Manziel No. 1 in sales

Jersey boys: Manziel leads NFL in merchandise sales; Texans star falls out of top 10

Looks like Johnny Manziel's famous "show me the money" finger-rubbing gesture can be at least partially justified: The Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback is the NFL's reigning merchandise king.

The former Texas A&M star's new garb emblazoned with No. 2 outsold all other league jerseys during the first quarter of officially licensed league sales, according to the NFL Players Association. It marks the first time a Browns players has led shirt sales since the NFL began counting in 2001, according to USA Today.

The former Texas A&M star's new garb emblazoned with No. 2 outsold all other league jerseys during the first quarter of officially licensed league sales.

The Browns' second-string quarterback's official jerseys snag about $100 each, while T-shirts are less expensive.

Manziel's brand includes five Manziel-specific T-shirt designs by Nike and a variety of other jerseys through licensed dealers. The Nike line also include a women's shirt with the words "My MANziel."

For sales from March 1 through May 31, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt ranked No. 6 and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant ranked No. 8 in jersey sales. However both dropped out of the top 10 for the most recent reporting period from April 1 - July 17.

Openly gay athlete Michael Sam zoomed to No. 6 on the list after the NFL draft in early May.

Here's the list for top 10 jersey sellers in the NFL (April 1 - July 17):

1. Johnny Manziel, Cleveland Browns
2. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks
3. Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers
4. Richard Sherman, Seattle Seahawks
5. Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos
6. Michael Sam, St. Louis Rams
7. Tom Brady, New England Patriots
8. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
9. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
10. 12th Fan, Seattle Seahawks

Sales for period March 1 - May 31:

1. Johnny Manziel, Cleveland Browns
2. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks
3. Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers
4. Richard Sherman, Seattle Seahawks
5. Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos
6. J.J. Watt, Houston Texans
7. Marshawn Lynch, Seattle Seahawks
8. Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys
9. Tom Brady, New England Patriots
10. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

The list is based on total overall sales of all licensed products from online and traditional retail outlets as reported by more than 70 NFLPI licensees such as Nike, VF Imagewear, Fanatics, Outerstuff, Fathead, McFarlane Toys, Oyo Sportstoys, Bleacher Creatures, Forever Collectibles and Photo File. Licensed product categories include men’s, women’s and youth game jerseys and T-shirts, player murals, figurines, matted and framed photos, bobbleheads, drinkware, jewelry and electronic device accessories, among others.

Houston Texans' No. 99, J.J. Watt, fell out of the Top 10 best jersey sellers after the NFL draft.

Photo by © Michelle Watson CultureMapSNAP.com

Houston Texans' No. 99, J.J. Watt, fell out of the Top 10 best jersey sellers after the NFL draft.

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Women-centered workout studio reveals first two Houston locations

A group of workout maps in the Pvolve Houston Memorial Location.

Photo courtesy of Pvolve Houston Memorial

Pvolve offers its low-impact, resistance training in two new Houston locations.

A fitness studio with exercises tailored to women's bodies is coming to Houston. Pvolve has announced two studios Houston-area outposts, one in Town and Country Village (12850 Memorial Drive, Suite 1115, Houston, TX 77024) opening on August 23 and a Galleria studio slated to open in early fall 2025.

“We’re thrilled to bring Pvolve to Houston,” Houston franchisee Hanh To said in a statement. “Our method will provide Houstonians with a unique, results-driven workout that’s currently not available to the city’s growing population of wellness-minded women.”

Founded in 2017 and endorsed by actress Jennifer Aniston, Pvolve is a women-first workout studio defined by low impact movements that mimic everyday life needs. Using resistance bands and a specially-designed pilates ball (called a P.ball), clients are guided through motions tailored to muscle sculpting, weight loss, or general fitness. Classes take place on a customized mat that resembles a hopscotch grid, allowing for precise placements.

The workouts are built around helping women move the way they do in everyday life — like reaching, twisting, bending, and standing up, a representative explains. Workouts are designed to build strength, improve posture, and help prevent pain, especially in the hips, knees, and back.

One of the things that makes Pvolve stand out is their holistic approach to women's fitness at all stages of life. The exercises are designed to be safe and effective for pregnancy, menopause, and even conditions like endometriosis that can make it painful to bend or stretch in traditional exercise classes. Sessions are offered both in studio and through the Pvolve virtual classroom. Users report that the style works particularly well with people who are recovering from injuries and who may have trouble with other exercise programs.

The Town and Country Village location is throwing an opulent grand opening party on Saturday, August 23 from 11:30 am to 1 pm to introduce the brand to Houstonians. Mimosas, light bites from Relish, and a trial workout will be provided for $65. As the studio also sells workout gear, representatives from Lululemon will be on site to show off outfits while Kendra Scott hosts a raffle for her Color Bar jewelry collection. Packaged meals from MyFitFoods, juices from JuiceLand, and a giveaway from Thrive Drip Spa will also be part of the festivities.

Prospective clients will have a chance to meet the new head trainer for the Town and Country Village location, Ally Cagle. A former figure skater with a B.S. in Nutrition and Health from the University of Arkansas, she'll be on hand to guide people through the Pvolve fitness techniques. More information about the Galleria location will be announced closer to launch.

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