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Fitness enthusiast Milind Soman turns a year older on November 4. On the special occasion, have a look at some of these top fitness pictures

Model and Fitness enthusiast Milind Soman has time and again proved that age is just a number for him. With looks to die for and a sculpted physique, the former supermodel never fails to give us fitness goals. He has constantly been raising the bar for fitness, inspiring thousands of people with his determination and dedication. From going for a run in minus degrees, to participating in marathons, even at 55, Milind Soman is an inspiration to many across the globe. It goes without saying that its hard to believe that the passionate fitness enthusiast has turned 55 today, and the model is getting wishes from every nook and cranny.

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Somans family moved to England where he lived until the age of seven, then his family moved back to Mumbai, India in 1973. An icon of the 90s turned to modelling in 1988 and since then, he has come a long way. Soman featured in Alisha Chinai's music video, Made in India in 1995. In the mid-1990s, he took the lead role in the Indian science fiction TV Series Captain Vyom and also played part in the TV series Sea Hawks. Soman's films include 16 December, Pachaikili Muthucharam, Paiyaa, Agni Varsha and Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula. He has also acted in a number of English and other foreign films and television series. He was also seen in a character role in the 2016 film Bajirao Mastani.

Besides acting, Milind is also known for his fitness and one thing that sets him apart is the sheer discipline in his daily routine and fervour to keep pushing the limits of his fitness. The model often shares his fitness pictures on social media. And since today, we are talking about his fitness, let us tell you his top fitness mantras. Firstly, Milind indulges in eating healthy. He prefers simple home-cooked meals, seasonal vegetables, fresh fruits and nuts. The popular star begins his day with eating a handful of nuts every day. He told India Today that for him almonds have been a preferred pre-breakfast snack for years now. Moreover nuts provide him energy to kick-start his day.

Secondly, the fitness enthusiast firmly believes that its never too late to start or learn something new. He said, I started endurance running only in 2003 when I was 38 and I haven't stopped since. More than the physical fitness, for me it is about believing in yourself. It's about dealing with life in a positive way, learning positive lessons from every experience and situation. Thirdly, to stay fit, Milind Soman makes sure to stay well-rested. Taking the right amount of sleep is his top priority. Last but not the least, the fitness enthusiast emphasises on quitting smoking to stay both physically and mentally fit. Interestingly, even during the lockdown, Milind made no compromises with his fitness routine. Milind is a true-blue fitness enthusiast and there is no denying that.

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Happy Birthday Milind Soman: The multi talented star's BEST fitness photos that will make you hit the gym ASAP - PINKVILLA

Covid-19 has thrown the gym industry into a tailspin, wreaking havoc on some of the biggest names in fitness including Gold's Gym and 24 Hour Fitness, which both had to file for bankruptcy protection.

Planet Fitness also has had to shut its doors for months but unlike its rivals, the company is poised to sprint past the competition once the pandemic ends.

Gyms were forced to shut down in March 2020 to try to curb the spread of Covid-19, crippling the fitness industry, which is a $32 billion market in the U.S., with more than 41,000 gyms and 64 million members. In some states, gyms were among the last businesses allowed to reopen.

Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, Planet Fitness reported 53 consecutive quarters of positive same-store sales growth.But analysts say that without the rollout of a vaccine, it could be until the end of 2021 before the company reaches pre-pandemic levels of profitability.The company has not provided any guidance on its business for the rest of the year.

So despite the dire situation in the gym industry can Planet Fitness actually come out ahead? And what does social distancing mean for the future of working out?

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Many have newer equipment and offer cheaper rates, particularly for people who don't want to swim, he said.

In response, the town in the last year or two began offering patrons the chance to pay separately for the use of the pool or the gym .

The facility's financial problems predate the Covid-19 pandemic.

Revenues from membership fees, pool rentals and other sources have slipped slightly since 2016, to $1 million in the town's 2020 adopted budget, while expenses to run the facility have risen to more than $1.4 million in the current year's budget.

But that figure doesn't include benefits paid to Aquatic and Fitness Center employees. Taking into account this and other costs such as pool chemicals, town officials said, the annual deficit approaches $600,000.

"The losses are just getting too high for us to sustain," Tonawanda Supervisor Joseph Emminger said.

Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, the facility had six full-time and 186 part-time workers. Today, while the gym remains closed, the venue has two full-time and 91 part-time workers.

The town, following state public health guidelines, closed the facility in March. The town reopened the pool on Oct. 1 without the whirlpool, steam room and sauna but opted to keep the gym closed.

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OpEd -- An 11th Component of Fitness? | Morning Chalk Up

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In 2002, CrossFit founder and former CEO Greg Glassman explained his definition of fitness. Glassman wrote in the CrossFit Journal, that CrossFit is not a specialized fitness program but a deliberate attempt to optimize physical competence in each of ten recognized fitness domains. They are: Cardiovascular and Respiratory endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance, and Accuracy.

Fast forward to 2020 and the final event on day one of the CrossFit Games, The Ranch Loop, exposed and beautifully represented that there is actually an 11th component of fitness too: Mindset.

This event was a three-mile loop that included upwards of 50-degree grades and 2,000 feet of elevation changes including a three-quarter-mile ascent.

Most importantly, Dave Castro, CrossFit Director of Sport, was waiting for the athletes at what they thought was the finish line. He dealt the competitors a vicious curveball as he explained to them, Turn around and run the course backward.

You may not be an elite athlete but how many times has life thrown a curve ball your way?

If you watched the event live, you witnessed Mat Fraser and Justin Medeiros completely empty the tank in an all-out sprint to the finish line over the last few hundred meters, before learning about Castros twist.

Now one can only imagine both the physical and mental discomfort these athletes were enduring. However, it appeared that all of the athletes, even those on the demo team, accepted the challenge with open arms and an open mind (with the possible exception of Mat Frasers initial gesture to Castro).

Katrin Davisdottir stated in a post-event interview that the twist psyched her up, as she thrives on the unknown. This response is not a special gift, its purposefully practiced and trained. Literally the thing that went through my mind was, YES. LETS GO. It psyched me up, Davidsdottir said. I love twists like that and honestly if it is hard for me it is hard for them too.

Mindset Training

For the ten athletes in Aromas, mindset training had clearly been a focus prior to the Games, both in and outside of the gym and it won the day in the Ranch Loop, acting almost like armor, providing athletes with the ability to respond with purpose quickly, rather than slowly and emotionally. They transitioned and shifted a possibly agitated, angry, mindset into one based on hunger and grit.

This mindset armor was illustrated exquisitely by Chandler Smith on the demo team, making his performance a tribute to the heroes in uniform that he represents.

When Smith approached Castro, there was no hesitation, no emotional shift, no pause, only purposeful action. From the naked eye one could see how much physical pain Chandler was in, however, he looked Castro straight in the eye and said, yes sir and continued onward.

Smith laid it out perfectly in a post-event interview, You had to rely on something beyond the walls of your fitness. You had to spend a lot more mental energy than normal. If your mental preparation is right, then you are going to do well on this workout.

While these examples come from elite athletes in the heat of competition, mindset training principles also apply to the everyday gym-goer, CEO, soccer mom and so on.

Just as with CrossFit workouts, mindset training and tools are universally trainable for every single person and can be individually scaled.

Consider the following research suggestions:

When we decide to exercise, we are activating our muscles with purpose, and through muscle memory, we learn a new skill.

Mindset training works the same.

We can exercise our mind for health, wellbeing, and peak performance but it begins with awareness. It is not a one size fits all program and just like CrossFit, there is no quick fix for purposeful progress but there are basic exercises we all can try and apply.

Mental strength is earned. Mental Techniques we can learn.

How to Get Started

If improving upon your mental game, earning mental strength, and being able to accept the Ranch Loop challenge with open arms is something you truly desire, you need to make mindset training a priority, just as you do with drinking water or monitoring your nutrition, on a daily basis.

Below are a few exercises to try out and apply to begin training your mindset:

1. Reframe

Reframing is a psychological technique that challenges the mind to develop a practical growth mindset and develop self-competence, manage irrational self-talk, and the ability to acknowledge the small wins and take lessons from what we as individuals see as a failure.

2. Meditation

Your objective is not to be a master meditator. Your mind is either in a sympathetic state (fight or flight) or parasympathetic state (rest) and digests more in the latter, calm state.

As 80% of our thoughts are negative and 95% are repetitive from the day before, creating a meditation habit kicks us into a parasympathetic state that has mental and physical benefits.

3. Reading

Reading is mind nutrition. It activates your neurons in a similar way a workout activates your muscles. Reading with the purpose of learning gives us new knowledge and opens us to possibilities.

Try these suggestions:

When trying and applying the exercises above, use the same model as you would in physical training: mechanics consistency intensity. The emphasis here is mastering the basics, but in mindset training, unlike CrossFit WODs, the ultimate goal is consistency, not intensity.

If improving your mental game is something you desire, dont be afraid to fail forward. You must focus on discovering what works well for you and this could mean doing the exercises provided above or reading the suggested books more times than the person to your left or right.

If you enjoy having a coach, your best option could be to hire and work with a professional, a specialist in mental training, who would give you individualized attention, aiding in your ability to unlock your true potential by providing you with direction and specific tools that will help you strengthen your mindset.

For others, this could mean getting a new journal and simply looking up journal prompts or could incorporate more mindful practices such as daily walks, visualization, or yoga into your lifestyle.

No matter what direction you choose to embark within your mindset journey, there is no wrong turn. Investing in your mindset is an investment in discovering a better version of yourself.

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OpEd -- An 11th Component of Fitness? - Morning Chalk Up

The luxury studios featured her signature AKT classes, services such as nutritional advisers and cryotherapy (a treatment using freezing or near-freezing temperatures), and a long line of well-heeled devotees, including TriBeCa moms and stars like Alicia Keys. Ms. Kaiser made regular appearances in womens magazines and on television shows like Live With Kelly and Ryan. She even had her own clothing line in Target.

Ms. Kaiser wanted to continue growing her brand, so she began meeting with potential investors. In the fall of 2017, she flew to Los Angeles for a meeting with Mr. Geisler of Xponential.

Initially I was not too interested because the word franchise has such a mass-market connotation, Ms. Kaiser said. But after months of talking, or dating, really, I envisioned how we could make this the very first dance concept to be scaled nationally, and I was convinced it was going to be incredible.

The following March, the sides had closed a deal that would give Xponential the rights to AKTs intellectual property, as well as a license to use Ms. Kaisers image and persona. In return, she was to receive $2.15 million in cash, plus $850,000 over three equal installments, in addition to a consulting deal, an equity stake in Xponentials parent company, and other payments.

When the deal closed, Mr. Geisler was bullish on the companys swift expansion, boasting of plans to open as many as 20 new AKT studios within 12 months and up to 150 more in 2019. But the first AKT franchise studio didnt open until June 2019, more than a year later and only eight are now open. While Xponential has spent more than $8 million on the AKT business, it has yet to generate a net profit, according to court filings.

The pandemic, of course, has been particularly hard on the fitness industry. Companies including Golds Gym, 24-Hour Fitness and Flywheel Sports are just some of those that have filed for bankruptcy. As for Xponential, sales have been hit hard, wiping out strong gains observed over recent years and pulling sales back to the levels not seen since the third quarter of 2018, said Liyin Yeo, an applied data analyst at Second Measure, a technology company that analyzes transaction data from a panel of 4.5 million consumers.

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The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) recognized Zumba and Strong Nation with its first Spirit of Fitness Award during their annual Optima Fitness and Wellness Conference.

Laurie McCartney, president of Global Fitness & Wellness Solutions for Ascend Learning, the parent company of NASM and AFAA, presented the award to the Zumba and Strong Nation communities as part of Optimas welcome keynote address.

Outside of its fitness platform, Zumbas network of instructors and customers participants are actively involved in outreach campaigns. This year, Zumba partnered with The Global FoodBanking Network to deliver more than one million free meals to families impacted by COVID-19. Zumba also raised over $5.7 million to support philanthropic causes including the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Augies Quest for the cure of ALS.

Alberto Perlman, CEO and co-founder of Zumba, accepted the award and said, When stay-at-home orders were first put into effect in March, we made it our mission to keep people moving, not only for a physical release but as a way to help with the stress and anxiety due to the Pandemic, said Perlman. Our incredible instructors around the world never missed a beat, learning the ins and outs of technology so they could deliver amazing virtual classes and eventually teaching outdoor classes to keep their communities moving and connected, continuing to create joy in a time where we all have needed it the most.

As part of the Spirit of Fitness award, NASMand AFAAwill provide20scholarships that Zumbawillshare with itsinstructorstosupport its commitment to continuing education.

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Patrick Mahomes is an investor in Whoop's latest round of funding.

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Some of the biggest names in sports are investing in the wearable company Whoop amid a global pandemic.

The fitness tracking company announced Wednesday it closed a $100 million financing round, valuing it at $1.2 billion.

The latest round of investors includes Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes, champion golfers Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant (via his business venture ThirtyFive Ventures).

Whoop makes fitness trackers that can monitor vitals like movement, sleep and workouts. It's been the fitness tracker of choice for a number of recognizable pro athletes, and has been used to help monitor potential symptoms of Covid-19 as sports came back after play was suspended due to the pandemic in the spring.

"I've always loved Whoop the product, but I learned that Whoop the business was just as good. I'm proud to be investing again in this round of financing and very excited about the company's prospects," McIlroy said in a statement. The four-time Majors Champion also serves as a global ambassador to Whoop.

The funding round was led by venture capital firm IVP, which will get a board seat with Whoop. Other participating investors include SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Accomplice, Two Sigma Ventures, Collaborative Fund, Thursday Ventures, Nextview Ventures, Promus Ventures, Cavu Ventures and D20 Capital.

"A lot of the capital will go towards investing in membership, the overall experience, software, analytics and hardware," Will Ahmed, Whoop CEO said in an interview with CNBC. "It's really about bolstering the coaching aspect of Whoop. We aspire to be a 24/7 life coach to tell you what you need to do to improve."

The Boston-based sports wearable company got its start in 2012 and now has more than 330 employees after a surge of recent hires. Ahmed said the company has hired 200 new employees in 2020.

The company wouldn't provide revenue numbers but said its subscribers have been growing quickly over the last 12 months due to an increased interest in health during the pandemic. Whoop has raised more than $200 million in funding to date.

"Whoop has built best-in-class wearable technology and an aspirational brand that have propelled the company to an impressive period of hypergrowth," Eric Liaw, General Partner at IVP, said in a statement.

Ahmed said Whoop members range from professional athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs and fitness enthusiasts. The nylon band equipped with sensors is designed to gather data to measure everything from exertion levels to sleep patterns to help users improve their overall health. Whoop's business model is based on a subscription service. Users sign up for a monthly subscription starting at $30 and the wearable devices are included for free.

Whoop has seen recent success and raised its global profile during the pandemic as many users have noticed changes in their health scores as early indicators of coronavirus symptoms.

Ahmed said that Whoop members have reported Covid-19 symptoms "thousands of times" with the app and the company will have additional announcements in its July study that is about to be peer reviewed.

Whoop has raised $100M, valuing the company at $1.2 billion.

Source: Whoop

In June, PGA Tour golfer Nick Watney said it was his wearable fitness tracker that first alerted him that he may have coronavirus. Ahead of the RBC Heritage event, Watney noticed his respiratory rate had spiked from Whoop's app. Despite not feeling any of the physical symptoms associated with Covid-19, Watney decided to get tested and discovered he was positive for the virus.

Following his diagnosis, the PGA Tour signed a deal with Whoop to make their product available to all golfers and caddies on the Tour who wanted one. The Tour finished its recent season with fewer than 10 positive cases over 18 events.

Today, companies like Tory Burch are using Whoop in their offices as a way to track their health and fitness. Ahmed said the enterprise opportunity has become a meaningful business for Whoop, which is working with a number of businesses that want to be able to help large audiences and teams better understand their bodies and health.

"I think when you're building a business you have to adapt to the environment," said Ahmed. "We've had to learn how to support our customers during an unusual time but also at a time where health monitoring has become more and more important," he said.

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) The Survivor Fitness Foundation is dedicated to empowering cancer survivors with tools and training needed for a wholistic post-cancer recovery.

For Maria London, breast cancer survivor, the Survivor Fitness Foundation has been an incredible support system.

Aaron Grunke, founder of the Survivor Fitness Foundation, began this organization after his battle with testicular cancer. After beating this disease, he began to get back in the gym and noticed his body wasnt what it used to be. Through assistance from a personal trainer and a dietician, his journey to health, both physically and mentally, began to dramatically increase and he saw a need for this in the Knoxville community.

Since the organizations inception, the Survivor Fitness Foundation has helped dozens of cancer survivors in East Tennessee reclaim their life in a post-cancer world.

Grunke encourages anyone who has survived cancer or knows of a friend or family member that could benefit from the Survivor Fitness Foundation contact the foundation, so their loved ones can continue to heal, survive and thrive wholelistically.

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Fernando Alonso, Barcelona test

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Fernando Alonso says he will be working on building up his neck muscles as he tests a two-year-old Renault this week in Bahrain.

After a two-year sabbatical, the 39-year-old Spaniard is returning to Formula 1 next year to replace Daniel Ricciardo as Renault becomes Alpine.

Some people have been surprised about Alonso's commitment so far.

He has done a filming day in the 2020 car, joined the team at Imola, follows the races from a sophisticated home setup, drives in the simulator at Enstone, and even pushed to do the 'young driver' test in Abu Dhabi next month.

"I'm not crazy, I just feel involved in the project for my return," Alonso told France's L'Equipe.

His big task in Bahrain this week is building up his race fitness.

"My neck is not ready yet," he admits. "I have worked a lot in the gym but nothing replaces the car. I need kilometres. The more you drive in F1 the better you are."

When asked if he really needs a lot of preparation after two world championships and having spent most of his adult life in the paddock, Alonso answered: "If I want to win, yes."

He played down any comparison with Michael Schumacher's disappointing F1 comeback.

"Michael had great cars during his career and when he came back his car was normal, so everyone was disappointed," said Alonso.

"In my case the opposite could happen. I had inferior cars in the last five years of my career and who knows what will happen now."

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Skating lessons, public skates and more registered fitness centre visits are being added to the City of Richmonds recreational list starting Tuesday.

According to the city, these activities are being added to allow for people to stay active, get socially connected and to have fun in a safe and monitored environment.

Skating lessons at Minoru Arenas run from Nov. 3 to mid-December for kids ages four and older with registration available online.

Minoru Arenas public skating begins Nov. 4 and will take place on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with skate rentals for an additional fee.

Richmond Ice Centre will be offering one-hour public skate sessions Monday through Fridays.

West Richmond and City Centre Community centres are also available for fitness bookings.

Registration is required to use any of the citys five fitness centres and public skating facilities.

Visit http://www.richmond.ca/register to pre-book your 75-minute session.

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