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Experts Expose Ten Excuses to Avoid Exercise
Monday, January 4th, 2010BOSTON, MA – After the holiday season stakes its claim on the nation’s eating and exercise habits, health clubs across the country are urging you to “Take Back Your Health” with a no-excuses approach to fitness.
The International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association’s (IHRSA), 6th Annual ‘I Lost It at the Club!’ program, running from January […]
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Fit Vs. Fat: New Research Sheds Light On Debate
Monday, January 4th, 2010INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Weight loss doesn’t equal true fitness, says a new study in the January issue of the journal of the American College of Sports Medicine., Thirty-six overweight non-obese adults participate in one of three programs: diet alone, diet plus exercise, or a weight-maintenance program (control group). Over six months, the diet-only and weight […]
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Americans Won’t Live Longer Even Though They’ve Quit Smoking
Monday, January 4th, 2010ANN ARBOR, MI – If obesity trends continue, the negative effect on the health of the U.S. population will overtake the benefits gained from declining smoking rates, according to a study by The University of Michigan and Harvard researchers published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine.
“Obesity plays a large role in life expectancy,” […]
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Cruise Ship Partners with Life Fitness
Monday, January 4th, 2010SCHILLER PARK, Ill. – Royal Caribbean International has introduced the Oasis of the Seas, the largest cruise ship to ever set sail. It boasts 2,700 staterooms, 16 passenger decks, 24 elevators, 21 swimming pools and whirlpools and a plethora of entertainment and dining options. Oasis of the Seas presents guests with many at-sea firsts, such […]
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IHRSA Releases the IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report: Health Club Activity Usage, Trends, & Analysis
Monday, January 4th, 2010BOSTON – The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has released the IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report, which provides detailed insight into the metrics, participation trends and demographics of both member and non-member consumers in American fitness facilities.
The Report includes demographics, income, membership history, attendance, equipment usage, activity participation rates, in addition to health […]
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Les Mills and Feds Close Down Piracy Ring
Monday, January 4th, 2010AUSTRALIA – In cooperation with U.S. federal authorities, Les Mills International has broken up a North Carolina-based group that traded in counterfeit versions of Les Mills group fitness trademarks and resources.
“We took this action to protect the interests of all of our partners around the world – our agents, club licensees, licensed instructors and consumers,” […]
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Copyright Board of Canada Requires More Clubs to Support FIC
Monday, January 4th, 2010The Fitness Industry Council of Canada is petitioning the Copyright Board to act on behalf of the fitness industry in Canada and is in critical need of your support.
In a November 25th 2009, decision, the Copyright Board of Canada commented on the participation rate of FIC members in responding to the NRCC’s interrogatories. In […]
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Fitness World Now Steve Nash Fitness World
Monday, January 4th, 2010VANCOUVER – B.C. fitness chain Fitness World announces that it has become part of the Steve Nash Sports Club brand and that its clubs will now be known as Steve Nash Fitness World.
This acquisition positions the Steve Nash Sports Club as the largest fitness brand in British Columbia, offering its members 15 fitness destinations. […]
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