Physical exercise

Power WearHouse: Weight Training Helps All Fitness Levels According to New Study

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
General Sports, Sports, Other Retail, General Health, Health, Online Retail, Fitness & Nutrition, Retail, Physical exercise, Bodybuilding, Exercise physiology, Strength training, Weight training, Wearable, Human activities, Recreation, Human behavior

Experienced athletes saw the most benefit from not just adding more weight but also increasing the number of reps to their routine.

Key Points: 
  • Experienced athletes saw the most benefit from not just adding more weight but also increasing the number of reps to their routine.
  • This is exactly the kind of data we love to see, said Shelagh Stoneham, CEO and Founder of Power WearHouse, a new wearable fitness company, specializing in high quality, beautifully designed wearable weights.
  • Our products are built to make adding weight training easy and comfortable for everyone.
  • Large studies like this confirm our core belief, which is that weight is a key unlock to building health for the long term.

Arena Secures $5.2M in Funding to Revolutionize Strength Training

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Bodybuilding, Physical exercise, Fitness, Health software, IOS, Strength training, Human activities, Health, Human behavior

Developed by leaders in hardware automation and exercise science, the Arena fitness platform is a portable robotic device for dynamic resistance training.

Key Points: 
  • Developed by leaders in hardware automation and exercise science, the Arena fitness platform is a portable robotic device for dynamic resistance training.
  • Users can control the resistance and take workout classes via the Arena smartphone app, training their body with hundreds of exercise movements.
  • "The team couldn't be more excited to have the backing of an incredible group of investors as we fulfill our mission to democratize strength training," said Arena co-founder and CEO Dr. Krisna Bhargava.
  • Arena Innovation Corp. was founded in 2020 to commercialize robotically assisted resistance training solutions, making strength training safe and accessible for everyone, everywhere.

Athletico Physical Therapy Opens in Mission

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Medical specialties, Health, Rehabilitation medicine, Sports medicine, Physical therapy, Manual therapy, Physical exercise, Athletico Physical Therapy, Telehealth, Therapy

MISSION, Kan., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Athletico Physical Therapy has opened a new location in Mission and is conveniently located on the corner of Johnson Drive and Dearborn Street.

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  • MISSION, Kan., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Athletico Physical Therapy has opened a new location in Mission and is conveniently located on the corner of Johnson Drive and Dearborn Street.
  • In addition to in-clinic treatment at the Mission clinic, Athletico is also offering telehealth virtual treatment options where patients can connect with a Physical Therapist through a secure online video chat.
  • "I am truly excited to bring Athletico Physical Therapy into the community of Mission, Kansas," said John Smith, MSPT, Cert MDT and Clinic Manager of Athletico Mission.
  • Services available at Athletico Mission include:
    Physical therapy Our physical therapists treat you to reduce pain, improve or restore mobility, and to help you remain at your optimal health without further risk of injury.

CrossFit Names Former Nike Executive Jason Dunlop as President

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
CrossFit, Physical exercise, Coffee in Seattle, Waterstones, Starbucks, Retailers, Retailing

BOULDER, Colo., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --CrossFit LLC today announced the appointment of former Nike executive Jason Dunlop to the new role of President.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --CrossFit LLC today announced the appointment of former Nike executive Jason Dunlop to the new role of President.
  • Dunlop, a seasoned business leader who also held senior roles at Starbucks and The Gap, will help accelerate CrossFit's global growth.
  • "I'm thrilled to welcome Jason as my partner in leading CrossFit towards our goal of transforming 100 million lives," said Eric Roza, CEO of CrossFit.
  • In addition to Nike, Dunlop has also served in senior roles with Starbucks, Canada Goose,Waterstones, The Body Shop, Marks & Spencer, and The Gap.

RPM Training Co. Closes Series A Funding Round

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
CrossFit, Physical exercise, Lifestyle brand, Santa Cruz, California, Geography of California, Human activities, Human behavior

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Active lifestyle brand RPM Training Co. today announced the closure of a Series A funding round led by Partnership Capital Growth (PCG) and KC/LLC.

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  • SANTA CRUZ, Calif., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Active lifestyle brand RPM Training Co. today announced the closure of a Series A funding round led by Partnership Capital Growth (PCG) and KC/LLC.
  • Active lifestyle brand RPM Training Co. announces closure of Series A funding round and growth of Santa Cruz team
    RPM Training Co., founded in 2012 by Los Gatos brothers Josh and Shane Rogers, emerged from the local CrossFit scene to earn a worldwide reputation for design and quality within the functional training and action sports communities.
  • In addition to the funding announcement, RPM Training Co. announced the addition of Brent Knudsen, founder and managing partner of Partnership Capital Growth, to the RPM board, bringing nearly 40 years of experience in values-based lifestyle businesses to the company.
  • RPM Training Co., founded in 2012, is an active lifestyle brand focused on the intersection of training and action sports.

Athletico Physical Therapy Opens in Arcadia-Biltmore

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Medical specialties, Health, Rehabilitation medicine, Sports medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physical exercise, Therapy, Telehealth

PHOENIX, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Athletico Physical Therapy has opened a new location in Phoenix on Monday, June 14th and is conveniently located south of Doughbird restaurant next to Herbal Nails & Spa.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Athletico Physical Therapy has opened a new location in Phoenix on Monday, June 14th and is conveniently located south of Doughbird restaurant next to Herbal Nails & Spa.
  • In addition to in-clinic treatment at the Arcadia-Biltmore clinic, Athletico is also offering telehealth virtual treatment options where patients can connect with a Physical Therapist through a secure online video chat.
  • Services available at Athletico Arcadia-Biltmore include:
    Physical therapy Our physical therapists treat you to reduce pain, improve or restore mobility, and to help you remain at your optimal health without further risk of injury.
  • We also offer joint replacement therapy, headache treatment, concussion therapy and more.

asensei introduces asensei.ai, A Developer Platform To Add Connected Coaching™ To Any Sport Or Fitness Product

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Friday, July 2, 2021
Medical specialties, Health care, Health, Physical exercise, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Rehabilitation medicine

The asensei.ai platform is designed for Connected Fitness and digital fitness apps, as well as apparel and equipment providers, or gyms and studios who recognize the importance of a companion digital strategy alongside physical goods and services.

Key Points: 
  • The asensei.ai platform is designed for Connected Fitness and digital fitness apps, as well as apparel and equipment providers, or gyms and studios who recognize the importance of a companion digital strategy alongside physical goods and services.
  • As more and more people practice sport and fitness at home, they are missing the benefit of an expert trainer watching, adjusting and correcting practice.
  • About asensei: Founded in 2014, asensei is democratizing access to world class instruction by offering the easiest way to add technique coaching to any sport, fitness or physical therapy product.
  • The asensei.ai technology platform offers everything a brand needs to bring Connected Coaching to their customers.

CoachMePlus Extends Contract with the United States Air Force, Providing State-of-the-Art Remote Fitness Technology

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Personal trainer, Training, United States Air Force, Physical exercise, Human activities, Human behavior, Articles

BUFFALO, N.Y., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CoachMePlus , the only enterprise-level and flexible digital fitness platform that helps coaches work with athletes to achieve their fitness goals, announced today the expansion of their Remote Fitness program with the United States Air Force (USAF).

Key Points: 
  • BUFFALO, N.Y., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CoachMePlus , the only enterprise-level and flexible digital fitness platform that helps coaches work with athletes to achieve their fitness goals, announced today the expansion of their Remote Fitness program with the United States Air Force (USAF).
  • CoachMePlus provides a unique cross-channel approach with its remote fitness platform, enabling servicemen and women to train wherever and whenever they please.
  • The Air Force will target different populations as an ongoing plan to promote a 'culture of fitness' and improve the availability and readiness of active duty and reserve Airmen.
  • CoachMePlus is the perfect platform to improve the accessibility of a fitness trainer relationship and tailored fitness opportunities.

CrossFit Launches Programming and Coach Development Service

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
CrossFit, Physical exercise, Human activities, Sports

BOULDER, Colo., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CrossFit Home Office today announced the launch of CrossFit Affiliate Programming (CAP), which will provide programming, class planning, and coach development to affiliates via written materials, graphics, and more than 60 videos per month.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CrossFit Home Office today announced the launch of CrossFit Affiliate Programming (CAP), which will provide programming, class planning, and coach development to affiliates via written materials, graphics, and more than 60 videos per month.
  • "The coached workout is the most important and differentiated aspect of CrossFit," said Eric Roza, CEO of CrossFit.
  • Consistent with CrossFit's "tools over rules" credo, the CAP service is an optional service for all affiliates, and they are welcome to continue to do their own programming or purchase programming from other sources.
  • "Daily coach development is what will set CAP apart," said Nicole Carroll, CrossFit's General Manager of Training and Education.

CORA Physical Therapy Announces Orthopaedic Residency Program

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Health, Medicine, Manual therapy, Physical exercise, Physical therapy, Sports medicine, Residency

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --CORA Health Services, Inc., doing business as CORA Physical Therapy, a top-10 national operator of outpatient physical therapy services, is excited to announce its new Orthopaedic Residency Program.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --CORA Health Services, Inc., doing business as CORA Physical Therapy, a top-10 national operator of outpatient physical therapy services, is excited to announce its new Orthopaedic Residency Program.
  • "We are delighted that our long-held dream of offering our own residency program is becoming a reality," said Kessem Winger, EVP, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Clinical Officer & Privacy Officer at CORA Physical Therapy.
  • While many academic institutions and hospital systems offer residency programs, CORA will be one of only 30 privateoutpatient physical therapy organizations making in-house residency available to new clinicians.
  • According to Jessica Heath-Byerly, CORA Director of Clinical Education and Orthopaedic Residency Program Director, a key advantage of CORA's program is that participants can go through the manual certification process at the same time they are completing residency.