Editor’s Note: The Strive to Thrive competition launched in January 2020 after nine local contestants were chosen by Richland Source and OhioHealth Ontario Health & Fitness to compete in a 12-week weight loss challenge. MANSFIELD – After seven months of exercise, waiting through delays due to COVID-19 and contestants maintaining self-discipline, the Strive to Thrive […]
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Strive to Thrive final contestant standings
The Strive to Thrive contest officially came to a close this week. Based on the relative change of body fat percentage, Sue Hunt won after a relative change of 10.6% followed by Justin Brant with 9.2%. STORIES ABOUT THE CONTESTANTS:
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Strive to Thrive blog: Exercise for Stress Relief
Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by AJ Beddow, Exercise Physiologist at OhioHealth and Strive to Thrive personal trainer. To put it mildly, 2020 has been a chaotic year. COVID-19 has forced us to change many of our daily routines and the way we go about our lives. Facemasks have turned our friends into strangers. […]
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Strive to Thrive blog: Getting back on track
Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Emily Freeman, Exercise Physiologist at OhioHealth and Strive to Thrive personal trainer. In January of 2020 you made health and fitness resolutions. During this time, you were committed to eating right and making time to exercise. And then, just when everything was going well, Murphy arrived with his […]
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Strive to Thrive contest resumes after OhioHealth Ontario Health & Fitness reopens
MANSFIELD — After 10 weeks of being on pause, the Strive to Thrive contest will resume on Aug. 10 and close out the final three weeks of the competition. In March, the competition came to an abrupt and unexpected halt due to COVID-19 shutting down many facilities, gyms included. While Gov. Mike DeWine allowed gyms […]
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Strive to Thrive quarantine workout #6
Reduce chronic back pain and fatigue with this gentle workout designed to stretch and strengthen the postural muscles of the body. Watch the video below to follow along or scroll down to see the step-by-step instructions. Options provided for chair, standing or floor variations of the exercises. You can use of a bolster (blanket or […]
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From a pack a day to none—Strive to Thrive contestant quit smoking prior to competition
MANSFIELD – Strive to Thrive contestant Tia Angelo used to smoke a pack of cigarettes in one day, but since before joining the contest, not so much as a single cigarette has touched her hands. Angelo, 31, has been an “on and off” smoker for 10 years after having social influence from family and friends. […]
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Strive to Thrive quarantine workout #5
This 10 for 10 guided, home workout will have you doing 10 exercises with 10 reps for each. Always make sure to check with you doctor before beginning an exercise routine and warmup for 5 minutes with gentle movements (marching in place, shoulder rolls, arm swings, hip circles, etc.) Perform 10 exercises for 10 reps […]
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Strive to Thrive quarantine workout #4
This full body stretching session can help relax muscles, relieve stress or tension, and keep your body limber. Consult a physician before beginning any exercise program and always listen to your body, moving at your own pace. It is important to note that stretching should be gentle and comfortable, never painful! Ease into each motion […]
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Soccer enthusiast hopes to play again after Strive to Thrive
MANSFIELD — Sue Hunt works as an administrative assistant at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital during the week and spends her time in Columbus at the Mapfre Stadium on the weekends. “I have people that ask me if I was a soccer mom and it’s, ‘no, my son is a soccer orphan,’” Hunt said with a laugh. […]