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Sign Up for Email & Push Notifications

If you find yourself struggling to stay in the loop with everything new and exciting going on at iFIT, then signing up for email and push notifications may be the right solution for you. Whether you're constantly checking the iFIT Library with anticipation over an upcoming series, browsing the iFIT app to find your next series, or waiting to hear more about the next Challenge, then signing up for alerts from iFIT will work in your favor!

By signing up for email and push notifications, you'll be the first to hear about new iFIT features, monthly Challenges, new series, membership discounts, and more!

Sign Up for Email Notifications

To receive emails from iFIT, follow these steps:

Log in to your iFIT account on iFIT.com.
Go to “Settings," then click on "Preferences" under "Emails" to view your Email Preferences.
Make sure the following three boxes are ticked: Promotions and discounts, Essential updates and exciting feature announcements, and Monthly newsletter.

If your Email Preferences appear to be selected but you are experiencing issues receiving emails from iFIT, simply deselect and then reselect your preferences. This should resolve the problem.

Enable Push Notifications on Your Phone

To allow push notifications on your iOS device:

Go to your phone Settings.
Tap on "Notifications."
Tap on "iFIT."
Turn the toggle on to allow push notifications from iFIT.

To allow push notifications on your Android device:

Go to your phone Settings.
Tap on "Applications."
Tap on "Application manager."
Open the iFIT app to access "App notifications," where you can turn on your notifications.

If your mobile device is set to receive push notifications from iFIT, then you'll be the first to hear about upcoming Live Events, Challenges, and new series in the iFIT Library!

Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. iFIT assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article. Always follow the safety precautions included in the owner’s manual of your fitness equipment.

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People Need People: The Positive Effects of Socializing

As human beings, we are social creatures by nature. Instinctively, we don’t like feeling alone, and our bodies and brains actually function better when we are surrounded by others. We are basically wired to be social. If you were to google “why humans need humans” or anything along those lines, you’ll find a plethora of articles explaining why social connections and friendships are vital to our health and well-being. Outside of our family units, when we have friends we can lean on, laugh with, cry with, and talk to, we are nourishing ourselves physically, mentally, and emotionally. We need that connectivity not only to survive, like this article suggests, but to thrive. Whether you’re someone who prefers to have just a few really close pals, or you’re a social butterfly with a lot of friends, at the end of the day, we need those relationships. Here are the top three reasons we need friendships in our lives! Friendships improve our health Research has shown that having strong social connections is vital to our health. For starters, it can reduce stress levels, ward off depression and suicide, lower the risk of dementia, heart disease, and cancer, as well as boost our immune system...and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. It’s also easier to exercise and live a healthier lifestyle when you have the support of friends and family. Friends extend our life expectancy Aside from improving our overall health, maintaining friendships can also add years to our lives—just like regular exercise, healthy eating habits, and not smoking. Multiple studies have found that people who have positive relationships with their family, friends, and community are happier and tend to live longer. Some studies have even gone as far to conclude that social belongingness is just as important as physical survival needs, such as food and shelter. Friends make life more fun This might not be a mind-blowing revelation, but friends bring an abundant amount of happiness to our lives. While I’m sure you can find enjoyment doing certain things solo, I’d argue that most things are more fun when you do it with someone else. There’s an unexplainable joy that comes from sharing experiences with people we care about. Studies have shown, including this one conducted back in 2011, that having meaningful social relationships affects our neurobiological endogenous opioid system (think endorphins), triggering the part of the brain that makes us feel good. Simply put, connecting and interacting with our friends gives us happy feelings. Ever caught up with an old friend, then felt really good afterwards? Those are your endorphins kicking in, telling you that what you just did is healthy for your emotional and physical health! So, no matter what stage of life you’re in, make it a priority to get out and do things with your friends. Whether it’s a quick phone call or grabbing lunch, keep your friends close and remember to have fun!

Sign Up for Email & Push Notifications

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