State and local health officials are racing to get a clearer picture of who is most impacted by COVID-19, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread and afflict some Californians disproportionately. State officials will now be asking labs and testing sites to collect data on a patient’s sexual orientation and […]
Month: July 2020
Planet Fitness to require members to wear face masks while working out in gyms
One of the largest gym chains in the United States will soon require members to wear face masks. The decision by Planet Fitness will go into effect Aug. 1 at its 1,450 locations that are open in the U.S., Canada and Australia. Planet Fitness chief executive Chris Rondeau said in […]
A fitness writer is facing backlash for saying she wouldn’t hire overweight people ‘because they are more lazy’
Samantha Yardley is a fitness writer based in Coventry, UK. Samantha Yardley A fitness writer is facing a backlash for saying she wouldn’t hire obese people. Samantha Yardley first expressed her views in a 2019 article where she wrote that she wouldn’t work with overweight people because they are “lacking […]
Trump struggles for answers in heated interview with Fox News
Getty Images Donald Trump defended his performance in handling the coronavirus pandemic, his 2020 re-election prospects, people who fly Confederate flags and his own mental faculties in a wide-ranging interview with Fox News Sunday’s Chris Wallace. Mr Wallace won plaudits from other White House reporters and others for coming into […]
New Life For Gyms, Fitness Facilities Outdoors In East Hampton
EAST HAMPTON, NY — Gym owners struggling during the coronavirus crisis in in East Hampton may soon get a much-needed boost from town officials. Established East Hampton fitness and exercise studios, which have been financially affected by the shutdown during the pandemic, will see hope on the horizon with the […]
Body Positive Fitness Instagram Accounts To Follow for Summer Inspo
Click here to read the full article. Every year as it gets warmer, the scourge of summer diet culture returns to make people feel weird and off about their bodies. (Remember: The devil works hard but people who want you to feel bad about your body and buy stuff to […]
12 Therapist-Backed Tips For Overcoming Exercise Anxiety
“Exercise anxiety is many times created by negative thoughts related to fear of failure, embarrassment and fear of pain or injury,” according to one expert. (Photo: Getty Images/HuffPost) Does the thought of starting a fitness routine or hopping back into an abandoned one incite doom, stress or apprehension? Exercise anxiety […]
Missing the Gym? Experts Say You Might Want to Consider Taking an Outdoor Fitness Class
As many states begin entering re-opening phases—including opening retail stores, restaurants, and movie theatres—experts agree that one of the highest risk environments for contracting coronavirus is the gym. So, what should you do if you want to start exercising and home workouts aren’t satisfying? Consider taking an outdoor group fitness […]
Black-Owned Health and Wellness Businesses to Support Now and Always
As the country is still grappling with the tragic death of George Floyd and the ongoing protests in its wake, musician and activist Calvin Martyr has launched #BlackOutDay2020 on July 7. This campaign calls for an economic boycott where the Black community pauses on buying to highlight their economic spending […]
How one school district tends to students’ emotional health during coronavirus pandemic
SADDLE BROOK, N.J. – Three months ago, the Saddle Brook school district was making steady progress toward social and emotional learning as part of a district initiative. In-class yoga, mindfulness mantras and coping strategies for anxiety were part of the daily routine. Then came the pandemic. Virtual learning separated children from schoolmates […]