Welcome Back to Midwest MANIA® October 1-3, 2021

This Live, In-Person Fitness Conference returns in hybrid fashion with 200+ Sessions, 70 Presenters, 20 CECs/CEUs, 20 Pre & Post-Con Certifications Reconnect with your SCW family, friends, and industry leaders. Enjoy the Health & Fitness Business Summit and shop-til-you-drop at the EXPO! Registration starts at $99 for Staff Assistant or choose the full 3-day convention for $259 (was $299). Get your spot now and we will see you in Chicago, October 1-3!

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Lateral Training Enhances Balance and Stability as We Age

Walking, sitting, squatting, stepping; these are all daily movements occurring in the sagittal plane which don’t typically strengthen the sides of the body. See how lateral training not only activates the hips but strengthens knees and thighs and burns more calories compared to traditional forward moving machines.

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“Exercise Snacks” May Be as Good as (or Better than) Traditional Workouts

Finding time to put in a full-length workout is still challenging for many but offering “bite-size” workouts to our clients could be a way to get them back on track and still accomplish their goals without biting in to the rest of their day.

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Fitness Trackers Boost Exercise in Adults with Diabetes & Heart Disease

As expected, people wearing activity bands and pedometers on a regular basis have seen positive results from their recorded movements, but for overweight adults or those diagnosed with cardiovascular or diabetic conditions, the data collected showed boosted even higher activity levels by almost 70%.

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Soy-Rich Plant-Based Diet Tied to Reduction in Hot Flashes

Soybeans have received a bad rap regarding menopause, but that may no longer be the case. A recent study proves hot flashes could be a thing of the past, just by adding a half-cup of these crunchy little green beans daily to a low-fat plant-based diet.

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Functionality of Your Feet! SCW FREE Webinar

The feet are the doorway to the body and with 29 muscles in them, they are often neglected. Our panel of experts, Sara Kooperman, Stacey Lei Krauss, Dr. Emily Splichal, DPM, Ann Gilbert and Pete McCall, MS are here to explain how to effectively train your feet for balance, strength, and injury prevention.

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