“There is a bidirectional relationship between mental health and physical health,” said Chris Guild, Director of Training and Client Accounts of OMC Wellness, a Wellness Workdays Company.

BOSTON (PRWEB)
May 23, 2023

Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of workplace wellness programs, has developed a Behavioral Health and Wellness program designed to target employee mental health and resiliency to improve overall health outcomes. Wellness Workdays’ Behavioral Health and Wellness Coaches (BHWC) are trained to help employees learn to manage stress and anxiety and develop necessary coping skills to best achieve mental wellness. Based on available data, coaches trained in this approach can cover approximately 70% of employee mental health needs.

Coaches who are onsite, meeting employees where they are, literally and figuratively, are able to address co-present conditions that affect an individual’s health, along with providing support and accountability. The BHWC training focuses on achieving positive mental health outcomes through behavior change theories, active listening, and communication skills related to emotional health and resilience. “There is a bidirectional relationship between mental health and physical health,” said Chris Guild, Director of Training and Client Accounts of OMC Wellness, a Wellness Workdays Company. “Solutions that target nutrition and exercise alone aren’t enough to manage difficult conditions and drive outcomes. The model of our coaching program integrates mental and physical care in a total well-being approach, ultimately lowering company cost risks.”

Most states have fewer than 40% of the mental health professionals needed to meet needs, and 160 million Americans – nearly half of the US population, live in an area with a mental health professional shortage. Organizations are seeking proactive solutions to employee wellbeing and rising healthcare costs. “There is both a high demand for treatment and a low supply of trained behavioral and mental health professionals nationwide. This translates to 1 in 5 employees reporting a ‘high mental health risk’, and many of these employees going untreated or without support.” said Debra Wein, CEO and Founder of Wellness Workdays. “Our coaches are trained to address mild symptoms and prevent progression. They are trained to make referrals when additional help is necessary, sparing higher demand resources at their organization.”

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About Wellness Workdays

Wellness Workdays is a Massachusetts company with offices in New York, Florida, and Texas that designs and delivers workplace wellness programs to promote employee health, productivity, and a culture of well-being. Our subsidiary, OMC Wellness, based in Portland, Maine, provides population health management solutions utilizing onsite health coaching and proprietary technology to sustain measurable outcomes. A Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, we have earned industry recognition and best practices awards for our clients, which include New Balance, Turner Construction, Merck KGaA, Brown University, the Maine Department of Transportation, Rockland Trust Bank, The Maine Bankers Association and Harvard Business School. Visit us at http://www.wellnessworkdays.com or https://www.wellnessworkdays.com/omc-wellness, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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F45 Training, a global fitness company, has chosen Uberall as its global solution for location marketing.

“Partnering with Uberall is a big step in our effort to support the growth of our franchisees. Now, our franchisees can spread the word about their studios more efficiently than ever before,” Brian Killingsworth, F45 Training CMO

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
May 23, 2023

F45 Training, a global fitness company, has chosen Uberall as its global solution for location marketing. Uberall CoreX, a leading local digital marketing platform, will help F45 reach its local digital marketing goals with an accurate and comprehensive, yet effortless approach to listings and reputation.

F45 Training transitioned from a competitive location marketing solution to Uberall CoreX given the platform’s superior location data accuracy and central location management capabilities. In addition, the team at F45 saw Uberall as not just a vendor, but a true partner, with extensive expertise in the franchise space. That know-how is crucial to helping the 2,000+ location chain and its franchise owners and investors, including actor Mark Wahlberg, continue to meet aggressive growth goals.

One of F45’s main goals is to ensure accuracy across listings, especially with rapid growth plans ahead—over the next two years, the company plans to nearly double in size. Complete and correct Google Business Profiles are key for F45, along with the ability to schedule new location openings 90 days in advance, which is possible thanks to Uberall’s direct partnership with Google.

“Partnering with Uberall is a big step in our effort to support the growth of our franchisees. Now, our franchisees can spread the word about their studios more efficiently than ever before through centralized management of all location listings as well as the ability to reply to reviews, all from one platform,” said Brian Killingsworth, F45 Training CMO. “We’ve been looking for a more robust solution for our studio listings, and we’ve found exactly that in Uberall.”

Using Uberall’s platform, F45 was able to remove 100s of duplicate listings and clean up inaccuracies. This improvement alone has had an immediate impact on the brand’s visibility on platforms like Google, Apple Maps, Instagram, Facebook, Yelp, and many more. In fact, in just a month’s time after the listings clean up, F45 has seen a 148% YoY increase in search impressions and a 72% YoY increase in map impressions. Meanwhile, Facebook clicks are up 144% YoY and impressions up 65% YoY. These early results are an indication of even more positive improvements to come.

“We’re thrilled to be F45’s franchise marketing solution of choice as they accelerate their global growth,” said Florian Huebner, CEO and Founder at Uberall. “As an admirer of Mark Wahlberg, one of the investors in the F45 brand, I’ve been closely following the success of the company, and it’s an honor to work with them. F45 is now well-equipped to achieve its growth goals and provide a seamless customer journey.”

ABOUT F45

F45 Training (“F45” or the “Company”) is a leading boutique fitness franchise platform operating the F45, FS8 and Vive Active brands. F45 is a high-intensity (HIIT) interval training workout that utilizes proprietary technology, including a proven fitness platform that leverages a rich content database of thousands of unique functional training movements that offers members a new workout experience each day. FS8 is a progressive new fitness concept that remixes the best elements of pilates, tone and yoga. Vive Active is an innovative, high energy fitness concept that focuses on athletic reformer pilates. F45 is committed to supporting our expanding global franchise network in the high growth boutique fitness category.

ABOUT UBERALL

Uberall helps the world’s largest and most innovative brick and mortar businesses stay relevant and profitable by driving online discovery, in store visits, and repeat purchases. Its local digital marketing platform, Uberall CoreX, helps streamline and simplify the management of location data, localized campaigns, and online reputation across discovery networks like Google Business Profile, Apple Maps, Yelp, Facebook, Instagram and many more. The fully-integrated platform helps fast moving, global marketing teams ensure brand consistency across the local web, drive more transactions, and quantify impact.

Uberall, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, has more than 400 employees and services over 1,850 multi-location businesses across 170 countries.

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GOLO taps into the growing popularity of disc golf in US with sponsorship.

“We’re incredibly excited about our sponsorship of the PDGA Tim Selinske US Masters Championships,” says Jennifer Brooks, president and co-founder of GOLO.

NEWARK, Del. (PRWEB)
May 18, 2023

GOLO, the health and wellness solutions company, today announces its sponsorship of the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) Tim Selinske US Masters event in Eugene, Oregon. Scheduled for May 25-28, 2023, the event will feature 400 – 500 professional and amateur disc golfers.

“We’re incredibly excited about our sponsorship of the PDGA Tim Selinske US Masters Championships,” says Jennifer Brooks, president and co-founder of GOLO. “Disc golf is a versatile, healthy lifestyle activity that continues to grow in popularity and in its ability to inspire people, including our GOLO customers, to get up, get active, and have fun.”

The 2023 PDGA Tim Selinske US Masters Championships will offer qualified, age-based players the opportunity to compete for a national title and enjoy the culture and diversity of the Pacific Northwest and Eugene, Oregon.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have a premier health and wellness company like GOLO onboard as a sponsor,” said Rebecca Duffy, Operations and Logistics Manager, PDGA. “Their support speaks to the growth of our sport and the entire disc golf community.”

Headquartered in Newark, Delaware, GOLO and its brands empower individuals and communities by helping them take control of their health and wellness. Learn more about our charitable giving initiatives.

About GOLO

GOLO® products provide safe solutions to weight-loss and wellness while helping individuals transition to a healthier and sustainable lifestyle. GOLO has reached over two million people worldwide who now have a chance at healthy, sustainable, and affordable weight loss. For more information about the GOLO for Life® plan, visit golo.com or call 800-730-4656.

About Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA)

The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) is a membership-based organization boasting more than 200,000 lifetime members across 54 countries. The PDGA is also the governing body for the sport and sanctions competitive events for players of every skill level. There are more than 9,800 disc golf courses worldwide, with more being installed every day.

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Outdoor Fitness Court®

“This new outdoor Fitness Court® is one more investment in wellness, and like everything else on the TERI Campus of Life, it is also a public resource shared with the local San Marcos community.” Dan DeSaegher, TERI Chief Development Officer.

SAN MARCOS, Calif. (PRWEB)
May 11, 2023

TERI (Training, Education, and Resource Institute) will unveil an outdoor Fitness Court® at their Campus of Life improving and enhancing the quality of life for San Diego residents. This capital project is a featured part of the 2023 initiative launched by National Fitness Campaign (NFC), a nationwide wellness consulting firm that partners with municipalities and schools to plan, build and fund Healthy Communities. NFC’s award-winning initiative is now planning its 500th Healthy Community in America and is poised to deliver vital outdoor wellness programs helping to fight the obesity epidemic across the country.

This year, TERI Inc. and dozens of other select recipients from around the country were awarded a $30,000 grant from NFC to help support the program. In addition to grant funding, The City of San Marcos, The County of San Diego, and The Eastman Family contributed to make the project possible in San Marcos.

“Since 1980, TERI has pioneered programs and services for kids and adults with developmental disabilities,” shared Dan DeSaegher, TERI Chief Development Officer. “From the beginning, our Founder and CEO Cheryl Kilmer prioritized health and wellness activities as the foundation for all personal progress. This new outdoor Fitness Court® is one more investment in wellness, and like everything else on the TERI Campus of Life, it is also a public resource shared with the local San Marcos community.”

The new Fitness Court® at the TERI Campus of Life is the world’s best outdoor gym and allows users to leverage their own body weight to get a complete workout using seven stations. Created for adults aged 14 and older, the Fitness Court is adaptable for all fitness levels. Users can also download the free Fitness Court App — a coach-in-your-pocket style platform — that transforms the world’s best outdoor gym into a digitally supported wellness experience. The Fitness Court App is available for iOS and Android.

“We are excited to have TERI Inc. join us in the journey to health and wellness as we make a positive impact building Healthy Infrastructure across America,’’ said Mitch Menaged, Founder of National Fitness Campaign. “The addition of the Fitness Court® along with ongoing engagement in healthy lifestyles demonstrates a tremendous commitment to the community.”

The public is invited to attend the Fit for Life Festival on Saturday, June 3, at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm to experience the Fitness Court® and learn about upcoming community wellness events and programming. Delicious food and drinks for purchase, music, and family-friendly fun activities such as face painting, balloon art, games and freebies will be offered. For more information, visit the TERI Fit for Life Festival event page or contact Ashlynn Landreth, Director of Fitness, at 760.721.1706.

About TERI

Located in Oceanside and now also in San Marcos, CA, the TERI (Training, Education, and Resource Institute) has provided highly specialized services and programs for individuals with special needs since 1980. This includes children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, brain trauma, severe behavioral disorders, dual diagnoses, and learning disabilities. The organization’s 20-acre TERI Campus of Life, under construction in San Marcos, provides a variety of programs including two non-public schools, fine arts, music and performing arts, health and wellness, therapeutic equestrian, and much more. TERI now serves over 900 children and their families and employs more than 500 people. When complete, the Campus will dramatically expand access and serve 3 times TERI’s current number of clients. The Campus is designed to be a unique multi-faceted destination for those individuals with special needs while offering dining, fitness, and entertainment options to the community. For more information go to http://www.teriinc.org.

To learn about collaborative opportunities and how to support the TERI Campus of Life, contact Dan DeSaegher, Chief Development Officer, at dan.desaegher@teriinc.org.

About National Fitness Campaign

National Fitness Campaign (NFC) is a wellness consulting firm – founded in San Francisco, California in 1979 – that offers grant funding, project management and master planning services to cities, schools, and sponsors to build healthy communities. The Fitness Court® is a trademarked 7-minute workout system, created by NFC Founder, Mitch Menaged, that was designed to be the world’s best outdoor gym. NFC’s mission is to build healthy communities by building an outdoor Fitness Court® within a 10-minute bike ride of every American. Learn more about NFC at http://www.nationalfitnesscampaign.com.

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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)
May 11, 2023

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has named Drs. Stephanie and Eric Venn-Watson, the founders of Seraphina Therapeutics, as finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Southwest Award. This prestigious award recognizes transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are building a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world for all.

Drs. Stephanie and Eric Venn-Watson are being recognized for their groundbreaking discovery of C15:0 (pentadecanoic acid) as an essential fatty acid that has largely disappeared from the modern Western diet, and bringing it to market as a food fortifier and pure C15:0 nutritional supplement called fatty15.

Voluminous research supports that C15:0 has a positive impact on overall health. Today, it is hypothesized that C15:0 nutritional deficiencies are driving the rise in chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and certain types of cancer. The Venn-Watsons are on a mission to help restore populationwide C15:0 levels and stem multiple chronic conditions.

“We are thrilled to be named as finalists for this prestigious award,” said Dr. Eric Venn-Watson. “Our passion for improving global health has driven us to explore new frontiers in nutrition and we are honored to have our work recognized by Ernst & Young.”

Since their initial discovery, C15:0 research has bloomed across the world. A meta-analysis co–authored by Harvard Medical School found that people with higher C15:0 levels have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This protective effect is believed to be due to C15:0’s ability to improve glucose control and insulin sensitivity.

In addition to its potential for reducing the risk of diabetes, C15:0 has also been shown to have anti-cancer properties. Among numerous studies demonstrating C15:0’s direct anti-cancer effects, C15:0 also improved upon gemcitabine’s efficacy in stopping the growth of human breast, liver, lung, and pancreatic cancer cell lines. A recent meta-analysis concluded that only C15:0 (not omega 3 or other fatty acids) is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer.

Another meta-analysis, led by co-authors from Harvard University, found that people with higher C15:0 levels are less likely to develop heart disease. This benefit may be due to C15:0’s broad anti-inflammatory activities, as well as its demonstrated ability to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in relevant models.

Given the volume of research around the significant health benefits associated with C15:0, the discovery of C15:0 as an essential fatty acid has the potential to lead to new insights into the role of nutrition in preventing and treating chronic diseases, and could ultimately help to improve public health on a global scale.

About Seraphina Therapeutics. Inc.

Seraphina Therapeutics, Inc. is a health and wellness company dedicated to advancing global health through the discovery of essential fatty acids and micronutrient therapeutics. Through rigorous breakthrough science, the company develops fatty acid supplements, food fortifiers, and nutritional interventions to strengthen cells, keep mitochondria working and advance cellular homeostasis to counter age-related breakdown. With its team of industry-leading scientists, Seraphina Therapeutics challenges long-held approaches to nutrition, enabling the creation of novel health products designed to support quality of life. For more information, please visit DiscoverC15.com and fatty15.com.

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OHM Fitness is revolutionizing the fitness industry for the digital age by utilizing a tech-forward proprietary suit to essentially hack working out. This gives people a safe, convenient, and effective strategy for upholding their health regardless of their fitness ability or experience.

DALLAS (PRWEB)
May 11, 2023

OHM Fitness will open 70 EMS fitness studios in the Texas Triangle through its newest franchise partner over the next few years. OHM Fitness offers a high-tech, high-energy EMS fitness experience that packs the benefits of an intense two-hour workout into a low-impact, 25-minute session.

Shivam Khanna recently secured the area representative rights to Texas and will bring 70 locations to the state, including 25 in Dallas Fort Worth, 20 in Austin and San Antonio, and 25 in Houston. Khanna plans to open up to 25 locations himself, and is already searching for retail spaces in Dallas Fort Worth with Jim Dunn of Retail Union Partners to identify a location in hopes to open by the end of 2023. The other 45 locations will be awarded to qualified multi-unit franchisees.

The first studio opened in the company’s headquarters of Scottsdale in August of 2022 and since then, the company, to date, has sold the rights to twelve area regions, totaling more than 275 future studios. Territories in development include Arizona, San Diego, South Florida, New Jersey, Washington D.C, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina and now, Texas.

“The Texas Triangle is one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States and is a perfect place to introduce the OHM Fitness brand,” said Khanna. “OHM Fitness is revolutionizing the fitness industry for the digital age by utilizing a tech-forward proprietary suit to essentially hack working out. This gives people a safe, convenient, and effective strategy for upholding their health regardless of their fitness ability or experience.”

Khanna is a seasoned 20-year franchisee with experience developing franchises across the state of Texas. He got his start with Subway restaurants and was also involved in Massage Envy from 2008 to a successful exit in 2019. He is still currently involved with the European Wax Center. As a Dallas local, Khanna plans to first expand the brand in his home city but hopes to quickly open in the Houston and Austin/San Antonio areas, too.

“At OHM Fitness, we have created the opportunity to beat your brain at its own game,” said co-founder Doug Payne. “Your brain sends electrical signals to your muscles to make them move. But muscles can only contract about once per second or repetition. OHM Fitness lets you use science and technology to actively game the system. We are revolutionizing the fitness industry with this wireless technology.”

OHM Fitness is a special first-to-market franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs and experienced franchise industry professionals who are eager to capture their share in the $96 billion dollar fitness industry. The initial franchise fee is $39,000 and the total estimated initial investment ranges from $337,500 to $612,700. For more information about franchise opportunities available in your area, please visit http://www.OHMfitness.com or email Franchising@OHMfitness.com.

About OHM Fitness

OHM Fitness is one of the first franchises to deliver small group workouts using highly-effective electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) through the use of wearable technology through its OHM EMPower Suit. This high-tech fitness experience packs the benefits of an intense two-hour workout into a low-impact, 25-minute session with a low rate of wear and tear on the joints, ligaments, and muscles, in comparison to other HIIT workouts. Founded in Scottsdale, Ariz., OHM Fitness currently offers area developer and franchisee opportunities to qualifying entrepreneurs. For more information, please visit http://www.OHMfitness.com or email franchising@OHMFitness.com.

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Nautilus, Inc. Survey Reveals Insights into Americans’ Feelings About Fitness

Americans are realizing that true fitness is about mental as well as physical well-being, and they believe that exercise positively affects both.

PORTLAND, Ore. (PRWEB)
May 09, 2023

What: Nautilus, Inc., an innovation leader in home fitness for over 30 years, recently conducted a survey to uncover Americans’ attitudes toward fitness.

The survey revealed that people do not consider how they look as the primary driver for exercise:

• The most popular reason for working out is to feel strong and healthy, with more than twice as many people who work out choosing this reason over working out to improve their appearance (41% vs 20%).
• More than half of Americans who work out know they had a good workout when they feel satisfied that they are taking care of themselves (52%), and almost half said it’s when their mental state is better afterward (46%), or when they feel focused and clear (37%). Only 15% mentioned it was because “their muscles look pumped.”

The survey also revealed where Americans work out and how it affects them:

• 86% of Americans who work out do so at home in some form.
• One in three respondents (34%) said that where they work out helps them feel more centered and focused.
• Only 22% of respondents never feel self-conscious when working out at the gym, fitness studio, or outside.

Americans desire guidance and accountability—even in their home workouts, according to the survey:

• 62% of Americans who work out are more consistent if they have accountability from an app, online coach, workout buddy, or trainer.
• 59% of respondents mentioned they appreciate feedback during a workout.
• 54% of respondents who work out follow the suggestion of their workout apps.

Why: Becky Alseth, Chief Marketing Officer at Nautilus, Inc. says the survey offers two important takeaways:

• Americans are realizing that true fitness is about mental as well as physical well-being, and they believe that exercise positively affects both.
• The survey shows that home fitness is here to stay. Forty-four percent of people surveyed said working out at home would be a better experience with a wider variety of equipment.

Who: Nautilus, Inc. is consumer-driven and focused on providing its customers with a differentiated connected fitness offering that helps them live a healthier, happier, and better life. The company continues to advance connected home fitness through its Bowflex® brand, offering superior equipment paired with a digital fitness platform that challenges users and evolves as they do. JRNY®, its digital fitness platform, offers consumers a wide range of connected fitness options, including trainer-led workouts, Explore the World routes, and streaming capabilities. And the recently released JRNY® app with Motion Tracking provides real-time, intelligent form guidance, rep counting, and recommendations that enhance Bowflex® SelectTech® Dumbbell workouts.

Where and when: All cited figures are from a survey conducted by YouGov Plc on behalf of Nautilus, Inc. Total sample size was 2,407 adults. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all US adults (18+). Fieldwork was undertaken between January 23-25, 2023. Participants completed the survey online.

About Nautilus, Inc.

Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE:NLS) is a global leader in digitally connected home fitness solutions. The Company’s brand family includes Bowflex®, Nautilus®, Schwinn®, and JRNY®, its digital fitness platform. With a broad selection of exercise bikes, cardio equipment, and strength training products, Nautilus, Inc. empowers healthier living through individualized connected fitness experiences, and in doing so, envisions building a healthier world, one person at a time.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company’s products are sold direct to consumer on brand websites and through retail partners and are available throughout the U.S. and internationally. Nautilus, Inc. uses the investor relations page of its website (http://www.nautilusinc.com/investors) to make information available to its investors and the market.

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