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The Verzuz brand is strong and it’s growing even larger with its latest collaboration with online fitness platform Peloton. According to an exclusive from Variety, Verzuz’s musical streaming series and Peloton’s digital at-home workouts have formed the perfect partnership to bring together music and fitness through music-themed classes inspired by Verzuz-style playlists. Rolling Stone reports that “Peloton Verzuz” is an extension of Peloton’s Artist Series — a collection of themed workouts set to a specific artist’s catalog or new album. An early drafted press release shared with the outlet noted that the new partnership marks a celebration of “the iconic music of two legendary artists, in one friendly competition, across multiple disciplines.” Now, Peloton users will be able to enjoy their favorite artists’ music as it goes head-to-head in a song match-up that creates the ultimate musical fitness experience. According to an announcement from Peloton, the partnership is described as...
After overcoming a battle with a rare cancer, Gwynda Jones tag-teamed with her daughter to take a leap into entrepreneurship. Pivot From Corporate America Gwynda spent three decades working as a project manager for PepsiCo. She made the decision to walk away from corporate America in 2020 due to a health issue she discovered unrelated to the cancer. While in retirement, she realized she wasn’t ready to throw in the towel completely. “I’m sitting here. My daughter’s coming home from college soon. She may or may not come home from college. I knew that I didn’t wanna just be sitting around,” Gwynda told AFROTECH™. “So then I start contemplating a business and what could I do. I couldn’t do the high pressure corporate job that’s international, required me to travel and all of this, but I can do something. So I thought about franchising, and it sounded like, ‘Okay. I got a whole global company working for me, doing all the leg work, and I can follow? I can take instructors. I can hire a...
We all lead busy lives and often find ourselves on empty by the end of each day. While a certain amount of fatigue is normal and expected, many people experience chronic tiredness and lack of energy that prevents them from being as productive and active as they’d like. Could some of your everyday actually be sabotaging your energy levels without you even realizing it? Let’s get into how some common daily routines , behaviors, and habits are draining your energy. Not Taking Breaks It’s all too easy to get swept up into a state of constant activity with no time for rest. However, our minds and bodies badly need brief periods of low-energy recovery in order to recharge. Taking small yet regular breaks throughout the day to relax, even for just five to ten minutes, can make a world of difference. Make sure to step away from your desk at work for a quick walk outside. Taking short meditation or breathing breaks when you start to feel stressed can help you re-center and focus again with...
One of the challenges entrepreneurs encounter is finding a location to situate their business. There is a lot of processing and costs that go into securing a business location or outlet, but not all businesses require a physical location. Rather than waiting for your customers to walk in, you can take your services to them. A mobile business is not bound by space; it assumes the space of its clients. It offers flexibility and minimal startup costs. Here’s a list of mobile business ideas you can create today. 10 Mobile Business Ideas Food Truck Food trucks have become a popular and trendy way to serve delicious food. Whether it’s gourmet burgers, tacos, or ice cream, a food truck allows you to move to different locations, reaching a broader customer base. Plus, you can participate in events and festivals to increase your exposure. Pet Grooming Pet owners love the convenience of mobile pet grooming. You can offer services like bathing, trimming, and nail clipping right at the...
Ever had a lengthy doom scroll session and felt that annoying soreness in your neck? Tech neck is a common culprit, though luckily, there are tech neck exercises to deal with it. Stooping over our electronics can result in discomfort, stiffness, and even alignment issues. Still, thankfully, there are a variety of easy workouts and exercises for tech neck that will help you overcome tech neck and return to a pain-free, relaxed posture. What Is Tech Neck ? The term “tech neck” refers to a widespread condition brought on by prolonged periods of sitting and staring down at phones, laptops, or other gadgets. The occurrence of tech neck, also known as text neck, is very new, primarily occurring in the modern age. Spending extended periods in this posture results in a rounded upper back with your head hanging forward, which can aggravate neck pain and deform your spine. This hunched posture puts the body under constant stress and strain , causing a variety of musculoskeletal ailments as...
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, has become something of a household name thanks to his 2019 season with the team when he led them to their first Super Bowl appearance in 50 years. Even though he has only been at the pro level for a short time, other opportunities like endorsements with Subway and Adidas, as well as other high profile investments in the sports industry , have helped to propel his visibility beyond the sports world. With a career that seems to only be getting brighter with time, a common question many people ask is exactly how much is Patrick Mahomes worth these days? Patrick Mahomes Early Life Patrick Mahomes is a native Texan from the town of Tyler where he was born in 1995. He is the son of Pat Mahomes, who is a former MLB pitcher for several teams in the U.S. and who also played a few seasons in the Nippon Professional League in Japan. From a young age, Patrick always showed an interest in sports, having played basketball, baseball and...
Rajah Caruth’s love of fast cars extends back a long time. He says, “… I would watch races on TV, and play NASCAR video games. I watched my first race when I was 12.” This love of fast cars has put the 20-year-old Winston-Salem University Junior on the path to becoming the GOAT of NASCAR racing. Rajah, who came into professional racing by way of NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity program, is one of only a handful of Black professional NASCAR drivers, and he’s already had a big impact on the sport. From finishing 3rd in the 2021 ARCA Menards Series East to grabbing three late model stock car wins in the same year, he’s accomplished so much in his four year NASCAR career. He believes that having the right set of tools has set him up for success, including the right tech and being in the right environment. He spoke with Blavity about the future of NASCAR and the importance of diversity in the sport. He acknowledges that both he and NASCAR have a long way to go, and we’re all geeked to see...
Beyoncé will be blessing us yet again through her Peloton x Beyoncé Artist Series set to release Tuesday, Oct. 19. If “The Drunk In Love” singer is in the mix, you know everything will be on a bigger scale. The installment marks one of the most anticipated events produced by the world’s leading interactive brand since its inception in 2012. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peloton (@onepeloton) The 72-hour fitness phenomenon will include 17 classes spanning three days with content streaming globally from Peloton Studios in London and New York. For the first time, Peloton will include classes in three languages — English, German and Spanish — to be more inclusive. According to a press release from PR Newswire, the upcoming series will dive into “the relationship between our inner and outer power, how we harness motivation and source our strength with inspiration from the world around us, and from within.” “The Beyoncé Artist Series allows you to mentally draw deeply from...
Will Smith ’s fitness journey on Instagram has been inspirational to watch as he puts health first. Now, fans can join in and get in shape with him and his trainers. The actor , rapper and producer recently became the newest ambassador for Fitbit — a fitness and activity tracker. According to a blog post, Fitbit Premium members will have access to exclusive content of Smith’s video series for not only focusing on physical wellness but also fitting mental wellness into one’s daily routine. The first session will be available on Sept. 27. Smith has been sporting the Fitbit Charge 4 and an upgrade of the Charge 5, Fitbit’s latest device, is on its way. Along with the news of Smith’s partnership, the fitness company revealed the new Charge 5 in its press release and it’s set to take health and fitness tracking to the next level. Fitbit describes its wellness benefits as “helping you keep a pulse on your stress, exercise readiness, heart health and overall well-being all in a thinner...
A report from Billboard has revealed the highest-paid musicians and artists of 2020, and many of Hip-Hop’s favorites are topping the list. Amid a year with very little touring due to the pandemic, some of the biggest names in the music industry still managed to come out on top of Billboard’s 2020 Money Makers list bringing in millions and millions of dollars. “For the first time in the history of Money Makers, concert revenue did not determine the No. 1 spot on the list — and because of the pandemic had little influence over the ranking in general,” Billboard reports. The list of highest-paid artists was created based on data from the 2020 U.S.-only MRC Data and Billboard Boxscore statistics. The methodology mostly accounted for artists’ streaming and publishing, leaving off revenue from merchandising, synchronization or livestream gigs. Hip-Hop acts like Drake, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, DaBaby, Future, Roddy Ricch, Rod Wave, Kanye West and Travis Scott all...
Working from home provides a certain freedom and flexibility that office life will never match, and Black women are taking advantage of that. Whether that freedom looks like working in your pajamas, taking extra breaks, binging Netflix shows during meetings, indulging in midday workouts, or for some Black women, escaping workplace racism, working from home brings various senses of comfort that some aren’t willing to give up easily now. Insider published a story detailing how Black women feel about working from home and how it gives them “more agency over their lives.” While the pandemic forced many companies across the nation to adopt work from home models, it also forced them to question their workplace culture, even while their teams weren’t congregating in person. In June 2020, an Essence Magazine study reported that 45 percent of Black women said they often experienced racism while at work. Slack backed that in its recent Future Forum survey which found that more Black employees...
Infinite Looks, Inc. — the parent company of athleisure haircare brand Sunday II Sunday — has just announced a $4.2 million Series A funding round to help its dedicated haircare brand champion the active textured hair community. According to a press release shared with AfroTech, the funding round was led by Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc. with participation from other investors such as Ignite Venture Studio and Symrise Inc. Infinite Looks, Inc. is now looking to use the new funds to fuel its continued development of innovative products underneath the Sunday II Sunday brand. “This funding round and the impressive demand we’ve seen from consumers so far reaffirms what we already knew; there is a massive gap in the hair care industry to provide pre- and post-exercise care for textured hair,” said Infinite Looks founder and CEO, Keenan Beasley in a statement. “ We’re proud to deliver and expand the products in our line with solutions for women who refuse to be held back by...
PepsiCo is partnering with NBA player and philanthropist LeBron James to launch a new kind of energy drink, according to a press release. MTN DEW RISE ENERGY has no sugar but it’s packed with nutrients to provide a mental boost and some immune support. The new drink was created to help people kickstart their mornings and conquer the day, a press release states. The launch of MTN DEW RISE ENERGY is the first installment in PepsiCo’s multiyear partnership with James as the company plans to expand on the icon’s wide range of work. “It’s important to me that I believe in the brands and products where I invest my time. When I first learned about the message behind the drink – the fact that every day is a chance to rise for all of us – that really resonated with me,” James said in a statement. “The ability to rise and find motivation to do more and be more every single morning is powerful. I’m excited about the opportunity to bring that to life through this partnership with PepsiCo.”...
If you’ve been wondering whether to purchase a Peloton bike, Shonda Rhimes says yes. After teaming up with Beyoncé for an unprecedented partnership , the exercise equipment company has tapped Rhimes to create “Year of Yes,” an eight-week class collection, reports Forbes. This is happening. I asked and @onepeloton said YES. We’re giving you 8 weeks to say yes to your own self-care with special classes, different instructors, round table discussions. Just say YES. Yes to your body. Yes to beginning again. Yes to athleticism in every form. pic.twitter.com/7aPQf8QmYA — shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) December 10, 2020 “This is happening. I asked and @onepeloton said YES. We’re giving you 8 weeks to say yes to your own self-care with special classes, different instructors, round table discussions. Just say YES. Yes to your body. Yes to beginning again. Yes to athleticism in every form,” Rhimes tweeted. “I want to end this year strong and start 2021 even stronger. Join me. You don’t...
Jay-Z is the second entrepreneur in the Carter household to tap into the fitness world. Following Beyoncé’s partnership with Peloton , the co-founder of Marcy Venture Partners has joined the investment team for CLMBR, a leader in connected fitness technology. As PRNewswire reports, Jay-Z will support the 2021 launch of CLMBR Connected and CLMBR Pure vertical climbing machines. Tennis player Novak Djokovic is also an investor in the company. “We are excited to work with JAY-Z and Novak to bring the best modality in fitness to consumers,” said Avrum Elmakis , founder and CEO. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CLMBR (@clmbr_official) The fitness machine is the first vertical climber to feature a large-format touch display with on-demand, instructor-led classes, the press release reads. Additionally, it features an integrated audio system that enhances the user experience and operates via a state-of-the-art companion app with workouts and health stats. “Unlike bikes,...