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28.10.202023:21:40 CET | FOM Technologies | Company Announcement

Company announcement no. 7 2020Copenhagen, the 28th of October 2020

As anticipated in the company IPO memorandum, the Board of Directors has today decided to implement an incentive and retention program to management and all full-time employees. The program consists of issuing of new shares and granting of warrants in the following proportions:

* Issuing of 12,000 new shares at a nominal value of DKK 0.10 per share at price par.* Issuing of 113,000 warrants which gives the right to a subscription of 113,000 shares in the company, at a nominal value of DKK 0.10 per share.

The purpose of the program is to maintain the employment of professional and valuable resources in the company, and to provide an incentive for them to make a special effort for the value creation of the company. The incentive and retention program involves management and all full-time employees of the company.

The warrant program will be vested over a 12 months period, starting from the issuing date. The warrants are granted as a one-time grant, and vesting will be in accordance with specification by the Board of Directors where warrant holders earn the right to exercise the warrants with 1/12 per month from the date of the issuing.

Warrants can be exercised at a price of DKK 33.75 in 2 exercise windows. One in 2022 and one in 2023. The exercise window is defined as the three-week period after the publishing of the 2021 and the 2022 annual reports.

If fully vested and exercised, the implemented program will increase the FOM Technologies share pool by 1,69 % from 7.407.412 shares to 7.532.412 shares in 2023. The implemented program may be followed by similar warrant programs, which ultimately may increase the incentive share/warrant pool to 740.741 shares (10 % of share capital) if fully vested and exercised by 2028.

The theoretical market value of a warrant granted is DKK 8.56 calculated using the Black-Scholes model. The key assumptions for the calculation are: A share price of DKK 39.00 (Nasdaq First North closing price on Thursday the 28th of Oct. 2020). An exercise price of DKK 33.75 (equivalent to a market cap of DKK 250 mio.) A duration of 2 years and 4 months. Volatility of 25.00 %, and an interest rate of 0.10 %.

The specific terms and condition for granting, vesting and exercise of the warrants are set out in Appendix 1 to the Company's articles of association.

CONTACT INFORMATION:Company:FOM Technologies A/SCEO Michael StadiTlf: +45 20 66 60 44E-mail: ms@fomtechnologies.comwww.fomtechnologies.com

Certified Advisor:Norden CEF ApSJohn NordenTlf: +45 20 72 02 00E-mail: jn@nordencef.dkwww.nordencef.dk

Communication:Gullev & Co. ApSBoris GullevTlf: +45 31 39 79 99E-mail: borisgullev@gmail.comwww.gullev.co

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BOONE, N.C. Appalachian State University senior Cole Garrison, an exercise science major and student-athlete from Clay, Alabama, is headed to the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine the next milestone on his journey to become a surgeon.

Garrison, an offensive lineman on the Mountaineers football team, is nationally recognized for his scholastic achievements, known for his community service and, this summer, he scored in the top 13% on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).

Undergraduate researchGarrison credits much of his academic success to the faculty, resources and research opportunities available to exercise science majors, a discipline he discovered during his recruiting visit to App State.

Exercise science appealed to me very strongly because I felt that it would focus my studies on learning about the human body and how it works, Garrison said. He added that the curriculum correlates with what he will need to know in medical school and as a physician.

App State has invested heavily in the exercise science program by hiring excellent professors, building state-of-the-art facilities and providing access to resources that allow students to excel, he added.

Referencing the Gross Anatomy/Cadaver Lab found in App States Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, Garrison said, Being able to learn anatomy through hands-on cadaver dissection is not an opportunity available to undergraduate students at all universities. I was also introduced to basic surgical techniques that I hope to use in my future career as a surgeon.

Garrison is also participating in undergraduate research, collaborating with the Appalachian Regional Healthcare System and a private software development company to test the clinical efficacy of a new mobile application. The app is intended to assist patients with their post-operative recovery process and to improve communication between the patient and their provider.

Dr. Jennifer Howard, an assistant professor in App States Department of Health and Exercise Science who is involved with the study, said though Garrison does not need the class credit, he took on the project because he is genuinely interested in the research question and he hopes to be engaged in research during his medical studies and future career.

She added, His experience as a student-athlete has given him an excellent perspective to look at our research procedures from the patients perspective and consider whats reasonable and beneficial to the patient and whats not. This empathy will aid him greatly as a future physician, as will the discipline and focus it has required to take on this project while competing as a Division I athlete.

Leadership on the field and in the communityGarrison has made a name for himself as a student-athlete as well. He was honored as a first-team member of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District football team in 2019. This fall, he was named a semifinalist for the National Football Foundations William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes the best football scholar-athlete in the nation for their combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership.

On the field, he has played in more than 40 career games and contributed to App State winning four straight Sun Belt Conference championships and four straight postseason bowl games.

Its hard to overstate just how much of an impact athletics have had on my Appalachian Experience, Garrison said. Football requires a huge commitment of both time and energy. Combining that with a heavy pre-med class load has helped me to learn how to manage my time and discover what things are most important to me so that I can prioritize them.

Garrison has also contributed to the local community, mentoring children through Western Youth Network and volunteering with Operation Christmas Child, Watauga County Habitat for Humanity and Boones F.A.R.M Cafe.

What do you think?Share your feedback on this story.

About the Department of Health and Exercise ScienceThe Department of Health and Exercise Science in Appalachian State Universitys Beaver College of Health Sciences delivers student-centered education that is accentuated by quality teaching, scholarly activity and service. The department includes two undergraduate academic disciplines: exercise science and public health. The department also offers two masters degrees: athletic training, which leads to professional licensure, and exercise science, which prepares students for advanced study in a variety of related fields as well as research. Learn more at https://hes.appstate.edu.

About the Beaver College of Health SciencesAppalachian's Beaver College of Health Sciences opened in 2010 as the result of a strategic university commitment to significantly enhance the health and quality of life for individuals, families and communities in North Carolina and beyond. In 2015, the college was named for an Appalachian alumnus and pioneer in the health care industry Donald C. Beaver 62 64 of Conover. The college offers nine undergraduate degree programs and seven graduate degree programs, which are organized into six departments: Communication Sciences and Disorders; Health and Exercise Science; Nursing; Nutrition and Health Care Management; Recreation Management and Physical Education; and Social Work. Learn more at https://healthsciences.appstate.edu.

About Appalachian State UniversityAs the premier public undergraduate institution in the state of North Carolina, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The Appalachian Experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and to embrace diversity and difference. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System. Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Photo Courtesy: Cole Garrison, App State Sports

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HIGHLAND PARK, NJ Here's what's going on in the New Brunswick, Highland Park and Piscataway area this weekend, Oct. 30/31 for Halloween:

New Brunswick: New Brunswick City Hall will host a Hall-oween event on Oct. 31 at City Hall from 3 to 7 p.m. The city is encouraging costumes and will be handing out candy. Please wear masks and social distance.

Piscataway: Children in costume are invited to walk through East Jersey Old Town Village Oct. 28 - Nov. 1, where a UFO will be on site. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., children are invited to walk through the village (costumes encouraged), which will be decorated for the fall season. All children be given a trick-or-treat goodie bag in exchange for a non-perishable food or monetary donation to the Middlesex County Food Drive. To add some spooky sci-fi fun, a UFO will be on display in the park for the perfect photo op. East Jersey Old Town Village is a preserved village that shows what New Jersey looked like in the Colonial-era 1700s. East Jersey Old Town Village is located at 1050 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Highland Park: Jack-O-Lantern contest: Fill out this form to enter the contest. Bring your jack-o-lantern to the Highland Park Farmers' Market on Friday, October 30 between 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to enter. Entries will be photographed and put online for an online voting contest.

The Outdoor Movie Theater (in the municipal lot next to 212 Raritan Ave) will be showing the kid-friendly "The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" at 6 p.m. and the scary adults-only movie "Dawn of the Dead" around 7 p.m. Both showtimes are on Saturday. RSVP by messaging the @HighlandParkOutdoorMovieTheater Facebook page to reserve your socially distant spot.

The Legend of Highland Marsh, a socially-distanced haunt: From Oct 24 - Oct 31, check out the downtown art exhibit, walking tour, spooky story and treasure haunt. Check out the event page for details.

Live music: Hear the spooky tunes of El Noordzo on the corner of South 3rd Ave from 4 pm-6 pm, and Pete Horvath on the corner of North 4th from from 3:30 pm-5:30 pm Saturday.

Free trick-or-treat tote: Pick up a free trick-or-treat tote filled with sweets, treats and business coupons from the Moonladies by the outdoor pavilion at 212 Raritan Avenue. Totes can be picked up at the following locations and times:

Friday Oct 30, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. during the Farmers MarketSaturday Oct 31, 1 p.m - 5 p.m., at various points throughout downtown: North 4th, South 3rd, at the Pavilion between 2nd and 3rd, and at the old gas station between 1st and 2nd.

Trick or treating: There will be a number of *outdoors & contact-free* trick-or treat locations along Raritan Avenue so be sure to stroll up and down the Avenue to find them. There will be stations at North 4th, South 3rd, the Pavilion between 2nd and 3rd, and the old gas station between 1st and 2nd, and other spots, too.

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Jpn J Nurs Sci. 2020 Oct 27:e12386. doi: 10.1111/jjns.12386. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

AIMS: This study aimed to determine the impact of cardiac rehabilitation programs on functional capacity and waist to hip ratio in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients.

METHODS: In this clinical trial study 70 CAD patients were selected using purposive sampling and based on inclusion criteria. The intervention consisted of a 12-week training and exercise program included walking sessions at home at least three times a week. The 6-min walk test (6MWT) was conducted to measure the functional capacity and waist to hip ratio (WHR), as the anthropometric index, in both groups before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed in SPSS 21 using independent t test, paired t test, and Chi-square test.

RESULTS: The mean distance traveled in the 6MWT was 297.30 m and 283.55 in intervention and control groups respectively before the intervention. After the intervention, this distance was 509.03 and 389.91 m in intervention and control groups respectively, suggesting a significant difference between the two groups (p < .001). The mean WHR was 0.8648 and 0.8403 in intervention and in control respectively before the intervention. After the intervention, this value became 0.7985 and 0.8555 in intervention and control groups respectively and showed significant difference (p < .001).

CONCLUSIONS: The cardiac rehabilitation program improved the ability of patients in the 6MWT and enhanced their functional capacity and reduced the mean WHR, which in turn evinces the improvement of the anthropometric index and mitigation of risk factors in CAD patients. So, healthcare providers can deploy such rehabilitation programs to empower patients, alleviate disease complications, and reduce individual and social costs of cardiovascular diseases.

PMID:33107209 | DOI:10.1111/jjns.12386

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PRESS RELEASE

FINANCING OF 4.5 MILLION EUROS THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF CONVERTIBLE BONDS WITH ATTACHED WARRANTS

Paris, France October 29,2020 AB Science S.A. (the Company or AB Science, Euronext FR0010557264 AB) announces today that it reached an agreement with qualified investors on a financing of 4.5 million euros through the issuance of bonds convertible into new ordinary shares (the OCA) with attached warrants (the Warrants and, with the OCA, the OCABSA).

90,000 OCABSA will be issued, representing a nominal value of 4.5 million euros. It will reinforce the cash position of AB Science for the development of its clinical research program.

Terms of the issuance

The settlement delivery of the OCABSA will happen at the latest on November 6, 2020. The board of AB Science authorized, on October 27, 2020, this issuance based on the 25th resolution of the August 31, 2020 shareholders meeting. The OCABSA will be issued through a private placement (withing the meaning of article L. 411-2 of the French Financial and Monetary Code) without preferential subscription right for existing shareholders.

The issuance of the OCABSA, the conversion of the OCA into ordinary shares of AB Science and the exercise of the Warrants, as the case may be, will not be subject to any prospectus to be filed with the French Autorit des marchs financiers.

Main terms and conditions of the OCA

90,000 OCA will be issued at their par value of 50 euros each, representing a total par value of 4.5 million euros.

The OCA will not be listed on Euronext Paris.

The OCA will be freely tradable. They will mature withing six months from their issuance date (the Maturity Date) and they will bear an interest of 4.0% per annum (the Interest). The Interest will be due by AB Science only if the OCA are redeemed at the Maturity Date. At the Maturity Date, AB Science will have the option to reimburse the OCA (at their nominal value) and the corresponding Interest in cash or in ordinary shares of AB Science, based on a price per ordinary share equal to 95% of the volume weighted average price of AB Science shares during the last three trading days preceding the Maturity Date.

The OCA will be automatically converted into ordinary shares of AB Science if AB Science raises, within the next six months, i.e. before the Maturity Date, new equity for a minimum amount of 5.0 million euros, share premium included (the Capital Increase). In such case, the OCA will be converted into ordinary shares of AB Science based on a price per ordinary share equal to the subscription price of the ordinary shares issued in connection with the Capital Increase. An early repayment penalty of 234,000 euros will be due to the OCA holders (pro rata the number of OCA held by each of them) by AB Science (the Penalty). At the option of AB Science, the Penalty will be paid in cash or in ordinary shares of AB Science.

In any case, the number of ordinary shares that could be issued following any case of conversion of the OCA will be caped so that AB Science will not break the 20% threshold of article 1st 5 a) and b) of the EU Regulation 2017/1129. The OCA that will not be converted pursuant to this cap will be redeemed in cash. For information only, as of the date hereof, AB Science can issue 6.6 million new shares without breaking the above mentioned 20% threshold.

Main terms of the Warrants

One Warrant will be attached to each OCA. It will be detached from the OCABSA immediately after the issuance.

The Warrants will not be listed on Euronext Paris.

The Warrants will be freely tradable and will be exercisable from their issuance until December 31, 2021 (the Exercise Period). The Warrants not exercised at the end of the Exercise Period will be null and void.

Each Warrant will give the right to its holder, during the Exercise Period, to subscribe to one ordinary share of AB Science. The subscription price of one ordinary share upon exercise of a Warrant will be equal to 12.65 euros.

Ordinary shares issued in connection with the OCABSA

The ordinary shares to be issued upon conversion of the OCA or following the exercise of the Warrants will be fungible in all respects with AB Science existing ordinary shares. They will be admitted to trade on the regulated market of Euronext Paris under the existing ISIN securities identification code for AB Science's ordinary shares (code ISIN FR0010557264).

Impacts of the issuance in term of cash management

AB Science expects that, based on its cash position on June 30, 2020 (i.e. 10.6 million euros) and based on the closing share price on October 28, 2020, the issuance of the OCA and the exercise of the Warrants will allow AB Science to finance its activities until the second quarter of 2021. AB Science contemplates other financing options that could be implemented in the coming 12 months through debt or equity, in order to pursue its clinical research program until the marketing authorization of masitinib in human health.

Theoretical impact of the issuance (based on the closing share price on October 28, 2020, i.e. 8.90 euros)

For information purposes, the impact of the issuance on the participation of a shareholder holding 1.0% of the Company's share capital prior to the issuance (calculated on the basis of the number of outstanding shares on the date of publication of this press release and in the hypothesis of the conversion in ordinary shares of all of the OCA, Penalty included) is as follows:

For information purposes, the impact of the issuance on the portion of the shareholders' equity per share (calculated on the basis of the number of outstanding shares on the date of publication of this press release, on the basis of the Company's shareholders' equity as at June 30, 2020 and in the hypothesis of the conversion in ordinary shares of all of the OCA, Penalty included) is as follows:

Disclaimer

In France, the offer of AB Science securities described above will take place solely as a private placement, in accordance with Article L. 411-2 of the of the French Monetary and Financial Code and applicable regulations. The offering does not constitute a public offering in France, as defined in Article L. 411-1 of the French Monetary and Financial Code.

With regard to the Member States of the European Economic Area which have transposed Directive 2003/71/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council of November 4, 2003 (as amended in particular by Directive 2010/73/EU, insofar as this directive has been transposed in each of the Member States of the European Economic Area), no action has been taken and will not be taken to allow a public offer of the securities subject of this press release making necessary to publish a prospectus in either of the Member States.

This press release and the information it contains does not, and will not, constitute a public offering to subscribe for or sell, nor the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy, securities of AB Science in the United States or any other jurisdiction where restrictions may apply. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended and applicable State securities laws. AB Science does not intend to register securities or conduct a public offering in the United States.

This distribution of this press release may be subject to legal or regulatory restrictions in certain jurisdictions. Any person who comes into possession of this press release must inform him or herself of and comply with any such restrictions.

About AB Science Founded in 2001, AB Science is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the research, development and commercialization of protein kinase inhibitors (PKIs), a class of targeted proteins whose action are key in signaling pathways within cells. Our programs target only diseases with high unmet medical needs, often lethal with short term survival or rare or refractory to previous line of treatment.

AB Science has developed a proprietary portfolio of molecules and the Companys lead compound, masitinib, has already been registered for veterinary medicine and is developed in human medicine in oncology, neurological diseases, and inflammatory diseases. The company is headquartered in Paris, France, and listed on Euronext Paris (ticker: AB).

Further information is available on AB Sciences website: http://www.ab-science.com.

Forward-looking Statements - AB Science

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts. These statements include projections and estimates as well as the assumptions on which they are based, statements based on projects, objectives, intentions and expectations regarding financial results, events, operations, future services, product development and their potential or future performance. These forward-looking statements can often be identified by the words "expect", "anticipate", "believe", "intend", "estimate" or "plan" as well as other similar terms. While AB Science believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, investors are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of AB Science and which may imply that results and actual events significantly differ from those expressed, induced or anticipated in the forward-looking information and statements. These risks and uncertainties include the uncertainties related to product development of the Company which may not be successful or to the marketing authorizations granted by competent authorities or, more generally, any factors that may affect marketing capacity of the products developed by AB Science, as well as those developed or identified in the public documents filed by AB Science, including those listed in the annual financial report and Chapter 4 "Risk Factors" of AB Science reference document filed with the AMF on November 22, 2016, under the number R. 16-078. AB Science disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update the forward-looking information and statements, subject to the applicable regulations, in particular articles 223-1 et seq. of the AMF General Regulations.

For additional information on AB Science, please contact:AB ScienceFinancial Communication & Media Relationsinvestors@ab-science.com

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Aspiring adaptive fitness instructors can now get their fitness certifications from different highly-recognized institutions. Fitness certification guarantees a long-lasting career in the adaptive fitness industry. Preparing for an education program is the first step to get your fitness certification.

While no law mandates fitness instructors to present a certification upon application, being certified can strengthen your career, and it means youre serious about thriving in this industry.

Explore the top 5 adaptive exercise fitness certifications that you can choose from and educate yourself on everything you need to know about getting certified.

Obtaining education to get an adaptive training fitness certification is a solid investment. Albeit some may think that skipping the certification can help them save both time and money, there are repercussions to observe. Certifications are for personal trainers who want to make a real career out of adaptive fitness training.

Even if you have years of experience with adaptive fitness training, you still need to get certified. An adaptive exercise fitness certification is here only for good reasons. If you dont get certified, you will most likely encounter the following:

No law requires an adaptive exercise fitness certification, but there is an unspoken rule of having one. If you walk straight into a fitness gym, hoping to get hired without certification, your chances are slim. Most fitness centers will prioritize trainers who can show documentation of their skills, experience, and education. Getting certified means you are determined and committed to working with your physically and mentally challenged clients, and you are capable of providing quality training. It also gives them a sense of security that they are safe under your training.

Some fitness centers will consider hiring an uncertified trainer, but their responsibilities are limited. You are not trusted to take on individual classes and clients. For instance, the center will train you on how to run a spin class, but you are prohibited from working on it with individual clients. Your role is simply to lead classes unless you get certified to train individuals.

If you are serious about being an adaptive fitness instructor, you need to work with a mentor. However, if you are not certified, theres a big chance that mentors may not want to work with you. They only pick who they train withpreferably trainers who have foundational knowledge and certification. In order to become a professional adaptive fitness trainer, you also need to develop skills that you cannot learn from books. Hence, a mentor is highly recommended.

One of the biggest advantages of getting certified is the insurance benefits. For instance, if you want to work as an adaptive fitness instructor, the company will cover your insurance. But if you are not certified, you could be excluded from the benefits of being insured. The company will also be liable if the client you are working on gets hurt during the training. The client can sue you. In this case, insurance will cover the costs provided that you are certified. But if you are not, then you have to pay for all the damages with your own money and risk losing your job.

Since there are no laws that will regulate adaptive fitness training, its up to you to be selective and choose the right program to acquire your certification. Before you proceed to check out the best adaptive exercise fitness certifications in your area, here are some tips to keep in mind when choosing the right program:

The first thing to consider when it comes to choosing the right fitness program is accreditation. As much as possible, invest in an accredited program affiliated with highly-recognized organizations. Look it up on the internet and see if it belongs to any credible organizations. You might want to ensure the quality of your education by reviewing the program first and its affiliations.

You need to know how long the program has been operating and in business. It is highly recommended to choose a program that has been training adaptive fitness professionals for over ten years as it speaks of its authority and quality.

Join a program that is suitable for you to learn. For instance, if you are working while getting your certification, you might want to have an online adaptive training program. Self-paced programs are also great. A flexible timeline is a crucial factor if you have a current job. Check out their financing options as well. Do they offer interest-free payments? How long can you pay for the program, and with your current job, can you afford it?

You will know its a good program that can offer a wide variety of training. Some programs offer autism specialization, while other organizations include training programs for Alzheimers and other similar conditions. These specializations will help you develop your skills later on as you work with a mentor.

A good adaptive fitness training program will offer more than just learning materials to their students. If you want to make it a serious career and thrive in the industry, you must enroll in a program that can offer extras. For instance, the program must allow you access to their online materials, include you in their networking, and provide you tools if youre planning to set up a business. A good program will provide regular support and guidance to their students until they become experts.

You might want to join a program that utilizes up-to-date learning resources and materials. A good adaptive exercise program will continuously improve and update their learning materials. You dont want to be practicing skills and learning based on resources that are dated ten years ago. The science of adaptive exercise and fitness is constantly changing, so should your knowledge and skills.

Not all certifications are the same. The institution you decide to apply for an adaptive exercise fitness certification will determine how well you will do in this industry. Hence, its normal to be selective.

Here is a list of the top adaptive exercise fitness certifications to choose from:

If you have been eyeing different adaptive training gyms, chances are you have heard of Special Strong. The gym had been on top of their game ever since it was established. They offer an Adaptive Special Needs Certification program for anyone who wants to be a trainer. The company offers interest-free payment plans and excellent customer support. You can find ways to finance yourself and pay for the course materials for over 12 months.

Whats more appealing to this is Special Strong certification requires no travel and registration date. If you are working other jobs while getting certified, you can fit it in a schedule that works. The company is very inclusive with their training, allowing you to apply what you learn in working with different physical and mental challenges.

Rest assured that youll finish the certification with skills and knowledge to apply to your career. Their materials are regularly updated and digital-based for easier access. The training includes a lot of exercise prescription and programming. Best of all, theres no need to go to a testing site to get your certification. You can obtain it from your home or anywhere you like with up to three chances. Special Strong certification is indeed suitable for any aspiring adaptive fitness trainers out there.

The ACSM Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer, in collaboration with the National Center on Health and Physical Activity and Disability, now offers training and certification. With a deeper understanding of the updated ADA policies, the organization has created adaptive programming that is heavy on safe and effective adaptive exercise fitness training to promote an active lifestyle.

The ACSM offers various study options, including exam content, outline, textbooks, and webinars. Any aspiring adaptive fitness trainer can participate in distance-learning webinar series and get certified from the comforts of their own home. The organization aims to train certified fitness professionals who can assess, develop, and conduct personalized exercise programs for people with cognitive, sensory, or physical disability.

Previously, ACSM has worked with public health settings that aim to provide equal access to exercise to all, including health clubs and corporate-based fitness facilities. Fitness professionals certified by the ACSM are expected to provide fitness programming to underserved communities and be inclusive. With its excellent background and credentials, the price per course is very reasonable.

Adaptive Training Academy (ATA) remains one of the highly-established and well-recognized organizations in the adaptive fitness industry. For years, adaptive trainers, athletes, and physios have led the academy, all determined to provide research-based education to any aspiring fitness trainers and professionals. The organization aims to be as inclusive as possible, regardless of the physical or mental challenges that the person is facing.

The organization offers education and certification via an online course and specialty courses. It offers a wide set of practical methods, inclusive trainer accreditation, and sets the standard for adaptive training.

Rest assured that the ATA certification and courses are suitable for your foundational knowledge of adaptive fitness. Once you finish the courses and pass the certification exam, you will earn the Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer (AIT) certification. Lastly, the prices for ATA courses and certifications are reasonable.

Manitobas Adaptive Fitness Specialist certification is an excellent choice for individuals who have no background or experience with adaptive training. The organization provides an in-depth adaptive training course and certification after passing the exam. It is available to fitness professionals, support workers, and even family members who want to help their special loved ones maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Individuals who have finished the course and passed the exam will earn a Hutton House certification. The training is designed to develop the required skills and support the wellness of physically and mentally challenged people. It is only available for adults who are 18 years old and above. The program aims to raise awareness and promote inclusivity.

The course is approved for five MFC CECs. Upon completing the course, you will learn how to create and provide a personalized program for your clients and anchor your exercise programs for the specific disability you are working on. The program is also designed to help other conditions such as diabetes, Alzheimers, and osteoporosis.

Autism Fitness recognizes the need for qualified trainers who will guide autistic people to leading a healthy lifestyle. This course is suitable for fitness professionals, educators, licensed therapists, and parents. The Autism Fitness courses are strategically designed to provide tools, resources, and a community network to train and empower professionals in delivering quality adaptive fitness programming. It targets the population with developmental deficits to create healthy living habits.

The course takes a multidisciplinary approach to autism fitness and developmental deficits. Once you complete this course and pass the exam, youll be able to provide fitness programming to your clients regardless of skill. Autism Fitness is a great course to take if you aim for targeted groups and want to focus on the autistic population.

Technically, anyone can become a trainer without certification, but the chances of succeeding in the industry are very slim. It also puts your job and name at risk. No one wants to work with a trainer without certification. Hence, if you want to extend your help and work with physically and mentally-challenged people, you must first prepare yourself to do so. Meet people who will help you become a professional fitness trainer. Attend webinars. Get certified. After completing the course, a long-lasting career in the adaptive fitness industry awaits you.

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The title of the research sums up the problem: "People considering exercise to prevent low back pain recurrence prefer exercise programs that differ from programs known to be effective."

Lead author Giovanni Ferreira from the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health said the research found the longer the program, the less likely they were to participate. The institute is a research partnership between Sydney Local Health District and Sydney University.

Mr Ferreira said previous studies had shown exercise did reduce lower back pain if there was ongoing commitment. "It is like [reducing] high blood pressure, you can't do one month of exercise and that's it," he said.

Cost was also a factor. For every $10 increase in the cost of these programs, researchers saw a significant decrease in willingness to exercise among people from low and middle incomes. And people on lower incomes were less likely to prefer exercise as a solution than others.

Whether someone was in pain at the time they were being surveyed made no difference to answers.

Andrew Murray from Baulkham Hills has suffered back pain intermittently for nearly 30 years. It is occasionally bad enough to prompt him to take a day off work.

Mostly he heads to the physiotherapist, where he goes through exercises to improve his flexibility and core strength. It helps. But once the physio tells the 49-year-old construction project manager that he should keep on exercising by himself at home or the immediate pain goes away, he stops.

Andrew Murray who has suffered back pain for many years near his Baulkham Hills home in Sydney's west.Credit:James Alcock

"It is out of sight, out of mind," Mr Murray said.

The research into people's attitudes was prompted after Sydney University attempted in 2018 to recruit participants for a free three-month program to prevent back pain entailing group sessions and some one-to-one work with a physiotherapist.

"Many declined. It was too much commitment. And most people that got into the trial failed to attend some of the group sessions," Mr Ferreira said.

Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability globally.

The research recommends the development of strategies to increase motivation and confidence toparticipate in exercise-based prevention programs. It also suggests that people with low back pain should be advised explicitly about which exercise programs reduce recurrence.

As a result of the study, the university is looking for participant to join a trial of a walking program to prevent low back pain

Julie Power is a senior reporter at The Sydney Morning Herald.

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LITTLE CANADA, Minn., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As fitness app usage soars, with over 84 million consumers using apps in the US alone, Dragon Door announced they would be making their best-selling fitness content available on the TriadXP fitness platform and TriadXP.com. Dragon Door will use TriadXP to convert their exercise routines into in-app workouts that are performed with the TriadXP app. The app's voice and visual cues walk exercisers through all exercise routines guiding them onwhat to do, when, how many, or for how long. With guidance and tracking, customers enhance their training experience and improve workout efficiency. And, since the TriadXP mobile fitness app tracks the user's performance as they workout with minimal effort on the users part, it eliminates the need for other apps or pen and paper to track results.

"TriadXP supports virtually any kind of workout," said John Du Cane, CEO of Dragon Door Publications. "As fitness innovators, we know that long-term results are usually the result of consistent goal setting and the consistent measurement of results. You get what you measure for, and the measurement motivates you to maintain your progress. In that regard, we see TriadXP as the perfect solution to help our customers optimize their workout results."

Addressing the need for home-based and callisthenic workouts, the bestselling 16-week Get Strongprogram from fitness gurus Al Kavadlo and Danny Kavadlo will be the first program launched.

Dragon Door,credited with launching the modern kettlebell movement, is a publisher and online fitness retailer and provides advanced training and certification for fitness instructors. When searching for a partner who would provide the requisite technology platform from content conversion thru mobile app, Dragon Door found their answer with TriadXP. TriadXP knows fitness technology and delivers an optimal workout experience for a fitness enthusiast. The easy-to-use mobile fitness app and its versatility were critical in the decision. Equally important was TriadXP's AI-driven conversion tools, which quickly convert content without needing any technical knowledge at Dragon Door.

"We are excited to partner with a leader like Dragon Door," said Mike Elia, CEO of Triad Fitness Group. "They have a lot of great content, and we know their users will find it easier to work out and perform their routines on our TriadXP app."

About Dragon Door PublicationsDragon Door Publications is a publisher of innovative fitness content that offers effective, safe, and proven methods for maintaining a high level of health and physical performance over the long-term. The company is best known for having launched the modern kettlebell movement in 2001. Learn more at http://www.dragondoor.com

About TriadXP.comTriadXP.com, a fitness content platform from Triad Fitness Group, provides services and technology to allow content providers to convert text-based programs and related exercise imagery and videos into in-app exercise programs to be performed and tracked with the TriadXP mobile app. The app is free and compatible with iOS and Android devices. TriadXP is making workouts better for everyone. Learn more at http://www.triadxp.com

Contact: John Du Cane Tel: +1 651-487-3828 Email: [emailprotected]

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Silver&Fit has received more than 20,000 positive comments about its new, free Facebook Live and YouTube exercise classes for older adults.

"Since the launch of our daily free Facebook Live and YouTube online exercise classes, the Silver&Fit program has seen its class followers grow by more than 400 percent in six months, with nearly 500,000 views of our senior workout videos," said Brett Hanson, SVP, Fitness Networks & Digital Strategies at American Specialty Health Fitness (ASH Fitness). "We've received more than 20,000 comments on how helpful the classes have been during the pandemic, and interest continues to grow. We are now offering more free exercise classes at different levels and times on Facebook Live and YouTube to encourage even more people to participate online with Silver&Fit."

As of October 12th, Silver&Fit began offering 20 free classes a week. The half-hour sessions, which now include intermediate Cardio, Yoga, Strength & Bodyweight, Flexibility & Balance, and Mixed Format classes, were expanded to include beginner and advanced levels, and mixed international classes premiering from 9 a.m. PT through 12:30 p.m. PT Monday - Friday.

"Maintaining an exercise program is extremely important for everyone, but especially for older adults," said Jaynie Bjornaraa, PhD.,MPH, PT, AVP, Digital Fitness Solutions with Silver&Fit. "Older adults who stop exercising can become deconditioned in as little as two weeks."

"Just in time for open enrollment, the Silver&Fit program is offering newly expanded tools aimed at helping older adults stay fit, healthy and connected to community during the pandemic," said George DeVries, chairman and CEO of American Specialty Health Incorporated(ASH), which launched the Silver&Fit program in 2007.

To participate in a free exercise class follow Silver&Fit on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SilverandFitor on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/silverandfit.For information about whether your Medicare plan includes the Silver&Fit program, please contact your health plan or 1-800-MEDICARE.

About the Silver&Fit Healthy Aging and Exercise Programs provided to Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement Programs:Silver&Fit also offers a more comprehensive Healthy Aging and Fitness program for Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans. Under these arrangements, Silver&Fit offers Medicare-eligible members access to live telephone coaching on fitness, nutrition, sleep, and other lifestyle topics; 48 online healthy aging classes; 1,700+ digital workouts; connections to 120,000 social clubs nationally; a fitness membership to a choice of more than 15,000 fitness centers, YMCAs, and fitness studios nationally; Home Fitness kits offering DVDs and fitness gear (e.g. workout mat, resistance band, dumbbells); and the Silver&Fit Connected! app for tracking activity on any of 250+ wearable fitness devices and apps, so that members can better monitor their steps, heart rate, sleep, or other health data. Learn more at http://www.silverandfit.com.

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 Silver&Fit), and for commercial health plan members and employer groups (through the Active&Fit, Active&Fit DirectTM and ExerciseRewardsTM products). ASH is one of the nation's premier independent and privately-ownedspecialty health services organizations. For more information, visit http://www.ashcompanies.com or call 800-848-3555. Follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter at @ASHCompanies.

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The phrase at risk has been used to refer to people over the age of 65 who are at increased risk of hospitalization and fatality due to COVID-19. The CDC states that 8 out of 10 COVID-19-related deaths reported in the United States have been among adults aged 65 years and older.

So its with good reason that our kupuna have been increasingly wary and cautious, while their families remain guarded and protective.

Since the outbreak, the community has responded by providing extra resources, separate shopping hours, and measures to help keep distance between those at increased risk from the virus.

However, I cant help but wonder how our kupuna are staying physically active, mentally engaged, and generally positive under these circumstances. Many have spent more than 80% of the last 8 months at home. What resources are available to aged residents right now to make the most of this time rather than feel like a refugee hiding from the virus in at-home bunkers?

Keep moving

According to the 2019 census, 20.7 percent of the population on Kauai are over 65 years old. Prior to the outbreak, there were plenty of fitness modalities for this group. Many enjoyed group exercise classes at nearby gyms and clubs. Some worked with personal trainers, exercised with friends, enjoyed aqua exercise, and took regular walks with neighbors. So much has changed.

Many fitness facilities have closed and various group activities have been discouraged or temporarily paused. While some of these are being offered again, the extra heat and breathing challenges of wearing a mask make it impossible for some to re-join these activities.

So if you consider yourself to be part of the at risk population, why is it so important that you stay active right now instead of waiting for things to go back to normal? I asked Kay Kuwamura, master trainer for EnhanceFitness Kauai (an evidence-based senior fitness program offered through the County of Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs) and Group Exercise Coordinator at Kauai Athletic Club, that question.

I like to tell my seniors that sitting is the new smoking sitting for long periods of time can be toxic for both the body and the mind. A sedentary lifestyle can have negative physical and mental consequences like weakening of the muscles, decreased mobility and decline in cognitive function, said Kuwamura. If I had to prioritize, I would say the 3 most important elements are keep moving, keep moving, keep moving!

Lets talk about the brain

Age alone doesnt determine brain function, but as we age the brain does lose mass and capacity. Many face extra challenges to memory and cognitive function in their older years.

The good news is that exercise has a positive effect on brain function at almost every level! For example, exercise increases the chemical compounds responsible for building tissue in the brain, improving the communication between nervous system cells, and regulating hormones that stabilize mood. In a group of 182 adults in the Harvard Aging Brain Study, those with higher levels of physical activity showed slower cognitive decline and slower loss of gray-matter volume (doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2019.1879).

It is also tremendously beneficial to include mental exercise in your fitness routine. Simple sequencing exercises such as counting backwards in set intervals and spelling words backwards while performing a physical exercise can provide a fun challenge and Ive used these techniques with clients with great success.

Preventing a fall

Independence is something we all need, but to those advanced in years, independence takes on even more importance. One of the biggest threats to independence in older age is falling.

The CDC says that more than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling. Although there are various risk factors that contribute to falling, one factor that you have enormous control over is muscle strength and balance.

These can be greatly increased with simple exercises like those pictured here, done consistently. Besides the physical benefits, targeted exercise also increases confidence and the feeling of independence while decreasing fear of falling.

Less disability,more capability

Studies show that resistance training and low-impact cardio activity can reduce the pain from osteoporosis and arthritis, improve bone health, and prevent further deterioration. It is always advised that you have approval from your health care provider before beginning a new exercise program.

Its likely that your doctor will have exercise recommendations or refer you to a professional who has experience working with these conditions. Simple flexibility and ROM (range of motion) exercises can improve daily quality of life by allowing you to complete tasks with more ease.

If the pandemic has given you more time with your grandchildren in recent months, you may be thinking of daily activities involving their care and play that you hold dear such as chasing little ones around the house. Regular exercise, even in small increments, has been shown to increase energy and stamina.

A new strategy

I asked my dear friend and client Gerald Browne, who exercises 3x weekly consistently and walks daily, how exercise has benefited him before and after the outbreak.

Before the pandemic, I began a supervised exercise program for health reasons. The pandemic has not changed my reasons for exercise, merely the surroundings. Being in a high risk age group means being more reluctant to be away from home, said Browne. This is all the more reason to exercise.

I work with Browne using equipment set up in his garage. We maintain social distancing and I wear a mask. He is shown in these pictures demonstrating simple exercises that require little to no equipment. He walks every day and the results of that regularcardio exercise are very evident to me. His routine also includes stretching, resistance training, and balance and coordination exercises. A favorite tool is the TRX suspension trainer which can be secured in a doorway and used to train every part of the body.

Browne provides just one example of how kupuna can develop a new strategy for physical fitness.

Know your options

With regulations and suggestions changing constantly, it is up to each individual, equipped with information from your doctor, to decide what fitness strategy is best.

I can assure you that whether you decide to stay at home or join in regulated group exercise, there are still plenty of options for you!

Kuwamura gave me the scoop on current group fitness offerings at the club.

Our facilities are taking great measures to keep our members safe during this pandemic . in addition to mask requirements and social distancing, we have taken extra cleaning/sanitation measures, such as having an additional staff member cleaning per shift, more time between classes to allow for complete sanitation of equipment, and foggers to completely disinfect the studios and any equipment that cannot easily be wiped down, said Kuwamura. Honestly, this is the cleanest our facilities have ever been!

Just at the Lihue location alone there are currently 17 weekly classes that are either specifically for our kupuna or offer modifications and options for those at any age. While the club will re-assess as needed in response to state and county guidelines, both Kuwamura and the club owner Josh Nations have been really focused on maintaining programs for seniors.

Kuwamura touched on another of the reasons for this, saying Classes offer an important social component. During these challenging times, many are spending large parts of the day alone and social isolation can have negative effects, so it is essential that they have socially-distant contact with others.

Exercising with others can be a simple way to boost their emotional state. And this could be in person, but also virtually. You can find the class schedules for both locations online at kauaiathleticclub.com.

Virtual and mobile training

If you have decided not to join in social settings yet, you might also consider the online world of exercise classes, as well as working with a fitness professional online via a video chat platform such as Zoom or Skype.

For example, for those eligible through Medicare, SilverSneakers has created a virtual classroom with hundreds of classes to occupy your time, along with regularly scheduled live classes.

You can check your eligibility at silversneakers.com. If you dont consider yourself particularly computer savvy, dont worry. Ask a friend or family member for a little assistance in finding an online platform. There are more than a few to choose from.

Consider this an opportunity to learn how to use a new tool, and build a new strategy!

At risk and in shape

I know we all want our aging community members to not just survive this pandemic, but THRIVE through it. I hope you feel inspired to build your new strategy, and remain determined to keep moving. Please know that you have many tools to improve your immune system function and overall wellbeing. Fun is important. Laughter is medicine. May you build your own new strategy, and above all, keep moving!

Cynthia Fowler is a certified personal trainer (NASM), corrective exercise specialist (NASM), registered vinyasa yoga teacher (RYT 200), certified Enhance fitness teacher, group exercise instructor (TRX, indoor cycling, HIIT, SMR, etc), owner of FoundationUp Fitness, blogger and health coach. She can be contacted through her website at foundationupfitness.com or directly at Cynthia@fullyfreely.com.

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