Search Weight Loss Topics:

Page 1,087«..1020..1,0861,0871,0881,089..1,1001,110..»

Home » Page 1087

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is proud to announce its recent partnership with the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (HGH) through a shared electronic medical record system.

EpicCare Link is the electronic medical record system used by six health care facilities in Eastern Ontario. Through this system, the Prescott and Russell Residence can access the electronic medical records of its patients housed at health institutes such as the HGH. This powerful digital health network uses the latest technology to securely store, organize, and access patient records while maintaining patient privacy.

Access to this system allows us to view, in real time, the medical records of our residents who might be admitted to the HGH. At the same time, sharing our resources allows us to standardize our digital platforms, which ensures better communication and better dynamics between the two institutes, explained Alexandre Gorman, Administrator of the Prescott and Russell Residence. EpicCare has already proven to be extremely useful and relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic, namely with respect to the transfer of patients between our two facilities.

This partnership also marks the first official agreement between the Residence and the HGH, which creates a connection between the two organizations in light of the new regional health team model proposed by the Province of Ontario.

The Prescott and Russell Residence will be sponsored by the HGH to be part of the Atlas Alliance, which includes the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital, Renfrew Victoria Hospital, St. Francis Memorial Hospital (in Barrys Bay), the Ottawa Hospital, the Ottawa Hospital Academic Family Health Team, and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

Thanks for stopping by!

During this time when accurate information has never been more vital, we have opened up our e-edition to everyone.

Because we want to help, in any way we can.

Make a donation through the Ontario Community Newspapers Foundation, and the money will be transferred directly to The Review.

PLUS: You will receive a charitable donation receipt AND our eternal thanks.

Stay safe. Stay strong.

Donate Now

Original post:
The UCPR and the HGH in partnership via shared electronic medical record system - The Review Newspaper

Read More..

Women doing aerobic exercise

Dennis P Hallinan/UNIC NA / Getty Images

Saturday Night Live ran a sketch last fall in which cast members auditioned to become SoulCycle instructors. The characters included Deacon (who has an addiction to pushing himself), Trish (who was bullied in high school for being too tall, too thin and too pretty) and Flint (who lives life with no regrets). Each aspiring instructor says something patently insane to pump up the class. Flint, played by Bowen Yang, yells, Abraham Lincoln died! But he didnt have to. If Id been there I couldve stopped it. Will you be? LETS RIDE!

Insert your SNL complaint here, but the shows generally got its ear to the ground. Studio 8H decided it was about time it lampooned a workout studio class, and sure enough, the audience laughed in all the right places. Over-caffeinated trainers, slick neon signs, certain members of the class working way harder than others its familiar territory. Group fitness classes are an inevitability of most millennial and Gen Z lifestyles, especially those overwhelmingly in urban and suburban neighborhoods where boutique studios are as ubiquitous as Bank of America branches.

For years now, Ive worked out alongside people whose names I will never know. Ive traded battle ropes in rooms chilled below 50F. Ive been the worst yogi in a candlelit studio bumping Outkast. Ive chest-bumped run club strangers at a track session downtown. This is the fitness worlds covenant in 2020: thinking up new and unique ways to let people sweat en masse. Young people spend less on cars and appear indifferent to the white picket fence, but they drop more dollars on fitness than any other cohort, and generally prefer to do it together. Having a friend there is great, but the illusion of intimacy, earned from showing up for the thing Even after a long day of work, we all still made it, didnt we? is often more than enough.

A generation of agnosticism, then, has ironically coincided with a cultish passion for getting fit, for staying fit, for spreading the Good News on social media in front of brightly painted selfie walls, for worshiping #fitspo prophets, for crushing WODs on Thursdays mornings, for knowing that Trevor at the NoMad branch gives the best shadowboxing session and has jokes, too. This fragmented rhythm has become the beating heart of the industry. According to research reports from the Association of Fitness Studios, boutique fitness studios are singlehandedly responsible for the growth of Americas fitness sector. It can be summed up best with one party fact: ClassPass hosted 100 million workouts last year. Seriously.

Traditional gyms have tried to adapt; every gym Ive belonged to over the last 10 years, for instance, has added that turf section, meant for more people and more movement. Its just that people seem to prefer nabbing the last slot in an impromptu Saturday morning class to relying solely on a mirror, treadmill or even a personal trainer at a conventional gym. We have to be careful when stereotyping entire generations the branch of study often undermines itself, and peer-group proclivities are rarely as pervasive as they seem but a lazy scroll through Instagram will reveal that those born in the last two decades of the last century maintain an odd, steady relationship with perceived discovery. There is a tendency to claim ownership over supposed new experiences, be they types of restaurants, travel hotspots or group fitness classes.

But just as dive bars in north-central Brooklyn were serving beers well before they started receiving half-ironic patronage, and thousands of people walked up Perus Vinicunca before millions put it through filters online, group fitness classes were an American mainstay long before the flawless marketing and health studio incubation of the early 2010s.

The country first committed to working out together in the 1980s. In a society suddenly without budget constraints living in safer, bigger cities, conspicuous exercise was an amendment to the American dream, a form of physical therapy that wouldve seemed utterly alien to adults, who, for generations before, had simply played ball until it was time to use their hands to work. The Jane Fonda era brought half the population into the fold as aerobics, Jazzercise, trampoline classes and an ancestor to Barre called the Lotte Berk Method debuted in studios around the country.

The new classes took residence in humble community centers and Upper East Side lofts alike. Aerobics brought music. Jazzercise (think Zumba, but even goofier) was the first to give instructors microphones. By 1984, the company was the second-fastest growing brand in America, behind only Dominos Pizza. Eventually, the 90s arrived, and the nations fitness experience was further commodified as big-box gyms like Life Time and Planet Fitness came to the fore.

Its important to point out the differences between the group-fitness enthusiasts of the 80s and their contemporary counterpart. The original cohort didnt have social media, for starters. Would they have blasted out their latest pump to a captive audience of followers if they could have? We have no way of knowing for sure, but yeah, probably. During a recent appearance on Conan OBriens podcast, Ricky Gervais pointed out that if Twitter had been around for centuries, a number of beloved figures would almost certainly have cancel-worthy tweets. The movers and shakers of the 1980s didnt have social media, so made do with what they had they kept showing up. They got used to performing in front of each other. Speaking to Harpers Bazaaar in 2018, Dr. Natalia Mehlman Petrzela of The New School, a fitness historian, said,[Boutique fitness] is a realm of conspicuous consumption that our culture accepts and even celebrates.

There are more options today, and more money to spend. If youre determined enough, you can now commit well over $100 a week to sparring, jumping and dancing with people you will never see again. Just know that this all started a long time ago. The complexity of the fitness has evolved (though many trainers still swear by step aerobics, which was invented in 1989), the studios are a little shinier and the copywriting is all noveau-tribal (Move your body, find your soul), but the reason we do it, and do it this way, shares its DNA with the hustling young urbanites of yesteryear. As much as it may pain millennials to admit, the boomers got to this trend first.

Subscribe herefor our free daily newsletter.

Link:
Why Millennials Owe Their Love of Group Fitness to the '80s - InsideHook

Read More..

THE SHOALS, Ala. Governor Kay Ivey said gyms, athletic facilities, and athletic classes may resume when issuing her amended safer-at-home order.

At-home workouts and live streamed video classes may soon be a thing of the past as gyms and fitness centers reopen their doors. The reopening does come with restrictions, however, and gym owners across the Shoals are taking steps to make sure they meet the requirements.

Right now, we are laying out the equipment before the client comes in so rather than us usually handing them the weights, we already have them in position, said Frankie Guerra, owner of No Doubt Lifestyle Coaching and Fitness in Muscle Shoals.

Some facilities are holding off on reopening. In Florence, YMCA of the Shoals CEO Lane Vines said fitness and swimming areas wont reopen until May 18.

Gator Fitness, which has locations in Sheffield and Florence opened their facility Monday evening at 5 p.m. Theyre taking precautions like providing extra sanitizing spray around the facility and stopping towel service for the time being. Staff is also strictly enforcing the six-foot social distance between members.

The gym is currently locking its doors during staffed hours and non-members must make an appointment before entering. When not staffed, they ask that members be mindful of others and remember to stay six feet apart.

More:
Gyms and fitness centers across the Shoals reopen under safer-at-home order - whnt.com

Read More..

San Diego Community News Group

With most states relaxing business restrictions over the next few weeks, gyms, fitness centers, and exercise professionals are eager to get back to work, says CREP president Brian Biagioli EdD. Due to the potential for risk, however, we must move forward wisely. This first-of-its-kind resource supports CREPs goal of protecting and advancing the fitness profession while considering the safety of all stakeholders in the fitness industry.

The guide incorporates health and safety research from the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. Its key recommendations for health facilities and personnel include the following:

Assess spaces to support social distancing requirements

Determine areas and equipment that users can access and which will remain off-limits

Set rules for the use of personal protective equipment

Prepare an operating plan and train staff on procedures

Establish cleaning and sanitization practices and schedules

Modify classes and training schedules

The guidelines in Planning a Return to Work fill a need for authoritative and specific information that is currently lacking from other sources, says CREP executive officer Katherine Hughey. It represents the proactive work of several leading exercise and sports science organizations that will be critical to establishing consumer confidence in our industry as well as our ability to safely serve the physical activity needs of our communities.

Organizations supporting the guide include the American Council on Exercise, the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Council on Strength and Fitness, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the National Pilates Certification Program, and the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association.

Biagioli stresses that these are uncharted waters and anticipates this initial version of the guide will evolve in the coming months: We are still learning about how to deal with the threats posed by COVID-19. Responding to evidence-based data as it is collected, CREP will continue to improve these best practices to ensure safe environments for both employees and participants.

Visit usreps.org/Pages/aboutus.aspx for more information.

See original here:
Reopening guidelines for exercise professionals at fitness facilities - The Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals announces the...

Read More..

The fitness industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus shutdown and luxury fitness has not been immune. Studios have had to quickly make the move to digital in order to give members high-end fitness classes from home.

We spent a good chunk of the last 30, 45 days focusing on how to stay engaged with our members and our community, and we've done that through our digital offerings, whether it be through our virtual personal training, or Variis, Harvey Spevak, Executive Chairman and Managing Partner of Equinox Group, told Yahoo Finances The Final Round. Equinox Group includes an ecosystem ofbrands including Equinox, Equinox Hotels, Precision Run, PURE Yoga,Blink Fitness, and SoulCycle many of which have been directly impacted by the mandatory shutdowns.

Variis, the companys newly launched platform featuring on-demand access to video and audio contentfrom its brands, is an effort to bring Equinox brands to members homes while they are unable to get to a club. The SoulCycle at-home bike, a competitor to at-home fitness giant Peloton (PTON) had an accelerated launch amid the pandemic to give members another way to feel like theyre back in the studio. Spevak said the future is going to be more about marrying the online and offline together, and that's where we're uniquely positioned.

Variis, digital platform featuring on-demand access to video and audio content from Equinox Group's instructors.

Spevak is confident that Equinox clubs will be full after the shutdown restrictions are lifted.

There's a lot of unknowns here, but we do think most people will want to come back. Some will come faster than others. We've had many people demanding for us to open as fast as possible.

There are a few states including Texas and Georgia that are slowly starting to reopen, but Equinox Group has chosen to keeps its clubs and studios closed for the time being. Planning ahead, Spevak said the company has a task force that is evaluating the best practices for sanitation and hygiene for when their locations do reopen.

At the end of the day, what we do is heavily physical. People want the community and no matter what you do and no matter how great the digital is, the community is being together and people are learning how to do it virtually right now.

Sara Dramer is an associate producer at Yahoo Finance. Follow her on Twitter@saradramer

Follow Yahoo Finance onTwitter,Facebook,Instagram,Flipboard,SmartNews,LinkedIn,YouTube, andreddit.

See the original post here:
Equinox Executive Chairman: The future of fitness will be 'about marrying the online and offline' - Yahoo Money

Read More..

The reopenings follow on the heels of Gov. Doug Burgums smart restart guidelines allowing previously closed business to reopen, though on a limited basis. The facilities will operate at reduced capacity in order to keep traffic down and comply with state guidelines.

Choice Health and Fitness will be open to members only and will not offer guest passes. The YMCA will screen members as they enter, including touch free temperature checks and a brief survey. The YMCA is also recommending staff and members wear masks in group areas.

While we are excited to reopen Choice Health and Fitness on May 18, we are being cautious to provide a safe environment for our customers and employees, said Mike Orr, general manager of the center. Reopening the facility under the N.D. smart restart guidelines for fitness centers requires many changes to our policies and procedures.

Under the guidelines, classes for large groups, such as basketball, will be closed, along with pools and steam rooms, cycling and locker rooms, and other areas where people gather in larger numbers.

Choice has a few programs to offer in fitness areas, where members can use free weights and do cardio exercises. Group training classes will be allowed, but are limited to about five members per class, in order for people to maintain social distance. The same goes for youth athletic development classes.

Much is the same at the YMCA, though the racquetball courts will be open and full-time child care will be available as well.

Our overall goal is to be smart about reopening, said Jill Nelson, spokesperson for the Grand Forks Park District. We will be strongly encouraging our members to be actively involved in the safety procedures we are implementing. The safety and health of our community is our top priority.

In pursuit of that goal at Choice Health and Fitness, children younger than 8 will not be permitted into the building, and kids aged 11 to 14 need to be supervised by a parent.

One welcome piece of news is members at Choice wont be billed for the months of April and May, and membership credits and extensions may be available. The YMCA has expanded its scholarship options for members who may have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. Members should contact the facilities for billing information. Regular billing at both facilities will begin on June 1.

Choice and the YMCA will be open from Monday through Saturday, though the hours of operation will be changed to allow staff to clean and disinfect the fitness centers. Information about schedules, and what classes and areas are available can be found at the websites and Facebook pages of both facilities.

See more here:
Choice Health and Fitness, YMCA get set to reopen - Grand Forks Herald

Read More..

The Marblehead School of Ballet in Marblehead, Massachusetts is helping children, adults, and teenagers relax and reduce their stress during the COVID-19 pandemic through its new virtual classes and lessons.

According to the Center for Disease Control, the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people, leading to fear and anxiety. They recommend people take care of themselves by exercising regularly, stretching, taking deep breaths, or meditating.

Virtual Classes

The Marblehead School of Ballet is responding to this need by providing virtual online classes in Mindful Movement and Tai Chi. Dance and fitness classes are also available for adult and child Ballet, Floor-Barre, Stretch and Strength, Ballroom and Latin Solo Work, Creative Movement, Tap, and Hip Hop. A special 4-week choreography series begins later in May. Private lessons are also available in Ballet, Cross Training, Stretch & Strength, Partner Dances, Tai Chi, Mindfulness, and Stress/Anxiety Reduction.

Mindful Movement

Mindfulness, the ability to be fully present, helps people experience the moment now to its fullest capacity. "In the Mindful Movement class, people learn how to tolerate and manage the uncertainty through focus. Skills are taught that are easily applied to reduce stress and anxiety, while promoting inner calm," explained instructor Leda Elliott.

Tai Chi, an ancient form of internal martial arts based in Taoism, promotes and teaches way to bring harmony and balance of the mind, body and spirit. According to Elliott, "The practice of Tai Chi is often described as meditation in motion. In class, we focus on the importance and benefits of cultivating calm and resilience. Resilient people develop skills to overcome adversity and come out stronger," she explained.

Elliot trained under world-renowned grandmaster of Tai Chi, Master Bow Sim Mark of the Tai Chi Arts Association. She has taught meditation, Tai Chi and breath work for 25 years. She is a Reiki master and has studied various natural healing modalities

To register for the school's virtual classes or to take a remote private lesson, visit the school's website . For further information, contact 781-631-6262 or send an e-mail to msb@havetodance.com.

See the original post:
Relieve Stress During COVID-19 Through Virtual Dance and Fitness - Patch.com

Read More..

The Morateck family established Allis Bike and Fitness back in 1951.

"My grandfather started the business. My dad is still around, still the boss, figurehead, still the owner we just work for him," said Steve Morateck, third-generation working at the family business.

With four generations working in the bike shop, COVID-19 threatened to end 69 years of hard work.

"We were extremely worried. We had no idea like everyone else, what's going to happen. We have kind of, like a lot of businesses, change on the fly," said Steve.

Changes include locking the door to limit the number of customers in the shop at once and switching up store hours.

"We used to be open three nights a week, we are not anymore. We are only open through 6 Monday through Friday. Closed on Sundays."

However, in a surprise twist, changes like the hours are not because business is bad. It's going pretty well.

"We've been blessed with good weather and with everyone stuck at home, a lot of people are rediscovering bicycling. In times when it hasn't been the greatest, we're finally doing well," said Steve.

More cyclists on the road mean more repairs or new bikes to assemble. The biggest problem Allis Bike has now is keeping customers happy.

"Making sure people can get their bikes back in a reasonable amount of time, making sure we have enough product to sell. We're having a lot of issues right now where I would love to order more bikes but our suppliers are currently sold out and we're starting to sell out. We will get bikes soon, we just don't know when," said Steve.

The spike in business is not taken for granted. Steve is elated that customers choose to shop locally instead of ordering online or buying from a big box store.

"Awesome, it's just you know we are glad that we are here and are feeling a demand and a need. That people can come in and get their bikes fixed, buy parts, buy new bikes, buy used bikes and it's good that they are coming in because we couldn't do it without them."

Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip

Excerpt from:
Allis Bike and Fitness serves the community during COVID-19 - WTMJ-TV

Read More..

The OYO Nova Gym passed a massive crowdfunding milestone Saturday morning raising $1.6 million in pre-sales for the Kansas City company and becoming the most-funded fitness product in Kickstarter history.

And OYOs campaign still has a month to go.

OYO Fitness team: Nick Bolton, fitness director; Paul Francis, founder and CEO; Sonya Andrews, art director; Graham Ripple, chief operations officer; Marcus Sy, manufacturing director (not pictured)

The OYO team has worked hard to develop fitness devices that fit in anyones lifestyle, said Paul Francis, founder, inventor and CEO of OYO Fitness. These stunning results of our Kickstarter campaign show the consumer is looking for better fitness solutions, and I think we have them.

After launching April 28, the OYO Nova Gym blew past its funding goal of $30,000 in less than an hour. By Saturday morning less than two weeks later the product had more than 10,000 backers: another record-breaker for OYO.

Click here to check out the OYO Nova Gyms Kickstarter page.

Building upon the success of Francis original OYO Personal Gym, the Nova Gym offers higher resistance with the same patented SpiraFlex resistance technology used by NASA astronauts for almost 10 years in space.

Its 40 pounds of resistance duplicates the benefits of weights, without the weight, in all planes of movement, according to the company. Its a full gym that fits in the hands, providing more than 100 exercises for chest, back, arms, core and legs yet weighs less than 2.5 pounds and folds up to go anywhere.

Click here to learn more about OYO Fitness.

The award-winning SpiraFlex technology built into the new product developed by Francis for NASA astronauts to counteract muscle loss during long-duration expeditions in microgravity on the International Space Station is fundamental to users success, said Dr. Leroy Chiao.

Paul Francis, OYO Fitness

Think how much your body would atrophy if you laid in bed for six months, that is what happens to us if we dont strength train in space, said Chiao, a former NASA Commander. After six months in space using SpiraFlex technology I returned stronger than before I left.

Francis also licensed SpiraFlex technology to Nautilus Inc. and helped develop the Bowflex Revolution home gym, which is one of the best-selling home gyms of all time.

Click here to read about Paul Francis induction into the Space Technology Hall of Fame.

In addition to the NOVA Gym, all backers of the campaign will receive Stretch Goals that include: an invitation to train with OYO Fitness Director Nick Bolton, a breathable mesh carrying bag, a printed exercise deck with instructions on how to perform each exercise and an exercise towel.

Additional Stretch Goals, such as color choice, are being added as the campaign continues to exceeds all records, Francis said.

Read the rest here:
This KC-created handheld home gym just became the highest-funded fitness product ever on Kickstarter - Startland News

Read More..

Wyze first made headlines with its $20 security camera. Back when I reviewed it in 2017, viewers couldnt believeit could be so cheap. Needless to say, theyve sold lots of them.

Since then, the company has expanded to a variety of smart home products. I recently took a look at two of their latest: a connected scale and an activity tracker, both under $25.

Follow Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro onInstagramfor more tech news, tips and gadgets!

Wyze Scale

The Wyze Scale has a premium looking glass design. Its super easy to set up, just download the app and pair with your phone.

Unlike many other digital scales, theres no need to tap to activate it. Just step on for an instant reading weight followed by body fat.If you want more metrics, simply open up the Wyze app (the same one that controls their security camera) and see things like muscle mass, body water, bone mass, metabolic age and more. Its quite impressive.

The app also lets you track trends, like weight gain or loss and there is the ability to send info to third party apps like Apple Health and Google Fit. Wyzes website says Fitbit and Samsung integration is coming soon.

Im super impressed with how fast and easy this scale is. You can even use it with up to 8 people and the scale automatically recognizes whos who.

Before I knew the price, I figured it was at least $60. When I found it its just $20, the Wyze Scale is a no brainer if youre interested in tracking body metrics.

Wyze Band

Wyze Band is a simple activity tracker with Alexa built-in. This is an inexpensive way to track your activity and sleep. Its small but not necessarily stylish. Youre getting it because it comes with an unheard-of price tag of just $25.

Additionally, the battery lasts a long time up to 10 days between charges.

The basics are covered, like phone notifications, steps, and sleep tracking. Theres run functionality, but no onboard GPS. You can also see the weather, your heart rate, and control smart home devices using Alexa as long as your phone is nearby.

To ask Alexa a question, you must press and hold a virtual on-screen button for a second or two before she responds. There is no Alexa keyword. Additionally, responses are given on-screen, not verbally.

At $25, the Wyze band is an incredible value. It is a great buy for someone who is primarily interested in hitting their daily step goal. If youre into running or more types of fitness, you would probably be better served with a Fitbit or Apple Watch. Of course, those will cost you way more.

Id compare the Wyze Band to the Fitbit Inspire HR, which shares many similar features, but its about three times the price.

Additionally, there is one quirk I didnt like at all when using the Wyze app on an Android phone. There is a constant notification that the Wyze app is running in the background. Im not sure if that is a bug or powering essential band functionality, but it seems unnecessary.

NOW: Listen to theRich on Tech podcast, where I talk about the tech news I think you should know about and answer the questions you send me!

Link:
Staying on top of your fitness goals has never been easier thanks to this $25 activity tracker - KTLA

Read More..

Contact Us Today

Page 1,087«..1020..1,0861,0871,0881,089..1,1001,110..»

Home » Page 1087