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Many people struggle to keep their weight in check as they age. Now brand-new research at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has revealed why that is: Lipid turnover in the fat tissue reduces throughout ageing and makes it much easier to gain weight, even if we dont eat more or workout less than in the past. The research study is released in the journal Nature Medicine.

The scientists studied the fat cells in 54 males and females over a typical duration of 13 years. In that time, all subjects, despite whether they got or slimmed down, showed decreases in lipid turnover in the fat tissue, that is the rate at which lipid (or fat) in the fat cells is eliminated and kept. Those who didnt compensate for that by consuming less calories gained weight by approximately 20 percent, according to the study which was carried out in partnership with researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden and University of Lyon in France.

The scientists likewise took a look at lipid turnover in 41 ladies who underwent bariatric surgery and how the lipid turnover rate affected their capability to keep the weight off four to seven years after surgical treatment. The outcome revealed that only those who had a low rate prior to the surgery managed to increase their lipid turnover and keep their weight loss. The scientists believe these individuals might have had more space to increase their lipid turnover than those who already had a top-level pre-surgery.

The results indicate for the first time that processes in our fat tissue regulate changes in body weight during ageing in a way that is independent of other factors, says Peter Arner, professor at the Department of Medicine in Huddinge at Karolinska Institutet and one of the studys main authors. This could open up new ways to treat obesity.

Prior research studies have actually revealed that one way to accelerate the lipid turnover in the fat tissue is to work out more. This new research study supports that concept and further suggests that the long-term result of weight-loss surgery would enhance if combined with increased physical activity.

Obesity and obesity-related diseases have become a global problem, says Kirsty Spalding, senior researcher at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology at Karolinska Institutet and another of the studys main authors. Understanding lipid dynamics and what regulates the size of the fat mass in humans has never been more relevant.

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Hedonic adaptation describes the human phenomenon of putting a check on happiness even after the best news, from weight loss to lottery wins. Put another way, in terms of investing: What have you done for me lately? Perhaps then its no surprise that Wall Street always has one eye to the future, no matter how well a company has done in the past and is performing in the present.

Big-box retailers fit that scenario, as investors wonder how long the good times can last. For Costco and Target, the answer is: at least through last month.

After the close of regular trading Wednesday, Costco Wholesale (ticker: COST) reported another month of double-digit comparable-sales growth. Comps climbed 14.5% in August, excluding fluctuations in gasoline and foreign exchange, while e-commerce sales soared more than 100%.

That is par for the course for the discount retailer, which put up similarly strong same-store sales in June and again in July. While the company got a boost from panic-buying in March, flat April sales had some investors worried that demand had simply been pulled forward, and wouldnt rebound. Strong May results showed that wasnt the case. And the fact that Costcos comps have held steady above the 14% mark for three consecutive months shows that the trend has legs.

While some investors may have been concerned to see August levels dip from Julys robust 15.8% rate, the results were still strong, and included e-commerce sales that accelerated from the previous two months, even as more physical locations reopened.

Costcos August report echoes similarly upbeat news from Target (TGT). The company reported strong second-quarter results on Aug. 19, and at the time management said that month-to-date same-store sales were up by percentages in the low double digits.

That helped Targets stock pop, especially because the results contrasted with Walmarts (WMT) just a day before. Walmart said July same-store sales were up just 4%, a deceleration from more than 9% in the quarter as a whole, which it blamed on the fact that most consumers had already spent their government stimulus checks, with no second round in sight.

Of course, it isnt an apples-to-apples comparison, because Walmart didnt provide August data. Still, both Costco and Target saw double-digit same-store sales growth for their most recent quarter as well. Targets comps jumped 24.3%, while Costcos were up 14.1%. Although Costco doesnt report until later this month, it provided preliminary top-line results on Wednesday.

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So although the sustainability of sales growth will remain a major question in retailevery great comp figure becomes a hurdle to pass the next yearcontinued strength in August should provide investors with some level of reassurance that, while consumers may be in a tight spot, the big essential retailers will likely continue to win. It is also reassuring that both saw broad-based gains, demonstrating that shoppers arent just buying low-margin food and sundries.

That isnt to say investors should count Walmart out. The companys sheer size means it cant grow as quickly as its smaller peers, and with the shares up 21% in 2020, it is the best-performing stock, helped by optimism about its bid for TikTok and other initiatives including its Walmart+ subscription service.

Ultimately, there is room for more than one winner. Margaret Reid, senior portfolio manager with the Private Bank at Union Bank, says that all three will continue to succeed, although she thinks that because of Walmarts size, Target and Costco will capture greater market share post-pandemic.

Target is absolutely one of those brands that consumers can look to for value and convenience, she notes, highlighting its strength in areas such as apparel for children, which Barrons also noted it in s back-to-school coverage.

For all its success, Costco still has low market share in the U.S. and globally Reid notes, meaning that it has much more white space than Walmart, and potentially Amazon.com (AMZN). She also likes its value proposition, convenience, and the strength of its supply chain. Its one of those companies that can continue to have a long-term, sustainable growth rate higher than a lot of other[s] in food and apparel retail.

As weve noted before, the stocks might not look cheap, but growth is a rare commodity among traditional retailers these days, one that investors have been willing to pay up forespecially when there is evidence it can continue. And if history is a guide, that premium has been rewarded. All three stocksled by far and away by Costcohave easily outperformed the S&P 500 over the past 20 years.

Write to Teresa Rivas at teresa.rivas@barrons.com

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Sep. 4--Gavin Perrin has his work cut out for him this semester. The Susquehanna University sophomore is taking a hefty 22 credits in a demanding accounting program. But as he planned to head back to campus this month, the pandemic permitting, Perrin was thinking about the fun stuff: seeing all the friends he made last year, moving in with his new roommates, playing sports.

It's a far cry from Perrin's high school days.

"I was that type of kid in high school who would rather be anywhere else," Perrin said.

It's not that his high school was a bad place. The difference is him: "I feel like a new man."

Between his junior year of high school and his freshman year of college, Perrin lost more than 200 pounds. At 5-foot-10, the 19-year-old from Turbotville, Northumberland County, is down to 230 pounds. He says he feels healthier, more confident.

Perrin accomplished that through a lot of hard work that included diet change and exercise. But it probably wouldn't have happened so quickly without another strategy that's used to help only a small number of the estimated 4.5 million American children and teenagers with severe obesity: bariatric surgery. That's despite growing research that it is an effective, safe way to deal with a health problem that has reached epidemic proportions. Obesity increases the risk of hypertension, liver disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, and many other health problems, even among teens.

The American Academy of Pediatrics in December came out in support of bariatric surgery as an "evidence-based effective treatment of severe obesity" and said greater access to the surgery for pediatric patients ages 13 and older "is urgently needed." There is no authoritative count of how many of these surgeries are performed each year on teenagers, but estimates range from 450 to about 1,600. Most experts agree it's less than 1% of the youngsters who might benefit.

"It's definitely underutilized," said Elizabeth Parks Prout, medical director of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Program, a joint effort with the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. "We're not treating everyone who needs treatment, unfortunately."

Most teens who undergo bariatric surgery, like Perrin, have the gastric sleeve procedure, in which 70% to 80% of the stomach is permanently removed. Not only is the size of the stomach greatly reduced, but, especially significant, the surgery also affects hormonal balance, including the production of ghrelin, often referred to as the hunger hormone.

Surgery along with lifestyle changes result in a 20% to 30% average weight loss for adolescent patients, Prout said. Lifestyle changes alone aren't effective for long-term obesity treatment, many experts say.

A growing body of research shows there are few post-bariatric surgery complications, though many programs recommend nutritional supplements in response to concerns about postsurgery deficiencies.

Money, not safety, is one reason few teens get this surgery. It's not unusual for insurers to turn down adolescents for the surgery, according to the AAP, especially children from low-income families and children of color who may be stymied by complex, and at times costly, insurance appeals, or inconsistent coverage policies. These families may also lack access to a bariatric surgery program near them.

Some parents and patients fear going under the knife for something they might think could be handled without surgery. In addition, doctors involved in bariatric programs say other physicians often hesitate to refer younger patients, in part due to misunderstanding about the surgery.

"It's a surgery to help you to be able to be effective in the changes in your diet and exercise," Prout said. "The surgery is not a cure. The surgery is a tool for change."

Ann Rogers, director of the Penn State Surgical Weight Loss Program, said she thinks the stigma of obesity can extend to its treatment.

"Obesity isn't a choice. It's not a lifestyle people want to embrace," Rogers said. "It's a chronic and recurring medical condition, just like cancer. So if we have medical therapies that are designed to treat medical problems, we should use them."

Lyndsey Gibb, 17, said she's always been "a bigger kid," at least since she was a toddler. "It was something that continued to get out of control as I grew when I hit the teenage years. That's especially when it got bad," she said.

The Dillsburg, York County, teenager tried various diet and exercise programs and went to multiple nutritionists, but nothing ever kept the weight off. Then a couple of years ago, her father had bariatric surgery. As her dad shed weight, she noticed other changes in him. He was more confident, less self-conscious about what he wore, less restricted in the things he would do. She decided she wanted that for herself.

Gibb had her surgery last December at Hershey Medical Center with Rogers. Since then, she's lost 115 pounds and intends to shed an additional 60. Her BMI went from almost 53 to 36. (Severely obese is considered to start at a BMI of 35 to 40.)

"I definitely feel a lot better, more so confidence-wise than health-wise," Gibb said. "Health-wise, I feel like I can do more, but just being more comfortable with what I look like and what I can wear makes me feel a lot better."

Gibb said she is excited that she can now wear stylish brands like Simply Southern that she always liked but that didn't come in her old size. She gave up riding horses because of her weight. She thinks that could be an option again. Just walking is more enjoyable.

She's beginning her senior year at Northern York High School. COVID-19 permitting, she's looking forward to the prom. Growing up in a rural area, Future Farmers of America is an important activity for her. It involves speaking in front of large groups of people.

"It will help if I feel better about how I look," she said. "I'll be more confident in what I'm doing, and hopefully I can even be better at what I'm doing because of it."

To those who would say she was too young to have this kind of surgery, she has a ready answer.

"What am I waiting for in my life? I've dealt with this for how many years now? My dad got it when he was 40-something years old. It's either I live with how I am and continue to go up and down, or give this a shot and be able to improve my quality of life sooner."

Perrin started his battle with weight at a young age, too. From ages 4 to 15, he participated in a medical weight-loss clinic program where he was given nutrition counseling. Finally, he was told there was nothing more they could do for him. By the time he got to the CHOP bariatric program, his BMI was 65.

"I had high blood pressure. I was borderline diabetic. Even walking around, my feet would burn up. I'd get tired really quick. I did try to play sports, but I couldn't last," Perrin said. "My size definitely bothered me. I could tell from a young age there were these differences, and I wasn't the same as everybody else."

Eating in public places made him feel self-conscious. "Even if they're not looking at you, you felt as if all eyes were on you."

In elementary and middle school, he had temper problems. He thinks his weight had something to do with it.

In high school, he found himself not wanting to go most of the time. He didn't ask anyone to the prom, and no one asked him.

He was a sophomore when he entered CHOP's program. He spent about a year in the presurgery program, which included education and lifestyle changes like a high-protein diet, vitamins, and medication. He had his doubts, given his past experiences. But for the first time, the pounds started coming off -- and staying off. He also was no longer prediabetic, and his blood pressure returned to normal.

"I thought, 'These are people I can trust.'"

By the time he arrived for freshman year at Susquehanna University, Perrin was very different from the kid who underwent weight-loss surgery.

"No one knew me. I could kind of reinvent myself," Perrin said.

After taking charge of his body and his health, "I felt like I could really talk to anybody. I didn't have trouble going out and meeting new people."

The high schooler who preferred to stay in his room became a college student who set goals of meeting as many people as he could. He was a regular at the campus gym. He joined the rugby team and played pickup basketball.

Last month, classes at Susquehanna started online, and Sept. 20 is his back-to-campus day. His roommates will be waiting. He's got a new job as an academic coach for freshman business students. Perrin's ready for whatever the future might bring.

"As long as coronavirus doesn't get in the way," he said, "I think these next couple years are going to be the best time of my life."

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PELHAM Pelham Parks and Recreation has released its fall program guide which features a variety of recreation opportunities for residents to occupy themselves with over the coming months.

The guide details the departments offerings for this autumn including sports, fitness classes and special activities that are accessible for all members of the community. New activities available include adult basketball and Pickleball.

Pelham Parks and Recreation aims to improve the quality of life and provide essential services in the form of increased health and wellness, special interest, and arts and culture programming for youth, families, seniors, and all that live in Pelham, said Director of Pelham Parks and Recreation D. Tyrell McGirt.

As the Pelham Senior Center is closed due to safety concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic, the city felt it was more important than ever to provide recreation and entertainment for the citys active seniors.

We want to keep them healthy, connected and engaged during these unprecedented times, said Assistant Director Alicia Walters. We will continue to be creative and provide a variety of programs, such as virtual exercise, drive-up musical entertainment and small groups, all while focusing on health and safety.

The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.

I have attended all of the senior programs offered during COVID, Tillie Landers said. I enjoy coming to these programs because I get to see my old friends. We have a wonderful time together, even if we are social distancing. If it wasnt for these programs, I would be sitting at home feeling very lonely.

City leaders and the Parks and Recreation Department are working together to be able to provide a wide array of activities for the citys residents, while staying healthy during this pandemic a priority.

We are constantly monitoring local health trends and recommendations from health experts. Should we have to limit what were offering for safety reasons, we will communicate that on our website and social media platforms, McGirt said.

For more information about activities and events provided, the fall program guide is available at Pelhamalrecreation.com.

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You'll be able unlock more features on the new Fitbit Sense if you subscribe to Fitbit Premium.

If you're an avid Fitbit user, you've probably come across Fitbit Premium, a personalized subscription service in the Fitbit app on iPhoneand Android. For a monthly price, Fitbit Premium gives you access to guided workouts, meditations, advanced health insights and sleep tracking, along with other tools to help you reach your fitness goals. If you're thinking about buying one of the newly announced Fitbit Sense, Fitbit Versa 3 or Fitbit Inspire 2 smartwatches when they launch later this year, Fitbit Premium could allow you to access some of their helpful features, like stress sensing within a guided meditation.

Here's everything you need to know about Fitbit Premium -- including price, free trials, classes and features -- to help you determine if the monthly fee is worth it for you.

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Fitbit Premium costs $9.99 per month, or $80 for a year.

At the start of coronavirus lockdowns and quarantines back in March, Fitbit began offering a 90-day free trial for new Fitbit Premium subscribers. That free trial is still available.

To redeem your free Fitbit Premium trial, open the Fitbit app. In the lower-right corner, tap the Premium tab. The trial is only valid through the English version of the app, and only for new Premium users.

You'll still need to enter a payment method, and cancel it before the end of the trial to avoid getting charged a subscription fee.

If you're not eligible for the 90-day free trial, you might still be able to redeem a 90-day trial of Fitbit Coach, which offers personalized video workouts and coaching. Fitbit Coach is available in English, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese.

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Fitbit Premium's extra programs aim for health coaching.

Fitbit Premium includes the following features that are not part of the nonsubscription Fitbit app:

Workouts: Access more than 150 guided video and audio workouts from fitness brands like barre3, Daily Burn, Popsugar and Yoga Studio by Gaiam. You can search workouts by difficulty, and choose a workout plan based on your goals.

Guided programs: Find step-by-step guided programs on topics such as mindful eating and sleep improvement.

Health and fitness stats: Track activity, weight, sleep and nutrition with your Fitbit and see your progress in the app.

Advanced insights: Get personalized insights like your Sleep Score breakdown and a Wellness Report of your Fitbit stats. You'll also get guidance based on those insights, like a bedtime checklist to improve sleep.

Mindfulness activities: Find a library of guided audio tracks and sounds to help you calm your mind for sleep, stress reduction and body positivity.

Premium challenges: Get motivated to achieve your goals with challenges like Get Fit Bingo. Invite friends who aren't Premium subscribers to participate, too.

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No, but Premium will unlock more of the health capabilities of the upcoming Fitbit Sense. The Sense includes an electrodermal activity sensor that you can press your palm against to get a reading of your overall stress. You'll be able to see the reading in a new free EDA app, but Premium members will get a new set of mindfulness and meditation features that use the sensor, too. You'll also be able to use many of the watch's other new sensors (like an SpO2 pulse oxygen sensor) free, but if you want long-term analysis, you'll need Premium.

The Fitbit Sense will include a six-month free trial of Premium, and the Fitbit Inspire 2 will come with a year-long free trial -- so you should have plenty of time to figure out if those features are worth paying for in the long term.

If you own a Fitbit and are looking to mix up your workout routine, it doesn't hurt to give the Premium 90-day free trial a try -- especially if you aren't quite ready to return to the gym or your other workout classes. Whether or not you want to pay $9.99 a month depends on how much you like (and actually use) the subscription's offerings, and your own budget.

It's not difficult to find free workout classes on Instagram, subscribe to free fitness YouTube channels, or find meditation apps and sleep tips online. But if you want all of your workout and health information consolidated in your Fitbit app, Premium may be helpful.

For more workout tips, check out our list of home workout options, and our list of the best face masks for working out.

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A Pierce Middle School health and physical education instructor has been named Waterford School Districts Teacher of the Year.

Jeff Stevenson, who has been teaching in the district for 12-years, was awarded a two-year lease for a vehicle of his choice from the Suburban Collection Ford dealership in Waterford on Friday. He chose a 2020 Ford Mustang GT.

Stevenson began his teaching career in Waterfords elementary schools before moving to Pierce Middle School in 2015. He was nominated by students and coworkers for the award, who praised his commitment and enthusiasm to teaching wellness.

Pierce Middle School Teacher of the Year Jeff Stevenson, and his wife Shelly, surrounded by Waterford Foundation Board of Directors, Waterford School District superintendent, Pierce Middle School Principal, and several students who nominated him for Teacher of the Year.

Hes developed fitness programs for students after school as well as staff and student wellness teams. In his time at Waterford, hes also coached a wrestling team, boys and girls track and cross country teams. Hes taught physical and health grant classes across the country and has served as a presenter at SHAPE Michigan and at Ford Field.

John Stevenson (left), Waterford's Teacher of the Year, and his wife Shelley pose in front of their new2020 Ford Mustang GT with Laurie Moses, sales associate and Jeff Huvaure, general manager of Suburban Ford of Waterford.

Stevenson also acts as the districts advisor for Fuel Up to Play 60, a national nutrition and exercise program supported by the NFL and the National Dairy Council.

The annual award is sponsored by the Suburban Collection and the Waterford Foundation for Public Education.

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When The Recovery Project first opened in Clinton Township one of its biggest hurdles was spreading the word that a provider of progressive and effective neuro rehab therapies was improving the lives and functionality of patients with spinal cord and other neurological injuries.

Now that it's an established clinic seeing about 100 to 150 patients a month the company has announced it is expanding.

As our organization continues to find ways to further elevate care and service for our clients, we are excited to unveil this expanded space in Clinton Township, as the clinic celebrates 17 years in operation, said Charlie Parkhill, co-founder of The Recovery Project, in a news release Thursday. While the pandemic has shifted how we first envisioned utilizing this wellness suite, our commitment to progressive, effective, evidence-based therapies remains the same, and were eager to safely welcome clients to experience this new space for themselves.

Originally, the additional 1,700 square feet of clinic space was reserved for the organizations variety of wellness programs such as Be Well Yoga, PWR! and Moves Rock Steady Boxing. However, given the current pandemic restrictions on clinic capacity, the new wellness suite is temporarily being utilized for client treatment, with three private treatment rooms for clients and their physical therapists to work one-on-one. Additionally, with the additional square footage, the clinics speech and massage therapy services can spread out and utilize the clinic floor more effectively.

Our entire staff is thrilled with the expansion, said Heather Whiteman, MPT, Clinton Township clinic supervisor. More space equates to more opportunities for our team and the clients we serve. Once its safe to do so, we look forward to hosting traditional wellness classes in person for our clients to utilize the space to its full potential

As for the work that goes on inside -- what makes the Recovery Project unique is that it helps patients with a variety of conditions from hip replacements and degenerative muscle disease to spinal cord injuries.

Mary is one example. After receiving her Parkinsons disease diagnosis during the summer of 2014, she immediately took action. By September of that same year she was engaged in the physical and occupational therapy programs at The Recovery Project.

Since then, she has maintained annual physical and occupational therapy regimens, working closely with The Recovery Project staff to determine new goals and new exercises. During her most recent round of therapy treatment, she complained of rigidity and stiffness, so her therapists focused more on exercises to improve posture and flexibility. She also wanted to improve cognition, so her therapists worked in dual-task training to improve cognitive functionality. She also does cardio interval training to improve strength and blood flow to the brain, which improves cognition.

Between therapy sessions, Mary has also been very active in The Recovery Projects ongoing wellness programs for individuals with Parkinsons diseaseincluding PWR! classes, which offer exercises specifically meant to combat the symptoms of Parkinsons disease. She has also been involved in personal training through The Recovery Project at the conclusion of her physical therapy programs.

With her proactive, motivated mindset and innovative, evidence-based therapies, she said she has noticed remarkable improvements in her day-to-day well-being.

In addition to the Clinton Township clinic expansion, The Recovery Project launched their Virtual Wellness classes this summer, with the same innovative programs typically available in-clinic now offered completely online and designed to be done at home.

The classes that we teach virtual primarily involve movements of their body in different directions in varied postures. Some examples include marching, lunges, reaching and boxing,

Parkhill said. The majority of our classes do not require equipment. We do have some that use tools from their own home such as a strap, hand weight, exercise band, etc. We will be adding a cardio class that will involve interval training on individuals home aerobic/exercise equipment like a treadmill or bike.

With sessions offered throughout the week, clients can participate in instructor-led workouts from the safety and comfort of their home.

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How three equine athletes returned from injury to the show ring

At some point in your horse care journey, youve likely ridden a beautiful round, brought your horse in from turnout, or unloaded him from the trailer and realized something was off. Maybe it was a lame step or the slightest bit of swelling but, either way, it prompted a call to your veterinarian. If you were lucky, the root cause was something minor that would resolve with time off and anti-inflammatories. With the more challenging cases, however, you and your veterinarian might have pursued further diagnostics to determine the cause.

After reaching a diagnosis and settling on a treatment plan, you began the arduous process of healing and rehabilitation. This stage can be trying for even the most patient equestrian. But, with a good equine care team and some time, it can be smooth and fruitful.

To see what effective rehabilitation looks like, we found three real-life examples of equine athletes that made full recoveries from their injuries. Well share each ones diagnostic challenges, rehab modalities, and recovery details.

Chanel, a 10-year-old Quarter Horse mare competing in Western pleasure, had been struggling for years with a nagging intermittent left front lameness. Her owner and veterinarian managed this with routine coffin joint corticosteroid injections for about two years. However, the injections ultimately proved to be ineffective at keeping Chanel completely sound and comfortable, so she was referred to Carrie Schlachter, VMD, Dipl. ACVSMR, who founded and designed Circle Oak Equine Sports Medicines rehabilitation and fitness programs and also founded Animals In Motion, a practice that focuses on integrative sports medicine, rehabilitation, and injury prevention.

The case was pretty routine, says Schlachter. We nerve-blocked (used local anesthesia to numb and pinpoint the painful area) her foot, then we X rayed the area, and the X rays showed some mild abnormality in her coffin bone. We recommended an MRI so we could look at the area more deeply.

The MRI showed that Chanel actually had two injuries to her left front foot. The first was mild coffin bone bruising and remodeling in the area we had been looking at radiographically, Schlachter says. But, on the opposite side of the foot, she also had a collateral ligament injury. Collateral ligaments are located on either side of most joints.

This was the aha! moment, she says: Without the MRI I wouldnt have known about the collateral ligament injury so, because the owners were willing to do the MRI, I was not only able to confirm my diagnosis of the bone bruising and remodeling but I was also able to see the reason for it.

Chanel had likely been compensating for the collateral ligament injury by bearing more weight on one side of her foot, creating the bruising in the coffin bone. The injections helped initially because they suffused the area with steroids, reducing inflammation and allowing her to continue working soundly for a brief period.

With a diagnosis in place, Schlachter recommended putting Chanel in a bar shoe to support and stabilize the collateral ligament and the coffin bone. She and her team also injected the coffin joint and the collateral ligament with autologous protein solution (a biologic therapy that stimulates the bodys production of anti-inflammatory mediators and growth factors) and treated the area with extracorporeal shock wave therapy (believed to improve new blood vessel growth, recruit mesenchymal stem cells, and have pain relieving effects).

Schlachter also recommended for Chanel a controlled exercise program, which she modifies to meet the needs of different injuries and disciplines but typically involves:

Two months post-diagnosis, Schlachter reevaluated Chanel. At that point she was 80-90% better, so we allowed her to be walked under saddle for the next two months, she says. When we looked at her again at the four-month mark, she was 100% sound, so we started her on some trot work.

Once she was sound at the canter, Chanel began working back into training. Eight months post-diagnosis she was still sound and back in the show ring. She is now free of bar shoes, and her only maintenance since recovering has been a round of hock and sacroiliac joint injections to manage normal wear and tear.

Chanel was a wonderful patient, Schlachter says. She is the picture perfect example of what a good diagnosis, good treatment, compliant owners, and a well-behaved horse can do.

Melissa King, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR, is an associate professor at the Colorado State University (CSU) Veterinary Teaching Hospital, in Fort Collins, where she specializes in equine sports medicine and rehabilitation. King treated JR, a 16-year-old Thoroughbred who had shown as a four-star eventer. From repetitive use in his job, JR developed an insertional lesion in his deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT, which runs from the knee down the back of the leg and around the navicular bone, attaching to the coffin bone) and a second, discrete tear at the pastern level. This article continues in the August 2020 issue of The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care. Subscribe now and get an immediate download of the issue to continue reading. Current magazine subscribers can access the digital edition here.

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The GlobalMarket for Connected Gym Equipmentis forecast to reach $568.3 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 14.8% from 2020 to 2025. The market growth is attributed to the factors such as growing concerns for health and fitness, higher purchasing power, and others. Moreover increasing number of fitness clubs or gyms is also propelling the market growth.

By Equipment Type- Segment Analysis

Cardiovascular Training Equipment segment held the highest market share of connected gym equipment in 2019. Moreover, it is anticipated to witness the significant market growth during the forecast period 2020-2025. Cardiovascular Training Equipment includes elliptical trainers, rowing machines, stair steppers, stationary cycles, treadmills and other.

A rise in demand for treadmills at both exercise centres and homes is projected to fuel market growth owing to its benefits such as weight control, core power and increased joint stability. Additionally, the treadmills often provide the patients with blood pressure and heart rate control apps. Furthermore, elliptical machines is witnessing a strong demand in the connected gym equipment market as it lets end users improve strength and stamina and encourages them to reach a different muscle group. The versatility that elliptical machines provide to conduct continuous aerobic workout and high-intensity fitness fuel the market growth.

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By End User Type- Segment Analysis

Connected gym equipment market is segmented into Residential, Health Clubs/Gyms, and Commercial Users, others on the basis of end user type. Health Club/Gym segment is anticipated to witness the significant market growth during the forecast period 2020-2025. This segment makes it easier for clients to access a wide range of gym equipment, providing a complete full-body workout. Many health clubs have personal trainers that can teach individuals according to their desires, while also allowing them to fully use the different facilities provided by a system. Health clubs tend to leverage the cloud more and more every day by linking to a variety of apps, promoting community interactivity, and collecting valuable data. With the help of digital technologies these data are collected that are essential for asset management, quality of exercise equipment, and others. As the cloud importance resides in its capacity to capture, organize and, most critically, utilize data to produce actual outcomes, product manufacturers including big players including Precor, Technogym, and Life Fitness have been and will continue to be driven on by innovation.

Geography Segment Analysis

North America region held the highest market share in 2019 and is anticipated to witness significant market growth during the forecast period 2020-2025 by offering growth opportunities to market vendors. The degree of knowledge regarding various products accessible, willingness to spend on advanced connected equipment, retailer penetration, and product pricing significantly drive the growth of connected gym equipment market in this region. The US, Canada are the main markets in this region for connected gym equipment. In April 2019, connected fitness company Tonal has raised $45 million in Series C funding, bringing the companys total funding to $90 million. Tonal offers a special connected exercise machine with AI-powered fitness software, all focused on the goal of strength training. In December 2018, Precor entered into a partnership with Blink Fitness to enhance gym experience through high-tech advancements. Known for its insightful and creative product strategy, which allows conventional workout equipment a luxury experience, Precor offers a highly personal and validated workout knowledge through experience design. In July 2018, Garmin entered into a partnership with Golds Gym, with exercise data from the companys smart watches set to be displayed in real-time through the AMP training app. Such partnerships and investments boosts the market growth.

Drivers Connected gym equipment market

Growing concerns regarding health and physical fitness

Insufficient physical activity is one of the leading risk factors for death worldwide. Insufficient physical activity is a key risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes. Physical activity has significant health benefits and contributes to prevent NCDs thereby propelling the market growth.

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Challenges Connected gym equipment market

High cost of smart equipment

With the technological advancements, equipment are also upgraded. Consequently, high cost of smart equipment hampers the market growth in region with low per capita income. Cost factor, thereby, matters for the market growth in developing countries with people having low purchasing power.

Market Landscape

Partnerships and acquisitions along with product launches are the key strategies adopted by the players in the connected gym equipment market. As of 2019, the market for connected gym equipment market is consolidated with the top players including Life Fitness, eGym GmbH, Les Mills International, Technogym, Precor Incorporated, Star Trac UK Ltd., Cybex International, Paradigm Health & Wellness, Johnson Health Tech, Draper, Inc. and among others.

Acquisitions/Technology Launches/Partnerships

In January 2020, Apple entered into a partnership with Gym. The partnerships aim to knit the gym experience and the Apple Watch experience more closely together by connecting the Watchs activity data to gym reward programs.

In June 2020, Exercise apparel company lululemon athletica acquired Mirror, an in-home fitness-content-streaming platform, for $500 million. Mirror can strengthen its position and accelerate its growth through leveraging the great relationships that lululemon has to reach new audiences through its brands, ambassadors and communities, as well as the tools of the organization, including its distribution network and e-commerce channels.

Key Takeaways

The size constraint mainly for bulk workout devices, such as massage chair, stationary cycle, aerobic simulator and cross that cannot be accommodated in homes leverages a positive impact on the increment of start-up gyms, wellness centres and community clubs around the world.

North America region held the highest market share in 2019 and is anticipated to witness significant market growth during the forecast period 2020-2025. The market growth is owing to the people having high purchasing power, presence of developed countries as well as market players in this region.

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Emily Marrison, Columnist Published 10:50 a.m. ET Sept. 4, 2020

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This week marked the beginning of National Falls Prevention Month with National Falls Prevention Day coming up the first day of fall, Sept. 22. I was reminiscing about the A Matter of Balanceprogram I was able to teach with Coshocton Senior Center staff this time last year. It was an inspiring experience to watch the participants gain confidence and strength with our discussions and exercises.

Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. That concept led to interesting conversations with participants in last years class. There are many seniors who believe there is not much they can do to prevent a fall. The truth is most falls can be prevented. Like many things, this takes planning, thinking aheadand generally being more aware and in the moment.

Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people over the age of 65. But just as important, even falls without a major injury can cause an older adult to become fearful or depressed, making it difficult for them to stay active. Helping the older adults in our lives have more confidence about preventing falls can improve their quality of life.

Part of prevention is understanding the changes that occur as we age. Our balance and gait begin to change. This is primarily through inactivity that leads to loss of coordination, flexibilityand balance. Our vision diminishes, making obstacles harder to see. Some prescription medications can cause dizziness or dehydration that can lead to a fall. Chronic conditions can also result in inactivity, depressionor pain. This list can sound overwhelming, but it should be empowering. Recognizing and acknowledging these changes helps us to take charge of our lives at each stage and make the very best of it.

The National Council on Aging has some great advice on reducing falls for the older adults in our lives.

We will be posting tips and information about falls prevention on our Facebook page, OSU Extension Coshocton County,throughout September. These posts will even include some simple exercise and stretches to improve balance and flexibility. Be sure to check these out and share them with friends and family. You can also find video recordings of Chi Class on the Coshocton Public Library System Facebook page. And remember we have a wonderful Senior Center in our community with very helpful staff who can answer questions about falls prevention.

Today Ill leave you with this quote from Robert Browning: "Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be."

Emily Marrison is an OSU Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Educator and may be reached at 740-622-2265.

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