{"id":6558,"date":"2020-01-03T15:04:39","date_gmt":"2020-01-03T20:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/?p=6558"},"modified":"2020-01-03T15:04:39","modified_gmt":"2020-01-03T20:04:39","slug":"gigifit-adult-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/cleveland\/gigifit-adult-success\/","title":{"rendered":"GiGiFIT Adult SUCCESS!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>We are absolutely blown away by the amazing results from our first session of GiGiFIT Adult! Here is the report from our amazing GiGiFIT Adult Lead, Erin Alexeff!<\/p>\n

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TOGETHER, these 8 participants have worked over the last 12 weeks to collectively:<\/p>\n

lose 15 pounds<\/strong><\/p>\n

increase grip strength (measured by the dynamometer) by 21.25lbs<\/strong><\/p>\n

increase number of chest passes thrown in 1 minute by 41 throws<\/strong><\/p>\n

increase number of standing marches in 1 minute by 68 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n

improve number of push-ups (using correct form) in 1 minute from 77 total to 142 total<\/strong> (THAT IS A DIFFERENCE OF 65 COMBINED PUSH-UPS PEOPLE!)<\/p>\n

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Here are some individual personal accomplishments that CANNOT go without mention.<\/p>\n

Seconds holding a plank position with proper form:\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n

Annie<\/strong> improved from 42 seconds to 73 seconds<\/p>\n

Jennie<\/strong> improved from 21 seconds to 29 seconds<\/p>\n

(the reason we focus on this exercise is to increase trunk control, core stability, balance and upper body strength)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Number of push-ups completed in 1 minute with proper form:\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n

Tony<\/strong> improved from 5 to 15 push-ups<\/p>\n

Phil<\/strong> improved from 2 to 21 push-ups<\/p>\n

(this exercise is to increase upper body strength, core stability and trunk control)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Number of standing marches completed in 1 minute:\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n

Greg<\/strong> improved from 10 reps to 28 reps<\/p>\n

Lee<\/strong> improved from 18 reps to 33 reps<\/p>\n

(this exercise is measured to keep track of improvement in balance, core strength and lower body strength)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Hand grip measured by the dynamometer:<\/p>\n

Michelle<\/strong> improved from 27.9lbs to 37.2 lbs<\/p>\n

Amy<\/strong> improved from 37.48lbs to 40.1lbs<\/p>\n

(this is an important measurement to track overall strength, as well as a little bit of self-confidence in exercise)<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>As well as all these measurable improvements, this group of amazing individuals have worked very hard to establish a routine of working out, they have practiced teamwork through cheering on fellow participants, learned how to spot and support each other (i.e. holding hands\/exercise balls during squats) and established a culture of healthy eating at home, including drinking more water and incorporating more vegetables in every meal.<\/p>\n

I am so proud of each and every participant and how much they have grown!\u00a0 Some of my favorite ‘Best of All Moments’ from this session:<\/p>\n