Category Archives: Health & Fitness

Underwood Park CrossFit, Small Business Of The Year, Has Group And Personal Training

January 16, 2020January 17, 2020

Lauren Grogan left Michael Plank far right with son Harvey and daughter Diana at their Ft Edward training center, Underwood Park Crossfit.

By Jill Nagy
Underwood Park CrossFit of Fort Edward was named a 2019 Small Business of the Year in Washington County by the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Washington County Local Development Corporation. They were also nominated as Ethical Business of the Year by the Adirondack Samaritan Counselling Center and will know next April whether they receive that honor as well.
Also in 2019, the gym was selected as the second best health and wellness business by the Glens Falls Post-Star and co-owner and head coach Michael Plank was named to the list of 20 under 40 by the same newspaper. His wife and co-owner, Lauren Grogan, made that list in 2018.
Plank declared himself “honored and humbled” by the awards.

Go-For Fitness In South Glens Falls Expands Its Classes, ServicesAnd Staff Certifications

January 16, 2020January 17, 2020

Go-For Fitness in South Glens Falls has eight instructors and teaches approximately 50 group exercise classes a week. It recently expanded classes and services.

By Andrea Harwood Palmer
Kathy Scherer, owner of Go-For Fitness in South Glens Falls, is expanding classes and services for the new year.
The fitness center has eight instructors and teaches around 50 group exercise classes a week.
“One misconception out there is that we are a ladies gym. We are not just a ladies gym. We have many male members and would like to attract more. We’d really like to attract more male instructors too,” said Scherer. “It’s not just for women. Everyone is welcome.”
The staff recently went through Barre certification through Barre Above.
“It’s a fusion of ballet, pilates, body weight strength training and leg work, while using the barre for balance. It’s a different take on group exercise. We’re using body weight, with a focus on balance and strength. It has a wide appeal. Anyone can do it,” said Scherer.

ADK CrossFit In Glens Falls Opens A New Facility Above Its Downtown Location

January 16, 2020January 17, 2020

Israel Del Toro, the owner of the ADK CrossFit, has opened a second gym, ADK Fit, a 24-hour fitness facility located above ADK CrossFit at 80 Glen St., Glens Falls.

ADK CrossFit In Glens Falls Opens A New Facility Above Its Downtown Location
by Andrea Harwood Palmer
Israel Del Toro has opened his second gym in the heart of downtown Glens Falls.
ADK Fit is a 24-hour fitness facility located above Del Toro’s ADK CrossFit gym.
The expansive space is 6,000 square feet, located at 80 Glen St., between NBT Bank and J.E. Sawyer & Co.
ADK CrossFit has been open just under eight years, and moved to its downtown Glens Falls location about a year ago.
“The best part about CrossFit is it’s a nice big community,” said Del Toro. “Everybody knows everybody. Everybody’s very friendly with each other. There’s no drama or issues. Nobody judges anyone, nobody cares what anyone can or can’t do.”

Irongate Is A Rare Breed As An Independent Family Medical Practice In Capital Region

January 16, 2019January 17, 2019

Dr. Robert Reeves, center, president of Irongate Family Practice, poses with Drs. David Cunningham, left; Alex Aarons, to his right; Anne Evans and Robert Evans at the group offices.

By Christine Graf

Founded in the late 1960s by Dr. William Tedesco, Irongate Family Practice in Glens Falls is one of the largest independent medical practices in the area. It is owned by Irongate’s 11 board-certified family physicians.

“We all play a role in this,” said Irongate president Dr. Robert Reeves. “We are all partners in the practice. It’s a shared responsibility, and we all have different roles within the organization.”

In addition to 11 physicians, Irongate has 18 nurse practitioners and physician assistants. They also employ 100 nurses and support staff members.

Wearable Tracking Devices Can Provide Good Info For Personal Trainers And Their Clients

January 16, 2019January 17, 2019

Holly Zelenkewich, owner of Healthy PhysZeke, a personal training business.
©2019 Saratoga Photographer.com

By Susan E. Campbell

Fitness trainers have found that while wearable devices are fun and useful tools for tracking progress, there is nothing like the personal touch for motivating clients to meet their goals.

Fitness tracker devices count steps walked, calories burned, heart rate, sleep patterns, and more. Many sync data to cell phones or other devices though mobile apps that can be shared with friends and personal trainers.

Some believe “wearables” have led to better health or greater weight loss, although results can vary among different age and lifestyle groups when compared with the old-fashioned methods. A study published by the JAMA Network in 2016 concluded there was less weight loss among 471 adult users when compared to a control group.

Putting Health In Policy Making Makes New York First Age-Friendly State In The Country

January 10, 2018January 11, 2018

New York state has been designated the first age-friendly state in the nation by the AARP and the World Health Organization. This achievement is a result of a directive to include health in state agency policy-making, an effort that will result in more livable communities for people of all ages and enable more New Yorkers to age comfortably in their homes.

“This administration has worked to create livable communities that support the unique needs of seniors and improve quality of life for all New Yorkers,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. “As we continue to support community development efforts that deliver health and wellness opportunities for residents, we are honored to be recognized by two of the world’s most prestigious organizations for establishing New York as the first age-friendly state in the nation.”

In order to achieve this designation, New York ranked high in the eight age-friendly and livable community domains outlined by WHO and AARP, which include: outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, work and civic engagement, communication and information, and community and health services.

Glens Falls Hospital To Sell Dialysis Service To National Group That Will Have Local Office

January 10, 2018January 11, 2018

With a goal of ensuring long-term, regional availability of the broadest array of healthcare services possible, Glens Falls Hospital has reached an agreement to sell its renal dialysis service to DCI (Dialysis Clinic Inc.), a leading nonprofit dialysis provider.

DCI cares for more than 15,000 dialysis patients in more than 230 centers across the country, including locations in Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park and Albany. The sale is contingent upon approval by the state Department of Health.

Patients are not expected to experience any changes to their treatment regimen. DCI will own and operate the Renal Dialysis Center on Broad Street in Glens Falls, and provide inpatient dialysis services at the hospital.

The GYM Moves To Queensbury, Offering Clients More Space And New Equipment

January 10, 2018January 11, 2018

The GYM has moved from South Glen s Falls to new space at 762 Upper Glen St. in the Queensbury Shopping Plaza. The facility offers more space, new equipment and athletic trainers.
Photo by Jesse Winters

By Rachel Phillips

With the start of 2018 comes new year’s resolutions, and the GYM, which opened on Dec. 18, is ready to help people meet their fitness goals.

The GYM located in South Glens Falls in 2014. The popularity and success caused the business to outgrow its space. Now located at 762 Upper Glen St. in the Queensbury Shopping Plaza, the new, 7,300-square-foot facility offers members a larger facility, new equipment and an athletic trainer, T.J. Harrington, who once worked with the then-Anaheim Angels professional baseball team, and a physical therapist, Adam Lewis.

Unlike a standard gym, where members are left to work out independently, the GYM operates more like a training facility. When members first sign up, they receive an assessment, wherein a trainer determines what their personal fitness goals are and helps them set a schedule in order to achieve them.

From there, members are carefully supervised and attended by a professional trainer, who assures they’re utilizing the proper techniques in their workouts.

South Glens Falls Fitness Studio Uses Pole Dancing To Get People Fit, Instill Confidence

January 10, 2018January 11, 2018

Studio Chrome in South Glens Falls has been attracting a growing clientele looking for a different way to get in shape. It offers a pole dancing program in addition to traditional workouts.
Photo by Jesse Winters

By Maureen Werther

Since its opening in April, Studio Chrome at 164 Saratoga Ave. in South Glens Falls has been attracting a growing clientele looking for a different way to get in shape.

Owner Terri Murray has incorporated pole dancing for clients seeking something different.

According to Murray, Studio Chrome is the first fitness studio of its kind in the area that uses pole dancing. She said that it is more than dancing and fitness. It’s also about confidence, self-esteem and camaraderie.

Referred to as “pole sports,” the routine is recognized by the Global Association of International Sports Federation as an official performance sport, and it is even being considered as a future Olympic sport. It involves acrobatics and dance moves on a vertical pole.

The Center For Occupational Health Helps Companies Monitor Health And Safety Issues

January 12, 2017November 8, 2017

This is the Wilton office of the Center for Occupational Health and Safety. The agency helps businesses throughout the region maintain quality workplace health care. ©2017 Saratoga Photographer.com By Susan E. Campbell The greatest asset a business has is...