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OATS from AARP Celebrates National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with Online Programs Geared to Get Older Adults Moving

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NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — In honor of National Fitness Month, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP is celebrating its growing community of older adults with a variety of free virtual classes, through its flagship Senior Planet program, aiming to help seniors flip the script on aging, get active, build strength and have fun while doing it. To cap off the month’s activities, Senior Planet will also host a virtual “Meet and Move,” where this year’s Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes will share their inspiring fitness journeys with older adults around the nation.

Now in its fourth year, the Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Program highlights the remarkable athletic feats that older adults aged 60+ can accomplish – along with the importance of staying active and fit. This year’s Sponsored Athletes participate in weightlifting, pickleball, walking and more. Each Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete challenges outdated stereotypes about aging and fitness, while inspiring their peers to take the initial steps to improve their own health. 

To keep the excitement and activities going throughout the month, Senior Planet will offer a number of health and wellness classes, including Morning Stretch, Fit Fusion Workout, Easy-to-Follow Tai Chi, Stronger Bones, Chair Yoga and Strength and Stability. Older adults across the nation can join free virtual exercise classes online at www.seniorplanet.org.

“We’re passionate about helping older adults get connected and stay active,” said OATS from AARP Executive Director Tom Kamber. “Senior Planet offers a wide range of free classes designed to offer something for everyone, from strength exercises that help build muscle to stretch classes that encourage flexibility. Our goal is to make fitness fun and approachable. In classes, older adults aren’t just building strength and confidence – they’re making friends, too.”

According to AARP, regular exercise could be essential to ensuring older adults maintain healthy and strong lives, from possibly stalling memory loss to helping people live longer. OATS is on a mission to help older adults make that happens with courses and programs that help them thrive in the modern age.

About OATS from AARP

OATS from AARP helps older adults learn to use and leverage technology to transform their lives and their communities. Through its flagship program, Senior Planet, OATS works closely with older adults to create extraordinary experiences in-person and online. As one of AARP’s charitable affiliates, the mission of OATS from AARP is “to harness the power of technology to change the way we age.” To learn more, visit www.oats.org or follow @OlderAdultsTech on social media.

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Introducing the vívoactive 5 GPS smartwatch from Garmin

On-wrist fitness coaching, personalized health insights, detailed sleep stats and more are packed into the newest smartwatch with a stunning AMOLED display—all at an affordable price

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OLATHE, Kan. /PRNewswire/ — Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced vívoactive® 5, its latest health and fitness smartwatch with a bright AMOLED touchscreen display that is designed to be an essential part of everyday life at an affordable price. Featuring a broad range of health monitoring features, vívoactive 5 can help users learn about their body, coach them on how to live an active lifestyle and support their fitness goals. With up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, users don’t have to worry about charging their watch every night and can therefore receive valuable around-the-clock health metrics like stress, Body Battery and sleep with personalized sleep coaching and nap detection.


The vívoactive 5 is Garmin’s latest health and fitness smartwatch with a bright AMOLED touchscreen display that is designed to be an essential part of everyday life at an affordable price.

Check out how vívoactive 5 can help track of your health and fitness goals here.

“Made for your active lifestyle, vívoactive 5 packs premium features into a stylish, affordable smartwatch. From a busy day on the go to a relaxing evening at home, on-wrist fitness coaching, personalized health insights, detailed sleep stats and more on vívoactive 5 make it an essential tool to help you gain a better understanding of how to meet your overall health and wellness goals.” – Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales

What’s new to vívoactive 5

  • A vibrant AMOLED display makes it easier to read health and fitness data, smart notifications and more.
  • Greater battery life – up to 11 days in smartwatch mode – means users can spend more time doing what they love and less time charging.
  • Like a sleep coach on the wrist, receive a sleep score and personalized coaching for how much sleep is recommended and keep track of different sleep stages, naps and other key metrics such as Pulse Ox1 and heart rate variability (HRV) status.
  • Start the day off right with a morning report that provides an overview of last night’s sleep plus recovery, HRV status and weather data (when paired with a compatible smartphone)2.
  • Automatically track or log naps to see how they may benefit the body and the target time and duration they should be.
  • Monitor Body Battery energy levels throughout the day to find the best times for activity and rest. And get even more details and personal insights on how sleep, naps, daily activities and high stress specifically impact energy levels3.
  • Wheelchair mode lets users track daily pushes and receive weight shift alerts plus wheelchair-specific sports apps and workouts. In creating these new features, the algorithms of some existing features were modified to enhance the meaningfulness of key insights for wheelchair users.
  • Better understand how each workout benefits the body and how much time is needed to recover to take on any fitness challenge.
  • Follow guided meditation practices to help reduce stress, anxiety and more.
  • Choose between two font sizes to view smart notifications4, workout data and more with greater ease.

Find your passion

With more than 30 preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps, users can stay active no matter their passion—from walking and running to rowing, pickleball, activities for wheelchair users and more. vívoactive 5 even lets users create their own step-by-step workouts from more than 1,600 exercises in the Garmin Connect app and send them directly to the watch. For those looking to train for a 5K or something a bit longer, free Garmin Coach adaptive training plans can help users prepare. In addition to keeping tabs on daily steps and calories burned, vívoactive 5 can track moderate and vigorous intensity minutes, VO2 max and more.

Keep going strong

Full of health and wellness features, vívoactive 5 can help keep users going strong all day, every day. And with up to 11 days of battery life, users don’t have to worry about charging their watch every night, meaning they can have access to important health metrics 24/7. Day or night, vívoactive 5 tracks heart rate3, respiration, Pulse Ox, stress and more. While sleeping, it can monitor heart rate variability to help provide users with a deeper understanding of their overall health. What’s more, women can track their menstrual cycle and pregnancy and receive exercise and nutrition guidance.

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Whether coming or going, stay connected with vívoactive 5 by receiving text messages, emails and alerts right from the wrist when paired with a compatible smartphone. Those with a compatible Android smartphone can also respond to texts using the on-watch keyboard and view photos directly from the watch screen. Safety and tracking features help provide peace of mind by sending a message with the user’s live location (when available) to chosen emergency contacts if they feel unsafe or if an incident is detected5. While out and about, breeze through certain checkout lines or transit systems with Garmin Pay contactless payments6 and download songs and playlists from Spotify®, Amazon Music and Deezer (subscription required) for phone-free listening. What’s more, users can see their health and fitness information in the Garmin Connect app and download apps, watch faces and more from the Connect IQ™ Store right on the watch, or find more options in the smartphone app.

Featuring a lightweight, aluminum bezel and silicone band, vívoactive 5 is available in multiple colorways, including black/slate, ivory/cream gold, navy/metallic navy and orchid/metallic orchid. Available now, vívoactive 5 has a suggested retail price of $299.99.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized the wellness industry. Committed to developing wearables and health measurement tools that help people of all activity levels lead healthier lives, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. Visit the Garmin Newsroomemail our media team, connect with @garminfitness on social, or follow our blog.

1This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox is not available in all countries.
2See Garmin.com/ble.
3 Activity tracking accuracy.
4When paired with a compatible smartphone
5When paired with a compatible smartphone; see Garmin.com/ble. For safety and tracking features requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety
6 View current supported country, payment network and issuing bank information

About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin and vívoactive are registered trademarks and Body Battery, Garmin Connect, Garmin Pay and Connect IQ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Amazon Music and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. SPOTIFY and the Spotify logo are among the registered trademarks of Spotify AB.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0001-411180). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) Launches New Division, ISSA Yoga & Wellness Academy

and Debuts Yoga 200 Online Teacher Training Program

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. /PRNewswire/ — ISSA International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), the global leader in online fitness and wellness certifications for over 30 years, is excited to announce the establishment of a new division, ISSA Yoga & Wellness AcademyAlongside this launch, the Academy is introducing Yoga 200, a 200-hour, Yoga Alliance-approved online yoga teacher training course.

ISSA Yoga & Wellness Academy

“At ISSA, we aim to provide individuals aspiring to teach yoga with a top-quality, comprehensive, affordable, and flexible option that offers the esteemed Yoga Alliance accreditation,” says ISSA CEO Andrew Wyant. “Through the establishment of ISSA Yoga & Wellness Academy, we have developed a 200-hour online course led by renowned yoga experts to help people achieve their goal of becoming certified yoga instructors,” Wyant continued.

Yoga 200 is the premier Yoga Alliance-approved 200-hour online yoga teacher training course, designed with flexible scheduling options. This stress-free approach allows participants to gain extensive knowledge in yoga at their own pace, providing them with the confidence to lead yoga classes upon completion.

“As more individuals incorporate yoga into their lives as their primary or complementary form of exercise, or even as a side hustle, we wanted to offer a course with unparalleled education,” says Erika Weiss, General Manager of ISSA Yoga & Wellness Academy. “Our program allows participants to deepen their yoga practice, share their love for yoga with others, and make a meaningful impact in the world on a self-paced schedule,” Weiss continued.

By enrolling in the Yoga 200 course, individuals can establish a strong foundation to pursue a professional career in yoga. The program encourages a deeper connection with oneself, providing participants with the necessary tools to create transformative yoga experiences for their future students.

Thoughtfully divided into ten modules, Yoga 200 covers Teaching & Cueing Principles for Hatha and Vinyasa-style classes, Sequencing, Anatomy & Physiology, Meditation & Pranayama, Yoga History & Philosophy, Ethics, Professional Development, and Yoga Asanas, plus it provides graduates with a Signature 37-pose foundational Yoga Class so that they can begin teaching immediately.

Participants can also interact with Yoga 200’s renowned yoga instructors, Alex Artymiak, E-RYT-200, Angel DeSantis, RYT-500, E-RYT-500Buddy Macuha, E-RYT-500Andrew Sealy, RYT-200, and Vasu Dudakia, Ayurvedic Practitioner, via live weekly Virtual Study Studio sessions allowing for in-depth instruction and feedback. These sessions are recorded and available for on-demand access.

For more information and to register, visit https://yoga.issaonline.com.

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About the International Sports Sciences Association:
The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) is the global leader in online fitness and wellness certifications. For over 30 years, ISSA has been committed to delivering comprehensive, cognitive, and practical education that’s grounded in industry research. Rooted in Certified Personal Training certifications, ISSA offers over 50 fitness and wellness certifications and specializations, including a Yoga Alliance-recognized Yoga 200-Hour Teacher Training Course, Certified Personal Training en Español, Health Coaching, Nutrition, and more. ISSA has educated nearly half a million trainers across 176 countries while driving toward their vision to connect 100 million people to the power of healthy living by 2030.

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Fashionable And Affordable: Monica Sneaker Unveils An Exquisite Collection Of Cheap Sneakers

Monica Sneaker, a leading sneaker manufacturer, provides an exquisite collection of customized and affordable sneakers to enthusiasts worldwide.

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LOS ANGELES, CA /24-7PressRelease/ — Monica Sneaker, the leading manufacturer of fashionable and affordable sneakers in China, is proud to announce its commitment to providing the highest quality products and dedicated professional services to customers worldwide.

With a focus on cutting-edge technology, Monica Sneaker stands out in the industry with its long history of shoemaking, sophisticated craftsmanship, advanced equipment, standardized production processes, and customized equipment. These features enable Monica Sneaker to cooperate with well-known sneaker brands and source products directly from their factories.

One of the leading sellers offering the best quality sneakers at factory-direct prices, Monica Sneaker specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling a variety of rep sneakers brands to sneaker enthusiasts. With a passion for innovation, Monica Sneaker strives to exceed customer expectations with high-quality products, low prices, fast delivery, dedicated professional services, and good packaging.

Headquartered in Fujian-China, Monica Sneaker’s team consists of people from more than 20 countries. The company is a relatively large and diverse organization with over 300 employees. The professional customer service team at Monica Sneaker engages in a dedicated real-time chat service for answering all customer inquiries immediately. The company has an advanced global supply chain and exports its products to America, Europe, Africa, and many more countries, where it has garnered acclaim at every level.

Monica Sneaker aims to empower enthusiasts with the highest quality products and services. The company excels as the leading provider of cheap sneakers worldwide due to its comprehensive customer services, such as quality inspection, customs declaration services, delivery services, and more. In the near future, the company aspires to build its own factory, brand, and batches of sneakers.

Monica Sneaker values the relationship with every customer. The brand continues to add new products and continually gives comprehensive to all employees based on the latest trends and products. Every employee at Monica Sneaker undergoes vigorous training to ensure the company occupies a top place in the rep sports shoes market. The company’s biggest objective is to make quality sneakers accessible to aspiring sneaker enthusiasts worldwide.

“We are dedicated to expanding our operations tenfold by building strong business networks and a massive global presence,” says the Founder of Monica Sneaker. “Each product we deliver is fully customized to deliver the most authentic and genuine product and service to our customers. We provide a safe working environment and vigorous training to our employees along with cutting-edge technology solutions to boost performance.”

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Monica Sneaker is committed to excellence in fashionable and affordable sneakers with striking designs. This makes Monica Sneaker a leading custom sneaker shopping destination amongst sneaker enthusiasts all over the world. From the latest rep models of premium sneakers to prohibited colors and design features, the platform makes shopping for a bestselling range of rep sneakers accessible for both basketball and sneakerheads alike.

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