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U.S. Kuo Shu Academy Offers Virtual Lessons During the Coronavirus Shutdown

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Students taking group class online at U.S. Kuo Shu Academy

“During these unprecedented times, we are doing our best to help kids, parents, and families keep some form of normalcy by helping them stay active, engaged, and entertained,” says 7th degree black sash Michael Huang, Head Instructor of USKSA.


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Martial Arts Goes Online: U.S. Kuo Shu Academy Offers Virtual Lessons During the Coronavirus Shutdown

U.S. Kuo Shu Academy Launches Virtual USKSA, an Online Martial Arts and Leadership Training Platform for Kids and Families

OWINGS MILLS, MD: Hundreds of kids and families have signed up for Virtual USKSA, an online, interactive martial arts program that allows students to train from home during the COVID-19 shutdown. The program is free of charge to current students, and U.S. Kuo Shu Academy (USKSA) is offering two free weeks of online lessons to new students.

“During these unprecedented times, we are doing our best to help kids, parents, and families keep some form of normalcy by helping them stay active, engaged, and entertained,” says 7th degree black sash Michael Huang, Head Instructor of USKSA.

Parents are on board. “When the world got flipped upside-down, US Kuo Shu stepped up! Virtual classes have been great for keeping my daughter and I motivated, energized, and on track. Thank you for helping keep the community safe!” says Mr. Justin Weeber of Owings Mills, following an online class.

The USKSA platform includes video tutorials of kung fu forms and technique combos, live virtual sash-rank classes, fitness challenges, leadership lessons, and homework. There are also “Mat Chats” on teamwork and keeping up a positive attitude at home. Students also participate in Reading with an Instructor, which includes related quizzes for kids.

“Our goal is to make a positive impact for our students,” says Huang. “The platform is designed to mirror our comprehensive curriculum that focuses not just on physical fitness, but the mental and emotional aspects as well.”

Students are on board. Ms. Shelly Henriquez-Neill gave praise for the recent conversion to interactive training. “The best thing about doing online classes is that we are able to practice social distancing without being socially distant. USKSA is not just a great martial arts school, it’s a great community of genuinely caring people. Being able to find an instantly effective way to preserve that community and keep us all connected while training and maintaining our practice has been awesome!”

“We want to focus on the solution and make lemonade out of lemons,” says Huang. “This is about supporting our community.”

U.S. Kuo Shu Academy has been teaching Chinese martial arts since 1973. 7th degree black sash Michael Huang, a Maryland native, has been supporting the school since he was a kid. The schools, located in Marriottsville and Owings Mills, teach self-defense and a curriculum based on the Tien Shan Pai system first taught to Michael Huang by his father Grandmaster Huang, Chien Liang, “Maker of Champions, Builder of Character.” Learn more at freevirtualmartialarts.com.

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John Mattone, the World’s Top Executive Coach, Launches a New Revolutionary Franchise

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We believe ILEC will provide massive opportunities to experienced leaders looking to leave the corporate world and pursue the next exciting phase of their life and careers.


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (PRWEB)

John Mattone, the world’s top executive coach, has recently announced the launch of a new revolutionary leadership and development franchise.

Since re-launching his business in 2011, John Mattone’s passion and vision has been: “Change the World One Leader, One Coach at a Time.” It is in this spirit that he created his proprietary Intelligent Leadership® philosophy, process, and unique content to help global executive coaches make a real difference in solving the global leadership problem.

The problem this aims to solve revolves around developing stronger leaders at all levels; accelerating the development of high potentials and millennial emerging leaders; and, helping organizations build and sustain strong cultures. These are the keys to every organization achieving and sustaining success. For the past two years, he and his team have been working to determine the most accessible opportunity to achieve his vision. After reviewing a variety of options, they determined creating a revolutionary franchise offering would be the ideal option.

John Mattone and his company, John Mattone Global, Inc., have partnered with Terry Powell, the visionary founder of Franchise Source Brands International and The Entrepreneur’s Source, to co-found and launch their revolutionary leadership coaching and development franchise offering, Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching—Pioneered by John Mattone (ILEC).

Franchises will be awarded initially in the United States and Canada, with ambitious plans for international expansion beginning in 2021.

John Mattone’s two companies, John Mattone-Global, Inc and John Mattone Coach Development Systems, LLC, will license John Mattone proprietary and trademarked leadership and culture content, tools, assessments, coach training and certification to Performance Enhancement Franchising, LLC. Performance Enhancement Franchising, LLC is an existing business-coaching brand under Franchise Source Brands International.

The combined entity, Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching—Pioneered by John Mattone, will provide entrepreneurial opportunities to thousands of executives, leaders and coaches looking to start and run a successful leadership coaching practice. They will learn from John Mattone and his team of IL Coach Advisors, while being supported by the world’s #1 coaching franchise.

This is also an opportunity for business-to-business companies, such as management consultancies, executive coaching firms, training companies, boutique retained executive search firms, or corporate accounting firms. This provides B2B companies with the opportunities to exponentially grow their businesses, brands, revenues, and value by adding the world’s #1 executive coaching brand to their current services and products portfolio.

“There is a growing need for this type of executive leadership coaching,” says Powell. “As companies rid their rosters of older managers in high-paying positions, they’re replaced by younger faces who may have the skills to do the job, but lack knowledge on how to inspire and motivate the team they suddenly have looking to them for leadership.”

John Mattone stated: “We are honored and excited to be partnering with Terry Powell and his stellar team, both in launching and operating Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching—Pioneered by John Mattone, the world’s #1 executive coaching franchise. I see ILEC as filling a massive void in the world of executive coach franchising. Most business coach franchises tend to dabble in leadership and executive coaching. And, frankly, they lack the depth, authority and pedigree required to be successful in positioning, selling and delivering world-class executive coaching that sophisticated clients demand in today’s VUCA world. We believe ILEC will provide massive opportunities to experienced leaders looking to leave the corporate world and pursue the next exciting phase of their life and careers. Upon being awarded an ILEC franchise, they will learn and apply my IL philosophy, process, content, and tools that they will need to help solve the global leadership problem.”

For more information about Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching (ILEC) franchise opportunities, contact trevor@johnmattone.com or call 1-855-433-5945.

About John Mattone

John Mattone is globally recognized as the world’s #1 authority on Intelligent Leadership (IL), the world’s top executive coach, and the pioneer of the unique, powerful and game-changing Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching blueprint for success. Since 2010, John has used this blueprint to personally coach more than 250 leaders, including 50 global CEO’s, top government leaders, and athletes to help them become stronger, more effective and vibrant leaders and people. John Mattone is the former executive coach to the late Steve Jobs and also to the former legendary CEO of PepsiCo, Roger Enrico, who sought John’s advice after his PepsiCo days in helping him transition as a coach and mentor to young leaders. John Mattone is now one of the most in-demand C-level coaches in the world. John and his team have mentored over 450 successful executive coaches representing 52 different nations in his transformative and results-oriented executive coaching philosophy, process and tools.

About The Entrepreneur’s Source

Established in 1984, The Entrepreneur’s Source® has been North America’s leading alternative career coaching franchise dedicated to the entrepreneurial mindset for more than 35 years. Today, with more than 140 offices in the United States and Canada, The Entrepreneur’s Source continues to dominate the $1.5 billion Business Coaching/Consulting franchise market in North America.

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LivBar Launches in Piggy Wiggly, Lowes Foods, and Plaid Pantry

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Oregon-made organic superfood bars rapidly expand across US


PORTLAND, Ore. (PRWEB)

LivBar has seen whirlwind growth in 2020, and bars are now available in every state in the US. They continue to expand their footprint into larger retailers beyond the natural food sector including the traditional grocery and convenience store segments. Over the next month, LivBar will be launching in Lowes Foods (East Coast), Piggy Wiggly (South East), and Plaid Pantry (Pacific Northwest).

The combination of superfoods, low allergen (gluten free, GMO free, soy free, dairy free, corn free, peanut free) ingredients, a crunchy and chewy texture, and a home compostable wrapper have captured the interest of consumers and retailers alike.

Created by Jan Johansen, a practicing nutritionist in Salem, Oregon, in 2012, she was ahead of her time using organic superfoods and compostable packaging from the very start. Over the last eight years, the market has made major shifts into the fast-moving current that LivBar was founded in.

LivBars are innovative in the bar space as one of the few baked bars and fall in the sweet spot between hard nut bars and soft date paste bars. They are all plant-based vegetarian with two vegan options.

“All this growth has been personally overwhelming,” Johansen said. “I always hoped, but never anticipated, how many people are taking their health seriously and looking for organic, real food alternatives, that are good for their bodies, minds, and the environment.”

LivBar has rapidly gained momentum since early 2019 to expand the brand, gaining national distribution in UNFI, KeHE, DPI, Core-Mark, and McLane, and also winning an impressive string of awards, including Entrepreneur of the Year, Most Mindful Consumer Packaged Good, and Oregon Organic Processor of the Year.

LivBars are currently available nationwide, online at Amazon Prime, Amazon Subscribe and Save, direct from the LivBar website (http://www.livbar.com), and in thousands of stores including Whole Foods, Erewhon, Fresh Thyme, Bristol Farms, and now Piggy Wiggly, Lowes Foods, and Plaid Pantry. LivBar is distributed nationally through UNFI, KeHE, Core-Mark, McLane, and DPI Specialty Foods.

About LivBar®

LivBar was founded in 2012 in Salem, Oregon, by two nutrition and fitness experts, Jan and Gabe Johansen. Jan was challenged to find any truly healthy energy bars she could recommend to her clients, so she created the LivBar recipes. LivBars are crunchy and chewy and come in five delicious superfood flavors: Coffee Maple Cacao, Raspberry Kale Maca, Blueberry Vanilla Kale, Ginger Lemon Turmeric, and Lemongrass Cherry Matcha. For more about LivBar, visit LivBar.com or check out our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn.

About Plaid Pantry

Plaid Pantry is a locally owned and operated 108 location convenience store chain based in the greater Portland Oregon area, with stores ranging from Salem, Oregon to Seattle, Washington. They carry the widest variety of beverages and snacks of any local convenience store and have recently added many organic, GMO-free, fair trade and other healthier choices to their stores.

Lowes Foods

Lowes Foods began in 1954 as a single store in North Wilkesboro, NC, and has grown to become a major supermarket chain operating in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The company grew rapidly during the 1960s, ’70s and early ’80s. Lowes Foods was acquired by Merchants Distributors, Inc. (MDI) in 1984 and began an aggressive expansion program in 1986, opening 19 stores over the next four years. In 1997, Lowes Foods acquired Byrds Food Stores, located in eastern North Carolina. It continued its growth in 2000 with the purchase of 13 Hannaford stores. Today Lowes Foods operates close to 100 stores and continues to open new stores throughout North and South Carolina.

Piggly Wiggly

Piggly Wiggly®, America’s first true self-service grocery store, was founded in Memphis, Tennessee in 1916 by Clarence Saunders. Saunders’ reason for choosing the intriguing name “Piggly Wiggly®” remains a mystery; he was curiously reluctant to explain its origin. Someone once asked him why he had chosen such an unusual name for his organization, to which he replied, “So people will ask that very question.” Regardless of his inspiration, he succeeded in finding a name that would be talked about and remembered. Today there are more than 530 Piggly Wiggly stores serving communities in 17 states. All Piggly Wiggly® stores are independently owned and operated, and though they are located primarily in the Southeast, there are Piggly Wiggly® stores and as far north as Wisconsin.

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Mastery Training Services Hosts Webinar on Hazard Recognition

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On Tuesday, May 5, at 2 pm EST Mastery Training Services is hosting a free webinar with Learning Designs, Inc. (LDI) titled, “Is Hazard Recognition in your DNA?”


NOVI, Mich. (PRWEB)

On Tuesday, May 5, at 2 pm EST Mastery Training Services is hosting a free webinar with Learning Designs, Inc. (LDI) titled, “Is Hazard Recognition in your DNA?”

This free webinar is presented by John Rupp Jr., Senior Safety Consultant at LDI, who with his 30 plus years of experience has designed and delivered hundreds of training programs to diverse audiences. John uses his skills and professional experience to provide the knowledge everyone needs to participate in a successful safety process. He is an OSHA Authorized Trainer for General Industry & Construction and has a wealth of experience leading joint union-management activities.

During the webinar Rupp will teach participants about the benefits of an effective hazard identification process. He will review techniques for identifying hazards during a walk-around inspection, help participants develop an action plan to improve their personal hazard recognition skills, and demonstrate strategies to help improve hazard recognition efforts in the workplace. This session helps those involved in safety management learn to involve all employees in the hazard recognition process.

To register for this session, click here.

Mastery Training Services is thrilled to host a session featuring the expertise of Learning Designs, Inc. LDI has a long history of being a well-respected resource for custom-designed training, and Mastery is eager to share their knowledge with clients and prospective clients.

About Learning Designs, Inc.

LDI creates learning solutions that help organizations develop a culture of continuous improvement. We design, develop, and implement employee training programs that make organizations more agile by improving processes, safety, quality, and efficiency.

About Mastery Training Services

Mastery Training Services is a leader in the corporate online training marketplace. We help organizations grow and become more successful with our comprehensive workplace training systems and services. In this way, Mastery fulfills its mission of helping build more successful, effective and amazing organizations.

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LuckyVitamin Supports Frontline Healthcare Workers by Offering FREE LV+ Memberships During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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LuckyVitamin Healthcare Heroes Get Free LV+ Memberships - COVID-19

To all our Frontline Workers, thank you!

We want to help make frontline healthcare workers’ lives a little less stressful by saving them and their family some time and money and ensuring they have the right support to keep them healthy so they can focus on the health of others during this challenging time.


CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. (PRWEB)

Healthcare heroes are working on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic to help keep everyone safe and healthy, and LuckyVitamin wants to help take care of them in return. LuckyVitamin is offering a FREE 6-Month LV+ Membership to Doctors, Nurses & Healthcare Professionals for every new standard member who joins LV+ for a limited time.

LuckyVitamin, a global e-commerce specialty retailer and manufacturer of natural health and wellness products headquartered in the suburbs of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, is on a mission to make healthy living easier and more affordable for everyone, especially frontline healthcare workers during this challenging time. Active healthcare workers or professionals, such as doctors, nurses, hospital workers and EMT’s are encouraged to apply at https://www.luckyvitamin.com/healthcare-hero.

Everyone can help support our healthcare heroes. Standard memberships cost $49 per year and come with a 30-day free trial. Each new membership purchased will help by contributing more free memberships LuckyVitamin will give to healthcare workers.

LV+ Members save money and time on everything from nutritional supplements, healthy snacks and immunity boosters to hand lotion and home cleaners, plus they get extra discounts on everything, free shipping on orders over $25, access to a personal certified Wellness Consultant, free member gifts, and much more.

“We know healthcare workers are extremely busy right now and may not have the time or resources to focus on their own health while caring for others in need. We are extremely grateful for our healthcare professionals, especially during this difficult time, and want to help them stay healthy on the frontline,” said Sam Wolf, LuckyVitamin’s Founder and Chief Wellness Spreader. “We wanted to do our part to help alongside our customer base by offering healthcare workers a free LV+ membership for every membership sold. Together with our customers, we hope to provide some extra convenience so these essential heroes can keep their health-conscious routines on track while doing their vital work to help others get healthy too.”

LuckyVitamin has found that many healthcare professionals already shop with the company because they are interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

“LuckyVitamin is seeing increased demand in key categories like immune-boosting supplements, stress support, disinfecting and household cleaning, nutritious food, snacks and more which are especially relevant to healthcare workers looking to support a healthy home and ensure their body has the vital nutrients to boost their immunity and stay well,” said Wolf. “We want to help make frontline healthcare workers’ lives a little less stressful by saving them and their family some money, simplifying their shopping experience and ensuring they have the right nutritional support to keep them healthy and performing at their peak so they can focus on what matters most—their continued health and the health of others during this challenging time.”

LV+ Member Benefits Include:


  • Stackable 10% Savings on Everything

  • Free Shipping on Orders $25+

  • Personal Certified Wellness Consultant

  • Exclusive LV+ Samples and Gifts

  • LV+ Community Forum and Members Only Content

  • Early Access to Sales and Events

About LuckyVitamin

Founded in 2005, LuckyVitamin is an industry-leading global e-commerce destination for health and wellness, natural and organic products, vitamins, nutritional supplements, sports and fitness nutrition, food, beauty, skincare, pet, and natural home. LuckyVitamin offers premium quality products and service at an exceptional value. Striving to bring good health to the masses, its mission is to be the inspirational and supportive source for products and knowledge dedicated to helping everyone on their journey towards happy wellness. For more information, visit https://www.luckyvitamin.com/.

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PearlCBD Releases a Guide to the Benefits of Using CBD Oil

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According to Origin Labs, Inc., “People have been using CBD, naturally found in the hemp plant, for thousands of years. While CBD has not been definitively proven to cure or alleviate ailments or illnesses, many users claim to benefit from CBD and scientific research is underway.”


IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)

Origin Labs, Inc. and their flagship brand PearlCBD have announced the release of their most recent infographic: The Benefits of Using CBD Oil. The infographic breaks down how CBD oil may positively impact your health and well-being and aims to educate consumers on the vast, largely unregulated space of CBD.

Because it contains less than 0.3% THC, CBD is considered non-psychoactive. This percentage means CBD is not classified as marijuana and ensures that consumers can utilize it for the benefits without experiencing any type of “high”.

According to Origin Labs, Inc., “People have been using CBD, naturally found in the hemp plant, for thousands of years. While CBD has not been definitively proven to cure or alleviate ailments or illnesses, many users claim to benefit from CBD and scientific research is underway.”

The infographic details some of the benefits CBD oil may provide.

To learn more about how CBD oil may impact health and wellness, view the infographic here.

About Origin Labs, Inc. and PearlCBD:

Origin Labs, Inc. is a division of OffStage Holdings, an investment firm that provides capital for “plant-tech” companies. Their flagship brand PearlCBD’s goal is to ensure transparency to the end user, and they do this via their patent-pending NFC smart-label technology. By tapping a mobile device to any PearlCBD product, users are able to view authenticity verification, batch-specific lab test results and educational content. All products are manufactured in their FDA-registered lab in accordance with stringent standards and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). PearlCBD’s full spectrum CBD product line consists of four SKUs, including a lotion, cream, tincture and capsules.

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Terillium to Present ERP Cloud Super Session during Innovation Week

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Innovation Week Cloud Super Session

We look forward to offering this impactful session at Innovation Week, where Oracle users can hear from industry innovators and learn directly from the experts at more than 50 free digital education sessions.


CINCINNATI (PRWEB)

Terillium, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) consulting firm specialized in Oracle software, will present a cloud super session as part of the Quest Oracle Community’s online user group event, Innovation Week.

The session “Constructing a Cloud Strategy Fit for 2020” will take place on April 21 at 2 p.m ET. Those who attend will learn more about the state of cloud ERP technology in 2020. Some of the main highlights will include why and when Oracle users are moving from on-premise software to the cloud, how to start building an implementation roadmap, key cloud terms and definitions, cloud options, an overview of the Oracle ERP Cloud product, and real-life case studies.

“Cloud ERP is not new, but a lot has changed with how businesses are adopting this technology – especially in the past year. This session will provide both a high-level view of where the industry is today and real-world examples of cloud adoption strategies,” said Shane Eisenhauer, presenter and Terillium vice president.

Eisenhauer is one of two presenters for the session. He is head of the Oracle ERP Cloud practice at Terillium and has led hundreds of Oracle ERP implementation projects.

Joining Eisenhauer as presenter is Lorin Cook, National CIO Advisor, Office of the CTO at Oracle. Cook has more than 20 years of experience as an enterprise business technology developer, IT director and CIO. Using his experience, he aligns executive teams and leads strategic business engagements. He has been involved in more than 100 Oracle platform modernization projects.

“Developing an informed and resilient cloud strategy is critical for any organization, whether they’re still planning or in the midst of implementation,” said Jon Vaughn, Quest Oracle Community CEO. “We look forward to offering this impactful session at Innovation Week, where Oracle users can hear from industry innovators and learn directly from the experts at more than 50 free digital education sessions.”

Those interested in virtually attending the super session can register online.

Innovation Week is the kickoff event for the Quest Forum Digital Event and runs online from April 20-24. Innovation Week and the Quest Forum Digital Event are online user group events previously planned as the COLLABORATE 20 conference.

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Consumer Marketing Firm DTC ECOMM Acquires Rights to Flyte Fitness Products

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Core Flytes for Home Workouts

We pride ourselves in picking winning products in the market and we believe that Core Flytes should be in every home.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Consumer media firm DTC ECOMM LLC announced a new partnership with exercise equipment company Flyte Fitness®. The licensing collaboration which launched in February will drive further market growth of the innovative Core Flyte® workout tool currently used by tens of thousands of at-home users, gym-goers, physical therapists, and athletes in over 40 countries.

“We pride ourselves in picking winning products in the market and we believe that Core Flytes should be in every home,” said Ronald Steblea, President of DTC ECOMM. “I’ve seen the success of the Core Flyte over the last few years and I think it’s a game changer for the at-home fitness industry.”

Steblea previously served as president of Allstar Marketing Group, where he oversaw the development and marketing of at-home product hits, including the Snuggie and Leg Magic. “The Core Flyte has attributes that make it a perfect fit for home use. It’s small, portable, effective, and fun to use for all fitness levels,” said Steblea. DTC ECOMM is working closely with media agency Cannella Media to leverage its strength across diverse marketing channels – from Amazon, to DRTV, to social media, to retail – to continue to scale this business.

Jeremy Greenberg, CEO of Flyte Fitness, said, “I have a lot of respect for Ron and his team. They have a powerful track record for both identifying popular products and scaling growth, using a wide range of channels and decades of marketing expertise. I want to see Core Flytes in as many homes and fitness clubs as possible, and, with DTC ECOMM’s expertise, I am confident that the product will become a ubiquitous workout staple.”

Core Flytes provide a comprehensive workout for all fitness levels, and can be used in many different fitness platforms, including group fitness, circuit training, cardio, physical therapy, stretching, yoga, and Pilates. With 95 percent of Core Flyte customers continuing to use the product one year after purchase, customer satisfaction is high.

Core Flytes use patented, ball bearing technology to enable exercisers of all levels to roll with minimal friction and in any direction on any hard, flat surface. Each Core Flyte set includes a pair of the padded, elevated platforms that move using three balls underneath, and can be used under hands or feet. Users get a full-body, core-centric workout to tone, strengthen, and improve overall fitness.

About DTC ECOMM LLC: DTC ECOMM LLC is a $400 million media agency with extensive consumer marketing capabilities. The agency focuses on the DTC (Direct to Consumer) channels, with an emphasis on innovative products for use at home. DTC ECOMM is now the exclusive seller of Core Flytes and all Flyte Fitness products in the U.S., with Flyte Fitness retaining international wholesale rights.

About Flyte Fitness: Flyte Fitness is on a mission to help people improve their cognitive, emotional, and physical health by developing exercise habits on their own terms. The company’s flagship product, the Core Flyte, is a revolutionary stability training tool that helps users target their core muscles and build up muscle strength. The Core Flyte strengthens and stabilizes core muscles, while boosting results from traditional bodyweight exercises. Learn more at FlyteFitness.com.

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Being Rx Ready During COVID-19

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While managing a prescription regimen can feel daunting even in the best of times, it’s important to ensure medications continue to be filled and taken as recommended to remain strong and healthy in the midst of a pandemic. Having the most up-to-date information and a thoughtful plan in place to manage prescription and over-the-counter drugs safely can help alleviate stress and reduce potential hazards. With supplements, treatments and advice flooding the internet, it’s critical to rely on trusted sources, like pharmacists, for the most accurate information about medication management.

“The current pandemic has left many families and older adults feeling overwhelmed and underprepared,” said Lakelyn Hogan, gerontologist and caregiver advocate at Home Instead Senior Care. “With so much misinformation and ambiguity surrounding COVID-19, medications are top of mind for many.”

Medication mismanagement is among the most serious health threats facing seniors. So, Home Instead reached out to Dr. Kyle Decker, PharmD, chief operating officer of Simple Meds, for guidance.

“In the middle of so much uncertainty, we’ve seen people turning to their community pharmacy for answers, or even just a calm and trusted voice,” Dr. Decker said. “Pharmacists are on the front line, working diligently to ensure patients get the medications and treatment they need.”

Dr. Decker shares answers to some of the most common questions pharmacists are receiving right now:


  • Q: I need to pick up medication. Can I make a quick trip to my community pharmacy?


A: Older adults and others who are at high risk should follow the advice of the CDC, which includes staying home. A physical visit to the pharmacy isn’t required to pick up the medication you need. Consider home deliveries before your supplies run short. Direct-mail pharmacy services like Simple Meds can automatically organize and sort your medications, packaging each dose into clearly labeled packets that are mailed to you every month. With so many other things to focus on, knowing your medication will be delivered safely to your door can be a source of relief during these difficult times. Many states are also temporarily permitting pharmacists to dispense emergency refills when a doctor visit isn’t possible.

  • Q: I need to see my doctor, but my appointment was canceled. What do I do now?


A: You’re not out of luck! Many doctor’s offices and insurance carriers offer remote or telehealth options to obtain medical advice in the comfort of your own home. Through a virtual health service, you can receive real-time care from a healthcare professional via video chat. If you begin to experience new or unidentified symptoms, reach out to your healthcare provider to determine the next best step. A video chat or phone call with a healthcare professional is a simple and convenient way to get what you need when you can’t physically visit the office.

  • Q: Do I need to stock up on medication? What medications should I have on hand?


A: Continue filling as you have always filled, rather than buying more than you need. Stockpiling months of medication only leads to a tighter supply of popular medications. However, if you’re running short on the basics like acetaminophen, consider purchasing an extra bottle to have on hand. Acetaminophen is among the best home treatments for many mild illnesses.

  • Q: I don’t have hand sanitizer at home. Is it safe to make my own?


A: Regularly cleaning hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is the most important step in prevention of spreading illness. Hand sanitizer is the next best thing if soap is not readily available, such as while you run essential errands. However, the FDA recommends that consumers do not attempt to make their own hand sanitizer. When made incorrectly, hand sanitizer can be ineffective, and users can suffer from skin burns.

  • Q: I’ve seen a lot of conflicting information about COVID-19 online. How do I know what is true?


A: There’s an abundance of articles and research studies available regarding COVID-19. Some are reputable, and some are not. Now more than ever, it’s important to think critically about the sources you’re using to get information and avoid information overload. Choose a reputable source like the CDC, WHO or your local health authority and commit to checking it once in the morning and afternoon, rather than grazing throughout the day. While it is important to stay current, too much information can contribute to high stress levels. If you have any concerns or questions regarding something you’ve read on the internet, contact your pharmacist or healthcare provider.

There’s no time like the present to establish a safe system or regimen to manage your medications, and your local pharmacy or a medication service like Simple Meds can help. To learn more, connect with a Simple Meds representative at 615-645-6337. For more resources on medication management, reach out to your local Home Instead Senior Care office or visit http://www.LetsTalkAboutRx.com.

ABOUT HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE

Founded in 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska, the Home Instead Senior Care® franchise network provides personalized care, support and education to enhance the lives of aging adults and their families. Today, the network is the world’s leading provider of in-home care services for seniors, with more than 1,200 independently owned and operated franchises that provide more than 80 million hours of care annually throughout the United States and 12 other countries. Local Home Instead Senior Care offices employ approximately 90,000 CAREGivers℠ worldwide who provide basic support services that enable seniors to live safely and comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible. Home Instead Senior Care franchise owners partner with clients and their family members to help meet varied individual needs. Services span the care continuum – from providing personal care to specialized Alzheimer’s care and hospice support. Also available are family caregiver education and support resources.

Visit HomeInstead.com. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Fitness Machine Technicians Named a FRAN-TASTIC 500 Winner by FranServe Inc.

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“As we continue to grow nationwide, we’re extremely proud of how accessible and appealing our brand is to potential franchisees and we are committed to keeping that promise.”


MALVERN, Pa. (PRWEB)

Fitness Machine Technicians today announces it was named a FRAN-TASTIC 500 Winner by FranServe Inc., the world’s largest franchise consulting and expansion organization. The company was recognized as one of 500 brands offering a superior opportunity for those seeking to build and grow their own business through franchising.

“We’re honored to be recognized by this industry-leading organization,” said Don Powers, Founder & CEO at Fitness Machine Technicians. “As we continue to grow nationwide, we’re extremely proud of how accessible and appealing our brand is to potential franchisees and we are committed to keeping that promise.”

Brands were nominated and selected based on the following criteria:


  •     Brand Identity

  •     Turnkey Model

  •     Operational Support

  •     Superb Training

  •     Industry Leader

  •     Scalability

  •     Quick to Launch

  •     Clear Marketing Message

Alesia Visconti, CEO of FranServe Inc. says, “Franchising is a doorway for many people looking to be their own boss. A brand that makes our annual “FRAN-TASTIC 500” list demonstrates that it goes above and beyond the norm in helping people fulfill their dreams of business ownership through franchising. It’s a brand that sets itself apart.”

Fitness Machine Technicians offers service/repair and maintenance on a variety of exercise equipment on a contract and non-contract basis. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia and offers franchise opportunities in multiple markets across the nation.

About Fitness Machine Technicians

Fitness Machine Technicians specializes in the maintenance and repair of fitness equipment for commercial and home exercise facilities. Clients include fitness centers, corporations, hotels, condominiums, high schools, colleges and universities, government, and residential homes across the United States. Its corporate-trained and authorized technicians are committed to providing the most reliable repair and maintenance services.

Fitness Machine Technicians also offers franchise opportunities to individuals with an interest in fitness and looking to run a service-based business based on a proven operating model. The company’s award-winning franchise currently has locations in more than 80 territories across the country. For more information, visit the website at http://www.FitnessMachineTechnicians.com or call 844-FMT-FIXX.

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