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Vegan Keto Diet: List of plant-based foods you can eat on the weight loss plan  |  Photo Credit: iStock Images

New Delhi: The Keto diet or the Ketogenic diet is one of the most popular diet plans followed by people for quick weight loss. The diet comprises of low calorie, high-fat food, that help to put the body on the process of ketosis. This helps to burn fat, instead of carbohydrates, for the energy required by the body to perform every day activities, and hence helps in weight loss.

At the same time, a vegan diet has also been linked to many health benefits ranging from weight loss to a healthier heart. So can people who want to stay vegan follow a keto diet? Well, yes, they can. However, most foods that are high in healthy fats are non-vegetarian or animal-based. Here is a list of plant-based foods that people who wish to follow a vegan keto diet can include on their plate to get the best of both worlds.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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GREGG Wallace has shown off the incredible results of his healthy eating and exercise regime thats seen him lose four stone.

The Masterchef host is launching his own wellbeing and weight loss subscription plan called Greggs ShowMe.Fit.

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The 55-year-old, who hit his goal weight in early April, took to Instagram to share two photos of his before and after transformation, captioning the snap: "4 stone later. I want to help people be fitter n happier."

Gregg is launching his fitness and diet website Gregg Show.Me.Fit on 25th June, which will offer subscribers exercise tips and healthy recipes for 7 a month.

It will feature his own personal trainer Danny Rai BSc, MSc who has put together a range of exercises that you can do at home to burn fat or to work on specific areas of your body.

The website also features wife Anna Wallace, who will be creating all the healthy home cooked recipes, all of take just 30 minutes to prepare and cook. Anna and Gregg met on Twitter in 2013 when she reached out to ask for advice on a rhubarb and duck recipe.

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The TV personality overhauled his lifestyle back in 2017 and has gradually transformed his physical image ever since.

During lockdown, he revealed to his followers that he was now below his target of 12 stone and was looking and feeling better than ever.

His followers were astonished with the images and rushed to tell the dad-of-two how impressed they were with his weight loss.

One wrote: "Brilliant work Greg!! That takes some hardcore willpower and motivation especially because you are surrounded by food in your job. A real inspiration, so proud of you "

"You look amazing, bloody well done! I need to find your mojo!," added another.

A third gushed: "Awesome achievement can't wait to sign up xx"

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Despite being in lockdown Gregg has been keeping up his regime and has kept his followers updated on what he's been doing to and the exercises that have been keeping him busy.

He said: There's no gyms, that doesn't matter, my PT Danny has sent me a five day programme.

Gregg, who was once 16 stone, previously discussed his decision to change his lifestyle, telling The Sun: "I made a conscious decision to cut down on fried and high sugar foods, as well as booze which helped me lose weight.

When I was at my biggest I was having a daily fry up, fish and chips once per week, takeaway a couple more times and drinking beer nearly every day. At first, I felt like I was missing out. But my body got used to what I was giving it and yours will too.

Gregg is currently holed up in the Kent countryside with his wife Anna and their son Sid, 11 months,

His in-laws Massimo and Rina are also in the house, as is his daughter Libby, 24, who he shares with ex wife Denise.

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by: Dr. Mary Gillis, D.Ed.

Posted: Jun 15, 2020 / 08:00 PM EST / Updated: Jun 15, 2020 / 08:00 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) A new study is suggesting men are more likely to die from COVID-19, and testosterone levels could be a contributing factor.

The study, published in Early Human Development, examined the association between testosterone levels and coronavirus fatalities in over 100,000 males worldwide. Researchers were interested in prenatal testosterone levels, which are indirectly measured by the ratio of a males ring finger to index finger.

The scientists found lower levels of the hormone may put males at greater risk.

A low ratio of ring finger to index finger is associated with high prenatal testosterone. Meanwhile, a high ration of ring finger to index finger is associated with low prenatal levels.

The findings showed an association between low prenatal testosterone levels and a higher severity of COVID-19 infection and death among males.

Researchers said using testosterone levels as biomarkers could help identify males more susceptible to the coronavirus, and those who should take extra precautions to avoid contracting the virus.

Authors of the report also suspect the structural features of testosterone may facilitate the virus entry into the body and boost the virus ability to attack the cells. Scientists said this part of the study needs to be looked at more.

With updated information from the Indiana Department of Health on June 12, this timeline reflects updated tallies of deaths and positive tests prior to that date.

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A novel lymphatically delivered oral testosterone undecanoate (Tlando) is a fixed-dose, well-tolerated, and effective treatment for hypogonadism with liver health benefits that clearly differentiate it from the potentially hepatotoxic oral methyltestosterone, reported Irwin Goldstein, MD, at the American Urological Association 2020 Virtual Experience.

This innovative product has exciting, paradigm-shifting potential for treating men with low testosterone, said Goldstein, director of Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital in San Diego, California, and clinical professor of surgery at the University of California San Diego.

It offers the opportunity to provide safe, effective, and well-tolerated testosterone replacement through the oral route that is the generally preferred method for medication administration. In addition, available data indicate that it not only avoids the adverse hepatic effects that have historically limited use of oral testosterone, but it improves markers of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease [NAFLD] that is a serious and prevalent condition. Low testosterone (ie, hypogonadism) is common in males with NAFLD.

Methyltestosterone is prone to cause liver toxicity with oral ingestion because it is directly transported to the liver through the portal vein, Goldstein said. In contrast, the lymphatically delivered oral testosterone undecanoate is a nonmethylated prodrug of endogenous testosterone, found in Tlando, that avoids first-pass metabolism in the liver and enters the systemic circulation via the lymphatics.

The safety and efficacy of Tlando for treating men with low testosterone was investigated in the 1-year SOAR trial that included 210 men who received the investigational product and a control group of 105 patients treated with topical testosterone gel.

Results from SOAR showed that the oral testosterone undecanoate was associated with a significantly greater increase in free testosterone levels compared with the topical product, and it improved key mental and sexual domains, reported Goldstein, who was an investigator in SOAR and an earlier dosing study.

Safety data in the study included measurement of liver enzymes and showed that reductions were consistently achieved in alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and -glutamyl transferase among men who had elevated levels of those markers of liver injury at baseline. Rates of normalization for those 4 enzymes ranged from 31% for -glutamyl transferase to 67% for alkaline phosphatase.

40% reduction in liver fat at 4 months

Additional data on the liver effects of the novel testosterone undecanoate product were obtained in a smaller separate trial of men with hypogonadism. Using the objective Magnetic Resonance Imaging Proton Density Fat Fraction technique to measure liver fat percentage, it found that after 4 months, men with NAFLD at baseline achieved an approximately 40% reduction in liver fat. In addition, more than 75% of men who entered the study with NAFLD were considered responders to the oral testosterone undecanoate based on achieving a 30% or greater reduction in the percentage of liver fat.

In addition, the percentage of patients categorized as NAFLD-free rose during the study and nearly doubled by its conclusion, increasing from 34% at baseline to reach 63% at 16 weeks.

Interestingly, the higher the baseline body mass index, the greater the reduction in liver fat achieved with Tlando treatment, and it appears that the improvement in liver fat does not appear to be explained by any decrease in body weight, Goldstein said.

Disclosures: Lipocine Inc provided funding for the study. Goldstein is on the consultant/advisory board of Lipocine Inc, does research for AbbVie Inc and Marius Pharmaceuticals LLC, is on the Clarus Therapeutics, Inc speakers bureau, and receives writing support from Endo International.

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LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The health services economy is witnessingthe flow of over a trillion dollars every year. In a booming industry that is growing at a steep rate, companies are scrambling to get ahead of the game. By providing more cutting-edge technology, client-friendly atmospheres, and competitive prices, medical practices are working every angle to climb to the top. In our modern society, customers crave new experiences and constant upgrades to their care. An up-and-coming brand,Regenicsis here to provide just that.

Regenics is a rising wellness center with its business centered around hormone balancing and regenerative health. Regenicshas broken into the health industry with a full-spectrum approach to supplementary care. Offering meal and fitness planning, BMI testing, IV therapy, vitamins and supplements, cryotherapy, and CBD products, the company is primarily geared towards men's health - specifically testosterone deficiency. Their team is on a mission to erase the stigma surrounding testosterone replacement therapy, as well as shed light on the current misconceptions of the treatment. Regenicsis staying ahead of the health services game by making their patients and clients feel welcome, ordinary, and safe with their treatment - pioneeringthe normalization of thesetreatments.

Another element that makes Regenics so unique is its futuristic, vibrant, and eye-catching image. Take a trip to their social media pages, home to a following over 50,000 strong, and you'll find posts featuring men and women sporting Regenics gear who look like they've popped straight out of Sports Illustrated ads. On top of that, Regenics has branded itself with a graphic logo that is clean, simple, and wearable. But most importantly, their executives have decided to reshape the medical facility arena - with the idea to be home to a medical center without the eerie and bare medical feel. Regenics has created a more inviting physical environment for their clients while still providing a host of certified medical treatments and products. Striving to make their company one-of-a-kind in the customer service game, Regenics executives have concentrated much of their time on their approachable and impressive "ideal shape" image.

Regenics also takes the edge over its competitors because of its efforts to offer a full-scale service to restore the body's supplementary needs on a molecular level. Advertised and fulfilled as a top-of-the-line service, Regenics tackles all aspects of personal well-being - mental, physical, spiritual, and financial. In a competitive industry with such large cash and customer flow, it is only with this uncommon combination of products, services, and approaches to health that companies like Regenics begin to dominate the arena.

While geared towards men in their middle ages, Regenics has a little bit of something for everyone. Whether you're looking for elite athletic care, calming medicinal CBD, or other supplementary and regenerative treatment, this is the place for you.

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TWIN FALLS The North Canyon Medical Center is hosting its 23rd annual Health Fair this week. Initially set to be in May, the medical center had to reschedule because of COVID-19. There were thoughts that it wasn't going to happen this year, but the center has been following the state's rebound plan and set the dates for this week.

While it's typically a one-day affair, officials from North Canyon felt it wouldn't be safe since the fair draws in large numbers. They decided to host it in multiple locations across an extended amount of time. Today marked the first day of the event and was held at North Canyon Orthopedics in Twin Falls from 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. The remaining days will take place at the same time as today's event. However, Tuesday-Thursday will be hosted at the main campus in Gooding and Friday in Buhl.

The health fair's objective is to allow community members to have access to affordable lab testing to monitor their health. The fair offers lab testing and blood work to evaluate organ functions and check for conditions such as coronary heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, and diabetes. For those who wish to get this sort of testing, a twelve-hour fast is required. There is also testing for prostate cancer and to detect abnormal testosterone behavior in men over 20.

While there were discussions, North Canyon Medical Center decided that they would not be offering COVID-19 testing. Community Relations Director Shellie Amundson stated, "For the COVID antibody, we felt that that really still needed to be driven by their physician."

The health fair is significant to the community because it can help people save loads of money. The cost of tickets ranges from fifteen to thirty-five dollars for those who have preregistered. Since preregistration is now over, it will cost twenty to fifty dollars.

Despite there being a slight increase in cost compared to what it would usually be, it saves people hundreds. Amundson stated, "We have a lot of people who maybe don't have insurance, or their insurance has a really high deductible. And so this is their one chance a year to get several hundred dollars worth of lab work." The prices are even more critical now since many people find themselves struggling financially.

Those who are getting tested can expect to receive the results in a short amount of time. People who are part of the medical centers patient portal can expect their results to be posted within twenty-four hours. Regular participants will get their findings in the mail within four or five days of testing.

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While its not surprising that there are people out there who hold opinions like Sheriff Wiggins with respect to the recent nationwide protests regarding systematic racism in our country, and he is entitled to his opinions and the right to express them, I do have to question his judgement to make public his clearly political view given his position and role in our community.

As to his opinions, there are only a handful of explanations.Either he is ignorant of the facts and the reality and impacts of systematic racism against black people or he is aware of those facts and chooses to ignore them because of his own prejudices or partisan beliefs.It is no surprise that given the level of anxiety and fear today as a result of COVID-19, added to the atmosphere of divisiveness that has been promulgated by the current administration, that the horrendous murder of George Floyd caught on video and shared around the world would create a tipping point. It has illuminated the generations-old and ongoing spectre of systematic racism and that exposure has opened so many peoples eyes resulting in people taking to the streets to peacefully protest.In the 60s we took to the streets to protest an unjust war and things changed for the better.

Today, people are protesting the injustice of systematic racism and police abuse of black people, and because of this outcry, hopefully things will change for the better again.But for Sheriff Wiggins to claim he doesnt see systematic racism or its not significant enough to infuriate people to protest in and of itself and that these protests are about the election, really makes me question his fitness for his job.

Ken GoldSteamboat Springs

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Anytime Fitness, at 8901 W. North Ave. in Wauwatosa, is receiving backlash after a workout called "I can't breathe" was seen at the location.(Photo: Evan Casey/Now News Group)

A trainer at Anytime Fitness in Wauwatosa has been placed on leaveafter they drew andposted an"I can't breathe" workout that has garnered national backlash.

The workout, which was posted on a dry-erase board at the gym, says "I can't breathe," and then "... don't you dare lay down."

The workout also includeda drawing of a person, drawn with black marker, in a kneeling position. The workout alternates betweenburpees, or squat thrusts, and rows.

Several photos of the workout guide, which has since been removed at the gym, were shared on social media, causing corporate management to release a statement about the incident.

"As leaders of Self Esteem Brands and the Anytime Fitness Brand, we were shocked and devastated to see that one of our franchise locations chose to offer an 'I Can't Breathe'workout," the statement said.

"I can't breathe" has been chanted at hundreds of protests and rallies across the nation in recentdays, echoing the final words of George Floyd, who waskilled in custody when a white police officer knelt on his neck in Minneapolis.

Just days before the workout was posted, hundreds marched down North Avenue in Wauwatosa chanting these exact words.

A phone call to the manager of the Anytime Fitnesswas not returned before this story was published.

A news release from Self Esteem Brands said that the owner and staff of the gym have all volunteered for anti-racism training that the company is now providing.

State Sen. Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee), joined by State Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) and LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee), said the following in astatement about the workout:

As elected officials representing Wauwatosa, WI, we denounce Anytime Fitness 'I Cant Breathe'workout regimen.

"In the wake of Mr. Floyds death, many residents including those living in Wauwatosa have taken to the streets to protest disparate treatment of people of color. Wauwatosas residents have collectively amplified their voices to empathize and begin to reevaluate practices that perpetuate systemic racism in our community. Nothing about the past 14 days should have given anyone, let alone a business owner, the inkling that this workout was appropriately named."

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Gym goers craving a bit of normalcy are getting a taste of their old lives Friday as fitness facilities reopen across San Diego County.

Although the habit may feel familiar, there are a few significant changes for those returning to the gym. Fewer amenities, more space and absolutely no fist bumps, according to the guidelines set forth by the state.

The new rules didnt deter Rob Vetere, a restaurant manager in Gaslamp, from returning to Balanced Fitness in downtown San Diego on opening day. The small, indie gym was quiet Friday morning, with only a handful of members working out. Vetere, a regular member who used to show up here about three or four times a week, was one of the first in line.

Just like I could never work from home, I could never work out at home, said Vetere. Home is the space you relax. Im more productive when I go to a different space.

During quarantine, Vetere was resigned to neighborhood walks. He said returning to the gym was about prioritizing stress relief and fitness as he ages, and was relieved to return to his regimen right away. Going to a physical destination was a key part of the experience.

But the space is a bit different than it used to be. Rodrigo Iglesias, the owner of the gym, spent much of the quarantine remodeling the old building downtown. With freshly painted walls and a newly designed entrance, Iglesias said he was aiming to make the gym more neighborly and inviting. He sees the new rules for gyms as an opportunity to engage more with customers. Instead of letting members sneak past the front desk without a word, now he and his staff have to check their temperature and provide hand sanitizer.

Tape lines around exercise benches mark social distancing guidelines at Chuze Fitness in Chula Vista on Thursday, June 11, 2020.

(Sandy Huffaker/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

The temperature checks are part of a long list of reopening guidelines meant to reduce gym-goers exposure to COVID-19 through shared equipment and packed facilities. But the changes also make gyms a far less social space than they once were. Among many rules for sanitation and spacing of equipment, the guidance also suggests gyms close down or limit all non-core services, such as locker rooms, childcare, and spas. Handshakes and fist bumps are also off the table.

Instead, members will be greeted with a non-contact forehead thermometer and big bottles of hand sanitizer at the door.

Billy Grenham, the chief marketing officer for a small West Coast chain of gyms called Chuze Fitness, said his staffers are doing what they can to keep the gym atmosphere as friendly as it used to be. The gym is training staffers on how to engage with members without close contact they used to have.

Were giving air fives instead of high fives, Grenham said, adding that those greetings would be done behind a sheet of plexiglass for front-desk associates.

Chuze is also selling masks at the front desk for members who come in without one. They shoot for a light-hearted tone: Im totally smiling under this, the masks read.

Employee Nijal Collins wipes down a plastic shield at the register at Chuze Fitness in Chula Vista.

(Sandy Huffaker/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Although the state doesnt require facial coverings, San Diego Countys mandate on masks means gym members should be covering their faces while exercising. The thought was inconceivable to Victoria Louise Rabin, a 35-year-old self-described gym addict in Pacific Beach.

I cant breathe when I wear those, let alone when Im working out, Rabin said. Unless they created a mask that you can breathe through, I dont see how that would work. Especially when youre sweating and gasping for breath. It would be a tricky situation.

Adherence to the mask rule will likely vary by location, as the size, culture and makeup of the gym will influence how it operates. On social media, several gym-goers in San Diego said they would not want to wear masks while working out, and didnt expect their gyms to make them.

Regardless of rules, many former gym members appear to be chomping at the bit to return to their third place, the spot between work and home in which they can unwind.

Rabin couldnt wait to return to 24 Hour Fitness once the chain reopens.

I go for the gym environment and community, even if I dont speak to anyone, Rabin said. Its about having that escapism. You need to release whatevers going on in your life. I stopped working out during quarantine, and I felt lethargic. Everything felt more gray, and I didnt have a spring in my step anymore. I realized it was because I wasnt training.

Despite all the changes, Grenham said he believes members will take what they can get. Both Chuze and Balanced Fitness reported a notable increase in calls for new memberships, as well as a return of existing members.

People are craving some sort of normalcy, Grenham said. The gym is a routine for everybody. They want something to do during the day that feels familiar. People are saying, It feels good to be home.

For those not ready to return to a physical gym, Chuze is offering virtual classes online for $4.99 per month.

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Fitness businesses across Buffalo Niagara, shuttered by Covid-19 for nearly three months, inch closer to reopening.

Big-box gyms, wellness centers and boutique studios alike await word from New York State about whether they can resume operations next Tuesday, when the region enters phase three of emergence from its pause, or if they need to wait until phase four, which may not start until July.

Were trying to gear ourselves up to be prepared for whenever they say we can open, said Patty Simonson, associate executive director of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo.

The state Department of Health this week had not yet provided reopening guidelines for fitness ventures. Related businesses, aware that Gov. Andrew Cuomo caught religious leaders off-guard last weekend by announcing houses of worship could partially reopen immediately, want to avoid the same flat-footed feeling.

This is what to expect whenever fitness facilities reopen.

When the cardio fitness areas reopen in the at the JCC, some equipment will blocked off with cones to keep members a safe distance apart. The number of members in the area will also be limited and staff will sanitize each piece of equipment after every use. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News)

The new normal for other indoor gathering experiences will hold true in fitness because the goal remains the same limit the spread of Covid-19.

Disinfecting, physical distancing and mask-wearing will color the atmosphere.

We pretty much have all of our equipment sanitized, cleaned and marked off, Simonson said. We, too are going to phase within our facilities.

The JCC continued to pay its staff during the pause, including instructors who will continue to provide a robust schedule of free online classes available to all at jccbuffalo.org.

Those classes eventually will come at a modest cost.

The free stuff, while were happy to do it as a service during this crisis, were a not-for-profit, mission-based organization, Executive Director Rick Zakalik said. No money, no mission.

The JCC will unveil a host of changes when it reopens its Holland Family Building in Buffalo and Benderson Family Building in Amherst.

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Zakalik and Simonson compared notes with JCCs across the country, including those already reopened. They and other fitness outfits also looked for guidance from county, state and federal health agencies.

Those who want to participate in JCC cardiovascular, strength and group fitness training will need to reserve time using an app called upace, to assure that both locations live within expected limited occupancy guidelines. The JCC has more than 10,000 members.

All staff, members and visitors will have to answer several questions when they arrive:

If they answer yes to any of those questions, and if a temperature reading is 100.4 or higher, they will be sent away.

Group fitness classes most of which once served up to 40 participants likely will start with a limit of 10 members separated in all directions by at least 10 feet, Simonson said.

Cardio and strength-training equipment has been spread out and staff will sanitize equipment after it is used. More sanitizing stations have been added.

Locker rooms will remain closed to start and will open two weeks before showers. Members who use the outdoor pool in Amherst will have to wait a week or more. At first, that pool will be reserved for lap swimming.

Its going to be a learning process, Simonson said. Were going to be very nimble.

Face coverings will be a tricky part. Everyone who enters the JCC will need to wear one while theyre walking around. Staff, including trainers, will wear them, though the JCC and others believe members exerting themselves in classes and on exercise equipment should be exempt.

Anybody who chooses to keep one on is certainly welcome to do so, Simonson said, but were also conscious about what its like to wear a mask when youre working out. Thats tough.

YMCA Buffalo Niagara expects to roll out similar plans at its seven branches in Erie and Niagara counties, said Pam Vetrano, senior program director of the Wellness Center at the Independent Health Family Branch YMCA. Silver Sneakers programs for older members will be delayed.

LA Fitness and big-box gyms with sites in other states already have posted similar guidelines online.

Don Heins enjoys an amazing view of Canalside from Impact Sports Performance before the facility at LECOM Harborcenter closed for a pause in March due to Covid-19. (Robert Kirkham/News file photo)

Fitness centers with hundreds of members who can walk in anytime will have a greater challenge, predicted Brian DeLuca, director of physical therapy and impact sports performance at UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, which serves professional, college and high school athletes, and helps people of all ages recover from joint and musculoskeletal injuries.

Its going to be an easier transition for us because we can control the volume. Everything is scheduled, said DeLuca, a physical therapist and certified strength coach with an MBA from the University at Buffalo.

Physical therapists and trainers at UBMD Ortho Physical Therapy and Performance Training Center continued to bring those recovering from injury or needed surgery during the shutdown into the Orchard Park office, DeLuca said. Reacting to the pandemic has forced staff to work staggered schedules, shorten appointments and ask patients to do more exercises at home to assure physical distancing and Covid-19 prevention.

The practice also owns Impact Sports Performance downtown in LECOM Harborcenter, which closed with other fitness operations in mid-March. Its strength and conditioning trainers have charged clients reduced fees for virtual visits and created a reopening plan they soon hope to set in motion.

Regardless of what happens with the reopening over the next six, nine months, virtual training is going to be an important piece, DeLuca said. Maybe youre only going to train someone once or twice in person versus them normally coming in three or four times.

Derek Alessi, owner of Dr. Derek Health and Fitness in Clarence, said he has gone the extra mile to prepare for an opening he expects to make next week. (Mark Mulville/News file photo)

Dr. Derek Health and Fitness in Clarence also will enjoy greater control of the scheduled services it provides. Its challenge: give safe haven to clients who range in age from 40 to 70.

Those clients are active and well educated, with means to pay for personal fitness and nutrition training, owner Derek Alessi said, but two-thirds of them have medical conditions that include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, arthritis, asthma and autoimmune conditions.

Those conditions can shorten the lifespan by a decade or more.

That was always my pitch ... Alessi said, but now, on top of that, if you have underlying conditions, you might not make it to the end of this year.

Alessi laid off 11 employees, who are collecting unemployment, and stopped billing clients when Cuomo directed health and wellness businesses to close.

He since has reached out daily online to all 150 of those clients, sharing self-made exercise videos, healthy recipes and cooking advice.

Alessi learned his business qualifies for phase three under a personal services code that includes nonmedical diet and weight loss centers, physical therapy and physical fitness consultants.

He plans next week to start bringing clients back to a wellness center fortified against the novel coronavirus. A deep cleaning company and ultraviolet light was used to sterilize the wellness center and its fitness equipment. The staff will wear gloves and KN95 face masks the latter of which they also will provide to clients when asked.

First one-on-one visits will involve an update on medical history, body composition, blood pressure and blood oxygenation levels.

Signs at a hand sanitizer station urge members at the the JCC Benderson Family Building in Amherst to sanitize before and after using the health facilities there. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News)

DeLuca, Alessi and others know that some clients and gym members particularly those who are older and have compromised immunity may feel uncomfortable for months, maybe longer, returning to a gym or fitness studio.

Their biggest concern is that they will continue to see what the pandemic already has wrought on exercise, diet and sleep habits three pillars that help build strength, immunity and physical and mental well-being.

Alessi said about 15% of his clients regularly checked in with him, kept those pillars steady during the last three months, and stayed well. About 40% took some steps but could have done so more consistently and gained a few pounds. Another 20% got bogged down with anxiety or depression, didnt check in quite as often, and gained up to 15 pounds.

The last group is the 25% that I havent heard from, Alessi said.

DeLuca encouraged those who cant afford the new hybrid fitness model to find free apps and classes online or put more walking and other activity into a regular routine.

Illness is going to happen so you want to prepare your body for it and people dont think about exercise as a tool, he said. When you have a respiratory illness and youre compromised with swelling, inflammation and youre deprived of oxygen, fitness training can really help prepare you to get through that.

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