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An Urgent Invitation to Gym Owners and Fitness Professionals In Ontario
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010Come to Queen’s Park, Toronto on May 19th and tell the Government of Ontario to Stop the HST Fitness Tax
A Tax On Fitness Is A Tax On Good Health!
On July 1, 2010, the Ontario Government will harmonize the Provincial Sales Tax with the federal GST to form a new Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Under […]
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Canadian Kids Get Failing Fitness Grade
Monday, May 3rd, 2010Active Healthy Kids Canada report gives ‘F’ for 4th straight year
In its sixth annual report card, Active Healthy Kids Canada assigned an “F” for physical activity levels for the fourth consecutive year.
- Currently, 20% of boys aged 5-10 years and 15% of boys aged 11-14 years are meeting the guidelines, but only 5% of […]
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How to Spot a Liar in an Interview
Monday, May 3rd, 2010Did you ever wonder to yourself, “Could this person be real?” during an interview. If so, congratulations- you are paying attention to your internal cues and that makes you a highly advanced interviewer. Many hiring managers are so busy talking about the position, the company (and themselves) that they miss the subtle red flags […]
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Childhood Obesity Spreading South of the Border
Monday, May 3rd, 2010Mexican health officials say overeating and poor dietary habits have contributed to a fast-rising childhood obesity rate, behind only the United States for highest in the world. One-quarter of all school-age Mexicans, and more than one-third of adolescents, are overweight or obese. More than two-thirds of adults are too heavy.
Mexico, whose biggest food worry […]
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U.S. Health Club Industry Records Solid Performance in 2009
Monday, May 3rd, 2010Reports $19.5 Billion in Revenue, Up Two Percent; Member & Facility Metrics Hold Steady
BOSTON, MA - March 31, 2010 - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today that U.S. health club industry performance remained consistent in 2009, despite slow economic conditions and rising unemployment. Total industry revenues increased by two percent to […]
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ACSM Educates Doctors about Exercise is Medicine
Monday, May 3rd, 2010“The life expectancy of someone in their 80s who exercises is the same as someone in their 60s who doesn’t,” said Adrian Hutber, vice president, Exercise is Medicine™, at a recent monthly meeting of the Dougherty County Medical Society in Albany, Georgia. As part of Exercise is Medicine™, Hutber’s goal was to educate physicians and […]
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10 Funny Fitness Ads from the UK
Monday, May 3rd, 2010Found these on the Internet…they are from a few years ago but I thought you’d like them.
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