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Pvolve and Jennifer Aniston Launch “Strength Redefined” Challenge to Kick Off 2025

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The Six-Week Fitness Program Features New Workouts Inspired by Aniston’s Personal Pvolve Routine, Focusing on Progressive Weight Training and Functional Movement

NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pvolve, the clinically-proven workout that pairs functional movement with cutting-edge resistance equipment, is redefining strength training with Jennifer Aniston, world-renowned actress, producer, and director, with the announcement of the “Strength Redefined” Challenge to kick off 2025. The Challenge is modeled after Aniston’s own Pvolve program and gives members unprecedented access to her routine. The six-week challenge features a unique curation of Pvolve workouts that Aniston credits for helping her to achieve the strongest version of herself.

“Thanks to my Pvolve workouts, I feel the strongest I have ever been,” said Aniston.

The Challenge, running January 6 through February 17, arrives at a pivotal moment when strength training is growing in popularity, with a recent survey finding that “building muscle” was the number one fitness goal for 2024 (35.9%)*.

Members will experience four new workouts each week, guided by Aniston’s hand-picked training team: Dani Coleman, Maeve McEwen, Antonietta Vicario, and Zach Morris. The programming features the brand’s three signature class types: Progressive Weight Training, Strength and Sculpt, and Sculpt and Burn, making it a fully comprehensive regimen to build strong, resilient bodies that stand the test of time.

Pvolve first introduced its Progressive Weight Training Class two years ago, and it quickly rose to the top as a member favorite class both in studio and on-demand. The class blends Pvolve’s signature dynamic functional movements with heavier weights to build total-body strength, increase bone density, and combat the natural muscle loss that accompanies aging.

“Adding Progressive Weight Training was exactly the push I needed as I advanced in my routine with Pvolve,” said Aniston. “What makes it unique is how it blends Pvolve’s signature dynamic movements and emphasis on mobility, stability, and balance with heavy weights. Since adding it to my workouts, I’ve watched my entire body transform, plus I love that I’ve built up the strength to pick up heavier weights over time.”

The Strength Redefined Challenge builds upon Pvolve’s foundation of creating programming that effectively supports longevity and improves health spans for its members. Pvolve’s Healthy Aging Study, showed that Pvolve improves lower body strength by 19%, lower body balance and mobility by 10%, and flexibility by 21%, among other impressive outcomes.** This study was recently published in the American College of Sports Medicine’s Official flagship journal and validates the strength and mobility improvements Aniston and many others have achieved through the program.

“The research is clear – muscle loss is the silent pandemic of our time—it’s stealing our ability to live longer, healthier lives,” says Julie Cartwright, President of Pvolve. “The Challenge is the perfect program for people who wish to work towards reversing this trend. It will help our members unlock their full potential, build deep strength, and redefine what it means to age well.”

“This Challenge was so much fun to create because it reflects what Jen and I do in our sessions together,” said Dani Colemen, Pvolve’s Director of Training and Jennifer Aniston’s Pvolve Trainer, “Jen is so strong and has continued to get even stronger, so we are thrilled to give members a first-hand experience of how she trains. We hope this Challenge motivates the community to start the new year strong, get moving, and stay accountable.”

To help Challenge participants succeed, Pvolve has partnered with leading wellness brands to offer exclusive benefits, including special offers from Trifecta Meals, Lolavie, Rosewood Las Ventanas, and WeGym. Members will also gain access to a dedicated WhatsApp community for ongoing motivation and special Live Virtual Studio events.

The Challenge is available through Pvolve’s digital on-demand platform, and studio locations across the US and Canada. Registration opens January 2nd at Pvolve.com.

For more information on Pvolve, please visit https://www.pvolve.com/. 

About Pvolve
Pvolve is a workout method that pairs functional movement with resistance equipment to build strong, mobile bodies, so members can live younger, longer. After being introduced to functional fitness in 2017, founder Rachel Katzman was determined to help others experience an approach that respects the body’s holistic needs while making you look and feel great. The Pvolve Method is supported by a Clinical Advisory Board of doctors, as well as highly credentialed trainers, to offer effective workouts that help you break a sweat, not your body. In June 2023, world-renowned actress, producer, and director, Jennifer Aniston, officially partnered with Pvolve after falling in love with the method as a member. Pvolve has a comprehensive omnichannel ecosystem, offering members a diverse fitness experience wherever they are, featuring 1,400 classes on-demand, over 40 live classes per week through their interactive two-way Live Virtual Studio, and 44+ specialized workout series targeting areas like the lower back, pelvic floor, and life changes like menopause. In addition to digital programming, Pvolve has physical studio locations in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, franchises across the US and Canada, and more than 40 locations in development. For more information, please visit https://www.pvolve.com/, https://pvolvefranchise.com/. 

*According to a 2024 Life Time annual consumer health and wellness survey of nearly 3,000 respondents.

**12-wk clinical trial (72 women ages 40-60) conducted by University of Exeter and Pvolve comparing four 30-55 min Pvolve workouts per wk to standard physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per wk.

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3M announces collaboration with GSEO to advance Expanded Beam Optical manufacturing and development

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ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced a collaboration with Genius Electronic Optical Co., Ltd. (GSEO, Taiwan: 3406), an optical technology company, to advance technology development and manufacturing for 3M’s Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) solutions. In support of these efforts, 3M expects to make a strategic investment to acquire approximately 4.7% of GSEO’s common shares as part of the company’s private placement of newly issued shares, subject to customary closing conditions.

The collaboration brings together 3M’s EBO technology leadership, optical interconnect expertise, materials science, manufacturing scale and customer relationships with GSEO’s precision optics manufacturing capabilities and production scale. Together, the companies aim to support EBO commercialization and long-term capacity expansion to meet growing demand from hyperscale data centers and other advanced connectivity applications.

“3M is investing in capabilities and partnerships that can accelerate innovation for our customers,” said William Brown, 3M Chairman and CEO. “By selecting GSEO as a manufacturing partner and investing in the company, we are strengthening the path to scale next-generation optical connectivity solutions for high-performance data center infrastructure.”

GSEO’s existing precision optics manufacturing capabilities and technical development experience are expected to support manufacturing readiness for 3M’s EBO ferrules, co-packaged optics solutions and related optical interconnect applications. The collaboration is part of 3M’s broader EBO ecosystem strategy, which includes continued work with customers and partners across the optical interconnect market.

“GSEO is pleased to expand its relationship with 3M as we work together to advance optical interconnect solutions for next-generation data center infrastructure,” said Micro Kuo, GSEO CEO and President. “This collaboration brings together complementary technology and manufacturing strengths to support continued innovation and help meet the performance demands of high-growth connectivity markets.”

3M expects the strategic investment to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

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About 3M
3M (NYSE: MMM) is focused on transforming industries around the world by applying science and creating innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our multi-disciplinary team is working to solve tough customer problems by leveraging diverse technology platforms, differentiated capabilities, global footprint, and operational excellence. Discover how 3M is shaping the future at 3M.com/news.

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Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers Announces Second Annual Operation Fur-Ever Home Pet Adoption Event at Lafreniere Park

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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers is excited to announce the return of its second annual Operation Fur-Ever Home, a free community pet adoption event taking place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Lafreniere Park in Metairie, Louisiana.

The free, family-friendly event will give attendees the opportunity to meet adoptable pets from local animal shelters, learn about responsible pet ownership, and potentially welcome a new furry companion into their homes. Those who preregister for the event will also be entered for a chance to win a Soundcore speaker and a free pet adoption.

“Last year’s event was everything we hoped it would be, and we are incredibly excited to bring Operation Fur-Ever Home back for a second year,” said David Vicknair, founding partner of Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers. “There is something special about watching a family meet a pet that could become part of their lives for years to come. We wanted to create another opportunity to make those connections while supporting the organizations that work tirelessly to care for animals in our community.”

Building on the success of the first event, this year’s event continues the firm’s commitment to supporting local animal shelters and creating meaningful opportunities for families throughout Southeast Louisiana.

“Giving back to our community has always been an important part of who we are as a firm,” said Vicknair. “Whether we are helping students prepare for school, recognizing deserving teachers, or supporting local animal shelters, our goal is to make a positive difference in the communities we serve.”

Operation Fur-Ever Home is free and open to the public. Families, animal lovers, and anyone interested in adopting a pet are encouraged to attend and preregister.

About Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers

Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers is a New Orleans-based personal injury firm committed to providing exceptional legal representation while also investing in the communities it serves. Their experienced team of dedicated attorneys specializes in car accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death cases in New Orleans. With diverse personal and professional backgrounds, they craft legal strategies tailored to each client’s specific case and needs.

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Can we produce low-cost omega-3s without relying on fish?

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GOLD COAST, Australia, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Southern Cross University researchers are aiming to halve the cost of producing omega-3 supplements to make these essential nutrients more accessible to pregnant women and infants in low-income countries, backed by the University’s first-ever grant from The Gates Foundation.

The research takes a novel approach: rather than relying on fish oil, the team is going closer to the original source of omega-3. Fish don’t produce omega-3 themselves – they accumulate it from marine microorganisms lower in the food chain.

Led by Professor Dirk Erler from Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering, the team is investigating how these naturally omega-3-producing microorganisms can be grown more cheaply through precision fermentation, including the use of agricultural and food-processing by-products as a source of fermentation sugar.

Omega-3 is an important nutrient during pregnancy and early life, supporting brain and nervous system development in babies. But the cost of supplements remains a significant barrier to access in many low-income countries.

“The main barrier for the uptake of omega-3s as supplements in pregnant women is the cost,” Professor Erler said.

“The whole objective of our project is to reduce that cost and make omega-3 supplements more available.”

The research team at Southern Cross University, which includes biomedical scientist Dr Nedeljka Rosic, Dr Shane McIntosh, postdoctoral researcher Dr Jasmine Haskell and PhD researcher Michael Ingram, is focused on growing omega-3-producing marine microorganisms known as thraustochytrids – or ‘throstys’ for short.

“By growing those microorganisms on land through precision fermentation, we have an alternative way of producing omega-3s that is both reliable and highly targeted,” Professor Erler said.

Precision fermentation allows the researchers to grow thraustochytrids under controlled conditions to produce omega-3 oils. The team is investigating whether expensive feedstocks used in the process can be replaced with lower-cost agricultural and food-processing by-products, helping drive down the overall cost of production.

The approach could also reduce reliance on wild-caught fish as a source of omega-3 oil and create a more reliable, scalable, and local supply.

For biomedical scientist Dr Nedeljka Rosic, the production challenge is ultimately about what greater access to omega-3 could mean for women and babies.

“As a biomedical scientist, my purpose is to find ways to use science to improve people’s health,” Dr Rosic said.

“This project is important because it aims to improve the health of pregnant women and children and reduce preterm births through simple dietary improvements.”

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