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Gym owners and elected officials spoke on the need to reopen gyms while at the Saw Mill Club in Mt. Kisco Aug. 13, 2020. Rockland/Westchester Journal News

MOUNT KISCO Local fitness clubownersoutlined Thursdaythe social distancing, sanitizingand othersafety measures they will useas they pushedfor the state to starta discussionabout reopening gyms, following theirstatewide shutdown since March due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.

"We're ready to be open today," Rick Beusman, owner of Saw Mill Club East, saidin response to a reporter's question during a news conferenceat the club on North Bedford Road. But hesaid he and others understandand wantto have adiscussionwith the state.

A plan has been submittedfor how fitness centers couldreopen, but "we haven't gotten any specific responses, besides some generalities" from the state, said Beusman,who sits on the board of the New York State Fitness Alliance, whichsubmittedtheplan in Albany.

"A big message today is that we consider ourselves to be an essential business in our local communities," he said.

Rick Beusman, owner of the Saw Mill Club in Mt. Kisco, speaks at a press conference to demonstrate safety measures put into place to reopen indoor activities Aug. 13, 2020. Local fitness center owners and elected officials took part in the news conference at the Saw Mill Club in Mt. Kisco.(Photo: Frank Becerra Jr./Poughkeepsie Journal)

At Saw Mill Club East, for instance, 50 percent of the cardio equipment has been removed to allow for better social distancing, Beusman said. Classeshave been reduced to less than half their previous sizes. Masks are required. Temperatures would betaken of people who arrive.There will be reservation and check-in usingphone apps to reserve training time slots and to restrictclass sizes.

Gyms had been slated to reopen under the state's Phase 4 reopening plan. ButGov. Andrew Cuomosaid earlier this year that they are to remainclosed until the state better understandshow the virus mightspread bywater droplets and air conditioning within indoor spaces.

Beusman said Saw Mill Club East is among fitness centers that want to work with the governor and officials in Albany. "We understand the reticence and concern the governor has. We think it's unfounded," he said, "but we simply want to be able to work this out."

Saw Mill Club East and some other fitness centers are not pursuing the matter through the courts.

LAWSUITS:Local gyms, yoga studios try to stay afloat as they sue NY, challenging indoor use ban

GYMS:No locker rooms or towels and mandatory temperature checks: Welcome back to the gym

But morethan 2,000 fitness-related businesses in New York havejoined a class actionthat seeks both an injunction preventing the state from continuing to ban general fitness gyms, CrossFit gyms and yoga and pilates studios from indoor operation. The suit also seeks financial compensation for the time they've been closed. The lawyerwhofiled the suit has said there'spotential loss of 60,000 to 90,000 jobs ifgyms and exercise studios permanently shut down and thatthe gyms can be operatedsafely.

On Thursday in Mount Kisco, areafitnessclubowners highlighted physical and mental health as reasonsto reopen and showed a video oftestimonials by people who in support. People who'vespent months at home during the effort to curb COVID-19's spread may have also experienced health issues including weight gain, which isassociated with diabetes and heart disease and which can befactors tied toserious COVID-19 cases.

"I applaud the quick action by the governor ... we should be thankful that we live in a state that's taking the issue seriously," said Bill Beck, president of Club Fitin Briarcliff Manor and Jefferson Valley. But hesaid exercise is a foundation for good health and people who do sohave improvedresistance to disease and better outcomes in fighting illness.

"Governor Cuomo talked about a program in New York to offer mental health resources to any New Yorker who needs it," Beck said."Well, if we could get back to health clubs we might need less of that. Let's do all that we can to help our community get in better shape through movement."

Beck said last month that Club Fit has been readyingfor months for reopening,including removingequipmentto create more distancing in itsfitness center and movingequipment to other areasthat had had different uses so that people have more workout space.

Several elected officialsexpressedsupport at the news conference for moving the discussions alongabout reopening, but did not expresslycall forimmediate reopening.

Mount Kisco Mayor Gina Picinich said the Beusman family openedSaw Mill Club Eastin thevillage in the 1970s and have been atthe forefront of promoting health and fitness. Over the years, more health clubs and gymsopened, she said,contributing to area villages and towns in other ways too.

"It's about being generous;it's about being philanthropic; they were good corporate citizens" forthe health of the local economy," Picinich said. "So it's really importantthat these employees are able to bring back their employees to help drive the health of our local economy as well."

State Sen. Peter Harckham said thecoalition of fitness clubs seeking a responsefromthe state is"here in the spirit of collaboration and cooperation" and this is"about a constructive partnershipas to howthis industry can safely open up."

State Senator Peter Harckham speaks at a press conference to talk about reopening indoor activities while at the Saw Mill Club in Mt. Kisco Aug. 13, 2020. Local fitness center owners and elected officials took part in the news conference at the Saw Mill Club.(Photo: Frank Becerra Jr./Poughkeepsie Journal)

The sentiment of Thursday's news conference was echoed in astatement posted on the website of The Arena, a fitness center located in a Westchester Avenue office complexin White Plains.

"Extended periods of isolation is not only bad for the mind, but impacts the immune system and overall health," wrote owner Charles DeFrancesco. "While initially locking down was the correct course of action, many experts believe we need to pay more attention to the consequences at this point.

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Apple is working on a subscription-based fitness app that could rival virtual offerings provided by Peloton and Nike, according to reports.

Bloomberg wrote, The company is also developing a new subscription for virtual fitness classes that can be used via an app for the iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, the people said. That service will be offered in a higher-end bundle with the rest of Apples services. Codenamed Seymour, the workout package would rival virtual classes offered by companies includingPeloton Interactive Inc.andNike Inc., according to the people.

Jay Blahnik, Apples director of fitness for health technologies, who formerly helped develop Nike+ Running and Nike Training Club for Nike, is reportedly spearheading the initiative.

According to MacRumors, the app will offer a wide range of activity types, including indoor running, cycling, rowing, stretching, core training, strength training, outdoor walking, dance, and yoga. The app is designed to let users download guided fitness-related videos that will walk them through various workouts and activities. Apple Watch appears to be used in the app to track progress through each workout routine, similar to how Apple Watch can track existing fitness activities through the Activity app.

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(Welcome toThe Quarantine Stream, a new series where the /Film team shares what theyve been watching while social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.)

The Series:Chloe Ting

Where You Can Stream It:YouTube

The Pitch:Pint-sized (shes only 51!) but remarkably strong fitness vlogger Chloe Ting guides you through a series of free two- to four-week workout programs she calls challenges, which are made up of a combination of HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and pilates, to help you get closer to those defined abs.

Why Its Essential Quarantine Viewing:Im the last person to willingly work out. During PE in school, I was one of those who would rather walk around the track than run the mile. I avoid the gym (unless its a yoga class) like the plague. But four months into quarantine, and on my second meal of ramen that week, I was starting to feel the weight I had put on by not stepping outside in days. I had actually begun quarantine with a goal to be productive, and one of those goals was fitness I had even researched a few fitness videos on YouTube and watched them wistfully while lying on my couch. But after going through several videos by Chloe Ting, the most popular fitness vlogger in lockdown thanks to a viral TikTok trend, and thinking, I could do that, I decided to suck it up and do her fastest two-week workout, during which I found out that I could, in fact, not. But three days away from finishing her 2 Weeks Shred, I find myself feeling the impossible: motivated to work out and excited to try more.

Based in Australia, Chloe Ting is a Brunei-born fitness influencer who has been posting workout videos for the past two years, but she really blew up with the 2 Weeks Shred program, which featured a video somewhat optimistically titled, Get Abs in 2 WEEKS. Ting doesnt promise that youll get the same carved abs that she has (which she achieves through a combination of her workouts, cardio, and lifting), but theres a chirpy, can-do attitude to Tings videos which make you believe, maybe you can.

But Tings cheerful greeting, in which she always declares lets smash this, gives way to relentless pain, as her simple-looking exercises which range from squats, to burpees, to bicycle crunches, and (the bane of my existence) up-and-down planks hit you like a truck within the first three minutes. Her videos are often 10 to 15 minutes long, consisting of exercises done in 30 to 50 second intervals with five second breaks (which she sometimes skips, to my torment). While theyre not challenging for fitness enthusiasts, many of whom have taken to criticizing Ting recently, and they do get repetitive after a while, they are a perfectly challenging but achievable set of exercises for beginners like me.

Best of all, theyre free. Ting uploads several videos a month, most of which are part of her free programs listed on her website which target specific parts of the body. I recommend following one of those programs instead of just doing her Get Abs in 2 WEEKS video for two weeks straight, and getting disappointed that you dont have abs.

I dont expect to have abs after her two-week shred. Ting, despite her enthusiastic video titles, doesnt promise any miracles either, with most of her videos coming with a disclaimer that one cannot expect to see results by just doing the exercise alone. But neither did I expect to become so motivated to work out every day that I would begin to peruse other Ting videos to plan my next challenge. Tings cheery attitude and gently encouraging tone in her videos have made me feel affectionate toward her (maybe its Stockholm Syndrome, because she put me through so muchtorture, maybe not) and even a little protective. Shes not an expert fitness trainer and she doesnt offer the most intense workouts, but she does offer them for free and with a smile.

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Los Angeles, USA, Aug. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In todays world, new methods for success pop up every day, enabling many to make a living doing what they love. Fitness model and entrepreneur Dawson Barrett has been riding this wave as he has reached significant success thanks to his efforts over the last four years.

Dawson Barrett was your typical small-town child growing up in Jonesville, Michigan. Like many, he had a dream to one day make it big and move out of where he grew up. Through his grit, Barrett ended up doing just that after launching his two start-up companies. The first being called Coresthetix, which is a successful athleticwear brand. The other business is called DawsonM Fitness, where he sells PDF fitness programs where people can follow along and achieve the healthy body they desire.

All the recent success Barrett found has come with his fair share of obstacles. The young CEO has had mental battles when it comes to negativity from social media. As Barrett reached higher tiers of success, there were often people who would send negativity his way. These messages took a toll on Barrett until he started putting more value in the positive comments rather than the negative. The hate may have been hard to deal with, but good did end up coming from these experiences, as Barrett has said, Coping with negativity on social media has also aided me in helping others block out the hate and spread love. Conquering this battle in his mind, Barrett now teaches others how to get past the same roadblocks he once suffered.

As many become consumed with success, they often become too busy to interact with their fan base; however, this has never been the case for Barrett, as he has always seen the value in building lasting relationships. Often people will message Barrett on Instagram about their weight loss journey and questions they have about his program. While Barrett is a busy man, he still takes the time to respond to every message he can. He understands that each fan following his process has the potential to change their lives forever; they just need a little guidance.

Coming from an unknown town to reaching millions of people through social media, Dawson Barrett has gone from small-town kid to business powerhouse. Helping thousands with his inspirational posts and workout programs, Barrett has continued to grow at rapid speeds due to his authenticity. Radiating this real persona, hes managed to reach top heights but still stays true to where he came from.

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More than 300,000 total hip replacement surgeries are performed annually in the United States.

Awhile back, I helped develop a hiking plan for a friend who had hip replacement surgery and wanted to return to hiking gradually as part of her physical therapy. It didn't occur to me that I would need the same type of plan one day.

I have had the opportunity to hike many of the beautiful trails near Taos over the last 30 years. I began to write about hiking for the Taos News in 2011 and wrote the "Taos Hiking Guide" in 2015.

Up until about two years ago, I was hiking 14 miles round trip to places like Las Trampas Lakes near the Truchas Peaks, sometimes backpacking with no problem and little pain. Then that winter, I started to experience a lot of discomfort in my right hip and leg; occasionally my leg would just collapse and refuse to work.

I had seen Dr. Keith Christian, DOM, of Taos Chiropractic Health Center over time whenever I had a little twinge of pain in my knee or hip and for awhile, he was able to straighten out my body and reduce the pain.

But there came a time when no amount of adjusting reduced the pain or improved function. We both realized that something new was going on and Christian suggested that there was some significant deterioration in my hips.

When I got an X-ray at Holy Cross Hospital last summer, it showed that I had worn out all the cartilage in my right hip and had only a bit remaining in my left hip. I made an appointment with Dr. Sean Marvil at Taos Orthopaedic Institute to talk about options for treatment.

It turns out there aren't many options: steroid shots can help with pain for a period of months and stem cell therapy is an emerging approach that has promise for the future, but the proposed solution from Marvil was hip replacement surgery, technically known as total hip arthroplasty, at least for my right hip.

The number of hip replacement surgeries in the U.S. is projected to grow over time. The average age for hip replacement is 67 years old, according to the American Joint Replacement Registry. In addition to improving the quality of life for patients, one study in Sweden showed that hip replacement surgery also may add years to a person's life.

According to the two surgeons I consulted, the reason I needed the procedure is osteoarthritis: a condition that damages the cartilage covering the end of the bones where they come together in the hip socket. This condition arises from a combination of wear and tear and genetics.

Although hip surgery is generally classified as elective surgery, doctors may recommend it if the condition is causing a lot of pain and interfering with the ability to do basic tasks like getting dressed and walking.

Although I had two other friends who have had hip replacement surgery and I was beginning to wonder if my pain was the result of arthritis l, I was still surprised and a little angry at the diagnosis. I had somehow assumed that being active and fit would protect me from needing this kind of surgery. And I am younger than the average age for the surgery by a number of years.

After I had a chance to reflect on the situation a bit, I was relieved that at least there was something that could be done about the pain and dysfunction and that I could again be hiking longer distances. I made the decision to have the surgery and planned for it sometime in the spring of 2020.

Then life intervened. With the coming of the COVID-19 virus, elective surgeries were delayed. My mom who had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer at Christmas passed away in April and during that time all my priorities changed.

Finally in early June, I was able to see a surgeon in Colorado. Due to the requirements of my insurance plan, I had to have the procedure done in Colorado from a preapproved list of doctors in order to have it covered. This was a difficult decision, as I would have been happy to work with Marvil at Taos Orthopaedic Institute.

After reading reviews of all the approved physicians, I chose Dr. Joseph Assini at OrthoOne at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, due to his favorable reviews by past patients.

When asked about the benefits of hip replacement surgery, Assini said, "It is always great to see the amazing pain relief patients get after a total hip replacement. While the path for each patient is variable in terms of time and discomfort, patients will end up happy and generally back to most activities six to 12 weeks from surgery. Being able to help patients get back their quality of life is very rewarding."

Before the surgery in June, I had a variety of exams and tests, including a screening for the COVID virus. All the test results looked good.

Early on the morning of June 24, my sister Brenda Staab picked me up and we went across town to the Rocky Mountain Surgery Center. I had spoken to the anesthesiologist the night before, who advised I have no food for eight hours and no liquids four hours before.

When I arrived, I checked in and was taken back to the preoperative area where an IV was started and I was given some painkillers. Assini stopped by and marked the right hip where the incision would be.

The anesthesiologist discussed the options with me. The two primary options were general anesthetic or a spinal block with additional medication that made sure the patient was asleep for the operation. We agreed on the spinal block as it is less impactful to the body and less likely to cause nausea and other side effects. He explained that he would put some cold gel on my back before giving me the injection. The cold gel was the last thing I remember until waking up a short time later.

What was amazing to me was that the actual hip replacement took under an hour. After demonstrating I could walk with crutches and perform certain other bodily functions to ensure that the spinal block had worn off, I was able to go home later the same day as the procedure.

I came back home to Taos the Sunday after my surgery to settle into the recovery process.

Recovery and physical therapy

Right after the surgery, I had nausea and a fair amount of pain. I was surprised by the extent of the swelling and bruising I experienced, not only in my hip, but also all the way down my leg to my foot, although Assini and staff reassured me that what I was experiencing was in the normal range.

For the first two weeks after surgery, I had to wear compression stockings which were hot and uncomfortable, but reduced the risk of a blood clot, one of the major risks of surgery. I've been taking two aspirin per day as a blood thinner to prevent clots and will need to continue to do so for a total of six weeks.

The pain medication that was prescribed to me was oxycodone - a narcotic drug with many side effects. It carries with it the risk of addiction. For the first few days, I took it every four to six hours and found it made me lightheaded and added to my nausea. Since then, I have been taking only one per day to help me sleep at night and am ready to begin to end that use as well.

In order to get back into shape for hiking and gardening, I have had the pleasure of working with Amryn Ayres of Physical Therapy and Rehab, a program of Holy Cross Hospital. Ayres received her doctorate in physical therapy just over two years ago and has worked at Physical Therapy and Rehab since the beginning of April.

She said, "The goal for physical therapy is to get people back to what they love. Surgery in general has widespread effects on the body in regard to motion, strength and overall function. As physical therapists, we are trained to identify specific impairments and guide you back to feeling better and living your life."

I first saw Ayres five days after surgery. She assessed my mobility and put together a series of exercises for me to do at home. She's also looked at my incision and helped determine it was ready to have the stitches removed.

I have been going to physical therapy one to two times a week since returning home and can feel that my hip and leg are becoming stronger.

After hip replacement on the right side, the patient is not able to drive for several weeks. I found Michelle Chandler, who in addition to being a musician and executive director of the Taos Youth Music School, offers various services to individuals and couples, including ministerial counseling and practical support. Chandler took me to physical therapy and also grocery shopping. Without her assistance, I would not have been able to navigate the first few weeks after surgery.

Also, 10,000 Wags Pet Resort was helpful. They picked up my dog twice a week and took him to play group so he got some exercise when I couldn't walk him.

Although I am not done recovering, I can feel that I'm stronger every day and have been returning to some of my regular activities slowly. I was cleared to drive at about four weeks after surgery and am slowly returning to short hikes with my dog, while continuing my physical therapy appointments and exercises at home.

At five weeks after surgery, I have much better mobility in my hip and the remaining muscle pain from the surgery is gradually decreasing.

Not surprisingly, another thing I observed is having medical insurance is important. The total bill covered by insurance was more than $73,000, with my portion totaling around $3,000.

I may need to have my left hip replaced at some point. But for now, I am going to focus on healing and becoming stronger, so that by the time fall is here, I will be once again hiking high in the mountains around Taos watching the leaves turn to gold.

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Inside the Masters Fitness Collective Championship's Plan to Protect Athlete, Spectator Safety | Morning Chalk Up

When Bobby Petras decided to throw a masters-only individual fitness competition back in May, he was looking to provide an appropriate conclusion to the 2020 season for those athletes after their CrossFit Games opportunity was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What he came up with was the Masters Fitness Collective Championshipand as the competition director he knew he needed to address the concerns that led him to even consider holding the event, the ability to throw a safe competition, not only forathletes but also for volunteers and staff and hopefully spectators.

Knowing the threat:Petras knows the threat that COVID-19 presents better than most people. He and his sister Sevy own and operate Priority Life Care, an assisted and senior living company that runs and operates over 30 facilities across the country. Their facilities were at ground-zero in the early part of the pandemic and they quickly jumped into action to protect their community. They worked with local health organizations, the CDC and other health entities to establish protocols and safety measures that assured not just prevention but also the spread of the virus.

Lessons learned:Petras also runs his own affiliate Mad Apple Fitness in Fort Wayne, IN and used what he learned running his assisted care facilities to safely reopen his gym to members and used that knowledge to come up with the various safety protocols that he has put in place for the Masters Fitness Collective Championships on August 20-23 in Fort Wayne. Here are some of the measures they are taking with the athletes, volunteers, staff and spectators.

The bottom line:Petras and his staff have used their expertise and connections to the health industry to put together what he believes is a new standard for hosting a safe, high-level competition.

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Welcome to the swimming pool, the great equalizer, a place where people of all ages and abilities can get a fun workout and were not just talking swimming laps. Swimmers and nonswimmers alike are heading to the pool for exercise that ranges from gentle aerobics to heart-pounding boot camp workouts.

The health and wellness experts from theMayo Clinic Healthy Living Programrecommend using the pool to explore both aerobics and resistance training. Youll quickly discover these two pool-centric secrets.

Water is significantly denser than air by almost 800 times. That means you can build muscle strength as you move through water. One study found that a long-term water exercise program was actually more effective than working out on land to build muscle strength.

Water workouts are popular with all age groups. Theyre especially helpful for anyone recovering from surgery or an injury. The pool offers a safe spot to keep moving just pick your favorite aerobic activity, or join a class. Heated pools are a plus: Theyll help warm up your joints and muscles quickly.

People with chronic illnesses and those with joint problems may really benefit from time in the pool, too. Research has shown that joint-friendly aquatic exercise can improve physical functioning in adults over 50.

Common water aerobic exercises include:

Aerobic water classes usually include basic pool gear. Your local pool may also provide major equipment like water treadmills, bikes and elliptical machines. You can also buy gear to help amp up the effectiveness of your time in the pool.

Want to mix it up? Mayo Clinics health and wellness experts also endorse an approach that splits your time in and out of the pool. For instance, warm up in the pool with some deep water jogging, then jump out of the water to do pushups, planks or lunges on your towel poolside. Next, dive back into the water for some kickboarding, weightlifting and more jogging.

The more you explore water workouts, the sooner youll zero in on your favorite activities. Whatever your choice, the research says youll reap health benefits that can include added strength and flexibility, improved cardio fitness, and even weight loss. Maybe its time to join the aqua fitness movement?

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The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) released its 2020 Tracking the Fitness Movement Report, presenting a deep dive into the fitness industry and consumer trends across the U.S.

In 2019, participation increased 2.9 percent and individuals took part, on average, in about four fitness activities throughout the year. The casual participant continues to grow as more opportunities to try new workouts arise and become more accessible.

While the pandemic will greatly impact participation numbers and trends for 2020, many of the top fitness activities of 2019, such as Walking for Fitness, Running/Jogging, Dumbbells/Hand Weights and Yoga, were ideal platforms for the at-home fitness routines Americans adopted in 2020. It is likely these activities, already strong and growing in 2019, will reflect exponential growth in the coming year. In addition, the emphasis on easily accessible running and walking activities may reinforce exercise as a lifestyle and provide new opportunities for Americans to be active as they come to terms with new ways of social engagement.

The fitness industry was hitting on all cylinders in 2019 and early 2020 and diverged in two directions as the COVID pandemic hit our country. On the one hand, Americans desire for fitness has driven growth in activity rates and sales for at-home fitness products. This is a terrific reflection of the underlying strength of the fitness category and of the fitness community. On the other hand, the impact of fitness facility closures has been, and continues to be, extremely challenging for large parts of the fitness industry, said Tom Cove, SFIA CEO and president. We believe Americans desire for fitness and the industrys creativity and resilience indicate sustained future growth after the pandemic subsides.

The 2020 Tracking the Fitness Movement Report also features in-depth interviews with Aly Orady (CEO & Founder, Tonal), Joey Shamah (CEO & Co-Founder, FIT for LIFE) and Helen Durkin, J.D. (Executive Vice President of Public Policy, IHRSA) providing personal insight to specific, key segments of the market.

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With the gyms being closed, many people are looking for other ways to stay active like going for runs and walks. Another option is to seek out an app for online fitness classes.

Here are some of the Fox 17 Morning Mix's favorite apps to use during the restrictions of the pandemic.

My Fitness Pal- Map My Walk/Run/Ride

Keep track of your workouts via distance, steps, and speed with the series of "Map My" apps. There are three to choose from: Walk, Run, or Ride.

Whether you're just starting your fitness journey, a seasoned runner, or prefer a set of wheels over running shoes, these apps have what you need to stay on track and motivated to hit your goals.

Get customizable training plans, personalized coaching tips to make running feel easier, and an inspiring community of over 60 million athletes all supporting your shared commitment to health and fitness. You can connect it with wearable devices too.

Plus if you're already a user on the My Fitness Pal app, your workout will be transferred over to your food diary and calculate the calories burned into your food budget.

Runkeeper

It's time to get off the couch and start running with Runkeeper. Whether you're working your way up to a 5K, or deep into marathon training, this app will help you meet your goals.

The app will help you set up a training plan. They have personalized routines to fit your busy schedule and give you reminders just in case you forget. It'll even give you audio cues while you're running. It's like having a trainer in your pocket.

To help you stay motivated, you can join challenges, earn rewards, and share your achievements with your friends.

You can track your workouts for any activity besides running too.

Kira Stokes

Up for an extreme workout that you can complete in the comfort of your own home? The Kira Stokes Fit App will allow your challenge your body with progressive strength, power, and fine-running exercises.

Whether you're looking for quick daily workouts to build endurance, or for full workouts with a longer time frame, there's a workout to git everyone's activity levels.

The workouts are based on The Stoked Method designed by world-renowned celebrity trainer Kira Stokes, so workouts are challenging, high intensity, and designed so recovery and mobility are built into every circuit.

This also prevents injury and helps you from ever having to put exercise or progress on hold. Subscriptions are available on a monthly or yearly plan.

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The Carbon Trainer lets you sneak a workout into your daily routine. Its main goal is as a fitness machine. But it also works as a touch-screen mirror thus constantly reminding you to exercise anytime you check yourself out.

This innovative machine uses AI-powered 3D motion capture to track reps, weights, and body form. It also helps track user technique and lets you know when you need to do better. The AI likewise tells you real-time when you need to take a rest so you dont burn yourself out. It even tracks the total weight lifted so you have a progressive fitness report at your disposal.

Built by a team of CrossFit coaches, trainers, and other fitness experts, the Carbon Trainer provides all the workout you need to stay toned, strong, build muscle, or lose fat. It can guide you with your CrossFit reps, conditioning, and take you to strength and resistance training, and even yoga. Similar to other AI-powered home fitness machines, the Carbon Trainer also encourages users to take on challenges as motivation to do more or better.

Best of all, this fitness machine allows users to connect wireless sensors to personal workout equipment for more accurate data like the total weight lifted, reps. and more. These sensors work with dumbells, kettlebells, plates, and more. It even has a built-in microphone for hands-free commands, a speaker to let users hear their workout coach or blast out their workout tunes. It also connects to a fitness watch so it can display real-time heart rate, oxygen levels and more.

The Carbon Trainer boasts a sleek and elegant design with a small footprint and lightweight at just 32 kilograms. It connects via either WiFi, wired, or Bluetooth. It even has a 4k 43 touchscreen edge-to-edge display to boot.

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