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Porsha Williams has been championing her healthy lifestyle filled with"baby vegan"meal plans, intermittent fasting and, of course, a workout plan. In a recent interview with Glamour Magazine, The Real Housewives of Atlanta stunneropened up about her commitment to her health and fitness now that she's a mom and the surprising exercise staple she keeps close to help her realize her goals.

"Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is something that has always been a part of my life," Porsha explained in the interview."But before I had my daughter, Pilar Jhena McKinley, I let working out and eating right become too on and off." Like all of us, Porsha struggled with keeping up with her rigorous scheduleand prioritizing her health but motherhood changed all of that.

"When I had PJ, it was like a switch flipped," she continued. "I had her late in life, and I know that I want to do everything I can to keep up with her. I equated being healthy to feeling great with her, both mentally and physically." So in order to get the energy she needed, Porsha did a little redecorating.

"I had no choice but to put my treadmill in my bedroom," said the hair company founder."So now I see it when I wake up, and I get right into doing about forty minutes on an incline at a 4.0 pace." If possible, she follows that up with a virtual trainer in the afternoon. "No matter what though, I make sure Im on the treadmill at least four days a week and I get with a trainer once a week."

She also noted that she never skips on working out her killer abs in each sesh.Though she always takes Friday and Saturday as rest days, Porsha's already makingplans to incorporate boxing in the future.Queen.

When it comes to her beauty, we may know the RHOA mainstay for her glam lashes and flawless makeup, but she's also a big fan of specific natural beauty products to keep her glow. "I swear by Aloe Vera Plant I place it directly on my face and it makes my skin look and feel amazing," she revealed."I also drink lots of water, which has so many beauty and health benefits. Iincorporate dark green foods as much as possible into my diets."

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Feeling a little tight this week? Loosen up and get your stretch on this Saturday, October 10, with a great outdoor fitness event presented by CoreLife Eatery, a restaurant that values clean, healthy and great tasting foods.

Visit CoreLife Eaterys brand new Cool Springs location this Saturday for an energizing and restorative yoga class.

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No matter how much her teammates complained, Raquel "Rocky" Reis wasnt going to let them slow down.

It was still summertime, and the senior knew one thing would be paramount in the upcoming high school field hockey season: Stamina. So she was going to make sure New Bedford was the best-conditioned team each it time it took the field.

Thus, captain's practices this summer not only featured masks and social distancing, but a maniacal focus on running.

They would get a little annoyed by me with all the running, Reis laughed after scoring the lone goal in a 1-0 road win over Bishop Stang on Wednesday. They were like What are you doing? This is summer! And I was like Were going to be tired during the season!

Reis, a defender, enjoyed the fruits of that offseason work when she snagged a takeaway around New Bedfords own 25-yard line, then carried it the length of the field before sniping a shot from just inside the arc with 7:38 left in the third quarter.

Raquel is a great athlete. She has great skills. She has speed, said New Bedford coach Kathy Rezendes. When there was an opportunity to move up and switch, she did that and put the ball in the goal.

Reis ability to play from end line to end line might be one of the most important skills a player can posses this season, with teams playing 7 on 7 instead of the traditional 11 on 11.

Thats huge, said Bishop Stang coach Kara Caron. If you can run from one end of the field and not be completely exhausted by the time you get there and still have the energy to make something happen in the circle? Thats awesome."

Thats why Rezendes doesnt feel like she's wasting someone with Reis speed on her back line. In past years Reis played a center defender position that saw her playing up offensively with regularity. With only two defenders in the Whalers 2-2-2 alignment, now she has to carefully pick and choose her spots to attack without leaving the defense shorthanded.

I have her on defense because of all her attributes, Rezendes said. She can get back and clear out the ball. Not many balls get by Raquel.

Reis ensured she would into the season in tip-top shape with an offseason packed with Crossfit-style workouts in the small gym she has at home, in addition to regular running.

We were preparing to be very tired and very fatigued, she said. Conditioning was going to be important.

Reis feels like the fast-paced style brought on by the wide-open fields feeds right into New Bedfords strengths. Through two games, the Whalers are 2-0, havent allowed a goal and have put a combined 34 shots on net in wins over Stang and Durfee.

For us, thats what we like, Reis said. None of us have been playing field hockey for all of our lives. Were athletes who started playing field hockey in high school. Keeping that fast pace, constantly running and staying in shape is a benefit to us.

Caron felt her team was prepared for New Bedfords indomitable energy, but in the end the Whalers talent edge was too much to overcome in a game the Spartans were out-shot 17-2.

(New Bedford) has a lot of energy and they keep going and they dont get tired, Caron said. We knew that. We were ready for that. Our three defensive players have played together for a few years now and I feel like they knew what to expect.

CHANGES TO THE GAME

The two most significant changes to field hockey were the reduction in players on the field and the elimination of corners, which eliminates some of the best scoring chances in a given game.

No corners is a disadvantage because you have to pull it all the way out to the 25, Rezendes said.

The Spartans have played three games thus far and have started to develop a few strategies.

You really have to be on point with your passing and communicating because you dont have a lot of players out there, Caron said. You dont have as much reinforcement. You have to be aware and on point and communicating.

"Its been an adjustment to go 7 on 7 instead of 11 on 11, said Rezendes, whose team was in the midst of a three-games-in-three days stretch to open the season. We were a little more fatigued today, but I have good depth and I have players who can rotate in and out. My goal is to keep a fresh seven in there and push the ball as much as we can. So far, weve been doing that."

But considering how bleak the prospect of a season appeared just months ago, everyone is relieved to be simply be playing.

There was a point in the summer I was pretty set it wasnt going to happen, so I was very happy when they announced, Reis said. It just wouldnt have felt right. It wouldnt have felt like a full circle without getting my senior season. Im glad we get to play.

STRUGGLING TO SCORE

As well as the season has started for the Whalers (2-0, 1-0 Southeast Conference), their one struggle has been offensive efficiency. On 34 shots on net, New Bedford has just three goals.

Weve played against two great goalies these past two days, Reis said. To finally get the ball to sneak past felt good. It was refreshing.

Stang junior Maddie Kippe did, in fact, have an excellent game in front of the cage. She turned away all nine shots she faced in the first half and finished with 16 stops.

Maddie has been working really hard, Caron said. She plays field hockey year-round and she was ready. She knows they are a good offensive team. She was definitely ready.

Considering the quality of their opponents, Rezendes isnt worried about her team's scoring ability.

Were working really hard, she said. Weve had a lot of scoring opportunities. Weve been firing them on goal. Its not like we havent had shots. It's just a matter of putting them in the goal."

WHAT IT MEANS: New Bedford improves to 2-0 (1-0 Southeast Conference) while Bishop Stang falls to 1-1-1 (1-0-1 Catholic Central League). The Whalers played at Brockton on Thursday to cap a string of three games in 72 hours. The Spartans host St. Marys on Saturday.

REIS ON SCORING HER GOAL: It was definitely a relief once you get that goal to go up one. But I always tell the girls we have to play scared the whole time. Play like youre behind one goal. Once we did finally put one away, in my head I felt a little better, but that doesnt mean Im not going to play until the very end.

Raquel Reis scores midway thru 3rd quarter to put New Bedford up 1-0 on Bishop Stangpic.twitter.com/dTuYISoHW4

ALMOST A LEAD: The Spartans appeared to get on the board first with 4:30 left in the first quarter, but an apparent goal by Sara Pereira was waived off because she shot from outside the 25.

WHAT A START: New Bedford freshman goalie Lauren Mitchell made two saves for her second shutout in as many varsity starts. Mitchell is one of Mayor Jon Mitchells two daughters who play on the team, along with senior forward Natalie Mitchell.

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Matt Beard is anticipating a good test for his West Ham United side when they travel to face Everton on Sunday.

The Irons return to Barclays FA Womens Super League action away to a Toffees side that have won all three of their league matches so far, scoring eleven goals without reply.

The head coach knows Willie Kirks team will be a difficult opponent on this weekend but feels his Hammers side have the quality to compete with the best teams in the division.

Everton have a lot of experience in their squad so it will be a difficult challenge, but I feel with the team weve built here, we can compete with anyone.

Matt Beard

Everton will be a tough game, Beard told whufc.com. Theyve started well and theyve recruited really well. They have a lot of experience in their squad so it will be a difficult challenge, but I feel with the team weve built here, we can compete with anyone.

We have our own high aspirations to challenge in those top five positions. We can see where we are come Christmas and hopefully, we are in a strong place.

The Irons have been without Martha Thomas and Hawa Cissoko due to knocks since the start of the season, and head coach Beard has clarified the situation surrounding the current injuries in his squad.

With Katerina Svitkova, Laura Vetterlein and Cho So-hyun all also absent due to knocks, Beard is hopeful of having a fully fit squad to choose from when his team returns from the international break.

He continued: After the international break were going to hopefully have everyone back fit, which will be great for us.

If you look at the talent weve got missing right now in Martha Thomas, Hawa Cissoko, Cho So-hyun, Laura Vetterlein and Katerina Svitkova, were without five players who would be fighting for a place in the starting XI.

The depth in our squad is good though. We did well on Wednesday and we did well against Reading too, albeit we didnt take our chances. I think that shows the depth we have in the group now and that everyone has a role to play.

This is a group that is really together, and things do take a little time. We all need to be patient and their relationships will develop, and we can compete with any team in this division.

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With the winter months on the way, The Standard CrossFit gym offers relief for those battling seasonal depression or who want to workout inside.

TOLEDO, Ohio With winter right around the corner, it's a good time to begin searching for a way to stay active while still being able stay warm and social distance.

The Standard CrossFit gym in downtown Toledo is one of the gyms in our area working hard to keep you safe in the middle of a pandemic.

Gyms provide an essential opportunity for people to fight off seasonal depression and get fit. Sometimes, that opportunity comes with the inspiration and motivation to shed weight and make healthy changes and lifestyle choices.

"It's an amazing part of my life. I was originally only gonna come here three, four days a week. But I'm finding myself, if I don't come 6 days a week and give a 100% every time I'm here, I'm disappointed with myself," said John Nieman, who has trained at The Standard CrossFit.

For Nieman, fitness has become a way of life.

He started his journey at 509 pounds and has since lost more than 130 pounds.

But he had hit a plateau, until he joined the gym back in August.

There, he dropped another 30 pounds and found a fitness family.

Ben Olin is the owner and head coach at the gym. For Olin, there goal is to provide more than just your average gym at The Standard CrossFit.

"I think fitness is not only like a... I think it's a right. And you should have access to very high-level training, so that you know exactly what you're doing, you have confidence in what you're doing, that you have fun," explained Olin.

Olin closed his business when the pandemic hit and Ohio leaders issued the stay-at-home order. Olin says he reopened when he could, back in May.

He understands how essential places like gyms are right now, especially for people who have a rough time with seasonal depression.

For Nieman, working out helps him cope with the challenges he's faced in life.

"Like a couple years ago, I went through some tragedy. It'll be three years ago, November 2nd my best friend took his own life. And then it'll, in January, it was 3 years that my fiance passed away," said Nieman.

At The Standard CrossFit, he's found more than just fitness. Nieman's found a family.

During the ongoing pandemic, some may be wary to hit the gym due to concerns over COVID-19. But Olin wants to reassure anyone who may be hesitant that his gym is doing everything it can to avoid risk factors.

"We clean more. We make people wash their hands or disinfect when they get here. We check them in so that there's no common surfaces that are touched. You have to stay in your pre-determined spot," explained Olin.

Olin says it's his duty to keep his doors open, knowing people like Nieman need fitness to bring a light of hope.

And Nieman hopes others will find their fitness family, too.

"Just give it a shot. I mean, don't be afraid of trying. First step of failing is failing. I'm a big, big proprietor of doing what makes you happy and I'm optimistic as all hell," said Nieman.

To sign up for classes or learn more, you can visit The Standard CrossFit'swebsite.

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Editors note: This article by Matthew Cox originally appeared on Military.com, a leading source of news for the military and veteran community

The Army has suspended a rule requiring new enlisted soldiers and officers to pass the Army Combat Fitness Test to graduate initial military training through next year.

Army officials announced in June that all active-duty, National Guard and Reserve units would be cleared to take a lightly modified ACFT on Oct. 1, but their scores will be used for data collection only and will not count until 2022.

That policy also now applies to soldiers in Basic Combat Training, Advanced Individual Training, One Station Unit Training, the Warrant Officer Basic Course and the Basic Officer Leaders Course for fiscal 2021, Megan Reed, spokeswoman for the Army's Center for Initial Military Training, said in a written statement.

"The Army Combat Fitness Test will no longer be used as a graduation requirement in Initial Military Training," Reed said. "All soldiers are challenged to pass ACFT 2.0 ... however, no adverse administrative actions will be taken against a soldier for failing the ACFT and scores or comments on performance will not be used administratively during the data collection timeframe."

After the ACFT's rollout in 2018, the service had planned for all soldiers to begin taking it to replace the Army Physical Fitness Test as the test of record in October 2020. New soldiers began taking the ACFT as a graduation requirement for initial military training in October 2019.

But the COVID-19 outbreak forced Army leaders to pause all fitness testing in late March to prevent the spread of the virus, a move that also paused the ACFT graduation requirement for new soldiers.

The pandemic also caused delays in fielding units with the special equipment needed to conduct the ACFT. Soldiers were unable to practice the entire test and build fitness levels, prompting Army leaders to announce in June that individual ACFT scores will not count against soldiers until March 2022.

As of Oct. 1, unit commanders were authorized to administer a slightly modified version of the new fitness test -- known as the ACFT 2.0. It still consists of six events: the maximum deadlift; standing power throw; hand-release push-ups; spring, drag and carry; leg tuck; and two-mile run. But the Army has added an alternative plank event for soldiers who struggle to perform the minimum requirement of one leg tuck.

The plank event -- which requires soldiers to perform the exercise for a minimum of two minutes -- is intended as a temporary bridging exercise to build core strength, Army officials have said.

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This week brings a dialogue about homelessness,Birding 101, a vice presidential debate watch party,DIY Night with latch hook kits, a virtual challenge experience and more.

Monday, Oct. 5

23 p.m. Virtual eventJoin your fellow Buffs for an hour of meditation. All levels of experience welcome! Register here.

6 p.m. ZoomSET (strength endurance training) will get your blood flowing to improve endurance, strengthand balance. You will utilize a variety of activities done on the Fitness Court to improve your stamina in any type of endurance challenge. All levels are welcome.Registration is required; learn more.

Tuesday, Oct. 6

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. HandshakeEmployers will be recruiting for computer science, robotics, math, statistics, technology and all engineering elds. CU Boulder students and alumni from all majors, experience levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend this free event.RSVP on Handshake.

Oct. 68:Health and Wellness Summit

The third annual Health and Wellness Summit is completely virtual, and open to CU faculty, staff and students. Registerto learn more about a holistic approach to health and wellness and the programs and services available at CU.

5:307p.m. ZoomJoin an Outdoor Program trip leaderfor a live presentation to learn about birds you can see on the trails in Colorado.Registration deadline is8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5.

Wednesday, Oct. 7

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. HandshakeEmployers will be recruiting for majors including engineering, physics, information science, math, astronomy and more. RSVP for the event in Handshake.

Education Abroad Global Seminar virtual info sessions

Get course credit while studying abroad in one of these faculty-led Global Seminars.

Writing in Ireland (Dublin, Ireland)Wednesday, Oct. 7, 4:30 p.m. |Join via Zoom

Film & the Italian Aesthetic (Rome, Italy)Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. |Join via Zoom

Barcelona Literature & Culture (Barcelona, Spain)Wednesday, Oct. 7, 5:15 p.m. |Join via Zoom

Identity, Arts & Ethics in Contemporary Norway (Oslo and Bergen, Norway)Wednesday, Oct. 7, 4 p.m. |Join via Zoom

Politics & Culture (Berlin, Germany)Thursday, Oct. 8, 4:30 p.m. |Join via Zoom

New Product Development (Amsterdam, Netherlands)Wednesday, Oct. 7, 4:30 p.m. |Join via Zoom

Urban Site Analysis & Design (Rome, Italy)Monday, Oct. 5, 5 p.m. |Join via Zoom

56:30 p.m. ZoomWhat perceptions shape our interactions with members of our community who are experiencing homelessness? What barriers exist for folks who want to engage and help? Students who attend this training will learn about ways to challenge stereotypes and learn new ways to engage with community members who are experiencing homelessness in their everyday interactions and through service. Register here.

78:30 p.m. ZoomWatch thevice presidential debatewith fellow Buffs.Discuss the topics that the candidates are addressing and play debate bingo.

Thursday, Oct. 8

6 p.m. ZoomAll you crafty Buffs:Pick upa latch hook kitthen tune in to join a virtual craft night. Each participant will need to RSVP in advance. You'll be contacted to coordinate a time to pick up your craft kit by appointment from CSI (UMC 330). Craft kit pickup will be contactless. Limited to the first 1520 students to register, so register now!

5 p.m. Virtual eventJoin the Dennis Small Cultural Center and your fellow Buffs to watch movies and shows while participating in an online chat. Learn more about how to participate.

Friday, Oct. 9

77:45 p.m. Virtual eventThink you have what it takes to complete the Virtual Challenge Course? Try it out! Register now.

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10 things to do this week: Career fairs, virtual fitness, more - CU Boulder Today

NEWS THIS MORNING

Oh this should go over well. Swimmingly, even!:

House Democrats unveiled a bill this morning to create a 17-member panel to assess the presidents capacity to perform the job.https://bit.ly/3iST44p

Is the panel designed just for Trump?: Well, the commission would be permanent but is definitely a shot atPresident TrumpDonald John TrumpFederal judge shoots down Texas proclamation allowing one ballot drop-off location per county Nine people who attended Trump rally in Minnesota contracted coronavirus Schiff: If Trump wanted more infections 'would he be doing anything different?' MORE, whose capacities have been questioned amid his coronavirus treatment.

Where Pelosi stands: SpeakerNancy PelosiNancy PelosiLoeffler unveils resolution condemning Pelosi for comments on 25th Amendment On The Money: Trump fuels and frustrates COVID-19 relief talks | Trump proposes .8T coronavirus relief package | Vegas ties helped Trump score M windfall in 2016 Trump fuels and frustrates COVID-19 relief talks MORE(D-Calif.), a sharp critic of the president, has fueled those questions in the days since Trump returned to the White House after three nights in the hospital, floating the idea that Trump's drug regimen which includes a steroid linked to mood swings might be affecting his decisionmaking.

Pelosi told reporters this morning: "This is not about President Trump; he will face the judgment of the voters. But he shows the need for us to create a process for future presidents."

Reaction from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellOn The Money: Trump fuels and frustrates COVID-19 relief talks | Trump proposes .8T coronavirus relief package | Vegas ties helped Trump score M windfall in 2016 Trump fuels and frustrates COVID-19 relief talks The Hill's Campaign Report: Trump campaigns on Rush Limbaugh show l Democrats question Trump's mental fitness l Coronavirus stimulus in doubt before election MORE (R-Ky.): "Look, that's absurd. Absolutely absurd. Again, right here in this last three weeks before the election, I think those kinds of wild comments should be largely discounted."

Chances of a coronavirus relief bill before the election? Unlikely:

Senate Majority LeaderMitch McConnell(R-Ky.) said a COVID-19 relief package passed before the Nov. 3 elections is unlikely.https://bit.ly/30R2dnF

In McConnells words: "I think the murkiness is a result of the proximity to the election, and everybody kind of trying to elbow for political advantage. I'd like to see us rise above that ... but I think that's unlikely in the next three weeks.

Back story: Talks between House SpeakerNancy Pelosi(D-Calif.), Treasury SecretarySteven MnuchinSteven Terner MnuchinOn The Money: Trump fuels and frustrates COVID-19 relief talks | Trump proposes .8T coronavirus relief package | Vegas ties helped Trump score M windfall in 2016 Trump fuels and frustrates COVID-19 relief talks SBA simplifies PPP forgiveness for small loans MOREand White House chief of staffMark MeadowsMark Randall MeadowsThe Hill's Campaign Report: Trump campaigns on Rush Limbaugh show l Democrats question Trump's mental fitness l Coronavirus stimulus in doubt before election Debate commission co-chair: 'No evidence whatsoever' Trump has tested negative The Hill's 12:30 Report: Dems ruffle feathers with POTUS fitness bill MOREhave been seesawing for months The latest curveball came this week whenPresident Trumpappeared to pull the plug on a large agreement before the Nov. 3 elections. He then walked back his comments, saying he was open to specific pieces.

Its Friday!ImCate Martelwith a quick recap of the morning and whats coming up. Send comments, story ideas and events for our radar tocmartel@thehill.com and follow along on Twitter@CateMartelandFacebook.

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IN THE WHITE HOUSE

Trump can end his quarantine tomorrow:

White House physicianSean Conleysaid it is safe forPresident Trumpto return to public events, less than two weeks after being diagnosed with COVID-19.https://bit.ly/2SHBNAc

From Dr. Conley: Saturday will be day 10 since Thursdays diagnosis, and based on the trajectory of advanced diagnostics the team has been conducting, I fully anticipate the Presidents safe return to public engagements at that time.

Conley on Trumps health: Since returning home, his physical exam has remained stable and devoid of any indications to suggest progression of illness. Overall hes responded extremely well to treatment, without evidence on examination of adverse therapeutic effects.

The concern from health experts: Health experts questioned his assessment, noting that patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms can be infectious for longer than 10 days.

Getting traction What the White House says about the presidents last negative COVID-19 test:

Watch:https://bit.ly/3jKkiuZ

Reaction from Bloombergs White House correspondent Justin Sink: I honestly don't understand what conclusion we're supposed to draw here other than that trump wasn't tested before the debate in possible violation of the rules.https://bit.ly/3lrVecM

And from CNNs Jake TapperJacob (Jake) Paul TapperThe Hill's 12:30 Report: Dems ruffle feathers with POTUS fitness bill The Hill's 12:30 Report: White House COVID-19 outbreak widens Biden adviser: 'We are not concerned, because we are being safe' MORE: The only logical reason to stonewall this much is because the actual answer is even more damaging There is a compelling public health reason to disclose when the president who we were told was tested daily last tested negative. He potentially exposed countless people at the WH, in Ohio, Minnesota, and New Jersey to the virus.https://bit.ly/36PnG4o

LATEST WITH THE DEBATES

I suppose it is tough to socially distance in an actual wrestling match:

Via The HillsPeter SullivanandAmie Parnes, An extended back-and-forth between the campaigns threw the presidential debate schedule into chaos Thursday, raising the question: Will there even be another debate?https://bit.ly/2IeB9bB

The major complication:President Trumps COVID-19 diagnosis.

Yeah, but it goes further than that: In addition to the safety concerns, there is also a political standoff between the two campaigns, with a fight over the dates and settings of the two remaining debates.

The gist of what happened: The Commission on Presidential Debates made Oct. 15s debate virtual. The Trump campaign then pulled out and called for the debates to be pushed a week Oct. 22 and Oct. 29. The Biden campaign then rejected that idea, saying it was Trumps decision whether to debate on Oct. 15.

What we know:https://bit.ly/2IeB9bB

ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL

Dems are winning the early voting race:

Via The HillsReid Wilson, A surge in absentee ballots cast in states across the country is handing Democrats an early advantage heading into Election Day amid signs that the partys vote-by-mail focus is turning out regular and new voters alike.https://bit.ly/36MFCfO

The total number of ballots returned: More than 6 million Americans have already voted in 27 states for Novembers general election, according to data released by states that have begun accepting ballots.

Breaking that down by party: Registered Democrats have returned 1.4 million ballots, more than twice the 653,000 ballots registered Republicans have returned so far, according toMichael McDonald, a political scientist at the University of Florida who analyzes early voting.

What to take from this data:https://bit.ly/36MFCfO

MEANWHILE TRUMP CAMPAIGN READY TO UNLEASH THOUSANDS OF POLL WATCHERS ON ELECTION DAY:

Via PoliticosAlex IsenstadtandNatasha Korecki:https://politi.co/33JxN8R

IN CONGRESS

Exclusive foreign influence is a leetle more expansive than we thought:

Via The HillsOlivia Beavers, Director of National Intelligence John RatcliffeJohn Lee RatcliffeHillicon Valley: Twitter tightens rules before election | Intelligence chief briefed lawmakers on foreign influence threats | Democrats launch inquiry into Pentagon's moves on a national 5G network The Hill's 12:30 Report: Dems ruffle feathers with POTUS fitness bill The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Debate chaos as Trump balks at virtual format MORE held closed-door briefings last month, informing both the House and the Senate on the expansive foreign influence campaigns that are targeting Congress.https://bit.ly/30QTgL5

What we know: Ratcliffe gave ballpark estimates of how many lawmakers have been targeted, suggesting it is from the dozens to roughly 50. But in the briefings, he declined to identify which members of Congress were the targets and he did not indicate if one party was being more heavily targeted than the other.

LATEST WITH THE CORONAVIRUS

Coronavirus cases in the U.S.: 7,611,616

U.S. death toll: 212,840

Breakdown of the numbers:https://cnn.it/2UAgW3y

The highest number of cases since August:

The U.S. has reported the highest daily number of coronavirus cases since mid-August, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.https://bit.ly/30K6fOL

How many new cases were confirmed yesterday: More than 56,000

NOTABLE TWEETS:

When you see it, you see it:

Hyperlinkhttps://bit.ly/34Gdlov

ON TAP:

The House and Senate are out.President TrumpandVice President Penceare in Washington, D.C.Democratic presidential nomineeJoe BidenJoe BidenFederal judge shoots down Texas proclamation allowing one ballot drop-off location per county Sanders endorses more than 150 down-ballot Democrats Debate commission cancels Oct. 15 Trump-Biden debate MOREis in Las Vegas, Nev.

President Trumphas no public events scheduled.

2 p.m. EDT: Vice President Penceleads a conference call with the U.S. Cruise Industry.

WHAT TO WATCH:

7 p.m. EDT: The Colorado Senate debate between Sen.Cory GardnerCory Scott GardnerThe Hill's 12:30 Report: Dems ruffle feathers with POTUS fitness bill Greenfield raises record .7 million for Iowa Senate bid The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Pence, Harris spar over COVID-19 during policy-focused debate MORE(R-Colo.) and challengerJohn HickenlooperJohn HickenlooperThe Hill's 12:30 Report: Dems ruffle feathers with POTUS fitness bill Greenfield raises record .7 million for Iowa Senate bid The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Pence, Harris spar over COVID-19 during policy-focused debate MORE.Livestream:https://cs.pn/3iHF2SL

NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF...:

Today isNational Moldy Cheese Day. And for planning purposes, tomorrow isNational Tic Tac Dayand Sunday isNational Sausage Pizza Day.

You go, Glen Coco!!:

An 88-year-old Massachusetts man has completed the ultimate achievement: walking nearly 25,000 miles equivalent to the total circumference of the Earth.https://bit.ly/3nA4gpS

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Via ReuterssAnna Ringstrom, Shoppers at H&M in Stockholm will be able to watch their old jumpers be knitted in to a new sweater or scarf on the spot as the worlds second-biggest fashion retailer looks for new ways to encourage its customers to recycle used garments.

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On October 3, Equinox opened its latest gym in New York Citys Hudson Yards. Traditionally, such an outpost would have been housed in a well-appointed building: inside the upscale mall of Brookfield Place, a grand neo-Grecian building in NoHo, or a limestone expanse on the Upper East Side. Instead, this one lies beyond temporarily erected black walls on a vacant corner of 30th Street and 10th Avenue. In fact, its not enclosed in any sort of structure at all. Which is exactly the point.

Called Equinox + In the Wild, this gym is completely outdoors. Treadmills, ellipticals, and rowing and weight machines are all under a tent, as is a fitness studio. Bathrooms are in a well-equipped trailer, and the locker room is a sleek black lean-to. Hand sanitizer stations dot the turf-field grounds, as do instructional signs: Give Each Other Some Room, reads one. Suit Up: Masks must be worn at all times except when actively working out, reads another. This is Equinoxs second open-air iteration. Last month, its first In the Wild club opened in Los Angeles.

And its quite possibly a concept that is here to stay. While the world slowly begins to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic, gyms, by and large, remain either closed or operating at severely reduced levels. (Especially in New York City: Indoors, theyre limited to 25% capacity, and group classes arent allowed at all.) Sensibly so: An enclosed area where people are heavily breathing, expelling body fluids, and sharing equipment is ripe for viral spread. In fact, in South Korea, a coronavirus cluster was traced back to a fitness center. Yet people need to exercise, not just for their physical well-being, but also their mental health, as it has been proven to reduce anxiety and depression. So, how does society work out, well, how to work out?

Moving everything outside, like restaurants did, was the obvious answer. But thats a relatively unexplored concept for the fitness industry and its consumers: Sure, restaurants face similar restrictions as gyms. The difference, however, is that many eateries already had the infrastructure, experience, and precedent to manage business outdoors. Plus, patrons are used to dining alfresco. Weight lifting alfresco? Not so much. So, while the name In the Wild, was a tongue-in-cheek reference to its location smack-dab in the middle of a concrete jungle, it also implies something else: a venturing into a relative unknown.

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I'm going to keep it real: the mainstream image of "fit" is too narrow. Literally. We still live in a world where being perfectly thin and toned with a six pack is the pinnacle. And while fitness should be accessible to everybody, most of these images don't represent every body. They largely leave out people of different sizes, genders, abilities, races, ages, and other identities. The push to achieve this fit ideal can overly-dominate gym culture, causing many to feel excluded from the community, to harshly judge themselves and others, ignore their body's boundaries, or avoid the gym altogether (just to name some potential harms).

Thankfully, there are many gyms looking to create more inclusive spaces so that anyone who walks through their door feels welcomed. But since "inclusivity" is such a buzz word nowadays, it can be tough to decipher which organizations are actively mindful in the mission or simply putting up a rainbow flag for show. To help navigate, its important to be clear on what inclusive means.

"For me, an inclusive fitness space means having trainers who respect and honor pronouns and educate themselves on how body and gender dysphoria can show up in each individual, says Ilya Parker, P.T.A., C.M.E.S, a social justice advocate and the owner of Decolonizing Fitness. It means having practitioners to provide safe and supportive environments where all clients feel cared for and respected. It also means creating an environment of accountability.

One good example of gauging an organizations sense of accountability is seeing diversity among their leadership and reading whats written in their policies, says Chrissy King, a strength coach and creator of the Body Liberation Project. I think its really important to have a clear anti-racism and diversity inclusion policy, she says. Setting up the understanding of the community agreements for people that are coming into the space as members or staff matters a lot.

There are also a lot of other factors these gyms consider when it comes to creating a more inclusive environment such as having gender-neutral bathrooms and equipment for people with disabilities, King adds. However, its vital to be aware that even when gyms make the effort to build more welcoming environments, there's no way to guarantee that every person will feel completely safe and supported. So it's good to have options to explore which communities are best for your body, mind, and spirit.

To narrow your search, Ive found 20 incredible fitness organizations who are dedicated to inclusion and flipping the fit script. Heres to celebrating all bodies and all the ways they like to move!

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1Radically Fit Oakland

Location: Oakland, CA

This Bay Area gym is focused on providing offerings for "all queer, trans, POC, big bodied, and fat identified folx and their allies, regardless of experience or ability." Radically Fit currently has online classes such as Trans/Gender Non-Conforming Body Alignment, Embodied Dance, strength and conditioning for BBQ's (Black and Brown Queers). They also offer sliding scale memberships.

2The Fit In

Location: Brooklyn, NY

The Fit In is all about community and treating everyone like family. This Black-owned space features many BIPOC women instructors who specialize in Pilates, HIIT, and other modalities. My favorite part about their classes is the music. Prepare to get down to Beyonc, some Afro pop, or 90s hip hop when you hit your squats.

3Everybody Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles

Everybody Los Angeles has nearly everything, including an outdoor gym patio with battle ropes, weights, stationary bikes, and more. They have a wide variety of online classes, too, like Pilates, yoga, dance aerobics, and strengthening. They have sliding scale memberships, which is in alignment with their mission to create affordable, accessible, and adaptive fitness offerings for all.

4Nonnormative Body Club

Location: Philadelphia

Founded by certified personal trainer, Asher Freeman, the intention of this group is to is "to remind people that our bodies belong to us, and we have every right to inhabit, nourish, and celebrate them as they are." They offer virtual personal training and virtual group classes such as: Mobility Mondays and bodyweight circuit training. There are also trans wellness resources as well as a database of other home workout offerings by BIPOC, trans, fat, and disabled trainers.

5joyn

Location: Online

joyn has a bunch of body positive classes that not only look like a ton of fun, you can do them in the comfort of your home. They have kickboxing, yoga, dance, meditation, and more. If you want to try what they have to offer, some of their classes are free. I don't know about you, but have my eye on "Intro to Waacking."

6Autonomy Movement

Location: Austin, TX

This wellness initiative is a size-inclusive, body-positive fitness studio. It was founded by Kim Gould, a licensed therapist who specializes in eating disorders and body image issues. In their classes, the instructors are trained in autonomy-specific motivational language to teach in a mindful way. Autonomy Movement also offers personal training, mental health counseling, and intuitive movement resources.

7Body Image for Justice

Location: Jamaica Plain, MA

Justice Roe Williams started BI4J to gather the LGBTQIA community together to support the health and well-being of its members. Williams is also the creator of Queer Gym Pop Up, which hosts donation-based online classes led by Williams himself and other instructors.

813th Flow

Location: Chicago

13th Flow is run by some of the most intelligent, socially-minded, coaches in the midwest: former pro CrossFit athlete and social worker, Elisabeth Akinwale and longtime strength and conditioning coach Kevin Brathwaithe. Their gym is focused on functional training with fluidity by meeting each individual where they are at, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Right now, 13th Flow has online programming ($13 a month) and online classes at various membership rates.

9Decolonizing Fitness

Location: Online

Decolonizing Fitness is not a gym, but an incredible resource for people to find queer and trans affirming spaces. They also provide tons of information for coaches, trainers, gym owners, and other people who are interested in unlearning toxic fitness culture.

10Strive and Uplift

Location: Seattle, WA and Boulder, CO

Strive and Uplift is a strength and conditioning community that is focused on working with individuals at all fitness levels. They are dedicated to using non-gendered language while actively taking feedback from members to shape the values of the gym culture. Strive and Uplift has a variety of courses from bodyweight flows to kettlebell training. They also offer a sliding scale program for memberships.

11Women's Strength Coalition

Location: Online

The Women's Strength Coalition has been a force in the powerlifting community by pushing for the creation of spaces where everyone can #SharethePlatform. They've hosted fundraising powerlifting meets all over the country to give to social-justice oriented nonprofits, and even started a woman-owned gym called Strength for All in NYC. They are currently not offering any classes, however, their website has a decent directory of affiliate gyms who are aligned with WSC's mission.

12Dean Crossfit

Location: Brooklyn, NY

This Black-owned box is passionate about health and wellness as well as social justice. Unlike a lot of CrossFit gyms, they offer classes at different levels so that athletes at various fitness degrees can participate in a way they are most comfortable. They have a beautiful outdoor space, as well as a highly-equipped indoor facility. If you're more interested in working out in your living room, then Dean CrossFit also has something for you, too.

13Push Fitness

Location: Salem, OR

This studio is for the moms! The instructors at PUSH specialize in prenatal and postnatal fitness, all the while celebrating this beautiful phase in life. They currently offer personal training, strength, Kinstretch classes, and more.

14The Underbelly

Location: Online

The Underbelly was founded by the renowned Jessamyn Stanley, a yoga teacher and body positivity advocate. Here you can select from countless flows taught by Stanley herself, and it only costs $9.99 a month!

15BLAQUE

Location: NYC

BLAQUE is seeking to create a boutique fitness space that is welcoming to all, but centers around the BIPOC experience. While they are not offering classes at the moment (you can only join their waitlist), their Instagram features plenty of movement tips, health and culture conversations, as well as beautiful pictures Black and Brown people living their best lives.

16DANCE CHURCH

Location: Online

When I tried DANCE CHURCH for the first time, I felt like at child at play. Their guided improvisation dance classes are a space where you can truly let go and be who you are all the while breaking a sweat. It's pure jubilee. Join in.

17the be.come project

Location: Online

The people of the be.come project believe that you should workout because you love your body, not because you're trying to fix that or shed this. This online program is "a body-neutral, I-can-do-it, go-on-and-love-yourself approach to boutique fitness in an accessible 25-minute routine." Each week, you practice the same routine so you can master the movements and enhance your mind/body connection. You can join for $35 a month.

18Solcana Fitness

Location: Minneapolis

The three pillars of Solcana Fitness are: joyful health, community, and accountability. It's a functional training gym that is queer-friendly and social justice oriented. One of the latest online workshops is focused on helping people break away from harmful diet culture and embracing the awesomeness of your own body. Check out their page for virtual offerings and in-person classes.

19Pop Gym

Location: NYC

Pop Gym is centered on empowering people not just in fitness but in their daily lives. They offer various types of programming at little to no cost such as yoga, self-defense, and deescalation workshops. They also have a bunch of health and wellness resources for the LGBTQIA community such as a directory of friendly facilities to train and exercise.

20GumboFit

Location: Chicago

If you're a runner in Chi-town, you want to check this group out. The Nike-sponsored team of running enthusiasts are empowering BIPOC of all levels on the track, the trails, and the streets. The other cool thing about GumboFit is that they have their own media brand dedicated to exploring culture and politics within the Black diaspora. If you're curious about running with them, here's the good news: it doesn't cost anything to sign up.

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