Innovate Utah NEW IDEAS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM UTAH COMPANIES

Logan-based global fitness and well-being subscription technology company iFit has introduced its first-ever prenatal and postpartum workout series. The original programming was created by iFit trainer and women’s fitness icon Kayla Itsines. Itsines also founded the iFit app Sweat. Filmed during Itsines’ second trimester of pregnancy, it is now live on the iFit platform for use with the company’s interactive hardware, including the ProForm and Nordic Track treadmill equipment.{mprestriction ids="1,3"}

Itsines is the headline trainer for 83 iFit workouts within the 11 new pregnancy series working with iFit trainers BreeAnna Cox, Desi Bartlett and Shannon Cooper. The series focuses on building strength, endurance, flexibility and mindfulness in all three trimesters of pregnancy as well as the postnatal period. The iFit Pregnancy Treadmill Walking Series with Itsines was shot on location in Utah in a multi-part program. Hawaii is the location for Barlett’s Prenatal Yoga and Meditation series.

“I am excited to share the real-time journey of my pregnancy with the iFit and Sweat communities,” said Itsines. “This is the most important program I’ve released because of my responsibility as a trainer and as a woman. I know how lost and confused I felt through pregnancy regarding exercising, and I don’t want anyone to feel like that.”

Itsines created the programming exclusively for iFit, leading a multi-part walking series for NordicTrack treadmills, and a “bump-friendly” bootcamp using bodyweight and light dumbbells. Her walking series focuses on four steady-state walks specifically designed with pregnant women in mind for any stage of their pregnancy, with the approval of a healthcare provider. Her strength series offers four workouts for pregnant women to continue to strength -train throughout their pregnancy progression.

Apex Biologix, a Woods Cross-based provider of orthobiologics, has introduced its XCELL PC (protein concentrator) kit. Using components of platelet-poor plasma, the XCELL PC kit allows for increased concentration of beneficial proteins, with easier use and reduced processing time compared to earlier processes, the company said. The process makes significant increases in the retention of platelet-derived growth, beneficial in reduction of inflammation and pain or the suppression of joint degeneration by inactivation of destructive enzymes. “With nearly 30 million Americans suffering from osteoarthritis, physicians desperately need tools to promote healing and reverse painful degeneration. We are excited to announce the launch of the XCELL Protein Concentration filter with its revolutionary design to maximize recovery of a wide range of proteins found in plasma,” said Troy Openshaw, president of Apex Biologix.

HempLucid, a provider of plant-based wellness supplements based in Provo, has launched a line of Mushroom Gummies, which combine functional mushrooms with hemp for improving focus, sleep and stress. The vegan, gluten-free mushroom gummy products include Reishi, known for its antioxidant effects, and Lion’s Mane, found to improve mood and sleep maladies. The mushrooms work in concert with hemp cannabinoids like CBN, known for its calming effects; Delta-9, a mood lifter; and CBD, known to reduce inflammation. “Our customers optimize their life and their performance naturally. Functional mushrooms and hemp are powerful partners in their restorative journey,” said HempLucid CEO Nathan Beckham. “We are in a new era of functional wellness. Mushrooms and hemp are the heroes of healing, and we’re proud to bring them to consumers across the United States.”

Lion Energy, a marketer of eco-friendly power solutions designed for energy independence, has introduced Lion Trek, the company’s smallest solar generator with multiple outputs, including an AC outlet. Weighing approximately two pounds, the Lion Trek provides 150 watts of energy and can power devices like smartphones, laptops, lamps and televisions. With two USB ports and the AC outlet, the Lion Trek can charge multiple items at a time. “Offering an AC outlet on a compact solar generator multiplies the types of devices that can now be charged on-the-go,” said Frank Davis, CEO of Lion Energy. “While expanding the number of electronic devices you can now charge up while camping or traveling off the grid, the Lion Trek is also a great option to ensure some light at home during a power outage.”

Myriad Genetics, a Salt Lake City-based provider of genetic testing, has announced the launch of UroSuite, a comprehensive suite of genetic risk assessment tests that cover every stage of prostate cancer care. UroSuite includes Myriad’s Prolaris prostate cancer test, MyRisk hereditary cancer test, BRACAnalysis CDx and Precise tumor molecular profile test. The combination of tests provides integrated genetic insights and makes it easier to tailor therapy and clinical trial selection for patients. “Today’s launch of UroSuite reinforces Myriad Genetics’ commitment to advancing health and well-being for all through a set of testing solutions for prostate cancer care, best-in-class support and access to genetics and cancer specialists,” said Paul J. Diaz, president and CEO of Myriad Genetics. “We continue to build on our efforts to elevate our products to their full potential.”

ShareMy.Health, a digital healthcare company based in Salt Lake City, has launched the new SMH Mental Wellbeing platform, a measurement-based, collaborative care platform for behavioral health that integrates therapy, data science, personalized content and clinical tools. The tool is a secure platform for electronic, medical-record sharing based on a proprietary healthcare privacy architecture. The platform provides one place to go for better engagement and anonymous or fully detailed analytics.  “Behavioral health is very complex and attempts to treat it can’t focus solely on siloed therapy, self-care, medication management and technology solutions,” said Galen Murdock, founder and CEO of ShareMy.Health. “Successful solutions that integrate behavioral health treatment with digital tools will always complement each other and never lessen the hands-on care from a provider that is absolutely essential for a successful health outcome.”

Park City-based Supplemental Health Care, a healthcare staffing provider that connects nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals with current job openings, has announced the launch of its new mobile app, SHC WeConnect. The company said the app has the resources to support healthcare professionals through every step of the job search. SHC WeConnect will also include salary transparency and instant alerts for custom-tailored job matching. It will also help active healthcare employees to track the submission of their applications in real time and complete applications, compliance and timecards. “As a company that truly cares about its healthcare professionals, Supplemental Health Care will continue to improve the SHC WeConnect app to make working with SHC more accessible and customizable for employees and job seekers,” a Supplemental Health Care company release said.

Provo-based home automation company Vivint Smart Home has launched the new Water Sensor Experience. This monitoring service will help significantly lower the costs of water emergencies by alerting customers of a leak and enabling connections to a water emergency cleanup service as soon as a water loss event is detected. Once a water event is detected, Vivint will immediately send an automated email to the customer, notifying them of the water leak and providing them with a link to be connected with a water cleanup service. “We’re excited to offer our customers access to critical water response services that have the potential to significantly reduce damage and loss costs, especially as speed to recognize and mitigate water damage is essential to reducing losses,” said Ron Davies, chief insurance officer at Vivint.{/mprestriction}