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By Cole McNannasports@sealynews.com

A new year is the perfect opportunity to set goals for improvement in the coming 12 months and although some are difficult to hold up, theyll all pay off in the end.

If staying in shape is on your list, Chris Carlile, owner and operator of Fitness FX in Sealy and Houston, offered a few tips to staying on pace.

Its not about how much you lift like youre trying to be a body builder, he said. Its the consistency of getting into the gym and doing something every day, even if its just 30 minutes to burn some calories. And if you really want to see results, that consistency needs to be combined with a better diet. (Its as simple as) just cutting the portion sizes down; If you want to lose weight, both need to happen.

He agreed that it certainly does get busier in this stretch from Christmas to around halfway through January, and will pick up again around September with school back in full swing, but the overcrowded weight rooms shouldnt be the deterring factor from missing your goals.

For people who are scared to come to the gym, most often theyre intimidated either by the machines or the other people there and for those scared of the other people, I ask what are you going to the gym for, yourself or the other people? Carlile posed. Are you more worried about your successes or other people seeing you? If you just focus on yourself, youll eventually get to the point where youre the one intimidating the other people.

He said the Fitness FX locations on 203 Meyer Street in Sealy and 7510 Lawndale Street in Houston are waving the initiation and start-up fees for new sign-ups before Jan. 10 to help people get a positive start to their new year and fitness goals.

Fitness FX offers group training, personal training and group exercise programs and offers multiple membership options to curtail to anyones criteria.

For more information, visit fitnessfx.net or call 888-FITFX-70 (888-348-3970).

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Princeton Hikes!: 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan 11. Wachusett Southwest. 4 miles, moderate. Meet at Westminster Road/Admin Road trail head. Windmills, Harrington, Jack Frost, Powerline to Mountainside Cafe. 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Mountainside Caf Loop. 2.5 miles, easy-moderate. Meet at Meet at Westminster Road/Admin Road trail head. 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Surprise hike. 4-5 miles, moderate. The group will take advantage of whatever snow/ice conditions available at this time. Details will be send to the email list, TrailAroundPrincetonMA@gmail.com.

Public Pitch Party: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11; Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main St., Holden. Admission is $4. A penny table of home-baked goods, attendance prizes and refreshments will be available. For more information, email holdengrange78@gmail.com or call 508-886-2341. Sponsored by Holden Grange.

Contemporary Book Club: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling. The club will be reading Elizabeth Gilberts historical novel "City of Girls." Copies of the book are available at the library for checkout. No registration required. For more information, call 978-422-6409.

Hatha Yoga: Two eight-week sessions, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays beginning Jan. 16 and 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 21. Recreation Studio, 1420 Main St., Holden. Parking and entrance behind the building. Class combines yoga postures with the relaxation response, meditation and confidence building techniques. This holistic exercise program reduces stress, tones muscles, improves balance and strengthens the body, mind and spirit. Participants must bring a mat. Cost is $80. For more information or to sign up, log onto holdenrec.com or call the Recreation Office at 508-829-0263.

Friends of the Rutland Library Meet: 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17; Rutland Library, 280 Main St., Rutland. All invited. Informal group meets every other month to plan programs and fundraisers to support the library's events for children and adults. Meetings last about an hour.

Public Supper: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18; Sterling Senior Center, 36 Muddy Pond Road, Sterling. Sterling Grange will hold a public supper with a menu of ham, mashed potatoes, carrots, tossed salad, beverage and apple crisp. Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and younger. Proceeds will benefit the Grange Hall Renovation Fund and community service projects. For reservations, call 508-886-2341 or email your name and number of tickets to sterlinggrange53@gmail.com.

CCYO: Eight weeks, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays beginning Jan. 23 (no class Feb. 20), Mayo Elementary School gym, 351 Bullard St., Holden. This combination class includes a cardio portion, a core toning workout and yoga. Resistance bands, weights, small balls, chairs and noodles will be incorporated to keep classes fresh and fun. The instructor will also discuss facts about what burns fat calories. All fitness levels welcome. Cost is $80. Participants should bring a mat and water bottle. For more information or to sign up, log onto holdenrec.com or call 508-829-0263. Preregistration required. Offered by the Holden Recreation Department.

Yoga for Every 'Body': Eight weeks, 7-7:50 p.m. Thursdays beginning Jan. 23 (no class Feb. 20), Mayo Elementary School gym, 351 Bullard St., Holden. Yoga is about strength, balance, flexibility and mindful peace. All postures in the class can be modified for your body. This is a good class for those who want to learn what yoga is all about. Breathing techniques, relaxation, and physical challenges are all a big part of this program. Cost is $70. Participants should bring a mat and water bottle. For more information or to sign up, log onto holdenrec.com or call 508-829-0263. Preregistration required. Offered by the Holden Recreation Department.

Gentle Hatha Yoga: 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays for eight weeks, beginning Jan. 22, Recreation Studio, 1420 Main St., Holden. Class includes basic postures, breathing exercises, relaxation and guided meditations. Bring yourself to a place of deep relaxation while strengthening and toning your body. Proven to reduce stress, lower blood pressure and improve overall health. This is a gentle yoga class suitable for beginners or anyone who enjoys a relaxing and restorative practice. Participants must bring a mat. Cost is $80. To register or for more information, log onto Holdenrec.com or call 508-829-0263.

Sterling Democratic Committee: meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month, next meeting Jan. 27; Butterick Building, 1 Park St., Room 205, Sterling. All Democrats and Unenrolled are welcome.

Cookbook Club: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling. Discover new recipes and enjoy great food. This month the club will be sampling recipes from "Steak and Cake: More than 100 Recipes to Make Any Meal a Smash Hit," by Elizabeth Karmel. Choose a recipe, prepare it at home and bring it to the library on meeting night. Registration is required, call 978-422-6409.

BLAST Babysitter Training: 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, Recreation Conference Room, 1420 Main St., Holden. Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training is for 11- to 14-year-old boys and girls. This American Academy of Pediatrics course covers the basics of infant and childcare, how to react responsibly to medical emergencies and injuries, perform first aid for common childhood injuries and illnesses, and set up and run a babysitting business. Cost is $93. To register, log onto your myrec account or call the Recreation office at 508-829-0263.

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The Senior Program at the Greater Maple Valley Community Center, located at 22010 SE 248th St. in Maple Valley, invites all adults ages 50+ to come and see what we are all about! Call us at 425-432-1272 with any questions or visit our website http://www.maplevalleycc.org for more information and our monthly calendar.

We would like to offer our sincere thanks to Covington Place Sr. Apts for their continued support of our programs.

Trips, Groups, Special Events

Payment for all trips is due at time of registration. Cancellations are refunded if seats can be filled; a $5 non-refundable service fee will be applied. Trip costs include all Community Center and travel expenses.

Wednesday, January 15 National Hat Day Beanie, sombrero, top hat, cowboy hat, or fedora, anything goes! Dig out an old favorite hat, or get creative and make your own masterpiece! Wear it in for bingo and lunch, favorite hat will take home a prize.

Friday, January 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21 Brain Fitness- This program uses individual and group activities designed to stimulate a variety of your brain regions. The class is social, interactive, and fun! You can expect to be challenged with visual puzzles and games, and to participate in activities that use your short-term and long-term memory. The class is offered in partnership with MultiCare and is a part of their Celebrate Seniority program. There are 2 levels, Level 1 runs from 9-10:15 and Level 2 runs from 10:45 until noon. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Tuesday, January 21 Senior Trip: Seattle Antiques Market and Dukes Seattle Antiques Market is one of the largest collectibles and antiques dealers in Washington! This 6,000 sq. ft. store is filled with thousands of treasures from the past. Youll discover a wide selection of antique furniture for the home, nautical antiques, collectible vinyl, vintage typewriters, vintage cameras, mid-century modern home decor, antique office furniture, vintage toys, and much, much more! We will leave GMVCC at 9:30am, shop for a while, then head to Dukes Chowder House for lunch. Cost is $15, plus money for shopping and lunch.

Senior Fitness

Mon/Wed/Fri at 9:00am Walking Group Meeting in the GMVCC lobby MWF at 9:00 a.m., we walk on the Lake Wilderness Trail as a group, rain or shine. Everyone walks at his or her own pace; covering approx. 3 miles round trip. This is a drop-in activity; no need to call ahead. There is a $1 suggested donation to support on-going GMVCC Health and Wellness programs.

Mons and Weds., at 9:00am Aging-Well Yoga Instructor will help you gently increase strength, flexibility, posture and balance. Everyone will be working at their own pace. 4-class punch card is $30; 8-class punch card is $50; 12-class punch card is $70; drop-in rate is $10. No reservations are necessary; pay in class. This class is held in The Den. Call us with any questions.

Mons., Weds. and Fris. at 10:30 Fall-Prevention Exercise The Fall StopMove Strong exercise program was designed specifically to improve balance and strength. It is a series of 3 different 12-minute sessions. This is free and no sign-up is necessary. Please note: no exercise on party days.

Socials and Games

Time and availability might vary because of holidays and parties. Suggested donation of $1 in the activity donation box.

Mons. Bingo at 11:00; Pinochle at 12:30; Ping Pong 12:30

Weds. Quilting & Sewing at 10:45 (2nd & 4th Weds.) in the Den; Bingo at 11:00, Pinochle and Mah Jong at 12:30

Fris. Bingo at 11:00, Painting at 1:00, Ping Pong 12:30, Pinochle 12:30

Fris. at 1:00 Painting Calling all painters (all mediums) to come in to use our main hall to paint, socialize, and share ideas. Tables and space to spread out is available, however, there are no easels for use, and no instruction given.

Lunch Menus

Lunch served each Mon., Wed., Fri. at 12:00. For those age 60+ there is a suggested donation of $4. For all others, there is a $7 fee.

All menus are subject to availability of food items. Milk, coffee, and tea are available for all lunches.

Wed., Jan 8: Chicken Noodle Casserole, broccoli salad, tropical fruit, milk

Fri., Jan 10: Potato Soup with Sausage and Kale, green salad, breadstick, apple, milk

Mon., Jan 13: Salmon patties, rice pilaf, green beans, fruited jello, croissant, milk

Wed., Jan 15: Sloppy Joes, Normandy vegetables, coleslaw, pears

Health and Wellness

Routine Pedicure/Footcare Karens Foot Care is offered to seniors on the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month and the 4th Thurs. Cost is $32. Please call GMVCC to make an appointment as this popular service fills quickly.

Blood Pressure Checks are offered on the 1st and 3rd Fridays between 10:30 and 11:00. This service depends on availability of MV Firefighters.

Services

Community Center Shuttle Need a ride in? Our shuttle runs M/W/F between 9am and 3pm and provides rides to GMVCC for programs and lunch. Shuttle rides are $1 each way within our transportation boundaries. Call 425-432-1272 for availability at least 24 hours in advance. $20 bus passes (good for 20 rides) are available.

Volunteer Transportation Need a ride to a medical appointment? Call Janet at 425-432-1272 at least one week in advance to arrange a free volunteer-provided ride. This Volunteer Program is now in great need of drivers. If you think you would like to help seniors get to medical appointments, please call the above number to become a volunteer.

Meals on Wheels (by application only). Applications must be obtained from and submitted to Sound Generations (call 206-448-5767 or mealsonwheels@soundgenerations.org and http://www.soundgenerations.org). A new, expanded menu is now available.

Free Pet Food In partnership with the Seattle Humane Society, the Greater Maple Valley Community Center offers free pet food for qualifying low-income seniors.

Medical Lending Closet Free walking aids & bathroom equipment are available from our lending closet free of charge(call for current items). We also welcome donations of these items!

Cell Phone Drop Off Drop off your old cell phones here to be distributed to US military as well as people in general disaster areas. This is part of the Phones for Soldiers Program. More information can be found at: http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com

Eye Glass Drop Off Drop off old prescription glasses here for the Lions Club to refurbish and redistribute to those who need them.

Computer Assistance Volunteer Curtis Patterson specializes in working with senior citizens and provides free, caring, patient, one-on-one computer assistance including repairs, upgrades, diagnostics, tutoring, virus/spyware cleaning, and more. PC and Android are his specialty, but Curtis is willing attempt to help with Apple products as well. Call us at 425-432-1272 to arrange and appointment. Age requirement is 50+.

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Maple Valley Senior News Updated 1-7-2020 - Voice of the Valley

Many people want to exercise more in the new year. For Minneapolis residents, if that's one of their goals they're in luck. According to a recent study, Minneapolis is one of the best cities for exercise.

House Method did this study to rank the 100 largest US cities. They ranked these cities based on"5 factors, such as gyms per capita, percent of people who exercise frequently, walk score, and more."

Minneapolis did not make the top 10, unfortunately, but they did make the top 15. Actually, just barely, Minneapolis came in at number 15 on the dot. At number 14 wasSanta Ana, CA and below us at 16 wasSan Jose, CA.

And because I know you're curious, here are the top 10 cities around the US for exercise according to House Method:

1.New York, NY

2.Los Angeles, CA

3.San Francisco, CA

4.Anaheim, CA

5.Seattle, WA

6.Jersey City, NJ

7.Boston, MA

8.Philadelphia, PA

9.Oakland, CA

10.Chicago, IL

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NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX),a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing best-in-class, oral therapies for the treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, today announced that its subsidiary, Immunic AG, under the terms of its existing option and license agreement with Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, Daiichi Sankyo), has exercised itsexclusive global option to license a group of compounds, designated by Immunic as IMU-856. The company intends to begin phase 1 clinical studies for this program in the first half of 2020. IMU-856 is an orally available, small molecule modulator that targets a yet undisclosed protein which serves as a transcriptional regulator of the intestinal barrier function. As such, IMU-856 represents a new and potentially disruptive approach for the treatment of intestinal diseases with the potential to restore the intestinal barrier function while maintaining immunocompetency.

IMU-856 was discovered and developed by Daiichi Sankyo. The option and license agreement gives Immunic the exclusive rights to commercialization of IMU-856 in all countries, including the United States, Europe and Japan.The option also includes exclusivity on a patent application filed by Daiichi Sankyo, covering IMU-856's composition of matter. Concurrent with the option exercise, Immunic will pay to Daiichi Sankyo a one-time upfront licensing fee. Going forward, Daiichi Sankyo is eligible to receive certain future development, approval and sales milestone payments, as well as royalties related to IMU-856. Financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.

"Exercising this option is an important milestone, as it indicates that we are convinced of the preclinical safety profile of IMU-856 and are ready to take this program into phase 1 clinical trials, which we intend to initiate during the first half of 2020," stated Daniel Vitt, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and President of Immunic. "Our recently presented preclinical data reinforced our belief that IMU-856 has disease-modifying properties for a variety of intestinal diseases and demonstrates potential significant advantages over current immunosuppressive treatments which address inflammation while unintentionally decreasing the body's immune surveillance. We are hopeful that the planned phase 1, single and multiple ascending dose studies will serve as a further important step in the development of IMU-856 as a safe treatment option for patients suffering from gastrointestinal diseases by restoring function to the intestinal barrier without impairing the immune system."

"We are delighted that Immunic executed the option right for IMU-856," said Junichi Koga, Senior Executive Officer and Global Head of R&D, Daiichi Sankyo. "Daiichi Sankyo is committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients across the world as quickly as possible, either by ourselves or through strategic partnerships. We are confident that Immunic is our best partner and will rapidly drive the development of this novel compound for patients with intestinal diseases."

About Immunic, Inc.Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of selective oral immunology therapies aimed at treating chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, including relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and psoriasis. The company is developing three small molecule products: IMU-838 is a selective immune modulator that inhibits the intracellular metabolism of activated immune cells by blocking the enzyme DHODH; IMU-935 is an inverse agonist of RORt; and IMU-856 targets the restoration of the intestinal barrier function. Immunic's lead development program, IMU-838, is in phase 2 clinical development for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and ulcerative colitis, with an additional phase 2 trial planned in Crohn's disease. An investigator-sponsored proof-of-concept clinical trial for IMU-838 in primary sclerosing cholangitis is ongoing at the Mayo Clinic. For further information, please visit: http://www.immunic-therapeutics.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" that involve substantial risks and uncertainties for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenue, projected expenses, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. Examples of such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Immunic's three development programs and the targeted diseases; the potential for IMU-838, IMU-935 and IMU-856 to safely and effectively target diseases; preclinical data for IMU-856; the timing of future clinical trials; the nature, strategy and focus of the company; and the development and commercial potential of any product candidates of the company. Immunic may not actually achieve the plans, carry out the intentions or meet the expectations or projections disclosed in the forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results and performance could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with the ability to project future cash utilization and reserves needed for contingent future liabilities and business operations, the availability of sufficient resources to meet business objectives and operational requirements, the fact that the results of earlier studies and trials may not be predictive of future clinical trial results, the protection and market exclusivity provided by Immunic's intellectual property, risks related to the drug development and the regulatory approval process and the impact of competitive products and technological changes. A further list and descriptions of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in the section captioned "Item 1A. Risk Factors," in the company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 17, 2019, and in the company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these filings are available online at http://www.sec.govor ir.immunic-therapeutics.com/sec-filingsand on request from Immunic. Any forward-looking statement made in this release speaks only as of the date of this release. Immunic disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made. Immunic expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all the contents of this press release.

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Immunic, Inc.Jessica BreuManager IR and Communications+49 89 250 0794 69jessica.breu@immunic.de

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For Christine and Marc Steiniger, husband and wife co-owners of The Sweat Box Fitness Studio in Kitchener, their fitness journeys took very different paths.

"I was a long distance runner," says Christine. "People were always asking me to help them learn how to run, so I would teach them. Then I started helping them build exercise programs." Eventually Christine decided to turn her coaching into a business; after completing the required certifications she became a personal trainer and in 2016 started her business Body By Chris.

Marc's journey wasn't as direct. "I spent 20 years in tech," explains Marc. "Think of an active and healthy lifestyle - that wasn't me." By age 40 Marc weighed 250 pounds: he wasn't exercising, was eating poorly, and wasn't managing the stress of his tech job very well. He knew he had to make a change and began exercising, eventually working with a personal trainer and then taking part in group fitness classes. Not only did he begin to lose the excess weight, Marc noticed he felt better about himself. He had more confidence, and was handling his stress better. Eventually Marc decided to become a certified trainer himself. "I was passionate about fitness, and I also saw it as a natural progression so I could help Chris out with her business when she needed it," he says.

Three years later and their fitness paths now connected, the couple decided to open The Sweat Box - a fitness studio offering personal training and group fitness classes.

"Body by Chris was doing well: her success was quite dramatic," says Marc, "but she was a one woman show. She was renting a gym for her personal training business, and we could see she was going to hit a limit where she was."

"I had a 6 month waiting list for clients," Christine says. "I wasn't able to hire anyone in the place I was renting, and I couldn't grow like I wanted to in the space I was in. So Marc and I made a decision to shift from Body by Chris and evolve into The Sweat Box."

They began looking for a location for their new business, and in June 2019 they opened the doors to their studio located at 35 Trillium Drive, Unit 4 in Kitchener. They describe The Sweat Box as a boutique style fitness centre that's not like traditional gyms. Members can book personal and group training sessions to work with their schedules, and there are no contracts. Part of what makes them unique is their focus on form; both Christine and Marc concentrate on teaching technique so that members are training safely. They say The Sweat Box is all about developing general health, strength and cardio capacity in order to make people's day to day living 'amazing'. While the couple works together to grow the business and design the programs, Marc's focus is on group classes and administration, while Christine's is on personal training.

"I love the one-on-one relationship," says Christine, "I like to make people feel good about themselves, and not intimidated about coming into our space. I like group training too, but the relationship is stronger in personal fitness and I love empowering women and men and making them feel good. Our clients have to feel good about themselves - that's what we're really about."

They've built a very committed community of members in a short period of time, and reviews have been overwhelming.

"It makes my heart sing," says Christine. "People who come to The Sweat Box like how we motivate them, and how we drive them. The Google reviews our members have posted make me so thankful. It's like my passion is flowing into them!"

"The best feedback I've received came from a female client in her 40's who told me she was having her snow tires put on and had to put the tires in her car," says Marc. "She grabbed them and put them in, and it was no big deal. It was the first time she didn't have to ask her husband to do it for her."

One thing the duo has learned through their respective journeys is that fitness goals are very personal - they have to be something you want.

"Before he began to work out I was always there for Marc, but getting fit was a decision he had to make on his own," Christine explains. "No matter what, you can't change for anyone else - you need to change for yourself. We say that to our members, we say that to our personal training clients; if you think you're doing this for someone else, you're not going to be as successful. If you're doing this for you, you're making that choice, and that's what's going to make your transition stick."

"And it's not about being perfect and adhering to lofty goals," adds Marc. "It's about doing one thing better today than you did yesterday. All of those little positive changes become cumulative very quickly!"

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From the tried and true to cutting edge, the American College of Sports Medicines annual survey of worldwide fitness trends runs the gamut from weights to wearable technology.

In its 14th year, the ACSM survey is completed by thousands of fitness professionals around the world to determine health and fitness trends for the coming year. Wearable technology was the No. 1 trend for the fourth time in the past five years. That includes fitness trackers, smart watches, heart rate monitors, and GPS tracking devices. In addition to steps walked, these devices can track heart rate, calories, sitting time and sleep quality.

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I think fitness trackers are a great way to motivate someone to stay active, said Karen Wonders, program director and sports science professor in the Wright State University Department of Kinesiology and Health. Id say that the main benefits of fitness trackers to the individual are that they help to form healthy habits. Since they can visually see their daily steps, sleep quality, and even heart rate response, it allows the person to set goals to try and improve their overall health, where needed.

Wonders has seen firsthand the benefits of using fitness trackers as the founder and director of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, an organization committed to improving the quality of life for people with cancer through exercise, nutrition and faith.

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We are actually using them at Maple Tree to track the activity levels of some of our home-bound patients, she said. For example, I often challenge our more sedentary patients to increase their steps by just 500 each day. This is a relatively simple way to increase activity and give them a quick win that will, hopefully, encourage even more healthy habits.

Want to get the most out of your device? Wonders advises that the first step is to pick the tracker that is best for their needs.

Some people are only interested in tracking the number of steps they take, which would require a much simpler model than someone who wanted to track sleep, heart rate, etc., she said.

Next, learn how to use it properly.

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Knowing how to actually use the device will help you so much in the long run, Wonders said. I would give yourself at least a week of tracking your activity levels before setting goals. This will allow you to determine what your starting point is, where you should focus on improving, and set you up for success.

Here, then, are the top 20 fitness trends for 2020, according to the American College of Sports Medicine:

1. Wearable technology For the fourth time in the past five years, wearable technology was the No. 1 trend and includes fitness trackers, smart watches, HR monitors, and GPS tracking devices.

2. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) These exercise programs typically involve short bursts of high-intensity bouts of exercise followed by a short period of rest.

3. Group training Defined as more than five participants, group exercise instructors teach, lead and motivate individuals through intentionally designed larger in-person group movement classes.

4. Training with free weights Previous surveys included a category described as strength training. Determined to be too broad a category, strength training was dropped in favor of the more specific free weight training, which includes free weights, barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells and medicine ball classes.

5. Personal training One-on-one training continues to be a trend as the profession of personal training becomes more accessible online, in health clubs, in the home, and in worksites that have fitness facilities.

6. Exercise is Medicine Exercise is Medicine (EIM) is a global health initiative that focuses on encouraging primary-care physicians and other health-care providers to include physical activity assessment and associated treatment recommendations as part of every patient visit and refer their patients to exercise professionals.

7. Body weight training Using a combination of variable resistance body weight training and neuromotor movements employing multiple planes of movement, this program is all about using body weight as the training modality. Body weight training uses minimal equipment, which makes it an inexpensive way to exercise effectively.

8. Fitness programs for older adults This trend continues to stress the fitness needs of the Baby Boom and older generations. People are living longer, working longer, and remaining healthy and active much longer.

9. Health/wellness coaching This is a growing trend to integrate behavioral science into health promotion and lifestyle medicine programs. Health/wellness coaching uses a one-on-one and, at times, small group approach with the coach providing support, goal setting, guidance, and encouragement.

10. Employing certified fitness professionals Debuting last year as the No. 6 trend, the importance of hiring certified health fitness professionals through educational programs and certification programs that are fully accredited for health fitness professionals is fast becoming a trend.

Remaining Top 20 trends

11. Exercise for weight loss; 12. Functional fitness training; 13. Outdoor activities; 14. Yoga; 15. Licensure for fitness professionals; 16. Lifestyle medicine; 17. Circuit training; 18. Worksite health promotion and workplace well-being programs; 19. Outcome measurements; 20. Children and exercise.

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Results Fitness Stands Out with High-Def Exercise Videos and Supportive Online Community

Press Release updated: Jan 8, 2020 10:16 EST

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., January 8, 2020 (Newswire.com) American businessmen and women take over 405 million long-distancebusiness trips per year. This massive on-the-go group has a common challenge though: finding ways to stay fit while on the road. Now, the creators of the new Results Fitness app are out to change all that with their all-in-one exercise and personal training program that features high-def videos.

Results Fitness offers a free or subscription-based program aimed at adults who want to lose weight and gain muscle, especially while traveling. The apps full library of 4K videos is updated monthly and incorporates hundreds of exercises along with demonstrations of how to safely perform those for maximum benefit. The program is complemented by an interactive motivational blog that provides fitness tips and education along with the opportunity for users to share their results. Subscribers can also form private groups so friends can exercise together, challenge each other and perform custom-built workouts.

Our health is our wealth. Results Fitness is all about providing busy people with a way to stay in shape no matter where they are so they have no excuses for avoiding a workout. Our app gives users of every fitness level the tools they need to stay fitness-focused with engaging exercise videos and demos, a community of supporters, and more, explained Derek Anderson, who has been a personal trainer for 12 years. In that time, he has helped hundreds of individuals, including athletes, to lose weight, put on muscle and prevent injury through his programs.

Anderson was motivated to develop the app because he saw the

My job as a trainer is to ensure my clients have everything they need to succeed long-term in reaching and maintaining their health and fitness goals. There was not an app on the market that I believed provided the variety of exercises, instruction necessary to avoid injury, and personal support to aid them when away from home so I created one, said Anderson. I am especially proud to know that I am able to support the health needs of a broad audience through the apps easy-to-access training tools and guidance.

Since its launch in October, Results Fitness is getting all 5-star reviews online, with customers calling out the app for its ease-of-use, content variety, affordability and effectiveness. And while Anderson says that the program was created with the unique challenges of travelers in mind, its customers are, in fact, using the app at home and the gym as well as on the road.

I set out to build a program that is accessible to everyone, gives them the results they are looking for and is fun. Results Fitness does all that, and I am excited to see how many people are starting the year off right by downloading our app, he added.

Results Fitness is available for free or by a $4.99 per month subscription and is available for Android in the Google Play store. For more information, go to resultsfitnessapp.com. For media inquiries, contact:Derek Anderson atderekandersonfitness@gmail.com.

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The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, is a world-renown orthopedic practice, attracting top surgeons in their respective fields and providing care to professional athletes, Olympians and non-athlete patients alike.

THE PROBLEM

The clinic faced a number of challenges that it was looking to address with a digital care management platform.

The first was just moving into the 21st century and the digital age, said Mark Ryan, rehabilitation coordinator for Dr. Marc Philippon at The Steadman Clinic. It is hard to call yourself state of the art, ahead of the curve or cutting edge if youre not using digital technology.

He added: Handing out paper rehab programs to patients that would either be lost and never used or worn out and tattered if used daily, led to reduced compliance by our patients and increased workload on staff if they needed a replacement copy.

Another challenge for the clinic was compliance. How was the clinic monitoring compliance with the home exercise program? In short, it was not.

We did not know who was doing the exercises, how often they were doing them, and we were not providing effective tools to improve the quality of the exercise sessions, Ryan explained. Another limitation in a paper copy was a lack of customization for the patient. It did not allow flexibility for either faster or slower progression through the rehabilitation program.

And lastly, the clinic lacked an effective communication platform where the patient and medical teams, including affiliate physical therapists outside of the clinic, could communicate in an efficient, timely manner.

PROPOSAL

So Steadman Clinic evaluated a digital platform from health IT vendor AMP Recover. It saw an opportunity to address all of the aforementioned challenges as the platform provided easy access to the rehabilitation protocol either online or through a patients mobile phone, Ryan said.

It provided real-time feedback as to who, when and how often each patient logged into the platform, viewed their program, and completed their program, he said. It allowed for customization of any protocol with a few clicks of a keyboard. And patients and their medical team could communicate through the platform either directly with each other or the whole team.

MARKETPLACE

There is a variety of care coordination health IT vendors on the market today, including Ensocare, eQHealth, Greenway Health, GSI Health, Imprivata, Optum, pMD and VitalHealth Software.

MEETING THE CHALLENGE

With the feedback of a few select patients, AMP Recover was able to adapt their previous performance platform to work in the rehabilitation world.

Initially setting up a series of video sessions to record our rehabilitation exercises, we laid the groundwork to build our programs of rehabilitation for various body parts and surgery procedures, and finally building phases and full protocols, Ryan explained. The next stage of the platform is to integrate it with our EHR to keep one complete medical record.

RESULTS

One example of results to date: Over the course of one year, 542 hip patients were invited to use the new digital platform. Of those patients, 86% activated their profiles and 63% were active on a weekly basis.

We have had the most success with the communication between the patients and the surgeons staff to keep the rehabilitation progression moving forward, Ryan said. The number of patients that are leaving notes about their tolerance to the exercise programs continues to grow. And we are very pleased with the percentage of patients that have set up and use the platform on a daily/weekly basis.

ADVICE FOR OTHERS

It is important to recognize how the current population receives and uses information provided to them, Ryan advised. We have found that having our rehabilitation program at patients fingertips, clearly defined, and with helpful support such as videos and exercise descriptions, has increased compliance and improved execution of the plan.

The Steadman Clinic uses many outside rehabilitation partners (affiliate physical therapy clinics) around the country and across the globe, and having a central online platform ties everyone together to provide the best possible medical care, he added.

There is no doubt that remote treatments are a big part of the future of healthcare, and having an online platform to provide high-quality information to patients will play a key role in improving clinical outcomes.

Twitter:@SiwickiHealthITEmail the writer:bill.siwicki@himssmedia.comHealthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication.

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Lifestyle coaching, on-demand exercise videos, and a social club network are among the new offerings, along with additions to its ever-growing network of nearly 15,000 fitness centers

CARMEL, Ind. and SAN DIEGO, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Silver&FitHealthy Aging and Exercise program is ratcheting up its industry-leading offerings to Medicare-eligible members nationwide with the introduction of new features for 2020. Alongside it's nationwide network of nearly 15,000 fitness centers available to members, the Silver&Fit program now offers: over 250 streaming, on-demand group exercise classes; health coaching for social engagement, nutrition, weight control, exercise, sleep quality and stress management; a social club network; the Silver&Fit mobile app; an enhanced online fitness center profile page and search engine; 35 home fitness kits; and an enhanced Connected! program that aggregates exercise data across over 250 wearable fitness devices and apps, so that members can better monitor their steps, heart rate, sleep or other health data.

The Silver&Fit program is an exercise and healthy aging program providing unique, evidence-based fitness and health education activities for Medicare beneficiaries and group retirees (PRNewsfoto/American Specialty Health...)

"We are extremely pleased to offer a range of new features for health plans and their members who are striving to stay healthy, fit and connected to their communities," said George DeVries, chairman and CEO of American Specialty Health Incorporated(ASH), which launched the Silver&Fit program in 2007. "The New Year is the time when most Americans take stock of their health and fitness and set goals to get healthier. We want to make sure that our health plans and members know we are evolving to meet their needs.

"For example, with our new health coaching program, members who want more hands-on support to set health and fitness goals or to change their health behaviors can engage in live coaching, video coaching, or chat coaching with our certified lifestyle health coaches. And members who may not always be able to get to a gym or fitness center can stream some of the latest and highest quality group exercise classes on their phones, their laptops, tablets or TVs," DeVries said.

The Silver&Fitprogram is one of the nation's leading healthy aging and exercise programs. Beneficiaries receive discounted or no-cost access to a broad choice of fitness center options, ranging from YMCAs to top national fitness club chains to local community centers and exercise classes, in addition to other health and fitness offerings. It contracts with top-name national fitness chains, as well as smaller, local exercise centers and YMCAs, offering members a broad choice of affordable fitness options.

"Our members are extremely engaged in our program, with a 99% participant satisfaction rating, but through our new offerings we are providing even greater variety for those who may need or want to broaden their health activities," added DeVries.

For information about whether your Medicare plan includes the Silver&Fit program, please contact your health plan or 1-800-MEDICARE.

About American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc. (ASH Fitness)ASH Fitness, a subsidiary of American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH), provides no-cost and low-cost fitness and exercise programs for Medicare beneficiaries and group retirees (through the Silver&Fit) and for commercial health plan members and employer groups (through the Active&Fit, Active&Fit Direct and ExerciseRewardsTM products). The programs include memberships at more than 11,000 participating fitness centers for Active&Fit and nearly 15,000 fitness facilities for Silver&Fit nationwide. ASH Fitness also provides home exercise and reward programs,educational resources, and web-based exercise tools. The ASH Fitness programs cover more than five million members. Follow us on http://www.facebook.com/SilverandFit, http://www.youtube.com/silverandfit, http://www.pinterest.com/silverandfit, and on Twitter @SilverandFit.

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