{"id":12159,"date":"2019-09-27T10:23:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-27T20:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uhphawaii.org\/?p=12159"},"modified":"2020-02-14T05:05:24","modified_gmt":"2020-02-14T15:05:24","slug":"weareuhphawaii-working-out-with-dr-rolita","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uhphawaii.org\/index.php\/weareuhphawaii-working-out-with-dr-rolita\/","title":{"rendered":"#WeAreUHPHawaii: Working Out(doors) with Dr. Rolita"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12159\" class=\"elementor elementor-12159\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-625fcc5b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"625fcc5b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ac9bfcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ac9bfcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>By Vina Cristobal, University Health Partners of Hawaii<br \/>Photos submitted by Dr. Lydia Rolita<\/p><p>Caring for patients, volunteering her time at community service events and overseeing the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine Family Medicine Residency Program as its program director \u2014 for a physician, it can be overwhelming.<\/p><p>But how does Dr. Lydia Rolita de-stress from her responsibilities?<\/p><p>With boxing gloves.<\/p><p>Twice a week, at 6 a.m., she and personal trainer, Iokepa Bahilot, train at Kapiolani Park to go through some boxing techniques.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12161\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_20190821_072644.jpg?resize=300%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_20190821_072644.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_20190821_072644.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_20190821_072644.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_20190821_072644.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12160\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_20190821_070544-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_20190821_070544-1.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_20190821_070544-1.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_20190821_070544-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_20190821_070544-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p>\u201cIt\u2019s early, so the sun is rising and it\u2019s not too hot,\u201d she said, adding that they occasionally get onlookers, \u201cbut not many.\u201d<\/p><p>It also works out for her schedule, as she begins work later in the day, and it gives her more time to get ready while taking care of herself through exercise. She also runs and surfs to add variety to her workouts, adding that she \u201cdoesn\u2019t like gyms, so exercising outdoors is important [to me].\u201d<\/p><p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hv2953vh6s8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p><p>Dr. Rolita\u2019s boxing history dates back to 2004, when she was completing her Geriatric Medicine fellowship at NYU. For her, it was a \u201cgreat way to stay in shape,\u201d and \u201cadded some discipline and skill to her workout routine.\u201d She trained alongside police officers and firefighters in the same gym (WAT Gym in Manhattan) between shifts, and in the evenings, she would watch the boxing matches held at the gym.<\/p><p>\u201cI only trained in the ring, but never actually fought in a match,\u201d Dr. Rolita said. \u201c[But] I did help other girls in the gym train for their matches.\u201d<\/p><p>In fact, Dr. Rolita assisted with three different matches, which were hosted by the Hawaii chapter of the USA Boxing League. She performed physical exams and took care of injuries before and during their matches.<\/p><p>The boxing league is overseen by the U.S. Olympic organization and involves elementary, intermediate and high school-aged children from all communities. Sometimes, local MMA fighter Max Holloway will make appearances at the matches \u2014 \u201ca lot of kids look up to him,\u201d Dr. Rolita said.<\/p><p>During the February 2019 match at Wahiawa Intermediate School, she checked to make sure participants were qualified to fight before they entered the ring.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12167\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_0106.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_0106.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_0106.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_0106.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_0106.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12168\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_0173.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_0173.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_0173.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_0173.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/uhphawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_0173.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p>\u201cIt\u2019s a lot of fun working with the kids,\u201d Dr. Rolita said. \u201cMany of [the kids] come from underserved areas, and this is a big passion for them being involved in something that requires discipline, but it\u2019s still fun. It\u2019s great for the parents too, as they can go after school. They\u2019re all so respectful and dedicated. It\u2019s really an honor to witness. Giving back to the community is very fulfilling.\u201d<\/p><p>She added that other physicians should consider volunteering for this organization.<\/p><p>\u201cThey provide special ringside doctor training and are always looking for physicians to help out,\u201d Dr. Rolita said. \u201cAnyone can contact me if they are interested.\u201d<\/p><p>For those that are still finding the work-life balance, Dr. Rolita definitely understands how much of a struggle it can be.<\/p><p>\u201cIt\u2019s always hard to balance work and exercise, but I just have to make a commitment and put my exercise time first,\u201d she said. \u201cFinding something you like to do and sticking to it no matter what \u2014 [that] is important. 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