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Ontario’s New COVID-19 Restrictions Include Closing Gyms
Ontario will tighten up restrictions after COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Ontario has announced that there will be more restrictions put in place due to COVID-19. Cases have continued to rise as different variants are being discovered and this has caused a new plan to be put in place. Ontario government says that it will return to a modified Step 2 plan of reopening.
This plan is centered around the limitation of social gathering, including closing down gyms. This does not include athletes training for the Olympics, Paralympics, or select professional and elite amateur sports.
The new restrictions went into effect on Wednesday. All schools moved to remote learning on Wednesday and this will continue until at least January 17. Also, those who are vaccinated under 12 years old will only be required to quarantine for five days when they contract COVID-19. If they continue to have symptoms, they must continue to isolate until they reach 24 hours of being symptom-free.
This decision comes after cases continue to rise. In December, Ontario decided to limit indoor dining to 50% capacity and set a curfew of 11 P.M. Below, you can find the full list of restrictions that have been put into place.
Ontario’s New COVID-19 Restrictions
Indoor dining at restaurants and bars closed.
Only outdoor dining, takeout, drive through and delivery permitted.
Social gathering limits reduced to five people indoors and 10 people outdoors.
Retail stores, malls, public libraries and personal care services limited to 50 per cent capacity.
Saunas, steam rooms and oxygen bars closed.
Capacity at weddings, funerals and religious services limited to 50 per cent capacity per room.
Outdoor services must have two-metre distancing between all attendees.
Employees must work remotely unless their work requires them to be on site.
Gyms and other indoor recreational sport facilities closed, except athletes training for the Olympics and Paralympics and certain professional and elite sports leagues.
Outdoor facilities are permitted but with a 50 per cent capacity limit on spectators.
Museums, galleries, zoos, science centres, historic sites, amusement parks, festivals and other attractions closed.
Outdoor establishments allowed with restrictions and capacity limits.
Indoor meeting and event spaces closed with limited exceptions, except those with outdoor spaces, which can operate with restrictions.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, different areas are making decisions on how to handle it. For Ontario, they have moved quickly and have taken some major steps. It will be interesting to see if anything else comes out of this decision.
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Los Angeles Now Requires Proof Of Vaccine For Indoor Activities, Including Gyms
Los Angeles is tightening up on protocols as the winter months approach.
Los Angeles might not be requiring citizens to get vaccinated from COVID but there are certain ways to persuade them and this includes tightening up restrictions. On Monday, the city began a mandate where a proof of vaccination is needed to enter restaurants, movie theaters, malls, salons, and yes — gyms.
This expands on an original mandate where vaccination proof was only required when entering bars, lounges, nightclubs, breweries, wineries, and distilleries. This is now one of the nation’s strictest vaccine mandates. This means verification is required at more locations within the city’s limits that other areas.
Below, you can find a full list of indoor residents where it is necessary to show proof of vaccination.
Bars, lounges, nightclubs, breweries, wineries
Restaurants, coffee shops, food courts, banquet halls
Gyms and fitness venues
Entertainment and recreation venues like movie theaters, malls and concert venues, sports arenas, convention centers, museums, bowling alleys, arcades, card rooms, play areas
Spas, nail salons, hair salons, barbershops
City of L.A. facilities
If you are not vaccinated, you must provide a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of entering an indoor area. Patrons will bellowed to go inside briefly if they need to use the bathroom, place an order or pick up an item. A mask must be worn while performing these tasks.
Later in the month, venues will be able to issue citations to those who do not follow protocols. A fine can be as much as $1,000 for a second violation and far more for multiple violations.
According to county data, 72% of L.A. county residents 12 years of age or older have been fully vaccinated. There are many different forms of proof that can be shown.
White CDC COVID-19 vaccination record card
Yellow World Health Organization vaccine card
Documentation of vaccination from a health care provide
A California Immunization Registry vaccination card
A digital vaccination record issued by California Department of Public Health
A digital vaccination record from an approved company like Healthvana, Carbon Health, CommonPass, CLEAR Health Pass or VaxYes.
When the mandate was passed, it was said that this was not a way to force patrons to get vaccinated in Los Angeles. They believe that if they do not want to get the vaccine, there are certain rules that must be followed. For those who do not want to receive the shot, this seems like it is going to be difficult to enter indoor areas.
Ultimately, this is the goal and Los Angeles has been tightening up in recent weeks. It will be interesting to see if there is a change in vaccination numbers or if any further protocols are coming from L.A.
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Flex Wheeler Released Form Hospital, Discusses Battle With COVID-19
Legendary bodybuilder details battle with COVID-19 after released from hospital.
It was not an easy road for Flex Wheeler but the bodybuilding legend has defeated COVID-19. Wheeler was recently released from the hospital and shared yet another update on his health. This time, it was not from a hospital bed but from his hotel in Orlando.
On Wednesday, Wheeler shared a 12-minute video where he shared details about how he contracted COVID-19 and his long battle with the virus. He began by explaining how he caught the virus in the first place.
Wheeler explains that he was in England for the 2021 Arnold Classic and this is where he caught the virus. Wheeler did not begin to experience symptoms until he was home and preparing to fly out to the Olympia. He returned home from England on Monday and was prepared to fly to Orlando on Wednesday.
“Wednesday on my flight, I just started feeling horrible. My body started aching and cranking and I remember, like, reaching for my lat, my trap and my arm cramped. Goddamn, you know. It feels like I’ve been working out but I haven’t worked out in a really long time. It just got worse,” Wheeler said.
“By the time i had gone up to my room wednesday, i just went straight to bed. i hardly left my room at all.”
“I was screaming in my sleep because I had such severe body aches.”
Flex Wheeler was preparing to work with production during the 2021 Olympia. He had competed in six Olympia competitions throughout his career with four top-three finishes, including three as a runner-up. Wheeler was victorious during the Arnold Classic four times. Wheeler has drawn plenty of praise from Arnold Schwarzenegger himself.
While Wheeler was not preparing to compete, he was still going to be part of the event. Instead, his symptoms continued to get worse and this is when he decided to do something about it.
“I woke up Friday at 5 in the morning and the entire bed was drenched again. I was like’ you know, you’re up here worried about your pride or being embarrassed and you’re gonna f around and die here in this damn hotel bed.’ So I called 911.”
Flex Wheeler met the emergency officers and he was diagnosed with COVID-19 at the hospital. This is where Wheeler remained and received treatment for several weeks.
Wheeler continued to explain how he felt worse each day and it began with his lungs. Wheeler underwent a kidney transplant in 2003. He retired from bodybuilding that same year in order to remain on top of his health. To this day, Wheeler is still medicated because of his condition.
The doctors explained to Wheeler that he would have to be taken off his kidney medication so that his lungs, which were deteriorating, could be treated properly.
“They told me they had to put my kidney at risk because my immune system had not come online yet to fight and that my lungs were getting worse and worse every time they take an X-ray or a CAT scan,” Wheeler explained.
“They would show me the scarring and the white tissue. They said ‘if you don’t get ahead of this curve, you’re going to be on a ventilator and it’s downhill from there.”
This was a decision that the doctors made to save Wheeler’s lungs. At the same time, some damage might have been done to his kidneys in the process. This was a decision that had to be made to keep Wheeler in his best interest.
Wheeler finished his video by thanking the doctors and medical staff that took care of him during his recovery.
“I’m just thankful for all the doctors, all the nurses, all the overwhelming messages that I got from all the internet mediums, and the outpour of love and respect and appreciation. It didn’t fall on deaf ears. I can never show you how much I appreciate that.”
Flex Wheeler expressed his excitement in returning home from Orlando. He will continue to monitor his health and improve from this moment on.
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IFBB And NPC Shows Being Rescheduled In Ireland Due To COVID-19 Restrictions
Bodybuilding shows in Ireland will be rescheduled due to COVID restrictions.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the sport of bodybuilding for a year and a half now. It has not stopped and seems like there is not much of an end in sight. While the sport has been able to see the biggest events happen, there are still some issues — especially regarding travel. Because of this, Musclecontest Ireland has been forced to make a move.
Brian Bullman posted a video on Instagram explaining some changes that will be happening. This includes contests being rescheduled to 2022 because of issues with travel. The Musclecontest Ireland was originally scheduled for Dec. 4 and will be moved to May 2022. The video can be seen on Musclecontest Ireland’s Instagram page.
“To all Irish and International NPC and IFBB pro athletes, it is with a heavy heart that we bring you this news. Due to the ever changing COVID regulations for both entering and leaving Ireland it has becoming increasingly more difficult to host an event of the magnitude that Musclecontest Ireland has.
In order to facilitate you, the athletes, with the best possible experience it has been decided that the 2021 Event will be pushed to May 2022 where we will be able to give you the experience and opportunities to compete at the highest levels that you’ve become accustomed to with Musclecontest International, the NPC Worldwide and the IFBB Professional League.”
This is something that has caused issues with some competitors getting into the United States for competition. William Bonac was unable to defend his title at the Arnold Classic and Nathan De Asha had some difficulties heading into the Olympia as well.
It is clear that this is something that has caused plenty of change already and there is even more upcoming out of Ireland.
“2022 will be bigger and better than ever, more sponsors, more events such and strongman, powerlfiting, Strict Curl, arm wrestling, martial arts and more.
We hope to see you all in 2022, bigger and better than ever.
Your Brothers in IronBrian BullmanTamer & Terrick El Guindy
Please continue to support those companies supporting Irish Bodybuilding, Musclecontest International, the NPC and IFBB Pro League”
Bullman is a former champion bodybuilder from Limerick, Ireland. Bullman has won seven championships in his home country and has continued to be an influential name in the sport. He has spent the better part of three decades within the sport, both as a competitor and a judge.
In the video, Bullman vows that 2022 will be a year full of even more excitement. This includes sponsors and business off stage along with events and powerlifting on stage. This is a move to keep competitors safe and make the process less strenuous moving forward.
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‘Screw Your Freedom’: Arnold Schwarzenegger Says Anti-Maskers Are ‘Schmucks’
Arnold Schwarzenegger did not hold back about masks in a recent interview.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is known as the greatest bodybuilder of all-time. When he speaks, the bodybuilding world listens but he has expanded over the years to movies and politics. In a recent interview, he did not hold back about his opinion on those who choose not to wear a mask.
Schwarzenegger sat down with CNN’s Bianna Golodryga and shared a clip on his Twitter and YouTube page. In the video, Schwarzenegger is not holding back with his opinions on anti-maskers.
“There is a virus here. It kills people and the only way we prevent it is: get vaccinated, wear masks, do social distancing, washing your hands all the time, and not just to think about, ‘Well my freedom is being kind of disturbed here.’ No, screw your freedom,” Schwarzenegger said.
“You have the freedom to wear no mask — but you know something? You’re a schmuck for not wearing a mask. Because you are supposed to protect your fellow Americans around you.”
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused plenty of conversation and debates. This stretched from re-opening businesses to the vaccine to masks. There have been plenty of opinions floated around and comparisons made. Schwarzenegger decided to use traffic lights as his way to blend the topic together.
“We put the traffic light at the intersection so someone doesn’t kill someone else by accident,” Schwarzenegger said. “You cannot say, ‘No one is going tell me that I’m going to stop here at this traffic light here, I’m going to go right through it.’ Yeah, then you kill someone else and then it is you’re doing.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger has been vocal about the virus since the beginning and has urged people to listen to the professionals. This is why he has been following guidelines and asking those to do the same.
“There’s no one that knows more about a bicep than I do because I studied this issue for 50 years and the same is also with the virus. The people out there, the experts, they study this year after year,” Schwarzenegger said.
Schwarzenegger served as the Governor of California from 2003 to 2011. Back in June, he took to Twitter to applaud the job the state was doing to enforce masks.
This is 100% the right move. This will help us beat this terrible virus. The science is unanimous – if we all wear masks, we slow down the spread and can reopen safely. It’s not a political issue. Anyone making it a political issue is an absolute moron who can’t read. https://t.co/N0FmCwDU5w
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) June 18, 2020
Arnold Schwarzenegger continued by saying that “anyone making it a political issue is an absolute moron who can’t read.”
This will likely not be the last time that Schwarzenegger makes a public statement on the issue of masks. Right now, there is no doubt about which side the iconic bodybuilder stands on.
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Covid-19: Advices to Steroid Users
If you think a visit to the gym during the Covid period is a breeze, think again. Not now, not before a lasting solution for the virus is found. Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc worldwide. People no longer have the luxury of working out in groups or visiting public gyms. Like everyone else, Steroid users are not sure of the relationship between the virus and the drugs they take. Luckily for people already using steroids, you may have found a solution already. Instead, your body may be in a position to fight the virus, thanks to particular strains of corticosteroids. Medical experts are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to find solutions for Covid-19. That means exploring a range of treatment options, including possible treatment with systemic corticosteroids.
Steroids help people treat a range of conditions, specifically to manage pain and inflammation. However, most of the steroids used today are for bodybuilding, fitness, and performance enhancement purposes.
Corticosteroids and Covid-19 Management: Dexamethasone
The World Health Organization has conducted several types of research on the effectiveness of steroids in managing Covid-19. The findings are inconclusive yet, but there is hope that steroids could help manage the virus better than traditional medicine. The most significant advantage of using corticosteroids for Covid treatment is that they have fewer side effects than regular clinical medication.
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