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YOU could be forgiven for thinking vegan diets are the healthiest of all.

It is often touted as a healthier alternative to eating meat but a new book claims many of the health benefits may be unfounded.

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In The Great Plant-Based Con, author Jayne Buxton says there are many reasons why giving up meat and dairy could in fact be detrimental to your health.

Not only are your odds of anaemia and bone fractures greater, but you could be putting yourself at a higher risk of stroke and kidney stones.

Jayne says: We are all being persuaded that its a good idea to give up animal-sourced foods like fish, eggs and dairy.

Celebrities are doing it. Vegan restaurants have started popping up everywhere.

US singer Lizzo and TV wildlife presenter Chris Packham are among the celebrities who follow a vegan diet and millions sign up for Veganuary every year.

Instead, Jayne says that a wholefood diet with plenty of fresh, seasonal plant and animal food is better for your health.

Here, she shares eight reasons to think twice before you go vegan.

Vitamin deficiency is one of the reasons I would advise people not to go vegan, says Jayne.

Vitamin B12 is essential for neurological and brain function.

Most people know you cant get it from plant-based foods and vegans will say to supplement.

But Jayne warns that relying on a supplement to make a diet healthy is a problem.

She says: Rates of vitamin B12 deficiency among vegans is still higher than in omnivores.

Vitamin B12 isnt the only thing missing either.

Many other nutrients are difficult to get in the right form from plant foods, including vitamin A, D3, K2 and iron. The list is very long.

Losing hair is one of the most commonly cited reasons vegans give for going back to eating meat and other animal sourced foods, explains Jayne.

She thinks hair loss is almost certainly linked to a deficiency in B12 or iron, and adds: If youre not eating enough of the correct foods or your body isnt absorbing enough nutrients, this could cause shedding, even if youre only slightly deficient.

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A research paper from 2008 found that vegans were more likely to suffer bone fractures.

After five years, vegans were, on average, 30 per cent more likely to suffer a fracture than meat eaters.

The risk was the same if they took supplements.

Jayne says: Without amino acids and nutrients found in meat, fish, eggs and dairy, you are at risk of weak bones and muscles.

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Oxalates are anti-nutrients, found in plant-based foods including spinach, almonds and sweet potatoes.

Eating large amounts of foods high in oxalates can cause kidney stones. Oxalates can build in joints, causing arthritic pain.

We call this oxalate overload and its common in vegans who might have a lot of spinach and almond smoothies, Jayne says.

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Nut milks, vegan cheese, fake meats and other substitutes are not better for our health as they are heavily processed.

We already eat a lot of processed food in the UK, around 60 per cent of our food is processed, Jayne says.

But many of the vegan foods that have flooded the market are even worse.

A vegan cream, for example, will have the real dairy cream taken out and it will have e-numbers, additives, emulsifiers and flavourings added to give it the right flavour and texture.

"This is not improving our diets, its making them worse.

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Meat is very good when eaten in moderation, usually around three or four times a week, says Jayne.

It provides nutrients essential for brain health and some evidence suggests it protects against heart disease.

A 2021 study found the Paleo diet, which includes meat, eggs and fish, may have cardiovascular benefits, particularly when it meant a low consumption of ultra-processed foods.

Jayne claims that studies linking meat with cancer are often poorly designed and based on extremely weak data.

Cancer Research UK says processed meat is a definite cause of cancer, and red meat is probable.

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Growing evidence suggests vegans may be at greater risk of mental illness.

One 2022 study surveyed 14,000 Brazilians and found those who followed a vegan diet were twice as likely to be depressed.

Jayne says: This is not surprising given many nutrients important for mental health such as DHA, iodine and B12 are in very short supply in vegan diets.

Some studies show vegetarian and vegan diets can protect against stroke, others the opposite.

A 2019 EPIC-Oxford study found vegans had higher risk of stroke than meat eaters.

Jayne adds: In studies that show a benefit from eating a vegan diet, results may be down to lower levels of smoking and alcohol intake and other elements of a healthy lifestyle.

ENTREPRENEUR Viva OFlynn, founder of cake-making company Love Viva Cakes and Crafts, went vegan for ten years.

But she returned to eating animal-based foods after suffering dizziness, nausea and extreme tiredness.

Viva, 40, from Gloucester, says: I thought I was helping the planet by giving up animal foods, even though Id always loved them.

Almost immediately I started to suffer from a lack of energy. I felt tired all the time and very weak. I didnt take any supplements, which probably didnt help. Id often feel dizzy, nauseous and Id suffer with headaches and vertigo, as well as exhaustion.

My body simply wasnt getting the energy it needed.

My nails were very brittle, too, and kept breaking, and my skin looked dull and dry.

I was eating lots of vegetables and processed vegan foods I was picking up from the frozen aisle at the supermarket.

In the end I was feeling so poorly that I went to see my GP.

That was in 2012 and he basically told me I needed to start eating meat again.

As soon as I did, I started to feel like my usual self and I had so much more energy and I look better than before.

Id never go back to being vegan.

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Turning 40 is an empowering experience that comes with a whole lot of hard-earned wisdom and life lessons. And there are plenty of examples of women in their 40s who got stronger and healthier than ever. That said, it *can* be tougher to move the needle during this phase of your life.

Why? In your 40s, you start to lose

Menopause can also slow your metabolism, Dr. Peterson notes. While it might not take full effect for some women until their 50s, perimenopausea.k.a., the transitional period right beforetypically starts in your 40s. As a result, the hormonal changes that come with it can affect your ability to lose weight.

So, yes, it is easier to gain weight once you turn 40, explains Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, the author of The Superfood Swap. The good news is you can still achieve your weight loss goals with some manageable techniques.

Meet the experts: Laura Purdy, MD, is a family medicine physician in Nashville, Tennessee. Keri Peterson, MD, is an internal medicine physician based in New York City. Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, is a Chicago-based nutritionist and the author of The Superfood Swap. Ellen Regenbogen of Ellen Bari Fitness is a certified master trainer based in the Blue Bell area of Pennsylvania. De Bolton, CPT, is an NASM-certified personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and weight-loss specialist of FaithFueled Mom. Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, is a Sparta, New Jersey-based nutrition and diabetes expert. Sarah Mirkin, RDN, is the author of Fill Your Plate Lose the Weight and is based in Beverly Hills, California.

That said, the main focus should be on developing habits that will help you build or maintain your muscle mass. 'The most effective way that women over 40 can boost their metabolism is by building muscle through weight lifting and resistance training,' says Dr. Peterson (more on that in a sec!). But nutrition, hydration, sleep habits, and stress reduction also play a major role here, adds Laura Purdy, MD, a family medicine physician in Nashville, Tennessee. 'Start with small steps, listen to your body, and meet your body where it is. Then make goals from there.'

These 10 expert-backed tips for losing weight in your 40s can nudge your body in the right direction again. (TBH, they're wise for anyone looking to move the needle to keep in mindnot just those over 40.)

Ready to build a new fitness routine, but not sure where to start? There are plenty of ways to get moving at home, says Ellen Regenbogen, of Ellen Bari Fitness.

'You can actually do some cardio in place,' she says, like high-knees, sidestepping, or jumping jacks. And, don't worry about trying to do everything at once: 'It's just making that first step,' Regenbogen says.

Walking and daily stretching is also highly recommended, says Dr. Purdy. Do your best to move your body (in any form you enjoy!) for 30 minutes five times a week, she adds.

Just be careful not to overexercise. You may be super committed to your goal of dropping a few pounds, but remember rest days are important too. 'I see this mistake so often, and it backfires every time,' says Mirkin. 'Your body perceives this as a major stressor and your metabolism slows down to preserve body fat.' Craving a break? Take ityour bod will thank you.

Remember: Strength training is key here! Again, if youre new to all this, adding some strength training to your routine could be as simple as grabbing some water bottles and trying a few biceps curls, arm circles, or lateral extensions, Bolton says.

Or, try incorporating a total body strength routine to your existing workout around one to two days a week, suggests De Bolton, a NASM-certified personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and weight loss specialist, of FaithFueled Mom.

You could also focus on individual muscle groups, within a workout split, per Bolton: 'Break it upleg day; back and biceps; chest, shoulder, triceps; and then on the other two days add cardio and core.' This routine checks every box: It has strength training to build muscle, cardio to maintain your cardiovascular health, and core exercises to help with balance and mobility, she says.

Your body has to work harder (meaning it burns more calories) digesting protein than it does fat or carbs, so Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, a nutrition and diabetes expert, recommends upping your protein intake. 'Although I dont promote very high-protein diets, increasing your protein intake from 15 percent of your total calories to 30 percent can help you boost the calories your body burns during digestion,' she says.

Clinical trials have also found that a high-protein diet can not only help with weight loss, but it can also help you keep it off, according to a 2020 review published in the Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome. That's because it increases your satiety and energy expenditure.

Aim to incorporate 20 to 30 grams of protein per meal, suggests Sarah Mirkin, RDN, the author of Fill Your Plate Lose the Weight. 'Its important to take in that amount of protein at all your meals, and ideally include high-protein snacks as well,' Mirkin says. 'This helps prevent lean muscle protein breakdown that decreases muscle mass percentage, increases fat percentage, and slows the metabolic rate.'

Another pro tip? Load up on the fruit and veggies. Vegetables in particular are generally low in cals, yet still packed with vitamins and minerals, and you can really go to town on them. 'These are rich in fibre, which makes you feel full, and they're nutrient-dense,' says Dr. Peterson. In fact, increased consumption of fruits and veggies is consistently linked to weight loss in women, per a 2020 study in Nutrients.

Making produce the star of your meals can help with portion control too, notes Palinski-Wade. 'If you aim to fill half your plate with vegetables, it can help you reduce the amount of other foods you eat while feeling just as satisfied,' she explains. 'And since vegetables provide few calories, this strategy can reduce your overall calorie intake at each meal, helping to promote weight loss.'

While a calorie deficit can aid in weight loss, always speak to a GP or a health professional before considering one, to affirm exactly what an ideal calorie deficit for you is, and whether implementing one is safe.

What you eat in the a.m. can set the tone for the rest of your day as far as weight loss goes. 'A breakfast rich in lean protein, fibre, and plant-based fats is the best option for curbing hunger and cravings later in the day,' notes Palinski-Wade. In other words, start off with a breakfast that fits this bill, and you may end up consuming fewer calories throughout the rest of the day.

On the flip side, watch what you eat at night. It's a myth that eating at night leads to weight gain, Palinski-Wade says; it's more about what you're eating at night that can be an issue when it comes to weight management. 'Since most of us dont have a salad for a midnight snack, if you find you tend to eat calorie-dense, high-sugar foods in the evening (like a bowl of ice cream), setting guidelines as to when to stop eating may help you to lose weight faster,' Palinski-Wade suggests.

That delicious plate of food you just ordered or cooked up might tempt you to eat it in just a few bites, but that's not the best idea, says Palinski-Wade. 'Eating slowly, eliminating distractions at meals, and even putting your fork down in between bites all allow you to get in touch with your bodys satiety signals and to stop eating when satisfied,' she says.

There's science to support this. Some researchers think that having food in your mouth longer may promote the release of gut hormones that reduce appetite, according to a 2022 Nutrition Bulletin meta-analysis.

The key is listening to your body. 'Eat when youre hungry, not starved,' Mirkin saysand stop when you are satisfied, not stuffed. 'Try to include small, frequent meals that are high in protein and vegetables with a small amount of healthy fat to fuel your body evenly throughout the day,' she says.

Stress, which plenty of women experience more of as they age and work and family responsibilities pile up, can lead to an increase in hormones like cortisol, which cause your body to store fat rather than burning it.

To minimise your stress, Palinski-Wade suggests practicing breathing exercises every day, especially before bed. Another option? Eat foods rich in vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids, which Palinski-Wade says have been found to reduce the levels of stress hormones circulating in the body.

Prioritising sleep is also a must when it comes to stress reduction, but difficulty sleeping can be a symptom of menopause, so it's not uncommon for women in their 40s to struggle with getting enough shut-eye. Unfortunately, this can also cause weight gain. 'When you get less than seven hours of restful sleep, metabolic changes occur that can make it significantly harder to lose weight,' says Palinski-Wade. 'The appetite hormone ghrelin is increased while leptin (which controls hunger cues) is reduced, triggering an increased desire to eat, especially foods rich in fat and sugar. Insulin resistance increases, which can trigger the body to store fat,' she explains.

You've probably heard this one before, but try your best to drink more water to aid weight loss. Increased water intake can suppress your appetite and ramp up fat breakdown, research shows.

At a minimum, you should drink 2L or eight cups of water a day. And if youre exercising, youll likely need even more. But, there are lots of other factors that could affect how much H2O you really need, so it's a good idea to set personal #hydrationgoals.

Looking for some fun sips that arent plain H20? Naturally flavoured water with as little added sugar as possible is expert-approved, as are these weight loss drinks. Regenbogen also suggests sipping on some hot water with lemon.

'Fizzy drinks are just empty calories from sugar and provides no nutritional benefit,' says Palinski-Wade. In fact, drinking these bubbly beverages was directly linked to weight gain, even for people who exercise on the reg, in a 2020 study in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.

Weight loss aside, drinking simple sugars is bad for your health too because it can spike blood sugar and insulin levels, causing your body to store more fat, Palinski-Wade saysand that fat is tougher to shed over 40.

You should also scale back your alcohol consumption. It's an easy way to cut calories and you'll be doing it for your long-term health, too. Even moderate alcohol consumption may cancel out the beneficial effects of weight loss in premenopausal women with obesity, evidence has shown. 'Plus, drinking often leads to making poor food choices,' notes Dr. Peterson.

The emphasis is on reducing, not necessarily eliminating, intake. Palinski-Wade recommends reserving alcohol to one day a week, since it can stimulate appetite and make it easier to overindulge.

Food tracking apps can be triggering for those with a history of eating disorders. They may also not be the right choice if you're someone with a highly stressful life, since tracking your food only adds another stress/task to daily life. Read on if these don't speak to you.

People who track what they eat tend to lose more weight than those who don't, Palinski-Wade says. 'Thats most likely because these individuals are more aware of what they are putting into their body, which can help them to make better choices and better moderate [their] portion size,' she explains.

If you're unsure of how many calories you need to consume to maintain your weight, there are calorie calculators you can use, says Dr. Peterson. 'They tell you the amount of calories you need to consume to maintain your weight based on your gender, age, height and activity level,' she says.

A support system can keep you accountable at any age, Dr. Peterson and Palinski-Wade agree. Having both accountability and support from family members can affect one's long-term commitment to a weight loss program, a 2022 study found. Its much easier to eat nutritious meals when your family and friends arent pressuring you to have another cookie, says Palinski-Wade.

If you can recruit a friend to become your workout buddy, even better. 'Its much easier to motivate yourself to go to the gym when a friend is there waiting for you,' Palinski-Wade notes.

Even if you dont go to the gym together and do the same workout, an accountability buddy can be someone you text (and receive texts from) when you dont feel like sticking to your planned routine and need a reminder of your why, for example.

If youve tried all the above measures for at least three months without success, talk to your doctor. 'Start with the basics, go to your annual checkups, and explain your concerns and goals,' says Dr. Purdy. 'Your doctor can help you come up with a plan that is tailored to you and your changing body.'

That said, if you notice dramatic weight gain or you have a sudden lack of energy, Dr. Purdy says its best to schedule a visit with a healthcare provider because it may be your thyroid. 'Feeling worn out with a loss of energy is an immediate sign of hypothyroidism (a condition where the body doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone, and can sometimes lead to weight gain), and you may feel exhausted, mentally tired, and have a lack of motivation,' she explains.

Additionally, if youre constipated, have dry hair and nails, and/or trouble staying awake, its worth considering getting your thyroid levels checked, adds Dr. Peterson, which you can talk to your general practitioner about.

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Addison Aloian (she/her) is the assistant love & life editor at Womens Health. Outside of topics related to lifestyle, relationships, and dating, she also loves covering fitness and style. In her free time, she enjoys lifting weights at the gym, reading mystery and romance novels, watching (and critiquing!) the latest movies that have garnered Oscars buzz, and wandering around the West Village in New York City. In addition to Women's Health, her work has also appeared in Allure, StyleCaster, L'Officiel USA, V Magazine, VMAN, and more.

Andi Breitowich is a Chicago-based writer and graduate student at Northwestern Medill. Shes a mass consumer of social media and cares about womens rights, holistic wellness, and non-stigmatizing reproductive care. As a former collegiate pole vaulter, she has a love for all things fitness and is currently obsessed with Peloton Tread workouts and hot yoga.

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To shed pounds fast, Indians are going to great lengths to secure weight-loss drugs from abroad. Soon, they may not have to look elsewhere as US drugmaker Eli Lilly gets early approvals in India for its new weight-loss drug.

The minute you join a gym or start a diet, everyone assumes you are trying to get thin, even trainers. Its not even funny how obsessed we are, as a country, with losing weight, says Sunidhi, a 24-year-old wellness coach from Kolkata.

Sunidhis observations, in fact, reflect a grave reality about India. The country ranked third, after the US and China, in adult obesity in 2022, according to astudy in The Lancet. And to lose weight fast, Indians are goingto great lengths to secure weight-loss drugs from abroad that are not yet available in pharmacies here. Soon, they

Diti is a copy editor at The Morning Context. She joins us from Deccan Herald where she oversaw the daily news coverage in the digital vertical as a chief sub-editor. She also managed social media and contributed to data stories and film analysis. Before DH, she was with Reuters as an online producer.

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These arent your average weights that you throw on and hope for the best. No, these are adjustable, meaning you can add or remove weights to fit your workout needs perfectly. Each weight comes with five removable sandbags, each weighing 1 lb. This means each individual ankle weight can be adjusted from 1 to 5 lbs, and the pair can be adjusted from 2 to 10 lbs. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, these weights grow with you. Its like having a miniature gym wrapped around your ankles.

The Sportneer Adjustable Ankle Weights are built with high-quality, durable materials, including a neoprene exterior, reinforced stitching, and a sturdy outer trim. Inside, they feature moisture-absorbing, soft, and breathable material for ultimate comfort. When you hold these in your hands, you can feel their softness and quality. The specially designed D-ring withstands pulling and holds the strap in place, preventing the ankle weights from slipping down easily, no matter how much you move.

The long Velcro straps, about 12.5 inches, ensure a comfortable and secure fit for ankle sizes ranging from 7.5 to 12.5 inches in circumference. These weights are versatileperfect for everything from walking and jogging to leg lifts, strength training, and even physical therapy. They help add more resistance to your daily workout, enhancing strength, muscle rehabilitation, balance, and overall fitness.

Yes, theyre a bit bulkier than some other options, but thats the trade-off for their adjustable nature. You might find them a bit cumbersome for high-intensity workouts, but for most exercises, theyre great.

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You've heard of "gymtimidation," but we suspect people suffer from another common ailment that saps some joy out of their fitness routines: gymposter syndrome, our term for the sneaking suspicion many of us have that everyone else is working out more than us.

It's to be expected. You can only swipe past so many gym selfies and video clips featuring the inside of invitation-only gyms before you start to feel like while you're on your phone on your couch, everyone else is busy working out.

But how often are people really hitting the gym?

The truth is, you'll get different answers depending on who you ask. According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, only one in four adults reach the physical activity recommendations for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities. (That's at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity five times a week, or 20 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic activity three days per week, per the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), FYI.)

But if you follow mostly fitfluencers online, it probably seems like way more people are working up a sweat way more often than that stat would imply.

In an attempt to normalize the fact that there's a huge variation in people's typical workout routine, we decided to anonymously poll PS Fit followers on Instagram. In an Instagram story, we asked how often our followers work up a sweat. We also asked our PS Fit followers why they exercise and the answers surprised us (in a good way).

Our anonymous poll, which was posted to the @ps.fit Instagram story, collected a total of 441 responses over a 24-hour period. Perhaps unsurprisingly, given the subject matter at the heart and soul of PS Fit, the answers revealed that our readers are definitely more on the active side.

Our results showed that one in four people report working out six to seven times a week. More than half of respondents 60 percent said they work out three to five times a week. Ten percent work out one or two times a week, and five percent of people said they work out less often than that.

We have to stress that this is only a small number of responses, in comparison to the overall population within the United States. Rather than being indicative of a sweeping trend, this data is just meant to provide a quick snapshot of how often some of our readers stay active each week. And the bulk of people fall into that three-to-five-times-a-week sweet spot.

As a follow-up to our first poll question about frequency, we also asked readers to respond with why they typically choose to work out. And these answers warmed our hearts more than a really good cardio session.

Responses fell into a few main themes. Many people cited longevity-related reasons as the motivation for their gym routine, noting that they valued exercises' benefits for bone health, mobility, and energy. Mental health was another big inspiration for people to work out. Survey participants noted that exercise seemed to improve their resiliency or provide stress relief. Exercise also helps people feel physically strong and more confident, according to our survey. And a handful of people simply said that it makes them feel, well, good or even great which is a pretty fantastic reason for working out. Finally, a handful of survey participants mentioned weight management as a motivator. But they were in the minority.

The good news is that if you work out for any of these reasons, you'll likely get exactly what you want. Exercise can help you stay healthier as you age, and a study in the journal Circulation that included 116,221 adults found that hitting the recommended weekly targets was associated with a longer lifespan. It can also benefit mental health, confidence, and energy levels: a 2023 review of previous research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine confirmed that physical activity "is highly beneficial for improving symptoms of depression, anxiety and distress" in adults.

It bears reminding: there's no one exercise schedule or routine that's best for everybody. Some of the most common barriers to exercise are related to time as in, not having enough of it, according to data collected from participants between the ages of 18 to 64 years old, in a study from the Journal of Family Medicine and Disease Prevention. And if you're struggling to find time to get to the gym, feeling as though everyone else is doing more than you, or that you have to hit a certain number of minutes per week or it's not worth it, can make it even harder.

Plus, physical activity is about more than just getting to the gym. Walking, mini at-home workouts, household chores these are all things that may contribute to your overall activity levels in a positive way, even if you don't necessarily count them toward your weekly workout totals.

Ultimately, remember: what works best for someone else may not be the right routine for you. And at the end of the day, exercise is supposed to be about helping you feel your best so let's leave the gymposter syndrome at the door.

Jade Esmeralda, MS, CSCS, is a Staff Writer, Health & Fitness. A life-long martial artist and dancer, Jade has a strong passion for strength & conditioning, sports science, and human performance. She graduated with a Master of Science degree in Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning from George Washington University.

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Franchising giant, Xponential Fitness, appoints new CEO

Mark King replaces Anthony Geisler, who was dismissed in May

King has a wealth of sales and franchising experience

Have fun and take risks is King's approach to leadership

Xponential Fitness has appointed sales and franchise expert, Mark King, as CEO, to take the company forward following Anthony Geislers abrupt exit in May.

King had announced his retirement when he left Mexican restaurant chain, Taco Bell, in December 2023, having steered the company through the pandemic and took up a number of non-exec roles, however, he's resumed his full-time career with Xponential.

During his four and a half years as CEO of the fast food giant, he led the franchisor to positive same-store sales growth in all but one quarter and opened more than 1,400 new franchise locations.

King was also integral in the acceleration of Taco Bells international growth and was credited with establishing a domestic franchise system. He will be using these skills to grow the nine brands of the franchising giant, which Geisler had previously indicated to HCM would double in size, to 6,000 units, within five years.

Previous to Taco Bell, King spent more than five years with Adidas, as president of North America, where he doubled market share and trebled sales in four years. His changes to the working culture resulted in an 'industry-shattering' retention rate and more than 500k job applications in one year.

He started his career working at golf company TaylorMade, joining as a salesperson in 1980, rising to be president 19 years later in 1999 and CEO in 2002. During his time as president and CEO, it became the most profitable golf company in the world, spending time as part of Adidas before being bought by KPS Partners, growing from US$300 million to US$1.85 billion in sales.

In todays fast-paced world you need to constantly lead change, says King. Successful companies have to constantly innovate and create new things the world has never seen before. Organisations have to change at the same pace or faster than the marketplace.

King describes his approach to leadership as creating a culture of innovation and the right atmosphere to unleash the potential of people to make breakthroughs by allowing them to make mistakes and fix them themselves: Dont fear failure. Have fun. Take risks. And then you can break through.

Chair of Xponential Fitness, Mark Grabowski, says Kings track record in growing global brands and strengthening franchise systems will help Xponentials growth: Mark is a brand builder and innovator and his approach to fostering customer-centric cultures and supporting franchisee success is a perfect fit for the company, he says.

On his appointment, King shared that he's excited to continue the companys mission to make health and wellness more accessible, saying: We have a strong portfolio of brands that are category leaders and as one of the leading franchisors in the health and wellness space, we're ideally positioned to continue to grow our global footprint.

King is also chair of BIG3 basketball league and serves on the board of director for the V Foundation Victory Over Cancer. With his daughters he has raised more than US$10 million for children's charities through their OneKind Foundation.

Xponential Fitness has had a tumultuous year: last summer it had to fight back from a damning Fuzzy Panda report; two heavyweights John Kersh and Garrett Marshall left in April and the following month Geisler was suspended following a legal challenge by the United States Attorneys Office for the Central District of California. It has also offloaded two of its brands: Stride and Row House.

On the upside, there is some forward momentum for King to build on. In November, it brought metabolic health company, Lindora, at the same time as announcing a partnership with Julianne Hough to take her online platform, Kinrgy, into bricks and mortar studios. In November it opened its 3,000th studio and in January took its most successful brand, Club Pilates, to the UK.

It currently offers nine franchises: Club Pilates, CycleBar, StretchLab, BFT, AKT, Pure Barre, Yoga Six, Rumble and Lindora.

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For the last three days, youth from across the KCII listening area have been putting in work at the Southeast Iowa Fitness Camp, hosted by the Iowa Army National Guard. The free event was held at the Armory in Fairfield.

Created by First Sergeant Jesse Howard of New London in 2014, participants of the camp meet for two hours a day for four days. With the help of National Guard members as well as volunteers, they are put through a variety of workouts, from standard push-ups and sit-ups to team-building competitions. It is open not just to prospective military members, but also local athletes preparing for next season. This year, attendance reached more than 80 young men and women.

One of them was incoming junior at Sigourney High School, Aidyn Parker. Parker shared with KCII what he has taken away from the experience. I feel Ive gained some self-discipline. [When Im] thinking about stopping or slowing down I have people next to me who are putting in just as much effort as I am and thats encouraging me to keep moving, to keep pushing and making myself better. I thank those people. They continue to drive me and make me a better person.

You can hear more about the fitness camp in tomorrows edition of the In Touch With Southeast Iowa Program.

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Trumps victory, former Sinclair CEO David Smith told an audience the day after the 2016 election, was a really serious opportunity to seek complete deregulation of broadcasting. Steve Ruark/AP

This story was originally published on Judd Legums Substack,Popular Information, to which you can subscribehere.

This month, Sinclair Broadcast Group has flooded a vast network of local news websites with misleading articles suggesting that President Biden is mentally unfit for office. The articles are based on specious social media posts by the Republican National Committee (RNC), which are then repackaged to resemble news reports. The thinly disguised political attacks are then syndicated to dozens of local news websites owned by Sinclair, where they are given the imprimatur of mainstream media brands, including NBC, ABC, and CBS.

For example, on June 10, Biden attended an event on the White House lawn celebrating Juneteenth. The event included a musical performance, and Biden listened with a broad smile but did not dance. The RNCs research team posted a clip of Biden on X with the caption, Why isnt Biden moving? Hours later, the RNCs post was embedded intoan articlepublished by Sinclairs National Desk, with the headline, Biden appears to freeze, slur words during White House Juneteenth event.

On June 6, Sinclair devotedan entire articleto amplifying the right-wing fabrication that Biden soiled himself on stage.

Thearticleclaims, without evidence, that Biden was dazed and only snapped out of his stupor when the man next to him put his arm around his shoulder. It also quotes the Trump campaigns social media response to the same RNC video: Lights are on but no ones home. The incident was described as one of multiple senior moments for Biden during the event.

The other senior moment highlighted in Sinclairs article is based on a clip posted on X by Fox News Sean Hannity, one of Donald Trumps closest allies. Hannity posted a low-quality clip of Bidens speech at the event with the caption, Biden sparks concern as he slurs his words during Juneteenth speech. Biden, who has been open aboutovercoming a stutterthat he has had since childhood, slightly swallows the word history. But thefull videoof his speech shows that he spoke clearly.

The article concludes by promoting an absurd rumor, based on adeceptively edited clip, that Biden soiled himself on stage while attending a D-Day celebration in Europe a few days earlier. Bidens strange stooping motion caused several terms to trend on X, including diaper, pooping and pooped,' Sinclairs National Deskreported.

On June 6, Sinclair also devotedan entire articleto amplifying the right-wing fabrication that Biden soiled himself on stage. The URL for the article even includes the word pooping. According to Sinclair, the incident paints a poor picture for President Biden, 81, who is fighting off harsh criticisms of his physical and mental capabilities. Another article referencing pooping was published by Sinclair and syndicated to its affiliates onJune 7.

Each of these crass political smears masquerading as journalism was syndicated to at least 86 local news websites owned by Sinclair.

Articles produced by Sinclairs National Desk are published at the exact same time on every local website. The June 10 article, for example, was published on each website at exactly 9:24 AM Eastern. This suggests these articles are automatically syndicated, and local journalists at affiliates are not able to exercise editorial discretion. When these articles are syndicated, they appear alongside identically formatted articles on local government, weather, and sports.

Sinclair did not respond to a detailed list of questions about these articles and its editorial practices. Instead, Sinclair sent the following statement: It is evident that you are promoting a specific agenda regarding Sinclair, a false narrative you continue to push irrespective of the facts, allowing you to gain clicks and some notoriety. We do not believe you can remain objective.

On June 13, Sinclairs National Desk published an article headlined, Biden appears to wander away during G7 summit, escorted back by Italian PM. The article links to asocial media postby right-wing polemicist Collin Rugg, who commented on a video clip by RNC Research.

The tactics Sinclair is using on local news websites are similar to those it is deploying on local television.

Rugg says Biden appears to start wandering off at the G7 summit and has to be handled back in, describing it as a clown show. The Trump campaign claimed Biden was wandering around like a brain-dead zombie. Sinclair, echoing the Trump campaigns political attack, described it as one of a string of strange incidents for Biden.

There was nothing strange about the incident. The G7 leaders watched a skydiving demonstration, with each parachuter carrying a flag for each nation. Biden briefly walks away from the group to give another parachuter a thumbs up. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that Biden was being very polite and went over to talk to all of them individually.

Nevertheless, Sinclair framed the G7 incident as another example of Bidens mental infirmity. Thearticlelinked Bidens conduct to Sinclairs previous allegation that Biden was dazed during the Juneteenth celebration and suggestions that Biden soiled himself at the D-Day event. It was then syndicated to the same large network of local news affiliates. Baseless attacks by the RNC, the Trump campaign, and Sean Hannity were now legitimized under the branding of ABC, CBS, and NBC.

Sinclair was participating in a disinformation campaign led by Trump supporters and Trump himself. [Biden] goes over to France and something happened and its not good, I dont know what it is, Trumpsaidin an interview with right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. This is the level of journalism that is being automatically syndicated to dozens of local news outlets, which most Americans still trust as a source of information.

The tactics Sinclair is using on local news websites are similar to those it is deploying on local television. Last week, Popular Information and Public Notice exposed how Sinclair aggressively promotes specious claims about President Joe Bidens fitness for office throughdozens of local newscasts.

All four Sinclair articles attacking Bidens age this month were written by Jackson Walker, a member of Sinclairs Rapid Response Team. Walker was hired by Sinclair less than two months after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison inMay 2023.

Walker spent his college yearswriting for The College Fix, a national right-wing student publication. The College Fix is based in Hillsdale, Michigan, and is connected to Hillsdale College, a far-right educational institution closely aligned with Trump.

The College Fix was founded in 2011 by John J. Miller, the director of journalism at Hillsdale College. Its purpose,according to the Chronicle of Higher Education, is to groom young conservatives for careers in the news media by placing college students in internships with right-leaning publications. Many academics have criticized The College Fix for factual inaccuracies, biased language, and publishing articles that were completely off base.

On X, Walker frequently highlights when his stories are circulated by Libs of TikTok, an anti-LGBTQ activist. Walker retweeted a post by Libs of TikTok that highlighted one of hisarticlesand described the LGBTQ community as a child mutilation cult.

Other articles published by Walker this year include US Oil & Gas Association accuses Leftists of hypocrisy, Stefanik files misconduct complaint against judge in Trump trial, Female darts player forfeits competition over trans opponent, and House Judiciary Committee slams Biden after Penguins bobblehead theft.

Unlike the articles attacking Bidens age, however, these articles appear on a much smaller number of Sinclair affiliates.

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A persons heart rate can say a lot about their fitness levels.

With the average smartwatch or fitness tracker, people have a wealth of information about their health and fitness, including their heart rate. From heart rate zones to variability, theres a lot of information at our disposal, but sometimes the meaning of all these statistics can get lost on those unfamiliar with them.

Mayo Clinic cardiologist Kathryn Larson recommends that patients determine their health and fitness goals first to identify what they plan to do with the information. She told The New York Times, The discussion changes a lot based on what that patient or athlete wants to do with that data.

Experts suggest measuring your heart rate - the number of heartbeats in a minute when you are not exerting yourself - without a device by finding your pulse in your neck or wrist to get the ball rolling. When you place your fingers by either, count the beats you can detect within 15 seconds, and multiply that number by four - thats how youll find your heart rate.

Meanwhile, your maximum heart rate can be determined by measuring how fast your heart beats during intense exercise, which is when fitness trackers like the Apple Watch come in handy. Throughout the day, devices like these can measure your heart rate through a tiny light that measures changes in the blood flowing through the vessels in your wrist. A healthy resting rate lies between 60 and 100 beats per minute, however, people with higher fitness levels like athletes will often have lower resting heart rates than less active people.

With this information, you can determine how you want to approach different zones of your heart rate and find out what you need to do to train them. Cleveland Clinic cardiologist Dr Tamanna Singh explained to the outlet, The best way to really understand zones is by understanding the effort, and the purpose.

Fitness trackers can estimate your heart rate zones and inform you how to reach them in your workout. They can also help you design workouts that specifically target goals including building endurance and stamina.

Experts recommend different exercises for each zone: zone one can be either a warm-up or a cool-down, zone two should be slightly more challenging but manageable for long stretches, zone three should be higher intensity and less sustainable, and zone four should be what you consider your threshold workout in which you max out.

Devices can also calculate heart rate variability, which monitors how recovered or tired you are between workouts by tracking how your heart rate naturally fluctuates between beats. Lower numbers after a hard workout indicate that the person needs a longer recovery time while higher numbers show that the person can bounce back much quicker.

However, experts note that fitness trackers arent always reliable and can make mistakes, adding that prospective users shouldnt rely too much on the data. Dr Larson told the Times, Any device is going to be detecting things accurately at times and also can be sometimes unreliable.

She recommends trying to talk while exercising to gauge your heart health, paying attention to this can be an easy way to monitor how youre doing without any fancy devices.

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