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Orlando man arrested after woman stabbed to death outside Ocoee Planet Fitness, police say

  • 28/08/2024
Woman stabbed to death outside Planet Fitness A woman was stabbed to death outside an Ocoee Planet Fitness Friday morning OCOEE, Fla. – A woman died after being ‘gravely’ injured outside an Ocoee Planet Fitness Friday morning, police said. Around 7:30 am, police responded to reports of a disturbance in the Planet Fitness parking lot. When they arrived they found Jessica L. Steigelman, of Winter Garden, lying on the ground unresponsive and a man, 55-year-old Shannon W. King, being held by two bystanders. Steigelman died from his injuries at a local area hospital King, who is from Orlando, is considered…
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Grantham and Boston leisure centers embrace AI for healthier workouts

  • 27/08/2024
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing fitness regimes for individuals battling painful and challenging illnesses in Lincolnshire. Grantham’s LeisureSK Center and Boston’s Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex have received new funding from Sport England’s Together Fund to offer people with musculoskeletal conditions (MSK) and other health concerns opportunities to engage in aquatic activities. The fund, administered by Active Lincolnshire, has seen the centers embrace AI integration to enhance their workout programmes. AI technology is helping residents with musculoskeletal conditions (MSK). Bosses say the new scheme promotes health and wellness among individuals facing conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia. Dan Lewis, business manager at…
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REP Fitness Eyes Commercial Market With Cardio, Strength Innovations

  • 26/08/2024
Founded in 2012 and twice listed on the Inc. 5000, REP is making its equipment available for gyms, studios and fitness facilities After making a name for themselves as a top at-home strength equipment supplier over the past decade, REP Fitness aims to do the same from a commercial standpoint — viewing the IHRSA and FIBO 2024 trade shows as their launchpad. Founded in 2012, REP Fitness produces and sells state-of-the-art benches, bars, plates, racks, dumbbells and more, featuring an innovative and ambitious approach to equipment manufacturing. At IHRSA this spring, they’ll showcase their Athena attachments, PR-5000 rack, Commercial Rig…
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Halstead Community Shed Launches Fitness Classes for Seniors to Fight Loneliness

  • 25/08/2024
The Halstead Community Shed has introduced a new initiative aimed at combating loneliness and isolation among the elderly. In a move that ties physical health to social well-being, the project will offer senior fitness classes, led by 66-year-old exercise coach, Fitness With Lorraine, starting in the first week of March at the former St John Ambulance Station on Fenn Road. This initiative seeks to provide both a physical and social outlet for seniors, addressing the pressing issue of loneliness highlighted by the World Health Organization as a significant health threat. Empowering Seniors Through Exercise With a focus on low-impact exercises…