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Coming on the heels of a third round of layoffs, Peloton is now considering redesigning its bikes so that users can assemble them independently. CEO Barry McCarthy is also considering a plan that would let Peloton app subscribers potentially view workouts on third-party workout machines. McCarthy told Bloomberg that Peloton has been working on a bike redesign for a while and, to top it all off, said he hopes Pelotons long-awaited rower might debut sometime this holiday season. He also confirmed the company hasnt fully given up on the Tread Plus.

All of this tracks with comments McCarthy made in May during the companys Q3 2022 earnings. At the time, he floated the idea of potentially changing hardware designs so that in the future Peloton equipment would be designed to arrive at a customers home in one piece. Right now, Pelotons treadmills and bikes require white-glove delivery in separate pieces, with a crew that comes to your home and builds yours for you. The service used to be free, but Peloton began charging an additional $250$350 fee at the end of January.

The move is part of Pelotons ongoing restructuring plan, which aims to reduce the companys costs and improve cash flow. On Friday, Peloton announced it was cutting more than 500 jobs related to last-mile deliveries and product distribution. The company also noted it was raising the cost of its Bike Plus and Tread while shuttering retail locations in 2023. Making it so that customers can assemble their own equipment would mean the company can simply ship devices via FedEx which is a move that rowing rival Hydrow recently implemented with its slimmer, smaller Hydrow Wave rower.

Since taking over in February, McCarthy hasnt shied away from sharing novel ideas on how to turn around Pelotons flailing financial fortunes. Money saved from Fridays cost-cutting measures will purportedly be funneled back into Pelotons R&D as well as marketing efforts. That includes marketing Pelotons standalone app, which McCarthy identified as historically receiving little to no promotion. That dovetails with other plans the CEO divulged to Bloomberg, including potentially allowing Peloton users to stream classes on third-party workout machines. McCarthy also noted the company may tweak the apps subscription strategy toward a freemium model where some features arent locked behind a paywall.

That strategy is similar to what Apple currently does for its Fitness Plus service, which doesnt require the use of an Apple-branded exercise machine. Instead, people can use their own devices to stream Fitness Plus classes while using rowers, treadmills, and bikes at their local gym. The main difference is that Apple still requires users to own a minimum of an Apple Watch and iPhone to access Fitness Plus.

But while McCarthy seems keen to pivot toward services, it seems like hardware still has a role to play in Pelotons business. For instance, the company is gearing up to launch a rower, potentially this holiday season. The rower was perhaps the worst-kept secret in connected fitness until it was confirmed earlier this year at Pelotons annual Homecoming event for subscribers.

More surprisingly, McCarthy hinted that the company was hoping to relaunch the Tread Plus, which was recalled last year after causing several injuries and the death of a small child. While both its Tread and Tread Plus machines were recalled, the Tread was later approved for sale toward the end of 2021. The Tread Plus, however, remains out of circulation. In Q3, the company also noted that returns of the high-end treadmill were higher than anticipated, costing the company $18 million. According to McCarthy, relaunching the Tread Plus is entirely dependent on the government clearing it for sale. Its possible that while Peloton hasnt given up hope on the Tread Plus, its not something that its banking on either. On Friday, part of the rationale for hiking up the price of the affordable Tread by $800 was to position it as a superior device and boost Pelotons premium image.

Another interesting tidbit is that Peloton may be preparing to expand its One Peloton Club leasing pilot. The program bundles together the cost of the bike and classes into a single $89 monthly fee. The pilot has thus far been successful for the company, with McCarthy saying in May that the program had mass market appeal as 53 percent of signups came from households with incomes under $100,000.

Peloton is expected to hold its Q4 2022 earnings call later this month on August 25th, and well likely find out more about which plans will stick then. So far, Pelotons restructuring efforts have been off to a slow start, and Wall Street investors have seemed skeptical overall.

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For decades individuals with obesity have been told to embrace a diet low in calories in order to lose weight. Evidence shows that focusing on diet alone is not the answer for a subset of adults with obesity who are adherent to a clinical weight management programme.

Exercise training enhances muscle mitochondrial metabolism in diet-resistant obesity

New research published in the journal eBioMedicine challenges this deeply engrained notion that diet alone is enough to lose weight. Researchers have studied how exercise training enhances muscle mitochondrial metabolism in diet-resistant obesity.

The conclusions reached in this study could be pivotal in improving public health knowledge on how to treat obesity, lose weight and keep it off. It is hoped that the insights gained in this study will help individuals with diet-resistant obesity.

Its exciting and important work. These findings have clinical implications and reveal molecular mechanisms that will drive research for many years to come, comments the studys Senior Author Dr. Mary-Ellen Harper.

Understanding distinct obesity phenotypes is vital in gaining insight into individual variations in weight loss.

Individuals with diet-resistant obesity should focus on exercise

Diet-resistant obesity refers to the patients in the bottom 20% for the rate of weight loss following a low-calorie diet. The study suggests that these patients should prioritise exercise training because it decreases fat mass and boosts skeletal muscle metabolism.

The research team analysed clinical data from over 5,000 records and reviewed 228 files. A subset of 20 women with obesity were identified as suitable participants for a closely supervised exercise programme consisting of 18 progressive sessions using treadmills and weights done three times per week for six weeks.

Exercise preferentially improves skeletal muscle metabolism and enhances weight loss

Using bioinformatics and machine learning approaches to analyse skeletal muscle, the results indicate that exercise preferentially improves skeletal muscle metabolism and enhances weight loss capacity for individuals with obesity who are deemed diet resistant.

These are the type of patients who have suffered as a result of diet restriction; one because they have not lost weight, and two because they have likely been accused of not following diet plans.

Some individuals have enormous difficulty losing weight

For those individuals who have obesity and whove had enormous difficulty losing weight, the message for them is: You are in a group of individuals for whom exercise is particularly important. And thats really going to help you lose weight, says Dr. Ruth McPherson.

Obesity has become an endemic global problem and as a result, it has increased the likelihood of individuals developing a slew of chronic diseases.

Over 42% of American adults are obese

In Canada, two out of every three adults are overweight or obese, and in the US, over 42% of adults are obese.

Dr. Robert Dentdescribed the studys findings as the crowning glory of the research work carried out alongside Drs. Harper and McPherson over two decades. The three partners have collaborated numerous times over the years, helping to unlock the mysteries of mitochondrial energetics and the genetic predictors of weight loss.

Dr. Dent concludes: If you look at a large group of people who are overweight and trying to lose weight, they dont respond to exercise very much. But now weve found that people in this [diet-resistant] obesity phenotype really do.

What the findings are telling us is that when we see individuals with obesity who dont respond to dietary restriction, they should be shunted over to physical activity.

The study has the potential to shake up the science of weight loss and set it on a new path. It emphasises that weight loss programmes should be customised for the individual because a one-size-fits-all approach is not appropriate for those with diet-resistant obesity.

The team is currently recruiting a larger sample size to continue their research into obesity and weight loss.

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Destrehan, Louisiana couple recognized for commitment to healthy, active living

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SilverSneakers by Tivity Health, the nation's leading community fitness program for older Americans, announced today the national winner of its 18th annual SilverSneakers Member of the Year Award. The award honors a SilverSneakers member or members who inspire and motivate other seniors through health, physical activity, and community.

This year's recipient is a coupleMary and Larry St. Germain of Destrehan, LA. The St. Germains are recognized for their embodiment of wellness through movement, social engagement and community involvement.

"If we can change one person's idea about being active at our age, then we did our job of making a difference," said Larry St. Germain.

Married for 59 years, the couple is committed to staying active through SilverSneakers because of Larry's family history of heart disease and his suffering a heart attack at only 42 years old. The St. Germains have been SilverSneakers members for ten years and attend multiple classes a week at Destrehan Anytime Fitness. The couple attends SilverSneakers classes as a benefit through Humana, their Medicare Advantage plan.

"Mary and Larry St. Germain represent the great group of Member of the Year nominees who inspire and encourage others to improve their health through physical activity. We are thrilled to honor them as SilverSneakers' Member of the Year," said Richard Ashworth, president and CEO of Tivity Health. "The St. Germains exemplify the tremendous strength and commitment our members have to maintain their health and vitality."

Larry loves community engagement and often dresses up as Batman to entertain children at schools and church fairs, even working with Make-A-Wish Foundation to help make a local boy's wish come true. Recently, Mary had a knee replacement. Her doctor attributed her ability to bounce back quickly to her activity with SilverSneakers and encouraged her to get back to working out as soon as she could.

"The past 11 years have meant a lot to us. Experiencing a heart attack at 42 was a wake-up call, and I owe everything to SilverSneakers for allowing me to be as active as I am in my health right now," said Larry St. Germain. "If we can change one person's idea about being active at our age, then we did our job of making a difference."

"It's such an unbelievable, amazing feeling to receive such an honorable award it really means the world to us," said Mary St. Germain. "Our fellow gym members and teachers are family, and their votes and support made this possible."

The St. Germains will be honored alongside nine other SilverSneakers members who were selected as finalists for the award. A public online vote determined the national winner. Read more about the SilverSneakers Member of the Year winner and finalists: SilverSneakers.com/MOYAward.

Over the past two years, many SilverSneakers members have transitioned to live, instructor-led and On-Demand virtual classes to help them stay connected and keep active while also staying safe. SilverSneakers currently offers thousands of live virtual classes each week in addition to a network of over 22,000 fitness locations nationwide.

Currently, more than 18 million Americans are eligible for SilverSneakers at no additional cost through Medicare Advantage, group retiree and Medicare Supplement plans. SilverSneakers encourages members to participate in health and fitness programs through a wide variety of offerings that include strength training, aerobic workouts, and flexibility exercises designed specifically for a Medicare-eligible population. SilverSneakers members have free access to classes for all fitness levels led by SilverSneakers instructors, as well as opportunities to engage socially to help achieve optimal health.

About SilverSneakersSilverSneakers, by Tivity Health, is the nation's leading community fitness program for Medicare eligible Americans. The program was founded in 1992 and is available to more than 18 million Americans through many Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement carriers, and group retiree plans. For more information, to check eligibility or to enroll in the program or sign up for a SilverSneakers newsletter, go to silversneakers.com.

About Tivity HealthTivity Health Inc., is a leading provider of healthy life-changing solutions, including SilverSneakers, Prime Fitness and WholeHealth Living. We help adults improve their health and support them on life's journey by providing access to in-person and virtual physical activity, social, and mental enrichment programs, as well as a full suite of physical medicine and integrative health services. We continue to enhance the way we direct members along their journey to better health by delivering an insights-driven, personalized, interactive experience. Our suite of services supports health plans nationwide as they seek to reduce costs and improve health outcomes. At Tivity Health, we deliver the resources members need to live healthier, happier, more connected lives. Learn more at http://www.tivityhealth.com.

Contact:Debbie JacobsonTivity Health[emailprotected]

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The gift will help expand the counseling center, launch an integrative approach to mental health and wellbeing, and create the Hillel Endowment Fund.

Congressman David Trone 77 has given $10 million to Furman University, with $8.5 million dedicated to student mental health services and $1.5 million to support Furmans Hillel, the Jewish Student Association. The gift makes Trone, a 1977 Furman graduate and a member of the Board of Trustees, one of the universitys largest living donors.

As a proud alumnus of Furman University, I am honored by the opportunity to give back in a meaningful way on an issue of great personal importance, said Trone, a Democratic U.S. representative from Maryland who also is founder and co-owner of the retail chain Total Wine and More.

The $8.5 million for mental health will transform services, enabling the university to reach more students in need of care earlier, and with new approaches, making Furman a model for mental and emotional health care what Trone calls mental health fitness in higher education.

Trone has championed many mental health and addiction initiatives in Congress. He co-led the U.S. Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking, is founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, and has spoken publicly about his nephew Ian Trones death from a fentanyl overdose.

In this day and age, it is vital that we work together to break the stigma surrounding mental health, ensure tolerance in our diverse communities, and equip our students with the tools and resources to succeed, said Trone, who gave $3.5 million to Furman in 2013 to renovate and name the Trone Student Center. With this gift through the David and June Trone Family Foundation, I trust that Furman University will continue to positively impact and shape our nations future leaders.

The gift gets to the heart of The Furman Advantage and its emphasis on helping students create lives of purpose and impact, said Furman University President Elizabeth Davis.

The Furman Advantage helps students become resilient and adaptable to change in the face of adversity. Mental fitness is vital to developing these skills, ensuring our students are able to succeed academically, socially and emotionally, Furman University President Elizabeth Davis says. David and Junes generous donation clearly will make a significant difference in our students lives and in our campus community, now and for generations to come.

Mental health problems among college students have been on the rise in recent years. Several studies show that increase was made worse by the pandemic. A spring 2021 national Healthy Minds Network Study showed that 41 percent of college students screened positive for depression, and 34 percent had anxiety disorder. In a fall 2021 American College Health Association National College Health Assessment, nearly 73 percent of more than 33,000 respondents reported moderate to serious psychological distress.

In a recent survey of Furman students, 65 percent said the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted their mental health and 63 percent said it affected their loneliness and isolation.

The impact of the Trones gift will kickstart a more integrative approach to mental health and launch us on a trajectory of prioritizing wellbeing as part of a students educational pathway, said Vice President for Student Life Connie Carson.

With $1 million of the Trone gift, Furman will expand and renovate its counseling center to create more group space and areas to practice mindfulness, as well as provide more flexible space for the expansion of other services and programs. The space will be renamed the Trone Center for Mental Fitness.

Another $7.5 million will create the Trone Family Fund for Student Mental Health and Well-Being. It will fund positions to ensure a consistent level of professional staffing that adapts as methods for engaging in mental fitness change, starting with the hiring of a health and wellbeing coordinator. It also endows the position that oversees mental health and ensures the hiring of a diverse staff to reflect the student population.

But the rising need for mental health services cant be met by only hiring more counselors. The Trone gift will allow Furman to expand mental health and wellbeing services beyond the walls of a therapists office, integrating mental fitness into a variety of student activities, such as mentoring and advising. The goal is to help students develop lifelong healthy habits that promote mental wellbeing, while giving students tools and skills to help them build resilience when health challenges arise.

We want to be up front about the importance of wellbeing as foundational to a students success inside and outside the classroom, Carson said.

Programs could include peer mentoring, body image and disordered eating programs, continual screening of all student athletes, alcohol and drug prevention, sexual health, stress management skills and suicide prevention training for students, faculty and staff. Some of these can be integrated into the Pathways program, a two-year course of personal, academic and professional growth that every Furman student takes in the first and second years.

The remaining $1.5 million will create the Hillel Endowment Fund to provide permanent support to expand and enhance the Furman Hillel for a more robust Jewish life for all students and the broader community. The Hillel also provides important aspects of mental fitness by giving students a place where they feel welcomed and valued, and where they can satisfy their spiritual needs.

By creating The Hillel Endowment Fund, we are able to expand and enhance the Furman Hillel for a more robust Jewish life for all students and the broader community, June Trone said.

David and June have once again identified a tremendous need among our students, Davis said. We are grateful for their generous spirit and we applaud their leadership and their willingness to make a difference.

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I have been teaching classes for over 20 years in Portage and Madison. Certifications include TRX trainer and TRX Group Fitness Instructor, ICG Cycling, and Spinning. It's always about helping each individual in a class improve incrementally, regardless of fitness level. You only get to be your best one day in your life but you can be a little better today than you were yesterday, every day. Ski Patrol at Cascade for 32 years, love to travel, the outdoors and SCUBA Diving. Peggy and I have four grandkids who totally ROCK!

Joli is a Certified Personal Trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine) providing fitness and yoga instruction since 2005. She holds a 200 hour Yoga Certification (Inner Fire Yoga) and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters of Science in Social Work, Mental Health Specialization (UW Madison). Additional Certifications include: Les Mills: BODYPUMP; Matrix MX 4, Matrix Coach by Color; SCW Barre; and Yoga Trapeze. She has completed over 15 years of continuing education related to yoga, meditation and pranayama, strength training (including Powerlifting and Olympic style Weightlifting), CrossFit, Spinning, nutrition, anatomy, sports medicine, and fitness training for specialized populations (including seniors and youth) and has provided seminars, blogs, and personal instruction in national and international corporate and retreat settings. Joli runs a non-profit corporation working to prevent and end youth homelessness in Wisconsin. She volunteers on the Columbia County Sheriff s Dive Rescue Team as a Training Officer, Dive Master, and Public Safety Rescue and Recovery Diver.

Emily is thrilled to be instructing at La Vita! She has been teaching Zumba in the Portage, Pardeeville, and Rio areas for over 10 years and finds much joy in dancing to great music and engaging with every smiling face in the class. Emily has traveled the U.S. to study with world renowned Zumba instructors, but has found the greatest inspiration from her friend and mentor, La Vita's own Kari Langkamp. Emily's passion for Zumba was discovered after her first career as a classically trained violinist and Suzuki instructor was already underway. She studied Suzuki Talent Education at UW Stevens Point, established her own business, and has had an extensive career as a violin instructor in this area for the last 24 years. With an obvious passion for teaching, Emily is so pleased to be homeschooling her two boys, Graham (8) and Sawyer (4). She and her husband of 18 years share a love for camping and discovering new bodies of water on their kayaks.

I love doing Essentrics and am excited to bring it to the La Vita community. I also teach it three mornings a week in Cambria, WI. Essentrics is a delightful full body workout that rebalances muscles, improves posture, and lengthens and strengthens you, leaving you refreshed and more mobile. I am a teacher and helper at heart, enjoying my family of four children in their twenties and staying active with them over the years - kayaking, biking, and hiking. My husband and I reside in Pardeeville and are active in the community and church.

My name is Jim Essex and I am a Cycling Instructor. I became certified in 2016 by Indoor Cycling Group in their Coach by Color program. This power based fitness training really excites me! I am also a dedicated road cyclist having logged over 20,000 miles since 2000. My 42 years in the tooling and precision machining industry coupled with the experience of two professional bike fittings enables me to help students find their best geometry on the bike. Let's ride!

Fitness classes have been my passion for over 25 years. I've worked every position at the gym including owning my own, but my favorite place to be is in the studio. Crank up the music, give me a microphone, and watch this shy, introvert come alive. Choreography is my specialty. I love to create the ideal workout for every class that's not only effective, but fun! I enjoy connecting with my students and helping them look and feel better about themselves. My certifications include: ACE group fitness, Strength Specialty, Kickforce, Zumba, and Insanity. I've also trained in water, Yoga and pilates for many years. Get ready and I'll see you in my next class!

After leading classes in El Salvador and Moldova, I decided to enter teacher training in the U.S. in 2017 so I could teach in English! Following certification, I studied at the Himalayan Institute in Pennsylvania for nine months. I currently teach at Bee Alive Studio and the Portage Library as well as private students. This is my "retirement reward!"

Rachel is a board certified Naturopath and Yoga Instructor on a mission to make the world a better place by helping others feel their best and enjoy life to the fullest! Join her for Wildly Grounded yoga to help establish healthy roots, and possibly share a few laughs. Outside of yoga, Rachel enjoys a healthy, balanced & fun lifestyle with family and friends enjoying live music, traveling, and exploring the great outdoors!

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CAMP MURRAY, Wash. A Washington National Guard Soldier responsible for building international partnerships credits a chance meeting for his current role.

It was fantastic to have had those introductions, said Maj. Joel Johnson, who supports the State Partnership Program. As an active Soldier I knew virtually nothing of the State Partnership Program my previous FAO (Foreign Area Officer) duties never really had any touchpoints with the National Guard. I certainly had not known that we had such a robust program here. When I learned about it, I got excited and knew I wanted to help make it better.

After leaving active duty in 2015, Johnson had been living in the Kingdom of Thailand, working in the private sector. But before he left his military career behind, he met with then-Maj. Bill Cooper, who was the State Partnership Program director at the time. Cooper helped Johnson find his next military career move within the Washington National Guard, essentially serving as the Washington National Guards own FAO in Thailand.

After five years in that position, Johnson was asked to serve as a Bilateral Affairs Officer (BAO) - essentially an Army or Air National Guard officer who acts as a conduit between the state and the partner country. The position is considered a diplomatic assignment and functions as a security co-operation action officer and forward National Guard Liaison Officer, representing the interests of their respective National Guard state.

What drives me every day is to make the relationship with the Kingdom of Thailand, Royal Thai Military and the United States stronger, said Johnson. I will tell you, one of the things that keeps that relationship strong is the enduring, military-to-military relationship.

Johnsons experience and knowledge of Thailand made him perfect for the unique job. In 2011 Johnson learned Thai at the Defense Language Institute, earned a masters degree in international relations from Yale University in 2014, and learned Bahasa Indonesia and Vietnamese as he prepared himself to serve as an Active Duty, Southeast Asia FAO. As such, he has been living in Thailand since 2014 and worked as a management consultant at a private-sector company, as well as general manager of a small business in the five years between leaving active duty and coming back full-time as Washingtons BAO.

I had spent a lot of time in Southeast Asia and had done a lot of studying and traveling around the region. So it was a no-brainer for me to apply to be an FAO in Southeast Asia after I finished command, said Johnson.

Through Johnsons position, he strengthens the bond between the U.S. and Thailand by coordinating bilateral military exchanges, including the exercises Cobra Gold and Hanuman Guardian, and through many other activities such as humanitarian assistance/disaster relief exercises and cultural exchanges, among many others. He coordinates all engagements through his U.S. Joint Services counterparts across the Joint US Military Advisory Group-Thailand (JUSMAGTHAI), where he works inside the Joint Operations Division and the US Embassy in Bangkok.

Johnsons duties as the Thailand BAO are varied, and he is often asked to support JUSMAGTHAI and US Embassy Bangkok Defense Attache Office (DAO) missions. He had the opportunity to help the DAO in December 2021 by escorting Gen. Chalermphorn Srisawasdi, commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, and his delegation to meet with Gen. Mark Milley at the Pentagon and Gen. Daniel Hokanson for a dinner hosted at his home. He coordinated with Ltc. Keith Kosik, Washington SPP director, to coordinate Washington Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Bret Daughertys attendance at the dinner alongside his Thai counterpart.

Similarly, Johnson has helped link the 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team with the Royal Thai Armys 112th Stryker Regimental Combat Team to conduct bilateral Stryker training engagements in the U.S. and Thailand. One of Johnsons long-term goals is to leverage the longevity of 81st SBCTs Soldiers to form lasting relationships with the 112th SRCT that will enable Thailand, which is the first country outside of the U.S. to buy Strykers, to integrate the armored vehicles. These and other efforts are to achieve US Army Pacific and US Indo Pacific Command goals to build Thailands capabilities and to work together with U.S. Stryker units. Relationships are key to success for each of these goals, in Johnsons view.

I remember bringing a group of Royal Thai Armed Forces officers to the Cascadia Rising exercise in Washington State in 2016. It was so rewarding to see both U.S. and Thai officers together, discussing topics that affect our partner nations, said Johnson. The threat of large tsunamis and earthquakes, for example, is a real possibility with both our partner nations, so the more resources we can share to save lives is important.

Johnson believes the relationships developed through the State Partnership Program are critical to its success.

I am looking forward to seeing our Washington National Guard Soldiers and Airmen here more and more. I want to see our members and their Thai counterparts here training together, learning and growing together and building relationships, said Johnson. When I bring a delegation to the states, I like to rope my local family and friends into the mix we host dinners and spend time together, and that makes great opportunities to share stories and life experiences. This means a lot because both sides are going to look to those relationships in the future.

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COMO, Italy Arkansas did not allow a field goal until 10 seconds left in the first quarter to lead 20-5 and Travon Brazile scored 28 points with nine rebounds to lead the Razorbacks to a 70-59 victory over the Bakken Bears in the fourth and final game in Arkansas foreign tour.

Brazile made 13-of-15 from the field while Kamani Johnson finished with nine rebounds and eight points. Ricky Council IV and Davonte Davis each scored 10 points and Anthony Black led the squad with seven assists.

Nick Smith Jr., who did not play the second half with a minor leg injury, drained a 3-pointer 16 seconds into the game and Arkansas led the rest of the way. Bakken, a top-tier pro team from Denmark featuring Arkansas native Skylar Bowlin (Paragould), got to within one, 3-2, after a pair of free throws but would not score again until hitting a third free throw with 6:24 left. Arkansas swarming defense allowed the Razorbacks to lead 20-3 with 17 seconds left in the opening period. Bakken ended the dry spell from the field by making a layup with 10 seconds left to provide the 20-5 score after 10 minutes.

Bakkens age and experience helped the Bears win the next two quarters (25-21 and 16-14). While the Hogs led by as many as 17 in the third quarter, Bakken trimmed its deficit to nine (55-46) after 15 minutes.

Arkansas had some sloppy play in the fourth quarter but still took a pair of 15-point leads the last coming with 1:16 left before Bakken scored the last four points to provide the 70-59 final.

Thanks to Brazile and Johnson, Arkansas dominated the boards, 44-32. However, Arkansas committed 30 turnovers, forcing 27 on 15 steals. Also, thanks to Brazile, Arkansas shot 49 percent from the field, compared to 31 percent by Bakken, and the Hogs held the Bears to 19 percent (5-of-26) from 3-point range.

Arkansas will leave Como early Tuesday morning (7:30 am local / 12:30 am CT) for a flight from Milan to New York City then connect on to Fayetteville with stops in Dallas (players and coaches) and Washington D.C. (staff and families). Arkansas should return to Fayetteville around 9:30 pm (CT), a nearly 18-hour travel day.

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On Saturday, August 20, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PASOSafe, a volunteer community safety outreach initiative will present the inaugural SafetyFest.

The event is offering music, fun hands-on safety activities, and important presentations and exhibits from first responders, law enforcement and the areas top safety experts.

One of the purposes of the event is for emergency, disaster and safety preparedness.

Check-in starts at 10 a.m. and from 10:45 a.m. to noon there will be multiple presenters.

There will be all-day activities and presentations.

Some activities include sack races, three-leg races, tug-o-war, toddler corn-hole, hula hoops, music and dancing.

There will be snack vendors such as shaved ice, churros and more.

SafetyFest event proceeds support the North San Luis Obispo Community Emergency Response Team, a public beneficiary program that educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact our community and trains them in basic disaster response skills.

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Joseph Pilates, founder of the eponymous workout, once said "Pilates is the complete coordination of body, mind and spirit." His attitude toward whole-body health has inspired devotees ranging from New York City ballerinas in the 1930s to supermodels and professional athletes today.

But whatever your fitness level, don't be intimidatedPilates is for everyone, regardless of gender, age, or size.

Originally called "Contrology," Pilates is a repertoire of more than 600 exercise combinations crafted by Joseph Pilates. Focusing on small movements coordinated with breath and spine stabilization, the goal is a delicate balance of strength and flexibility. It can be done on a mat or reformer (that complicated-looking machine) which has a platform that rolls back and forth on wheels, allowing the user to carry out movements with varying resistance. The reformer is especially helpful for those recovering from injuries or who want to focus on core strengthening because it allows for isolated, controlled movements.

Paula Lester, a Pilates instructor and studio manager, tells NBC News that anyone from teens to seniors can benefit from hitting the reformer.

"Pilates reformer work focuses on core strength and proper muscle engagement which improves athletic performance, back pain, injury recovery, weight loss, balance, bone density and posture to name a few. It is a movement system designed to better our everyday life and wellbeing."

During a workout, instructors guide their classes through movements with breathing cues and postural correctionsremember, alignment is key! Over time, your body will be trained to remember this state of improved posture and balance. This is a concept called body awareness, meaning that you will be able to identify and correct daily patterns that may contribute to pain or less-than-optimal functioning, a 2018 article says.

A movement may seem simple, but 100 reps later you will discover muscles you've never used before! Classes can flow from the reformer to the springboard, then to the chair or mat. It's never the same class twicebut always easy on the joints. Because it is low impact, the risk of injury is much lower than just about any other type of exercise.

Participants should wear comfortable yet form-fitting clothing to avoid the possibility of it getting caught in the reformer. Leave those Nikes at the door, tooall you need are grippy socks.

The workouts prove to be incredibly effective when done right and done often. Joseph Pilates said, "In 10 sessions you'll feel the difference, in 20 sessions you'll see a difference, and in 30 sessions you'll have a whole new body."

If the prospect of a "new body" doesn't pique your interest, the proven physical and mental benefits of practicing Pilates might.

Medical studies have shown that regular One Postgraduate Medical Journal article found Pilates classes help reduce chronic back pain. Another 2017 article says Pilates can improve balance and overall quality of life compared to standard exercise programs. Who doesn't want fewer creaks and aches?

Another study showed that for adults 65 and up, Pilates reduced fall risk and significantly improved balance and mobility. In short, strength gained from Pilates results in balanced muscles, healthy joints, and the ability to move through life freely and powerfully.

Since poor posture and a weak core are two common causes of back pain, strengthening those deep core muscles can be a simple solution. So, if you've heard of "Pilates abs"they are the result of the transverse abdominus, or deep core, being activated and bracing to lift and support the whole upper body.

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What GAO Found

Nine federal programs are designed to help prevent falls or improve accessibility for older adults or adults with disabilities by providing evidence-based falls prevention (e.g., exercise classes), home assessments (e.g., home safety checklists), or home modifications (e.g., railings or ramps). Four agencies oversee these programs: Administration on Community Living (ACL), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. These programs serve limited numbers of individuals, based on agency survey responses. Officials from national stakeholder organizations GAO spoke with said that not all populations at risk of falls may be served, including adults with disabilities under age 60. GAO's analysis of national data on self-reported falls from 2020 found that adults with disabilities aged 45 to 59 reported rates of falls and fall-related injuries that were higher than those reported by individuals 60 and over. However, because CDC's analysis of these data has focused solely on older adults, federal agencies may be limited in their understanding of the range of groups at risk.

Estimated Percentage of Reported Falls and Fall-Related Injuries by Age and Disability Status, 2020

Federal agencies have conducted various health-related studies of three of the nine federal programs. These studies suggest positive health outcomes for older participants. For example, a study of older adults participating in one of ACL's programs, which included exercise and other evidence-based falls prevention interventions, found some experienced fewer falls and fall-related injuries.

Federal agencies administering the nine programs have coordinated to some degree and disseminated falls prevention resources to consumers. But they lack a way to sustain information sharing and reach all groups at risk of falls with relevant resources. ACL was created, in part, to help manage fragmentation among federal programs that help people who are aging or have disabilities live independently. However, it has not identified a mechanism to sustain efforts to share falls prevention and home modification information among agencies. Further, most federally sponsored consumer resources on these topics target older adults. ACL has not used its existing network of disability organizations and providers to share information on the risk of falls or falls prevention for adults with disabilities under age 60. Yet GAO's analysis found they are also at high risk of falls. By facilitating information sharing across federal programs and among its own disability network, ACL could better help all groups at risk of falls to safely age and live in their homes and communities.

Studies report that each year, about one in four older adultsmany of whom may also have a disabilitysuffers a fall. According to CDC, falls were the leading cause of death from unintentional injury among older adults in 2020. They cost billions of dollars in medical expenses. However, studies also show that assessing and modifying the home environment or using other interventions can help prevent falls.

This report examines (1) what federal programs are designed to provide evidence-based falls prevention, home assessments, or home modifications for older adults and adults with disabilities and what do national data indicate about those at greatest risk of falls, (2) what do federal agencies know about how these programs affect participants' health, and (3) to what extent do federal agencies coordinate their efforts and provide consumer information to those at risk of falls. GAO analyzed CDC falls data from 2020, the most recent data available, and surveyed relevant federal programs. GAO interviewed officials from national aging and disability organizations; and reviewed studies of federal programs, falls prevention resources, and relevant federal laws and regulations.

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Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities: Federal Programs Provide Support for Preventing Falls, but Program Reach is Limited - Government...

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