Center. Dr. Sonett was recently featured
on ABCs NYC Med and he is instrumental in making the thoracic surgery
program at Columbia University one of
the best in the U.S. Dr. Sonett will discuss trends in the care and cure of lung
cancer.
Registration is at 10 a.m. All walkers
will receive refreshments, a T-shirt and
gift bag. The event includes a raffle for a
diamond necklace and other prizes and
kids activities To register, visit www.lungevity.org/westport
(203)384-4500: Ext.0
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Thursday
8:30a.m. - TRX Bodyblast
9:30a.m. - Barre/Sculpt/Mat
10:30a.m. - Core/Flexibility
Friday
8:30a.m. - Rebound Interval
9:30a.m. - Mat Class
9:30a.m. - TRX Challenge
Saturday
9:00a.m. - TRX Training
10:00a.m. - Barre/Sculpt/Mat
Surgery?
A number of medications on the market treat GERD symptoms but research is
finding that patients who take it for take
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Options
Several surgeries are available,
Floch said. Think of them as less invasive and more invasive.
The more invasive and specialized
surgery is called Laparoscopic Nissen
Fundoplication. Dr. Floch is one of the
most prominent surgeons in the country who performs the surgery.
The purpose of the surgery is to
strengthen the valve between the stomach and esophagus. It is also used for
patients who need hiatal hernia repair.
Studies show it cures the reflux in
90 to 95 percent of patients, Floch
said. Its the most invasive but also the
most successful.
Recently, because many patients
want to avoid surgery, there is an incision-less procedure called, Esophyx.
Its done with a scope in the
mouth, Floch said.
The procedure reconstructs a durable anti-reflux valve and tightens the
lower esophageal sphincter.
Learning more
Dr. Floch is giving a free seminar on
surgical options for patients who suffer from GERD on Oct. 10 at Norwalk
Hospital. He is also holding free
seminars monthly at Fairfield County
Bariatrics, to learn more call the office
at 203-899-0744 or visit antireflux.
com. Fairfield County Bariatrics has
offices throughout the area, including
Fairfield, Norwalk and Stamford.
We want to educate patients on
their options, Floch said. Many people think they need to take medication
for the rest of their lives, which can be
costly and have side-effects.
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