This week in Olympic sports history: March 18-24

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Tokyo 2020: The First Postponed Games in History The decision marked the first time in Olympic history that the Games had been postponed. While the Games had been canceled outright on several occasions during the tumultuous 20th century, including during both World Wars, the Tokyo 2020 Games retained their name despite the shift in schedule. Fast-forward to 2021, and the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 were reborn as a symbol of global solidarity and resilience. From July 23 to August 8, 2021, around 11,000 athletes participated in the delayed edition. The impact of the pandemic resonated, with public spectators kept at…
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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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Why are so many young people getting cancer? What the data say

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Of the many young people whom Cathy Eng has treated for cancer, the person who stood out the most was a young woman with a 65-year-old’s disease. The 16-year-old had flown from China to Texas to receive treatment for a gastrointestinal cancer that typically occurs in older adults. Her parents had sold their house to fund her care, but it was already too late. “She had such advanced disease, there was not much that I could do,” says Eng, now an oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Eng specializes in adult cancers. And although the teenager, who…
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Tea Gardens Lions donate airbike to boxing gym

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Kiara, one of the avid boxers, uses the new airbike. YOUTH physical and mental fitness has been augmented by Tea Gardens Lions’ significant donation of an ‘airbike’ to the local Boxing Club on Wednesday, 6 March. “We originally approached the Tea Gardens Lions to ask them for help funding the airbike’s purchase,” Rob Wylie from the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Boxing Club told NOTA. “At their next meeting, the Lions voted unanimously to pay for it entirely. “The kids, Steve Pietsch, Phil Wallis and I are very appreciative of the Lions and Lionesses, who have been big contributors from when…
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National League news – March 2024

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BBC Sport tracks the latest news stories from the National League, including managerial announcements, new signings and contract extensions. 15 March York City have signed Barnet midfielder Marvin Armstrong for an undisclosed fee. The 25-year-old worked under Minstermen boss Adam Hinshelwood during his spell with Worthing and had made 20 appearances for the Bees in all competitions this season. Meanwhile, the National League struggles have terminated the contract of fellow midfielder Mitch Hancox by mutual consent. The 30-year-old was part of the team promoted from National League North in 2022 but has not featured since October. 12 March Burton Albion…
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