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Given all of thefeedback Amazon has received, its hard to believe the Halo wasnt widely available until today. Announced in late-August, the product has been offered in early access to invited users. That changes today, however, as the product opens to everyone in the U.S.

The band runs $100, a price that includes six months of membership. It was probably inevitable that the company would launch a fitness product, though Amazons behind the curve as far as form factors go. Smartwatches have become a dominant force in fitness tracking on the high end. Bands are still a presence on the opposite side of the market, but generally command a fraction of the cost.

What makes the Halo different is its use of voice and the amount of data it collects and processes neither are honestly a surprise, coming from Amazon. The former involves processing the wearers tone of voice, which has drawn somemixed feedback. Heres how Amazon describes that bit:

Tone of voice analysis can help you communicate more thoughtfully with family, friends, colleagues, your favorite food truck proprietor, and everyone in between.

Body fat scanning is an even bigger question mark. Early reviews have called the technology invasive, among other things. It has also drawn scrutiny from lawmakers. Senator Amy Klobuchar penned a letter to Health and Human Services.

While new wearable fitness devices make it easier for people to monitor their own health, these devices give companies unprecedented access to personal and private data with limited oversight, Klobuchar wrote. More must be done to ensure the privacy and security of health-related consumer devices.

Amazon has actively pushed back on privacy concerns, highlighting, among other things, that the body scans exist only on the device used to capture them. Privacy is foundational to how we designed and built Amazon Halo, a spokesperson told The Washington Post. Body and Tone are both optional features that are not required to use the product.

Amazons got the dually difficult task of assuring consumer privacy and attempting to set the product apart in a well-saturated market.

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Planet Fitness Inc. kicked off 2020 by announcing that it would sponsor the television show The Biggest Loser. Little did it know that Covid-19 would soon make that an apt label for itselfa crash diet that left its market value 70% lighter in less than a month.

Yet, while many large and small competitors were pushed into bankruptcy by the pandemic, Planet Fitness somehow gained all the weight back, and then some. Its shares on Monday morning were trading 8% higher than a year ago. That makes no sense.

Planet Fitness has a clever business model that has helped it grow rapidly, but certain elements of it backfired recently. Charging very little and deliberately making it difficult to cancel, its best customers rarely show up but keep paying anyway. Its gyms couldnt fit them all at once if they did. Even so, turnover is high enough to require constant recruitment of new members by its mostly franchisee-owned stores.

The company made an apparent tactical error by drafting dues from members in March even as lockdown orders shut down all their U.S. gyms. Cancellations had to be in person or by letter even as gyms were closed, and members wary of unnecessary trips still cant do so online or by phone even with gyms reopened. That infuriated those forced to move or who were financially pinched, judging by social-media posts. Membership went from 15.5 million in March to just 14 million at the end of October. The move also artificially flattered third-quarter results reported last month since those monthly revenues were credited for future use and were deferred until gyms reopened.

While overall revenue fell by 37% year over year, equipment revenue, the lucrative business of outfitting and periodically refurbishing franchised gyms, tumbled by 71%. The company was forced to offer a discount of 15% on equipment to support new store openings and it gave franchisees a 12-month extension on development requirements. Growth in new gyms has, not surprisingly, fallen far short of expectations. Planet Fitness ended the quarter at about one-third of its original 2020 store-growth target and has suspended financial guidance.

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There's no denying that this season of The Bachelorette is unlike any season before. While Bachelor Nation was able to witness Clare Crawley find love and is excited to see Tayshia Adams do the same, there's something about this group of men that feels different. The contestants on this season have opened up about deep trauma, been candid about mental health struggles, and undoubtedly showed Crawley and Adams who they are beyond what meets the eye . . . especially Ben Smith. The 30-year-old Army veteran from California bared the depths of his past on national television, and immediately, Bachelor Nation applauded his conversations with Adams.

Smith said he was "very scared" to share these issues, but once he did, we saw a side to him that is so beyond the surface-level conversations previous seasons of the reality series entailed. He shared that he had an eating disorder for 15 years of his life and it eventually led him to taking up a career in health and wellness to help others who may be struggling. The following week, in another vulnerable conversation, he revealed that he had attempted suicide twice. Discussing these heavy topics with a partner takes courage, and doing it on television adds another layer to that, but Smith has used his platform to let people know that they're not alone, and fans are so appreciative.

He's a fitness coach and the founder of Bodybuilding Club, which focuses on fitness and nutrition as a way to fuel clients, not restrict diets. He's often sending inspirational messages to his followers, and the workout content is serious motivation. "I'm slowly realizing that being vulnerable is cool," he wrote in a post. "I'm proud of you, immensely thankful for your support, and grateful to have you by my side. Wherever you are, I see you, I'm with you, and I love you a lot. Please be open, accepting, and give yourself the grace that you most certainly deserve. Keep going bb, we're in this together." Smith has been so open about his life and struggles, and his Instagram reaffirms that recovery, whether it's physical or emotional, is possible. Check out some of his most impressive Instagram workout videos ahead and see how strong he is.

If you or someone you know is struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder, the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) has resources available, including a 24/7 helpline at 1-800-931-2237. You can also text "NEDA" to 741741.

If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal ideation or are at risk, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has several resources and a 24/7 lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

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Church of Fitness and Nutrition

FULLERTON, Calif. (PRWEB) December 17, 2020

Come for a simple workoutAnd stay for something much, much deeper.

During this Covid gym closures crisis, international famed athlete @Fit_Flash and the Church of Fitness and Nutrition are giving back to the community with FREE workouts at Lions Field in Fullerton California every Thursday and Saturday at 8:30am. But the contribution doesn't stop there, each workout service is for a higher purpose as the workout service produces a higher level of self-discipline and self-confidence for each community member that comes to the workouts. @Fit_Flash is donating his time to help create a community impact as he builds and supports the public welfare during a time when it's most needed.

Experience more than just a fitness community. The congregation (workout group) is immersed in an inspiring and life-changing workout service within the Churchs positivity based support mechanisms.

At a Church workout service everyone is given an enthusiastic welcome!

At the Church of Fitness and Nutrition, the Fitness Religion belief is based on the idea that nurturing and caring for the body is inseparably connected to the nurturing of the soul that enables a person to reach the highest form of growth, joy and happiness.

It is One body - One temple.

Balancing the body, mind and spirit is the key to achieving a higher form of internal balance, happiness and joy that will empower a congregant's path to true enlightenment.

This is done through a unique, holistic approach that doesnt neglect any aspect of human nature.

"We are taught that we should look after the mind, soul and body alike," said Field Minister Fit Flash. "At the Church of Fitness, we strive towards embodying this philosophy in the most inspiring, healing and empowering way....

Are you an inspired individual looking to better every aspect of your life and nurture the best in you?

Feeling determined to empower your physical, mental and spiritual being through the healthiest path to internal balance, happiness and joy?

Look no further than The Church of Fitness your #1 choice when it comes to renewing your spiritual, mental and physical strength in a holistic way that you never thought was possible!

Everything we do at the Church of Fitness is done for a single primary mission: helping you be at your very best while empowering you with a supportive community united under ONE GOD through your ONE and only body," as Field Minister Fit Flash goes on to explain that the workouts given are designed to exercise the body and the mind in a special way forcing congregants to connect with their body in a different way.

The gift of vitality, strength and joy is given to each congregant just like God intended. The confidence and spirit in each congregant is uplifted within a community driven to reinforce, inspire, and support each other. Each member of the workout service creates a relationship with other like-spirited followers perhaps subconsciously building on the idea God intended - that each person give support and confidence to one another!

Experience a new sense of being united, be a part of something bigger, something good each congregant is given the tools to support themselves while fellow members and the Church of Fitness' congregation helps to support one another in the Fitness Religion's mission of making the world a better/healthier place.

One of the Church's beliefs is that this world is our community, and this community begins with each member of the community just as God taught - each person as an individual body makes up the body of the Church and that sense of community is important to achieving a higher level of spiritual awareness in and through the body. The physical activities used by the Church, including workouts, are tools used to achieve a Fitness Religion introducing, exposing, or rehabilitating each person back to faith giving members a more meaningful purpose in life.

An adventurous, life changing and skill building set of tasks are essential to the Fitness Religion program, and workouts are uniquely designed to uplift the body with a higher purpose in mind.

The Fitness Religion is about living an amazing adventure, fun, friendship, support and sense of significance that only a community of connected, supportive like-spirited members can provide.

"This is really a great opportunity for everyone to start a new chapter of success, experience and faith in your life," said Field Minister Fit Flash. "Don't let Covid or life in general beat you, let us teach you how to beat Covid and life through our Church's teachings.

Join The Church of Fitness today and come to Lions Field this weekend for a FREE workout. Check the website for details.

Your future will thank you!"

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It seemed like an odd question coming from a college basketball player in elite shape: Mom, do we have any P90X videos?

It was late March, in the midst of the first pandemic shutdowns that sent students home and moved classes online. Jordan Schakel had climbed fences to shoot at outdoor courts in his Torrance neighborhood, but now rec departments were removing rims and gyms were all closed. Like everyone else, the San Diego State guard was facing weeks, maybe months, of home confinement.

Schakel asked a conditioning coach he had met who works with NBA players what he could do at home, in small spaces, with no equipment. The answer was a question: Have you heard of P90X?

Schakel was 6 when late-night infomercials began peddling a new fitness regimen developed by Tony Horton and a Santa Monica-based company called Beachbody. The program lasted 13 weeks, or 90 days, with hour-long, high-intensity workouts that aimed to create muscle confusion by varying exercises so the body doesnt plateau through repetition.

It sold more than 4 million copies and grossed $500 million before going the way of fad diets and parachute pants. Schakels uncle, a former college football player, had the 12-DVD set lying around. They also had other Beachbody workout videos on VHS.

The next problem: Now they had to find DVD and VHS players.

The next morning at 7, as other members of the family shuffled bleary-eyed to the kitchen for coffee, there was Schakel gyrating in the living room, dripping with sweat, as Horton screamed encouragement through the TV.

Get ready because its coming.

Lets X it up.

Give me a hey, give me a ho-ho.

I hate it but I luuuuuuv it.

The rest of the family shrugged.

Theyve seen me for years, Schakel says, so they know Im crazy when it comes to working out. They arent really surprised at anything I do at this point.

Were we surprised? Stefanie, his mother, asks. Come on.

Schakel would continue religiously with all 12 DVDs and 13 weeks of P90X, plus the additional ab blaster series. If he missed a day, he doubled up the next, all part of an organic, old school approach to reshaping body and soul during the pandemic. The world was shutting down; his mind was opening up. Lemons; lemonade.

Bring it, bring it, bring it ...

There were running workouts at whatever local high school track was open. He borrowed his fathers mountain bike and rode up hills. He dribbled for an hour every day in the garage. He typed cinder blocks and broomsticks and weightlifting into a YouTube search.

At one point, Stefanie says, he almost got a bucket from Home Depot to try to figure out how to make weights from cement mix.

One day, he did 500 squats and 200 pushups, just because.

He grew out his hair and beard.

Whatever he did, however unorthodox or unkempt, seems to have worked. Schakel leads the No. 18 Aztecs with 15.2 points per game following a career-high 25 in last weeks 80-68 win at then-No. 23 Arizona State that garnered him national player of the week honors from NCAA.com.

He is no longer exclusively a spot-up shooter camped behind the arc, nearly quadrupling his 2-point basket output as a senior (from .63 per game in his first three seasons to 2.2), driving for pull-up jumpers or getting all the way to the rim. Against ASU, he made what is believed to be the first fallaway jumper of his college career.

Certainly, his 6-foot-6 frame is sculpted differently, with a more stable core and more solid base, more agile, more nimble, more configured to being a guard than a 4-man that, at least on defense, size and system demanded in high school and even at SDSU.

But feeling the burn from Tony Hortons videos, from carrying around cinder blocks, from pedaling up hills in summer heat, from dribbling around laundry baskets in the garage, was as much in his mind as his muscles.

Playing basketball, its never a perfect environment, Schakel says. Sometimes in the past, I tried to create a perfect environment when I worked out. This summer, I tried to create the worst environment so that I would be ready in a game when its not perfect.

I just really pushed myself. I just tried to do crazy things so when the season comes, I would look at playing 40 minutes as being easy. Just in my head, mentally, I wanted to conquer things in the offseason that would make playing basketball really easy.

That all sounds logical, until you understand who Schakel is and what that entailed.

A shooter by nature, he is obsessed with perfecting his craft and spent years inside empty gyms doing it. In high school, he woke up at 5:30 a.m. his parents roshamboed in bed to see who drove him so hed have the court to himself at a local LA Fitness before the 7 a.m. pickup game. On AAU road trips, hed pack a ball and theyd drive him around looking for an available outdoor court, whether or not the sun had gone down, whether or not it had lights.

At SDSU, where players could gain access to the JAM Center pre-pandemic with a key card, you were just as likely to find him there at 7 a.m. as midnight.

Suddenly, he was going days no, weeks without squaring his shoulders, bending his knees, hoisting a 3-pointer, flicking his wrist, holding the follow-through.

Sometimes we go on the road and were at these hotels for three days and I cant get in a gym, Schakel says, and by the third day Im like, yo, I need to get back in the gym. But in reality, I dont because Ive put in enough work. I think its just knowing that throughout this whole summer I just trusted the work that I put in.

There are going to be times when you cant do your normal routine this season. Im just preparing for that. Youre going to have to fight through that.

Also on his to-do list was improving his ballhandling. He looked inside their cluttered garage. Perfect.

The best part: He didnt need to clean it.

Its not like we have a four-car garage with 800 square feet, Stefanie says. Half of it is full of what everybody elses garage is full of. I dont think people realize the space hes working out in is not huge. Its like half a garage. But he had all these workouts. Wed walk out there and we were like, Where did you come up with this?

The treadmill pushed up against a wall, the box of Christmas ornaments, the toolbox, the laundry machines all became imaginary defenders as he weaved through the lane. He had a weighted ball and a smaller one for control. He looked up In the lab videos of dribbling wizard Devin Williams to get ideas for drills.

Its kind of an art form at that point, you know, just free flowing it, Schakel says. Theres no one telling you what to do. Its just you and the basketball.

He started in late March, went through April, through May, through June, into July until a local gym reopened and he could resume more normal workouts. The Aztecs players finally returned to campus in late August.

Whether hes with us in the weight room strength training or whether hes on his own, theres a certain amount of dedication required, SDSU coach Brian Dutcher says. Hes proven he can do it with and without us.

But those spring and summer months afforded him something he never had a pause, a reset, a respite. There were no games, no practices, no summer league, no pickup runs at Pauley Pavilion with pros, no shots to make or miss, no one to impress. No expectations. No pressure.

No gyms?

No problem.

This kid, man, hes just wired differently, Stefanie says. Since moment one, he has always driven everything. We have never once had to push him, ever. When he was getting up at 5:30 in the morning to work out at LA Fitness, we were always like, maybe one day hell sleep in. It never happened.

For sure, he saw this an opportunity to find a way to persist regardless of whether or not he had access to anything, and he didnt. He just saw this as a gift of time.

If there was a salvation for her and the rest of the family, waking up to Tony Horton barking Be sexy with it didnt last long.

I muted him like a week in, Schakel says. I couldnt take it anymore. I couldnt handle it. That guy is something else.

The audio was silenced. The inner warrior was not.

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Talking about muscle mountain The Rock and a fitness workout in the same sentence is as common as night and day. The American-Canadian former wrestler turned Hollywood megastar and entrepreneur can be found in the confines of the gym walls day in, day out, in the pursuit of a stronger, fitter version of himself.

Always one to continue pushing himself and his body, his latest workout posted to Instagram is not for the faint-hearted. Throwing a couple of 50lbs chains around his neck (45kg total), The Rock can be seen performing drop set lunges along the length of the gym floor. Drop set meaning that along the way, he drops the weight down but continues pushing on.

The last time we saw The Rock use heavy chains as a workout aid, he needed stitches,but such is his determined state of mind that he never lets something as insignificant as a cut to the head put him out of action. Besides, when he claims his blood tastes like his own Teremana tequila, he probably doesnt mind one bit.Despite increasing the size of his muscles and improving his strength to unbelievable levels, another by-product of his intense workouts is insane vascularity; the condition of having highly-visible veins. In a separate image related to training hes currently undergoing in preparation for his role in Black Adam a DC Comics movie that has been in development for over a decade and focuses on the titular character, an antihero and one of the most powerful characters in the DC universe The Rock can be seen with eye-popping veins.

Previously claiming a diet of cheat meals (read: high-carbs and fats) is a contributor to his vascularity, we wanted to find out what causes it, whether its actually a good thing or not, and what you can do to achieve it.

Ben Lucas, the founder of Flow Athletic, told DMARGE that vascularity happens due to an excessive reduction in fat which allows for maximum muscle definition.

It also makes your skin appear to be very thin, genetics will also be a factor in this.

But is vascularity something we shouldreallybe aiming for when we enter the gym, and can it be used as an indicator of your fitness level? According to Ben, the answer is no.

Not really, as you often achieve this by getting below 10% in body fat and dehydrating yourself. Its not a good indicator of health and to be honest, in most cases, I would say your strength and endurance may be diminished.

This look is more for bodybuilding as it helps to highlight symmetry, but not drinking much water or eating much food usually happens in the days leading up to an event.

But, what if you want to go against Bens advice and want to try your hands at achieving insane veins, what steps can you take to gain them?

Firstly, youll want to increase your muscle mass with intense weight lifting to cause your muscles to grow and youll want to bring your body fat down to less than 10% so you have less body fat under your skin.

This means going on a strict diet and eating muscle building foods like lean meats for protein, legume and dairy.

You should also put your body through lots of cardio and you can even put bands on while weight lifting to restrict your blood flow and put more pressure on your arteries, but I wouldnt recommend it.

And, once you start seeing your veins bursting through your skin, can you expect to see them all the time or will they retreat?

This will really depend on your genetics but generally its something you would work towards, then taper off, then work towards it again to give your body a break.

Ultimately, then, vascularity is a byproduct of serious commitment to the gym to both pile on muscle and drop body fat at the same time. No easy task. The Rock is clearly in a physical position to be able to experiment with increasing his vascularity, but if you want to have a go for yourself, wed strongly recommend seeking the advice of a medical professional or a personal trainer.

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HAMPTON, N.H., Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing global franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, invites everyone to break free and get moving in 2021 and join for just $1 down (enrollment fee), then $10 a month from December 14 16. As we gear up for a year of new possibilities, Planet Fitness wants everyone to stay active and healthy in a clean, safe and comfortable environment. Find the nearest club or join online here.

"While the pandemic continues to impact all of our lives, the New Year serves as an opportunity to renew our focus on improving both physical and mental wellness," said Jeremy Tucker, chief marketing officer at Planet Fitness. "Fitness is an essential component of overall wellbeing, and Planet Fitness will continue to provide a safe, Judgement Free environment for our members at an incredible value. We encourage everyone to come into our clubs to see first-hand our commitment to safety and supporting our members' on their fitness journeys."

Planet Fitness offers extremely low prices and a variety of benefits, including a hassle-free environment, brand name cardio and strength equipment, fully equipped locker rooms, flat screen televisions and much more. Planet Fitness' top priority remains keeping its members and employees safe. New and returning members alike will see enhanced COVID-19 safety protocols at its spacious and well-ventilated clubs, including sanitization stations throughout all facilities, touchless check-in via the mobile app, a crowd meter on the Planet Fitness mobile app allowing members to check club capacity in real-time before even leaving the house,and much more. The free Planet Fitness app, available to members and non-members alike, puts more than 500 exercises right in your pocket with routines for all levels and interests.

To locate the nearest Planet Fitness club and take advantage of this limited time offer for new members, please visit PlanetFitness.com/Local-Clubs.

About Planet Fitness Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. As of September 30, 2020, Planet Fitness had more than 14.1 million members and 2,086 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico and Australia. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone. More than 95% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Rose Fitness owner Cory Rosenthal announced that he will perform a ten-mile bear crawl on Dec. 29, 2020. Rosenthal's goal is to create awareness and raise money for charity by showing people his physical abilities. The daring, enthusiastic and motivated fitness trainer has decided to demonstrate that anything is possible when one makes a commitment. All the money donated through this activity will directly go to First Responders Children's Foundation. Having done six miles before, this would be his first attempt at a ten-mile bear crawl.

Rosenthal is an innovative fitness coach, renowned for his crazy fitness content. His expertise includes doing sit-ups while wearing gravity boots and hanging from a cave into the pool. His famous backflips and muscle ups are known to his followers. Having completed his training journey, his main focus now is on bear crawling. The bear crawl is a mobility exercise that involves crawling but bearing one's weight on the hands and toes rather than the knees. It is considered a great way to build up core control and focused breathing.

"I will have friends and family walking the ten miles, supporting me while I'm on all fours," Rosenthal said. "I hope many people will walk and support the event. The true heroes are those who battle all day and night, risking their own lives to help the country develop, progress and prosper. We have already raised about $2,500."

All these years of training and guiding people led Rosenthal to showcase himself though such displays of dynamic cardio. Taking this up as a challenge, Rosenthal makes his supporters believe that impossible is just a motivational word for him.

The bear crawl will take place at Carter Park, located at 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL at 8:00am on December 29, 2020. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Carter+Park/@26.1224386,-80.1395061,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88d901020c853617:0x407173577968042d!8m2!3d26.1224386!4d-80.1373174

Bear Crawl Video: https://youtu.be/9isMSxuTYXM

Website: https://www.crosefitness.com

Charity: https://gf.me/u/y6w9bm

Feel free to reach out to arrange an interview with Cory, (virtual or in-person), soundbites or insight into Cory's Charitable Event.

Steve Rosenthal[emailprotected] 908.461.3053

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WASHINGTON (AFNS) The Department of the Air Force announced physical fitness assessments will now resume April 2021 and will no longer include the waist measurement component.

To ensure social distancing practices remain in place during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to give Airmen and Space Professionals time to prepare, testing was delayed from October to January and is now further delayed to April.

While the waist measurement is permanently removed from the assessment, height and weight measurements will resume October 2021.

We trust that our Airmen understand the standard of good physical health practices and we are all finding innovative ways to stay fit, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. We also trust that leaders will take the appropriate steps to keep their Airmen safe while making every effort to provide fitness options during the pandemic.

Fitness assessment cells, fitness center staff, physical training leaders and members performing fitness assessments will adhere to physical distancing protocols and other local precautions as determined by installation commanders once assessments resume.

Commanders may delay official fitness assessments beyond April 2021 if necessary, based on the recommendation of local public health officials, the continuation of closed fitness centers and extended state-wide restriction of movement and gatherings.

Space Professionals will adhere to the physical fitness policy of the Department of the Air Force.

Airmen and Space Professionals may determine their next fitness assessment due date by visiting the Official Physical Assessment Due Date Matrix on myPers which will be updated and available Dec. 8. Fitness assessment due dates will primarily depend on the date and score of the last official test.

Originally, we hoped to resume testing by January 2021, said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass. However, based on the number of cases nationwide, the right thing to do is focus on keeping our Airmen and their families safe. Delaying and reevaluating the PT test is the best option for our people.

The test will still consist of a 1.5 mile run, 1 minute of pushups and 1 minute of situps. However, the composite score will be calculated with full points for the waist measurement portion until system changes can be made.

Department leaders are also looking to reevaluate certain testing criteria moving forward.

Along with removing the waist measurement, we are also exploring alternative strength and cardio components to our current Air Force fitness assessment, Brown said. We believe these potential test structure changes will impact Airmen in a positive way and help with a holistic approach to health and fitness standards.

For more information, Airmen and Space Professionals should contact their fitness assessment cells and visit the COVID-19 Fitness Guidance page on myPers.

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The pandemic has made us realise the importance of staying fit and boosting our immunity. While in the lockdown, many were working out indoors, outdoor activities started picking up after restrictions were lifted. From hitting open-air gyms, to taking up horse-riding and playing tennis, heres what people are doing to stay fit amid the pandemic. Social-distancing friendly sportsTennis and badminton are being taken up big time thanks to the fitness and social-distancing aspects. Praveen Prasad, director of Prasad Tennis Academy in Pune, says, Tennis is a sport where one can maintain more than 30 ft distance from their opponent. So, I would say tennis and badminton are the safest outdoor sports one can play to stay fit in the current times. He adds, That said, we also follow all safety protocols and WHO guidelines at the tennis court. Elaborating on tenniss fitness benefits, Praveen shares that the game is good for the heart and helps keep us fit as we run and sweat.

Outdoor gymming and cycling

Why choose outdoor activities?

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Reasons why outdoor sports are a hit among fitness enthusiasts - Times of India

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