GET IN BETTER SHAPE WITHIN 6 WEEKS THE POWER OF CROSSFIT
What do you hope to accomplish when you start a new exercise routine? Many of us aim to become stronger, lose weight, or improve our overall health. What if there was a way to accomplish these goals in six weeks of training? That’s what CrossFit does when properly performed. For those unfamiliar, CrossFit is a form of high-intensity interval training that combines elements of weightlifting, gymnastics, and metabolic conditioning. It was designed in 2000 to help athletes improve their cardiovascular and respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, coordination, and agility. Since then, many gyms have become fully dedicated to CrossFit programs and classes. Walking into a CrossFit gym or class for the first time can be intimidating. For years, the thought was that CrossFit was intended for bodybuilders and athletes only, but anyone can benefit from these activities if they make a dedicated effort. When you initially begin CrossFit, the best results occur through two or three exercises per week. If you’re already in great shape, you can benefit by increasing your frequency, as long as you maintain a rest day between each workout day. If you fail to leave yourself enough recovery time, you’ll overwork your body and become susceptible to injuries. It doesn’t take long to see results once you start a CrossFit program. Many CrossFit classes include some form of weightlifting and resistance training,
which will help you build muscle and grow stronger. Since these exercises are often high-intensity, you’ll burn even more calories than you would during a standard workout. Many of the activities will increase your heart rate, which improves cardiovascular health. CrossFit has risks, but you can have a safe and enjoyable workout by taking proper precautions. Don’t push yourself too hard; stop the activity if you notice pain. CrossFit training can be incredibly rewarding and beneficial when done right!
DJ Casey Kasem Died Surrounded by Family Drama AN ESTATE BATTLE WORTHY OF ‘SCOOBY-DOO’
There weren’t any ghosts or masked real estate agents involved in the battle over DJ Casey Kasem’s estate, but the drama his death caused was certainly worthy of a TV script! Since Kasem voiced Shaggy for almost 30 years, “Scooby-Doo” has our vote for the adaptation.
Then, his wife (“Cheers” actress Jean Kasem) refused to let them see their father in his final days. Jean also denied Kerri her legal right to make medical decisions for her dad, triggering a legal firestorm. Kerri went to court to fight for her rights. In 2014, a California court named her as her father’s temporary conservator. Jean fled the state with Kasem during the suit, but she couldn’t outrun the law. In the summer of 2014, Kerri followed her father’s written wishes and ended his life support. This story may sound like it was made for television, but we see versions of it play out all the time at our office. Disputes over wills and trusts happen within ordinary families every day. Sometimes, the executor of an estate handles assets unfairly, a person named as power of attorney abuses their authority, or two family
Kasem’s story is a tragedy all-around. He passed away in 2014 after a seven-year battle with dementia, but the trouble started before he died. When Kasem was diagnosed in 2007, he took legal steps to ensure his family would make the right health care decisions for him after he became incapacitated. One of those steps was creating a health care directive that empowered his daughter, Kerri Kasem, to dictate his medical care — including taking him off of life support. Then, something happened that Kasem probably couldn’t have predicted: His family fell into chaos. Accounts of exactly what happened vary, but it seems that Kasem cut his children off financially in 2012.
members disagree over who should become a guardian or conservator. All of these situations can end up in court, and when they do, a great lawyer can make the difference between a win and a loss. If you know someone in the middle of an estate battle, send them to our office — our team of experts can help. –Kevin Mottley
2 | (804) 823-2011
Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator