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These Assault Bike Workouts will help you to drastically improve your engine and mental strength. The assault bike is a brutally effective machine that only seems to get worse the fitter you get.

Beginning with 3 calories on the Assault Air Bike, rest until 1:00 then add 3 additional calories every minute on the minute until failure to complete designated calories. Complete 3 calories the first minute for round one, then rest until 1:00. Complete 6 calories in one minute for round two, 9 calories for round three, and so on.

For Time

After each 2-minute interval, if the 5-mile goal is not met, perform:

The athlete must perform 2-minutes on the air bike. After the 2 minutes are up, if the 5-mile target distance is not yet complete, the athlete must get off of the air bike and perform the air squats, push-ups, and sit-ups. Then, immediately start the next 2-minute air bike interval. Repeat until a cumulative 5-mile distance is completed. Score is the total time it takes to complete the cumulative 5 miles.

5 Rounds for Time

Assault Bike monitor must be reset each round. Someone else may reset your monitor for you. For burpees, athlete must drop to chest-to-ground, hop up, jump, stand tall, and clap overhead.

AMRAP in 20 minutes

Cash In:

Then, AMRAP of:

Finally, Cash Out:

1bear complexconsists of: 1 power clean, 1 front squat, 1 push press, 1 back squat, and 1 push press.

5 Rounds for Max Calories

Every 5 minutes, perform:

With a running clock, perform max calorie Bike for 30 seconds every 5 minutes for five rounds.

Scoreis the total calories completed before the 25-minute time cap expires.

9-15-21 Reps for Time

With a running clock, as fast as possible perform the prescribed work in the order written. Athlete must accomplish 9 calorie Assault Airbike and 9 Handstand Push-Ups before moving on to 15 reps of each movement and so on.

Scoreis the time on the clock when the last round of Handstand Push-Ups is completed.

For Time

Round 1:

Round 2:

Round 3:

Round 4:

Round 5:

Round 6:

5 Rounds for Time

With a running clock, as fast as possible perform the prescribed work in the order written for 5 rounds.

Scoreis the time on the clock when the last round of Sit-Ups is completed.

10 Rounds for Time

5 Rounds for Time

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Apr. 3Don't you just love it when health experts tell us that we would feel better, lose weight faster and be overall healthier if we would just get a good night's sleep?

Great advice, but one question: Do these guys think that insomnia is a choice? Do they suppose we go to bed planning to toss and turn for hours with a tsunami of worrisome thoughts flooding through our brains? And then intentionally wake up at 2 a.m. and not be able to get back to sleep?

I would sleep like a baby if I could. But the older I get the more elusive it becomes. I remember sleeping. I used to love to sleep. It was something I did every night usually the minute my head hit the pillow. And I wouldn't wake up until I heard the birds chirping the next morning.

These days trying to get to sleep and staying asleep for seven or eight hours is about as difficult as fitting into a size 4 pair of jeans something I can no longer do because I've gained weight probably because I'm not sleeping so well. That, and ice cream.

A friend of mine once told me that all post-menopausal middle-aged women have trouble sleeping. The more sleep deprived we are, the grumpier we get. That explains a lot.

They say people who are sleep deprived are as dangerous behind the wheel of a car as someone who's had a few too many drinks.

I don't doubt it. When I don't get enough rest, I have trouble even operating my vacuum cleaner, let alone a motor vehicle.

I have never seen anybody get a ticket for driving while sleep deprived (DWSD), but if that happened to me, I would hope for a post-menopausal middle-aged judge so maybe she could empathize.

There are plenty of remedies out there to help a person get to sleep. Cashing in on the sleep deprivation industry is probably as lucrative as the diet business.

I prefer, however, to avoid chemical solutions and other wackadoodle fixes. I go more for natural approaches, such as a glass of almond milk and a banana before bed, listening to soothing music or meditating. And all of these things have an effect, which is a blessing.

Unfortunately, there's no guarantee that when I wake up in the morning I won't still be grouchy. I guess that's another issue.

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Avoid falling into diets that promise magic solutions to lose weight quickly. Or fad diets, which have pros but many cons.

Multiple options are constantly being advertised for weight loss. Some low-carbohydrate diets or those that emphasize the consumption of some food in particles that give it magical powers or special supplements are offered, among many others.

With so many weight loss options, how do you know which one might work for you?

Better evaluate the diets until you find the right one, or better yet get a personalized eating plan like the one that MyDiet can give you.

Here are some suggestions when choosing a weight loss program recommended by the Mayo Clinic:

Before starting a weight loss program, consider:

An effective program is one in which the weight loss is gradual and you manage to maintain the weight once the program is finished.

It is recommended that you lose 1/2 to 2 pounds (230 to 900 grams) per week.

In some cases, in some Medically Supervised Weight Loss Programs you may lose more weight.

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While youre receiving treatment for cancer, some of the drugs you take can cause painful sores to develop inside your mouth. You can also get them if youve had a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant as part of your cancer care.

Although they often heal on their own, these mouth sores can make it uncomfortable to eat and talk. Well discuss what you can do to relieve the pain and prevent them from getting worse.

Mouth sores can be a common side effect of cancer treatment. The condition, known as stomatitis or mucositis, is an inflammation of the tissues inside your mouth.

Whitish, ulcer-like sores can form on your cheeks, gums, lips, tongue, or on the roof or floor of your mouth. Even if you dont develop mouth ulcers, you may have patches that feel inflamed and painful, as if theyve been burned.

Anyone who is receiving chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant can develop mouth sores as a side effect of these treatments.

If you have dry mouth or gum disease, or if your teeth and gums are not well taken care of, you may be at a higher risk of getting mouth sores during your treatment. Women and people who smoke or drink alcohol are also at a higher risk, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation.

If youre receiving chemotherapy, the sores could begin forming anywhere from 5 days to 2 weeks after your treatment. Depending on the specific cause, the sores could go away on their own in a few weeks, or they could last longer.

Its important to find ways to manage your pain and to watch for signs of an infection. Cancer-related mouth sores can lead to weight loss, dehydration, and other serious complications.

Cancer cells can grow very quickly. The aim of cancer treatment is to stop or slow down that growth. The cells in the mucous membranes lining your mouth are also fast-growing cells, so cancer treatments affect them, too.

Cancer treatments also keep the cells in your mouth from being able to repair themselves efficiently when theyre damaged.

Radiation therapy can also damage the glands in your mouth that make saliva. A dry mouth is more susceptible to infections that cause mouth sores.

Chemotherapy and radiation can both change the microbiome in your mouth, upsetting the balance between good and bad bacteria. The growth of harmful bacteria in your mouth can also lead to mouth sores.

Sometimes cancer treatments suppress your immune system, which may make it more likely that youll get a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection that causes mouth sores. An older infection (such as the herpes simplex virus) can also suddenly flare up again.

If youve had a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant, sores may be a sign that youve developed a condition known as graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).

When this happens, the cells in your body are attacking the transplanted cells as though they were an unhealthy invader. According to research published in Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry, short-term (acute) GVHD occurs in 50 to 70 percent of stem cell transplant cases and longer-term (chronic) GVHD is seen in 30 to 50 percent of cases.

The form of GVHD that causes mouth sores is usually mild, and doctors often treat it with corticosteroid medications.

Its important to talk with your doctor if you develop mouth sores after a stem cell transplant, as some kinds of GVHD can turn serious if left untreated.

There is a good chance that youll experience mouth sores at some point during your cancer treatment. Researchers estimate that 20 to 40 percent of those who have chemotherapy and 80 percent of those who have high-dose chemotherapy will develop mucositis afterward.

Still, there are steps you and your cancer care team can take to lower your risk, reduce the severity of the sores, and promote faster healing.

About a month before your cancer treatment begins, schedule an appointment with your dentist to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy. If you have cavities, broken teeth, or gum disease, its important to come up with a dental treatment plan to take care of these conditions so they dont lead to infections later, when your immune system may be vulnerable.

If you wear braces or dentures, ask your dentist to check the fit and remove any part of the device you dont need during your treatment.

Its very important to maintain good oral hygiene practices throughout your treatment to lower your risk of infection. Brush and floss gently but regularly, avoiding any painful areas. You can also ask your dentist whether a mouth rinse with fluoride is advisable in your case.

For certain kinds of chemotherapy (bolus 5fluorouracil chemotherapy and some high-dose therapies), your healthcare team may give you ice chips to chew for 30 minutes before your treatment. This type of cold therapy can lower your risk of getting mouth sores later.

During treatment of some blood cancers, doctors may give you injections of palifermin, also known as human keratinocyte growth factor-1 (KGF-1), to prevent mouth sores.

If youre scheduled to receive high-dose chemotherapy or radiotherapy, your cancer care team may prepare your mouth using low-level laser therapy beforehand to keep you from getting mouth sores.

For people who have radiation therapy for head and neck cancers, doctors may prescribe this medicated mouthwash to minimize mouth sores.

The length of time your mouth sores may last depends on the specific cancer treatment youve had. Here are some estimates broken down by treatment:

You may notice symptoms anywhere between a few days and a few weeks after your cancer treatment. Heres what you may see and feel as mucositis develops:

You may notice that the sores become slightly crusty as they heal. Its important to keep track of your symptoms and let your oncologist know if the sores arent healing on their own.

Contact your doctor right away if you:

Untreated mouth sores can lead to malnutrition, dehydration, and life-threatening infections.

There are a few different ways that you can help mouth sores heal and avoid prolonger pain or an infection.

While the sores are healing, its very important to keep the inside of your mouth clean to prevent an infection from developing.

The National Cancer Institute recommends that you gently clean your teeth every 4 hours and just before you go to sleep at night. Here are a few tips to consider:

If the pain from mouth sores is interfering with your ability to eat and drink, your doctor may treat the condition with a opioid mouthwash or one containing doxepin or lidocaine.

To ease discomfort and keep your mouth from feeling dry, you may want to try rinsing with a mild saltwater or baking soda solution. Heres how to make each of them:

Your cancer care team may recommend that you use a lubricating liquid (artificial saliva) to moisten the inside of your mouth if dryness is a problem. These liquids are usually gel-like. They coat your mouth with a thin film to help ease discomfort and promote healing.

Some people have found it useful to rinse with a blend of medications called the magic mouthwash. Formulas for this mouthwash vary, but most of them include a combination of medications to treat different symptoms, including:

Magic or miracle mouthwash solutions usually have to be prescribed by a doctor and prepared by a pharmacist, although some people mix up an over-the-counter version at home.

There isnt enough research to say for sure whether magic mouthwash works. If you think youd like to try it, talk with your oncologist or a healthcare professional about whether its a good idea for you.

Here are a few more things you can try at home that may help ease pain from mouth sores:

Mouth sores are one of the most common side effects of cancer treatment. Shortly after chemotherapy, radiation, or transplant treatments, painful, ulcer-like sores can form on the inside of your mouth.

These sores may go away on their own. If they dont, its important to seek medical treatment for them because they can lead to very serious complications.

Before you start cancer treatments, visit a dentist to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy. Keeping up good dental hygiene practices during and after cancer treatment will help limit mouth sores.

If the sores are keeping you from eating and drinking, talk with your oncologist about medications could relieve the pain and speed up the healing process, so you can enjoy a better quality of life during treatment.

Its really important to keep track of any sores in your mouth so you can reach out to your healthcare team if they dont improve. Sores that deepen or worsen can lead to serious even life-threatening complications.

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COVID Vaccine Update

As of Feb. 11, an individual who accompanies a person age 75 or older to one of four mass vaccination sites to receive the vaccine will be eligible to receive the vaccine too, if they have an appointment booked. Both the companion and the individual age 75 or older must have an appointment for the same day, and both individuals must be present. Only one companion is permitted. The companion must attest that they are accompanying the individual to the appointment.

Hotline Information

The governor has opened a phone line to help those that are 75 and older with scheduling appointments that do not have access to the vaccine.

It is open Monday-Fridayfrom 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and is only for those 75 and older. You can dial 211 and then choose the "for help with scheduling an appointment" option.

More and more appointments/locations are opening up. A location at Natick Mall will be opening up at the end of February.

Anyone having an issue can also call the COA office at 508-651-7858, and we will assist you as best we can.

Here is some information that can help you schedule an appointment.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccination-locations(search by zip code or map location).

Need a New Mask?

The COA has a supply of masks. If you need a new one, please contact the office and we will make arrangements to get one to you.

Exercise classes

Now you can start exercising at the beginning or end of the day. Your first class is free.

Every Thursday, join us for a weekly walk at 10 a.m. Meet us at the Holliston Rail Trail at the Gazebo. Weather permitting.

Vinyasa Yoga

Mondays, 9-10 a.m.

Tone and Stretch

Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

NEW - Zumba Gold

Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.

Cardio, Core and More

Fridays, 11-11:45 a.m.

Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link and instructions. Contact the COA (508-651-7858 or coaprograms@sherbornma.org) for details.

Sand for Seniors

Are you in need of sand and salt this winter?

The Sherborn COA, along with Sherborn DPW, are happy to assist you in delivering SAND FOR SENIORS.

If you are a senior living in Sherborn and could use some sand this winter for your walkways, give us a call. We have a limited number of 5-gallon buckets that will be filled with a sand/salt mixture from the DPW garage and delivered right to your home sometime in the coming weeks by a team of dedicated volunteers and staff.

Supplies are limited, so please contact the COA office if you want to be put on the list for delivery. Call us at 508-651-7858 or email coaprograms@sherbornma.org the following information: Your name, address, and if you already have a bucket that needs refilling or if youre in need of a new bucket. Also, indicate where you would like the bucket left.

Join the Friends of the COA

The Friends of the Sherborn Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization established in 2008 by the late Peggy Sacuto, was a longtime Sheborn resident an advocate for older adults. The Friends mission is to assist and work closely with the Sherborn COA.

Additionally, The Friends fundraise for programs, events, projects, facilities or support services for Sherborns older adults, their families and caregivers. They help to supplement the town budget which allows us to provide more offerings during the year.

They have openings for new members. Anyone that is interested in learning more about the Friends are welcome to contact one of the board members or attend an upcoming Friends board meeting. Would you like to learn more about the Friends? Contact Audrey Raycroft on how you can become involved. Her email address is: araycroft@comcast.net or call her at 508-954-2647.

Firewood for Seniors

The firewood program for those 65 and over has begun. If you are 65 and over you can order firewood (1/3 cord) on a first-come, first-serve basis and the Mens Group known as the Nipmucs will deliver it to your home. The cost is $80 for 1/3 cord. For those under 65, you can call and have your name placed on a waiting list. Your cost is $115 for the 1/3 cord.

Please call the Council on Aging office at 508-651-7858 as they will help coordinate the delivery.

The Nipmucs are looking for men to help them split wood in the Town Forest. You can contact Charlie Williams at 508-395-9049 to sign up to help. It's a great way to exercise and get some fresh air.

Sherborn Library news

The Sherborn Library now has an outdoor book drop open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A huge thank you to the Friends of the Sherborn Library for their generous donation to make this possible.

The library will quarantine returns for 72 hours, so items will remain on your account for longer than usual.

SHINE Appointments

The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone…on Medicare) program offers free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare. While in-person appointments are not being scheduled, help is available by phone. You can call the COA office and we will coordinate the appointment with you.

Scam Alert

Never give your Medicare number, your Social Security number, your bank account information, your credit card numbers or any other personal information to someone you do not know and trust.

Trash Pick-Up

If you are an older adult or considered to be someone at-risk if exposed to the coronavirus, please do not visit the Sherborn Transfer Station. Out of concern for the health and safety of our older adult residents and those at elevated risk, the town of Sherborn is working with Ruane & Father to provide rubbish pick-up services with the fee being waived.

Please call the COA Office at 508-651-7858 for pick-up or emailcoadirector@sherbornma.org

Connected to the Town

Please rely on reliable news sources for information. The town is working hard to keep the website updated as changes take place. Click on the red banner on the home page.

Free rides to medical appointments or treatment, along with weekly trips to Roche Brothers or Market Basket are available through the Council on Aging. Please contact us if you have any questions or for transportation voucher.

Nursing Home Hotline: The hotline is staffed seven days a week from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Staffers coordinate with state agencies to find answers to callers questions. Call 617-660-5399 anytime to connect with the hotline.

Alzheimers Association: 24/7 Hotline at 800-272-3900.

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For example, if your goal for 2021 is to improve your health and get in shape, making exercise and good nutrition a habit will help you stick to your mission. Tools like the Verv Premium Home Workout Planner: Lifetime Subscription are beyond helpful for doing this. Verv has you covered with content on four important areas of personal wellness: physical activity, nutrition, sleep and mindfulness.

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DUBLIN, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Participatory Sports Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Major companies in the participatory sports market include Brunswick Bowling; Ebonite; Murrey International; QUBICAAMF and 24 Hour Fitness.

The global participatory sports market is expected to grow from $279.8 billion in 2020 to $308.17 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $416.45 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 8%.

The participatory sports market consists of sales of participatory sports services and related goods by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that operate golf courses and country clubs, skiing facilities, marinas, fitness and recreational sports centers, and bowling centers. Participatory sport revenues come from participants and player attendants. This market includes sales from entry fees, merchandise and other related goods and services. The participatory sports market is segmented into golf courses and country clubs; skiing facilities; marinas; fitness and recreational sports centers; bowling centers and other participatory sports.

North America was the largest region in the global participatory sports market, accounting for 35% of the market in 2020. Asia Pacific was the second largest region accounting for 30% of the global participatory sports market. Africa was the smallest region in the global participatory sports market.

Gyms and the fitness clubs have started focusing on different age groups keeping the needs and preferences of consumers. The age groups between 20 - 65 years have different physical fitness needs. The younger age groups need intense muscle building exercises such as pull-ups, dumbbell bench press, and barbell curls, while the older age groups need high impact traditional cardio workouts, and low impact fitness classes such as yoga and tai chi. The gyms and the fitness clubs have started to offer range of fitness programs to attract young as well as the older consumers.

For instance, in April 2019, 24 Hour Fitness, a US-based fitness club serving 17 US states, launched the fitness Friday program in all fitness clubs nationwide to encourage senior age groups for taking up routine exercises. The program includes active aging classes and workshops.

Fitness and health clubs are offering instructor-led group fitness classes combining workout formats. These combined formats mix traditional exercises to make exercising fun for people. Popular combined fitness formats include cycling and boxing, treadmill running and strength training, rowing and body weight training, battle rope training and high intensity interval training (HIIT).

This enables fitness trainers to effectively engage members during the exercise. These fitness formats enhance the workout experience and produce better results than traditional exercises. Hashing, ZUU, Clubbercise, Gorilla Circus and Zumba step are common combined fitness formats.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Report Structure

3. Participatory Sports Market Characteristics 3.1. Market Definition 3.2. Key Segmentations

4. Participatory Sports Market Product Analysis 4.1. Leading Products/ Services 4.2. Key Features and Differentiators 4.3. Development Products

5. Participatory Sports Market Supply Chain 5.1. Supply Chain 5.2. Distribution 5.3. End Customers

6. Participatory Sports Market Customer Information 6.1. Customer Preferences 6.2. End Use Market Size and Growth

7. Participatory Sports Market Trends and Strategies

8. Impact of COVID-19 on Participatory Sports

9. Participatory Sports Market Size and Growth 9.1. Market Size 9.2. Historic Market Growth, Value ($ Billion) 9.2.1. Drivers of the Market 9.2.2. Restraints on the Market 9.3. Forecast Market Growth, Value ($ Billion) 9.3.1. Drivers of the Market 9.3.2. Restraints on the Market

10. Participatory Sports Market Regional Analysis 10.1. Global Participatory Sports Market, 2020, by Region, Value ($ Billion) 10.2. Global Participatory Sports Market, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, Historic and Forecast, by Region 10.3. Global Participatory Sports Market, Growth and Market Share Comparison, by Region

11. Participatory Sports Market Segmentation 11.1. Global Participatory Sports Market, Segmentation by Type, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion

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Golf Courses and Country Clubs

Skiing Facilities

Marinas

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Bowling Centers

Other Participatory Sports

11.2. Global Participatory Sports Market, Segmentation by Revenue Source, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion

Membership

Merchandising

Others

11.3. Global Participatory Sports Market, Segmentation by Ownership, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion

12. Participatory Sports Market Metrics 12.1. Participatory Sports Market Size, Percentage of GDP, 2015-2025, Global 12.2. Per Capita Average Participatory Sports Market Expenditure, 2015-2025, Global

Companies Mentioned

Brunswick Bowling

Ebonite

Murrey International

QUBICAAMF

24 Hour Fitness

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04 April 2020, Hamburg: The yoga teachers Benita and Immanuel Grosser at the beginning of a yoga ... [+] lesson, which they stream live on the Internet via smartphone. The yoga center "Y8" in Hamburg-Eimsbttel, a non-profit association and art space, broadcasts several classes daily via live stream. Photo: Christian Charisius/dpa (Photo by Christian Charisius/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Company drinks, subsidized meals, gym memberships, massages, manicures and pizza nights. Not so long ago these were some of the benefits office workers enjoyed as businesses sought to attract and retain top talent. But with people now working from home, and likely to do so for some time, employee priorities have changed and employers are having to adapt. So, how are organizations flexing to meet the new demands of a largely at-home workforce? And what are some of the challenges they face in the future as we move towards a more hybrid working model?

In-Office Perks

Before the pandemic, employee benefits typically focused on the in-office experience, starting with the office space itself. Thats where employees spent most of their time, so it made sense that it should be as fun and inspiring as possible. In the fiercely competitive Silicon Valley, tech innovators earned a particular reputation for lavish perks and office environments designed for work, play, relaxation and even sleep. Rooftop running tracks, workplace cafeterias serving up haute cuisine, games rooms, libraries, yoga studios, not to mention sleep and nap pods for those needing a quick refresh between assignments every need was catered for as companies fought in the war for talent.

Wellbeing Takes Center Stage

However, now that the office is out of the equation, businesses are having to look at the employee experience afresh. Their challenge? To support and reward their people when everyone is working in different places, at a time when peoples responsibilities and priorities have changed. As Mark Stelzner, Founder of HR consultancy IA, points out, employers today are not only stewards of the employees they serve, but of their extended family and benefits need to reflect that.

In this new world of work, physical and mental wellbeing have taken on a whole new significance. Employees now are looking to their employers to help them do their job effectively and cope with the challenges they face in their new blended personal and professional life. According to Robert Hicks, Group HR Director at Reward Gateway, a companys wellbeing offering is likely to be the number question candidates ask prospective employers or research ahead of interview. Firms that do well at wellbeing will see talent stay and join. Those that dont, will struggle.

What wellbeing support looks like will vary from one company to the next, but options include access to virtual fitness platforms and meditation apps such as Wellbeats and Headspace, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and personal fitness budgets that can be spent on, for example, sports gear and exercise equipment. Some companies such as Pinterest have even moved their regular exercise classes online so that employees can continue to work out from home. Expect to see this focus on wellbeing continue as employers increasingly realize that happy, healthy employees are engaged and productive employees.

Holistic Wellbeing Support

An important part of overall wellbeing, financial health has been seriously compromised during the pandemic. According to National Endowment for Financial Education research, four in five Americans are stressedabout their personal finances due to the current crisis. This is hardly surprising given how many people have lost their jobs in the past year or taken a pay cut, or have perhaps experienced a drop in household income due to their partner being out of work. As a result, were seeing a new wave of benefits aimed at providing employees with essential financial support. These include discount schemes offering savings on household appliances, home office grants enabling employees to buy what they need to work effectively from home, or access to financial planners or subsidized child care assistance. In future, as more people work from home, Play Consultings Marcus Thornley thinks we may start to see home utility grants, whereby employers contribute to work-from-home costs such as Wi-Fi, heating and electricity.

Flexible Working

Flexible working is still very important; employees surveyed by Tiger Recruitment said it was their number three priority when looking for a new role, after salary and job security. However, employees see it as a given. Theyve enjoyed the flexibility theyve experienced during the pandemic and are intent on keeping it up. It changes the rat race model of being chained to a desk in an office 40+ hours a week, said one survey respondent, while another remarked, I just dont want to go back to commuting 4+ hours a day and having a 9-5 regime. A new twist on flexible working, employers are increasingly offering more flexible hours to accommodate people who are currently juggling childcare and homeschooling alongside their regular job. Employers who continue to offer flexible hours will find that they can open up their talent pools to underrepresented groups who will now be able to work alongside their other (caring) responsibilities.

Flexible Benefits

As for the future of employee benefits, and adapting to how were likely to work after the pandemic, the watchword is flexibility. Every employee needs different kinds of support, so a benefits program that is flexible in nature, that allows employees to have benefits that are right for them, is key, says Reward Strategys Robert Hicks.

That means an employee benefits offering that is sufficiently broad and can be personalized to the individual, wherever and however they work, and whatever is important to them. And as more people work from home, its vital that employers clearly communicate those benefits and ensure that employees know the value of using them and how they can access them at the point of need.

Post-pandemic, with many companies planning to reduce or do away with their office space, employee benefits are going to have to work harder than ever. The benefits a company chooses to offer speaks volumes about the business, the culture and the extent to which it values its people. And for organizations serious about attracting and retaining the talent they need to get through these difficult times and emerge stronger on the other side, employee benefits are no longer a nice-to-have but a necessary part of doing business.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gold Standard Ventures Corp. (NYSE AMERICAN: GSV) (TSX: GSV) (Gold Standard or the Company) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced bought deal financing with a syndicate of underwriters led by BMO Capital Markets and including Canaccord Genuity Corp., National Bank Financial Inc., PI Financial Corp., Haywood Securities Inc., Paradigm Capital Inc., Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc., and TD Securities Inc. (collectively the Underwriters). A total of 39,215,000 common shares of the Company (Shares), which includes the full exercise of the over-allotment option by the Underwriters, were sold at a price of C$0.88 per Share for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of C$34,509,200 (the Offering).

The net proceeds from the Offering will be used for development, permitting, and exploration activities at South Railroad Project and for general corporate purposes.

We wish to thank our existing shareholders for their continued support in our financing, as well as welcome our new shareholders to Gold Standard, said Jason Attew, President and CEO. With the net proceeds from the Offering, we expect to be financed through the completion of our Feasibility Study and be able to continue enhancing the South Railroad Project.

The Offering was made pursuant to a prospectus supplement dated February 11, 2021 (the Prospectus Supplement) to the Companys short form base shelf prospectus dated September 28, 2020 (the Base Shelf Prospectus) filed in all the provinces and territories of Canada, and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) as part of the Companys registration statement on Form F-10 (the Registration Statement) under the U.S./Canada Multijurisdictional Disclosure System. Copies of the Prospectus Supplement and the Base Shelf Prospectus are available on SEDAR at http://www.sedar.com, and copies of the Prospectus Supplement and the Registration Statement will be available on EDGAR at http://www.sec.gov.

About Gold Standard

Gold Standard is developing the South Railroad Project, an open pit, heap leach gold project located in Elko County, Nevada. The project is part of a +21,000 hectare land package on the Carlin Trend, and is 100% owned or controlled by Gold Standard. The goal of the Company is to become the low-cost junior producer of choice in Nevada, one of the premier mining jurisdictions in the world.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or future performance. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein including, without limitation, statements about the expected use of proceeds from the Offering. Such forward-looking statements reflect managements current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company, including that the Company will use the proceeds from the Offering as currently anticipated. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks uncertainties and other factors include, among others: that the Company may not use the proceeds from the Offering as currently expected; that the Company may not be successful in developing and/or operating the South Railroad Project; that the South Railroad Project may never be placed into production; that the Company may not successfully commence or complete the EIS process on the timelines expected, or at all; the results from our exploration programs, global financial conditions and volatility of capital markets, uncertainty regarding the availability of additional capital, fluctuations in commodity prices; title matters; and the additional risks identified in our filings with Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR in Canada (available at http://www.sedar.com) and with the SEC on EDGAR (available at http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml). These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and, except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

For further information contact:Michael McDonaldVice President, Corporate Development & Investor RelationsPhone: 1-604-687-2766E-Mail: info@goldstandardv.com

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MACOMB COUNTY, MI More than $4.1 million in grant funding has been disbursed among 766 businesses in Macomb County, helping the businesses feeling the effects of emergency orders issued amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic retain about 6,800 jobs, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday.

In all, about $52.5 million in relief has been awarded to nearly 6,000 small businesses across Michigan through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Michigan Small Business Survival Grant program, Whitmer said.

"The Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program provides crucial support to Michigan's small businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic," Whitmer said. "These grants, combined with additional business relief efforts offered by the MEDC, will create a strong foundation for Michigan's long-term economic recovery. As we distribute the safe and effective vaccine and work to end the pandemic once and for all, I will continue partnering with leaders across the state and urging passage of the MI COVID Recovery plan to provide relief for our small businesses, protect public health and jumpstart our economy."

With restrictions still in place for exercise facilities, Maxwell said she needed the help she received from the grant, which was awarded by the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation.

"Until a large percentage of the population is vaccinated against COVID19, I can't get all of my clients back," she said. "I'm dependent on grants and other assistance available to me. While I'm very thankful to be a Survival Grant recipient, I'd rather be fully back to business and helping my community get and stay healthy."

The program allowed for grants of up to $20,000 to be awarded to businesses that are fully closed, with grants of up to $15,000 awarded to businesses that have been partially closed, or otherwise are open and can demonstrate an impact, according to a news release.

A total of 5 percent of overall funding for the program was able to go toward administrative costs of the economic development organizations administering the grants, officials said.

The Michigan Small Business Survival Grants program was administered by 15 local or nonprofit economic development organizations across the state.

"The Michigan Small Business Survival Program is providing significant support to small businesses helping to get them through this critical time and on the path to economic recovery," said MEDC CEO Mark A. Burton. "We are thankful for the efforts of our economic development partners, who worked swiftly and diligently to deliver these vital financial resources within their regions and create a path toward economic recovery for small businesses throughout Michigan."

In total, the MEDC has now launched 23 COVID-19 relief and recovery programs that have supported 24,460 businesses in the state and helped to retain nearly 200,000 jobs across all 83 counties.

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