Ismokay’s methodology is based on published scientific studies.

The Journeys and Behavioral Changes, applied together, have a potential to transform the lives of those who apply them.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
December 11, 2020

In the modern age, it is widely understood that smoking is unhealthy and can cause serious health complications, but the age-old question remains: what is the best way to quit? Due to scientific and technological advances over time, there are deeper insights into the habit of smoking and the physical and mental factors associated with it. Over the years there have been theories circulating over the best method to quit, but there has never been a reliable resource where smokers can seek help, motivation, and support; until now. Introducing Ismokay: the new one-of-a-kind app using behavioral change to help users quit smoking.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, the human race has been force to adopt new habits, and abandon others. Social distancing, masks, and quarantines have become commonplace in this covid-era, but the shift is coincidentally helping individuals break bad habits. Many smokers claim they only smoke casually, but casual gatherings are becoming scarce and even taboo. Many smokers regularly hold a cigarette while outside in public, but now masks have become mandatory and this practice has become less common. Due to this, the pandemic has actually played a positive role in helping users fight the urge to pick up a pack of smokes.

Ismokay, has jumped in to push that initiative further and help users quit for good. This unique methodology uses specific journeys and behavioral changes, scientifically proven to create a lasting and meaningful change for those who commit to the process. Users of Ismokay will have the ability to:

• Implement healthy habits to counteract smoking
• Have access to guidelines for changing habits
• Track their cigarette consumption, creating tables and visual representations of current and past smoking habits
• Weekly guidance and motivation to stay on the right track
• Select behavioral changes specific to each user to create a realistic and attainable goal in the journey to quit smoking for good

Through proof of concept, dedication to the methodology, and unwavering commitment to helping their users create lasting change; Ismokay’s purpose-driven vision has come to fruition with the launch of this revolutionary mobile app set to change the face of the tobacco industry.

To learn more about Ismokay, please visit: https://ismokay.com/en/methodology/

About Ismokay

Ismokay is a mobile app created and dedicated to smokers in all paths of life. From the conscious smoker who wants to cut back, to those who need the motivation to keep the habit away, the Ismokay methodology involves the concept of behavioral changes, scientifically proven in several studies to help cut back or quit smoking altogether. By focusing on creating healthy habits at both the physical and emotional level, users of Ismokay can shift their behavior and take the “mind over matter” concept to fruition.

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TALLINN, Estonia (PRWEB)
December 09, 2020

A new training app has been released that lets practitioners of fighting sports train safely and effectively from home: Heavy Bag Pro. The app includes guided boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai workouts that are also useful for practicing other martial arts. As boxing grows in popularity as an alternative to other at-home cardio and aerobic workouts, Heavy Bag Pro helps users learn and improve their fighting skills in a motivating and sustainable way. The app is now available for Android and iOS and can be downloaded from Google Play and Apple App Store.

In 2020, interest in at-home workouts has skyrocketed due to the global pandemic. Google searches and forum posts have shown an increase in people searching for punching bags in order to train at home. But after buying a heavy bag, most will hang unused after the first workout as coming up with boxing workouts on your own can be quite difficult. Luckily, fighters now have Heavy Bag Pro to guide, inspire and challenge them at home, in the gym or anywhere.

Heavy Bag Pro features dozens of professionally-created guided workouts, hundreds of combinations, a round timer and more. New workouts are added weekly. The app is gaining popularity fast and is already used by fighters in more than 70 countries. Its workouts are intended for experienced fighters but can also be completed by beginners. In a review, user Sonia writes, “Never realized boxing is such an awesome and enjoyable cardio. I have only done shadow boxing before. Love the app.” Users can complete workouts with a punching bag or in the air, known as shadow boxing. This makes at-home boxing workouts an excellent option for people looking to switch up their exercise routine.

Heavy Bag Pro is the must-have app for fighters. It helps practitioners of different martial arts master the combos they need to dominate their competition. As fighters ourselves, we knew there was a need for an app that would be like a personal trainer in your pocket, allowing you to train on a punching bag anytime, anywhere without running out of ideas. At first, Heavy Bag Pro was just for us, but now we’re happy to share it with our fellow fighters!

Learn more at: https://heavybag.pro/

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1523407500?pt=121821092&ct=prweb&mt=8

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opentechiz.heavybagpro&referrer=utm_source%3Dprweb

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Archon Fitness’ new homepage – design by Digital Silk

“Gym equipment is usually a big commitment both in terms of cost and space […]” said Alexa, digital strategist at Digital Silk. “This is why we focused on video and interactive 3D elements to give users an engaging and comfortable shopping experience.”

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
December 09, 2020

Archon Fitness, the designer and manufacturer of high quality and affordable gym equipment, launched a new online store with a global digital agency Digital Silk.

In terms of user experience (UX), the store provides easy navigation through the brand’s robust product catalogue. It pairs products with demo videos and interactive 3D models to help users evaluate the equipment’s features.

The digital strategist behind the project Alexa Fernandez highlighted multimedia as central to Archon buyers’ on-site experience and purchasing decisions.

“Gym equipment is usually a big commitment both in terms of cost and space, so our research showed that our target buyers needed more information than your average customer before committing to a purchase,” said Alexa, digital strategist at Digital Silk. “This is why we focused on video and interactive 3D elements to give users an engaging and comfortable shopping experience.”

In addition to the engaging UX, the new site sports a bold interface reflective of the brand’s visual identity and “passion about [their customers’] fitness goals.”

Digital Silk’s designers translated Archon’s powerful image using clean and dynamic typography, as well as the brand’s video and photography showing products in action. These elements rest on the backdrop of a luxurious gold and black color palette which communicates quality and aligns with the brand’s bold identity.

“Everything we do must maintain our high quality standards and must be designed with our customers’ needs in mind,” said Don Sprouse, founder of Archon. “We carried this commitment to our website to give our customers a safe and convenient space to shop in.”

About Archon:

Archon Fitness designs and manufacturers eponymous gym equipment for professional and home use. The brand’s mission is to offer the best exercise equipment both in quality and affordability.

About Digital Silk:

Digital Silk is a creative digital agency focused on growing brands online. From custom websites to digital marketing, Digital Silk creates SUPERIOR digital experiences to drive higher conversions, greater brand engagement & measurable results.

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V1 Baseball-Practice with Pros

The ease and versatility of the V1 Baseball platform, coupled with the tremendous and growing array of top-caliber coaches using the V1 System, will help us make an immediate impact in baseball and softball.

NOVI, Mich. (PRWEB)
December 09, 2020

V1 Sports, developer of state-of-the-art video sports performance analysis technology, reports that the new V1 Baseball mobile video analysis app is quickly gaining attention and acceptance from top baseball and softball organizations, like Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). The free V1 Baseball app empowers athletes to improve their personal baseball skills by capturing and reviewing their techniques with detailed baseball hitting, fielding or pitching analysis and easy-to-use and responsive playback tools.

V1 Baseball was featured as an “emerging technology” at the MLB’s Winter Meetings Sports Science & Baseball Tech Exhibition the week of Dec. 7. MLB Director of Innovation and Venture Investing, Mike Shapiro, presented the innovative app and video analysis system to the Commissioner’s Office and 30 Major League clubs in attendance at the Winter Meetings.

V1 Sports Vice President Gary Palis was also asked to speak to 50 representatives from Major League teams during the MLB’s Spring Meetings. Palis has been presenting data and insight on V1 Sports’ role in the future of technology in baseball.

“There’s long been cutting edge technology in baseball, but we’re opening eyes on how zoned in V1’s tools are for skill-specific improvement with an extremely well-designed platform that measures crucial details. For a coach to be able to instantly show a pitcher his slider motion versus how he moves to throw a fastball is highly useful technology,” Palis says. “We’ve built some strong relationships with teams that we will look forward to growing for a long time.”

The V1 Baseball team includes Scott Van Slyke and Shawn Tolleson, the founders of Practice with Pros, LLC, a baseball instruction company that makes professional-level coaching from top-tier baseball and softball professionals. The Practice with Pros coaching roster includes current and former MLB players whose expert coaching is available through the innovative V1 Baseball mobile platform. World Series winner, perennial All-Star and two-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers is an ambassador for Practice with Pros.

Van Slyke and Tolleson, along with V1 Sports’ Marcela Hammond, are on hand Dec. 9 – 11 at the NFCA Virtual Convention, where attendees have many opportunities to learn, network, socialize and conduct business with some of the best minds in softball, while also being introduced to the newest innovations in the game. The traditionally-in-person event is still showcasing the industry’s most trusted and cutting training technology, albeit online.

By sharing videos of their baseball motions (hitting, fielding or pitching form), athletes can receive personalized voice-over video lessons from a growing network of expert professional baseball coaches who use the V1 Sports platform, including a growing roster of current and former Major League Baseball players. Baseball coaches can download the V1 Pro app to create and deliver voice-over video lessons to their students.

“The ease and versatility of the V1 Baseball platform, coupled with the tremendous and growing array of top-caliber coaches using the V1 System, will help us make an immediate impact in baseball and softball. Both coaches and athletes have expressed universal excitement for our technology and the dynamic way it strengthens the level of training, as well as those all-important student-coach bonds,” says V1 Sports CEO Bryan Finnerty.

V1 Baseball’s coaching platform incorporates a powerful combination of live video capture of hitting, pitching or fielding analysis, voice-over tips, telestration, graphic overlay, lesson creation and delivery tools for baseball and softball, all secured on cloud storage. V1’s high resolution, high-frame-rate (240 FPS in HD) cameras capture an athlete’s hitting, pitching motion or fielding technique from angles and depths that allow the expert coach to pinpoint key training elements and then quickly devise a personalized, custom lesson and send it directly to the student through the V1 mobile app or email. Advanced editing and drawing tools, slow-motion and frame-by-frame playback help coaches convey key components of each lesson. An HD professional model library allows coaches to compare a student’s body motion and technique to a trained professional’s movements.

The new V1 Baseball mobile app is now available in the iOS App Store with optimized video capture and coaching for all baseball and softball skill sets. Users can flip the camera orientation to accommodate right- or left-handed swings and videos can easily be shared on social media or via email.

The full directory of V1 Baseball-affiliated baseball academies who offer online instruction can be found at https://v1sports.com/athletes/v1-baseball-app/.

About V1 Sports

V1 Sports is the leader in video analysis software and mobile apps, revolutionizing the way coaches and athletes improve. Founded in 1995, V1 Sports offers tools to capture, review, and analyze athletic movement and is the pioneer in delivering seamless voice-over video lessons with integrated telestration. With more than 10,000 coaches and 3 million athletes, V1 Sports has become the preferred video analysis solution for the most respected coaches, instructors, athletes, and training facilities around the world. Visit https://v1sports.com/. Follow V1 on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @v1sports.

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OMAHA, Neb. (PRWEB)
December 07, 2020

‘Tis the season to deck the halls, gather around the tree and enjoy quality time together. But, with the ongoing threat of COVID-19, this year’s holiday season may take on a vastly different feel for older adults everywhere. Instead of festive sights, sounds and smells, seniors isolating at home may experience heightened feelings of loneliness and depression.

Connecting with family and creating meaningful memories during the holidays can be important for older adults. According to a report by the National Poll on Healthy Aging University of California, San Francisco, more than half of older adults (56%) reported feeling isolated from others in June 2020, more than doubling (27%) in just two years.

“There’s no doubt this holiday season will be unlike any other,” said Lakelyn Hogan, gerontologist and caregiver advocate at Home Instead. “But the pandemic doesn’t need to steal the holiday cheer from older adults. With a little creativity and intentionality, you can still find ways to safely include aging friends and family in festivities — or even start a new tradition — and remind them you care.”

While distance may separate you from those you love, you can make it a special, festive time of year for older adults by giving a unique gift or creating a new memory. Hogan recommends the following gifts for seniors on your holiday list:

• 
  Gifts to look forward to. The holidays are all about spending time with one another. While in-person celebrations might not be possible for everyone this year, there are virtual options to continue creating memories. For example, if your loved one is a beer or wine enthusiast, book a private virtual tasting through online vineyards. If they’re in need of a good laugh, book tickets to an online comedy show. If they’re looking for fun ways to stay active at home, consider signing them up for a virtual fitness program designed for older adults.    
• Nostalgic or sentimental gifts. Custom mementos — such as scrapbooks, photo phone cases or a digitized home movie — can prompt seniors to reminisce and share stories of years gone by. Or, express your love through words by inviting friends or family to fill an album or shadow box with short notes or letters. Share an uplifting message or recount an experience from his or her life.
• Practical gifts. A gift doesn’t need to be large and expensive to be meaningful — a blanket, socks or gift cards are among the most popular items on seniors’ wish lists. A voucher to a favorite restaurant or meal delivery service can be the perfect gift for those who might want a night off from cooking.
• Gifts to pass the time. Books, jigsaw and crossword puzzles can serve as a great source of entertainment, keep the mind active and prevent boredom, especially if a senior is stuck at home during the winter. Consider purchasing a monthly subscription box to deliver a surprise to their doorstep every month. There are countless options and themes available, from cooking to books to candles to gardening.
• The gift of a new holiday tradition. The decision to celebrate virtually or socially distanced will be personal and influenced by a confluence of factors — such as local regulations and preexisting health conditions of your attendees. If an older adult can’t celebrate in person, adapt your favorite holiday traditions to keep them connected. Send a few special ornaments or a sachet of fragrant-dried balsam pine needles so they can enjoy the Christmas tree smell. Or, decorate their doorstep with holiday wreaths, garlands, strings of lights and battery-powered candles.

As you wrap up holiday shopping, it’s important to acknowledge that celebrations will likely be different this year because of the pandemic. Gift yourself time and space to grieve this reality — and then, let go of past expectations and comparisons you’ve held onto. By reminding yourself of the true reasons you celebrate, you can navigate this season with hope, peace and joy.

For more gift suggestions, ideas for celebrations and a holiday checklist to keep your loved one healthy and safe during the pandemic, visit http://www.caregiverstress.com/senior-activities/holidays/.

ABOUT HOME INSTEAD

Founded in 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska, the Home Instead® 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 older adults, 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 13 other countries. Local Home Instead offices employ approximately 90,000 CAREGivers℠ worldwide who provide basic support services that enable older adults to live safely and comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible. Home Instead 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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“In this very unusual year, Christmas trees of all kinds, sizes, shapes, colors and price, real and artificial, are taking on greater significance.”

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
December 03, 2020

Sales of Christmas trees, both real and artificial, are surging this season, despite being the most challenging year for both business and consumers in modern times.

“Many of our members have seen sales increases of 200 percent over the same time last year,” said Jami Warner, Executive Director of the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA). “We are very grateful to be in the business of bringing some much-needed joy to so many facing unforeseen hardships,” Warner added.

Early holiday decorating gave the Christmas season a jump-start, with strong Christmas tree sales beginning at the end of summer, said Warner.

“With many experts encouraging an early start to holiday decorating to help boost morale and mental health, Christmas trees became an even hotter commodity,” Warner said.

“Christmas trees have always been the traditional centerpiece of the holiday season. And in this very unusual year, Christmas trees of all kinds, sizes, shapes, colors and price, real and artificial, are taking on greater significance,” she added.

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