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The dramatic change has wowed the singers fans, after she posted the photo in May following a break from social media.

Adele had last shared a photo at Christmas in 2019, looking notably slimmer - but five months later she revealed the results of her weight loss journey in a little black dress.

The star reportedly used the Sirtfood Diet to help shed the pounds, a diet which focuses on sirtfoods which help to activate the so-called skinny gene.

The specific list of foods contains sirtuins, a group of proteins which have been shown to regulate metabolism.

However, the diet, which was created by two celebrity nutritionists in the UK, also involves a lot of calorie restriction as part of a rapid weight loss plan over the course of three weeks.

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A source close to the two famous friends said: "Meghan and Adele have been having Pilates lessons. They are loving it.

"The instructor has also been giving lessons to Harry. It's a great stress-buster," they told the Mirror.

Pilates is a low-impact exercise which helps to build strength and flexibility, and is particularly good for recovering after injury.

Though similar to yoga, it tends to be at a slightly faster pace and has fewer spiritual connotations.

However, its thought to be a very specific type of pilates that the celebrity friends do in order to stay toned.

The Megaformer was designed by trainer and CEO of Lagree Fitness, Sebastien Legree, and aims to add cardio to the resistance exercise for a low intensity workout that really makes you sweat.

Meghan has commented before that the class is hands down the best thing you could do for your body, saying that youll notice a difference after just two classes.

As well as pilates, Adele has been working with a personal trainer to get fit - but he said its not just about weight loss for the star.

Pete Geracimo took to Instagram to talk about his work with the singer.

"When Adele and I started our journey together, it was never about getting super skinny, he said.

"It was about getting her healthy. Especially post pregnancy and post surgery.

He noted that they were getting her ready for a gruelling tour schedule after her album 25 was released.

"She embraced better eating habits and committed to her fitness and 'is sweating'! I could not be prouder or happier for her!

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Written by Lifestyle Desk | New Delhi | Published: August 4, 2020 3:50:23 pm

There have been many studies that have said that consuming nuts is only helpful in satiating unwanted hunger pangs, but also in weight loss. Among the many nuts that are considered healthy is pistachio, which when consumed regularly is not only known to aid weight loss, but also believed to lower blood pressure. According to researchers at the University of California, San Diego, in a study ascertaining whether US pistachios could be used as part of a weight loss program for 100 healthy, overweight and obese individuals, it was established that regular pistachios consumption could promote weight loss.

All participants received general dietary and behavioral weight loss advice, and instruction on ways to increase their physical activity as part of the study. While half of the participants included 1.5 ounces of pistachios in their daily diet (pistachio group), the other half did not (control group). Researchers measured the participants health information, diet and lab tests for cardiovascular disease risk at the beginning and end of the four-month study.

The study, published in the July 2020 issue of Nutrients, shows adding US pistachios to ones diet can aid weight loss provided a calorie-restricted diet is consumed which may contribute to additional health benefits such as lowering blood pressure.

According to the lead researcher, Cheryl Rock, PhD, RD, this study adds to the body of evidence that U.S. pistachios can be a component of a weight loss diet, can increase intake of key nutrients, and can promote a healthy dietary pattern.

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According to the researchers, both groups lost about five per cent of their body weight and both significantly decreased their waist circumference and body mass index (BMI). Waist circumference and BMI are indicators of not only obesity, but whether or not one is at risk for diseases such as diabetes and heart diseases. But the similarity ends there. In addition to these measurements, there were added benefits to the pistachio group, including lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure, increased fiber intake and lower consumption of sweets than the control group. The pistachio group also had higher blood levels of the antioxidant carotenoids of lutein, alpha- and beta-carotene and a healthier ratio of poly- and mono-unsaturated fatty acids to saturated fatty acids. Besides that, they contain the phytonutrients lutein and zeaxanthin which have protective properties for the eyes from blue light and ultraviolet light, and are a good source of fibre and vitamin B6.

Notably, studies indicate that US pistachios have a unique set of nutrients that have multiple health benefits as they are a complete protein, containing all nine of the essential amino acids required to sustain health for those five years and older. This was discovered when the protein quality of pistachios was analysed by the University of Illinois.

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The Diabetes Reversal Company has developed a pioneering programme based on sustainable weight loss, evidence-based lifestyle change and one-to-one clinical support to reduce and reverse the effects of Type 2 diabetes.

The Diabetes Reversal Company has developed a pioneering programme based on weight loss, lifestyle change and one-to-one clinical support to reduce and reverse the effects of Type 2 diabetes, helping deliver the goals in the Governments newly published National Obesity Strategy.

The strategy aspires to help people lose weight to beat coronavirus and protect the NHS, which is particularly important for people with serious underlying health conditions like Type 2 diabetes who are more at risk. Obesity is a public health time bomb in the UK, over one in four (28.1%) of UK adults are obese, which increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 80%. The figures show that patients with diabetes make up a third of COVID related deaths in England, with Type 2 diabetes patients two times more likely at risk of dying in hospital.

The Diabetes Reversal Company has developed the worlds first GP led weight loss programme to improve and reverse the effects of Type 2 Diabetes and is accelerating its roll out through a pilot programme with London GP practices. This comes at a time when the Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said the NHS could save 100m over 5 years if everyone lost five pounds.

Company founder Dr Rabbani was inspired by the success of the Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial (DiRECT) to devise a lifestyle programme to help people improve their diabetes care. The three-phase programme of weight loss and lifestyle change has been created in collaboration with specialist NHS doctors, dietitians, and nutritionists, with app-based technology for ongoing monitoring.

Phase one involves fast evidence-based weight loss with an 800 calorie a day diet for eight to twelve weeks, using specially formulated total diet replacements in the form of shakes and soups developed by experts at the Diabetes Reversal Company. The second phase reintegrates healthier versions of the patients preferred foods back into their diet with the support of a qualified registered nutritionist. The final phase is based on the Diabetes Reversal Company's Golden 5 Plan focusing on nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management and environmental change to help patients stay healthier for longer.

This innovative work has already delivered proven results. Based on a study of 56 patients over eight to twelve weeks by a qualified nutritionist, patients experienced an average weight loss of 22.6 pounds (10.3 kg) which is over 10% of initial body weight lost and an average BMI decrease of -3.60.

Medical Director and company founder Dr Farhan Rabbani explains the importance on tackling Type 2 diabetes, he said:

The publication of the Governments National Obesity Strategy marks an important step forward in tackling the surge of Type 2 diabetes collectively as a nation. The causal link between the risk and severity of COVID-19 and obesity related conditions like Type 2 diabetes means tackling the two go hand in hand.

Our programme offers clinically led solutions that can deliver long term lasting change to peoples weight and feeling of well-being. We want to move away from traditional reliance on medication and start implementing more evidence-based lifestyle changes to help reduce and reverse the effects of Type 2 diabetes.

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PRIMETIME Channel 4 show Lose a Stone in 21 Days with Michael Mosley has claimedthat it can teach viewers how to lose a stone in about three weeks.

There has been a renewed focus on weight loss and diet recently, with prime minister Boris Johnson launching a new obesity strategy to urge members of the public to lose weight to beat coronavirus and protect the NHS.

Dr Mosley claims in the opening of the Channel Four programme that obesity can massively increase your risk of becoming seriously ill should you get Covid-19.

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However, the programme has been criticised on social media for being harmful to those with eating disorders and promoting an unhealthy relationship with food.

But is the diet being suggested by Dr Mosley safe to follow?

What does the diet involve?

Dr Mosley asserts that people on a weight loss journey can lose a stone in 21 days by only consuming 800 calories per day.

While the ideal daily intake of calories can vary from person to person depending on factors such as age, metabolism and activity level, the NHS recommends that the average daily intake of calories is 2,000 for women and 2,500 for men.

On ITVs This Morning, Dr Mosely told Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford that the methodology for the show is based on several recent big randomised controlled trials.

Dr Mosely added that he is also being assisted by his wife, GP Dr Clare Bailey, who recently ran a study where participants only consume 800 calories for eight weeks.

Participants on the show were provided with deliveries of healthy ingredients, meal replacement drinks and recipes from Dr Dailey to follow, which included meals like mediterranean mozzarella chicken and portobello pizzas.

Is the diet safe to follow?

Very low calorie diets are not recommended for everyone and for people with a normal BMI, should not be the first course of action when it comes to losing weight.

The NHS states: Very low calorie diets are for adults who are obese and severely obese, defined as having a BMI over 30 and 40, and need to quickly lose weight.

They are not the first option to manage obesity and should not be routinely used.

The NHS explains that very low calorie diets should only be followed under medical supervision and only for a maximum of 12 weeks.

Do not follow a very low calorie diet unless a GP has suggested it to you, the NHS says.

Very low calorie diets can also come with a myriad of side effects, including:

The NHS says that very low calorie diets are not suitable if you are:

While very low calorie diets can lead to short term weight loss, it is likely that the weight will come back on after the diet ends, the NHS explains.

What backlash did the programme receive?

In response to the programme, Channel 4 has received criticism from people branding the show as irresponsible and damaging programming.

Taking to Twitter, one person wrote: The new Channel 4 show Lose a Stone in 21 Days recommends an 800 calorie per day diet, not far off what I was restricting myself to when I was in the throes of anorexia. Irresponsible & damaging programme - @Channel4 should be ashamed.

Another tweeted: When eating disorders are so prevalent and mental health so underfunded, should we not be promoting healthy relationships with food? #loseastonein21days

What is lose a stone in 21 days, why is it trending, & how would anyone promote that? Thats drastic weight loss that would be dangerous for anyone, even overweight people who do need to lose a stone (or several). Whats more, its incredibly triggering to just see pop up?! wrote another.

Beat, a UK eating disorder charity, tweeted: In response to a lockdown diet programme on Channel 4 tomorrow night (Wednesday 5th), our services will be open until 11pm for anyone who needs to chat #EDsupport #eatingdisorders.

When the first episode of the programme aired on Channel Four, Dr Mosley took to Twitter to reply to comments from those concerned about the content of the show.

Replying to one person, Dr Mosley wrote: I do understand that eating disorders are complex, distressing and very dangerous. That said, the 800 calorie approach has been used in randomised controlled trials involving over 800 patients and the benefits for those who are overweight or obese are striking.

In April, a BBC Two programme called The Restaurant that Burns Off Calories also received similar backlash and was accused of not being remotely responsible for those with eating disorders.

When is the show on TV?

Lose a Stone in 21 Days is a three part series on Channel 4 - involving45 minute episodes.

You can watch the first episode of the programme on the Channel 4 website here.

The second episode will air on Channel 4 on Wednesday, August 12, at 9pm.

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She said: "When I started Will & Grace I was a size 8, and what happened was, every time I would go in for a fitting, I couldn't fit into clothes. Eighty percent of it I couldn't fit into, and I would just leave hating my body and hating myself. I loved my costume designer, she would always say, 'Don't worry,' and she would talk to her assistant and say, 'OK, can you call over and get a larger size?' And that was sort of the thing that was always on repeat all the time.

Debra began to think her life would be so much easier if she lost weight.

She added: "So of course, I thought, 'My life would be so much easier, and it would be easier on everybody trying to do their job, if I just lost weight. So I started doing yoga every single day and I did one of those meal delivery services. I started to get smaller and then I was a 6, and they were like, 'You're losing weight, you look amazing!

The actress was happy at a size 6, but after attending award shows and meeting other actresses, she recalled feeling fat and ugly, which prompted her to lose even more weight until she was a size 2.

She told Jameela Jamil for her I Weigh podcast: "I was way too skinny. But, you know, going in for those fittings, I fit into everything. And all of a sudden, I literally could fit into anything that was high fashion. So all of a sudden, everything seemed to open up for me, because I was a 2.

"For awhile there, I was maintaining that, and then I got sick. My body just could not hold out. My adrenals crashed, I was exhausted and it just became clear to me that I couldn't be healthy and a size 2 at the same time."

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I tend to be cheap with my grocery shopping week-after-week. But if I find a great deal on quality productslike cage-free eggsI always take advantage of it. This week I came home with a cage-free 18-count carton and immediately made some scrambled eggs when I got home. When I cracked open the egg, the yolk was orange. At first, it felt off-putting. But after a bit of research, I soon found out that having an orange yolk is actually better for my health. Surprisingly, the color of egg yolks actually does matter.

According to a study published by the Journal of Food Science, egg yolks that have a darker color (such as a mustard yellow or a light orange) typically contain even more omega-3s and vitamins compared to an average lighter yolk egg. The difference in the two different eggs is actually based on the diet and health of the chicken who laid them.

In order to better understand the subject, I spoke with two different registered dietitians about egg yolks to find out if it's really healthier to eat darker egg yolks, and what consumers should know.

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"The color of the yolk can actually tell you a great deal about the nutritional content of the egg," says Vanessa Rissetto MS, RD, CDN and co-founder of Culina Health. "In general, you want your yolk to be a dark and vibrant orange color. These yolks are typically produced by pasture-raised hens whose diets consist of fresh grass, worms, and grasshoppers. This diet is rich in carotenoids, which gives the yolks the rich orange color."

"Some studies show that darker and more colorful egg yolks, especially from pasture-raised hens, can have more omega-3s and vitamins due to the more natural feed the chickens eat," says Rachel Paul, PhD, RD from CollegeNutritionist.com. Studies also show that incorporating chia seeds into the hen's diet will also result in a darker yolk.

Rissetto also points out that the color of the yolks can actually taste different! She points out that some chefs even say the deeper colored yolks (like the orange yolks) will likely have the "more vibrant flavor" compared to lighter ones.

However, while some chickens are feasting on a good diet, others don't get as much of a robust feed, which does result in a lighter yolk.

"If the yolk is light yellow, those hens were likely fed a vegetarian diet consisting of corn and wheat," says Rissetto.

Even though the darker yolks do provide rich nutrients for the consumers, that does not mean the nutritional value of the egg changes at all. In fact, according to Paul, the yolk will still provide the same amount of protein and fat, no matter the color.

"While the nutritional value of the egg does not change significantly based on the color of the yolk, it is a great indicator of the health of the mother hen," says Rissetto.

So even if the protein and fat content remain the same no matter the egg type, if you find yourself cracking open an egg with an orange yolk, get ready for an extra boost of nutrients in your diet!

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Over the last few decades, more and more Americans have embraced a healthier lifestyle that included better nutrition and regular exercise.

Data shows that peoples priorities have evolved a bit to reflect higher importance on self-care and wellness.

In 2019, it was estimated that more than 20% of Americans belonged to a gym, fitness studio, or health club. In fact, since 2008, health club memberships have reportedly increased by 37%.

Meanwhile, brands like Barrys Bootcamp, Orange Theory Fitness, and SoulCycle found themselves catering to an audience of health-conscious evangelists that made physical activity look fun and cool.

Then 2020 happened and everything changed.

Gyms closed, in-person training became nearly impossible to get, and finding gym equipment required a willingness to pay non-trivial amounts of money.

Yet, at a time when it would seem like peoples focus on health and wellness would be deprioritized, the attention to this space seems more amplified than ever.

Innovative mediums are sprouting up everywhere that enable people to more easily stay active, without the traditional means and equipment.

Trainers have gone online, video-based workouts are the new normal, and high-tech home gym equipment is making its way into more homes than ever before.

People now have access to workout regimens without the inconvenience that exists with regular gyms, such as commuting or waiting for a piece of gym equipment to become available.

Previously, 50% of gym-goers quit after 6 months. When you are empowered to achieve your goals through an app or wall-mounted unit and never have to leave your home, the perception of what physical activity involves shifts to look a lot less burdensome.

Furthermore, for people who are working from home, this becomes a new outlet from work activities and external obligations, without needing to expose yourself to risks that come from being in a crowded gym.

Its not difficult to envision new habits being created that drive people to remain more resilient with fitness goals.

To that extent, this current environment could produce an inflection point for the health and wellness industry. This could mean more people becoming more active and remaining active.

At a time when there is so much to be stressed about, this could be something we can all celebrate.

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In this Industry Focus: Consumer Goods Bonus episode, Emily Flippen and Motley Fool contributor Dan Kline discuss the latest quarterly results from Planet Fitness (NYSE:PLNT). They go through the company's financials and membership numbers, and talk about how it has done in the space compared to the competition, the challenges it's facing, how it's positioned in the world of COVID-19, and much more.

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This video was recorded on Aug. 5, 2020.

Emily Flippen: Welcome to Industry Focus. It's Wednesday, Aug. 5, and this is your bonus episode of Industry Focus. I'm your host Emily Flippen, [laughs] and I'm welcoming back Dan Kline, as promised yesterday, to follow-up on Planet Fitness. Planet Fitness reported earnings after the bell yesterday, and we thought it was only fair to give a short earnings review. Dan, thanks for joining again.

Dan Kline: Thanks for having me. Emily, we did it, we're in the bonus, we got the extra life, there's another Pac-Man sitting at the top of the screen.

Flippen: It's really, this is, again, very self-indulgent of us, because I know this is a company that we love to talk about. We were both bummed to have to talk about it before the earnings review, so I'm excited that we're able to release a short episode now, just taking a look at the earnings. I sent you along a really nice review, right before we started taping right now, saying, from a nice member who left us a review on iTunes, saying, they're hoping for the Planet Fitness deep dive, and so I hope that, kind of, lives up to those expectations.

But without any further ado, Dan, how were the earnings?

Kline: [laughs] Well, they weren't great, as expected. This company was largely closed for the quarter, but that said, their financial picture and their membership picture is really strong. Total revenue decreased from the prior year period by 77.9%; that's actually less of a hit than I expected. [laughs] I thought they'd have taken in no money; they took in a little bit of money. Net loss was about $29 million or $0.36 a share, that's compared to they made $34.8 million or $0.41 a share in the year-ago period. They opened 21 new stores during this. Emily, that is unfortunate for those franchisees, because while you and I joined Planet Fitness during this, I'm guessing a lot of people weren't rushing to join a gym that wasn't open.

But here's the good news, and this is what stunned me the most:Cash and cash equivalents, as of June 30, were $423.6 million. That means they could lose this amount of money for, like, I don't know, five years. They're in a really good position to survive. Would you think Planet Fitness would be sitting [laughs] on $423 million when they only lost $30 million or $29.2 million in the quarter?

Flippen: No, I wouldn't have assumed that, but I do think it comes back to that franchise model that we talked about yesterday. It means that this business is a pretty steady, recurring, cash-generating business. And as you said yesterday, 90% of their revenue is recurring. So, even with the subscriptions largely turned off for this quarter, I guess it goes to show that that model that has succeeded for so many years in the past has built up a pretty strong cushion for Planet Fitness to handle quarters like this far into the future.

Kline: Yeah, and it's one of those scenarios, where the money they took in was largely the new franchises having to buy equipment. So, they're really making money, they take a cut of the sales, they sell them the equipment, all of the money for marketing comes from the franchisees, there's a fund for that. So, there's not a lot of corporate expense to running this company.

But here's the good news, there's a lot of silver lining. Membership is only down 4%, 14.8 million people now, they used to have 15.5 million. They are at about 60% usage with their stores reopen. The worst is over. This is really encouraging. I mean, you might see some spot closures -- frankly, if gyms didn't reclose here in Florida, I doubt they're going to reclose anywhere. I don't know, Emily, I looked at this and I was really excited.

Flippen: Yeah, when I think about the cat getting put back in the bag here, I think it's probably virtually impossible for the state [and] federal governments to try to get gyms and other businesses reclosed, even if that is the best way to control the current outbreak. So, I'm inclined to believe that moving forward, it's likely that this is going to be one of the worst quarters for Planet Fitness for the foreseeable future. But I have to be honest, I'm a little concerned that membership -- you said it was only down 4%, and while that's good in the grand scheme of things, we know other gyms' memberships were more dramatically hit. At the same time, Planet Fitness was proactive about not charging people during the period in which their memberships or their gyms were not open. So, the idea that people were still canceling, even though they weren't getting charged during this pandemic for a relatively low-cost subscription, it's still a little bit concerning.

Kline: I'm guessing that it's largely people who don't feel comfortable going to the gym and can't imagine feeling comfortable going to the gym anytime soon. I know that there's definitely people in my world, and you probably had this as well, but when I said I joined a gym or that I went to the gym to meet my trainer, are horrified. You know, that I might as well be saying, "I'm going to an all-you-can-eat buffet and I'm using my hands," you know. [laughs] I think there is a level, you know, it's all personal taste, but there's a cautious level. There's also probably some seniors and some older people who shouldn't be going to the gym, or immune-compromised people who right now can't imagine that they're going to go to the gym in the next six months or the next year. And I'm guessing it's not $10 members who quit, I bet it's more $23 members. And that's not a lot of money, but if you're out of work and you don't know what your financial picture looks like, it's still meaningful -- you know, it's a nice lunch.

Flippen: So, let's talk about what their revenue may look like in the future. You said their revenue was down almost 80% compared to the year-ago period, when you look at where the revenue is today versus where it could be maybe a quarter or two from now, how does that leave you feeling?

Kline: Well, the vast majority of their stores are reopened, that means they're re-collecting all that recurring membership revenue. They wouldn't give any guidance, they gave a really cryptic guidance, you said it to me, on what they're going to do with store openings, so they might take a hit in that area, which is actually a pretty big revenue driver for the company. But overall, I'm pretty confident that they're going to swing back to a profit. And sitting on that much cash, even if they're just breakeven for the next couple of quarters, this is actually a better investment than I thought it was.

Flippen: It's interesting, because we're seeing a lot of really great quarters coming out from a lot of their competitors for the at-home fitness trend. Planet Fitness clearly is not performing as well in that category as some of their at-home fitness competitors are. But I think when you look at the valuation that's attributed to it in the market today, it's a lot more reasonable than some of their competitors. Granted, I still think the valuation of Planet Fitness -- and not that I spend a ton of my time thinking about valuation [laughs] of Planet Fitness -- but I still think, baked into that expectation is expansion opportunities.

And you mentioned before, they opened 21 new Planet Fitness stores during the quarter, which I still think is pretty outstanding considering the fact that virtually the entire country was shut down, at least at one point during the previous quarter. The big question is, can they reach their expansion milestones for the next year, for the next two years? Do the people who are franchising these Planet Fitness locations still want to expand?

You alluded to some of this cryptic guidance that they gave in the call in response to an analyst's question. What was that cryptic guidance?

Kline: I'm sorry, I don't have it in front of me, but they basically talked around the question. They more or less said, we don't know. And I hate to say, but that's correct.

So, I would argue that there are people with money that are looking to invest, and they're more likely to open a business you can join with recurring revenue for $10 a month than they are to open, say, an upscale restaurant or lots of other businesses. Look, are they going to open as many gyms in the next six months as they would have? No, just because construction is slower. There's probably not a lot of people eager to, right now, open their gym. That said, when we're post-pandemic, and let's pretend six months from now we're largely in a post-pandemic, maybe even in a vaccinated world, I think this is going to be a really attractive business, because the people who were paying $80 or $90 a month for a gym, they might look at it and go, oh, that's too much. I'm not making as much money. And the person who bought a Peloton, and for the last six months, and by then it'll be 12 months, was sitting there and only using their Peloton. They might go, "You know what? I want to go to a gym, I want to take a class, I want to work out with some weights. But I'm paying $80 a month between my financing and my monthly membership fee with my Peloton. So I'm just going to join this cheap gym near my house."

The other thing they'll benefit from is, people will start commuting again. You know, I went to the gym on the way to or the way from work, back when I used to live in Connecticut and I used to commute to someplace a little bit away from my house. Right now, Emily, nobody is commuting. To go to the gym, you have to make a concerted decision to get into the car, and I know that's a little bit tricky for some people. So I don't know what it's going to look like for the next 18 months, but two years from now, I think there's going to be a lot of Planet Fitnesses opening.

Flippen: Yeah, I put you on the spot there with that question. And the good news is, as you were speaking, I pulled up what I, kind of, wanted to reference here. They got a pretty direct question from one of the analysts during the call, who essentially said, we all know the big question here is, what is there in terms of new placement for gyms in the relatively near future? And as you alluded to, the answer was a very roundabout answer that essentially boiled down to an implication that current franchise owners are not [laughs] super-interested in going out and trying to build out new locations now until they have some sense about what the future of the clubs that they own right now is.

And I think, when you think about the declining membership base, and potentially some downgrades of membership, it's a reasonable assumption that people who are currently franchising a Planet Fitness will want to see their businesses return to a relative normal before looking to expand. But before I let you go here, I also want to talk about something that you mentioned yesterday, because it ties into the answer we got on this question. It's about real estate, and the idea that as gyms and other retailers start to go under, there's going to be more accessible real estate for Planet Fitness. What I thought was really interesting in this call is that they didn't actually say whether or not they expect to have more retail availability, especially at a cheaper price. The implication was, Planet Fitnesses are getting rent deferrals, there are a fair number of other businesses that are also getting rent deferrals, and nobody seems to be interested in signing new leases right now.

Kline: [laughs] Yeah, I think that's absolutely true. That said, there are going to be healthy gyms or pre-COVID healthy gyms that go out of business. That's going to be too attractive for Planet Fitness to pass up. The existing franchisors, they're basically saying, right now we have added cost, we don't know if we're going to sign up new members, we don't know what percentage of our existing members we're going to lose, so let's wait a little bit. But that's not exactly saying "no." Realistically, Emily, if I had a lot of money, I would happily open a Planet Fitness. Would I do it in November? No, I probably wouldn't, unless I can approach a landlord and say, "Here's the deal, I'll sign a five-year lease, but I don't want to start paying rent until there is a 2% COVID-19 rate," or a vaccine or whatever the number is.

Because, look, I think for a lot of people, it's a hassle to go to the gym and wear a mask, and it's not as fun to work out. So they're probably seeing 60% usage for clubs that aren't that busy in the first place. They're probably wondering, "Am I going to get another wave of cancellations?" I don't think that's going to happen. I think in the long term, you know, people who go to the gym, go to the gym. We already know that a pretty large percentage of Planet Fitness members didn't go to the gym anyway, so they're not really missing out [laughs] during the pandemic. So, they're going to monitor, but it will get back to normal. This is a very well-priced product for a recession world or even a world where, let's say, we quickly recover, but where people are still keeping a little bit of an eye on their pocketbook.

Flippen: Well, Dan, I appreciate you indulging me and coming back for a second bonus episode today to report on these earnings. It'll be a fun business to watch into the future.

Kline: Looking forward to it.

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Sami Sweeney owns Pure Barre in Bellevue and started a petition to get the attention of lawmakers to address what she says are too strict guidelines on reopening.

BELLEVUE, Wash. Updatedguidelines for fitness centers and gyms in our state take effect August 10, and some gym owners say they are too strict.

Among the changes is a 300-square-foot amount of space per participant for any indoor fitness activities. While larger gyms may be able to manage that, smaller gyms and studios could be faced with hard decisions.

I'm personally feeling, you know, really, really frustrated, said Blair McHaney, CEO of the Washington Fitness Alliance (WFA).

The WFA has been working with Gov. Inslees office to come up with guidelines that would allow for people to be safe but for the gyms to still operate as a business.

As coronavirus cases began to increase, Gov. Inslee announced rollbacks that included limiting the number of people in a fitness center to five regardless of its size.

What we did is we looked at the states that were performing the very best thing and mitigating COVID-19, and we looked at their guidance and it's generally 150 square feet per person to maintain 6 feet of social distancing, McHaney said.

McHaney said his coalition couldnt get Gov. Inslees office to go lower than 300 square feet. McHaney said while larger clubs may be able to mitigate that change, it will be devastating to smaller clubs.

Our board is not here to advocate for big clubs, the WFA is here to advocate for fitness and indoor recreation. And we can't leave those guys out. We can't leave them out, he said.

McHaney noted despite positive conversations with the governors office, the process felt rushed. He said they are working on drafting a letter that uses data to support their assertion that the guidelines are too restrictive.

We just got new data today, tracking 24,000,000 member check-ins from clubs that have been reopened from all across the country, and less than .005% occurrence rate when you look at the number of check-ins and the number of cases that have been called in, he said.

Sami Sweeney owns Pure Barre in Bellevue. She said theyve been operating in a limited capacity since King County moved into Phase 2, but the new guidelines would be too much.

We're gonna be down to two people per class and we cant operate, wed have to close down with just two people per class, Sweeney said.

Her husband Brandon said he was planning to open a boxing gym in downtown Seattle before the pandemic hit, but the new guidelines would make it cost-prohibitive for him to do so.

We don't know a single business in this industry. That would ever be able to live with the new guidelines, he said.

Sami started a petition that has nearly 13,000 signatures, pleading with Gov. Inslee to hear them out on reopening guidelines. She said she would welcome any extra inspections to prove their cleanliness.

I would love to have somebody come and see our operations and how we how just how overall clean, and spaced out it actually is, Sweeney said.

Both Sami and Brandon remain optimistic things will work out.

I think everyone sees the risk that all these studios are gonna fail here in the next month or so if we cant change it, she said.

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RED BANK, NJ: Perhaps youve caught the COVID 10-15 (pounds gained?)

You can shake it up, stretch it out or clear your mind with Zumba, Pilates, or Yoga in Riverside Gardens Park every Wednesday.

Fitness in the Park is brought to you by theRed Bank Parks and Recreation Departmentand sponsored by the Red Bank YMCA.

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YMCA of Greater Monmouth County President & CEO Laurie Goganzer said,"The Community YMCA is excited to once again lead Fitness in the Park to help keep our neighbors in Red Bank active. The series ofoutdoorZumba,Pilates and Yogais great way to bring our community together to improve health and well-being for all."

Heres the 2020 Schedule:

August 12 - Pilates

August 19 - Yoga

August 26 - Zumba

September 2 - Pilates

September 9 - Yoga

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