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The three work at Rumble, Barrys, and Unite. But they swear they never switch places.

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Malik, Ahmad, and Khalil Jones are all 23 years old. Theyre all graduates of UPenn. Theyre all Philly fitness trainers. Oh, andtheyre identical triplet brothers who you probably cant tell apart.

The triplets, who currently live together in Grad Hospital, moved here from Washington D.C. to go to college and fell in love with Philly. (We cant blame em.) Through their fledgling fitness company, Triyo Fitness, all three teach both large-scale group workout events as well as personal training both in-person and virtually. And theyre very steeped in Phillys boutique workout scene: Malik teaches classes at Unite Fitness; Ahmad teaches classes at Barrys; Khalil teaches classes at Rumble. You probably recognize them: because they look alike, and they all have a certain je ne sais quoi, theyre hard to miss theyve been on Family Feud together, and they even do some Latin dancing, of which they say the skills are applicable to teaching a group class, which is essentially a performance, says Ahmad.

We kept seeing them around town, and we had to know more. So, we sat down with all three of them to find out what motivates them, how well they get along, and most importantly, if they ever switch places without telling anyone.

Photo courtesy of Triyo Fitness

Ahmad: Ha, no. We never switch places. But people get us confused all the time. Honestly its ridiculous that we all work at these gyms in the same five-block radius in Rittenhouse. Literally people will come in and Im sitting in Barrys and be like, Wait I took your class yesterday at Rumble! How are you working here now? Its fun because people think one person is teaching all of these classes. Its funny. We also promote one another and say, Appreciate you coming, you should check out my brothers classes. So then people do the Triyo Fitness Tour, or the Triyo Triple, as some call it.

Ahmad: It started when we were in high school. Our parents were pushing for us to find something that we really enjoyed a passion. They wanted us to start to pursue our own interests, but also find something we could do together as a group. They talked to us a lot about synergy and working together as a group. That was something they wanted us to utilize growing up. So, when we were in high school, our senior year, we decided to make an ab workout video. That was our very first venture into the fitness industry. Of course, wed been athletes all our lives. Soccer, basketball, a whole bunch of sports. But anyway, we posted this video on Youtube and Facebook, and within three days we had 1,500 views on our video. We thought, This is kind of cool! We might be on to something here.

Then, the three of us were training together in our high school gym. Other students, especially freshman, would come up to us and ask if they could lift weights or work out with us. We slowly became the fitness guys in our high school. Then, we got to Penn. All three of us went to Penn together, which of course in itself is an achievement. Our freshman year we started doing boot camps with dorms and fraternities and sororities. It was totally free and we just wanted experience and starting to build out own personal fitness brand. The second year when we were sophomores we started to monetize it and the dorms actually wanted to pay us. University of Pennsylvania became our very first client.

Ahmad: When we were little we were not into the whole triplet thing. It was definitely an adjustment because when we were like five to 12 years old, we started to really notice that we were identical triplets. We got a lot of attention and it was basically unwanted attention. Especially out in public. We looked a lot more alike when we were younger. People would stare at us, point at us, want to take pictures with us. They were just stopping us constantly. And we were like five, we didnt want that! We would purposefully not walk in a straight line when we were in public. If we were staggered people couldnt tell as quickly how much we all looked alike.

Then, probably around age 13 or 14 we started taking advantage of being triplets. It helped us on sports teams, and with studying together and being in the same study groups. Group projects were better working together, too. In the beginning there was some issues with adjusting to the fact that theres two other people that looked like us, and maintaining our individuality while still being a part of that group, but we quickly began to use it as a strength.

Malik: I majored in business. Everyone at Wharton goes to the same kind of investment banking and consulting gigs once they graduate. I studied real estate when I was there too, and I had a corporate real estate internship. But it wasnt for me. Its a fine path; it just wasnt for me.

Khalil: I studied communications with a minor in consumer psychology. I knew I wanted to study psychology. I did a focus in marketinghow do you best reach the customer and position the product? So learning all of those things, combined with my personal training, kind of allowed me to become the marketing person for Triyo Fitness.

Ahmad: I studied communications with a minor in international relations. When it comes to Triyo Fitness I do a lot of the artistic aspect and directing our visuals and how we look. I studied Portuguese and sign language too.

Ahmad: Upon graduation from Penn, we decided to take our own path. All three of us had opportunities to work at different corporate internships throughout college, but we decided we wanted to pursue fitness as a team after graduation. We figured if theres any time to pursue a dream and be entrepreneurs it was right after college, rather than wait a couple years and lose that momentum. We got certified as personal trainers and started taking personal training clients.

The first six months were kind of rough. We were paying rent but not much else. About a year ago, in December of 2018, all three of us got offers to work at Fit Academy in Brewerytown. That was our first venture into boutique fitness in Philly. We were there for nine or 10 months, and then we started moving to different studios. So now Triyo Fitness has been really diving into the Philly fitness scene. Weve done collaborations with Lululemon; weve worked with Vesper Day Club, weve worked with WeWork. Weve been thriving and hustling to build our brand up.

Khalil: And, our parents love that we are doing this. They love anything we are doing together. As Ahmad was saying, they told us to work together. They told us we should make something together because we are so much stronger together. They say the whole is as good as the sum of its parts. Were all great individually, but together were more.

Ahmad: Our family showed up to Family Feud auditions in Philly on a whim when my mom saw there was going to be auditions a weekend when she and my dad were visiting us. Thats just the type of family we are. Were a Yes family. There were 200 families in there for the audition, so we played a mock trial game, and a month alter we got a call to be flown out to Atlanta to be on the show Its way tougher to play that game then from your couch. Theres a video of us salsa-ing on there on live TV on Youtube somewhere. If we have no good reason not to do something, were in.

Malik: I think seeing the clients success is my motivation. Seeing the amount of progress someone makes, seeing the impact I can have doing what I love to do. For me its like I can give this person an amazing experience and seeing the progress and the smile on their face, that keeps me motivated. It tells me Im working with one of my talents and gifts. Its just a confidence I have that I can do things better than the average person, and I can remember everyones name, and I can make people feel stronger and feel like its the best class theyve ever taken. That we can help someone out.

Ahmad: I try to remember thatonly way that you lose is if you stop trying. The only thing every winner has in common is that they never quit. There are difficulties that come with having your own business theres early hours, late nights, theres times where finances arent right, but the one thing is not to quit. It might not happen tomorrow, or the next day, or in 10 years, but you dont stop.

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She practiced her technique at Andrews Park in Milton, her hometown, taking 100 free throws each session while her mother, Alyse, kept a log of her progress.

Her work paid off Olivieri shot over 90 percent from the line in high school and 96 percent (54 of 56) her senior season at Wheaton.

It was repetition, repetition, repetition, and staying consistent and comfortable, recalled Olivieri, a 2018 Wheaton graduate who is in her second year as a PhD candidate in physical therapy at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

After graduating from Wheaton, she started a private personal training business through Instagram (@barbell_bex).

Fitness and motivating people to have a healthy lifestyle are important to me, said the 24-year-old Olivieri, who is also an instructor in kickboxing and high-intensity training, and a member of a CrossFit group.

A second baseman on Fontbonnes softball team, Olivieri was a two-time recipient of the schools Coachs Award and a Catholic Conference All-Tournament selection for softball and basketball.

She was the point guard on three Fontbonne teams that advanced to the South sectional tournament.

Her sophomore year, Olivieri took a late-game charge from a much taller opponent and then fed Ducks star Jen Gemma for the basket that sealed an upset win over Oliver Ames in the tournament.

Her mother, a former three-sport athlete at Fontbonne, played second base on the Boston College softball team.

Olivieri and her sister, Jessica, were coached by their mother and father, Kevin, in Milton youth softball and basketball.

My passion for athletics, Olivieri said, has transitioned to helping others reach their health and fitness goals.

Marvin Pave can be reached at marvin.pave@rcn.com.

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Now that were over one week into the new year, many are starting to think about starting to incorporate healthier habits into their routines. Depending on where you live in New York City, this can prove to be a difficult task.

But if a recent report is accurate, its not hard for someone to keep a new years resolution to be healthier in one Manhattan neighborhood.

RentHop.com recently released their interactive map highlighting which neighborhoods in the city are the most healthy. The map breaks down the list based on the number of vegetarian/vegan restaurants as well as fitness studios/clubs in each area.

The healthiest neighborhood on the list was Midtown-Midtown South, which RentHop concluded has the most plant-based food establishments and gyms in the area, scoring 100 points (out of 100) in both the veggie and fitness categories. They also ranked as first in having the highest number of vegetarian/vegan restaurants with 48 in total, as well as fitness studios/clubs with 58 in total.

Following behind at number two is the SoHo-TriBeCa-Civic Center-Little Italy area, with a fitness score of 66 and a veggie score of 51. This area has 29 vegetarian/vegan restaurants, and 45 fitness studios/clubs.

RentHop found that the Battery Park City-Lower Manhattan area was the third-healthiest. With 18 vegetarian/vegan restaurants (9.5 per 10K households), the neighborhood had a veggie score of 31, but picked up some extra points in the fitness score with 46 fitness studios/clubs, giving them a score of 66 out of 100.

The DUMBO-Vinegar Hill-Downtown Brooklyn-Boerum Hill area was found to be the fourth-healthiest city neighborhood. While the area scored low in the veggie department (scoring 17 out of 100 points), they made up for it with the number of fitness studios/clubs with 40 in total, giving them a fitness score of 73.

At number five, RentHop found that Williamsburg (or North Side-South Side, as RentHop puts it) was next on the list of the healthiest city neighborhoods. Although the area had a low veggie score of 12 out of 100 (there are 12 listed vegetarian/vegan restaurants in the area), Williamsburg picks up the slack with 40 fitness clubs/studios, scoring 57 out of 100.

To read the full report and see the interactive map, visit renthop.com.

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There's no better time to adopt healthy habits and a new fitness routine than the present. So far in 2020, we've seen a lot of innovation around fitness, wellness, beauty and healthy eating, and that means there are lots of products out there that can help you -- or the people you're shopping for -- work out better, recover more easily, sleep more soundly or take care of your heart health.

Whether you're shopping for someone who already loves to exercise and eat well or someone looking to adopt new habits, this list of the best fitness gifts has all that you need.

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Apple's focused on health and fitness, so that means the new Apple Watch Series 5 has several features to help you stay healthy. The watch can measure ambient sound levels, track menstrual cycles, and keep tabs on how much you move throughout the day. It's also got a heart-rate tracker and can take an EKG to give you insight on your heart's health -- though you should think twice about buying an Apple Watch for someone who already has heart issues.

You can use the watch untethered from a phone with built-in GPS and an LTE data support (you'll need a separate SIM card for the watch though). That means you can leave your phone at home when you go out on a run. Pair it with wireless earbuds (like the AirPods Pro earbuds) for the perfect running, gym or exercise experience.

Looking for a lot of the same features for much less? Pick up an Apple Watch Series 3, which now costs $200 and is also a great gift. A simple and free software upgrade to WatchOS 6 gives the watch the same noise-tracking and activity-tracking features. Read our Apple Watch Series 5 review.

This fitness tracker/smartwatch combo offers many of the same features of the Apple Watch, but it's more versatile because it also connects to Android phones (you can only use the Apple Watch with an iPhone).

The Versa 2 has built-in sleep tracking and a battery that can last five days or more on a single charge, two things the Apple Watch lacks. The Versa 2 also now uses Amazon's Alexa voice assistant to help you with requests, like asking about the weather or controlling smart lights and other smart home devices. Read our Fitbit Versa 2 review.

At just $36, this fitness tracker and smartwatch hybrid is actually a great low-cost alternative to the Fitbits and Garmin Vivofits out there. It tracks your steps, your sleep, heart rate, up to six different workout types and more to help you reach your fitness goals. The design is sleek, the screen is bright and easy to read, and the battery life on this Xiaomi Mi band can last up to 20 days on a single charge. The Apple Watch can't even come close to that.

Unless you're a pro athlete, the Theragun is something you'd probably never buy yourself. This percussive massage gun uses a rapid thumping movement to reduce inflammation. Basically, it gives you the experience of getting a deep tissue massage, but whenever and wherever you want. Perfect for the weight lifter or fitness and workoutenthusiast in your life.

Theragun models start at $249 and go up to $600, and there are several other percussive massagers out there worth checking out.

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ClassPass gives you access to millions of real-life fitness classes in more than 2,500 cities worldwide. Members can sign up for a monthly workout subscription, but you can also give someone a ClassPass gift card that they can use at any time, which is one of the best fitness gifts you can give someone.

The idea of ClassPass is actually really smart because it lets anyone try out a huge variety of fitness classes and experiences without making a commitment to one specific gym or workout studio. It's perfect for that sweaty betty who wants to try yoga, dumbbells, strength training, resistance bands, acrobatics, boxing or a cardio workout, but isn't sure if they want to stick with it.

Year after year, juicers remain a popular tool in the kitchen to help us all get more fruits and vegetables into our diet. Out of the many juicers out there, what makes this one special? It promises that it's super-easy to clean -- which means you'll actually want to make juice every day -- and quieter than other machines. The Hurom purposely juices fruits and veggies at a slower pace so that you get every last drop of liquid.

For the avid runner, a pair of Nike's Joyride running shoesis the perfect gift. They have thousands of tiny beads in the sole of the shoe that conform to your feet every time you take a step. Because of that, the shoe has a great bouncy feel as you run. The shoe also has great traction, even when you sweat, for jump rope or running in case you don't happen to be on a non-slip surface. I wouldn't recommend these for a new runner, but anyone who's been running for while will appreciate this shoe as a gift.

Under Armour's Recover clothing line has bioceramics in the fabric of the clothes that absorbs your body heat as you sleep or relax, and then re-emits that heat as far-infrared radiation, which is said to help with soreness in your muscles and chronic pain.

You can also find stylish women's far-infrared pajamas at Lunya, which specializes in women's health and comfort,and even buy bedsheets with the same technology.

For that person in your life who really needs some relaxation and post-workout recovery, get them a weighted blanket. These hefty and cozy blankets feel like a hug and can help people who feel stressed to relax and even get a good night's sleep. There are many weighted blankets out there -- some made specifically for kids, some that can replace your comforter, and some that are breathable and cooling to help you sleep.

My favorite is Bearaby's Napper blanket, which is knitted and looks so chic on a couch or bed -- I especially love their velvet option. You can also find plenty of high-quality weighted blankets for less, if the price is too steep.

OK, I know that most people would be downright offended if you gifted them a scale. But, if you are shopping for someone who is trying to exercise, sweat, and ultimately lose weight, and they want tools to help them with that, this is a good pick. The Eufy scale is easy to use, as is the companion app, which shows your weight, body mass, bone mass and more.

Check out more smart scales here.

The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

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Welcome to the busiest time of year for the iPhones Notes app: resolution season, baby.

Its an exciting time of year, but its shaded with sadness, too. For too many of us, the words we write down this week goals, exhortations, plans of attack will be an afterthought by Presidents Day.

To make sure that your early-year edge doesnt fade into oblivion, weve assembled 10 fitness editorials from the last year that will help you set relatively achievable goals and then give you the knowledge you need to actually meet them. From kettlebell primers to jump-rope workouts to a regimen that will up your pull-up count (without you having to do a single pull-up), you should find this quite a bit more practical and useful than, say, lose 20 lbs. by summer.

Sample all of these throughout the year; getting in shape requires routine, yes, but not the same routine over and over again for 12 months. Its important to keep things fresh and difficult, and make lifestyle resolutions for the next decade, not just get-ready-for-that-wedding goals for the next year.

Best of luck, and dont worry. Once you tire of these, well have plenty more fitness tips and tricks in the pipeline. Happy sweating.

Its not often that you hear about 40-and-uppers starting a strength-training program for the first time. Still, the weight room is less agist that most older men may think; its never too late to get yoked, the process just demands a different approach, one that takes into account dropping testosterone levels and locked-up lower backs.

Speaking of low back pain: its about time all of us, regardless of age, gave our backs, spines and necks a break. The best defense against a sedentary lifestyle, tech neck and general poor posture is to increase the range of motion of muscle fibers throughout the body. You cant actually lengthen your muscles (thats pseudo-science propagated by the likes of Goop or the TB12 method), but you can exercise and stretch them in such a way that protects your body from injury or chronic pain.

It sounds awful, and for a minute or two after that alarm blares, it truly is. But morning workouts catalyze your calorie-burning engines for the day ahead, release endorphins that brighten your mood, manage impulse control and free up your evenings. We managed to make the switch, and so can you. Heres our best advice for how to actually get out of bed.

Jumping rope isnt just for middle school gym class. According to former professional boxer Michael Oladije, Jr., its the most convenient, efficient and effective exercise in the game. He devised us a delightfully straightforward 30-minute workout that will jazz up your weekly workout routine, and dished on the most common mistakes he sees from beginners.

Not every runner makes it to the starting line of their marathon, let alone the finish.Over half of first-time marathoners are forced to drop out before their race due to the insane, unnatural grind of logging nearly 100 miles a week for months. And that, well, freaking sucks. Make sure to consult this guide (with tips and tricks from ultrarunners, trainers and nutritionists) before you start training for your big 26.2 this year.

Almost every exercise discussed here is moot if youre not getting enough sleep. We wrote last year about the chronic sleep loss issue in the NBA, and the dramatic lengths players will go to make sure they get a healthy seven hours. You should be approaching your sleep with the vigor of a professional athlete. And if youve been struggling to drift away yoga could be the answer.

Big year for the big Aussie. Hemsworth launched his fitness training app Centr back in the spring, and its proved a goldmine of digestible content. One of the best is this kettlebell primer, which takes all of 20 minutes to complete and manages to target muscles youve bored into hibernation with refreshingly difficult reps.

The kingpin of isometric training. Planks target the entire body, are good habit-forming (they demand perfect form and steady breathing), and are entirely bespoke. Theres a different type of plank for every day of the month. When mastered, theyll also do way more for your abs than endless rounds of crunches.

The average American walks miles below the recommend number of 10,000 steps a day. Taking an afternoon amble is a efficient, effortless way to jack those numbers up, while ramping up productivity, easing stress and maximizing the amount of dogs youll see throughout the day. We love our constitutionals, and now cant imagine a workday without one.

Pull-ups suck. So we asked Chris Hemsworths buddy Torre Washington for a workout that would A) directly strengthen the muscles needed to knock out pull-ups, while B) saving us from having to do traditional pull-ups. Prepare to learn what scapular contractions are, and knock your lats, delts and company into fighting shape ahead of your eventual battle with the bar.

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ATLANTA, GA A teenage boy from Atlanta has been dressing as a woman and wearing a wig before stealing from people at local gyms, reports WSB-TV.

According to police, Tarquinnious Mack, 17, has been targeting several local gyms since November 2019. Most recently, he was in Newton County at a Planet Fitness in Covington. He left and used the stolen credit card at a Kroger next door before fleeing in a stolen truck. He's been working with a group who has also hit up gyms in Holly Springs and Cobb, Gwinnett, Forsyth, and Cherokee counties.

Covington Police Capt. Ken Malcolm tells the news station that Mack gets into the gyms by claiming to have misplaced his membership card.

Police are asking the public to help them locate the thief, adding that more thefts occur right after New Year's Day because of all the resolutions. Members are encouraged to bring their own lock.

"The gymnasiums have to be vigilant in making sure that any individual that comes in is an actual member," Malcolm said.

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Fitness trackers are all the rage for health-conscious consumers looking to escape the sedentary and keep their bodies and minds in peak shape. A good fitness tracker is a great excuse to escape the office or the classroom and get moving. With accurate health monitoring and activity tracking, the best fitness trackers get you thinking about your well-being and doing something about it.

Weve tested dozens upon dozens of fitness trackers and pared them down into our list of the Top 10 Activity Bands On The Planet Right Now. If youre looking to invest in a fitness tracker at the turn of the decade, these are the ones that you should be considering.

1) Garmin Vivosmart 4

The Garmin Vivosmart 4 has a long-lasting battery and a slim, attractive design that makes it a fashionable accessory. Its also at the peak of activity band innovation with its body battery that tracks your energy level at different times to clue you in as to what time of day you should be exercising.

2) Honor Band 5

One of the most cost-effective activity band options out there, the Honor Band 5 offers solid sleep tracking capabilities and a bright color touchscreen for a very small investment. Its a budget option that doesnt function like one.

3) Fitbit Charge 3

Fitbit has become synonymous with the fitness tracker market and the Fitbit Charge 3 is the most accomplished and well-rounded device theyve released so far. Its extremely lightweight and unobtrusive without sacrificing awesome features like a big screen and connectivity to the awesome Fitbit app.

4) Huawei Band 3 Pro

Offering peak functionality for a reduced price point, the Huawei Band 3 Pro is the right fitness tracker for any aspiring health guru on a tight budget. Complete with onboard GPS and a water-resistant composition, this activity band costs you less and gives you much more.

5) Garmin Vivosport

The battery life of the Garmin Vivosport is its biggest selling point. You can use it regularly over the course of a full week and still have a little charge left over at the end. Its smaller than most activity bands with a GPS system and its waterproof design will excite all the swimmers in the audience.

6) Fitbit Inspire HR

The Fitbit Inspire HR isnt as feature-heavy as the aforementioned Fitbit Charge 3, but its a perfectly fantastic fitness tracker for what amounts to the companys budget option. You also get full access to the amazing Fitbit app that is worth the price of admission alone.

7) Amazfit Bip

Built to look much more like a stylish smartwatch than an activity band, the Amazfit Bip is a real winner for those looking for some aesthetic charm out of their fitness tracker. Taking cues from the Apple Watch, the Amazfit Bip backs up its good looks with great features such as multisport tracking and an extremely accurate heart rate monitor.

8) Garmin Vivofit 4

Offering peak battery life that almost guarantees you wont have to charge it for a full year, the Garmin Vivofit 4 is as accurate as they come while also being one of Garmins cheapest devices on the market. This activity band will do it all and do it for a long time between charges.

9) Xiaomi Mi Band 4

This is Xiaomis budget addition to the activity band marketplace and its a good one. It may not be the most feature-heavy and groundbreaking fitness tracker out there, but it does a lot of things well and its slimline design is easy on the eyes. The clear, crisp screen is a standout on this list.

10) Moov Now

While this is now a classic activity band of sorts, its still good enough to make our top ten with ease. The Moov Now offers a great six-month battery life and such interesting features as a boxing mode and a swimming assistant. Its also reasonably priced and easy to work with.

Closing Thoughts

The ten fitness trackers on the list above are all worthwhile investments for everyone from active professionals to those looking to simply get off the couch. Your health is your most critical asset and these activity bands are some of the best things going right now to protect that asset for years to come.

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Realme launched the seemingly pointless Realme 5i smartphone in India yesterday but the one thing that we seemed to have missed during the soft-launch was CEO Madhav Sheth teasing viewers a glimpse of the rumored Realme fitness band.

During the product presentation Sheth took the fitness tracker out of his pocket and slapped it on his wrist. A pretty shameless plug no? A pretty smart plug nonetheless.

The yellow colored band is seen wearing a signature hue of Realme and is seemingly rectangular in shape. Earlier in December 2019, Sheth, during an episode of Ask Madhav (a periodical AMA series on YouTube), revealed the company's plans to foray into the lifestyle segment with its fitness band.

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The Realme fitness tracker will go up against the likes of Xiaomi Mi Band 4 and Honor Band range. As a result, we also believe that it will also be priced aggressively. However, it remains to be seen if the fitness tracker from Realme will use a colour display like the Mi Band 4 or a monochrome one.

While Sheth did not reveal a specific date as to when the company will launch this fitness band, he did state that we can expect it "soon". Earlier, Sheth had said in the AMA that the fitness tracker will be launched in the first half of 2020 but understandably, didn't specify a launch date.

More intricate details about the Realme fitness tracker such as the sensors, connectivity, UI, health monitoring features remain unknown. Having said that, we expect the company to reveal more details about the fitness tracker gradually in the heads up to the launch.

Yesterday's launch event also saw Realme launch a new blue colorway for its recently launched truly wireless earphones. That was alongside a new Realme sweatshirt for die hard fans of the brand.

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The Victorian era is often remembered as an age of industrial innovation, staunch morals and hard work. When we imagine the stereotypical Victorian, we often picture stiff collars and heavy, head-to-toe dresses not celebrity weightlifters or homemakers practising callisthenics. But it turns out our obsession with physical fitness isnt just because of 20th-century stars like Jane Fonda, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Dwayne The Rock Johnson. In fact, the Victorian age saw the beginnings of modern celebrity fitness culture and new forms of exercise which we might credit for our current obsession today.

The Victorian fitness craze might first be traced back to the publication of Donald Walkers book British Manly Exercises in 1837. The book included diagrams showing proper rowing technique, horse-riding instructions and detailed guidance on how to lunge, vault and wrestle. Walker also included exercises borrowed from different cultures, such as strength training using clubs from India which offered the most effectual kinds of athletic training known anywhere, according to a British officer stationed in the country. These forms of exercise quickly became popular, often because they were adopted by the British military.

Achieving physical fitness gradually became a cornerstone of Victorian values. This was largely inspired by cultural trends such as Muscular Christianity, which originated in England in the mid-19th century. Muscular Christianity emphasised the importance of training the body to reflect devotion to both God and society.

One author claimed that strong Christian bodies could be used to protect the weak, advance all righteous causes, and promote the subduing of the earth which God has given to the children of men.

Although hobbies such as riding horses and playing golf remained popular with the upper class, exercise done at home became increasingly favoured by the emerging Victorian middle class. The Portable Gymnasium became a bestseller after it was published in 1861. It claimed there were numerous benefits to undertaking what the author called gymnastic exercises, which were said to develop and restore the human form. Some of these exercises look similar to what wed do today. Readers were instructed to use the portable gymnasium to perform body-toning exercises such as lateral extensions and head rotations.

Exercise had grown so popular that by 1865, the Royal Patent Gymnasium a huge outdoor gym was opened in Edinburgh. It regularly attracted thousands of fitness fanatics each day. It featured The Giant Sea Serpent, an enormous circular rowing machine which could reportedly seat 600 people at a time.

By the late 19th century, James Cantlie, a Scottish medical practitioner, had developed new exercise regimes that could be done at home. These included an elaborate routine of stretches to be performed morning and evening accompanied by bathing and muscle massage.

Cantlie argued that they were especially suitable for the over-50s as they did not cause too much exertion. He also founded the British Institute of Physical Training in 1889, where men and women, young and old, could attend exercise classes where they would practice Cantlies so-called physical jerks rhythmic movements to strengthen and tone the body.

People who came to the classes were encouraged to practice the exercises at home on a daily basis but were simultaneously warned they needed to return regularly to learn new exercises and ensure they were using the correct techniques. Cantlie also made other lifestyle recommendations, such as insisting that wearing kilts promoted the health and strength of lads as they didnt restrict the bodys natural movements.

Cantlies system was just one among many other competing exercise regimes. However, his system served as inspiration for the daily exercise regime members of the Outer Party were required to do in George Orwells 1984 more than half a century later.

Other popular approaches to fitness and health included a regime developed by one Dr E H Ruddock, whose book Vitalogy (1899), promoted good posture, vitativeness (love for life), and only moderate exercise to avoid overtiring the body.

The Victorian age also saw the rise of the celebrity fitness guru. At the end of the 19th century, one of the most famous was German-born Eugen Sandow. Sandow staged elaborate strongman shows throughout Europe and America and built up a global publishing empire through his magazine Physical Culture, which included profiles and images of bodybuilders and articles on the merits of different exercises. He credited his approach to exercise, built around dumbbell training, with transforming his physique and recreated poses from classical Roman and Greek sculpture to showcase his body.

Sandow was a trailblazer who inspired others, including the American bodybuilder Bernarr Macfadden. Just a year younger than Sandow, Macfadden claimed that he was weak and sickly as a child. He argued in his first book, Macfaddens Physical Training, which was published in 1900, that through a carefully managed vegetarian diet and regular weightlifting, anyone could overcome ill health, just as he had done. His system had specific guidance for young men, young women, middle-aged men and middle-aged women, and appropriate exercises as the years wane, all to be performed at home using his simple stretching device.

After a series of military setbacks, Britain was gripped by a sense of anxiety by the end of the Victorian era about its place in the world. Many worried that industrialisation which had driven the expansion of the British Empire had made bodies weak. British people feared that they had become trapped indoors in factories and offices, made slovenly by technological change. Worry about national fitness persisted into the early 20th century, and the exercise craze showed no signs of stopping.

For many middle- and upper-class Victorians, having a healthy body was an expression of religious and national devotion. Being able to achieve it in the comfort of the home was a bonus. The Victorian obsession with celebrating athletic prowess and striving to better their bodies physically is not unlike societys obsession with fitness today.

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That means exercisers both newbies and seasoned pros are hitting the trails and filling the gyms.

But when that new fitness program you're itching to try says to check with your doctor first, do you really need to?

If you're young, in fairly good health and aren't too far removed from your last exercise regimen, it might be OK if you skip the doc. But it's always a good idea to check, said Dr. Michelle Benes, a family physician with CHI Health.

"As people get older and the longer it's been since they exercised, it probably is a good idea to come in and make sure they're starting on an exercise program that fits their health status," Benes said.

Doctors will look for issues with blood pressure, heart murmurs, abnormal pulse, swelling in the legs and signs of asthma, Benes said.

It's also a good time to look for any underlying illnesses. Some issues, such as asthma, might be exacerbated by certain workouts. Other conditions, like nerve disease, might cause balance issues, heightening the risk for falls.

Exercise might improve other conditions, Benes said. Fibromyalgia sufferers will find they do well with warm- water workouts. People struggling with back pain can be guided toward exercise targeting the core and abs rather than heavy weights.

Benes suggests bringing up fitness routines at an annual physical. Doctors then can discuss other health factors, such as diet, sleep, alcohol consumption and screen time.

To start, she recommends that people consider a simple walking program. Cycling or aerobics might be too much out of the gate, and that could lead to injuries.

"Starting slowly is a better option if you decide to get into any exercise program," she said.

It's important that gym-goers share any chronic or underlying illnesses with trainers when working out, too. The trainers then can tailor a workout to best benefit the individuals.

For example, someone with arthritis might share which joints bother them. Then they can work to strengthen the muscles around those joints rather than putting more stress on the joints.

Benes offered the following tips to people getting into new workout routines:

Float spas, where users are suspended in a salty bath, started popping up in Omaha in 2016. Spa-goers enter a private float tank nearly double the size of a bathtub. Hundreds of pounds of Epsom salt have been dissolved in the shallow pool of water so people float on top. Proponents say floating reduces muscle and joint pain, shortens recovery time from athletic training or injuries, relieves stress and increases creativity. Click here to read a World-Herald story on float spas.

If you've been dreaming of dribbling a soccer ball while encased in a plastic bubble, you're in luck. That trend made its way to Omaha in 2015. The game can be tough experienced players tumble right alongside first-timers.Click here to read a World-Herald story on bubble soccer.

Local yogis can find their flow among a tribe of baby goats. Two dairies in Honey Creek, Iowa, started offering the classes in 2018. The goat yoga trend started in Oregon in 2016 and has since swept most of the country. The wandering goats add some levity to yoga, known for improving flexibility and decreasing stress. Click here to read a previous World-Herald story on goat yoga.

Kickball isn't just for kids. Adult kickball leagues have joined the mix of recreational sports in Omaha, much like sand volleyball and softball. The sport gets players moving, but it doesn't feel like a grueling workout. Some kickballers called it "exercise in disguise." Click here to read a World-Herald story on kickball.

Ballet-inspired workouts made their way to the Omaha area back in 2014. The city is home to handful of studios purely devoted to the workouts, which combine yoga, Pilates and ballet movements performed on a dance barre. Some local gyms and fitness studios offer the classes, too. Instructors said the classes are fun and motivating.Click here to read a World-Herald story on barre.

Rowing isn't new, but it's made a splash on the local fitness scene. The exercise machines had fallen out of favor thanks to treadmills, weight rooms and group exercise classes. But they've been reintroduced through fitness trends like CrossFit and Orangetheory. At least two local studios have debuted classes built around the machines. Click here to read a World-Herald story on rowing.

Participants wearing minimal clothing stand in a chamber that looks like an aluminum can and grows colder over two to three minutes using liquid nitrogen. The temperature drops to between negative 200 and 240 degrees. Proponents say the high-tech ice baths reduce inflammation, relieve pain, prevent injury, increase energy and speed healing. The practice also has been credited for cosmetic benefits. But some medical professionals are skeptical.Click here to read a World-Herald story on cryotherapy.

Exercisers bask in glowing orange lights and blaring upbeat music at Orangetheory Fitness. The metro area now is home to a handful of the studios, which got their start in Florida in 2009. During the classes, a trainer leads people through a circuit-style workout that rotates between treadmills, rowing machines and a strength area with free weights. Members wear heart rate monitors to track their efforts during a workout. Click here to read a World-Herald story on Orangetheory Fitness.

Pound classes debuted in Omaha in 2015. The classes are a full-body strength and cardio workout that simulates drumming. Exercisers pound the drumsticks in the air, against each other and on the ground while performing strength exercises like squats and lunges. Click here to read a World-Herald story on Pound.

Aerial yoga blends yoga poses with acrobatics. Yogis practice in hammocks, flipping upside-down. It incorporates stretching and strength exercises, cardio and meditation. Instructors say the class is good for the spine, alleviating pressure although there are some risks, and the class isn't for everyone. Click here to read a World-Herald story on aerial yoga.

Heart rate monitors are a standard part of curriculum for some metro high school students. They've also made an appearance in several boutique gyms. Teachers at Mercy High School said wearing the monitors prep students for a lifetime of fitness. Click here to read a World-Herald story on the monitors.

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