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American Chain Expanding into Australia: 350 New Clubs Expected
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008HASTINGS, Minn. – Anytime Fitness, Inc. has reached an agreement with fitness industry veterans Justin McDonell and Jacinta McDonell Jimenez that will see them serve as master franchisees for Australia and New Zealand. McDonell and Jimenez plan to open 350 Anytime Fitness clubs in Australia within the next five years, including at least five clubs […]
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Six Things to do After Closing the Personal Training Sale
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008by Jim Labadie
Most personal trainers want to do one thing as soon as someone hands them money for personal training -run!
They’re so afraid their clients will change their minds, they will do just about anything to get the heck out of there. But there is much to do once a sale has been closed and […]
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Consumer Article - Step Up!
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008Download PDF Version (120kb PDF)
By Barb Gormley
Pedometers are getting people hooked on walking.
Three evenings a week, Roslyn Hayes grabs her MP3 player, snaps on her pedometer and steps out the door for a brisk evening walk. The combination of upbeat music and the positive feedback from her step counter has her hooked on walking. “Wearing […]
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Germany Launches Anti-Obesity Program
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
BERLIN - The German government has unveiled a $47 million (US) program to improve the health of German children and adults, its health ministry said.
“This can only work if we anchor healthy behaviour and prevention in our social values, which is something that has been important to us for a long time,” Health Minister Ulla […]
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Candid Manager - Helen Vanderburg, Heavens Fitness, Calgary, Alberta
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Helen Vanderburg
Heavens Fitness
Calgary
www.heavensfitness.com
1. How did you become a fitness club owner?
I began my fitness journey in the world of athletics as a past world champion synchronized swimmer. After completing my degree in physical education from the University of Calgary, I began working as a fitness director for a private club. This gave me the […]
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One Step Closer to an Adult Fitness Tax Credit
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008FIC Travels to Washington and Ottawa
EDMONTON – On May 20, Brian Gilbank, association manager for Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC), flew to Washington D.C. to attend the International Health Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) 6th Annual Legislative Summit. This is a two-day event where IHRSA members, club owners and suppliers lobby their members of […]
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Study: Organized sports participation among children
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
OTTAWA – A smaller percentage of Canadian children participated regularly in organized sports activities in 2005 than in 1992, and the decline was larger for boys, according to a new study.
The study found that participation in sports rose with household incomes and the education levels of parents.
It also showed that sports participation rates among children […]
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NASM Offers Advanced Specializations To Chiropractors
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008CALABASAS, CA – The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a health and fitness solutions provider and fitness professional certification authority, announced it will now offer its signature Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) and Performance Enhancement Specialization (PES) advanced specializations to licensed chiropractors.
Chiropractors will be able to attend one-day conferences across the United States to obtain […]
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