With the holidays around the corner, let’s close out 2022 stronger than ever by making time for fitness. Put your physical – and mental – wellness first for increased energy and confidence, better sleep, and a sense of accomplishment. Planet Fitness is making it easier than ever to get that post-workout glow on with an exciting announcement that will provide more people with the tools and resources to kickstart their fitness journey and achieve their fitness goals.

Studies show exercise is highly effective in strengthening mental wellness in addition to physical health, helping to reduce stress, increasing the production of the brain’s “feel good” neurotransmitters called endorphins, elevating one’s mood, and improving sleep. Not only that, but studies have also found that wearable fitness trackers are associated with significantly increased physical activity levels. The American Medical Association found across 70% of all studies that fitness trackers that count steps are associated with greater levels of physical activity.

Planet Fitness is helping everyone get the glow by collaborating with Amazon Halo to offer a complimentary Amazon Halo View wellness tracker for new members who sign up for the PF Black Card® – now through November 15th.

Amazon Halo View empowers you to track your activity and sleep and gives you access to health and wellness-enhancing features to help you move, sleep, eat and feel your best. To help everyone keep the glow going all day long, those who sign up will also receive one year of full access to Amazon Halo exclusive membership features and content.

The Planet Fitness Black Card includes all the perks available at Planet Fitness, including access to any club nationwide at no additional charge; with over 2,300, that’s a lot of clubs, the ability to bring a guest in with you every workout so you can be each other’s biggest supporter and motivator and additional amenities such as unlimited use of massage chairs, HydroMassage beds and more.

Go to PlanetFitness.com or any Planet Fitness location to sign up for the PF Black Card by November 15th and get a complimentary Amazon Halo View wellness tracker.

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Get Your Post-Workout Glow On

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As we embrace the sunny days ahead this spring, not only do we need to protect our skin with sunscreen, but we also need to protect our hair from the UV rays – especially for those of us that have color treated hair. The sun’s UV rays can really cause the color to fade, so in order to help prevent that try adding the new Herbal Essences Pure Grapeseed Color Nurture Shampoo and Conditioner into your every day spring hair care routine. Grapeseed extract is nature’s secret color keeper, rich in protective antioxidants, which help prevent UV induced color fade.

Both the shampoo and conditioner are made with grapeseeds that are a byproduct from the wine making process in the sun-drenched vineyards of France and each bottle contains the seeds of up to 86 grapes.

They deliver up to four more weeks of truly vibrant, protected color while leaving hair cleansed, healthy and smooth. It’s powered by nature, the other star ingredients are camellia oil and pure aloe, to help give you deep nourishment but without the weigh down, so your hair feels surprisingly lightweight.

The best part, they sell for just $9.99 each. You can find them at all major retailers. Herbal Essences Grapeseed joins 11 new collections for the brand, including apricot oil for curly hair, hemp oil for frizz, honey for moisture, and a ton more.

Hair DOs for Spring

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Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that is primarily caused by sun exposure, so everyone is at risk. It’s so common, that nearly 5 million Americans are treated every year. In fact, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined. The good news is it’s preventable, that’s why Dr. Nkem Ugonabo partnered with Neutrogena to spread the word. For years, Neutrogena has been committed to supporting sun safety and providing sunscreen solutions for all as a preventative measure for skin cancer.

In honor of Melanoma Awareness Month this May and Melanoma Awareness Day on May 6, Neutrogena is proud to share it has donated over 1 million dollars to the Melanoma Research Foundation over their 7-year relationship. And what we love about the brand, is that they make it super easy to choose the sunscreen that works best for specific needs, so you actually use it every day.

What are some common myths and misconceptions around sunscreen? The first, is thinking that because there is SPF in your makeup, you don’t need to wear sunscreen. Unfortunately, the SPF in makeup isn’t enough to limit the harmful effects of UV-Rays. If you’re looking for an SPF that works well under makeup, try the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Serum SPF 60+, a weightless serum that protects, hydrates and primes skin for makeup in one step.

The second myth is thinking that if you have dark skin, you don’t need to wear sunscreen. Everyone is at risk for melanoma, so regardless of your skin color, you need to wear sunscreen. A great option is Neutrogena’s Invisible Daily Defense Face Serum SPF 60+. This sunscreen helps fight against environmental aggressors like ozone and pollution while hydrating skin.

The last myth is thinking that you don’t need sunscreen if it’s cloudy or cold. Every day is “sun” day.  Wearing sunscreen every day is the best way to prevent skin cancer. It’s best to look for sunscreen labels that say, “broad spectrum” and always wear an SPF 30 or higher. A great option is Neutrogena’s new Invisible Daily Defense Mineral Face Liquid SPF 30 which provides 100% mineral active protection with a smooth and lightweight finish.

What are some other healthy habits that you can incorporate into your lifestyle to reduce the risk of skin cancer? In addition to wearing sunscreen, avoid being out in the sun during peak hours. The sun’s rays are the strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you’re spending extended periods of time outside, it’s best to seek shade (for example, under an umbrella). It’s also important to cover up with protective clothing, such as a hat and sunglasses when you can. Lastly, make sure to see your friendly dermatologist for an annual skin cancer screening and mole check.

Check out Neutrogena.com for some helpful tips and get these products everywhere at retailers nationwide and on Amazon.

A Dermatologist Debunks Three Common Sunscreen Myths

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Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate all the incredible and strong mothers in your life and show them some love. Here’s some special buys she’s sure to enjoy.

First, let’s start with the gift of some great hair– Pantene has this beautiful collection that makes a great gift, that you can get right at BJ's Wholesale Club. It’s their Miracle Moisture Boost Shampoo and Conditioner. It’s made with pro vitamin B5, antioxidants and special rose water, that’s literally derived from the petals and buds of the rosa gallica plant and creates this rich rose water lather so its super hydrating on parched locks. It tames frizz and leaves hair really soft and smooth…even dry, rough hair, and makes it strong and healthy. Plus, it smells delicious – and just transforms not only your hair, but your entire shower experience into some mini self-care time. This duo offers clean hair repair without a $60 price-tag  and is def cheaper than a spa day.

To keep that spa-like experience going, try Tree Hut’s moisturizing body lotions that just take you on a tropical vacation, coming in scents Moroccan Rose, Coco Colada, Watermelon, and Pink Hibiscus and they are amazing on your skin. Packed with shea butter, ceramides, squalane and a fruit oil blend. They are super nourishing and just melt into the skin, and are made to reinforce the skin barrier, and last a long time, plus make your skin radiant and glowing. Get them right at Target for $8.99.

In addition to these things that make mom feel relaxed and rejuvenated, the restaurant Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, is doing something to honor the “family coach” in the same vein – calling a “time out” for them! Like athletes, we know that a ‘recovery day’ is vital to relax and recharge. And since 58% of moms report they want some alone time this Mother’s Day, and 62% say they get less than an hour to themselves each day, the brand is celebrating moms by encouraging this restorative break. To make the day even sweeter, all moms will enjoy a free dessert —from doughnut bread pudding made with Krispy Kreme doughnuts, to beignet bites, or a warm cookie sundae – whether they dine in with the fam or the fam takes it to go back to the house for mom! They will also get a gift card for a future date night without the kids because we all know that parenting is a ‘team sport.’ Check out walk-ons.com for a restaurant near you.

Mother’s Day Musts from Gifting to Pampering

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Two-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson was recently named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the world. We caught up with the Las Vegas Aces star at the mag’s gala to honor her. We found out how she wants to use her influence to lift up others and how she relaxes when not tearing up the court.

WNBA Star A'ja Wilson Says She Wants to Use Her Influence to Promote Positivity

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Planning a big move? Here are some tips and must-haves to make it easy and stress free.

Scotch brand is here to support you on your next move no matter how big or small, near or far. The brand has a collection of packaging tapes to suit all your packing needs. The Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape is built for ultimate strength and guaranteed to stay sealed. All you need is one strip to get the job done right.

Looking for a quiet option with a secure seal? Reach for Scotch Tough Grip Packaging Tape. Perfect for all the parents out there who need to handle packing while the kiddies are fast asleep.   

For an environmentally friendly option, look for the Scotch Box Lock Packaging Tape. It has an instant grip and is great for securing recycled boxes with ease.

This moving season, the brand wants to give movers a perk for choosing Scotch! And what better way to do that, than with food. Scotch Brand is giving away a hundred $100 DoorDash gift cards with their Moving Munchy Money Sweepstakes. Helping movers find a new favorite local food spot, so they can focus on getting settled into their new place.

To enter share a photo on Instagram using Scotch Brand packaging tape in action and use the hashtag #scotchmovingsweepstakes and tag @scotch. The sweepstakes is running now through May 31. For rules and moving tips visit scotchbrand.com.

Now of course when you’re in a new place especially this time of year, you want to avoid pest problems and an ant infestation is the most common, especially now as we head into the warmer months. Well, Combat the leader in ant and roach control for more than 25 years, has introduced its new 2in1 Ant Bait, it's a complete system formulated with a powerful active ingredient, and two different baits to attract both sugar and grease loving ants. It’s effective against 11 types of pesky ants. The ants will eat the bait and return to the colony to feed the bait to the queen, so the entire colony is killed directly at its source, both the ants you see and the ones you don’t.

And it starts working as soon as it’s activated to effectively control and kill all common household ants. There’s no vapor, fumes, or odor and it's safe for both indoor and outdoor use. You can get it at Target, Amazon and Home Depot for $6.99.

Moving Must-Haves

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Erin Andrews, a busy first-time mom, to an almost one-year old baby boy, Emmy-nominated sports broadcaster, apparel line designer and Health Advocate has a lot going on. We caught up with her recently to hear what she’s up to and how she juggles it all and still makes time to feel good and look her best. And to help when life gets messy, she’s started a new partnership with ARM & HAMMER laundry products.

Erin Andrews Talks Being a First Time Mom and Managing Home and Work Life

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One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and 90% of those cancers are melanoma, the deadliest type. But the good news is it is treatable if detected early. In fact, the five-year survival rate is 99%.

On a mission to spread that message, longtime leaders in sun protection, skincare brand La Roche-Posay in partnership with TDS, the dermatologist specialists of New York City were offering free head to toe skin cancer screenings to the public.

The brand says they’ve helped facilitate more than half a million skin exams by board certified dermatologists over the last ten years. Events like these, they say, help provide access to someone who may not visit a dermatologist regularly or have access to one. 

The team says more than 90% of skin cancers are caused by sun exposure and the sun’s harmful rays can penetrate even through glass, so that means no matter where you are or what you’re doing, if you’re exposed to sunlight you need to protect your skin and remember – every day is a sunscreen day.

For more info on sun safety, visit laroche-posay.us/saveourskin.

Skin Cancer Awareness Month: The Importance of Sun Safety

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Summer is almost here and we are talking the hottest DIY nail and lash trends with two of the most sought-after pros. Celebrity makeup artist and KISS Lashes ambassador Sir John who’s done everyone from Beyoncé to Serena Williams and celebrity manicurist and imPRESS manicure brand ambassador Tom Bachik who’s done nails for Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, Margot Robbie, both say when it comes to summer beauty it’s all about looking confident.

So what trends are we seeing for summer 2024? Well, it's all about the eyes and of course no look is complete without a full set of lashes. Sir John loves imPRESS Press-on Falsies, which requires no glue and are one-step press on and go lashes. They have this exclusive design with self-stick technology for a quick and easy application that lasts for 24 hours with no mess and they’re mistake-proof. They’re easy to remove too and don’t leave sticky residue, they won't harm your natural lash either which is major. And unlike lash strips, these are clusters of falsies you place under your natural lash rather than on top.

You can find imPRESS Press-on Falsies on impressbeauty.com and Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Ulta, and Target for $8.99 - $19.99.

Next up, let's talk nails! Tom has partnered with imPRESS, making A-lister mani and pedi trends achievable at-home. He says press-on nails for hands and feet are the perfect summer fashion accessory and the way to get a perfect mani and pedi—fast, easy all by yourself at home. imPRESS Press-On Nails, like the lashes—require no glue and come with pre-applied patented super hold adhesive that lasts for up to 7-days. Safe, no damage to your natural nails, no chipping, and of course no dry time, plus, they’re waterproof. Just peel, press and go!

Each kit includes everything you need to apply the mani and pedi, including plenty of sizes to choose from. Removal is also safe, easy and mess-free. They make it so easy to switch up your styles to match your outfit. As far as trends, Tom’s currently loving multi-glitter effects, classic French, and fun designs like floral and fruit - which you can achieve easily with this new collection.

Get the matching mani and pedi sets at impressbeauty.com, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and Ulta for $7.99 - $9.49.

Spring’s Hottest Nail and Lash Trends

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Over the last two decades, BOTOX Cosmetic has become a household name—making it the number one selling product of its kind, the one approved to temporarily make moderate to severe forehead lines, crow’s feet lines and frown lines look better in adults. But people may forget, it is a medical procedure.

Many people are interested in learning more about getting treated and there is only one BOTOX Cosmetic, but how do you know you’re getting the real BOTOX Cosmetic? This FDA approved one-of-a-kind formulation through its manufacturing process and scientific rigor can temporarily improve the look of three areas—moderate to severe frown lines, crow's feet lines, and forehead lines in adults.

Board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Michelle Henry teamed up with Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company–the makers of BOTOX Cosmetic, and the only authorized suppliers of BOTOX Cosmetic in the US–to show us how to ensure product safety, quality, and efficacy.

What happens in many cases is people use the word ‘Botox’ ubiquitously, not specifically for BOTOX Cosmetic. The FDA has stated BOTOX Cosmetic is “not interchangeable,” which means that its safety and effectiveness cannot be claimed by any other product. There are no substitutes for BOTOX Cosmetic. Potential flags to look out for: significantly discounted product may indicate it’s not the real deal, supplier claims their product is “equivalent to BOTOX Cosmetic” or “approved in another country,” and lastly, if it feels too good to be true, it may be.

It’s extremely important to only go to medical professionals who are licensed and trained to provide aesthetic treatments both for safety and to help you achieve your desired outcomes. To find a licensed provider near you, who is purchasing BOTOX Cosmetic from Allergan Aesthetics, visit Alle.com.

How to Make Sure You’re Getting the Real Deal with BOTOX Cosmetic

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Planet Fitness’ National Lead Trainer, Teddy Savage shares the tools to help you prioritize your mental AND physical wellness.

Mental health continues to be a struggle among Americans year-over-year – and in 2022, one in five adults experienced mental health challenges. Fortunately, another recent study highlighted that physical exercise can greatly impact one’s overall mood and mental health – finding that 1.2 million adults who exercised regularly had fewer days of poor mental health than those who didn’t exercise.

Working out isn’t just about how you look; it’s about how you feel. Luckily, Planet Fitness offers affordable memberships, that won’t break the bank, and with over 2,500+ locations, there’s bound to be a gym nearby, making working out more convenient than ever before, and an opportunity to not only boost your physical fitness but also help improve your mood and mental health.

And as a certified fitness trainer, Savage strives to share simple tips for people at every fitness level, whether they’re new to the gym, getting back into a routine or just looking for simple movements to promote physical and mental health.

Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Moderate activity can be just as effective as rigorous workouts when it comes to reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Start by creating a simple goal such as walking or even stretching for only 10-20 minutes every other day. Continuously increase your movement over time when you feel ready and able. It’s all about establishing a strong foundation to get your head in the fitness game.

Be Your Own DJ: Step into Planet Fitness’ Judgement Free Zone with your favorite tunes ready to go. Music is a great mood booster and a way to infuse any workout with great energy as it keeps a good tempo for your heart rate and is an easy way to get yourself in a mindset that you enjoy. A fun thing to do is to create playlists for different types of workouts and even listen to the soundtrack of your favorite movie.

Change it Up: It’s crucial to keep your routine fresh and exciting so working out doesn’t become a chore! The next time you head into the gym, try a new piece of equipment you’ve never explored or take a shot at a new strength training exercise, do something to shock your body and mind so exercise always feels new and fun.

Join Planet Fitness today, where memberships are affordable and include free fitness training. For $24.99 a month, you can get the PF Black Card membership which includes additional amenities such as the ability to bring a guest every day at no additional charge, access to all 2,500+ Planet Fitness locations in all 50 states, and more.

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