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Economic Exercise: Regions Teaches Financial Fitness For A Better-Feeling Future

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Economic Exercise: Regions Teaches Financial Fitness For A Better-Feeling Future

(MENAFN- 3BL) By Nestor Mato | April 25, 2024

Interactive and engaging. Regions bank Shared the Good this April by helping students across the Gulf Coast.

Regions Next Step ® is the bank’s free financial wellness program, and during Financial Literacy Month, Regions associates used the Next Step Reality Check series to give students an interactive and engaging way to learn about building and balancing a budget. The Reality Check challenges students to make financial decisions during the course and complete the experience with a budget surplus. During the Reality Check, students are assigned a persona and then make decisions based on common scenarios that will directly impact their budgets.

Finance Park – Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida

Regions associates volunteered with middle school students from both Academy Prep Center of Tampa and Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg to teach banking basics at Junior Achievement’s Financial Park.

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Leading up to the Finance Park, Regions volunteers provided a series of lessons in the classroom, where they focused on personal finance, including learning about balancing a family budget, interest rates, how education affects earning potential, and how saving today pays off tomorrow.

“These presentations are a fun and interactive way to help students gain the knowledge and skills they need to make informed financial decisions,” said Tricia Johnson, market executive for Regions Bank in St. Petersburg-Clearwater.“We are happy to serve a role in helping these young people learn more about banking so they can set themselves up for a more secure future.”

During the event, Regions associates partnered with students to assume randomly assigned family and income scenarios. They utilize banking services, purchase housing, transportation, insurance, and other expenses, as well as make investment decisions.

“It is the unfortunate reality that many young people are not taught about managing their finances before adulthood. This has afforded students the opportunity to consider how their future career choices may impact their financial mobility,” said Jenna Dufficy, Assistant Head of School and Academic Dean of Academy Prep Center of Tampa.“Community partners like Regions Bank are transformative, helping our students fulfill the school’s mission of becoming future community leaders.”

Family Game Night – Dothan, Alabama

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Children as young as 10 and their families were invited to a dinner and game night that included a Reality Check experience. Crimson Ridge Apartment residents were treated to pizza, sponsored by Regions Bank, as they learned about building and balancing a budget.

“These financial education events are designed to empower people with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions including in saving, investing, and debt management,” said John Brown, market executive for Regions Bank in Dothan.“This partnership has the ability to teach skills that can last a lifetime and help lead to greater financial stability and success.”

In addition to Financial Literacy Month, April is also Fair Housing Month. Crimson Ridge is an affordable housing community of Dothan Housing and houses over 100 families. Participants also received giveaways and prizes from both Regions and Dothan Housing.

“There was excitement in the air as the Regions team brought the Next Step Financial Literacy Program to Crimson Ridge Apartments to impart valuable financial management lessons to our families,” said Samuel P. Crawford, CEO of Dothan Housing.“Community partnerships and initiatives like this unite the community and inspire positive change intergenerationally.”

Financial Fitness for Teens – Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Physical education is important. Regions joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana to make it clear financial fitness is, too.

In collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs Louisiana Alliance 2024 Teen Summit, Regions volunteers taught 90 teens from around the state about the fundamentals of money management and financial responsibility.

“We wanted to help make sure young people know it is about more than making money; it’s about appreciating the value of money,” said Regions’ Baton Rouge market executive, Amy Province.“It is especially helpful for these students who will soon step out into the world. Between bills, groceries, and other expenses, this exercise really does help them understand the importance of budgets and balances.”

Regions associates also took part in a“Career Pathways” class to help give students the knowledge needed to navigate their professional journeys. A career in banking can take several forms, they shared, from roles at the branch around the corner to positions in Commercial Banking, the Mortgage division, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Marketing.

“Helping our Club members have these discussions fuels our mission, which is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, become productive, caring, responsible citizens,” said the CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana, Angel Nelson.“With the support of community partners like Regions, we’re able to expand our financial education programming and provide valuable resources. In turn, Regions is helping our young people approach their finances with confidence and knowledge.”

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Reality Check – Shreveport, Louisiana

Regions Bank teamed up with Volunteers of America of North Louisiana for three Regions Next Step Reality Check events in Shreveport. The LightHouse Teen Club at Highland Center, as well as the afterschool programs at Booker T. Washington High School and Broadmoor STEM Academy , all took part.

“These children are the future of our community, and it is essential they have the knowledge to be successful,” said Regions’ Shreveport market executive, Denny Moton.“It is especially helpful for the older students as they prepare for life after graduation. This exercise really does help them understand money management as they step into the real world.”

In total, volunteers taught 50 students about avoiding financial pitfalls and understanding how to manage income and debt.

“It is essential for our LightHouse kids to learn about personal finance because this portion of the curriculum is often missing in class. A lot of our older kids have jobs, and this activity allowed them to experience a scenario where they would have to provide for a family, prepare for daily life occurrences, and be an adult with limited income,” said Victoria Morris, Volunteers of America Director for LightHouse Programs.“To see them contemplate and make the best decisions was refreshing. They learned to work with what they had, compromise, go without, and even negotiate.”

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And with what students learned at all these events, they’re better prepared to build up savings, keep debt in check – and achieve financial confidence and success over time.

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Finding your favorite workout app may require a bit of trial and error since you’ll want to see if you’re looking for a personalized experience or are comfortable with a cookie cutter plan.

Where will you be using the app? Think about where you’ll mainly be using the app. Do you work out at home, at the gym, outside or a mix of all three? If you like to run outdoors, for example, you’d likely want an app that offers location tracking. Similarly, when looking into a specific app, figure out whether its classes require you to have certain equipment on-hand, like dumbbells or a yoga mat.

Your goals: You should also think about your goals for using the app. Do you just want to get moving more often, or are there specific fitness goals (like running a certain speed or lifting a certain weight) that you want to achieve? Some apps allow you to personalize your goals or even connect with a personal trainer to help you meet them.

Budget: Lastly, know that there are workout apps for every budget — including free. Some require a monthly subscription to access, so take advantage of the free trials to determine if it’s worth the cost to you.

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Daxko Acquires Exercise.com, Expanding Its Boutique Fitness Tech

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Daxko Acquires Exercise.com, Expanding Its Boutique Fitness Tech
The deal comes amid a year of consolidation across the fitness software and payments space

Daxko, a software and payments provider, has added another piece to its growing fitness tech portfolio with the acquisition of Exercise.com, a gym management software company that focuses on boutique fitness studios.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The acquisition builds on Daxko’s recent expansion streak. In September, the company acquired Vision, a longtime software partner of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, extending its footprint to nearly 30% of Clubs nationwide. The deal was designed to reduce administrative burdens for club leaders while expanding access to Daxko’s member management and engagement tools. That move followed Daxko’s purchase of ARC, a platform supporting Jewish Community Centers.

“This acquisition reinforces our commitment to serving fitness businesses of every size and model, from independent studios to multi-location clubs,” Daxko CEO Jeff VanDixhorn said. “Exercise.com’s proven platform and team align perfectly with our strategy to help fitness organizations thrive while improving the lives of the people and communities they serve.”

Exercise.com will continue operating under its existing platform and team, with Daxko’s backing expected to speed innovation and scale. The companies said the goal is to more tightly link coaching, operations and payments in one data-driven system designed to help fitness businesses grow.

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“The future of boutique fitness belongs to the platforms that help owners run smarter, connect deeper and grow faster,” Exercise.com founder and CEO Joel Ohman said. “We’ve built a strong foundation for that vision, and joining Daxko, a recognized leader in fitness, gives us the reach, resources and go-to-market strength to take it further—bringing more value to fitness professionals and their members.”

The Daxko–Exercise.com acquisition adds to a growing list of fitness technology deals in 2025.

In July, Echelon Fitness acquired Fortë to scale its enterprise software platform, while in September, Xplor Technologies and Clubessential Holdings announced plans to merge, forming a multi-vertical global software and payments provider serving more than 130,000 customers across fitness, wellness and recreation.

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Upright Exercise Bike Market Future Business Opportunities 2025-2032 | Nautilus Inc., Brunswick Corporation, Core Health & Fitness LLC, True Fitness Technology Inc.

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Upright Exercise Bike Market Future Business Opportunities 2025-2032 | Nautilus Inc., Brunswick Corporation, Core Health & Fitness LLC, True Fitness Technology Inc.

Upright Exercise Bike Market

Upright Exercise Bike Market is estimated to be valued at USD 2.16 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3.29 Bn in 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% from 2025 to 2032.

The latest report from Coherent Market Insights examines the growth prospects of the Upright Exercise Bike Market from 2025 to 2032. This in-depth analysis covers industry size, market share, business trends, key growth factors, and regional forecasts. The report provides a comprehensive overview by integrating research findings, market assessments, and data from various sources. It explores crucial market dynamics, including drivers, restraints, challenges, and potential risks, while also identifying growth opportunities, emerging trends, financial insights, technological advancements, and innovations. Additionally, the report offers a competitive landscape analysis and regional market evaluation.

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➤ Top Companies Covered In This Report:

◘ Nautilus Inc.

◘ Brunswick Corporation

◘ Core Health & Fitness LLC

◘ True Fitness Technology Inc.

◘ Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.,

◘ Amer Sports Corporation

◘ Cybex International Inc.

◘ Technogym SpA

◘ Icon Health & Fitness Inc.

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By Product Type: Magnetic Resistance Upright Bikes, Felt Pad Resistance Upright Bikes, Electromagnetic Resistance Upright Bikes, Air Resistance Upright Bikes, Others

By End User: Health Clubs/Gym, Home Consumer, Others

By Distribution Channel: Online, Offline

By Price Range: Low, Medium, High

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• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)

• Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Rest of Europe)

• Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Rest of APAC)

• South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of SA)

• Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, Africa, Rest of MEA)

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