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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-10-28, Page 21Clinton News -Record I W;1)RI'1)HATI♦/;.TII►:111.1 TH STANDARD -ME RAI FIELD BIY.I.►. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1987 SECOND SECTION fi 77,1 6 Clinton By David Emslie CLINTON - In this day and age off physical fitness awareness, a large group of Clinto- nians are getting their regular doses of exer- cise through Bodyfit programs. Bodyfit, by Marg Borthwick and Co., is a national company that has been in existence for 10 years. Approximately 120 instructors teach the various programs in over 600 loca- tions across Canada. Working out of the Clinton area are Eleanor Ritchie, who instructs Trim -A -Size, and Viv Cappelli, a Body Stretch instructor. Both instructors got their start after being participants in Bodyfit courses. Mrs. Cappelli, whose course involves more choreographed dance steps, had danc- ing experience with a number of different dance methods, including tap, jazz, ballet and step dancing. This training helped when, after belonging to the course for a number of years, she decided to become an instructor. "I was told by more than one person that I should teach. I went to training, and they were quite pleased with what I could do," she said. Mrs. Cappelli taught three classes when she first began as an instructor four years ago. One Trim -A -Size class was held in Blyth, as well as Trim -A -Size and Body Stretch courses in Clinton. However, the Blyth class was not too popular, and ended up being cancelled, while one of the Clinton courses, a morning class, also dwindled in popularity. Currently, Mrs. Cappelli teaches two Body Stretch classes a week in Clinton, as well as a combination Trim-A-Size—Body Stretch course in Vanastra over the winter. She also teaches a six week Trim -A -Size course at St. Joseph's Separate School dur- ing the year. Mrs. Ritchie got her start when the in- structor of a class she was participating in decided to resign. After being asked if she was interested, Mrs. Ritchie went through the training and took over the class, approx- irnately five years ago. Although the first class she instructed was in Holmesville, she ended up teaching the Clinton course. Aside from Mrs. Ritchie's Monday and Wednesday classes in Clinton, she also teaches an early bird class in Goderich twice a week that runs from 6:30 to 7:30 in the morning. Once 40 pounds overweight and out of shape, Mrs. Ritchie had some previous training in weight loss and physical fitness with a group called Counter Weight. She feels that the fact she lost those 40 pounds 15 years ago, and was a lecturer with Counter Weight for eight years, helps her students to relate to her teaching. "•It is encouraging to them to have an in- structor who knows how hard it is to get started," she said. While the instructors work to get their pupils fit, and keep them fit, they are also put through three Bodyfit workshops themselves over the year. At these workshops instructors are provided with the music for their courses, and are given fitness training on working different muscle groups and saftey measures that have to be taken. Although both Clinton instructors are trained by the same company, their courses vary in a number of different ways. Mrs. Cappelli noted that while anybody can join her course, it is primarily for those who don't like as strenuous a workout as other course would provide. The Body Stretch course is known as low level or bounceless aerobics, in that one foot is always left on the floor during exercise. Another difference is in the method of ex- ercise. "With Body Stretch there are choreographed dance steps that you have to learn. They are all choreographed to music, and they have to be taught, they can't just he done," Mrs. Capelli explained. Mrs. Ritchie agreed her course is dif- ferent in that it is a simpler, less structured program where people can workout without having to worry about counting their steps. "I think that's why it is popular; it's easy to pick up. It's a simplified, good workout to music from day one," said Mrs. Ritchie. She added that her course is also adap- table, and because of this adaptability, the pupils in her class range from their teens right up to 57 years old. "They can do it at their own level, and walk when they need a rest. It's a very adap- table program," Mrs. Ritchie commented. She explained her course concentrates primarily on three areas. The first category is endurance through aerobic exercise whereby the lungs and heart get a full cardio -vascular workout, and the heart rate is raised to a training level. Muscle strength and muscle tone are worked on through floor exercises. The final area is flexibility, and this is worked on through stretching. For a regular class, Mrs. Ritchie has her pupils begin at a walk level to warm up the muscles. Once the muscles are warmed up, the class begins stretching. A low level car- dio workout follows, and this gradually builds up to a high working level. This level is maintained for approximately 20 minutes, before the pupils begin to work down to a low level. Stretching is carried out again while the muscles are cooling down. After this portion of the class, which lasts approxiinately 35 minutes, they take to the floor for a workout on all of the main muscle groups. After these exercises, a series of cool down stretches take place to close out the class. A regular Body Stretch class with Mrs. Cappelli follows generally the same format. After a warm up and some stretching, things get a bit faster with moving stret- ches. Then the class will flow from pre - cardio workouts, to cardio workouts, before going into a pre -cool down stage. Once the cool down is completed, and some stretching takes place, the class final „17117.7 ,.i �a.ri Rnii�1�. eatehes fitness b stretch, the class finishes up with a relaxa Kf �, 'z;” °, ,,,....:. tion stage. This stage in an interesting difference bet- ween the two classes. While on the floor the students are taught to tighten their muscles, then relax. _ "I like to do that one in the dark. I turn out the lights, and the ladies listen to my voice and the music. I usually have trouble get- ting them up after that," Mrs. Cappelli said. With approximately 40 people in the Trim - A -Size course, and 12 in Body Stretch, the in- structors have to closely monitor their, students to make sure they aren't working beyond their level. Mrs. Cappelli explained, "I just warn them not to do anything over and above what their bodies tell them." If the students are feeling too strained, they can walk or jog to keep warrn. Another method she uses of monitoring the class is checking their heart rates. "I can tell when they tell me their rates whether they are working or slouching. If I find it (heart rate) is too high, I tell them to cool it. I tell them to slow it down, and don't push too hard." Mrs. Ritchie also stresses that the class should work at their own level. After they have done the high level aerobics, she walks the class, and gets them to count their heart rate while walking. "That way I can see if they are at the pro- per level. I monitor every class," she said. In parting, Mrs. Ritchie stressed that men, too, are welcome to attend any of the classes which run on Monday and Wednes- day nights from 7 to 8 p.m. Body Stretch is held at St. Joseph's Separate School, and Trim -A -Size runs at Central Huron Secon- dary School. In extending her invitation to men, Mrs. Ritchie said, "I think they partly don't realize what we do. It's a very, very good workout, but it's hard to get them out to try it." With the latest craze for physical fitness catching on, two Bodyfit instructors in Clinton are keeping themselves busy. Vivian Cappelli (top) has about 14 people in her class, and has gathered a group of regulars over her four years of teaching Body Stretch. Eleanor Rit- chie, a Trim -A -Size instructor, takes at least 40 people through a workout twice a week at Central Huron Secondary School. (David Emslie photo I While Viv Cappelli's course might be aimed at those who dop't want Both instructors agreed that Body Stretch is more difficult in this too strenuous of a workout, those in her class have to be alert to aspect. (David Emslie photo) follow the choreo:.ra i hed ste '-s which are r . rt of the xer is • -, DEIVID EMSLIE If you happen to see me around town, and I'm a little red-faced, it's only because I'm embarrassed by my own stupidity. After begging for some sports input from the public for a few weeks, and centring out minor hockey as an area I need help in, I discovered this past weekend why I'm not getting any news. The season hasn't started. Well, the exhibition season did get underway on Friday when the Clinton Ban- tams hosted the team from St. Marys. Un- fortunately for Clinton, the team from St. Marys are a level up, and they had played eight games before coming to this town. The final score showed this disadvan- tage as the Bantams lost their first exhibi- tion game 14-3. The Pee Wee House League got their ex- hibition season underway on Saturday with a 4-2 win. Looking to the higher leagues, the Junior D Mustangs had another bad weekend as a lack of players continues to haunt them. On Friday night they lost a home game to Seaforth by a 7-3 score. Derek Jefferson, Mark LaPorte and Shane Carter scored for the locals. With only 10 players out for their Satur- day night game against Wellesley, the Mustangs were defeated 14-4. .To make things worse, out of.the 10 who went to the game, four were brought home injured. Scoring against Wellesley were Mark LaPorte with two, Dean Lawrie and Derek Jefferson. This Friday, October 30, the Mustangs will host the team from Wellesley at 8:30 p.m., and on Sunday they will travel to Lambeth for a 7:15 start. Lawn Bowling Sticking to the local sports scene for this week's column, I received a news release from the Clinton Lawn Bowling Club. According to the release, mini -lottery draws, worth $125, are still taking place at the Royal Bank in Clinton each Wednesday. Over the past three weeks the winners have been Brian Waikom, Frank Cook and George Wright. On top of announcing the winners, the release pointed out that the new club house in now well furnished, and boasts a modern and well equipped kitchen. It is now available for rent and any interested parties should call 482-9434. Central Huron Finally, over at Central Huron Secon- dary School, there was some good news and some bad news over the week. Beginning with the bad news, the .Junior Redmen football team lost a heart breaker to Norwell last Thursday by a 12-3 score. This dropped their record to two wins and three losses for the season. They will tackle the tough Goderich Vikings for their season ender in Goderich later this week. The season is also on the line for the Junior Girls basketball team after two losses last week. The girls dropped two close games, los- ing 41-37 on Monday against F. E. Madill, and 37-35 to Listowel on Thursday. As the team now has a four win and five loss record, they will have to win their re- maining two games to make the playoffs. Finally, for the good news. At the Huron - Perth cross country championships held recently, CHS.S fielded two championship teams. I'll have more news for you on this next week, along with team pictures. Holy Rollers bowl them over Wednesday Night Mixed Holy Rollers Foul Ups Ball .Jams Hits and Misses Lucky Strikes Gutter Dusters Corner Pins Aces 22 21 20 20 15 15 15 12 Edna Atkinson had the high single for the ladies on October 21 with 252, while Dorothy Airdrie had both the high triple and the high average with scores of 650 and 194 respectively. Clinton and Area Ladies Classic Concentration 21 High Rollers 21 Win, hose or Draw 21 Fandago 17 Cathy Connolly had a good day of bowling on October 20 with the high single of 263 and the high triple of 689, while Karen Pounder had the high average of 223. The 50-50 draw winner was Kittie McGregor, and Janet Stillson was the hidden score winner. Those ladies who bowled games over 200 included: Nancy Sue San, 242; Blanche Mussche, 205; Kittie McGregor, 260, 200; Betty Kelly, 225; Irene Thalen, 253, 216; Cathy Connolly, 263, 247; Kathy Black, 205; Karen Armstrong, 207, 210. Tuesday Afternoon ladies Lexte's Larks 39 Grace's Geese 38 Nancy's Pink Flamingoes 35 Ruby's Robins 35 Mary's Magpies 34 Evelyn's Eagles 34 Turn to page 2A e