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Featured media coverage, highlighting yes2next’s mission to help people stay active at any age.

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Aging gracefully through an active life | Morning in America

12/09/2021
Mother-daughter duo, 80-year-old Akio Sokolowski and 57-year-old April Hattori, are helping people say yes to the next chapter of life -- whatever that may be. It's motivating them to live an active life, exercise more, and together they're showing others do the same.
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Aging and Awesome

yes2next Featured on Aging and Awesome!

04/18/2021
April and Aiko join Aging and Awesome to share the story behind yes2next — starting with a chair workout and growing into a global senior-fitness community. They talk about staying active during quarantine, inspiring seniors worldwide, and how meaningful the comments and connections have become.
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ABC Channel13 Action News (KTNV)

13 Action News Spotlights yes2next

04/12/2021
Henderson personal trainer April Hattori moved senior workouts online when gyms closed and teamed up with her 80-year-old mom, Aiko. Together they created the YouTube channel yes2next with simple, effective at-home routines — and their most popular video has over a million views.
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CBS Channel 8 News (KLAS)

yes2next featured on KLAS 8 News Now

04/12/2021
April Hattori and her mom Aiko share how yes2next began and why senior-specific workouts matter. Their mission is to help older adults feel seen, stay strong, and keep moving with easy-to-follow routines at home.
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FOX5 Las Vegas (KVVU)

FOX5 Las Vegas Spotlights yes2next!

03/09/2021
April Hattori and her 80-year-old mom, Aiko, are spotlighted during Women’s History Month for their YouTube channel yes2next. Their workouts help seniors build strength, prevent falls, and stay independent — and YouTube even featured their channel on the homepage as “Creator on the Rise.”
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NBC Channel 3 News (KSNV)

KSNV News 3 Las Vegas Features yes2next!

03/13/2021
yes2next was featured on Las Vegas, NV local Channel 3 news with Alexis Goree, highlighting April Hattori and her 80-year-old mom Aiko and their mission to help seniors stay active with simple at-home workouts during the pandemic.
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