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A’njanene Moitt Orlando Fitness Center Operations Manager

Yours to a Healthy100,

community.all of us here at the orlando fitness center strive to promote the health of the whole person: body, mind and spirit. to that end, it is our priority to proactively engage our members and guests at every level to help support their wellness goals. it is our role to educate and motivate you to live healthier.

we recognize the importance of achieving and maintaining good health. with some of the most prestigious certifications in the industry, ourpersonal trainers and exercise physiologists and spa therapists can help you reach your goals safely with a sense of caring and dedication. we are unlike any other facility, because we are not just a facility, but a family....a community.

Your health and happiness influence those around you – friends, family, loved ones – both personal and professional relationships. as we help you achieve your health and wellness goals, together we build a wellness community.

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WelcomeC e l e b r a t i n g t h e b o d y , m i n d a n d S P i r i t .

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our missionour mission at orlando fitness center is to

“extend the Healing Ministry of christ” by promoting the health of the whole person: body, mind and spirit.

2520 north orange avenue, suite 101 | orlando, fl 32804

Management reserves the right to temporarily close certain areas of the facility for announced special events or holidays. Please refer to our program schedule

for a listing of special events and the facilities they will occupy.

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A’njanene Moitt, fitness centre Manager ............... 407-303-8277Anjanene.Moitt@flhosp.org

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organic vs. non-organic

adventure runs in orlando

so much going on at ofc!

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Organic vs. non-organicwe have all been to the grocery store and had to decipher between the Usda organic tomatoes to the left or the non-organic cheaper tomatoesto the right. which one do you choose? conventionally grown produce generally costs less, but is organic food really safer or more nutritious?

let’s start with the basics of what the word “organic” actually means. the word organic refers to the way farmers grow and process agricultural products, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products and meat. organic farming practices are designed to encourage soil and water conservation and reduce pollution by natural means. Here are some key differences between conventional farming and organic farming:

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C e l e b r a t i n g t h e b o d y , m i n d a n d S P i r i t . nutrition

Conventional Farming

• apply chemical fertilizers to promote plant growth.

• spray synthetic insecticides to reduce pests and disease.

• Use synthetic herbicides to manage weeds.• Give animals antibiotics, growth hormones and

medications to prevent disease and spur growth.

Organic Farming

• apply natural fertilizers, such as manure or com-post, to feed soil and plants.

• spray pesticides from natural sources; use bene-ficial insects and birds, mating disruption or traps to reduce pests and disease.

• Use environmentally-generated plant-killing com-pounds; rotate crops, till, hand weed or mulch to manage weeds.

• Give animals organic feed and allow them access to the outdoors.

• Use preventive measures — such as rotational grazing, a balanced diet and clean housing — to help minimize disease.

Most people believe that organic food is safer to eat because of the lack of pesticide residue on the pro-duce, but studies are now showing that organic food is also healthier for you as well. according to the sci-encedaily (July 3, 2012), “a study conducted at the University of Barcelona shows that organic tomatoes contain higher levels of phenolic compounds than conventional tomatoes. Phenolic compounds are or-ganic molecules found in many vegetables with prov-en human health benefits. The UB’s Natural Antioxi-dant Group, headed by lecturer rosa M. lamuela, had previously demonstrated that organic tomato juice and ketchup contain higher polyphenol content than juice and ketchup made from conventionally grown tomatoes.” these polyphenols, natural antioxidants in plants, are considered to be associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular and degenerative diseases, and some forms of cancer. according to rosa M. lamuela, “the benefit of taking polyphenols through foods is

that they contain a wide variety of such molecules, which are increased.”

This would be more beneficial to your health than the intake of supplements. the reason why organic pro-duce contains more of these healthy antioxidants is because of the fertilizers they grow in. organic farm-ing doesn’t incorporate nitrogenous fertilizers, which ward off insects and other conditions, therefore, or-ganic plants respond by activating their own defense mechanisms, increasing the levels of all antioxidants in the plant. the more stress the plants suffer, the more polyphenols they produce; the more polyphenols found in your food, the more beneficial antioxidants you consume through your organic food.

the U.s. department of agriculture (Usda) has established an organic certification program that re-quires all organic foods to meet strict government standards. these standards regulate how such foods are grown, handled and processed. the Usda or-ganic seal tells you that a product is at least 95 per-cent organic. if you plan to eat organically, look for this label on food.

call to schedule a nutrition consultation with christina - (407) 303-4013.

some of the most important produce to buy organic include apples, Bell Peppers, carrots, celery, lettuce, Potatoes, strawberries.

Food Organic Price Conventional fuji apple x4 $4.89 $3.89 Bell Pepper $4.99/lb. $1.99 carrots $1.99/bag $.89 celery $3.99 $3.49 lettuce $2.99 $1.99 Potato $1.49/lb. $.99 strawberries $5.99 $4.99

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the oldest recorded form of obstacle type racing was presented thousands of years ago called the stadion which was an ancient Greek running event in the olympic Games.

today, this old tradition still lives on, but with much more excitement. obstacle racing has exploded in popularity these past few years with some added oomph; now in the form of Adventure Runs and Mud Runs.

these runs are designed to push your body and mind to the limit. one competition is even designed by the British special forces to put its competitors through the most extreme terrain/obstacles. Many adventure runs will have participants plunge into ice water (many times more ice than water), army crawl under barbed wire, jump over fire, run through a canopy of live electric wires, drudge though quick-sand-like mud, and cliff dive, on top of running the already exhausting distance.

Adrenaline junkies flock from around the world to participate in these competitions. these runs are not only designed to tests your physical strength, but your inner strength as well. at times you will feel like you can’t go on (you’re too tired, you have a cramp, the next obstacle looks too intimidating), these course obstacles can represent difficult events in life (a bad break-up, loss of a job, anything). You can either give up, or face your problem head on. finishing a race not only provides a great sense of

accomplishment, but it can also boost one’s confi-dence.

according to Outside Magazine, in 2011, as many as a million people ran obstacle races in the United states alone and the trend is growing. although, you may not be an adrenaline junkie or an extreme ath-lete, there is a race for everyone. Many adventure runs are created more for fun and less about the competition. these adventure runs, also called Fun Runs, are themed and prizes are awarded to the participants that are the most outrageously dressed.

the 5K Foam Fest is a great example; instead of ar-my-crawling under barbed wire through mud, par-ticipants slip ‘n slide through a foam pit, and instead of jumping over fire, they must jump through a giant bounce-house-like maze.

whether it be competitive or just for fun, almost all adventure runs donate a portion of the proceeds to a charity of their choice. in fact, according to the Tough Mudder website, in 2011 $2 million was raised for the wounded warrior Project. if earning a true sense of accom-plishment, enjoying the camaraderie of your fellow partici-pants, and having a great time all for a good cause seems right up your alley.

down and Dirty competitionadventure runs are great way to test your physical and mental toughness

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C e l e b r a t i n g t h e b o d y , m i n d a n d S P i r i t . Out & about

Link Here for a list of adventure runs in florida this fall.

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Link Here eden spa’s calendar.

orlando fitness center members check out the eden spa calendar for exclusive offers and special events throughout the month of september.

Renew at eden spa

Please welcome our new front desk representative, Jaclyn cubero to ofc. stop by and say Hello today!

New to the team

Congratulations to Todd Couture and his wife Olivia on the birth of their baby boy Christopher Joseph. Born August 13. We also had a raffle for the Baby Due date. The winner was Ella Morrison.

september is national Childhood Obesity awareness Month. one in three children in the U.s. is overweight. childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults. But, we can work together to create opportunities for kids to eat healthier and move more.

Keep Your child Moving

Link Here for more information.Stop by the front desk and say, “Hi.”

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1C e l e b r a t i n g t h e b o d y , m i n d a n d S P i r i t . So Much Going on!

we did it! thank you to everyone who helped make our first Backpacks for Kids campaign (as a department) a success!!! through your generous donations of items and money we were able to put together two third grade backpacks.thank you to Karen ruiz for delivering them to the collection area.

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