Bio

Jackie has been in the fitness industry for over 13 years.  She has a degree in Sport Management with a minor in Fitness.  She worked at Reebok Sports Club/NY for 8 years as a manager and as one of the top trainers.  Four years ago she started her own business doing training in peoples homes and lifestyle coaching.  Jackie is certified as a Health and Fitness Specialist through ACSM.  She is also a Holistic Lifestyle Coach and a Pre/Post Natal Trainer.  Her clients range in age from teens to elderly.  She has experience working with small groups and training one on one.  Jackie has worked with athletes, pregnant women, moms trying to lose their baby weight, people with all types of injuries as well as general fitness.  Jackie loves helping people get balance back in their lives through diet and exercise.  If your interested in signing up please email JackieRuiz25@gmail.com  for more information.  Also please check out her blog for fitness news and updates. 

**Right now there are December specials for packages that include her Women's Weight Loss Class and/or private sessions. Give the give of health for the holidays including yourself! 

Contact Info:

http://completewellnessandfitness.blogspot.com

JackieRuiz25@gmail.com

Tele # (516) 603-6863

Pancreatic Cancer Exercise Class - Columbus Day

Monday October 8th 5PM 

Come down for a workout with the family to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer. The class will be held on the exercise path at Greis Park for 45 minutes. Bring the little ones to join in on some exercise. I will be doing the walk on October 14th in memory of my father Pat DiFrancisco. 

Cost: $5 Donation (or more if you choose to give more) cash or checks made payable to: The Lustgarten Foundation  - 100% of the proceeds will go towards research in fighting this disease.

If you’re unable to attend the exercise class and just want to make a donation contact me via email for my personal page link information. 

JackieRuiz25@gmail.com

Guest blog Paige Taylor - article on the benefits of Middle-Age Fitness

The Benefits of Middle-Aged Fitness

Currently, many Americans are living longer than ever before. In fact, the average life expectancy in America has now expanded beyond the age of 78 years old, which is up from under 74 back in 1980. Unfortunately, this does not mean that Americans are living better or healthier. Recent research has shown that along with the rising life expectancy, Americans are also experiencing an increase in chronic illnesses such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Additionally, these diseases are especially prominent in younger people, therefore making them not only a problem associated with the elderly.

For many people, this means that they will be living longer but with a higher rate of chronic diseases that will have a significant impact upon their quality of life. While this truth seems sad, recent research points to the idea that this does not have to be anyone’s reality. By taking the necessary steps during middle age to plan for ways to ward off chronic diseases, a person can begin to make changes that will increase their state of health. Additionally, beginning an exercise program during middle age can offer significant benefits for people who have not previously followed an exercise program.

In a study that was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, the details of a group of middle-aged women were gathered from their medical records to find out the impact of exercise on a person’s health as they age. At the beginning of the study, each person was set into a group based upon their performance on a physical fitness test. Then, their medical records were studied after a decade in order to find out how exercise would affect a person’s overall health over a long period of time.

The results of this study showed that the least fit of the people in the study also were the most likely to have experienced chronic illnesses earlier in the aging process. Some of these diseases included Alzheimer’s, lung cancer and heart disease. While the more fit adults who participated in the study did eventually experience these diseases, they occurred at lower rates and at a higher age level than the least fit group. Additionally, the fittest group of people in the study only developed these chronic diseases in the last five years or so of their lives.

While some people may find it upsetting that everyone in the study did eventually fall ill, researchers stress the point that being in good physical shape did reduce the amount of time that people were actually sick. This shows that physical activity in the middle-aged is a primary factor in how many years a person will experience the best quality of life. Although aging is a complicated process that involves many factors, it is clear that a person’s efforts to live a healthy life that includes exercise can offer dramatic benefits that are associated with less chronic diseases later in life. Treatment centers are available to those is need struggling with body image, eating disorders and obesity issues.

Complete Wellness & Fitness LLC

Fall Classs Schedule

• Outdoor Boot Camp 6:30PM (Sept 10 - Oct 1st) @ Greis Park on exercise path 
• Wednesday night 7PM @ Tropix Studio 
• Friday morning 9:30AM @ Tropix Studio 
• Saturday morning 9:30AM @ Tropix Studio 

There is room still open in all my classes, message me for more information and for a free trial class. I'm also available for private training sessions and nutritional couseling. JackieRuiz25@gmail.com 

Outdoor Boot Camp Class at Greis Park in Lynbrook

                                                            

Monday nights 7-8PM
Greis Park starting June 18th- August 6th (8 weeks)
$10 drop in rate or $70 for the entire session. 
Space is limited sign up today! 

 **The class will be a total body workout including flexibility, strength and cardio. It’s for all fitness levels to help with weight loss, toning and to increase your endurance. Space is limited to 20 students max per class so email me today to reserve your spot or for more information. JackieRuiz25@gmail.com

***Jackie has been in the fitness industry for over twelve years. She worked at Reebok Sports Club/NY in Manhattan for eight years as a manager and as one of the top trainers. Jackie is certified as a Health and Fitness Specialist through ACSM. She is also a Holistic Lifestyle Coach and a Pre/Post Natal Trainer. Jackie loves helping people get balance back in their lives through diet and exercise.

My new weekly schedule for classes

Rok Health & Fitness Club - HIIT Training class Coed

Tuesday night @ 6:30PM

Friday morning @ 9:30AM

Tropix Dance Studio - Women's Weight loss class

Wednesday night @ 7:30PM

Saturday morning @ 9:30AM

New class in the Lynbrook area

Starting on March 20th I will be teaching at ROK Health & Fitness Club in East Rockaway. Below is a description of the class along with the pricing for non-members. Sign ups in the beginning are required so please email me if you would like to sign up for the first week of classes. I will be teaching Tuesday night @ 6:30PM and Friday morning at 9:30AM. Hope to see you guys at the new location! I will also be continuing my regular classes at Tropix.

ROK HIIT is a High Intensity Interval Training program. You will be taken through a total body strength workout with cardio intervals throughout each session, to help maximum your efforts during the workout. This program will help you take your fitness to the next level. It is a small group setting led by a personal trainer to help burn fat, tone your body, increase your endurance and strength, and get the results you want.

This program is being led by Jackie Ruiz. Jackie has been in the fitness industry for over fifteen years. She worked at Reebok Sports Club/NY in Manhattan as a manager and as one of the top trainers. Jackie is certified as a Health and Fitness Specialist through ACSM. She is also a Holistic Lifestyle Coach and a Pre/Post Natal Trainer. Jackie loves helping people get balance back in their lives through diet and exercise.

Along with signing up for this program, if you purchase a package you will receive a FREE Lifestyle Assessment. This assessment will look at all areas including your diet, sleep patterns, stress levels and hydration. In order to get the results you want this added service will help you get there quicker and teach you the tools to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

This program requires a sign up, which will be done at the front desk of the club. The program costs $10.00 per session for ROK members. The fee to non ROK members will be $20.00 per session (DROP IN RATE). There will also be a 10 session card available for $15.00 per session for non ROK members ($150 for 10 classes). The program will run on Tuesday night 6:30 pm, and Friday mornings at 9:30am.

As always ROK Health and Fitness concentrates on result driven programs. ROK HIIT is one of those programs. Sign up today for the upcoming program!

Great Article by Katrina Evans

Surpassing Cancer with Nutrition and Exercise - Guest Writer!

Making the right food choices as well as exercising regularly, is important for everyone, but it is especially important for those with cancer. Cancer patients who eat healthy foods and participate in some form of regular exercise may have a higher chance of recovery, and it will help you to feel fit, both physically and mentally.

At first, while experiencing the adverse symptoms, especially from aggressive cancers like lung cancer or pancreatic cancer, it may be difficult to eat right or exercise. However, keep in mind that no movement at all and not eating properly will cause you to feel weaker. Start feeling better again by setting up your nutritional meal plan and exercise plan to bring back your energy and strength needed to recover.

You don’t have to make elaborate plans to get started. For exercise, you can do easy things, at first, like walking or range of motion exercises. When coming up with a meal plan, some key ideas to keep in mind are to stay away from foods that are fried and greasy, foods that contain added sugar, and that are processed. Eat low fat proteins like skinless chicken breast or fish, and eat high fiber foods like oatmeal and 100% whole wheat bread. Choosing foods that are high in antioxidants, phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals will be of great benefit. The foods that are the highest in these areas are the foods that are the most colorful. Eating the right things will boost your immune system and help your body to heal.

Many who have been through the trials of dealing with cancer have come through it all feeling better than when they were first diagnosed. One runner and cancer survivor, Tina Anderson, through eating properly and exercising, feels stronger and healthier than ever as reported by Omaha’s favorite news source, KETV7. She even runs marathons. By following your doctor's recommendations on exercise and diet, and by applying that advice in your life, cancer patients will feel healthier, stronger, and be on the road to recovery.

Katrina Evans is a recent college graduate and aspiring writer especially fascinated with health and wellness. She enjoys making a difference in people’s lives providing whatever support she can observing how devastating cancer can be for people and their families. Katrina also likes running, rock climbing and listening to cool podcasts.