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The Five C’s of Successful
Fitness Entrepreneurs
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
by Jim Labadie
After interacting with some of the most financially successful fitness professionals in North America, the differences between them and the typical trainer (struggling to stay afloat) have become very evident.
Here’s what the best-of-the-best have going for them:
1. Confidence When they talk people listen. They are not wishy-washy with anything they say. Their messages […]
Popularity: 35% [?]
New Children’s Wellness Program Launches
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009TORONTO – Rogers Media, AstraZeneca Canada and Physical and Health Education Canada (PHE Canada) have introduced a school-based children’s wellness initiative called At My Best. The program addresses three key areas of wellness-physical, nutritional and emotional-and empowers teachers, parents and caregivers to inspire and motivate children and their families to make healthier choices today and […]
Popularity: 33% [?]
Colin Milner Participates in World Economic Forum
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009VANCOUVER – Colin Milner, founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), will be participating in The World Economic Forum’s Network of Global Agenda Councils for the second year. Milner created ICAA in 2001 to support professionals who develop wellness and fitness facilities and services for adults over 50. Milner will share […]
Popularity: 33% [?]
Regulations for trans fats necessary, says Heart and Stroke Foundation
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009OTTAWA – The Heart and Stroke Foundation supports Pat Martin, member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre, in a call for the federal government to regulate trans fats.
After the release of the Trans Fat Task Force Report in June 2007, Health Canada gave the food industry two years to reduce the amount of heart-clogging trans fat […]
Popularity: 32% [?]
Cancer Survivors: Exercise Guidelines Coming
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009INDIANAPOLIS – New exercise guidelines are being developed that will give cancer survivors a comprehensive plan on how to safely start or maintain a physical activity program – and, in turn, enjoy a higher quality of life after battling the disease.
The guidelines are being spearheaded by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Leading experts […]
Popularity: 33% [?]
Do You Look for Potential or Cultural Fit?
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009by Brenda Abdilla
Heard of Miley Cyrus, star of the Disney hit show Hannah Montana? Cyrus was listed as one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in The World, and Forbes magazine ranked her #35 on “The Celebrity 100″ list with personal earnings of over $25 million in 2008. However, Cyrus almost didn’t get hired […]
Popularity: 24% [?]
Health Clubs Report Q1 Declines, Growth Over Q4 ‘08
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009BOSTON - Statistics from The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association’s (IHRSA) “2009 First Quarter Index” show that the financial performance of commercial health clubs struggled in the first quarter of 2009 relative to the first quarter of 2008. The sample included 18 leading U.S. health and sports club companies, representing a total of 530 […]
Popularity: 24% [?]
