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For far too long working out has been conflated with weight loss. Even now fitness Instagram remains saturated with before-and-after collages, showing bodily changes said to result from a whole bunch of exercise programs, from strength training and Pilates to running and biking. This perpetuates one of the most pervasive myths in fitness: that the only reason to move your body is to change your body.

And thats a problem. Beauty ideals about thin bodies are rooted in racism, unattainable for many, and perpetuate bias against larger bodies that has mental and physical consequences, Jessica Thompson, a certified kettlebell instructor and wellness coach, as well as the owner and program director of GetFIT615, an anti-diet-culture gym based in Nashville, tells SELF.

People who may want to come to the gym may want to move their bodies [but] feel a lot of trauma around being in the gym because theyve been judged and stigmatized for their bodies, Thompson says.

This focus can turn off peopleespecially those in larger a bodyfrom starting with, or rejoining, fitness. The pervasive, aesthetics-based culture makes them believe theyre not enough as they are, and they need to change and fit a mold, Thompson says.

When people feel like fitness isnt for them, it excludes them from the myriad other benefits that come from regular motion, including a longer life. In fact, per a research review published in 2021 in the journal iScience, studies have found boosting the amount of physical activity can reduce the risk of an early death anywhere from 15% to 50%. Meanwhile, intentionally losing weight doesnt reliably translate into extra years.

But this doesnt mean you have to throw out the idea of progress altogether. While some people simply enjoy unstructured movementsay, walking, hiking, or dancing with no point other than enjoying the momentothers are motivated by working toward a goal. (Chances are, you might have both tendencies at different times too.)

So if the number on the scale isnt necessarily a true indicator of successor isnt what you want to prioritizehow do you know, from day to day or week to week, whether you're reaping the benefits of your fitness program? Fortunately, there are many markers of success far more potent than weight. Here, 19 better signs your fitness routine is working that have nothing to do with weight loss.

Most people just getting started with fitness have an erratic relationship with exercise, Morit Summers, an NSCA-certified personal trainer and CrossFit Level 1 trainer who owns the Brooklyn gym Form Fitness, tells SELF.

Many people are not consistent with movement, she says. One week theyll go on a really long walk, and then the next week theyll do nothing. This can make it more difficult to get into the fitness groove and even harder to hit any fitness goals you may have.

So the first goal she sets for themthe foundation upon which everything else is builtis to develop a regular movement practice. Depending on where theyre starting, it might be moving for twice a week for a month straight, then three times per week. This can vary based on the person, and it doesnt need to be hard workouts, either. Its more about creating a habitual spot for movement in your life, and then continuing to meet that on a regular basis.

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Every January I feel that this coming year could be a great year, maybe the best ever. I usually look to January as a time of positive change. If nothing else its my preferred month to do some organizing and clearing out of stuff! Even if my resolutions dont bring lasting change, at least I tried something on and brought more awareness to aspects of myself.

This year is no different in how I feel. Whats changed is that my dad dying six months ago threw me into a surprisingly intense tailspin that Im only now just working my way out of. I have no great expectations of 2022, but I still hold out a tiny bit of hope that Ill be pleasantly surprised.

Merriam-Webster defines persevere as to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult. These days, my definition of persevere is keeping my chin above the metaphorical water until the levels subside, so to speak.

Heading into the third year of the pandemic, Im wore out. Are you? First there was crippling fear and uncertainty, then there was hope for a return to normal, then differences amongst us sharpened and divided us, now there are shortages again and everyone is out sick, and what next? Its exhausting for us individually and collectively.

And so much loss in so many ways for so many of us. Grief and sadness abound, even as we are purchasing, renovating, traveling, enjoying, socializing and acting like were done with COVID-19 even though its not done with us. (Life and its accompanying range of experiences truly never cease to amaze me!)

For me, the last six months after my father died have been some of the most difficult and stressful of my life. Finally, it feels like Im turning a corner. But in persevering Ive learned much:

Perseverance sounds strong, noble and courageous, but its far from pretty. Its more like, what can I do to survive and move forward? We may get through it, but we dont always necessarily do it the way we intended, or perfectly, or gracefully. More likely not.

Perseverance might take a toll. In the last six months, Ive allowed myself to falter in ways detrimental to my well-being, such as not exercising consistently or not writing regularly (you may or may not have noticed my six-month-long break from this column.) Even daily walking, my go-to for grounding and head clearing, has become an effort instead of habit.

Perseverance often has no clear end point. Its one thing to reach a goal, such as running a marathon, with a specific end date or result. Its another thing to move through a pandemic, or the loss of a loved one, or a break-up, when its impossible to know of a certain end. It can feel endless. But, as I tell myself often, this too shall pass.

So how about for this year, alongside our New Years resolutions, our 30-day resets, our optimism, hope and relief at surviving 2021, we can commit, resolve and appreciate our remarkable ability to persevere. Lets accept right now what this year will throw at us, be aware that were most likely going to experience the good, the bad and the ugly, and know that we can only control how we react and nothing more.

Lets face the challenges, embrace the good moments, and show up for all of it in the best way possible. Lets be compassionate and patient with ourselves and others. We have an amazing capacity to endure, we are stronger than we think and we can handle so much more than we give ourselves credit for!

Happy New Year 2022 . . . Im ready, are you?

By Pritam Potts

Coach Pritam Potts is a writer and strength coach. After 16+ years of training athletes and clients of all ages as co-owner of Edmonds-based Advanced Athlete LLC, she now lives in Dallas, Texas. She writes about health &fitness, grief & loss, love & life at http://www.advancedathlete.com.

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One of my favorite things about working out is the feeling of freedom it can give you. If youre a runner or a bicyclist, this can manifest in rather literal waysthe open road before you, the tiny spot behind you marking how far youve traveled. But its not just about the physicality of being free. A good run, a solid lifting session, or a sweaty HIIT workout can change your perspective, opening up your mind to the possibilities not only of what your body is capable of, but the world around you as well.

All that being said, for many, the world of fitness can be far more limiting than freeing. In gyms, on social media, and in other fitness-dedicated spaces, the focus on what our bodies look like can make it hard for those with bodies that dont conform to narrowly defined norms to feel like they belong. For far too long, people with larger bodies have been met with limitations, judgment, and intimidation in spaces designed to help us all reach our potentials.

Thats why Im so excited to introduce our first editorial package of 2022, the Future of Fitness Issue. In this digital issues articles and essays, when we say future were not talking about the latest fitness trackers or streaming workout equipment. Were talking about the people who are changing the landscape of an industry that has, for too long, excluded many. Over the past few years, thanks to the body positivity movement as well as other thoughtful explorations that have challenged complacent ideas about weight and size, weve seen an important shift in how we discuss larger bodies. But fitness spaces can be a final frontier in a particular strain of body discrimination, where anti-fat bias and weight-related stigma are entrenched in our collective understanding of what it means to be fit. Its time to break free from this limited view. The future of fitness is about making space for everyone to feel welcome. So in this package, were celebrating the people who are helping get us there.

For the digital issue we partnered with activist, yogi, and all-around fearless fitness personality Jessamyn Stanley, who is our January cover star. Stanley has been a champion of yoga for all for years, and Ive been a fan of her work for a long time. Stanley and photographer Beth Garrabrant do an incredible job illustrating the issues feature article, journalist and author Kelsey Millers The Relentless Reality of Anti-Fatness in Fitness. Its an excellently researched backstory on just how deeply our fitness ideals are rooted in anti-fatness. You can also catch Stanley as one of our inaugural 2022 SELF Future of Fitness Advisory Board members; for this years class, we chose 10 trainers and experts who are working hard to end anti-fat stigma in the fitness world in order to make gyms, clubs, and the overall world of wellness much more welcoming to all. And Stanley, one of our regular SELF columnists, has also written some great advice on the practical ways trainers, gym owners, and other fitness professionals can practice meaningful fat allyship in her piece 6 Ways Fitness Instructors Can Check Their Anti-Fat Bias.

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How has getting older changed your perspective on fitness? Ill be 48 soon and I noticed that last year, I saw a huge drop in my speed and agility. It was hard for me to deal with from an emotional standpoint. Because of my ego and self-confidence, it was difficult to accept. Im several steps slower, but I continue to work out every day. Im stronger than I ever was even when I was at my peak in my mid-20s.

What does your workout routine consist of? I simply rotate body parts. Some days are more designed for strength-building with a heavy lift, others with a high rep for toning and more of a high heart rate-based focus. So, I lift heavy for chest and back on Mondays, its heavy on legs on Tuesdays, followed by abs and attack bike, shoulders on Wednesday, followed by agility circuit, then arms on Thursday, followed with an ab circuit. Then its high rep legs again on Friday, and high rep chest and back on Saturday.

Whats a normal day of eating for you? For me, its not about what I eat, but what I dont eat. In the last five years, my New Years resolution is always about cutting something out. This past year, I cut out mayonnaise, which was really tough to give up. Im trying to limit my dairy and red meat as much as possible. The one thing Im nervous about, because Im still wrapping my head around it, is giving up cheese for 2022.

Do you take any vitamins or supplements? No vitamins but I take a ton of supplements. A buddy of mine owns a company called JYM Supplement Science [www.Jymsupplementscience.com] and Im a true disciple because I cant deny the results.

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Dont cut too much out of your diet because that basically takes the joy out of eating and youll feel deprived. Ill never be super-ripped again and Im okay with that because Im still having cocktails or a couple of cookies after dinner.

Go outside! I still play soccer a couple of times a week as well as beach volleyball and golf. Even at my advanced age, Im still playing sports with guys who are in their 20s and 30s and Im holding my own. Being outside gives you a great overall attitude.

Work out with friends. Ive got a great group of workout dudes and Ive never worked out as hard as Im doing now. I used to relish working out by myself, but I really got into a whole new groove with these three dudes. Im so appreciative of these guys and were like a little family. Were getting results and its good. We have friendly competitiveness and dumb conversations that range from movies to kids to nannies, and the whole time were in there grinding.

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The beginning of a new year is usually when people kick off one or more nutrition challenges Dry Jan. or #30DaysOfPaleo being the big ones in January. Another one thats gained popularity is Veganuary.

A challenge marked by carnivores going vegan for the month, Veganuary promises a number of benefits like increased energy, clearer skin, improved digestion, and reduced inflammation, to name just a few.

But is going vegan for 30 days a good plan for people who want to meet certain fitness goals or lose weight? Below, nutritionists tackle this Q.

Lets get this out of the way right now: It is absolutely possible to have a vegan diet and reach your fitness goals. And thats true whether youre going vegan for 30 days or life.

But regardless of length of time, it likely will require some tracking.

According to Esther Avant, ACE-certified personal trainer and certified nutrition coach at Esther Avant Wellness Coaching, most exercisers who adopt a vegan diet would benefit from tracking their calories, macronutrients, or, at least, protein intake.

One of the most important considerations on a vegan diet, especially if you have specific fitness goals, is protein intake, she explains. Protein is important for a multitude of reasons, not the least of which is to help with muscle growth and retention.

Because many animal products are very good sources of lean protein, eliminating those as an option often means a drastic decrease in total protein, she notes. Not ideal considering that active individuals generally need somewhere between 0.5 and 0.9 grams of protein per pound of body weight.

But it *is* possible to get enough protein while vegan.

Pairing specific foods with complementary amino acid profiles and using a plant-based protein supplement can help you get enough protein to support your fitness goals, she explains. (See 10 vegan protein sources here).

Yeppp, it is possible to be vegan and tackle your weight loss goals at the same time!

But (and this is important!), Going vegan is absolutely not necessary to lose weight, says Avant.

Actually, any weight loss you may experience while vegan has more to do with overall decreased calorie intake not cutting out animal products, according to Jaramillo.

Many experience a decrease in weight when vegan because the diet naturally limits saturated and trans fats, which typically contain a lot of calories, she explains.

However, she notes that some people who go vegan gain weight because their fat intake increases drastically, and fats are more calorically dense than protein or carbs.

Generally, tracking your caloric intake for the first 2 weeks as a vegan can help you become familiar with exactly how many calories are in all the new plant-based foods youre consuming.

Put simply, veganism is eating only foods *without* animal-based products.

Unlike vegetarians, vegans also avoid common ingredients like eggs, butter, cheese, milk, and honey. Yep, even though they arent meat.

Most vegan diets are high in the following:

However, what two vegans eat can be as varied as what two carnivores eat!

Registered dietitian nutritionist Shena Jaramillo MS, RD, founder of Peace & Nutrition explains, What someone eats while vegan really depends on their approach to veganism.

Some people will simply opt for pre-prepped convenience vegan items (like Oreos!), which contain a lot of sodium and sugar, she says. While others will choose to limit processed foods, and instead primarily munch on whole foods.

Heres what to keep in mind as youre stepping into your own personal vegan experience.

Some choose a new diet as a way of seeking accountability. Others might do it out of sheer curiosity.

As for why someone would choose a vegan challenge, specifically? Reasons range from caring about the environment and the animals to cutting costs to cutting pounds, says Avant.

And sometimes people do it because they watched a documentary, listened to a podcast, read an article, or talked to a friend or family member about it, she says.

Regardless, you should know your W-H-Y before the first day.

The more thought you give to what you actually want to get out of the experience, the more likely you are to be successful, says Avant.

There is no way to know exactly how your body is going to respond to ditching whole food groups, and replacing them with others. Still, there are a number of happy health and habitual side effects that can benefit your fitness or weight loss goals.

For instance, Veganuary encourages people to look at the food labels to make sure they are following a vegan diet.

This has the added benefit of showing someone what micro and macronutrients theyre getting, which can help them meet the macronutrient- or calorie-intake goals best suited toward their weight loss goals, Avant explains.

Going vegan also promotes meal creativity. What are you going to eat now that Meat Lasagna Monday and Turkey Taco Tuesday are on a hiatus? Youll have to get innovative.

Going vegan can be beneficial because it usually requires creativity and a lot of in-home meal prep, says Jaramillo. As it goes, homemade meals are usually more dense in micronutrients than restaurant items, which can support overall energy.

There are a handful of micronutrients that many vegans are often lacking, according to Avant.

These include:

Being aware of these possible deficiencies and planning for them can be incredibly helpful, because it allows you to choose to supplement or just choose foods high in them, she says.

And if youre already deficient in these nutrients? Talk with your healthcare professional before trying Veganuary they may recommend against it.

One of the biggest mistakes people make when going vegan for the month of January (or whatever 30-day window you choose) is having no idea what theyre going to do come February 1.

You want to go vegan for a month but what do you want to do after that?, asks Avant. A month is long enough for your body to adjust to this new way of eating, she says.

Reintroducing too many different foods (eggs, meat, butter, milk, etc.) at once can lead to uncomfortable GI symptoms.

Her recommendation: Think of January like an elimination diet. At the end of the month, systematically reintroduce animal products so you can learn as much as possible about how individual foods make you feel, she says.

Being strategic can help you pinpoint foods/categories of food that dont agree with you that you may choose to continue avoiding without arbitrarily deeming all animal products off-limits indefinitely.

True, this reintroduction phase may prolong the process, but it will help you get as much as possible out of this little experiment.

Bottom line: Trying Veganuary or any other 30-day vegan window does present its challenges. But you can succeed through proper planning, realistic adjustments, and proactivity for when its over.

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Garmins 2021 connected fitness report has provided insight into how consumers have stayed active amid a global pandemic.

From data collected through smartwatches, Garmin saw the number of indoor activities logged by its users double year-over-year. The Kansas-based company also reported a 9.5% uptick in outdoor activities in 2021 compared to the year prior.

Standout year-over-year growth for specific activities:

Consumers in North America participated in 34% more yoga activities and 28.5% more on bikes, while Eastern Europe saw an 85% uptick in yoga and a 66% increase in cycling.

South America reported a 125% spike in breathwork activities and an 87% increase in cycling.

Garmin posted $1.19 billion in revenue in Q3 2021, a 7% increase year-over-year. The performance was driven by the companys fitness segment, which generated $342.3 million in revenue during the quarter, up 4% compared to the same quarter a year earlier.

However, operating income was $283 million in Q3, an 11% decline compared to Q3 2020.

Garmin projects full-year revenue to reach roughly $4.9 billion, with growth in all segments.

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A total of 340 pounds.

This is the weight that a soldier must deadlift to earn 100 points on the maximum deadlift ACFT event. Is this an attainable goal for a soldier who weighs 110 pounds? What about a 13.5 meter power throw? Is this an attainable goal for a 5-foot-3 Soldier?

As the Army continues to navigate challenges to fully implement its new physical fitness test, measuring soldiers individual levels of fitness is no longer at the forefront. Using the current ACFT grading scale a small 110-pound soldier could deadlift the same 170 pounds as a soldier weighing 170 pounds and earn the same score. Are these two soldiers equally fit? One could argue that the ACFT sets larger individuals up for success, while it remains an uphill battle for smaller individuals, regardless of their fitness level.

We wrote this article because we believe that the Army needs a scoring system that assesses minimal combat readiness while rewarding individual fitness.

If the Army wants to continue to score soldiers based on body weight capability and not fitness level, then the Army has accomplished its objective with its potential new evaluation system. According to an Army.mil article on March 22, 2021, the potential new evaluation system may have five performance categories: green, bronze, silver, gold, and platinum. The categories will be developed based on ACFT performance by male and female soldiers.

We can do better! The new scoring system needs to be normalized by body weight and scored based on physiological gender differences.

U.S. soldiers conduct the Sprint-Drag-Carry exercise for the Army Combat Fitness Test at the Hohenfels Training Area in Germany, Oct. 18, 2019. (Spc. Julian Padua/Army)

Our goal is to offer some thoughts to move us closer to an effective solution to the ACFT scoring system. The Army needs a scoring system that is chartable and easily calculated. The Army needs a scoring system that motivates soldiers to improve their fitness level through attainable goals.

The friction begins with the ACFTs resistance exercises: the 3-Rep Maximum Deadlift, the Standing Power Throw and the Sprint-Drag-Carry events. The Army requires a soldier weighing 110 pounds to deadlift a minimum of 140 pounds to score 60 points on the ACFT. The Army requires the same minimum standard for a soldier that weighs 170 pounds. While both soldiers pass the event, the scores fail to provide soldiers and leaders at all levels with insight into individual fitness. Under the current system, there is little motivation for a 110-pound soldier to max the deadlift given the current scoring scale. Thats over three times the soldiers body weight. To put that performance into perspective, 340 pounds is only 30 pounds short of world record-tying 370 pounds for a 110-pound female at a one max repetition. Keep in mind, the Army asks for three repetitions at 340lbs for 100 points!

A common notion is mass moves mass. But how do we know which soldiers are pound-for-pound more fit? In the deadlift scenario, it appears that the 110-pound soldier is more fit, as that individual deadlifted 30 pounds more than their body weight. The heavier soldier receives a higher score, but only lifts their body weight. Something is amiss and seems unfair when leaders rack and stack based on the current evaluation system.

Our solution is a scoring system that accounts for both combat requirements and individual fitness levels. We propose splitting the resistance exercises 100 points into two categories: Combat Requirements and Individual Fitness Assessment. That method would allocate a portion of the 100 points toward combat readiness and a portion to a soldiers Performance to Weight Ratio (PWR).

The PWR is a coined term that describes the ratio of a raw measure and a weight. Mathematically, the PWR divides the soldiers weight lifted, distance thrown or time-to-complete by the soldiers weight. We believe the result is a fair assessment that addresses combat readiness and individual performance.

U.S. Army Reserve Command Sgt. Maj. Ted Copeland performs the Army Combat Fitness Test at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 25, 2019. (Master Sgt. Michel Sauret/Army)

The combat requirement score would be awarded as pass/fail. Soldiers should receive all points (50 points) for lifting a minimum required weight, or no points for failing to achieve the minimum standard. Soldiers would be awarded the remaining number of points (50) based on individual fitness. We recommend that aggregate ACFT data is used when determining fitness level percentiles which will result in points awarded for individual fitness. For purposes of our MDL example, we used the fitness industrys Strength-to-Weight Ratio standards to award individual fitness level points.

The deadlifts PWR scoring works as follows when comparing the fitness performance of the 110-pound soldier to the 170-pound soldier who both successfully complete the three-repetition deadlift at 170 pounds. Under the current scoring system, both score a 64/100. Our proposed scoring system awards 50 points for achieving the basic Army requirement of deadlifting 140 pounds, then distributes the remaining 50 points based on this proposed score chart.

In practice, a female, 110-pound solider with a MDL PWR of 1.3 now earns a score of 88 while the 170-pound female soldier with a MDL PWR of 1 earns a 73. Of course, this is just an example, but these scores are fair, pass the common-sense test and should, at the very least, be based on gender. Similar PWRs should be used for the Standing Power Throw and Sprint-Drag-Carry events.

Because of the score above, units can fairly rack and stack based more on fitness and less on the impact that a soldiers weight has on ACFTs weighted exercises. The new proposed score reflects readiness and individual fitness. In addition, soldiers may be more motivated to improve individual fitness by feasibly attaining a higher PWR on resistance exercises compared to the current one scale fits all sizes ACFT standards.

Lt. Col. Robert Craig is an Army infantry officer and operational analyst. He is a Level II CrossFit certified instructor and has been coaching functional fitness in military and civilian gyms since 2008. His operational assignments include platoon leader, company commander and combat analyst. His deployments include Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iris Gold, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He holds masters degrees in civil engineering and operations research.

Maj. Maria Smith is an Army finance and comptroller officer. Her operational assignments include detachment executive officer, brigade budget analyst, and detachment commander. She holds a masters degree in applied mathematics and is currently conducting research on body composition and the ACFT.

Capt. Shane Smith is an Army engineer officer and fitness enthusiast. His operational assignments include platoon leader, company executive officer, brigade assistant operations officer, and company commander. He holds a masters degree in applied mathematics.

The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not reflect the position of the U.S. Military Academy, the Department of the Army, or the Department of Defense.

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Google TVs director of product management Rob Caruso has outlined what the companys plans are for its TV operating system in 2022 in a new interview with Protocol. While Caruso stopped short of making any specific feature announcements, he said that the company is interested in offering fitness and video conferencing services though Google TV, and better smart home controls.

Caruso called fitness a big area of exploration, and cited Androids recent smart home control changes (which, for example, made them easily accessible from a phones power menu) as a clue for what might come to Google TV. Zoom was cited as a potential addition to the platform (Googles own Duo video calling service is already available), and he said Google is also interested in expanding the amount of free live programming available on its platform.

Caruso also spoke to the situation with Netflix on Google TV. Although the video streaming service is supported on Googles platform, it doesnt make use of some of its advanced features. Protocol notes that Netflix shows cant be added to Google TVs OS-level watchlist, for example. Caruso didnt promise that this will change, but said that he hopes the situation will improve as Google builds worthwhile new features into its OS.

Although Googles TV operating system doesnt typically get as much attention as its Android mobile OS, its still used by millions of devices around the world. As of this month, Google says there are around 110 million Android TV devices in use globally, and that seven of the top 10 smart TV manufacturers use its software. This includes both Android TV itself, as well as devices running the newer Google TV launcher alongside it.

The areas of focus are similar to what are available on competing smart TV platforms from Apple and Amazon. Apples Fitness Plus service allows you to stream workouts to an Apple TV, and Zoom is available on some of Amazons TV devices. But given the huge reach of Googles TV operating system, it would be good to see it reach parity with these other services.

No firm release dates for any of these new features were provided, but Caruso said that he hopes some might be introduced at some point later this year.

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New Years came and went, and boy does time fly! Were already more than two weeks into January, and as some of you may know, todays the day when many people drop their New Years resolutions and return to their regular lifestyles. Its why today is known as Quitters Day or the Ditch New Years Resolution Day. So, in case you find yourself walking down the same path again and lacking motivation, perhaps all you need is the right app, or set of apps, to keep you on the right track.

Below youll find a list of some of the best 3rd party mobile apps designed for fitness enthusiasts. Samsung Health should need no introduction at this point, but customers can complete their experience with the addition of apps such as Strava, RunKeeper, MapMyRun, Argus Mini Fitness Tracker, Workout Trainer, and Sworkit Fitness.

Save for the latter app, theyre all available for download from the Galaxy Store, and theyre compatible with Galaxy smartphones and/or smartwatches.

Below you can find download links and a short description for each app. Theyre available for free, so you dont have to spend a dime to stay in shape and get motivated.

Whats your New Years resolution, and if it has to do with fitness, have you held on to your promises? Has your Samsung device helped you do so? And whats your favorite fitness app to keep you motivated? Let us know in the comment section below.

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It has been a long and winding road during the pandemic for gym chain giant Planet Fitness, and its efforts to get through to the other side of the health mess shows.

"I am extremely happy to say we lost no gyms in the pandemic. The industry lost 22% of the gyms open, closed permanently. We lost none," Planet Fitness CEO Chris Rondeau said on Yahoo Finance Live.

Planet Fitness currently operates 2,254 locations in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico and Australia.

The same resilience can't be said for the likes of 24 Hour Fitness and New York Sports club owner Town Sports, which were forced to file for bankruptcy. Many smaller boutique gyms all the rage pre-pandemic have been forced to downsize or have vanished.

Rondeau is now stepping on the gas to plot Planet Fitness' post-pandemic life.

The company said this week it will spend $800 million to acquire its largest franchisee Sunshine Fitness. Sunshine will add more than 100 company-operated locations to the Planet Fitness portfolio, mostly in the South.

A customer wears a face mask as they lift weights while working out inside a Planet Fitness Inc. gym as the location reopens after being closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, on March 16, 2021 in Inglewood, California. - Los Angeles County is allowing fitness centers and gyms to reopen for indoor workouts at ten percent capacity with customers wearing face masks under Covid-19 public health guidelines. (Photo by Patrick T. FALLON / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

After the deal closes in the first quarter, Planet Fitness expects that 10% of its locations will be company-operated rather than francisee-led.

"Those franchisees have been some of our best-performing in the system," Rondeau said of the Sunshine deal.

By and large, the deal reinforced what continues to mostly be a bull case for Planet Fitness shares on Wall Street.

"We believe investors should appreciate that Planet Fitness has 1) a capital-light, low-risk, defensible model with attractive pricing, 2) a large and growing unit presence, 3) an advertising flywheel and expanding affinity network, and 4) enhanced digital strategies that reduce friction," said Jefferies analyst Randal Konik.

Konik rates Planet Fitness shares at Buy.

Brian Sozzi is an editor-at-large and anchor at Yahoo Finance. Follow Sozzi on Twitter @BrianSozzi and on LinkedIn.

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