Let’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 113
Date: March 26, 2024

Participants: Elise Seifert, Julie Wilson, John Webster, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila Webster
Guest: Syd Vanderpool

Start Times and Segments:

[0:00:16] What’s On Your Mind: Elise and Julie revising “31 Ways to Reduce Waste in Your Homes”, a Buzzfeed article by Danielle Healy (August 13, 2023). They talk about ideas 11-20.

[0:03:38] Expanding Minds Interview: [:hysical Wellness] We interview Syd Vanderpool of SydFit Health Centre.⁠ Syd runs a boxing facility. Many members are fitness boxers. They get cardio, develop muscles and strength, and they learn a skill. There are mental health benefits, including the mindfulness associated with focusing on the moment – what is right in front of you. You don’t just engage in physical activity, you learn how to live a clean and healthy lifestyle. People start boxing and next thing you know they’re taking a holistic look at health. Boxing provides a lifestyle. Improvements are made in increments over time, which creates lasting habits with long-term benefits.

[0:24:39] Adventures of the Starving Artist: Cameron took part in a Mexican-themed staycation in a retirement home. He brushed up on Spanish to perform and found the audience singing along. One of the residents had fun guessing his age.

[0:29:20] Move That Body: Have you ever heard of Somatic exercise? We are learning about it and share a few tips.

[0:34:15] Running Popup: It’s never too old to learn. John is influenced by someone not to snap back when people make mistakes.

[0:36:44] Flipside of the Coin: We’re learning lots and enjoying our ballroom dance lessons. We talk about the experience so far.

Guest Information: Syd “the Jewel” Vanderpool is a champion boxer and certified boxing coach and trainer. He operates SydBOX and SydFIt Health Centre in Kitchener, Ontario. He trained with some of the world’s finest trainers, and with renowned athletes, including Lennox Lewis, who by coincidence lived in Kitchener and represented Canada at the Olympics. Syd fought for more than a dozen years and achieved a World #1 ranking. He brings more than 13 years of professional boxing and training experience to his members. Syd’s abilities and experiences in and out of the ring to motivate people. He shares his passion with athletes and inspired SydFit Health Centre members to achieve more than they ever thought possible.

Link to SydFit Health Centre: https://sydfithealth.ca/

Destiny Athletics Canada – Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/27e27bec

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Thanks for joining us,
(-(-_(-_-)_-)-)   Your wellness check-in team
John, Sammy, Cameron, Sheila, Elise, Isabelle, Noura and Julie