Health & Fittnes

Coach Welly, Gainful Win Innovation Award at Connected Health & Fitness

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The gym member engagement platform and personalized nutrition brand were chosen as the most innovative brands by industry leaders The Connected Health & Fitness Summit, a two-day event bringing together leaders from the top fitness and wellness brands, has named Coach Welly and Gainful as the winning companies of its prestigious Innovation Showcase. The 5th annual Connected Health & Fitness Summit event, held in Los Angeles, California, included speakers such as Evelyn Webster, CEO of SoulCycle; Krystal Zell, CEO of Tonal; Bryan Myers, CEO of Solidcore; Sam Cole, CEO and co-founder of FitXR; Sean Turner, CEO of Les Mills US,…
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How Reliable Is Technology at Tracking Health and Fitness?

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Trekking up the final leg of the Fern Canyon Trail to Bear Peak, my quads were on fire, my heart was pounding, and oxygen was at a premium. Climbing to one of Boulder’s highest peaks has always tested my mental and physical stamina. But this time, I came armed with a new tool that would tell me more about the 1,700-foot vertical ascent and my health.…
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Meet The Vegan Bodybuilder Competing At The Highest Level

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Vegan bodybuilder Malina Schwager has been awarded Pro Status from the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB), the biggest honor in bodybuilding. A fully natural (“natty” in the jargon) and vegan athlete, Schwager relies on plant power alone to sculpt her body. She doesn’t use substances like hormones or performance-enhancing drugs. Her new status means that she can now compete officially at Olympia Qualifier bodybuilding competitions. Schwager tells Plant Based News: “The IFBB Pro Status is an important achievement for me. It proves that no dream is too big and makes it possible to inspire other people to work hard…
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Our Guide to the Best Rowing Machines in Canada in 2024 (And Where to Get Them)

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No matter what you’re feelings are towards daily exercise, a rowing machine might be the next big thing for your home gym. They can help you improve your heart health (who’s opposed to that?) while building strength in all of your major muscles… core, legs, and arms! Plus, it’s a low-impact form of exercise that won’t aggravate injuries or take a toll on your joints. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal, right? If a rowing machine sounds like the perfect way to meet your exercise quota every week, we fully support you. But in order for you to support yourself,…
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Chuze Fitness Acquires Bailey’s Health & Fitness

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Chuze Goes Bi-Coastal With Strategic Partnership With Jacksonville, FL-Based Gym Chain SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Chuze Fitnessa family-owned health club chain with 44 existing locations across the west United States whose mission is to build healthier communities through human connections and kindness, today announced the acquisition of Jacksonville-based Bailey’s Health & Fitness. With 16 locations, Bailey’s has been a staple in its community for over 40 years. Together, these family-owned and operated fitness companies who focus on hospitality, cleanliness, and customer service are embarking on the ultimate collaboration with the closing of this acquisition. Chuze Fitness, a…
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HCM – Health Club Management magazine

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Our highly experienced teachers are always available to support you. / The Health and Fitness Institute Our courses are practically focused on ensuring you’re ready to hit the ground running. / The Health and Fitness Institute Our immersive learning platform allows you to learn anywhere, anytime. / The Health and Fitness Institute About us All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in price, or how they deliver the course, but the end result is the same piece of paper at the end of the course with no meaningful difference on who you work…
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The best smartwatch 2024: Wearables you should buy today

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The best smartwatches are excellent fitness gadgets. They’re built to track your activity levels, record your workouts, and show you health and recovery insights. But they also do much more. The top smartwatches around today connect to your smartphone, delivering notifications, and even phone calls, to your wrist, as well as give you quick and easy access to a range of apps, like meditation apps, timers, weather insights, and so much more. Whether you need a workout companion or simply want a stylish-looking watch with some extra features, a smartwatch is a great piece of tech to invest in, the…
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UK fitness sector hits record value according to State of the Industry Report

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The UK fitness industry’s market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop in the number of health clubs. Figures from the annual State of UK Fitness Industry Reportpublished by the Leisure Database Company (Leisure DB) today at the Evolve conference in London, shows that market value during the 12 months to March 2023 increased by 11.5 per cent, with a rise in average monthly membership fees. Revenues were also boosted by a 3.9 per cent increase in the number of members during the 12-month period. The increases in member numbers and market value were greater in the…
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