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PHIT America Welcomes Two New Members to Its National Board

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11 months ago

November 3, 2023

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Navy Cross recipient Aubrey McDade and NFL alumnus Eric Swann join PHIT’s ‘Movement’

WASHINGTON /PRNewswire/ — PHIT America president Jim Baugh today announced the addition of two new members to its board of directors. PHIT America has already helped more than 850,000 youth become active through its AMPED, PLAY GOLF, PLAY TENNIS and PLAY PICKLEBALL Programs, and is working aggressively toward its goal of helping 50 million youth.

Eric J. Swann, 10-Year NFL Veteran, Two-Time Pro Bowler and Nonprofit Director

The latest business leaders added to PHIT’s board include retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Aubrey McDade and retired NFL player Eric Swann. McDade is a Navy Cross recipient, and Swann is a 10-year NFL veteran, two-time Pro Bowl player and only first round draft pick to never play college football.

“The moment I met Aubrey and Eric I knew they would become important additions to our Board,” said Baugh. “These gentlemen have the knowledge and networks we need to impact millions of kids. Their passion for kids’ fitness and health, and the fact that they are leaders in key areas impacted by the ‘Inactivity Pandemic’ — military and sports – make them both ideal board members.”

According to Baugh, a 2022 study from the Pentagon shows that 77% of young Americans would not qualify for military service without a waiver because of being overweight, using drugs, or having physical and mental health problems. In fact, military leaders are becoming increasingly concerned that this is a national security issue of potentially epic proportion.

“The physical fitness level of the majority of our nation’s youth is alarming,” says McDade. “Instead of stepping up our efforts to get kids fit, we’re lowering our fitness standards. This must stop!”

McDade adds, “As a retired Marine and Navy Cross recipient, I have seen battle and what is required – both physically and mentally – to withstand it. By the time kids get to high school, it is challenging to change their mindsets. We must encourage and support efforts that get youth addicted to the “miracle drug” of fitness while still in elementary school.”

Baugh further adds, “Last year Tom Cotton referred to Army fitness standards as pathetic and I agree. At one Army base, we are spending $200 million on fitness camps to get recruits fit. What if we used that money in schools to get all kids active and fit? It would help every kid…including those who want to join the military.”

In addition to the impact the “Inactivity Pandemic” is having on national defense, Baugh notes that 90% of U.S. children are not active to CDC standards, and that they are “ticking time bombs” that will overwhelm our nation’s healthcare system when they become adults. This sentiment is shared by new PHIT America board member Swann.

“I share Jim’s concern about the impact that inactivity is having on the physical and mental health of American youth,” says Swann. “As a child, I had Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Participating in physical education activities during the school day allowed me to burn off the energy I needed to concentrate. I cannot imagine what I would have done without it. Today, far too many schools have little or no physical education.”

Swann adds, “The links between physical fitness, academic performance and mental health are undeniable. I strongly support PHIT’s mission to get physical education back in all our nation’s schools, and the organization’s corresponding efforts to get kids interested in lifetime sports, such as running/walking, golf, tennis and pickleball.”

PHIT America goes to the ‘roots’ of physical activity, school PE programs, to make sure more kids are active, fit and healthy, according to Baugh. “In a study by UNICEF, US kids are ranked last in physical health. PHIT America’s programs are impactful. I look forward to working with our two newest board members to get 50 million kids active, and therefore healthier, smarter and happier,” says Baugh.

Established in 2013, PHIT America is a non-profit organization that leads a national movement to improve the physical and mental health of 50 million children. All data and research sources can be found at IP.PHITAmerica.org. PHIT America is led by Sports Industry and Tennis Industry Hall of Fame Inductee, and former President of Wilson Sporting Goods, Jim Baugh. For more information, visit PHITAmerica.org.

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Reap the Rewards of Shared Family Meals

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2 weeks ago

September 2, 2024

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(Family Features) Addressing the epidemic of loneliness can be as easy as sharing one more meal with family members each week. This National Family Meals Month, commit yourself to reaping the benefits of shared meals according to the Family Meals Movement, which include enhanced mental and physical health through social connection and good nutrition. Find more information at familymealsmovement.org.

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Whole Foods Market Co-founder, John Mackey, Opens Flagship Holistic Health + Wellness Club in Los Angeles

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3 weeks ago

August 27, 2024

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AUSTIN, Texas. /PRNewswire/ — Love.Life, an integrated health and wellness company, announces the opening of its flagship holistic health and wellness club in Los Angeles at 740 S. Pacific Coast Highway in Plaza El Segundo. Co-created by Whole Foods Market visionary John Mackey, Love.Life offers a new approach to healthcare that empowers individuals to take ownership of their health potential and live longer, better and more vibrant lives.

The New Future of Health | Love.Life Holistic Health + Wellness Club

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Bridging the gaps in today’s fragmented healthcare system, Love.Life unites the power of functional medical care, nourishing food, cutting-edge fitness and precision wellness therapies under one roof to promote healing, optimization and community. At the new 45,000 square-foot wellness destination, Love.Life offers the testing, treatments and tracking to transform every dimension of an individual’s health. With expert practitioners spanning 20+ disciplines onsite, the offerings reflect the “best of” Eastern and Western modalities and emerging science. Love.Life offers three annual membership options and operates an onsite restaurant that is open to the public.

“With Love.Life, we think the new future of health is about highly personalized care that is focused on the mind, body and spirit. We want to transform the way people experience healthcare and provide an alternative to a fragmented system that is primarily focused on managing symptoms instead of improving health,” said John Mackey, CEO and co-creator, Love.Life. “Our goal is for people to look forward to seeing their doctor and to be active, informed participants in their personal health journey. Our members feel empowered because we’re providing the clarity, care team, and onsite resources they need to achieve health transformations and feel amazing.”

Love.Life’s annual medical membership, Optimize, is the new future of health. It reimagines the primary care experience and features five 1:1 physician meetings, individualized health coaching, access to experts in 20+ disciplines, a body composition assessment and bone mineral density test, repeated advanced bloodwork measuring 120+ biomarkers and access to Love.Life’s fitness and recovery services. Additional specialized testing tailored to support longevity, high performance and healing of chronic health conditions will be prescribed based on the individual’s goals and care program track. This can include VO2 max, continuous glucose monitoring, microbiome, musculoskeletal assessment and genetic testing.

A Fitness + Recovery membership is also available, which includes access to a state-of-the-art fitness facility, hot and cold recovery therapies, separate yoga and Pilates studios, a meditation area and three pickleball courts. For those seeking elite white-glove care, the Love.Life Concierge membership offers unlimited physician visits, full access to the company’s expansive range of 25+ precision tests, priority access to pickleball and the range of offerings available through fitness and recovery.

Members will also have access to Love.Life’s wellness offerings with evidence-based treatments to boost energy, improve sleep and calm the sympathetic nervous system. Offerings include hyperbaric oxygen therapy, IV treatments, cryotherapy, red light therapy and more.

“The beauty of Love.Life is we have taken the very best of medicine, nutrition, and wellness and created a truly holistic experience centered around the individual,” said Dr. Anna Emanuel, lead integrative physician, Love.Life. “And it’s all in one place. All of the doctors, wellness practitioners, and even fitness and nutrition teams work together to support the member in reaching their personal goals.”

Love.Life’s groundbreaking assessments are the most comprehensive in the market and the team dives deep with members to evaluate and optimize five core markers:

Physical Health
Cellular Health
Gut + Nutrient Health
Genetic Predisposition
Social + Spiritual Health

Advanced lab panels measure more than 120+ biomarkers evaluating inflammation, micronutrients, and immune, metabolic, cardiovascular and hormone health to help establish a member’s true baseline health. Then, the Love.Life team provides a personalized and actionable treatment plan reviewed with the member’s multidisciplinary care team that arms individuals with the tools, resources and support necessary to thrive and reach personal goals. The plan is easy to access using the Love.Life app, which aggregates and tracks a member’s health data, including bloodwork, biomarkers and 20+ data points from wearables and physical assessments.

“Competitors offer components of the total Love.Life offering, but no one is offering the breadth of our services combined with the community support that’s designed for lasting change,” said Betsy Foster, co-creator and president, Love.Life. “Everyone’s health journey is different, and our goal is to meet people where they are on that journey. We’re here to be their trusted long-term partner in health.”

Love.Life was co-founded by former Whole Foods Market CEO and co-founder, John Mackey, Walter Robb, and Betsy Foster (also former execs of WFM), who believe in a new healthcare paradigm that empowers individuals to proactively improve their health by focusing on the root causes of chronic diseases and holistic solutions that optimize overall health and well-being.

On Saturday, August 10, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Love.Life will host a welcoming ceremony and open house to commemorate its grand opening. Learn more or plan a visit at Love.Life.

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About Love.Life

Love.Life is an integrated health and wellness company that makes lasting health and vitality attainable. The company unites the power of holistic medical care, precision wellness therapies and nourishing food to promote healing, optimization, vitality and community. The company was co-founded in 2020 by Whole Foods Market co-founder and former CEO, John Mackey; Walter Robb, former co-CEO of Whole Foods; and Betsy Foster, a former executive of the grocer.

For more information, visit www.love.life, @theofficiallove.life on Instagram and Facebook or plan a visit: 740 S Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo, CA 90277 in Plaza El Segundo.

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Canada’s largest fitness conference and trade show brings everything fitness and wellness to downtown Toronto – August 9 & 10, 2024

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1 month ago

August 7, 2024

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TORONTO, Aug. 7, 2024 /CNW/ – Thousands of fitness professionals, experts and enthusiasts will lace up their sneakers this weekend to learn the latest in fitness and nutrition, try the most effective workouts and test out fitness equipment as part of the canfitpro Global Conference and Trade Show. Anyone can attend the conference and trade show, which will feature presentations, mass group fitness workouts, and 100+ exhibitors with fitness technology, equipment and fashions.

The conference will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (north building).

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Friday, August 9, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fitness lovers can try fun group workouts, learn new skills and check out booths from 100+ leading companies showcasing technology, nutrition, apparel and equipment, including:

Box with Yvette Raposo or try Face Yoga with Sophia Ha.
Treat your aching muscles with the CryoLounge+ heat and cold therapy chair, infrared light therapy and a dip in the cold plunge tank.
Sweat through the latest workouts including Joga, TRX suspension yoga, Warrior Combat… even a step class with R&B soul singer Jully Black.
Test out cutting-edge fitness gear, fashions, and nutrition from exhibitors including Schwinn®, Pickleball Ontario, TRX, Wellness Space, Gatorade Fit, Made Good, Life Fitness, Precor and more.

Other highlights:

Opening ceremonies (Friday morning): Hamza Khan, best-selling author and global expert in people-first leadership, will discuss how to adapt and thrive in today’s fragmented work environment.
Closing ceremonies (Saturday afternoon): Two time Olympian and champion hurdler Perdita Felicien will talk more about overcoming life’s hurdles, the mindset and preparation to prepare for challenges in life and how to navigate difficult times.
Welcome workout with fitness celebs (Friday noon): A group of 25+ canfitpro presenters, including Jully Black, Yvette Raposo and more, will take participants through a workout on the Trade Show performance stage.
Les Mills® EXPERIENCE – all day group fitness festival (all day Saturday): Lights, music, energy! Experience the rock concert atmosphere and exclusive group fitness workouts at the Les Mills® one day fitness festival. Participants can sign up to do the most popular Les Mills classes throughout the day.
Pickleball Ontario Championships (Friday & Saturday): Ontario’s top pickleball athletes will battle it out as part of the Pickleball Ontario Championships. Fitness expert and coach, Libby Norris, and chiropractor and certified strength & conditioning specialist, Dr Ken Kinakin will also be on site to teach conditioning exercises to prevent injuries and take your pickleball game to the next level.

The canfitpro Global Conference & Tradeshow will feature a full schedule of workshops from fitness and nutrition experts. These speakers are available for interview before or during the event.

About canfitpro

canfitpro is the largest provider of education in the Canadian fitness industry. Founded in 1993, canfitpro delivers accessible, quality education, certifications, conferences, trade shows, and membership services. canfitpro’s 60,000 members include some of the world’s finest fitness professionals, health club operators, industry suppliers and fitness consumers. (canfitpro.com)

SOURCE Canadian Fitness Professionals Inc. (canfitpro)