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Tuesday, September 4th, 2007Active Aging Week caps September with opportunities for older adults
What’s the secret to staying healthy and enjoying all the years of your life? For most people, the key is living an active life. There will be plenty of opportunities for older adults to find activities that benefit their health and well-being during Active Aging Week, […]
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Can-Fit-Pro Announces Delegates’ Choice Award Winners
Tuesday, September 4th, 2007Sandy Coffman, president of Programming For Profit, a speaking and consulting firm based in Bradenton, Florida, has won the Can-Fit-Pro Award for Lifetime Achievement award.
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Fitness Performance Standards Update: August 2007
Tuesday, September 4th, 2007Background
At the Can-Fit-Pro conference held in Toronto in August 2007, an open forum meeting was held for all those interested in an update to the work being done on the national review of the performance standards as they relate to the fitness industry. Patty Clark facilitated the meeting and the previous meeting held in June; […]
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Nautilus, Inc. Recognizes Passing of the Founder of Nautilus Equipment
Tuesday, September 4th, 2007Arthur Jones, who invented Nautilus training equipment in 1970, has died. Jones was a pioneer in strength training, where he employed Nautilus shell-shaped cams and also pioneered high intensity training techniques.
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Bally Files for Bankruptcy Protection in U.S.
Tuesday, September 4th, 2007
NEW YORK - Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp has filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling in recent years with membership declines and too much debt. The Chicago-based company and more than 40 affiliates filed for Chapter 11 protection from creditors on Tuesday with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan.
They listed $396.8 million of assets […]
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CMA awards Medal of Honour to David Patchell-Evans
Tuesday, September 4th, 2007“The CMA Medal of Honour recognizes personal contributions to advancing medical research and education,” said CMA president Dr. Colin McMillan. “David Patchell-Evans’ dedication to, and efforts on behalf of, helping scientists find a cause and cure for autism is nothing short of inspirational. He is a very worthy recipient of this award.”
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The Candid Manager - Olga Labaj, City of Pickering Kinesiologist
Tuesday, September 4th, 2007Lead from behind. Share information, wisdom and responsibility. Let your people shine, praise them and hold them accountable. I love it when staff are proud of an accomplishment and feel they have done it themselves. I feel good when I can be away from the office for several days and all is smooth – the interdependence my team has developed allows the operation to run independently.
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Consumer Article - Breaking Down Exercise Barriers
Tuesday, September 4th, 2007Download Print Version (105kb PDF)
No time for exercise? Too tired for sit-ups? Get moving with these tips and strategies.
By Barb Gormley
On the days that Nellie Samaro has been out with her lunch hour walking club, she’s at her best. “I feel great,” says the 50-year old payroll administer who commutes 60 minutes to and from […]
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