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Zoom is releasing a new tool to let paid users charge for admission to online events like conferences or fitness classes

October 14, 2020

Eric S. Yuan standing in front of a sign: Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom Video Communications takes part in a bell ringing ceremony at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York Reuters

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Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom Video Communications takes part in a bell ringing ceremony at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York Reuters

Zoom is introducing OnZoom, a new way to host events — free and paid — using the popular videoconferencing tool.
Zoom has come to be used to host all kinds of events amid the pandemic, from board meetings and conferences to fitness classes and concerts. The new OnZoom platform includes the ability to charge for tickets, as well as a directory of public event listings.
Zoom is also launching a new kind of app integration, called a Zapp, that can bring information from productivity tools like Dropbox, Slack, or Asana directly into a video chat.
Facebook launched its own features for paid videoconferencing events over the summer.
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As the pandemic drags on, Zoom is releasing a

Go365 Members Can Now Earn Incentives for Completing Digital Fitness and In-Studio Classes across All Xponential Fitness Brands

October 14, 2020

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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Concierge Health, a technology platform which allows health clubs to interface with healthcare insurers and providers to seamlessly take advantage of incentives like reimbursements and rewards, and Xponential Fitness, a curator of boutique fitness brands across fitness & wellness verticals, today announced a partnership enabling Go365 members to earn credit for completed Xponential Fitness digital workouts in addition to the ability to earn credit for participating in classes at all Xponential Fitness Brands studio locations.

Go365, a nationally recognized wellness and rewards program, motivates members to make positive lifestyle changes by tracking simple wellness achievements and rewarding them for these healthy choices. Members are able to choose their level of engagement and participate in personalized activities tailored to their specific health needs and interests. These rewarded achievements can be converted into gift cards, compatible fitness devices and much more.

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Crunch Fitness Channelside Renovations To Allow Boutique Classes

October 13, 2020

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TAMPA, FL — Crunch Fitness announced the upgrade of its Channelside location in Downtown Tampa to a Crunch Select Club. The first of its kind in the area, this $200,000 renovation will allow Crunch Channelside to offer its members boutique-style fitness classes as well as increased workout space in the main gym by 20 percent.

The new fitness studio will be located directly across from the main entrance of the main gym in Grand Central to provide classes such as hot yoga, suspended yoga, barre classes and more. The renovations and new studio should be complete by the end of the year.

“Our goal is always to make serious exercise fun while offering a top-quality environment and fitness equipment,” said CEO Vince Julien. “We saw a need in the Channelside District community to revamp our group fitness programming, and we are extremely excited that this renovation will allow us to

Online Classes Until 2021 For East Aurora Schools Due To Pandemic

October 12, 2020

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AURORA, IL — Students in East Aurora District 131 will be learning from home for the rest of the year after officials again delayed their return to school amid the coronavirus pandemic.

With a “prevailing high number” of coronavirus cases in the Aurora area, district officials are now hoping to implement a hybrid learning plan in January, Superintendent Jennifer Norrell said in a letter to parents.

Flu Shot Clinic To Open Wednesday In North Aurora

The positivity rate in District 131’s main ZIP code, 60505, has often been twice or triple the statewide positivity rate, and almost half of the city’s 5,920 coronavirus cases, as of Sunday, were recorded in the same ZIP code, Norrell said.

District officials will continue to watch coronavirus trends in the area and will “certainly explore an earlier return” if it looks possible, Norrell said.

Kane County Sitting On $7M Surplus Of Coronavirus-Relief Funds

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Officials ask for community’s help in getting kids back to in-person classes in Washtenaw County

October 12, 2020

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ANN ARBOR, MI – School administrators have signed a joint letter with the Washtenaw County Health Department urging the broader community to continue preventing the spread of COVID-19 so children can get back to face-to-face learning.

The letter was signed by the leaders of 29 public, charter, private and independent schools across Washtenaw County.

“As we return to face-to-face instruction, we want to be sure we are prioritizing the health and safety of our students, families, and staff,” Washtenaw Intermediate School District Interim Superintendent Naomi Norman said in a news release. “With over 50,000 students and 15,000 staff across our schools, health and safety is of utmost importance.

“When schools need to unexpectedly transition from open to closed to open again due to positive COVID-19 cases, it puts a burden on students, families, staff and our broader community. We are taking safety very seriously by providing remote options and enacting

Are gyms open in Scotland? New rules for leisure centres, outdoor sports and fitness classes explained – and when they are in place

October 9, 2020

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On Wednesday 7 October, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced in parliament that action was needed now in order to prevent a return to the peak level of Covid-19 infections that Scotland experienced in the spring.

Ms Sturgeon outlined a number of rules for the country, with hospitality venues instructed to close at 6pm.

However, the central belt of Scotland was issued with even stricter measures due to “higher levels of infection” and all licensed pubs and restaurants in five health boards must close for 16 days.

Will gyms remain open as new rules are implemented in Scotland? (Photo: Shutterstock)

As the restrictions for pubs and restaurants come into effect from Friday 9 October for two weeks, what are the rules for gyms, fitness centres and sport in central Scotland?

This is what you need to know.

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Tidelands’ virtual fitness classes offer members at-home workout option | Myrtle Beach Area News

October 7, 2020

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PAWLEYS ISLAND — When Tidelands Health surveyed its fitness members, they learned quickly several of their members didn’t want to come back due to COVID-19 concerns.

“We wanted to be able to reach them,” said Kim Vanlandingham, manager of Tidelands HealthPoint Center for Health and Fitness.

HealthPoint has in-person classes in Pawleys Island, which is where Tidelands does its streaming.

“There’s a lot of risk emotionally and physically associated with just being sedentary. So we wanted to make sure everybody was staying with their exercise program,” Vanlandingham continued.

That’s when Tidelands Health expedited pre-COVID plans to stream fitness classes online.

In September, it launched virtual membership for classes such as Zumba, pilates and yoga through a live-streamed format. For $15 per month, members can get their fitness classes in, from the comfort of their own home.

“In general, our facility has a strong social connection with our members,” Vanlandingham said.

SoulCycle’s At-Home Bike Launches Across The US, With Live Classes And New Variis Fitness App

October 7, 2020

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Man riding SoulCycle at-home bike in New York apartment — SoulCycle’s at-home bike launches today to veteran, novice and aspiring riders across the US

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Starting today, SoulCycle riders in all 50 states can bring the sweaty, high-energy, in-studio experience into their home with the national launch of SoulCycle’s at-home bike. Initially released to a small set of markets in March, this national launch coincides with the co-launch of Variis mobile app. SoulCycle’s live and on-demand classes stream to the at-home bike’s screen via Variis, Equinox Media’s digital fitness media platform. In addition to powering the digital SoulCycle experience, the standalone Variis mobile app also launches today, powering digital access to a variety of Equinox’ other notable digital fitness and mindfulness modalities.

Not surprisingly given the current climate, demand for SoulCycle’s at-home bike skyrocketed after safer-at-home orders were issued earlier this spring, necessitating a change in rollout plans for the greater launch. According to Equinox Media and Variis

Wondercise’s on-demand fitness classes pair with your existing smartwatch

October 6, 2020

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If you’re looking for on-demand fitness classes that sync up with the tracker on your wrist, Apple upcoming FItness+ service isn’t your only option. Wondercise, the Taiwanese on-demand fitness service, is rolling out its platform to the wider world. The company claims that, if you have a compatible smartwatch, your movements will sync up on screen in real time to help you keep on top of your form.

a person that is doing a trick on a skateboard: On-demand fitness class Wondercise promotional image showing an at-home exercise person working out in front of a TV. They don't have a lot of furniture, because the pursuit of fitness is more important than a couch.

On-demand fitness class Wondercise promotional image showing an at-home exercise person working out in front of a TV. They don’t have a lot of furniture, because the pursuit of fitness is more important than a couch.

These on-screen metrics are designed to help trainers focus on their technique and keep parity with their instructors. Speaking of which, you can be taught classes in a number of disciplines, from Kettlebell, Tai Chi through to Resistance Band workouts and Hip Hop Dance. All you

NBC’s ‘Today’ Launches Fitness, Cooking Classes Via Streaming Video

October 5, 2020

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Carson Daly, Craig Melvin, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker sitting at a table

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NBC’s “Today” has a new digital-video recipe for the cooking and wellness segments that are a staple of its morning schedule.

Between October 5 and 9, the program’s streaming-video counterpart, “Today All Day,” will host 30-minute “Get Moving With” fitness classes at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. During the week of October 12, the outlet will feature cooking classes that give viewers the chance to sign up for emails with ingredient shopping lists that will be delivered in advance iof the session. The “Get Cooking With” shows will stream at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. eastern.

The “All Day” feed is available on NBC’s Peacock streaming-video hub as well as Today’s web site.

“This is a way to meet the demand we’re seeing from our audience for full-length programming and to experiment with appointment viewing to

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