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Smartwatches tend to cost a pretty penny. Even budget offerings still manage to run into triple digits, and with the state of wearables on Android, it's a tough price to justify. If you're just looking for a way to track your fitness and view notifications without needing your phone, Samsung's Galaxy Fit2 is a fantastic Fitbit alternative. It's already a steal at its usual $50 price, but now you can start counting steps and calories for an all-new low of just $30 at Amazon.

Released just in time for the holidays last year, Samsung's Galaxy Fit2 is a basic activity tracker that syncs with your phone to deliver a smartwatch experience far cheaper than the competition. It includes a grooved band designed to keep your wrist from getting sweaty and features a bright 1.1" AMOLED display for tracking runs and checking texts. Automatic activity detection means you can start working out without having to swipe through menus, and since it's water-resistant up to 50m, swims count towards your burnt calories too.

Samsung rates the battery at up to 15 days on a single charge, which is perfect for actually monitoring your sleep instead of powering up overnight. Unlike some of the company's newer accessories, the Fit2 works with all Android devices, so you don't need to have a Galaxy phone to take advantage of this deal.

Only the scarlet Fit2 is on sale; the standard black version will still run you the usual $50. It's hard to find a cheaper fitness tracker than this especially from a mainstream manufacturer so if you're interested, make sure to pick one up before they're gone using the link below.

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The City of Plant City encourages the public to use the outdoor fitness systems at Dr. Hal & Lynn Brewer and Samuel W. Cooper parks, which were installed between October 2020 and March 2021.

Getting fit doesnt have a one-size-fits-all process.

When it comes to getting in shape, settings that work well for one person may not work at all for another. And the COVID-19 pandemic forced many people to change the way they exercise with gyms and fitness classes shut down for extended periods of time. Making the most of the great outdoors became a popular option as it was promoted as a safer way to enjoy group activities.

Though the gyms are back open and fitness classes have resumed, its still a great idea to enjoy the Florida sunshine (before the inevitable afternoon summer storms hit) when youre working out. One of the City of Plant Citys latest ventures, installing a pair of HealthBeat Outdoor Fitness Systems, will help residents to that for the low cost of $0 up front per person.

The health of the public is a primary concern and we thought this was a good way to help the community exercise, work out, to raise the overall fitness level of the community, Parks and Recreation Department director Jack Holland said. Not everyone participates in team-type activity, so this is something they can do individually to increase their health.

Each HealthBeat system consists of 14 equipment stations anyone age 13 and up can use for a full-body workout targeting the areas of balance, flexibility, overall strength and cardiovascular health. Both of Plant Citys systems have an elliptical, parallel bars, a hand cycler, a mobility ramp, balance steps, a stretching station, a cardio stepper, a squat press station, a plyometrics station, tai chi wheels, a chest/back press station, an assisted row/push-ups station, an ab crunch/leg lifts station, and a pull up/dips station. Each station has a sign displaying usage and safety information as well as suggested exercises, though seasoned workout warriors will undoubtedly find other creative ways to use the equipment.

All stations are fully ADA compliant and a layer of rubber surfacing on the ground will help protect anyone who falls while working out.

The first HealthBeat system was installed at Dr. Hal & Lynn Brewer Park, 1491 Hunter St., in October 2020. The department recently completed its second HealthBeat system installation at Samuel W. Cooper Park, 900 E. Dr. MLK Boulevard, in March. Both were completed by Rep Services, Inc. under a $165,000 CRA budget via piggyback contracts with Clay County, which the City of Plant City has also done for previous playground equipment.

HealthBeat systems are a product from Landscape Structures, a manufacturer of playground equipment and outdoor fitness equipment suitable for people of a wide range of skill levels. The HealthBeat system is the most beginner-friendly outdoor fitness system the company offers.

We researched several different companies and came across HealthBeat, Holland said. Its provided through a vendor weve used in the past for our playgrounds and we thought wed give it a shot. We went to various sites where systems like this are already installed and looked at how they hold up through weather, after heavy use and we thought it would be a very good fit for us.

Though the city has no immediate plans to add more HealthBeat systems in other parks Holland said the department has pivoted to focus on other areas of need for the time being the door is open to bring more outdoor fitness systems to Plant City in the future. For now, all residents who meet the minimum age requirement are encouraged to go get a free workout in at any time during daylight hours.

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With special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) controlling more than $1 trillion in purchasing power, any fast-growing company would be crazy not to evaluate going public right now.

Against that backdrop, it was reported last week that Equinox is in talks with multiple SPACs. If the fitness company hits public markets, could it be a market-beating investment?

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It's no surprise investors would be interested in fast-growing health companies. After IPOing for $29 per share in September 2019, Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON) has soared during the pandemic. Today, its shares trade for north of $110.

Equinox raised money from Silver Lake Partners in February 2020 with the intent of expanding its digital offerings and perhaps even challenging the company with in-home fitness products.

(Its subsidiary SoulCycle recently launched its At-Home bike that competes directly with Peloton.)

However, the core of Equinox's business is its gym and workout club business. Gyms obviously fell out of favor during the pandemic as restrictions forced many to either close or face steep customer losses. Planet Fitness (NYSE:PLNT), which traded for $87.52 on Feb. 21 of last year, saw its share price plummet to $33.93 within a month.

With the United States vaccinating more than 3 million people per day and many states lifting restrictions, the share prices of gyms are once again rallying. Planet Fitness now sits within 13% of its all-time high share price.

Given this environment, you can see why it's wise for Equinox to explore joining the public markets. 2021 has seen a surge of IPOs, SPAC mergers, and even direct listings as investors have scooped up high-growth companies.

While interest in many recent public debuts has waned, Equinox's positioning as a "reopening stock" should lead to higher interest than rival offerings in industries like electric vehicles or SaaS software that have become saturated with public debuts.

Reports are that Equinox could command a $9 billion valuation with any acquiring blank-check company. That would make it more highly valued than Planet Fitness ($6.8 billion), but significantly lower than Peloton's $33.4 billion market cap.

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CUPERTINO, Calif., March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Individuals and coaches looking to socially invigorate stay-at-home fitness should look no further than "Bim - Social Fitness App" the exciting new fitness app that revolutionizes home workouts by enabling friends, communities, and coaches to remotely workout together with live multi-user video.

"Bim - Social Fitness App" combines home workout programs with real-time multi-user video for up to 20 participants, creating an experience that recreates the social setting of physical gym classes with the additional customization benefits offered by a digital platform.

Users can select from hundreds of existing programs or create their own from 160 customizable workout exercises. Once a program has been selected users can schedule the workout with a custom group of friends, and then exercise together with all participants appearing in real-time via multi-user video.

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Jessica Rihal is a yoga and meditation teacher, Joyn instructor, and Superfit Hero model. After a long-strained relationship with exercise, she found joyful movement as an adult.

When Jessica was just 7 years old, her ballet instructor took her aside after class to discuss losing weight. That was the first time I learned that not only was I bigger than everyone, but that it was a problem, Rihal tells WH. That was the beginning point of me being like 'Oh, I should be losing weight; I should be smaller.' And from that point on, anything physical, I saw differently. I saw it as part of diet culture. Instead of fun, it was something that I had to do.

For Rihal, it wasn't until she saw glimpses of people who looked like her in the fitness space that she felt hope. For most of her life, she had never seen anyone with a body like hers advocating for movement and for enjoying it. Had I had these images, had I seen diversity in wellness, movement, and fitness since I was that little girl in ballet, it would have reframed my whole persona, how I saw myself, how I carried myself," she says. "I want to be that for other people."

Her Instagram captions go deep on healing your relationship to movement and its impacts on your life. When you're trying to shrink yourself, trying to change yourself physically, you feel really bad about yourself," she explains. "And then it spills into other parts of your life. You think you're too fat to wear shorts on vacation or to even take a vacation, and that keeps you away from any other opportunities. By showing up for yourself and doing what you want now, in the body you're in, you can take back your experience.

Rihals tips for joyful movement: Be okay with not being the best at whatever you're doing. Give yourself space to be a beginner! She also recommends defining what fitness and movement mean to you. After all, it's a deeply personal journey.

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Based from Rajasthan, Rakesh blasted to popularity in the year 2017 and aims to bring India to the international stage of fitness. He is quite famously known as the youngest and most athletic man in India.

This towering, dark, and handsome man has earned his way to the top list with lots of hard work. He has done training for hours in the gym with proper diet and commitment which has benefited him as one of the most sumptuous bodies and also gained him lots of popularity in mens physic athlete circuit.

Rakesh is also the face of many International supplements brands as an ambassador. His inspiration is his dad; his dad has always supported him in every decision of his life.

Rakesh started his training when he was 16 and slowly he won many titles in India. He won titles like Muscle Mania Universe Junior Champ in the year 2017-18 and he won Muscle Mania India Junior Champion. Right now Rakesh Sainis name comes in one of the top world athletic contenders.

Sharing more insights on his journey, Rakesh says

I remember when I a kid, I watched a bodybuilding competition, Arnold Schwarzenegger was part of it. I was immediately hooked, since then there was no stopping for me. I knew I wanted to be a professional bodybuilder, it has been a long and strenuous journey but everything has been worth it. I intend to represent India in international competitions.

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GREENFIELD Now under new ownership, The Body Shoppes fitness center is focusing on personal training while continuing the gyms 35-year legacy.

Co-owners Steve Ferry and Ryan Trusevitch, both fitness trainers, now run the fitness center under the name FRST Strength @ TBS. The building also houses Cypress Physical Therapy, making it the only full-service fitness facility in the area, Trusevitch said.

We are still under The Body Shoppe, Trusevitch noted. We are part of that legacy that The Body Shoppe created.

Its been here for 35 years, Ferry said. We want to try to keep it that way.

Trusevitch and Ferry previously worked as trainers at The Body Shoppe. In a recent restructuring of the company, the previous owner Liz Dolby sold the fitness gym portion to Trusevitch and Ferry. Cypress Physical Therapy is owned separately, but the two businesses aim to complement one another, Ferry said. Dolby is now a managing partner of the Cypress company.

People that come for physical therapy can transition into training with us to get a better idea of movement, Ferry said. For people who need a little extra help, or are coming in from an injury, then we can connect with physical therapy.

Ferry, originally from the Worcester area, started working at The Body Shoppe in 2016, while studying exercise science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Trusevitch, originally from the Boston area, relocated last winter, having recently been certified for personal training. He was hired at The Body Shoppe that summer, when it reopened after the business shutdown of the spring.

By that time, personal training was seeing a sudden surge in popularity.

We have thrived in the pandemic. I think thats what says the most about the product that we put out here, Trusevitch said.

I think personal training exploded because people want to work out in an environment that makes them feel comfortable, Ferry said. A lot of people like that concept because they dont have to come into a gym, wondering whats going on and being confused and not getting the guidance they want especially during a pandemic, when everything is a little uneasy.

Now, in addition to personal training service, various fitness classes and nutrition counseling, the gym has also been offering online coaching since the pandemic began, Ferry said.

Having a personal trainer helps you to be accountable, motivated and safe, Ferry said.

I think (exercise) is the most transformative thing that a human being can do for the mind and body, Trusevitch said. I heard a doctor say recently that its the only mood stabilizer you can take that works in minutes and has long-lasting results.

The gym, at 306 High St., is available only by appointment, due to capacity limits amid the pandemic. Contact the gym at 413-774-2138.

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Apple offers a robust fitness platform for those already inside its walled garden. Unlike some other manufacturers (Im looking at you, Samsung), Apple Fitness is far from an afterthought. In fact, through Apple Health, Apple helps to enable seamless synchronization between a wide variety of sources.

That said, getting started with fitness tracking on Apple can be a somewhat confusing process. What is Apple Health, and how is it different from Apple Fitness? Do you need an Apple Watch to get the most out of it? And just what is Apple Fitness Plus? This is your complete guide to fitness on Apple. Read on to learn more.

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Well start with Apples Health app, unhelpfully called Apple Health. The Apple Health app made its debut on the iPhone in 2014. Its goal is to provide a central hub where users can see data from a wide range of sources.

Lets say you have three fitness trackers (maybe a running watch, Oura Ring, and Fitbit), a MyFitnessPal account, and a HIIT workout timer that you like to use. Maybe you also mediate with Headspace from time to time. And did you know your iPhone also tracks things like steps? It will even look for things like walking asymmetries using the in-built gyroscope.

All these collect data, some of which overlaps. Thats where Apple Health comes in. It syncs with the most popular health apps and stores all of that data in a single spot.

See also: The best Android diet apps and Android nutrition apps

Apples nomenclature can be confusing for those new to fitness on Apple. You may be wondering, for example, how the Apple Health app differs from HealthKit?

The simplest way to explain this is that the Health app is the user-facing app that displays all of your fitness information from various sources. HealthKit, meanwhile, is the underlying framework and set of APIs that allows developers to interact with that data. Using HealthKit, developers can make sure that their information is shown through Health and access data from other apps with permission, of course.

For the most part, you can let the Health app do its thing in the background while you use various other tools. Once youve created a profile, youll be able to set up most health tracking apps, so they automatically share their data with Apple Health.

When you open the Health app, you will be greeted first with a Summary page displaying things like step count, energy burn, recent activities, and more. Youll also see some trends and totals at a glance. For example, you can see how your step count compares to previous days. This summary is curated for you based on machine learning algorithms. Youll see data like exercise minutes, vitals, and more.

Hit the Browse tab at the bottom of the screen, and youll be able to view more information regarding a specific category. For example, you can see more about your sleep, your heart rate, your respiratory rate, and more. Any of these expanded pages will also give you the option to see data sources. This way, you can see precisely where Apple Health is getting the information.

Whats great about the Health app is the sheer breadth and depth of information on offer. Because Health pulls from so many platforms, gadgets, and your phone itself, youll be able to see data you dont get elsewhere. That includes information relating to hearing (how is your headphone exposure?), mindfulness (when did you last meditate with an app like Headspace?), and even handwashing.

Apple Health is detailed, but it could use a UI refresh.

While I love the way all this information is displayed in one spot, I personally feel like the UI could use some work. It would also be nice to see some graphs showing relationships between these different data points. Wouldnt it be great to see how something like mindfulness practice could predict sleep quality?

You can also opt to fill out more data about yourself by clicking the profile icon in the top right and choosing Health Details. You can add your Medical ID here, too. This is useful in the event of a medical emergency.

Hit Show All Health Data, and youll be taken to a page with more detailed information. Whats here depends on the devices and apps you use and whether they support Apple Health.

While many apps sharedata with Apple Health far too many for us to list here there are a few that work particularly well. Here are some of our recommendations:

And if youre wondering which fitness trackers support Apple Health, the answer is pretty much all of them. If youre investing in a new device and are a fan of the Health app, you may wish to double-check. However, its a safe bet that if the product has been around for a few months, it probably syncs to Apple Health.

Also read: The best fitness trackers you can buy

Apple Fitness, meanwhile, is Apples fitness tracking app for the Apple Watch. On the Summary page, youll find your metrics for the day alongside trends and workouts, including workouts pulled from the Apple Health app.

The Apple Fitness app is simple and streamlined, revolving around three main measurements. These are illustrated by the famous rings, which gradually close throughout the day as you get closer to your targets.

There are three rings:

Each time you close a ring, youll be rewarded with a little celebration on your wrist. You can then go back and see how you did on all three scores over previous days.

While the Apple Watch measures things like your heart rate, that is not shown here. This keeps things simple, which may or may not be to your tastes.

See also: Apple Watch Series 6 review | Apple Watch SE review

At the bottom of this page, youll also find an Awards section. Tap Show More to see the awards youve been granted and those you have yet to achieve. Just like chasing achievements in video games, these awards can incentivize you to push yourself and hopefully see your health improve as a result. Its also nice to have your commitment to standing more be recognized, even if you arent chasing one particular badge.

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Apple Fitness Plus (aka Apple Fitness+) is another offering from Apple with a highly generic name. Apple Fitness Plus is quite different, however. Rather than tracking data, Fitness Plus is a fitness platform that offers a catalog of guided workout videos for $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year. You need an Apple Watch to use Apple Fitness Plus as this is what enables the unique selling point: personalized recommendations and automatic tracking.

See also: What is Apple Fitness Plus? Here is everything you need to know

You can access Apple Fitness Plus through the App Store or via an Apple TV, but it can also be found by tapping the Fitness+ tab in the Fitness app. Theres a one-month free trial, so theres no harm in checking it out.

Apple Health (as well as Apple Fitness and Fitness Plus) is a unique proposition compared to offerings from other fitness tracker manufacturers. Rather than collating data from a single source, the Health app provides information from a wide variety of sources.

This highlights Apples biggest selling point regarding health and fitness: its versatility and support for third-party apps. Out of the box, the Apple Watch is a fairly basic fitness tracker (albeit nicely made and with on-point accuracy). Its by choosing from the gigantic range of third-party apps that the Apple Watch really comes into its own. Suddenly, the Apple Watch can do things that not many other fitness trackers can, like play music based on your heart rate. Through Apple Health, all this unique data is stored in one convenient spot.

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The big competition for Apple Health, though, is Google Fit.

Like Apple Health, Google Fits main job is to keep all the data from your various fitness apps and platforms in a single spot. This information is combined to provide Move Minutes and Heart Points. These scores result from collaboration with the American Heart Association and, essentially, represent activity and exercise.

See also: Google Fit guide: Everything you need to know about Googles fitness platform

While your choice of platform will likely be dictated by your operating system (Health is only beneficial for iOS users), there are also some more differences between Google Fit and Apple Health. On balance, Apple Health offers a more comprehensive list of metrics and provides more detailed trends and progress. For example, Apple Health supports data relating to diet, alcohol level, blood glucose, and more.

But with its Move Minutes and Heart Points, Google Fit functions as more of a fitness platform in its own right. It is also possible to integrate Google Fit data with Apple Health.

So, thats your total guide to Apple Health, Apple Fitness, and Apple Fitness Plus. Its a powerful toolset that empowers iOS users to do more with health and fitness data. But what do you make of the platform? Do you use Apple Health or Google Fit? Let us know.

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) A new festival coming to Grand Rapids will have participants breaking a sweat in area parks.

Business, tourism and city leaders are teaming up with SweatNET Grand Rapids for Grand Rapids Fitness Fest, which will run April 30 through May 9.

City parks will host food trucks serving up healthy meals and activities from dozens of area gyms and fitness instructors, including dance, boxing, yoga, pilates and kayaking. All events will follow state requirements for crowd capacity, social distancing and sanitation.

Visitors can get a $20 pass for unlimited access to all events or pay for each session, where space is available. The unlimited pass goes on sale April 12 at http://www.GRFitnessFest.com.

The city has waived park reservation fees for class providers to curb costs. So far, the following groups have signed up to lead sessions:

Athleta, Gazelle Sports, Lululemon, Habit of Health and Moosejaw also plan to support the festival in some manner.

Groups still interested in leading a Fitness Fest event should contact Berlyn Buter by April 5.

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An exercise center is raising the barre on fitness in Bismarck by catering to fitness enthusiasts who love a different type of workout.

Pure Barre in Bismarck opened two years ago, and despite the last years hang-ups with the pandemic, theyre back and stronger than ever.

Pure Barre fitness is a combination of pilates, ballet, and yoga. Its designed to target major muscles and get them to fatigue in order to create long lean muscles.

With the shutdown, owner Mary Logan says they had to pivot like everyone else and she appreciates how the community has supported its unique style.

Logan says, We are unique, a barre concept exercise is very different than some traditional types of physical fitness. We have our own vocabulary, you move your body in a different way.

One Pure Barre student says this routine has become a part of her lifestyle. She started classes when Pure Barre opened two years ago and encourages anyone to check it out, no matter what fitness level youre at.

Christina Lahren, who attends Pure Barre Classes says, When I joined Pure barre it was just kind of like the community; the teachers, the support, the class size was really nice. You feel super supported every time you come in. Its one of those things you can go at your own pace.

Logan says Pure Barre resumed in-person classes with some social distancing restrictions but now people are using their own discretion to wear a mask or not.

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Logan says she has new project in the works. KX News will keep you updated once we get more information.

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