The ARX (Adaptive Resistance Exercise) machine uses artificial intelligence technology to create a more tailored and challenging workout that typically takes less time than a traditional workout. The pandemic has forced businesses to make years' worth of technological advances in a matter of months, and the fitness industry is no exception. Rochelle Collinwood, owner of Revolutionary Fitness Cali, operates equipment that uses artificial intelligence to regulate full-body workouts in as little as eight minutes. Collinwood, a Visalia native, moved to Fresno after spending time in the Bay Area as an athletic trainer. Collinwood is bringing cutting-edge gym technology to move the industry out of old habits.

The study provides preliminary data to support a nascent movement to utilize teleconcussion equipment at all school sporting events where neurologists or other concussion experts aren't immediately accessible. "I see teleconcussion being applicable anywhere in the world," said Dr. Bert Vargas, the study's lead author, who directs the sports neuroscience and concussion program at the O'Donnell Brain Institute at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Concussion awareness has moved to the mainstream of national dialogue in recent years, fueled by revelations that former NFL players suffered permanent damage to their brains due to repeated head impacts. Having personnel on hand to quickly identify and remove concussed players from games is an important part of protecting against such long-term injuries, Dr. Vargas said. But across the country -- and most notably in rural regions -- more than half of public high schools don't have athletic trainers available to spot such incidents, increasing the chances that a concussion could go unnoticed and perhaps be exacerbated by additional injuries.