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As a member of one of the most elite fighting forces in the world, Anthony Stazicker knew that fitness was a vital tool in his armoury. As a former sniper in the SBS and co-founder of the high-performance apparel brand ThruDark, Staz has solid frame carrying slabs of muscle from top to toe, very little body fat and a lot of tattoos. He is the definition of Tier 1 strength and conditioning.

He regularly beasts himself with challenging workouts he lightly refers to as 'jamborees', both to stay sharp and to put ThruDark's Force Velocity activewear to the test. But do not be fooled by the fun name - they are heavy, hard work. Fortunately, for this session programmed for the MH Squad, Staz is tasking you and a buddy with getting the work done between you.

You're going to be doing 15 reps of each movement for a total of 5 rounds. When one partner is repping out, the other is going to be cranking away on the air bike.

Misery loves company, and this Jamboree works best when youve got someone in the trenches next to you," says Staz. "The Assault Bike in particular will sap any willpower youve got left so youll need to dig deep through those later sets to get over the line!

"It can be tempting to skip or miscount a rep on some of the more repetitive exercises, like the box jumps or pull ups. So make sure to keep yourself accountable or call out your partner if you catch them slacking. Accountability is the key to development."

Find the workout details below, and check out the video of Thrudark's recent 429 Alpha air-soft event. Not featured in the video, unfortunately, is me getting shot repeatedly by the other of Thurdark's founders and also an ex-SBS operative, Louis Tinsley. Shame.

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Published 9:12 pm Tuesday, August 16, 2022

By Michelle Love

Photos By Adam Short

Its 5:30 a.m. on a Friday morning, and the sun is barely peeking over the trees at the playground of Helena Elementary School. The members of the F3 Birmingham chapter in Helena (they refer to themselves as The Pack) are preparing for their morning workout. The AOQ, or Area of Operations Leader, Steven Lewis says the workout starts promptly at 5:30, and he wasnt exaggerating.

This early-hour, physical endeavor has become routine for many of the men. Some of them are new, but after the session is over, all of them say they will be back.

For those unfamiliar with F3, it is a national network that includes 3,274 free, peer-led workouts for men in more than 250 regions. F3 stands for the three core values of the organization itself: Faith, Fellowship and Fitness. What started 11 years ago in Charlotte, North Carolina has since grown to more than 30 states and two countries with over 2,000+ scheduled workouts a week.

In the Birmingham area, there are more than 30 groups, including the The Pack in Helena, that meet five days a week. The Helena location started five years ago and meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. According to Steven, they have, on average, 20 men who join the group on a given day.

Some days, we could have 30 people, some days 10 people. It really just depends, he says.

Steven was originally skeptical of joining the group, citing that he never dreamed of getting up at 5 a.m. to exercise. After finally caving to a friends pushing, he realized how different he felt being part of something that challenged him both physically and mentally. Two years later, hes the AOQ. The Q means that person is responsible for the queue of exercises lined up for that day.

The cool thing about it is its very fitness based, but it pushes you to a level of difficulty thats just so challenging enough that you want to keep coming back, he says. And its not just physical, its mental and emotional.

The core principles of the groups are that it is free of charge, open to all men, held outdoors rain or shine, every workout is peer led and every meeting must end with what is called a Circle of Trust, where whoever is leading the workout that day gives a devotional or inspiring word on how to either be a better father, be a better member of your community, or how to deal with things like anger.

Steven said those conversations push members to be more emotionally open and to motivate them to try harder at being the best husband, father, or just human being they can be.

In F3, members are encouraged to find leadership from within. Togetherness in friendship is just as important as the spiritual and physical aspects. For example, everyone who attends F3 from day one is given a nickname that sticks with you as long as youre a member of the group. Everyone is also encouraged to lead a workout as soon as they feel comfortable to do so. It keeps participants on their toes, while also conveying that everyone is equal.

To member Landon Mumbower, F3 is more than just a social outlet. Landon says the group inspires him on a regular basis and encourages everyone involved to strive to be a better version of themselves. Hes lost 60 pounds since joining and feels more mentally and spiritually fulfilled with each meeting.

Ive never felt not good enough, but have been encouraged to get better 1 percent at a time, he says. Were not looking for only the best, were looking for men to come as they are willing to get better.

F3 is important to me because of the strong sense of camaraderie that I havent experienced since my time in the military, member Sean Roberts says. There is a small group mentality among us, and there is always a handful of men who will check in on you if youre going through a rough time. There are men in different stages of fitness and faith, but we leave no man behind, both on and off the field.

Several members used the same word when describing their experience with F3: Community. And when they say the group is open to all men, they mean men of all denominations, viewpoints and life experiences. There is no discrimination, only acceptance and encouragement to push yourself past your comfort zone to challenge yourself.

Its more than just a workout group, F3 member Jason Waller says. Its a group of men who are willing to do hard things and push one another to get better, to not let you be complacent, but to help you grow. To have one anothers back, lift each other up and help one another with the challenges of life. Its a community.

When asked why he thinks the group has garnered such a following around the globe, Steven credited two specific aspects.

I think the first aspect is it pulls on the natural desire for us to have an obstacle in front of us thats hard to overcome, he says. When you have that obstacle in front of you, there are people who want to get past that and it just drives them to go forward and continue growing.

The second aspect is the lack of social interaction groups that simultaneously allow men to open up to each other and also challenge them to be better.

For years, men have been taught not to share or dont let people know when youre hurting or when you need help. F3 is the exact opposite, Steven says. Here, its understood that were in this together, and whatever is out there, were going to overcome it together. It drives people out of that negative space and shows them they arent alone.

For those interested in joining the Helena chapter of F3, visit F3birmingham.com/workout-locations/ , or text or call Steven Lewis at (205) 907-1664 for more information.

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Last month, the first case of polio was reported in the United States in nearly a decade. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the Rockland County Department of Health announced that an unvaccinated New York state resident was hospitalized for paralytic polio and that an official investigation was underway to determine how the polio was contracted and who may have been exposed.

Following the investigation, the NYSDOH and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH) informed the public on Aug. 12 that poliovirus had been detected in New York City sewage.

"For every one case of paralytic polio identified, hundreds more may be undetected," State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett said in a statement. "The detection of poliovirus in wastewater samples in New York City is alarming, but not surprising. Already, the State Health Department working with local and federal partners is responding urgently, continuing case investigation and aggressively assessing spread. The best way to keep adults and children polio-free is through safe and effective immunization New Yorkers' greatest protection against the worst outcomes of polio, including permanent paralysis and even death."

The unvaccinated are the most at risk, says infectious-disease expert Amesh Adalja, MD, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) report that we are experiencing the "largest sustained decline in childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years." Compared to 2019, 6.7 million more children missed the third dose of polio vaccine this year. "Inadequate coverage levels have already resulted in avoidable outbreaks of measles and polio in the past 12 months," the WHO and UNICEF report.

So what can be done to protect yourself and your little ones? To learn more about polio, how it spreads, and information on polio vaccination, read on.

Polio is a serious and potentially disabling disease caused by the poliovirus, according to the CDC. It is highly contagious and spreads through person-to-person contact via coughing, sneezing, and exposure to feces, contaminated food, or water, per the Mayo Clinic.

In most cases, people who have polio do not experience symptoms or even realize they are infected. Others will experience flu-like symptoms for up to 10 days. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms may include fever, sore throat, headache, pain or stiffness in the arms and legs, muscle weakness, vomiting, back or neck pain and stiffness, and fatigue.

In rare cases, people will develop paralytic polio, which can lead to permanent or temporary paralysis, disability, bone deformities, and death. In the care of paralytic polio, patients will experience the same flu-like symptoms as nonparalytic polio, in addition to loss of reflexes, severe muscle aches or weakness, and flaccid paralysis (floppy limbs).

Polio was declared eliminated (not eradicated) in the US in 1979 after decades-long vaccination efforts. In the 1950s, polio outbreaks caused more than 15,000 cases of paralysis each year, the CDC says. When vaccinations were introduced in the US, first in 1955 and again in 1963, the number of polio cases fell to fewer than 10 in the 1970s. But growing antivax sentiments have led to outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses, polio included. Dr. Jos R. Romero, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, called the recent spread "sobering" and noted that "it's likely that there are many people infected with polio and shedding the virus in these communities. This is also an urgent and living reminder of the importance of vaccination," according to the Associated Press.

Poliovirus spreads through person-to-person contact. It is a "fecal oral spread virus that in rare cases can damage the spinal cord to the point that paralysis ensues," Dr. Adalja explains. The virus lives in an infected person's throat and intestines, according to the CDC. And it can also "contaminate food and water in unsanitary conditions." An infected person can spread the virus within two weeks before and after symptoms arise. Infected people who are asymptomatic can also pass along the virus.

There is no cure for polio; the only way to prevent contracting it is through vaccination, Dr. Adalja says.

In the United States, there is only one vaccine currently in use: inactivated polio vaccine (IPV), given via a shot in the arm or leg. "It is a universal vaccine and is highly effective," Dr. Adalja says. The CDC recommends children get the vaccine as part of routine childhood vaccinations. Currently, there are four doses of the polio vaccine, given at 2 months, 4 months, 6-18 months, and 4-6 years of age.

If adults did not get any or all of the four polio vaccination doses, they may not be properly protected against polio. In this case, the CDC states that adults without complete vaccination should get IPV or complete their IPV doses. If you're not sure if you've received the full vaccination against polio, or if you've been vaccinated at all, the CDC has a list of contacts to help you track down your medical records.

"With polio circulating in our communities there is simply nothing more essential than vaccinating our children to protect them from this virus, and if you're an unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated adult, please choose now to get the vaccine," New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasa said in a statement. "Polio is entirely preventable and its reappearance should be a call to action for all of us."

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Dr. Shawna Charles, who received a PhD in Psychology from Walden University, put her love of psychology into action by opening a Los Angeles boxing gymto provide people with the help they need, including fitness, an ear to listen to their problems, and a connection to vital social services. Dr. Charles, like many others in her field, understands the connection between good physical and mental health.

Most of us know the many physical benefits of exercise: weight control, lower blood pressure, reduced risk of diabetes, and increased energy, just to name a few. But what about the psychological benefits of exercise? From easing symptoms of depression and anxiety to keeping your memory sharp, theres no shortage of mental benefits of exercise. Whether you need motivation to get to the gym or to just take a brisk walk, the five psychological benefits of physical activity below will have you tying up your shoe laces and heading out the door.

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Exercise. You know you probably should do it more. But who's got the time?

Sometimes I could be at work 16, 18 hours, sometimes a full 24 hours. It all depends on what was on the agenda for that day," Flagumy Valcourt, officer with the NYPDs intelligence bureau, says. "So that really made it hard to eat correct and dedicate time to work out.

A new study suggests that not to most people not work out enough they should be exercising twice as much as previously recommended. And how are we going to achieve that?

For people that are getting started, the more pragmatic things are, incorporate it into your day wherever you can," Dr. Eddie Phillipssays. Its sort of a get on a bike desk in my office because I have one; meet friends for a walk rather than just sitting down for coffee.

Today, On Point: How to double your workout time.

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Flagumy Valcourt, officer with the NYPDs intelligence bureau.

MEGHNA CHAKRABARTI: New Years 2020. New York Police Officer Flagumy Valcourt was like, No, finally, this is it. This year is going to be different.

FLAGUMY VALCOURT: I was tired of being sluggish. Not happy with my overall physique and health. So I figured I need to make a change. And what's the best way to do it is by, you know, changing up your diet and getting into a nice exercise routine.

CHAKRABARTI: Officer Valcourt was five foot ten, 225 pounds, and sure, he wanted to trim that weight, but what he really wanted was to get his energy back. So Valcourt had the goal, he had the motivation. But there was one thing he did not have. Any extra time.

VALCOURT: At the time, my schedule was really hectic. I was part of a fuel intelligence unit where it required me to do a lot of search warrants, and stuff and that matter. So the time really fluctuated. So sometimes I could be at work 16, 18 hours, sometimes a full 24 hours. So that really made it hard to eat correct and dedicate time to work out.

And that's a struggle that many officers probably struggle with. I know the ones that are dedicated, they will find the time. And the facilities and our precincts, they have gyms. So you can, if you're lucky, and you have time and you can take an hour break ... instead of eating, you can choose to use the gym or the facilities.

CHAKRABARTI: By the way, this was before the pandemic. And at the time, like Officer Valcourt said, there was a gym at the precinct. Except you also heard him say something else. All that's good, but:

VALCOURT: So you could choose to either eat or if you wanted to work out, they'll use their meal time. ... I'll take on the gym for like 45 minutes and maybe last 15 minutes, eat something if they could, or probably take a quick shake on the go. Something had to give.

CHAKRABARTI: Okay. So working out at the precinct gym wasn't going to work out for Officer Valcourt if he also wanted to have a healthy diet. So maybe he could hit the gym when he was off duty. But another roadblock there. At the time, Valcourt lived in Coney Island and there weren't a lot of gyms he could get to quickly.

VALCOURT: You have to take in count for actually going to the location and working out. I'm going to the gym, it's going to take me an hour to work out. Plus I have to schedule at least 15 to 20 minutes to actually travel to the gym. And then the next 15 minutes, after you're done working out, to travel back. And then get ready to go, whether if you're going to work, or go about your day.

CHAKRABARTI: Now, Officer Valcourt, though, he's not a guy who's about to give up that easily. He was also checking out a kickboxing gym at the time. It's something he enjoyed more. But that gym was an hour long round trip for him. And those different gyms that Valcourt was trying, they led to another barrier. Because as much as he enjoyed his kickboxing workouts:

VALCOURT: Between that and the gym, they can get pricey. And each of them require a monthly dedication. And sometimes I felt like I was paying these monthly dedications and I wasn't even going.

CHAKRABARTI: I mean, that is salt in the wound, isn't it? Paying the money, but being unable to go to the gym. This particular story, though, has a happy ending. Because Officer Valcourt eventually found a workout program that helped him meet his goals. He lost weight, he eats better and he feels healthier. All improvements, at course, back into his life at home and at work in the NYPD Intelligence Bureau. But obviously, it was a struggle. And a familiar struggle, I guess.

If you have an affordable gym nearby, the problem might be time. If you don't have a safe, convenient place to exercise, the issue is both time, money and safety. All the while, Americans, though, have been told that they really, really, really need to be exercising at least half an hour a day, five days a week for good health. Well, times change and research advances. So now those recommendations also could be changing.

And I'm sorry to say you're not going to be getting a break here. Because there's evidence that you might need to double the typically recommended 150 minutes per week, meaning instead of half an hour a day, you might need to be exercising at moderate intensity for an hour a day, five days a week to maximize longevity.

When we say moderate intensity exercise, what do we mean?

Dr. Eddie Phillips: "Let me take on moderate, vigorous and even light. And give you the simplest test in the world, which is called the talk test. So if you and I go for a walk and we're able to talk to each other, but we can't sing. Or in terms of holding a note, we're working moderately, relative to our fitness. If we push the pace and we get to the, Meghna ... I have that ... We're now working, by definition, vigorously. If we're able to walk and talk and sing to each other, we're working at a light intensity. So the moderate intensity is just where you can't hold a note."

How does that map to an actual sort of biological measure? Is there a certain heart rate that we're trying to meet?

Dr. Eddie Phillips: "We could certainly measure heart rates. We could get into heart rate reserve, which is from your lowest heart rate at sleep to your highest at exercise. What percentage you're doing. We could measure Mets, metabolic equivalence. And as you sit here quietly or you're lying in bed with no activity, you're at one met.

"When you get up to six multiples of that, that's considered vigorous activity. So there's lots of ways in the lab or with a fancy watch or some sort of app on your phone, to measure other otherwise. But the talk test sort of wins out. Because it's just so simple. And you know where you are relative to other people, and to your level of fitness.

We've defined moderate intensity. Now, give me the definition, as you understand it, of what kind of exercise we need to maximize longevity.

Dr. Eddie Phillips: "So when we look at your total activity, and I'm going to start to veer into discussions of physical activity, which is any kind of movement where you burn energy. Exercise is actually defined as repetitive and planned and it already sounds boring, kind of like a chore.

"So any sort of physical activity, as soon as you get off of the couch, and we start adding up the minutes at moderate intensity, then we already start to see a plummeting of all cause mortality. So all steps count. Some steps count more than others, the first few. In other words, going from 0 minutes per week towards 150, you don't have to get to 150. You already start to see a dramatic decrease in all cause mortality."

Any sort of physical activity, as soon as you get off of the couch, and we start adding up the minutes at moderate intensity, then we already start to see a plummeting of all cause mortality.

On the implications of the fitness study

NiCole Keith: "They make sense in a way. And, you know, Circulation is an excellent scientific journal, and the methodology of the research was wonderful. What struck me is that much of the data that were collected were self-report data. And people don't do great with self-report data.

"It's really important to collect surveys from people. But when people are asked about how tall they are, they tend to report they're taller. When they're asked how much they weigh, they tend to report they weigh less. And when they're asked to report how much physical activity they do, especially at the moderate level, they tend to report more than they actually do. And part of that is because there's a little bit of a lack of understanding of the difference between light, moderate and vigorous physical activity.

"And part of it is because people don't typically keep track of how long it takes for them to walk from their parking space to their office or from the bus stop to the grocery store. And so that gets overreported. And when that is compared to their health outcomes, that overreporting can sometimes be misinterpreted to say you need more."

Have we been thinking about exercise all wrong?

NiCole Keith:"The fitness industry has conditioned us to think about what the ideal human looks like and does. First of all, there's no such thing as a perfect human, and we don't have to have this ideal body weight or this minimum body composition to be healthy. And 2 pounds of weight loss equals positive outcomes in diabetes, for example. You don't have to lose half of yourself if you weigh 240 pounds, in order to be healthy. You have to lose 2 pounds, and that can be done.

"Reducing sedentary behavior is what Dr. Phillips was talking about, and that our lifestyles have been engineered to be sedentary. Don't be. Stand up when you're doing your radio show. Raise your microphone and stand up. Walk around between shows when you're having your meetings, stand up and walk around. And so Dr. Phillips and I are frequently not together, but I imagine he's in meetings.

"I'm in meetings. I stand up when my back starts hurting or my legs start hurting because I've been sitting too long. I stand up and it's socially acceptable. I teach students and I tell them it is unfair that I get to stand before you for the duration of this class and walk around in lecture and you sit there and listen. So you can walk around too, because I want you to be healthy.

"And so it's about reconditioning ourselves for it to be acceptable, for us to get off at a bus stop early and walk the rest of the way. To condition ourselves to save fuel and to save the environment by burning fewer fossil fuels, by doing destination walking, if we can. And even if we can't, when we pull into the parking lot, take the first space you see, and then walk to the building. There are ways to get steps in.

"And unfortunately, the fitness industry is this billion dollar industry ... selling this idea that you have to have certain clothes, that you have to have certain shoes, that you need certain equipment, that you have to go to these places to become this ideal person. And that is not necessary to be fit. You just have to move more."

The fitness industry is this billion dollar industry ... selling this idea that you have to have certain clothes, that you have to have certain shoes, that you need certain equipment.

On incorporating more exercise into daily life

NiCole Keith:"A colleague and I have coined these as physical activity deserts, and you've talked about some of them. So transportation walking is hard because the sidewalks go nowhere, and there aren't traffic coning measures. And many of our urban areas and our rural areas were built for vehicles and not human transportation in the form of walking or cycling.

"The time issue. And so I get really frustrated when I hear that message that anybody can put on a pair of tennis shoes and go for a walk after dinner, when not everybody owns a pair of tennis shoes and not everybody gets to eat dinner at a time when they can go walking afterward. Because they work the third shift or because they don't get dinner. You know, there's food insecurity. And the cost of physical activity. While you can go to the playground and play with your kids, there has to be a playground. There has to be greenspace.

"People have to feel safe in their environments. And it's not just about traffic, and it's not just about crime, but it's the perception of, do you belong in my neighborhood? Why are you here? Are you a safe person? Are you a criminal? And then we know also that issues related to social justice and physical activity. And so that's a barrier. And I tell many people who are caregivers, that in order for you to be a strong caregiver, you have to be healthy and physically fit. But these caregiving responsibilities frequently get in the way of physical activity.

"So to find a way to be physically active with your loved ones is really important. I know Dr. Phillips and I know each other. He's got a wonderful wife who jogs with him. And so if that's part of your relationship, it's really strong to do things with your spouse, or with your kids. And I know he said sometimes you have to do it to get away from them, but sometimes you can do it with them. And it really builds a strong bond and sets a great example for your children, that even us older folks can still be physically active. Enjoy it."

" ... But the point is, there are several barriers, but also opportunities to overcome those barriers. And I tell people things as simply as, if you have a desk job in your responsibility, like you're a receptionist. And you have to be at that desk. On your break, go to the furthest restroom available and then come back.

"... You don't have to change your clothes. You don't have to get all sweaty. Moderate physical activity is an outdoor walk. You can go outside. You can walk for 30 minutes, come back in, eat your lunch. You can reverse that if you're super hungry, but you can do that all well within an hour and and still get back in time to do your job."

You don't have to get all sweaty. Moderate physical activity is an outdoor walk.

On pursuing health equity in America

NiCole Keith:"Physical activity to achieve health equity is the low hanging fruit. Most people can be physically active. It doesn't cost anything, except for time and energy that we need to spend. It's available to everyone, and that is where the focus should be. Medicine is expensive. Health care is expensive. Physical activity is free. It is the most sensical way to achieve health equity."

Medicine is expensive. Health care is expensive. Physical activity is free. It is the most sensical way to achieve health equity.

Circulation: "Long-Term Leisure-Time Physical Activity Intensity and All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: A Prospective Cohort of U.S. Adults" "The 2018 physical activity guidelines for Americans recommend a minimum of 150 to 300 min/wk of moderate physical activity (MPA), 75 to 150 min/wk of vigorous physical activity (VPA), or an equivalent combination of both."

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Coming on the heels of a third round of layoffs, Peloton is now considering redesigning its bikes so that users can assemble them independently. CEO Barry McCarthy is also considering a plan that would let Peloton app subscribers potentially view workouts on third-party workout machines. McCarthy told Bloomberg that Peloton has been working on a bike redesign for a while and, to top it all off, said he hopes Pelotons long-awaited rower might debut sometime this holiday season. He also confirmed the company hasnt fully given up on the Tread Plus.

All of this tracks with comments McCarthy made in May during the companys Q3 2022 earnings. At the time, he floated the idea of potentially changing hardware designs so that in the future Peloton equipment would be designed to arrive at a customers home in one piece. Right now, Pelotons treadmills and bikes require white-glove delivery in separate pieces, with a crew that comes to your home and builds yours for you. The service used to be free, but Peloton began charging an additional $250$350 fee at the end of January.

The move is part of Pelotons ongoing restructuring plan, which aims to reduce the companys costs and improve cash flow. On Friday, Peloton announced it was cutting more than 500 jobs related to last-mile deliveries and product distribution. The company also noted it was raising the cost of its Bike Plus and Tread while shuttering retail locations in 2023. Making it so that customers can assemble their own equipment would mean the company can simply ship devices via FedEx which is a move that rowing rival Hydrow recently implemented with its slimmer, smaller Hydrow Wave rower.

Since taking over in February, McCarthy hasnt shied away from sharing novel ideas on how to turn around Pelotons flailing financial fortunes. Money saved from Fridays cost-cutting measures will purportedly be funneled back into Pelotons R&D as well as marketing efforts. That includes marketing Pelotons standalone app, which McCarthy identified as historically receiving little to no promotion. That dovetails with other plans the CEO divulged to Bloomberg, including potentially allowing Peloton users to stream classes on third-party workout machines. McCarthy also noted the company may tweak the apps subscription strategy toward a freemium model where some features arent locked behind a paywall.

That strategy is similar to what Apple currently does for its Fitness Plus service, which doesnt require the use of an Apple-branded exercise machine. Instead, people can use their own devices to stream Fitness Plus classes while using rowers, treadmills, and bikes at their local gym. The main difference is that Apple still requires users to own a minimum of an Apple Watch and iPhone to access Fitness Plus.

But while McCarthy seems keen to pivot toward services, it seems like hardware still has a role to play in Pelotons business. For instance, the company is gearing up to launch a rower, potentially this holiday season. The rower was perhaps the worst-kept secret in connected fitness until it was confirmed earlier this year at Pelotons annual Homecoming event for subscribers.

More surprisingly, McCarthy hinted that the company was hoping to relaunch the Tread Plus, which was recalled last year after causing several injuries and the death of a small child. While both its Tread and Tread Plus machines were recalled, the Tread was later approved for sale toward the end of 2021. The Tread Plus, however, remains out of circulation. In Q3, the company also noted that returns of the high-end treadmill were higher than anticipated, costing the company $18 million. According to McCarthy, relaunching the Tread Plus is entirely dependent on the government clearing it for sale. Its possible that while Peloton hasnt given up hope on the Tread Plus, its not something that its banking on either. On Friday, part of the rationale for hiking up the price of the affordable Tread by $800 was to position it as a superior device and boost Pelotons premium image.

Another interesting tidbit is that Peloton may be preparing to expand its One Peloton Club leasing pilot. The program bundles together the cost of the bike and classes into a single $89 monthly fee. The pilot has thus far been successful for the company, with McCarthy saying in May that the program had mass market appeal as 53 percent of signups came from households with incomes under $100,000.

Peloton is expected to hold its Q4 2022 earnings call later this month on August 25th, and well likely find out more about which plans will stick then. So far, Pelotons restructuring efforts have been off to a slow start, and Wall Street investors have seemed skeptical overall.

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For decades individuals with obesity have been told to embrace a diet low in calories in order to lose weight. Evidence shows that focusing on diet alone is not the answer for a subset of adults with obesity who are adherent to a clinical weight management programme.

Exercise training enhances muscle mitochondrial metabolism in diet-resistant obesity

New research published in the journal eBioMedicine challenges this deeply engrained notion that diet alone is enough to lose weight. Researchers have studied how exercise training enhances muscle mitochondrial metabolism in diet-resistant obesity.

The conclusions reached in this study could be pivotal in improving public health knowledge on how to treat obesity, lose weight and keep it off. It is hoped that the insights gained in this study will help individuals with diet-resistant obesity.

Its exciting and important work. These findings have clinical implications and reveal molecular mechanisms that will drive research for many years to come, comments the studys Senior Author Dr. Mary-Ellen Harper.

Understanding distinct obesity phenotypes is vital in gaining insight into individual variations in weight loss.

Individuals with diet-resistant obesity should focus on exercise

Diet-resistant obesity refers to the patients in the bottom 20% for the rate of weight loss following a low-calorie diet. The study suggests that these patients should prioritise exercise training because it decreases fat mass and boosts skeletal muscle metabolism.

The research team analysed clinical data from over 5,000 records and reviewed 228 files. A subset of 20 women with obesity were identified as suitable participants for a closely supervised exercise programme consisting of 18 progressive sessions using treadmills and weights done three times per week for six weeks.

Exercise preferentially improves skeletal muscle metabolism and enhances weight loss

Using bioinformatics and machine learning approaches to analyse skeletal muscle, the results indicate that exercise preferentially improves skeletal muscle metabolism and enhances weight loss capacity for individuals with obesity who are deemed diet resistant.

These are the type of patients who have suffered as a result of diet restriction; one because they have not lost weight, and two because they have likely been accused of not following diet plans.

Some individuals have enormous difficulty losing weight

For those individuals who have obesity and whove had enormous difficulty losing weight, the message for them is: You are in a group of individuals for whom exercise is particularly important. And thats really going to help you lose weight, says Dr. Ruth McPherson.

Obesity has become an endemic global problem and as a result, it has increased the likelihood of individuals developing a slew of chronic diseases.

Over 42% of American adults are obese

In Canada, two out of every three adults are overweight or obese, and in the US, over 42% of adults are obese.

Dr. Robert Dentdescribed the studys findings as the crowning glory of the research work carried out alongside Drs. Harper and McPherson over two decades. The three partners have collaborated numerous times over the years, helping to unlock the mysteries of mitochondrial energetics and the genetic predictors of weight loss.

Dr. Dent concludes: If you look at a large group of people who are overweight and trying to lose weight, they dont respond to exercise very much. But now weve found that people in this [diet-resistant] obesity phenotype really do.

What the findings are telling us is that when we see individuals with obesity who dont respond to dietary restriction, they should be shunted over to physical activity.

The study has the potential to shake up the science of weight loss and set it on a new path. It emphasises that weight loss programmes should be customised for the individual because a one-size-fits-all approach is not appropriate for those with diet-resistant obesity.

The team is currently recruiting a larger sample size to continue their research into obesity and weight loss.

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Destrehan, Louisiana couple recognized for commitment to healthy, active living

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SilverSneakers by Tivity Health, the nation's leading community fitness program for older Americans, announced today the national winner of its 18th annual SilverSneakers Member of the Year Award. The award honors a SilverSneakers member or members who inspire and motivate other seniors through health, physical activity, and community.

This year's recipient is a coupleMary and Larry St. Germain of Destrehan, LA. The St. Germains are recognized for their embodiment of wellness through movement, social engagement and community involvement.

"If we can change one person's idea about being active at our age, then we did our job of making a difference," said Larry St. Germain.

Married for 59 years, the couple is committed to staying active through SilverSneakers because of Larry's family history of heart disease and his suffering a heart attack at only 42 years old. The St. Germains have been SilverSneakers members for ten years and attend multiple classes a week at Destrehan Anytime Fitness. The couple attends SilverSneakers classes as a benefit through Humana, their Medicare Advantage plan.

"Mary and Larry St. Germain represent the great group of Member of the Year nominees who inspire and encourage others to improve their health through physical activity. We are thrilled to honor them as SilverSneakers' Member of the Year," said Richard Ashworth, president and CEO of Tivity Health. "The St. Germains exemplify the tremendous strength and commitment our members have to maintain their health and vitality."

Larry loves community engagement and often dresses up as Batman to entertain children at schools and church fairs, even working with Make-A-Wish Foundation to help make a local boy's wish come true. Recently, Mary had a knee replacement. Her doctor attributed her ability to bounce back quickly to her activity with SilverSneakers and encouraged her to get back to working out as soon as she could.

"The past 11 years have meant a lot to us. Experiencing a heart attack at 42 was a wake-up call, and I owe everything to SilverSneakers for allowing me to be as active as I am in my health right now," said Larry St. Germain. "If we can change one person's idea about being active at our age, then we did our job of making a difference."

"It's such an unbelievable, amazing feeling to receive such an honorable award it really means the world to us," said Mary St. Germain. "Our fellow gym members and teachers are family, and their votes and support made this possible."

The St. Germains will be honored alongside nine other SilverSneakers members who were selected as finalists for the award. A public online vote determined the national winner. Read more about the SilverSneakers Member of the Year winner and finalists: SilverSneakers.com/MOYAward.

Over the past two years, many SilverSneakers members have transitioned to live, instructor-led and On-Demand virtual classes to help them stay connected and keep active while also staying safe. SilverSneakers currently offers thousands of live virtual classes each week in addition to a network of over 22,000 fitness locations nationwide.

Currently, more than 18 million Americans are eligible for SilverSneakers at no additional cost through Medicare Advantage, group retiree and Medicare Supplement plans. SilverSneakers encourages members to participate in health and fitness programs through a wide variety of offerings that include strength training, aerobic workouts, and flexibility exercises designed specifically for a Medicare-eligible population. SilverSneakers members have free access to classes for all fitness levels led by SilverSneakers instructors, as well as opportunities to engage socially to help achieve optimal health.

About SilverSneakersSilverSneakers, by Tivity Health, is the nation's leading community fitness program for Medicare eligible Americans. The program was founded in 1992 and is available to more than 18 million Americans through many Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement carriers, and group retiree plans. For more information, to check eligibility or to enroll in the program or sign up for a SilverSneakers newsletter, go to silversneakers.com.

About Tivity HealthTivity Health Inc., is a leading provider of healthy life-changing solutions, including SilverSneakers, Prime Fitness and WholeHealth Living. We help adults improve their health and support them on life's journey by providing access to in-person and virtual physical activity, social, and mental enrichment programs, as well as a full suite of physical medicine and integrative health services. We continue to enhance the way we direct members along their journey to better health by delivering an insights-driven, personalized, interactive experience. Our suite of services supports health plans nationwide as they seek to reduce costs and improve health outcomes. At Tivity Health, we deliver the resources members need to live healthier, happier, more connected lives. Learn more at http://www.tivityhealth.com.

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The gift will help expand the counseling center, launch an integrative approach to mental health and wellbeing, and create the Hillel Endowment Fund.

Congressman David Trone 77 has given $10 million to Furman University, with $8.5 million dedicated to student mental health services and $1.5 million to support Furmans Hillel, the Jewish Student Association. The gift makes Trone, a 1977 Furman graduate and a member of the Board of Trustees, one of the universitys largest living donors.

As a proud alumnus of Furman University, I am honored by the opportunity to give back in a meaningful way on an issue of great personal importance, said Trone, a Democratic U.S. representative from Maryland who also is founder and co-owner of the retail chain Total Wine and More.

The $8.5 million for mental health will transform services, enabling the university to reach more students in need of care earlier, and with new approaches, making Furman a model for mental and emotional health care what Trone calls mental health fitness in higher education.

Trone has championed many mental health and addiction initiatives in Congress. He co-led the U.S. Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking, is founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, and has spoken publicly about his nephew Ian Trones death from a fentanyl overdose.

In this day and age, it is vital that we work together to break the stigma surrounding mental health, ensure tolerance in our diverse communities, and equip our students with the tools and resources to succeed, said Trone, who gave $3.5 million to Furman in 2013 to renovate and name the Trone Student Center. With this gift through the David and June Trone Family Foundation, I trust that Furman University will continue to positively impact and shape our nations future leaders.

The gift gets to the heart of The Furman Advantage and its emphasis on helping students create lives of purpose and impact, said Furman University President Elizabeth Davis.

The Furman Advantage helps students become resilient and adaptable to change in the face of adversity. Mental fitness is vital to developing these skills, ensuring our students are able to succeed academically, socially and emotionally, Furman University President Elizabeth Davis says. David and Junes generous donation clearly will make a significant difference in our students lives and in our campus community, now and for generations to come.

Mental health problems among college students have been on the rise in recent years. Several studies show that increase was made worse by the pandemic. A spring 2021 national Healthy Minds Network Study showed that 41 percent of college students screened positive for depression, and 34 percent had anxiety disorder. In a fall 2021 American College Health Association National College Health Assessment, nearly 73 percent of more than 33,000 respondents reported moderate to serious psychological distress.

In a recent survey of Furman students, 65 percent said the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted their mental health and 63 percent said it affected their loneliness and isolation.

The impact of the Trones gift will kickstart a more integrative approach to mental health and launch us on a trajectory of prioritizing wellbeing as part of a students educational pathway, said Vice President for Student Life Connie Carson.

With $1 million of the Trone gift, Furman will expand and renovate its counseling center to create more group space and areas to practice mindfulness, as well as provide more flexible space for the expansion of other services and programs. The space will be renamed the Trone Center for Mental Fitness.

Another $7.5 million will create the Trone Family Fund for Student Mental Health and Well-Being. It will fund positions to ensure a consistent level of professional staffing that adapts as methods for engaging in mental fitness change, starting with the hiring of a health and wellbeing coordinator. It also endows the position that oversees mental health and ensures the hiring of a diverse staff to reflect the student population.

But the rising need for mental health services cant be met by only hiring more counselors. The Trone gift will allow Furman to expand mental health and wellbeing services beyond the walls of a therapists office, integrating mental fitness into a variety of student activities, such as mentoring and advising. The goal is to help students develop lifelong healthy habits that promote mental wellbeing, while giving students tools and skills to help them build resilience when health challenges arise.

We want to be up front about the importance of wellbeing as foundational to a students success inside and outside the classroom, Carson said.

Programs could include peer mentoring, body image and disordered eating programs, continual screening of all student athletes, alcohol and drug prevention, sexual health, stress management skills and suicide prevention training for students, faculty and staff. Some of these can be integrated into the Pathways program, a two-year course of personal, academic and professional growth that every Furman student takes in the first and second years.

The remaining $1.5 million will create the Hillel Endowment Fund to provide permanent support to expand and enhance the Furman Hillel for a more robust Jewish life for all students and the broader community. The Hillel also provides important aspects of mental fitness by giving students a place where they feel welcomed and valued, and where they can satisfy their spiritual needs.

By creating The Hillel Endowment Fund, we are able to expand and enhance the Furman Hillel for a more robust Jewish life for all students and the broader community, June Trone said.

David and June have once again identified a tremendous need among our students, Davis said. We are grateful for their generous spirit and we applaud their leadership and their willingness to make a difference.

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