Iraqigyms seeing spike in popularity May 20, 2009
Iraqi fitness clubs seeing spike in popularity - Fitness- msnbc ... Iraqi fitness clubs seeing spike in popularity. (MSNBC -- Health)
Iraqis don't spin, but fitness clubs are in May 20, 2009
Iraqis dont jog or spin, but fitness clubs are in. Baghdad's health club boom a sign country slowly emerging from isolation. (MSNBC -- International)
24 Hour Fitness expanding May 16, 2009
A fitness club plans to move into one of Hawai'i's two former Comp-USA stores on O'ahu, while the other has drawn interest from a number of potential tenants including a film studio and a supermarket. 24 Hour Fitness has leased the former CompUSA store at Pearl Highlands Center in Pearl City with plans to open the chain's ninth club in the state by the end of this year. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Pick an IT vendor carefully May 7, 2009
MyTrak Health System Inc., a Toronto company that offers a fitness-program management service through kiosks in fitness clubs, is launching a version of its service on the Web this spring. MyTrak turned to Fusepoint Managed Services Inc. of Toronto to host the system. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
LETTER: Wal-Mart area needs a second entry road May 6, 2009
Mike P wrote on May 5, 2009 8:34 PM:" What if it was part of a fitness club membership. Interchangable power modules. Pedals, a rowing machine, or an incline tread mill, could power the thing. Could have a marathon of a triathlon, all from the same quadcycle.Darn bureaucrats, can't even be green through innovative regression of combining concepts, without the man coming down to get his cut. Suppose every one will have to own their own, to transport their family of 4.2 in one pedal driven grocery... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Just Like A Bike May 2, 2009
Irving hopes fitness clubs will speedily follow on the same bike path. lect. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Watertown Crime Watch: Man charged with burglarizing Mt. Auburn Street home Apr 28, 2009
A witness called police after hearing the sound of glass breaking in the fitness club s parking lot. The witness then saw an approximately 6 foot tall man reach into a gray Volvo through a broken window. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Whitbread Says Profit Slumps, Premier Inn Business `Softened' in Recession Apr 28, 2009
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- , owner of the Premier Inn budget hotels, said full-year profit slumped as a gain from selling the David Lloyd fitness clubs wasnt repeated and fewer people stayed at its hotels amid the recession. Net income in the year ended Feb. 26 fell to 91. (Bloomberg -- UK)
$96,554: KCCF funds area dreams, visions with fourth award cycle Apr 28, 2009
"We're a 24/7 fitness club serving the north half of Kossuth County," Elaine Davis said. "We have participants from as young as 14-years-old to people as old as they want to be. We want our clients to be able to stay active on good equipment." Julie Wolf, Kossuth County Concert Association, received an $800 grant to enhance one of the concerts coming to Algona in November. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
A beauty with brawn Apr 18, 2009
She joined the fitness club and her job was to trim obese or overweight teens and prepare them for national service. Since she had access to the gym keys, Liew regularly let herself in, read books and trained on her own. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Up close with Carlsberg president Jorgen Buhl Rasmussen Apr 18, 2009
I go to fitness clubs and play tennis, he adds. I used to play badminton and football as a youth. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Curves members surprise food bank Apr 17, 2009
According to Osage Curves proprietor Bonnie Blake, the idea came from several members of the fitness club. When the entourage arrived at the food bank, Leo Chisholm, food dank coordinator, was overwhelmed. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
SOKO Fitness & Spa Group Announces Third Quarter FY2009 Financial Results Apr 16, 2009
HARBIN, China, April 15 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- SOKO Fitness & Spa Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SOKF), a leading operator of fitness clubs and spas in Northern China, announced its operating results for the fiscal third quarter ended February 28, 2009 ... SOKO Fitness & Spa Group, Inc., is a leading operator of fitness clubs and spas in Northeast China. (PR Newswire)
Tunes for an uptempo workout Apr 16, 2009
Kristy DiScipio, area group fitness director at Equinox Fitness Club, favors stadium rock for her workouts. You can never underestimate the positive effects of fist-pumping hair rock for cardio workouts, especially when the message is unflaggingly upbeat. (Boston Globe)
Cable TV Upfronts 2009: Bravo Delves Into Scripted Apr 15, 2009
The network also unveiled several series in development including docuseries' about florist to the stars Eric Buterbaugh and fashion designer and mother of six Laura Bennett; Secret Life of Supermodels; Jackie's Gym Takeover, which has trainer Jackie Warner as a Gordon Ramsay-esque fitness club savior; and Social Heights, about New York City high society. Previously announced series pick-ups include Chef Academy, chronicling chef Jean-Christophe Novelli's move to Los Angeles as he opens a... (Multichannel News)
Suspect's identity stuns an already reeling Tracy Apr 14, 2009
In December, for instance, a 16-year-old boy stumbled into a fitness club with a chain around his ankle and revealed he'd just escaped from his home, where he had allegedly been tortured. "I don't know how much more we can take in this community," said Jessica Tova of Tracy, who came to offer condolences at the mobile home park. (San Francisco Chronicle)
There's no such thing as a good sweat Apr 14, 2009
The day I joined a fitness club was the last time I set foot in the place ... After years of cajoling and guilt-mongering, Kathy persuaded me to join a fitness club. (Globe and Mail)
Free Massages on Tax Day Apr 13, 2009
Branded "The Best Daily Massage," HydroMassage is an amenity that has become increasingly popular in spas, fitness clubs, salons, and chiropractic clinics ... Our customers operate HydroMassage in chiropractic offices, fitness clubs, tanning salons, beauty salons, day and medical spas, hotels, malls, corporate centers, for personal use and more. (PR Newswire)
New Rec Center wall will mimic real thing Apr 12, 2009
But McCormick doesnt worry that the novelty will usurp the audience from other fitness clubs. Our idea is just to give people the opportunity where they begin to exercise. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Surgical Sales Representative Apr 11, 2009
Olympus also offers a number of other benefits and incentives, including:Competitive Total Compensation, Paid Holidays, Flexible Work Hours, Educational Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's), Health Savings Accounts, Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA's), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Vision Benefits, Short Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Parental Leave, Basic Life and Accidental Death mberment (ADurance, Supplemental and Family Life Insurance, Travel Accident Insurance,... (The Clarion-Ledger)
World-record setter, Lodi city supervisor Frank Beeler dies at 55 (2129) Apr 11, 2009
Young people were important to Beeler, who loved helping high school athletes who wanted to lift weights, said Dennis Kaufman, general manager of Twin Arbors Fitness Club. Beeler hammered it into youths that they didn't need to take drugs to build muscles. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Reebok hopes to launch fad Apr 9, 2009
Reebok and Cirque du Soleil (above) are working together to create more fun at fitness clubs with a program (below) that creates the sensation of flying. (Chitose Suzuki/Associated Press/File 2004). (Boston Globe)
COLUMN: No one's yet considered what could really stink about unisex bathrooms Apr 9, 2009
In Massachusetts, legislation is being debated to add gender identity and expression to the state s anti-discrimination laws, according to the AP. A group opposing the measure focuses on a provision that would allow any man who self-identifies as a woman access to women s restrooms, locker rooms, emergency shelters and fitness clubs. I understand why women wouldn t want a man in their locker room, for example. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Groups lobby for, against MA transgender bathrooms Apr 7, 2009
But a coalition opposing the measure is also having a news conference on Wednesday that will focus on a provision allowing any man who self-identifies as a women access to women's rest rooms, locker rooms, emergency shelters and fitness clubs and vice versa. A similar transgender rights proposal was recently defeated in New Hampshire over the bathroom issue. (Concord Monitor)
Coping with the recession Apr 3, 2009
Marie Dpiton, one of the owners of EnerG Women s Fitness Club in Cambria Heights, said she has reduced membership prices from $40 a month to a dollar a day in an effort to attract more customers. Since she lowered the prices in January, membership doubled. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
4 adults indicted in torture of teen in Tracy Apr 3, 2009
When they got home, the boy unlocked his shackles with the key, leaped over an 8-foot wall from the backyard of the home and limped into the In-Shape Sport fitness club. E-mail Henry K. Lee at. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Discover Your Fitness Personality Apr 2, 2009
Rectangles should join fitness clubs, like hiking or running groups, or take group fitness classes instead of exercising alone, Shelton advises. "Triangles" are the most competitive and driven of the five fitness personality types. (Newsmax)
Flames Prove Too Much For Panthers Mar 30, 2009
- The University of Illinois at Chicago won all six singles matches and all three doubles contests to claim a 7-0 win over the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Sunday morning at the Evergreen Racquet and Fitness Club. The Flames showed why they have won the last 11 Horizon League titles in cruising to the victory in their league opener. (Uwmpanthers.com)
The world according to Garth Mar 27, 2009
(This was supposed to sound vaguely British and decidedly academic, but the Cambridge actually was and is a downtown Toronto fitness club that any male who loves to sweat and has the annual fees can join. . (Globe and Mail)
JJB sells gym unit to former boss Mar 26, 2009
JJB had denied reports it was at risk of going into administration if it could not sell the JJB Fitness Clubs. Stadium change. (BBC News -- Business)
Wigan's Whelan says Newcastle owner Ashley lacks class Mar 26, 2009
Reuters Published: March 26, 2009. Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan has launched a scathing attack on his Newcastle United counterpart Mike Ashley, accusing him of lacking class. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
FTSE seen opening higher Mar 26, 2009
The sportswear retailer said it has sold its fitness club business for 83. 4 million pounds and secured ongoing support from its banks, in a deal that was crucial to its survival. (International Herald Tribune)
SUPPORT GROUPS Mar 24, 2009
-Cardiac Fitness Club and Family Support Group for aerobics, volleyball and strength training meets Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Emerson-Gridley School, 816 Park Ave., North ... -Cardiac fitness club and family support group, supervised exercise program, low-impact aerobics and strength training, social support activities, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., Emerson-Gridley Elementary School, 816 North Park Ave. Free. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Ferrexpo Plc, JJB Sports Plc, Severn Trent Plc: U.K., Irish Equity Preview Mar 24, 2009
(JJB LN): is hoping to announce the purchase of JJBs fitness clubs today, after administrators unlocked funds from Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander, the reported. The shares dropped 0. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Barclays, BowLeven, JJB Sports, RBS, Vodafone: U.K., Irish Equity Preview Mar 23, 2009
(JJB LN): The sale of JJB Sports fitness clubs to founder David Whelan will probably be completed today even after Sports Direct International Plc attempted to block it, the Observer said, citing Whelan. The shares climbed 5. (Bloomberg -- UK)
The Big Picture (5) Mar 22, 2009
Plans have not changed for the 50-story structure being designed by architecture firm Skidmore, Owings l. The project would hold 330 units averaging 1,040 square feet, a 60,000-square-foot fitness club and an 8,000-square-foot retail space with an upscale mini-mart and a sports cafe and lounge. There would also be about 700 parking spaces. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Corazon put on market for $9.9M Mar 22, 2009
Failed fitness club and spa has drawn interest, but price may be high. Business First of Columbus - by. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Big UK retailers suffer Mar 20, 2009
It said on March 17 talks on the disposal of its 50-site fitness clubs business were continuing and revealed it was also looking at a number of other restructuring options. Reports have said it wants to dispose of 30 poorly performing stores and was considering an arrangement through which landlords would be asked to accept lower rent. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
More of this story Mar 18, 2009
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In Honor of Diabetes Alert Day, Silver&Fit Urges Older Adults to Reduce Their Risk Mar 18, 2009
Silver&Fit provides: a no-cost membership at a local participating fitness club, including use of cardiovascular equipment and weights, whirlpools, exercise classes, and saunas, where available; specialized senior exercise classes; access to an online health library, a quarterly newsletter and health monitors; a health store; and, support from Silver&Fit's toll-free member services hotline and Web site. Unless required by their health plans, Silver&Fit members pay no copays, coinsurance, or... (Primezone Releases)
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JJB Sports: The troubled sportswear retailer said that it had been given more time to secure the sale of its fitness clubs chain as its lending banks, including HBOS and Barclays, are thought to be owed about 60 million. James Fisher & Sons: The London-listed marine services group, based in Barrow-in-Fur-ness, beat forecasts with a 26 per cent rise in full-year profits to 24. (New York Post -- Business)
Equinox Fitness Clubs Grows With The Flow Mar 18, 2009
So it stands to reason that Equinox Fitness Clubs is still going strong despite these challenging economic times ... "There is still a strong demand for a state-of-the-art fitness clubs with highly skilled professionals, innovative programming and fair pricing." ... Equinox Fitness Clubs offers an integrated assortment of Equinox-branded programs, services and products, including strength and cardio training, group fitness classes, personal training, spa services/products, trainer... (PR Newswire)
Restaurant inspections Mar 16, 2009
Frontier Fitness Club, 500 S. Highway 80, 02/19/09, Excellent. G & F Pizza Parlor, 114 W. Fifth St., 10/10/08, Satisfactory. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Root Note now open downtown Mar 15, 2009
Anytime Fitness will open a 4,500-square-foot fitness club in several months next to Hk in the Crossing Meadows shopping center in Onalaska, franchise owners Teresa and Vincent Gibbs say ... It will be the third Anytime Fitness club owned by the Gibbses, who live in Farmington, Minn ... They opened their fitness club in Apple Valley, Minn. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Now it's the pioneering player manager who needs managing Mar 14, 2009
Nixon expanded his empire, with ventures into bars and a fitness club, mostly successful, and more recently in racing. In 2005, Alpha magazine ranked him in the top 40 most influential people in Australian sport. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
FTSE 100 Index Extends Biggest Weekly Gain Since January; Barclays Climbs Mar 14, 2009
5 after the Daily Telegraph reported the company is set to sell its fitness club to the units founder for 60 million pounds ($84 million) to 70 million pounds. JJB spokesman declined to comment on the Telegraph report. (Bloomberg -- UK)
POLICE LOG / March 2 to March 8 Mar 13, 2009
This is the vehicle that was stolen from Scituate Racquet and Fitness Club earlier today. Scituate K-9 en route, D1 notified. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
American Specialty Health Teams With Anytime Fitness to Promote Network Participation in Silver&Fit Healthy Aging Program Mar 12, 2009
Anytime Fitness is the largest co-ed fitness club in nation the with 24-hour access every day of the year ... And unique to Anytime Fitness are round-the-clock tanning and access to over 1000 Anytime Fitness clubs nationwide. (Primezone Releases)
JJB Sports considering offers for fitness clubs Mar 9, 2009
JJB Sports , the struggling British sportswear retailer, said on Monday it had received a number of second round offers for its fitness clubs business. "The board is currently considering the terms of these offers with its advisers and its lending banks," it said, cautioning there was no certainty a deal would be done. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
FTSE may open higher Mar 9, 2009
The sportswear retailer is considering a possible private equity-backed takeover bid for its Fitness Clubs unit, the Sunday Telegraph newspaper reported. PARTNERS GROUP GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES. (International Herald Tribune)
Namedropper 3-8-09 Mar 8, 2009
Amanda Butz, co-owner of Healthy Butz Fitness Club, has been named the spokesmodel for the supplement company Panthera Labs. She was featured in Oxygen Magazine's Fat Loss Issue in January and the April issue of Oxygen magazine and is on Panthera Lab's Web site at www. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Equinox gym comes to Bethesda Mar 7, 2009
The fitness club is slated to open late 2010 in Bethesda Row at the intersection of Elm Street and Hampden Lane. Construction will start later this month. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Federal Realty Investment Trust Announces Equinox Fitness Clubs to Join Bethesda Row Mar 6, 2009
March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: ) today announced that Equinox Fitness Clubs, one of the nation's premier fitness facilities, will join the tenant lineup at Bethesda Row in Bethesda, Maryland, at the intersection of Elm Street and Hampden Lane, with construction commencing late March 2009. (Logo: ). (PR Newswire)
Your Appointment Book Mar 2, 2009
-Cardiac Fitness Club, instructor-led low-impact aerobics, strength training, recreational volleyball, health education classes and social support activities; Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., Emerson-Gridley Elementary School, 816 Park Ave. North. Free. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Fat Deals Can Be Found On Slimming Down Feb 28, 2009
But Mark Schultz, owner of the 24/7 Fitness Club in South Dakota told that finding the best price may not mean that the gym is the best choice. "I encourage people to find the right facility. If it's out of your way, you won't go to it," Schultz told the paper. (Click2Houston, TX)
Cycling for a cure Feb 27, 2009
A team of 25 riders will convene on Sunday, March 1 at in Melrose as part of the , an event where athletic and fitness clubs host a three-hour indoor cycling fundraising session. Each push of the pedal on a stationary bike is a commitment to raise funds to benefit the American Cancer Society s programs of research, education, advocacy, and services. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
SM fitness club pleads no contest Feb 26, 2009
Advertisement A former Santa Maria fitness club will be reimbursing some of its members for fees taken directly from their bank accounts without their permission, according to a prosecutor with the Santa Barbara County District Attorney s Office. Club 24 Fitness pleaded no contest Wednesday to making false financial statements, a misdemeanor, said Senior Deputy District Attorney John MacKinnon. (Santa Maria Times)
Hawaii real estate transactions reflect stagnant economy Feb 24, 2009
The health club, formerly managed by Wellbridge, was later sold to Meridian Sports Clubs, which operates 11 fitness clubs in California. A 72-unit low-income rental apartment building called Kahului Town Terrace, which sold in May 2008 for nearly $13. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Downtown fitness center moves to Mission Valley Plaza Feb 22, 2009
With the added room, the health and fitness club now offers group fitness training classes (which participants pay for by the month with no membership fee) and expanded its after-school youth performance training program. Other programs include personalized core and functional training, injury rehabilitation, fitness assessments, corporate wellness testing and workout program design. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
JJB Sports administrators close 45 stores Feb 19, 2009
JJB has also announced that it is seeking a buyer for its fitness clubs. The company announced on Jan. 14 that it expected a pretax loss of between 5 million pounds and 10 million pounds, excluding exceptional items, for its financial year ending Jan. 25. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Mall broadens scope for filling vacancies (15) Feb 19, 2009
In the future, don t be too surprised if you find a fitness club, health clinic or dry-cleaning business inside the doors of Regency Mall. Mall Manager Curt Pruitt said mall executives are widening their horizons when thinking about filling vacancies such as the one created by the recent departure of Zales Jewelers. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Fluid Music Canada's Trusonic(R) Is Now the Preferred Provider of Music and Messaging for Anytime Fitness Feb 19, 2009
Anytime Fitness, the leading co-ed fitness club chain in the world, has over 1,000 franchised clubs across 46 states, Canada and Australia, and serves nearly 600,000 members. "The Trusonic service goes well beyond music - we view it as an essential marketing tool. The platform allows us to centrally manage and vary messaging on a club-by-club basis, a clear differentiator for us as we evaluated music aging platforms. Pinpoint control over the audio environment means that we are better positioned... (Canada Newswire)
Hurt by peanut recall, Forward Foods files for bankruptcy protection Feb 18, 2009
The company sells its energy bars to health and fitness clubs as well as convenience and grocery stores. Minden, Nevada-based Forward Foods is primarily owned by private equity firm Emigrant Capital Corp. It employs 52 people and regularly hires an additional 25 temporary workers, according to court documents. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
London a jolly good deal at $544 R/T on United Feb 18, 2009
It s big with 550 guestrooms, but there s a pub-grill on-site, a steakhouse, and a luxury health and fitness club with a 60-foot heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, a fully-equipped gym, a steamroom and a spa for treatments and studio classes run throughout the day. Depending on the method of reservation, the cost to use the health and spa facilities can vary from free to about 5 per day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Elixir -- the Vogue of Aesthetic Magazines Announces New Digital Edition & International Rollouts Feb 18, 2009
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