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RIDGEFIELD,Conn.andINDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation for the development of Jardiance (empagliflozin) to prevent hospitalization for heart failure and reduce the risk of mortality in patients, with and without diabetes, who have had an acute myocardial infarction (more commonly known as a heart attack), Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced. More than 1.5 million heart attacks, which are the leading cause of heart failure and are associated with a high risk of death,occur annually in the U.S. A heart attack occurs as a result of reduced blood flow to part of the heart muscle.

"Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. Myocardial infarction, or heart attack, is the deadliest acute manifestation of IHD, and treatment options are urgently needed to help improve outcomes," said Mohamed Eid, M.D., M.P.H., M.H.A., vice president, Clinical Development & Medical Affairs, Cardio-Metabolism & Respiratory Medicine, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. "We look forward to working closely with the FDA as we explore the potential for Jardiance to improve survival and prevent hospitalization for heart failure for adults who have had a heart attack, through our EMPACT-MI trial."

EMPACT-MI (A Streamlined, Multicenter, Randomized, Parallel Group, Double-blind Placebo-controlled Superiority Trial to Evaluate the Effect of EMPAgliflozin on Hospitalization for Heart Failure and Mortality in Patients With aCuTe Myocardial Infarction) is investigating the effect of Jardiance on all-cause mortality and hospitalization for heart failure in adults with and without type 2 diabetes who have had an acute myocardial infarction and no history of chronic heart failure. This randomized clinical phase III trial is being conducted, analyzed and reported in partnership with the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI), with Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly providing funding. EMPACT-MI is part of the EMPOWER clinical program, the broadest and most comprehensive clinical program for an SGLT2 inhibitor. EMPOWER explores the impact of Jardiance on the lives of people across the spectrum of cardio-renal-metabolic conditions.

Jardiance is a once-daily tablet used along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes and known cardiovascular disease. Jardiance is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity reaction to empagliflozin or any of the excipients of Jardiance, and in patients with severe renal impairment, end-stage renal disease, or dialysis. Jardiance is not for people with type 1 diabetes or for people with diabetic ketoacidosis (increased ketones in the blood or urine).

"The FDA Fast Track designation for Jardiance is an important milestone towards addressing an unmet need for people who have had a heart attack," said Jeff Emmick, M.D., Ph.D., vice president, Product Development, Lilly. "We remain committed to finding breakthrough outcomes for people with and without type 2 diabetes, including the prevention and treatment of heart failure. We look forward to learning the results of EMPACT-MI, which are anticipated in 2023."

About the EMPOWER programThe Alliance has developed the EMPOWER program to explore the impact of Jardiance on major clinical cardiovascular and renal outcomes in a spectrum of cardio-renal-metabolic conditions. Cardio-renal-metabolic conditions are the leading cause of mortality worldwide and account for up to 20 million deaths annually. Through the EMPOWER program, Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly are working to advance knowledge of these interconnected systems and create care which offers integrated, multi-organ benefits. Comprised of eight clinical trials and two real-world evidence studies, EMPOWER reinforces the long-term commitment of the Alliance to improve outcomes for people living with cardio-renal-metabolic conditions. With more than 257,000 adults studied worldwide in clinical studies, it is the broadest and most comprehensive clinical program for an SGLT2 inhibitor to date.

The development program encompasses:

About Cardio-Renal-Metabolic ConditionsBoehringer Ingelheim and Lilly are driven to transform care for people with cardio-renal-metabolic conditions, a group of interconnected disorders that affect more than one billion people worldwide and are a leading cause of death.

The cardiovascular, renal and metabolic systems are interconnected, and share many of the same risk factors and pathological pathways along the disease continuum. Dysfunction in one system may accelerate the onset of others, resulting in progression of interconnected diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, heart failure, and kidney disease, which in turn leads to an increased risk of cardiovascular death. Conversely, improving the health of one system can lead to positive effects throughout the others.

Through our research and treatments, our goal is to support people's health, restoring the harmony between the interconnected cardio-renal-metabolic systems and reducing their risk of serious complications. As part of our commitment to those whose health is jeopardized by cardio-renal-metabolic conditions, we will continue embracing a multidisciplinary approach towards care and focusing our resources on filling treatment gaps.

WhatisJARDIANCE?(www.jardiance.com)

JARDIANCE isa prescriptionmedicine used alongwith dietandexercise to lowerblood sugarinadults withtype 2 diabetes.

JARDIANCE is also used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes who have known cardiovascular disease.

JARDIANCEisnotforpeoplewith type 1 diabetesorforpeople with diabetic ketoacidosis(increased ketonesinthe blood or urine).

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATIONDonottake JARDIANCEif you are allergicto empagliflozinoranyof the ingredientsin JARDIANCE.

Donottake JARDIANCEif you have severe kidneyproblemsorare ondialysis.

JARDIANCEcancauseserioussideeffects,including:

ThemostcommonsideeffectsofJARDIANCEincludeurinarytractinfectionsandyeastinfectionsin females.

ThesearenotallthepossiblesideeffectsofJARDIANCE.Formoreinformation,askyourdoctororpharmacist.

Before taking JARDIANCE, tellyourdoctorifyou:

Tellyourdoctoraboutallthe medicinesyou take, includingprescriptionand over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, andherbal supplements.Especiallytell yourdoctorifyou take waterpills (diuretics)ormedicinesthatcanloweryourbloodsugar,such asinsulin.

You are encouragedtoreportnegative side effectsofprescriptiondrugs totheFDA.Visit http://www.fda.gov/medwatchorcall1-800-FDA-1088.

Formoreinformation,pleaseseePrescribingInformationand Medication Guide.

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Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and CompanyIn January 2011, Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company announced an alliance that centers on compounds representing several of the largest diabetes treatment classes. Depending on geographies, the companies either co-promote or separately promote the respective molecules each contributing to the alliance. The alliance leverages the strengths of two of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies to focus on patient needs. By joining forces, the companies demonstrate their commitment, not only to the care of people with diabetes, but also to investigating the potential to address areas of unmet medical need. Clinical trials have been initiated to evaluate the impact of Jardiance on people living with heart failure or chronic kidney disease.

About Boehringer IngelheimMaking new and better medicines for humans and animals is at the heart of what we do. Our mission is to create breakthrough therapies that change lives. Since its founding in 1885, Boehringer Ingelheim is independent and family-owned. We have the freedom to pursue our long-term vision, looking ahead to identify the health challenges of the future and targeting those areas of need where we can do the most good.

As a world-leading, research-driven pharmaceutical company, more than 51,000 employees create value through innovation daily for our three business areas: Human Pharma, Animal Health, and Biopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing. In 2019, Boehringer Ingelheim achieved net sales of around $21.3 billion (19 billion euros). Our significant investment of over $3.9 billion (3.5 billion euros) in R&D drives innovation, enabling the next generation of medicines that save lives and improve quality of life.

We realize more scientific opportunities by embracing the power of partnership and diversity of experts across the life-science community. By working together, we accelerate the delivery of the next medical breakthrough that will transform the lives of patients now, and in generations to come.

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., based in Ridgefield, CT, is the largest U.S. subsidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation and is part of the Boehringer Ingelheim group of companies.In addition, there are Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health in Duluth, GA and Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont, Inc. in Fremont, CA.

Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to improving lives and strengthening our communities. Please visit http://www.boehringer-ingelheim.us/csr to learn more about Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.

For more information, please visit http://www.boehringer-ingelheim.us, or follow us on Twitter @BoehringerUS.

About Lilly DiabetesLilly has been a global leader in diabetes care since 1923, when we introduced the world's first commercial insulin. Today we are building upon this heritage by working to meet the diverse needs of people with diabetes and those who care for them. Through research, collaboration and quality manufacturing we strive to make life better for people affected by diabetes and related conditions. We work to deliver breakthrough outcomes through innovative solutionsfrom medicines and technologies to support programs and more. For the latest updates, visit http://www.lillydiabetes.com/ or follow us on Twitter: @LillyDiabetes and Facebook: LillyDiabetesUS.

About Eli Lilly and CompanyLilly is a global health care leader that unites caring with discovery to create medicines that make life better for people around the world. We were founded more than a century ago by a man committed to creating high-quality medicines that meet real needs, and today we remain true to that mission in all our work. Across the globe, Lilly employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. To learn more about Lilly, please visit us at lilly.com and lilly.com/newsroom.

This press release contains forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) about Jardiance and reflects Lilly's current belief. However, as with any pharmaceutical product, there are substantial risks and uncertainties in the process of drug development and commercialization. Among other things, there can be no guarantee that future study results will be consistent with the results to date or that Jardiance will receive additional regulatory approvals. For a further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from Lilly's expectations, please see Lilly's most recent Forms 10-K and 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Lilly undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements.

Jardiance and EMPA-REG OUTCOME areregistered trademarks of Boehringer Ingelheim.

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CONTACT:Jennifer ForsythDirector, Public RelationsBoehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Email: jennifer.forsyth@boehringer-ingelheim.comPhone: (203) 791-5889

Stephan Thalen Global Business CommunicationsLilly Diabetes and Lilly USAEmail: stephan.thalen@lilly.comPhone: (317) 903-5640

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Despite its safety protocols, USF Recreation & Wellness reported six positive COVID-19 cases over the weekend. All indoor facilities will remain closed until its deemed safe to reopen. ORACLE PHOTO/LEDA ALVIM

After six of its employees tested positive for COVID-19, Recreation & Wellness on Sunday shut down all of its indoor facilities, including the Rec Center, the FIT and pools, until further notice.

Of the 300 student employees, six notified Director Jay Souza of their positive tests between Sept. 11 and 13 and were required to self-isolate for 14 days. The Florida Department of Health has been contact-tracing anyone who might have been in contact with the employees and will be notifying all individuals who might need to self-isolate.

So, unfortunately, we did have some staff that tested positive for COVID-19, and we decided to make this move because those students do work in the operational aspect of both the FIT and the main Rec Center, Souza said.

Due to rotation in the schedule, Souza said all six employees were working across different facilities, including the Rec Center and the FIT.

I think its just safe for us to close at this point in time, and give it a two-week window, maybe more, depending on what happens with the rest of campus to kind of work this out and see how it goes, Souza said.

The Florida Department of Health is working with Student Health Services to access the data and testing results of those who are in isolation, according to Souza. They will then interview all individuals who might have been exposed in order to establish the contact tracing.

Souza said the university is not participating in any of the contact tracing being done by the Florida Department of Health.

Its not our role as a department, we dont ask peoples personal information so were not even getting involved with that, Souza said. Its really about the Department of Health stepping in and they assess your level of risk and what you need to do, whether its self-isolate for 14 days or just monitor your health as an example or no, you need to come get a test now, like thats essentially what happened.

For the time being, no employee will be allowed inside any facilities, according to Souza. He said the facilities will be cleaned once theres a set date to reopen.

Im very comfortable that once we are up and open again that we properly clean the entire facility, and we do actually work with the facilities area on campus to make sure that were following protocol, Souza said.

Despite all indoor facilities being closed, Souza said Recreation & Wellness will give the option to other student employees to remain actively working until normal operations resume.

Right now, were working with our team to see what else we could offer in different areas of the department, Souza said. We have some professional development opportunities that we would typically offer throughout the year, which we may end up giving some opportunities for those to participate now to get some of that done, which we would typically do through training purposes, and were also looking to help out in some other areas, for instance, if [Riverfront Park] needs additional staff, were willing to offer that up to our student employees.

Under the new safety protocols implemented for the fall semester, all students were required to wear face masks upon entering and exiting the facilities as well as when walking around, except for when exercising. However, as students started taking the masks off when walking around the facility, Recreation & Wellness announced on Sept. 11 that the use of masks would be required at all times, even when exercising.

Unfortunately, we found a lot of students that were taking their masks off and were talking and we had to constantly remind them to put the mask on because they would sometimes forget, and go get a drink or fill the water bottle or move on to the next area of their exercise routine and they would just forget to put it on, Souza said.

It started getting a little unsafe for our concern so we figured were gonna have to mandate the masks.

Students, faculty and staff were required to make a reservation to access any on-campus gym, including the Rec Center and the FIT. During each one-hour-and-15-minute reservation, the Rec Center had a maximum capacity of 75 people, compared to 35 people in the FIT.

In total, about 1,000 people would visit the Rec Center and the FIT daily, according to Souza.

While all indoor facilities remain closed until further notice, Souza said all virtual programs will continue uninterrupted and the USF Riverfront Park, outdoor fields, tennis courts and the Fitness Trail will remain open.

Were focusing entirely on our virtual programming, and probably should see more activity there because were going to direct people that fashion to all multiple programs, whether its in real sports, eSports, fitness, group fitness and even some outdoor educational pieces, he said.

After shutting down most of its facilities on short notice, Souza said the decision was made to ensure the health and safety of all students.

I just hope students understand that we do this out of an abundance of caution to make sure our students are staying safe, Souza said. The primary objective for us is to make sure that our students are well, theyre cared for and that theyre safe so, at first, of course, were going to get some feedback and students are upset, but its all in an effort to help them remain safe.

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Pilates has been around for about 100 years, and it still amazes me how many people have not heard of this incredible exercise method. It was first created by Joseph Pilates and initially gained popularity among the dance community as a way to recover from and prevent injuries. But you dont have to be a dancer to practice Pilates or enjoy the benefits.

Ive been incorporating Pilates into my physical therapy practice for the last 10 years and its been transformational for both my clients and my practice. Pilates is a full body strengthening system that emphasizes breath, precision, coordination, and core strength. It helps my clients connect to their bodies in a way that they havent been able to achieve with traditional strengthening methods. Most of my clients are well into their 50s, 60s, and 70s, and they love Pilates because it helps them have more energy, better balance, improved strength, and more mobility. It allows them to participate in all the activities they love with more ease, and most importantly, significantly decreases their risk for injury.

Here are five reasons why I love adding Pilates to any fitness routine, and why you should consider adding it to yours, too!

1. Pilates helps prevent back pain. Once you hit 40, your risk of back injury starts to climb. We specialize in back pain, so we see a lot of folks with this problem in our office. Theyve often worked with traditional physical therapists or chiropractors in the past to successfully get rid of back pain in the short term, but it keeps coming back. And our clients want it gone for the long-term. A regular practice of Pilates is a safe and sustainable way to help keep your back pain-free. It focuses on core strength but is also a well-balanced exercise system. Full body strength and balance is a critical component for life-long back health, and it is not always addressed in traditional back rehabilitation programs or treatments.

2. Pilates strengthens your whole body, not just your core. One of the keys to truly enhancing your fitness is what I call "balanced strength." Thats when each part of your body works together to produce the right amount of force, at the right time, to do your favorite activity in the most efficient way possible. Efficiency means youll be able to do it for longer and with more ease. I see lots of strong people in my office, and they cant understand why theyre in pain. Its entirely possible to be "strong," but have certain muscles working harder than others. This creates an imbalance, which eventually leads to problems. Pilates emphasizes full body strength that is coordinated, which helps promote balanced strength throughout your body, and leads to less injuries over time.

3. Pilates helps you get more flexible and mobile. Do you stretch your hamstrings every single day and get frustrated because theyre still tight? Its probably because youre not stretching the right way. What I love about Pilates is that it stretches your body in a dynamic way with movement so that muscles lengthen the right way. The days of statically holding a stretch for 30 seconds are long gone. Plus, mobility is extremely important for strength. Muscles work better when your joints move fully and freely.

"Mobility before stability" is a phrase you hear daily in my office. And Pilates is a great way to get your joints and muscles mobile while ALSO promoting stability.

4. Pilates puts minimal stress on your joints. Aging is a real thing and along with it comes arthritis. The key to combating arthritis is optimizing the area around the affected joint or joints. When you have good mobility, and balanced strength, you have less compressive forces around your joints. Arthritis doesnt like compressed, crowded joints. So when you strengthen and stretch your whole body in a good, balanced way arthritis becomes less painful and stiff. Pilates helps with all this and doesnt cause any added stress on your joints. Theres a good reason you see lots of folks in their 60s and 70s enjoying our classes.

5. Pilates trains your nervous system. Huh? Is that even a thing? Yes it is and its almost always the missing link for people who feel stuck, or cant seem to get beyond a certain point in their fitness. It can also be the reason why an activity youve been doing "for years" suddenly becomes problematic or painful. If you dont train your nervous system, it gets lazy, and compensations will develop in your body. Compensations lead to problems when unchecked. Since Pilates is a mind-body exercise, it helps to keep the communication between your brain and your muscles fresh. Pilates emphasizes precise and coordinated movements, which enhance and reinforces this connection. In other words, your nervous system cant get lazy when you do Pilates!

If youre not yet incorporating Pilates into your fitness or rehab routine what are you waiting for? Its my go-to exercise system for folks over 40 and its my favorite way to help people keep their back pain gone. We actually have an eight-week program (starting Sept 29th) completely dedicated to folks who are new to Pilates, or who have back pain and want to learn how to develop a safe core-strengthening routine. If you want more information get it touch!

Dr. Carrie Jose, Physical Therapist and Pilates expert, owns CJ Physical Therapy & Pilates in Portsmouth and writes for Seacoast Media group. To get in touch, or to apply for our Pilates 101: Get [Your] Back to Health program, email her at info@cjphysicaltherapy.com.

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HOUSTON, TX - The YMCA of Greater Houston has recently introduced ForeverWell, a new era of programming for members ages 55 and better. The program allows for a more inclusive community while staying healthy, active and connected through activities helping maintain a healthy spirit, mind and body and making this chapter in life the best one yet.

Program offers a variety of opportunities for adults age 55 and better to stay active, engaged and connected with others

The YMCA of Greater Houstons new ForeverWell program features learning opportunities, future social events and more in efforts to help alleviate heightened social isolation. Learning opportunities include in-person and virtual art classes, cooking classes, health seminars and various online classes via virtual learning. Social events will be available in the near future and include Dancing with the Silver Stars*, luncheons*, holiday and special events, and Zoom meetups. Members can also participate in fun day or overnight trips*, including in-person and virtual day trips, Be a Kid Again at YMCA Camp Cullen, cruises and international travel.

The ForeverWell program also includes a variety of group exercise classes such as yoga, low impact, water exercise and more. All group exercise classes will serve a variety of self-paced exercises perfect for any member. Additional classes for balance and dance will be coming October 2020.

This new program has been carefully designed by the YMCA of Greater Houstons team to help encourage the mindset and opportunity to be well forever, states Elena Dinkin, ForeverWell Director for the YMCA of Greater Houston. These programs and classes will cover a wider variety of interests and intensity levels, be a mixture of in-person and virtual, and provide a variety of opportunities to engage with a diverse community.

All YMCA of Greater Houston locations will host in-person ForeverWell program activities with the option of virtual classes for those who are not yet comfortable with in-person visits and group classes. In order to participate, an active YMCA of Greater Houston membership is required with options available for individuals and couples. Financial assistance is available.

For more information about the YMCA of Greater Houston or ways to get involved, please visit http://www.ymcahouston.org, and follow the organization on Facebook @YMCAHouston and Instagram @YMCAHouston.

*For the health and safety of our YMCA family and due to the current pandemic, some of our programs are on hold. We look forward to returning to a full calendar of activities just as soon as it is safe to do so.

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If your life these days is anything like mine, a pre-pandemic routine that included regular exercise and disciplined eating has probably given way to sedentary evenings on a big chair, binge-watching reruns of your favorite TV series while guzzling chocolate ice cream or mac n cheese.

But lets not beat ourselves up about it. Several doctors I spoke with recently said most of their patients and many of their colleagues are struggling to maintain healthy habits amid the anxiety of the pandemic. The Quarantine 15 (pounds, that is) is a real phenomenon.

The double challenge of protecting our health, including our immune systems, while battling unhealthy temptations is a struggle everyone is dealing with, says Dr. David Kilgore, director of the integrative medicine program at the University of California-Irvine.

Well before COVID-19, more than 40% of U.S. adults were obese, which puts them at risk for COVID-19s worst outcomes. But even people accustomed to physical fitness and good nutrition are having trouble breaking the bad habits theyve developed over the past five months.

Karen Clark, a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, discovered competitive rowing later in life, and her multiple weekly workouts burned off any excess calories she consumed. But the pandemic changed everything: She could no longer meet up with her teammates to row and stopped working out at the YMCA.

Suddenly, she was cooped up at home. And, as for many people, that led to a more sedentary lifestyle, chained to the desk, with no meetings outside the house or walks to lunch with colleagues.

I reverted to comfort food and comfortable routines and watching an awful lot of Netflix and Amazon Prime, just like everybody else, Clark says. When I gained 10 pounds and I was 25, I just cut out the beer and ice cream for a week. When you gain 12 pounds at 62, its a long road back.

She started along that road in July, when she stopped buying chips, ice cream and other treats. And in August, she rediscovered the rowing machine in her basement.

But dont worry if you lack Clarks discipline, or a rowing machine. You can still regain some control over your life.

A good way to start is to establish some basic daily routines, since in many cases thats exactly what the pandemic has taken away, says Dr. W. Scott Butsch, director of obesity medicine at the Cleveland Clinics Bariatric and Metabolic Institute. He recommends you bookend your day with physical activity, which can be as simple as a short walk in the morning and a longer one after work.

And, especially if you have kids at home who will be studying remotely this fall, prepare your meals at the beginning of the day, or even the beginning of the week, he says.

If you havent exercised in a while, start slow and gradually get yourself up to where you can tolerate an elevated heart rate, says Dr. Leticia Polanco, a family medicine doctor with the South Bay Primary Medical Group, just south of San Diego. If your gym is closed or you cant get together with your regular exercise buddies, there are plenty of ways to get your body moving at home and in your neighborhood, she says.

Go for a walk, a run or a bike ride, if one of those activities appeals to you. Though many jurisdictions across the United States require residents to wear masks when out in public, it may not be necessary and may even be harmful to some people with respiratory conditions while doing strenuous exercise.

Its clearly hard to exercise with a mask on, says Dr. Yvonne Maldonado, a pediatrician specializing in infectious diseases at Stanford Universitys School of Medicine. We go hiking up in the foothills and we take our masks with us and we dont wear them unless somebody starts coming the other way. Then we will put the mask on, and then we take it off and we keep going.

If you prefer to avoid the mask question altogether, think of your house as a cleverly disguised gym. Put on music and dance, or hula-hoop, Polanco suggests. You can also pump iron if you have dumbbells, or find a cable TV station with yoga or other workout programs.

If you search on the internet for exercise videos, you will find countless workouts for beginners and experienced fitness buffs alike. Try one of the seven-minute workout apps so popular these days. You can download them from Google Play or the Apple Store.

If you miss the camaraderie of exercising with others, virtual fitness groups might seem like a pale substitute, but they can provide motivation and accountability, as well as livestreamed video workouts with like-minded exercisers. One way to find such groups is to search for virtual fitness community.

Many gyms are also offering live digital fitness classes and physical training sessions, often advertised on their websites.

If group sports is your thing, you may or may not have options, depending on where you live.

In Los Angeles, indoor and outdoor group sports in municipal parks are shut down until further notice. The only sports allowed are tennis and golf.

In Montgomery County, Maryland, the Ron Schell Draft League, a softball league for men 50 and older, will resume play early this month after sitting out the spring season due to COVID-19, says Dave Hyder, the leagues commissioner.

But he says it has been difficult to get enough players because of worries about COVID.

In the senior group, you have quite a lot of people who are in a high-risk category or may have a spouse in a high-risk category, and they dont want to chance playing, says Hyder, 67, who does plan to play.

Players will have to stay at least 6 feet apart and wear masks while off the field. On the field, the catcher is the only player required to wear a mask. Thats because masks can steam up glasses or slip, causing impaired vision that could be dangerous to base runners or fielders, Hyder explains.

Whatever form of exercise you choose, remember it wont keep you healthy unless you also reduce consumption of fatty and sugary foods that can raise your risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension all COVID-19 risk factors.

Kim Guess, a dietitian at UC-Berkeley, recommends that people lay in a healthy supply of beans and lentils, whole grains, nuts and seeds, as well as frozen vegetables, tofu, tempeh and canned fish, such as tuna and salmon.

Start with something really simple, she said. It could even be a vegetable side dish to go with what theyre used to preparing.

Whatever first steps you decide to take, now is a good time to start eating better and moving your body more.

Staying healthy is so important these days, more than at any other time, because we are fighting this virus which doesnt have a treatment, says the Cleveland Clinics Butsch. The treatment is our immune system.

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ERWIN The Town of Erwin Parks and Recreation Department decided this week to officially suspend all of its fall sports programs, citing the safety of participants, coaches, parents and staff as it relates to COVID-19 concerns.

This decision coincides with the latest executive order from Gov. Roy Cooper, Phase 2.5, which eases some restrictions on crowd gathering and opens playgrounds, but still requires everyone to exercise certain precautions to contain the virus. Phase 2.5 is set to extend through Oct. 2.

"The Erwin Parks and Recreation Department is committed to serving one of its primary missions...'It's the kids that count,'" read a statement from the department."

"After having to cancel our spring sports, we really wanted to host a fall sports program and get back on the field. But, once again, the safety of everyone is always one of our top priorities."

In August, Erwin leaders joined the rest of Harnett County Parks and Rec departments in postponing youth football and soccer leagues due to the high-risk nature of the sports to spread coronavirus.

Al Woodall Park will be open to the public this fall for those looking to use batting cages and ball fields for "free play." The open sessions start Sept. 14 and will be held every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.

All participants are required to follow state guidelines such as wearing masks and practicing social distancing.

Any questions should be directed to Doug Stevens or Don Wilson at 910-897-5840.

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Written by Jayashree Narayanan | Pune | Updated: September 12, 2020 1:19:33 pmMany elderly have taken to online workout classes and videos amid pandemic. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

On the suggestion of her US-based daughter-in-law, 72-year-old Harinder Ahluwalia finally started taking online fitness classes to lose weight when the coronavirus lockdown was first imposed in Delhi. Months later, Ahluwalia, a retired nurse with 38 years of experience, has managed to shed about 20 kilos. I initially thought it would be challenging to work out while continuously looking at a screen. But the trainer first demonstrates and makes sure practitioners understand the exercises before doing them, said Harinder, who attends one-hour-long exercise sessions of yoga and cardio, six days a week on HealthifyMes HealthifyStudio that offers curated live workout sessions catering to the special needs of senior citizens. On Sundays, there are half-hour sessions of chair exercises. This is coupled with one and a half hours of walk and a controlled diet.

I feel energetic when I work out. Given the pandemic, online classes are good. I enjoy group workouts since other people are there to interact and learn from, said Delhi-based Ahluwalia, who earlier used to practice yoga to ease knee pain.

Many senior citizens, aged 60 and above, suffer from chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, hypertension, and diabetes, which require long-term medication. In such a scenario, regular exercise is considered useful. In its health advisory for elderly population, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India stated that elderly people are at a higher risk of COVID-19 infection due to their decreased immunity and body reserves, as well as multiple associated co-morbidities like diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and the severity of the disease can be detrimental. It advised senior citizens to exercise and meditate.

According to experts, exercise can help boost the bodys immune functions, decrease inflammation, and also has mental and emotional benefits.

Rishabh Telang, fitness expert, Curefit, said, Exercise is important for people irrespective of age or fitness background purely because movement ensures increased blood flow in the muscles and joints and keeps one protected for a longer period of time besides providing many other benefits such as improved heart health. The idea of exercise is to ensure smooth functional movement patterns at any age and more and more people falling under the category of older adults have realised the benefits of engaging in exercises such as walking, yoga, basic strength training and more.

The Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry in April 2020 issued advisory for senior citizens to stay at home, avoid visitors, maintain one-metre distance, if necessary, but remain active inside their homes, including doing light exercises and yoga, given that they are considered more vulnerable to the respiratory infection.

In fact, in a short study published in JMIR Publications in May 2020, Impact of home quarantine on physical activity among older adults living at home during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Qualitative Interview Study, despite the decline in their participation in group physical activities before the quarantine, older adults expressed the need to perform physical activity at home. There is a need to help older adults integrate simple and safe ways to stay physically active in a limited space, observed the study.

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Call it the effect of such advisories, more time during the lockdown, or to keep themselves physically active, senior citizens have been taking online sessions. While most of them may not be new to exercising, it is the first time that they have gone online

Sixty-one-year-old Nasik-based Rajesh Shankarrao Girme had been working out in a gym set up for the past 35 years, but lockdown put a stop to that. However, instead of online classes, he used his Gold Gyms membership to avail workout videos that enabled him to continue doing functional training as well as yoga on alternate days for an hour. It is the motivation to keep staying fit, lockdown or not that pushed me to watch these videos and practice. Before the lockdown, I never ever practiced with a video playing in front of me, said Girme, who has been doing Mixed Martial Arts, yoga and crossfit among others.

Sarmila Bhowmik, 63, who flew to Kolkata from Pune just before the lockdown was announced in March 2020, was trying to figure out ways to keep herself active. A homemaker, who has been gymming for almost 25 years now, Bhowmik was initially not too happy with online workouts as she is used to hardcore gymming. But the sheer energy of a group workout motivated her to continue. We dont have any other activity at home. I dont feel inspired to exercise on my own. But with a group, it is far more streamlined. While being in a gym is an experience I miss, online classes have been a boon amid the lockdown, especially with no facilities available, remarked Sarmila.

Not just online platforms, but even yoga experts like Ira Trivedi, are conducting virtual workout sessions via Zoom to help senior citizens get back on their fitness routines. She limits her classes to 20-25 people to ensure personal attention and care.

Notably, The Seniors Covid-19 Pandemic and Exercise study undertaken by the University of Victoria and sponsored by the University of British Columbia is ongoing with an aim to evaluate different types of exercise programs (virtual group-based exercise program; personal exercise program; wait-list control) across 12-weeks on the physical and mental health of older adults during the current Covid-19 pandemic. The study is expected to be completed by September 30.

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So, is a personal training module as part of a guided exercise module more effective than self-exercising? Ashish Rawat, founder, Oga Fit- an interactive digital workout platform, agrees. Immunity and ensuring a basic level of fitness is extremely crucial as one grows older. Given the current situation and the impact of Covid-19 on our immune system, it is paramount to be fit and healthy. For senior citizens, guided yoga and basic cardio exercises after consulting their doctor is crucial. Our platform allows users to choose workouts basis their fitness levels and pace. Our proprietary technology helps ensure that the movements are being done accurately. Physical and mental fitness can go a long way in making people stronger and healthier, described Rawat.

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I love to workout, and while gym re-openings are still new and the safety of hitting up a shared fitness center during the pandemic is still up for debate I've been turning to workouts I can stream from the comfort of my living room. But streaming exercise programs aren't always an easy space to navigate. You have to find an instructor you like, moves you can do, and something that doesn't require too much equipment. Some are easier than others to do from an apartment, especially a small one. Plus, when it comes to streaming, some are more expensive than others. Yes, the price range is wide: There are free fitness tutorials you can stream on YouTube, and there are those that require gear like the Peloton bike or that Mirror workout youve seen all over Insta. With all that said, weve gathered up a list of some of our favorites to get you through your at-home workouts, no matter why you're doing them. At Refinery29, were here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. All product details reflect the price and availability at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?9 Of The Best Ab Workouts You Can Do At Home12 Workout Items To Buy For A Legit Home GymWe Assigned Zodiac Signs To Workout Leggings

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Chyna Bardarson, a NASM-certified and Tone It Up trainer, is all about maximum efficiency. That's why she created this quick, zero-equipment workout that targets not one but two key muscle groups, your core and your glutes, pushing those muscles to the limit and getting you in and out in just 15 minutes. Since we're not using any weight in this workout, "higher repetition is important," Bardarson said; upping your reps is an effective way to strengthen your muscles without resistance. That's why you'll spend 45 seconds doing each move, pushing through as many reps as you can to max out your core and glute muscles. (A quick note that if getting strong is your goal, it's important to stick to a consistent, strength-focused workout plan and nutrition plan; this routine can be part of that!) Because the workout itself is pretty short and uses only bodyweight, Bardarson said the mind-body connection - focusing hard on the engagement of your glutes and abs, aka not letting your mind wander or just phoning in the moves - is key if you want to get the most out of the workout. Ready to work? Keep reading to get the full routine, and if you want more home workouts from Bardarson and other Tone It Up trainers, the Tone It Up app is available for free for the full month of September. Related: 5 Trainers on the Resistance-Band Exercises They Recommend Over and Over Again Chyna Bardarson's 15-Minute No-Equipment Abs and Butt Workout Equipment needed: A yoga mat or comfortable area on the floor Directions: Start with the warmup listed below. Then, complete each exercise in the following circuit for 45 seconds, with no rest in between moves. Rest for one minute after the circuit is complete, then repeat the circuit for a total of two rounds. Bardarson said to make sure you focus on engaging your core and glutes throughout in order to maintain your form. After you're done, she recommended stretching out with the figure four stretch, pigeon, and active hamstring stretch. Warmup: Squat walk: one minute Alternating side lunge: one minute Butt kick: one minute Ab and Butt Circuit: Curtsy lunge to leg lift: 45 seconds each side Single-leg glute bridge with abduction: 45 seconds each side Donkey kick to side kick: 45 seconds each side Surrender: 45 seconds Bear crawl: 45 seconds Keep reading to see how to do each move. Related: I'm a Trainer, and This 4-Week Workout Plan Will Help You Lose Weight and Build Muscle

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One diet typically doesn't work for all but those who have type 2 diabetes may fare better following one specific diet than othersespecially programs that only target calorie restriction. New research suggests that reducing carbohydrate intake coupled with increased exercise may be the ticket to weight loss for people with this condition.

The 2019 studywhich was conducted by a team of researchers in the Netherlands but just recently presented at the 2020 European and International Obesity Congressaddressed that calorie restriction alone may not be an effective weight-loss method for those who have insulin resistance caused by type 2 diabetes.

Insulin resistance occurs when your pancreas has to make more insulin to help glucose (sugar) enter into cells in your muscles and fat, and it's often associated with prediabetes which can lead to type 2 diabetes if not managed through diet and exercise. Having this condition can prevent weight loss depending on the types of food you eat. As many as 75% of people with obesity may also have insulin resistance. (Related: What Happens to Your Body When You Drink a Smoothie Every Day)

The study compared three types of diets geared toward promoting weight loss in 344 patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. The three diets included a calorie-restriction diet, a low-carb diet, and the 66 dieta low-carb program that occurs in three phases. After monitoring participants for a year, researchers found the 66 diet was twice as effective as just calorie-counting alone. On this diet, not only did patients lose more weight, but they also reduced insulin resistance and lowered blood pressure.

So, what does the 66 diet look like exactly? Over the course of three phases, you keep your carb consumption low as well as your overall intake of processed foods. At the same time, you increase the amount of protein and fiber in your diet and incorporate vegetables into every meal. When following the 66 diet, the emphasis isn't around the number of calories you consume, but rather the quality of your calories.

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In phase one, patients limit their carb intake to just 36 grams per day while also increasing their protein intake to 1.2 grams or more per kilogram of body weight. The goal here is to cut alcohol and get protein from fish and plant-based sources such as nuts and beans. Note, this preliminary phase parallels the keto diet except the main objective with this low-carb diet is to increase protein intake. The keto diet on the other hand focuses more on elevating fat consumption.

Things change pretty dramatically in phase two because then you can slowly start introducing more carbs into your diet. By phase three, you can increase your carb intake even more. When patients stop losing weight, that indicates they've reached the carb intake that's best for them to maintain a healthy weight.

"This is a very individual need," said Ellen Grovers, registered dietitian and lead author of the study, in an online presentation. "Everyone has their own carbohydrate need, and this also counts for healthy people."

All patients were also instructed to exercise at least two to three times per week for an hour a day for the duration of this study.

At least 43.2% of patients who followed this special diet lost at least 5% of body weight in one year and 40% stabilized their blood glucose levels. For those who followed a standard low carb diet, 41.7% lost at least 5% of their body weight whereas only 23.3% of participants in the calorie-restricted group lost the same.

What's even more telling is that nearly 23% of participants who followed the 66 diet lost 10% or more from their weight at baseline, compared to just 17.3% and 10%, respectively, in the low-carb and calorie-restricted groups.

So, as you can see not only did patients following the 66 diet lose the most weight, but they also improved their blood glucose levels.

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