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Orangetheory Fitness I Straight Up Hated Any and All Fitness Classes, Until I Tried Orangetheory Fitness

As someone who grew up playing competitive sports and even spent time on a Division I lacrosse team in college, I've always considered myself to be pretty athletic. And while my fitness level has wavered since graduating - hey, that desk job took some getting used to, right? - I'm proud to say I've been back on the horse for the last few years.

While living right outside New York City is incredible for so many reasons (cough, the food, cough), many people rely on various fitness classes to get in a good sweat. Though I've tried everything from Spin to Pilates to barre (not the worst) to boxing and beyond, I can confidently say I hate organized workout classes.

I can't pinpoint exactly why I feel this way. I really wish I didn't. It seems fun to wear Lululemon pants to work and genuinely be excited to sit on a Spin bike for 45 minutes once 6 p.m. rolls around. (Maybe it's because I feel like everyone's watching me? Who's to say.) But alas, that's just not me. It's true, I've always loved running outside - there's just something about that fresh air that improves my mental health - and honestly, I was about to throw in the towel on classes altogether until I tried Orangetheory Fitness (OTF).

My foray into the Orangetheory community began when I was talking to POPSUGAR Fashion Editor Sarah Wasilak. A runner with tons of races under her belt, Sarah had mentioned she was feeling so much stronger after committing to two classes at OTF per week. She's also one of the most toned people I have ever met, so I figured whatever the hell she does must work. To be fair, people had chewed my ear off about this studio before, but I was always too scared to go alone and the concept of wearing any type of monitor was pretty intimidating.

But at the encouragement of my boss, who's a mom of two and also in amazing shape thanks to Orangetheory, I agreed to go to a class with Sarah the following week at our local studio in Jersey City, NJ. I showed up for my first session a half hour before the class began to get the rundown about the machines, the OTbeat wearable device - aka this little gadget that tracks everything from your heart rate to the calories you burn - and the overall structure.

If you're not aware, a typical 50-ish-minute Orangetheory class is broken down into three sections composed of a treadmill workout, a rowing portion, and some time spent with weights on the floor. Although it may seem like you're doing the same thing every single time you hit up a class, after eight sessions, I can confirm that each one is very, very different. Some workouts may focus on power or endurance, while others can have components that seek to improve your strength. Other times, you might be doing all three!

While the info was definitely a lot to take in at first pass - I learned that I have been rowing wrong for my entire existence, for example - once the class actually started, the instructions were pretty easy to follow. You're broken up into small groups in the beginning of the session, and you simply move from station to station until the coach tells you the time is up. And boy, do you sweat! I've never burned less than 600 calories in a workout, so yes, efficiency is the name of the game. And who doesn't love that?!

Oddly enough, as someone who usually hates structured exercise, I found that I thrived in the Orangetheory format. Because you change what you're doing often enough, it's hard to ever get bored. Additionally, you can kill multiple birds with one stone. For example, I really wanted to strengthen my upper body and get my mile time down. And I did, quickly. After just eight classes at Orangetheory, my average mile time dropped by a full minute. I've also lost six pounds since I've started attending, but hey, the scale isn't everything.

Another perk that I was initially terrified of but grew to love? Having all your stats for the class on a giant board. That means you know exactly how high your heart rate is and how many calories you're burning at all times. A fun concept that's unique to OTF are Splat points - a way to track when you're working hard enough that you're uncomfortable or going all-out - so that your heart rate increases. Thankfully, Orangetheory uses a color system to keep everything straight! Put simply: each Splat point signifies each minute spent in the orange or red zone. While no one's saying you need to exercise so hard you can't breathe, it's a good way to measure your progress through the class. Of course, to make things easier, there's also a free app to monitor all your workouts.

Although it may seem strange, having the other participants see my personal info didn't really bother me. Was I the only person in the red zone for 40 minutes of the class? Yes, probably. But honestly, who cares? The beauty of Orangetheory is you're able to go at your own pace, whatever that may be. Want to speed walk on the treadmills? Great. In the mood to really challenge your mile time? That works, too. There's no set pace for the class or anyone policing you for not working hard enough. As long as you're doing the exercises correctly and doing the best you can, it's a win-win.

All in all, I'm happy I dropped my typical stubborn 'tude for a morning spent at OTF. Not only are the instructors knowledgeable - it's never too late to perfect your form! - but their high-paced energy (and playlists!) will also make you want to come back. Couple that with a super effective, engaging workout and an affordable price point, and it's hard to beat!

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A new study showed that by employing secondary signals from heart rates, physical activity and sleep quality, common Fitbit trackers may be able to predict the spread of the flu in real time and better than current infectious disease surveillance methods.

Peoples resting heart rates tend to be faster when theyre sick with a disease like influenza and are paired with changes in sleep routines and, of course, a tendency to be more sedentary than usual, according to research published in The Lancet Digital Health.

Using de-identified data from more than 47,000 consistent Fitbit users across five states, researchers were able to evaluate over 13.3 million daily measurements. By tracking deviations from their personal norms, they compared the proportion of users with abnormal readings to weekly estimates of flu-like illness rates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Across each state, data from Fitbit trackers helped improve influenza predictions. While additional prospective studies will be needed to differentiate between infectious versus non-infectious disease forecasting, traditional flu surveillance methods may take from one to three weeksgreatly limiting the measures clinicians can take to respond to an outbreak.

"Responding more quickly to influenza outbreaks can prevent further spread and infection, and we were curious to see if sensor data could improve real-time surveillance at the state level, study author Jennifer Radin of the Scripps Research Translational Institute said in a statement.

We demonstrate the potential for metrics from wearable devices to enhance flu surveillance and consequently improve public health responses, said Radin. In the future as these devices improve, and with access to 24/7 real-time data, it may be possible to identify rates of influenza on a daily instead of weekly basis."

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Additionally, larger volumes of data may make it possible to localize predictions at the county or city levels, researchers said. About 7% of working adults are diagnosed with the flu annually, as well as about 20% of children under five, according to previous studies. Meanwhile, surveys have estimated that 12% of consumers in the U.S. own a wearable fitness tracker or a smartwatch.

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CHANHASSEN, Minn., Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --New clubs, new territories and new milestones are on the horizon for Snap Fitness. With more than one million members and 2,000+ clubs open or scheduled for development globally, the world's 24/7 fitness brand is positioned to continue its international growth and brand development in 2020.

Snap Fitness celebrates the new year with its 100th club opening in Europe and the launch of a new state-of-the-art club design with bespoke lighting and the latest fitness technology in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Additional key markets for expansion in 2020 include Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.

"Whether we are expanding in current partner countries or entering new markets, communities are embracing our 24/7 model that provides fitness opportunities for everyone," says Allison McElroy, Chief Global Development Officer of Snap Fitness' parent company, Lift Brands. "New gyms are in development across the world, and our international expansion is a priority in 2020."

Snap Fitness' growth exploded in 2019, including the first-ever club opening in Taiwan. The brand also experienced significant growth of 46 percent in the Asia Pacific region and an overall membership increase of nine percent.

"Snap Fitness transcends trends by offering consistency in a market that is crowded and fast-moving," says Weldon Spangler, CEO of Lift Brands. "The Snap Fitness advantage is to continually innovate our gyms and make fitness accessible to everyone at any time. Our success provides more people opportunities to find success in their fitness goals."

Snap Fitness offers a boutique atmosphere, the latest technology and a variety of equipment to help each member achieve and see results.

About Lift BrandsLift Brands is a leading innovator in the fitness industry as the parent brand to several fitness franchises and fitness brands worldwide including Snap Fitness, 9Round International Franchise, YogaFit Studios Franchise, Steele Fitness, and Fitness On Demand. With more than 1 Million members and 2,000+ locations open or scheduled for development in more than 26 countries, Lift Brands delivers results through the most rewarding fitness experiences in the world and changes lives daily. For more information on Lift Brands, please visit http://www.liftbrands.com.

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Sweat Diaries

Ali Stauffer, City Fitness's vice president of marketing, lifts four times per week and stays fueled with Honeygrow salads.

Ali Stauffer, City Fitnesss vice president of marketing, is committed to weight training and believes self-care comes in many forms. / Photograph by Ali Stauffer.

Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Phillys look at the time, energy, and money people invest in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For each Sweat Diary, we ask one area resident to spend a week tracking everything they eat, all the exercise they get, and the money they spend on both. Want to submit a Sweat Diary? Email lbrzyski@phillymag.com.

Who I am: Ali Stauffer (@alieaves), 30

Where I live: Mt. Airy

What I do: I am the vice president of marketing at City Fitness.

What role healthy living plays in my life: Carving out time to take care of myself gives me the sanity and energy I need to take on everything else. I lift four times per week, and its often the best part of my day. That said, I have an intentionally relaxed approach to both fitness and nutrition. I eat what I want, and I dont beat myself up if I miss a workout. I think wellness should help you enjoy life more, not get in the way of the things you enjoy.

Health memberships (and what they cost): City Fitness complimentary because I work there.

Every morning, Stauffer begins her day with a self-care routine of foam rolling her muscles and jade rolling her face. / Photograph by Ali Stauffer.

5:30 a.m. My alarm goes off. Im trying to wake up earlier to make time for morning workouts and ~self-care~. I prefer to exercise in the afternoon or evenings, but Ive let work decimate my personal life and health for the past few months, so I need a new strategy. I programmed my coffee maker last night because knowing that coffee is already brewed makes getting up easier. I shower and put my PJs back on, which is always the best part of my morning.

6:25 a.m. My reward for getting up early: 20 minutes of me time. I jade roll my face, which may or may not make me less bleary eyed, and I foam roll. Foam rolling has saved me from debilitating back pain. Its like a deep tissue massage you can do to yourself every day. My Lululemon foam roller is the best one Ive ever tried. I also use a lacrosse ball for more intense myofascial release in my upper back.

6:45 a.m. I have seven minutes to throw on my gym clothes and get out the door.

6:52 a.m. I make the train and am very impressed with myself.

7:20 a.m. Our East Market club is right by Jefferson Station on my way to work. I stop in for my morning workout. Im feeling less impressed with myself as I see all the people leaving the gym as I arrive. This is one of the things I love about the gym, though: Being surrounded by people who are focused and committed is motivating. Assuming Ill need more caffeine, I grab an energy drink on my way in. Its called Bang and looks like jet fuel so Ive always been dubious. But I know theyre popular and theres a ros flavored one, so I go for it. Its delicious. ($2.97)

7:30 a.m. Its deadlift day, my favorite. I build each of my weekly workouts around one big compound movement. Im not a certified trainer, but in my past life, I was an editor at Mens Health, collaborating with the best trainers in the world to write and edit fitness advice. I learned a lot. I get through my warmup of mobility and core activation, then power through deadlifts and single-leg landmine deadlifts. (Shoutout to Ben Bruno for the landmine tip.)

8:30 a.m. I have three more exercises planned in this workout, but by now its time to head to work. I dont feel guilty about cutting my workout short. Honestly, its all about consistency, and making it to the gym before work is a victory for me. Making it to the gym at all is a victory these days. I count the W.

9 a.m. I had to speedwalk from the El but I make it to my first meeting on time.

11:35 a.m. Im out of my second meeting of the day and starving. I order my usual Honeygrow salad online (a make-your-own with lots of vegetables, chicken, nuts, and balsamic) and walk a half block to pick it up ($13). I am a machine when it comes to food during the workday, meaning I eat basically the same thing every day so I dont have to think about it. Plus, my afternoon is pretty open, so Im hoping to knock out some heavy-lift to-dos around planning for next year.

1:49 p.m. Im still ripped on this energy drink. Ive crushed my to-do list and inbox! I find myself with a three-hour block during the workday to map out my project timeline for next year. Im closing my email tab, putting on my headphones, and going into tunnel-vision mode before something catches fire.

3:50 p.m. Someone brought cookies to the office, so I grab two. Like I said, I have a chill approach to fitness and nutrition (especially nutrition), so I eat what I want, when I want. Often thats healthy food, but sometimes its free office cookies, and thats healthy, too.

5:55 p.m. Im heading home, and I call my husband for our traditional What should we do for dinner? chat. We land on takeout from Jyoti Indian Bistro, which is the bomb and is only $26 for what amounts to three solid meals. ($13 for my half)

7:15 p.m. Time to eat Indian on the sofa and talk about our days.

10:27 p.m. Finally finished with chores and more work, and Im not exactly done, but I force myself to close my laptop. Not thrilled that its this late. I unwind with an episode of Succession and four Godiva truffles before bed.

Daily total: $28.97

For dinner on Tuesday, Stauffer and her husband order sushi from Hokka Hokka. / Photograph by Ali Stauffer.

5:30 a.m. Nope. I snooze my alarm.

6:30 a.m. Okay Im up. The morning workout is not going to happen today. Lesson learned: I need to put my laptop away earlier if I want to be up at 5:30 a.m. I still have time for my coffee/jade rolling/foam rolling routine, which makes a huge difference in my day. On days when I dont work out, if I can at least do some foam rolling and mobility work, I can keep my body feeling good. Otherwise, I get stiff and achy, and its harder to get back into my workouts.

7:52 a.m. Im on the train to work, knocking out emails on my phone.

9 a.m. Today starts with a work-related fire to put out. Half of my team is out of the office on a photo shoot, so theres just me and one colleague to put it out. Im in problem-solving mode for a good chunk of the day.

11:45 a.m. I order my usual Honeygrow salad ($13). The staff there knows my routine so well they say they can make my salad with their eyes closed. Call me boring if you want. I will defend my autopilot lunch all day long. It saves so much time and mental bandwidth, and its perfectly healthy. I have the same autopilot approach to my work uniform: I wear the same black leggings, black socks, black high tops, and a T-shirt every day. My sock and legging drawers are out of a Marie Kondo dream and I never have to think about what to wear or what to eat. I find what works and automate it, to leave more room for everything else in life.

1 p.m. I spend the afternoon making sure more fires dont catch, and managing projects.

5:35 p.m. Starving on my way home, I grab energy bites from Freshii in Jefferson Station ($2.15). Theyre basically candy masquerading as health food.

6:25 p.m. It has been a day, and Im wiped. My husband picks up sushi from Hokka Hokka for dinner ($19 for my two rolls). I actually love to cook, but when Im going through a busy spell at work, its takeout every night and Im fine with that.

9 p.m. I knock out some more work from the sofa and then crash.

Daily total: $34.15

Stauffer crushes pull-ups during her upper body workout. / Photograph courtesy of Ali Stauffer.

5:30 a.m. I drag myself out of bed, remembering how great it was when I got a morning workout in on Monday. I go through my morning self-care routine and get ready to head to City Fitness.

7:20 a.m. Its pull-up day, my other favorite. As someone who couldnt even do a full push-up a couple years ago, getting strong enough to do pull-ups has been the greatest feeling. Another thing I love about lifting: You can prove to yourself that youre capable of anything. That feeling carries over into every aspect of life. After my warmup lots of shoulder mobility I do pull-ups, super-setted with hollow-body presses (learned that one from Tony Gentilcore), then knock out a few other upper-body exercises.

8:30 a.m. My locker-room turnaround is lightning fast because a) I dont really break a sweat and b) I have the greatest job in the world and can wear a sports bra and sneakers to work every day. I basically change into clean leggings and a top and Im good to go.

9 a.m. Glad I got my workout in, because I need the stamina for a marathon of back-to-back meetings.

12 p.m. Out of my third meeting and starving. I place my Honeygrow order, obviously, and go pick it up. ($13)

1 p.m. My fourth meeting of the day is canceled (miracles do happen) and I find myself with a glorious multi-hour block of time. Gmail is getting closed, headphones are going on, and Im deep into project mode.

3:15 p.m. Ive been thinking about this peanut butter brownie I saw at Gryphon for weeks. Today is the day: I must have it. I take a quick walk to buy one ($2.70). Its everything I dreamed.

6 p.m. Theres an office party tomorrow, and I need to buy gifts. I wrack my brain for ideas, then head in to Center City to hunt for the items on my list. I have fantastic luck at Boyds.

9 p.m. I end up Ubering home because its late ($13.46). My husband has picked me up chicken and vegetables from the hot bar at Weavers Way($12). I house it before I remember that Im supposed to be taking pictures for this Sweat Diary LOL!

9:30 p.m. After the usual evening chores, I need to unwind. I do so with an entire pint of cookie dough Halo Top. I am not one to touch diet foods, but Halo Top is that good. I discovered it when we did a healthy ice cream taste test for Mens Health. Some flavors cookie dough, candy bar, and vanilla are as good as the real thing.

Daily total: $41.16

Stauffer eats this salad from Honeygrow pretty much every day. Shes not complaining, why should you? / Photograph by Ali Stauffer.

5:30 a.m. Same routine. This is getting easier.

7:20 a.m. Im at the gym and its squat day. This is my least favorite of my workouts squats were just never as satisfying to me as deadlifts or pull-ups. I try to pump myself up with Beyonc, which works, a little. My main moves in this workout are front squats, Bulgarian split squats, and trap bar deadlifts. I do core work as fillers between sets. Basically, while Im resting my quads and glutes between sets of squats, Ill do sliding planks or bird dogs to get in some core work and make the most of my workout time.

8:30 a.m. Time to wrap up this workout and get to work work.

9 a.m. My team kicks off every day with a huddle to update each other on KPIs, project status, and anything new thats come up. We prioritize the day based on the updates. Right now, the big focus is prepping all of our content to launch for 2020.

12 p.m. I decide to join the team in ordering lunch, and hilariously, they choose Honeygrow as the caterer of choice. I order my usual.

1 p.m. Spending the afternoon powering through my projects for the new year.

5:30 p.m. Time for our office party, which has catered barbecue and its amazing. I fill my plate with brisket, wings, sausage, candied bacon, mac and cheese, hush puppies, and cornbread. I also have two glasses of champagne, which I almost never do these days because alcohol screws with my sleep.

8:30 p.m. Im home with just enough time to catch up with my husband and do some chores.

10 p.m. Im crashing!

Daily total: $0

To round out the week, Stauffer chows down on pizza from Earth Bread and Brewery. / Photograph by Ali Stauffer.

6:45 a.m. As predicted, I slept terribly, even though I had only two glasses of champagne. There will be no gym this morning, but its fine, because I can do my fourth workout of the week tomorrow. Listen to your body!

9 a.m. I have my morning huddle with my team, and then I have two meetings on deck.

10 a.m. Time for meeting number one. I leave my morning huddle and go to the first meeting.

12 p.m. Cue lunchtime. Honeygrow, per usual ($13).

1 p.m. Heading to Center City for my second meeting.

4 p.m. I pop into City Fitness East Market to work since my last meeting was nearby. Theres a coworking space at the club that has both communal space and private offices. Its a great spot to post up for a few hours. There happens to be a Human Touch massage chair in the coworking space, and no ones using it, so I end up working from a massage chair for about 20 minutes, which I cant recommend enough.

5 p.m. Last conference call of the day!

8:38 p.m. Its Friday, which means well usually go out to one of our favorite neighborhood spots for dinner. Tonight we decide on Earth Bread and Brewery, which has an epic Nashville hot chicken pizza. We split a large, and I get a house-made kombucha ($15). We hang out at Earth until movie time. We have tickets to The Rise of Skywalker at the Movie Tavern. I have three Lindor truffles in my coat pocket. A perfect Friday night.

Daily total: $28

Money spent: $132.28Workouts complete: ThreeHoneygrow lunches ordered: Five

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instagram Jillian Michaels was an overweight kid, but after a wake-up called, she committed herself to a healthier life. This is how the Biggest Loser alum lost weight.

Jillian Michaels is having a rocky start to the New Year. She was recently criticized for her critique of Lizzos body size and weight, saying how she doesnt think its right to glorify obesity.

The fitness expert responded to the criticism on Instagram with a post that read: "As I've stated repeatedly before, we are all beautiful, worthy, and equally deserving. I also feel strongly that we love ourselves enough to acknowledge there are serious health consequences that come with obesityheart disease, diabetes, cancer to name a few. I would never wish these on ANYONE and I would hope we prioritize our health because we LOVE ourselves and our bodies."

Michaels followed up with a nostalgic post yesterday, throwing back to a photo where shes just 14 years old.

"Here's me at 5'0 tall and 175 pounds. If I can do it, anyone can." Michaels encouraged her followers to share their own personal weight-loss transformations, and the stories were so inspiring.

"I started at 285, Im approaching 180 now! We all start somewhere, just move! " one of her fans wrote, while another commented, "40 pounds down and I'm not done! I have a long way to go, but I want this to be my lifestyle."

Others questioned how she was able to lose 30 pounds with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which can make it hard to lose weight.

Michaels previously opened up to Women's Health about being overweight as a child. The fitness expert told the magazine that she would bond with her father over food and often "eat without regard" to her health.

In her teens, Michaels had a wake up call when her mom signed her up for a martial arts class, and she got called out for bringing a bag of Cheetos. She decided it was time to make healthier choices and began her weight loss journey.

"That's when I began to appreciate fitness." she told USA Today of martial arts. "It translated into every other aspect of my lifemy confidence, self-worth, self-esteem. Nobody bullied me or picked on me anymore because I respected myself."

Michaels initially switched up her diet to include artificial sweeteners and low-fat foods, thinking it was healthier, but she told WH that she finally learned the components of a healthy diet in her thirties. Today, she sticks to whole foods and intermittent fasting. She also enjoys a hot lemon ginger with collagen at night.

At 45, the fitness expert still practices martial arts, but she loves other forms of exercise too, like cycling, yoga, and high-impact interval training (HIIT). And she doesn't spend more than four hours a week exercising.

"Being (or getting) healthy doesn't have to be complicatedand it shouldn't require extremes," she told Women's Health. "Healthy living is all about moderation. If you put the word "too" in front of anythingtoo much food, too little food, too much sleep, too little sleepyou've got chaos, whereas if everything is balanced just right, everything falls into place."

Even though she's all about fitness, Michaels's 2020 goals have nothing to do with the gym: She recently told Prevention.com that she'd "like to get my American Express bill down." I mean life's all about balance, right?!

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Were halfway into January, and for those of you looking to get fit, Im here to help.

I started working out consistently last January to drop a few pounds and improve my health.

Its my experience that starting with simple exercises works best! Nothing too strenuous.

Todays workout is all about strengthening your glutes and core.

With help from my trainer Greg Daniels of Iron Bodies, Im showcasing four quick exercises to not only help improve your posture but to make sitting, standing, picking up heavy objects and climbing stairs easier.

I want to make these workouts about me and you as a team. So send me your exercise questions and I will get you answers.

Send me an e-mail at ttyus@wsav.com or connect with me on Facebook and Twitter. Thats also where I share workout updates between Fitness and You with Tina posts.

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An ad-hoc senior fitness class conducted in Fenton for the past 30 years has been suspended.

While class instructor Dave Nieters said the popular fitness lessons at RiverChase Recreation Center averaged 25 to 30 participants, he told Fenton aldermen at their Jan. 9 board meeting that partakers were asked in early December about moving to the former library space near City Hall before being turned away completely from gathering at city-owned properties.

Fenton city attorney Erin Seele said the problem was that this particular class was an unauthorized program, and that no current municipal staffers could find any historical records regarding when or how the program

was initiated.

Seele said lack of proper authorization for the class puts undue liabilities on the city.

Nieters said hes been a Fenton resident for 15 years, and that he joined the class about 10 years ago. He said he became one of the instructors.

Seele said teachers of city-sanctioned classes are employed by Fenton, with the city having ultimate control regarding whats taught.

Nieters said the class is put on by the Arthritis Foundation, using exercise rubber bands, chairs, sticks and dancing exercises. He said when the class was asked to move to the former library, they requested and were told participants could continue to use the track at RiverChase. He said details were published in the citys newsletter, The Beacon, as well.

Indeed, the current, winter newsletter states: Senior Exercise A FREE, low impact exercise class that helps you stay healthy and active. Instructed by a group of volunteer seniors. Exercise consists of using chairs, dowel rods and extra-large rubber bands. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. *As of 1/2/20, located in Community Develop.

Due to recent construction at RiverChase, Nieters said they were asked to move to the past library space sooner, and thats when they were told they no longer could gather.

Janet Adkins, a Fenton resident since 1978, said the class was the best kept secret in Fenton, as she, too, asked board members for reconsideration of the program.

The class kept us moving, created friendships and healed people, proclaimed Adkins, who said the class was shut down with no warning.

Tye Lydon, Fenton parks and recreation director, said the RiverChase team called every person who might be connected to the class.

Adkins said they were admonished for not signing waivers or paying fees. Both she and Nieters said they then were told signing waivers would not do them

any good.

We were enjoying each other, and it would be my wish that Fenton and the RiverChase staff would revisit this situation, added Adkins.

Lydon said a complimentary Silver Sneakers fitness program was offered by various Medicare plans for the facility and some classes. Adkins said she paid once lately to go to the Silver Sneakers program, but isnt the age to qualify for it for another year and a half.

Nieters said that the group often went to lunch in Fenton after the class. Wed like to know what it would take to reinstate the class, he added.

Alderwoman Susan Jokerst encouraged leaders of this fitness class to attend the citys next park board meeting to explain how they were conducting the program.

It would be nice to see if another program could be created that was sanctioned through the city thats safe and legal, Jokerst said.

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Whether you're looking for exercise routines and expert advice from certified trainers, or simply want to do nothing more than stare at Gus the English Bulldog interrupting his owner's workouts, social media can be a grade-A place for fitness content. And, in case you haven't already noticed, TikTok is no exception.

We're not just talking about the Flex Challenge (may the odds be ever in your favor if you attempt that one). Influencers like Jen Selter and trainers such as Cassey Ho have migrated over to the land of beauty hacks, lip syncs, and catchy dances we can't get enough of. Why? Because TikTok is F.U.N.

Looking for fitness motivation and trainers to follow on the app? After a deep dive, we've complied a list of influencers and experts. Some of them (the trainers) provide actual workout tips and exercises, while others (mostly the influencers) show off tricks and post entertaining content we're beaming over. So, scroll on, my friend. We invite you!

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Peloton is well-positioned to dominate the at-home fitness category because there are few serious competitors, Wedbush analyst James Hardiman told CNBC on Wednesday.

"Very few of the many alternatives that are out there really rose to the level of being a legitimate threat to Peloton," Hardiman said on "Closing Bell," referencing survey work his firm conducted for a recent client note.

In that note Tuesday, Wedbush initiated coverage of Peloton with an outperform rating while placing a $37 price target on the stock. It represents a roughly 25% increase from where shares of Peloton closed Tuesday.

The stock was up around 2% on Wednesday, trading around $30. It notched an intraday high of $31.44.

The only real threat to Peloton, Hardiman said, was SoulCycle, which has hinted at launching an at-home fitness bike of its own.

"That's one that we've got our eyes on," Hardiman said of SoulCycle.

The main principle underlying Wedbush's upgrade is a belief that Peloton will not "prove to be a fad, but instead one of a small number of fitness companies likely to be an enduring force going forward," Hardiman and his colleagues wrote.

To that end, they argue Peloton could reach about 4 million subscribers globally, with about 3 million of them living in the U.S.

"There's a significant portion of people that don't own the product that are interested in the product," Hardiman told CNBC. "And then among actual Peloton owners, satisfaction was through the roof. Ninety-seven percent of people were satisfied based on the work we did."

The Wedbush analysts acknowledge the "considerable work" Peloton has to expand its products and its reach, but they suggest the company has "the best shot of becoming synonymous with at-home fitness, an undeniable trend with considerable runway."

Hardiman wrote in the note that Peloton's short-term growth will be powered by exercise bike sales, but argues its subscriptions will be its main value driver over the long-term.

Peloton was a pioneer with its cycles and treadmills that are equipped with screens for users to join live and recorded fitness classes remotely.

Peloton went public in late September in a closely watchedinitialpublicstockoffering, but its stock opened more than 11% below its initial pricing of $29 per share.

Some of Peloton's detractors point to the price of its products and classes. Its cycles cost nearly $2,000 and treadmills are $4,000. A full membership is $39 per month, and a monthly digital option costs $19.49.

CEO and co-founder John Foley acknowledged that criticism in a CNBC interview just ahead of the company's IPO.

"Our wish is to get the price down and, in the coming years, we want to make sure tens of millions of people around the globe are able to afford a Peloton bike and Peloton [treadmill]," Foley said.

The company more recently took heat for a holiday TV advertisement, which some argued contained elements of sexism and classism, but the controversy was not viewed as a long-term detriment to the company.

Peloton hit an all-time high of $37.02 on Dec. 2, and its market cap is around $8.7 billion.

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A VASA Fitness plans to moveinto a former Marsh supermarket in Fishers, continuing a trend in big-box grocery conversions.

Indianapolis-based developer Strongbox Commercialtold the city it reached an agreement to bringa 60,000 square-foot health club into the site of the former Marsh at 96th Street and Lantern Road, said city planning director Tony Bagato.

The developer willdemolish about 20,000-square-feetof the former Marsh and use some of that land for additional parking. Strongbox also plans to build a 10,000-square-foot building for business or retail space on a lot near 96th Street.

Health clubs are increasingly gobbling up old grocery stores, one of the few businesses that need that much space, said Mark Perlstein, first vice president at CBRE, a commercial real estate and investment firm.Thestores are usually in densely populated areas, which means a lot of people could get to them with a short drive.

They have the high ceilings and open spaces that are usually a good fit, he said. They are a good amenity for most neighborhoods. You cant expect people to travel too far for the health club.

A health club will move into a building abandoned by Marsh at 96th Street and Lantern Road(Photo: Supplied by Fishers and Strongbox Commercial)

At 60,000-square feet, the typical Vasa Fitnessisa bit larger than an LAFitness, which isusually 45,000-square-feet. Planet Fitness health clubs are smaller, typically, 20,000-square-feet.

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VASAFitness has also moved into a 60,000-square-foot former Kroger at 5325 E. Thompson Rd. in Indianapolisand will open one in thefallat a former Marsh at 6965 W. 38th St. in Indianapolis.

The clubsinclude an indoor pool, basketball court, individual and group fitness areas, massage and tanning areas and childcare space.

VASA publicist Jaime Cottini would not confirm that VASA is moving into the Fishers site but said the health clubplans more expansion in Indiana and is considering locations in the suburb.

"We can say that Fishers is among the locations that are under consideration," she said in an email. Cottini added that shuttered grocery stores are a favorite spot for the company.

VASA often moves into grocery stores as they are very large properties,"Cottini said "but it doesnt have to be a grocery store.

An LA Fitness is moving into the 60,000 square foot site of a Marsh at Allisonville Road and 82nd Street in Indianapolis.That gym will be 43,000 square feet with an Aldi occupying the rest of the space.

But in Fishers, LAFitness already has a gym at 116th Street and Cumberland Road, just three miles from the 96th Street location.

After grocery storesbegan closing in Fishers a few years ago, the city council passed an ordinance that required them to be replaced by another supermarketunless the city granted permission for an exception.

Officials wanted to avoid less desirable uses for the properties, such as flea markets or fireworks vendors andBagato said making themhealth clubs isa perfect fit.

"We are very supportive of this use for those structures," Bagato said.

The full city council still needs to approve the plan for itto go forward.

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