Built-in cabinets and cases solve storage and display problems Apr 3, 2009
But inside, the artful cabinets hold the normal stuff of life: extra pillows, bed linens and fitness equipment. Built-ins are a good idea for any home, experts say. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Olympians Visit UIC Strength & Conditioning Apr 1, 2009
Olympic weightlifters Juergen Spiess and Almir Velagic of Germany, German National Team coaches Michael Vader and Frank Mantek, and Olympic bobsledder Ingrid Marcum of the United States discussed training with UIC head strength and conditioning coach Nick Zostautas, assistant coach Matt Saey and intern Dan Gamboa while giving the FAC strength and conditioning center's barbells and fitness equipment some Olympic-calibur lifts on Mar. 10. (Uicflames.com)
Tour of fitness facility reveals gem Mar 29, 2009
The video takes you past the gift shop, Zen garden, health food snack bar, Internet lounge and throughout the second floor with its cushioned walk/jog track and state-of-the-art fitness equipment. The building features 82,000 square feet of space for fitness activities and an additional 28,000 feet of space on the third floor for the physician offices of Medical Associates of Erie. (Erie Times-News, PA)
County Parks and Recreation employees unveil community center Mar 25, 2009
The facility has more than 30,000 square feet of space and offers meeting rooms, indoor walking track, fitness equipment and a gymnasium. The 196-acre park opened last spring with sports fields, tennis courts, a picnic pavilion and walking path. (Athens Banner-Herald)
National Bank of Arizona moves into new regional office Mar 22, 2009
The gym offers fitness equipment, virtual trainer classes and personal training. People can either pay as they go or pay monthly memberships - only $25 per month for life for the first 200 to sign up. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Think fit, says Forest Meadows exercise guru Mar 21, 2009
In doing that project, Doubleday visited numerous fitness equipment manufacturers that were hawking their weight machines, but Doubleday said he just saw the same problems over and over. All of the equipment was designed to replicate what the body builders were doing with their free weights, he said, but the limitations of the machines used by many people of various body types was in fact damaging to muscles. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Fitness fans flock to machines, bypass stairs Mar 20, 2009
They had been trying out the fitness equipment and now they were too tired to climb a flight of stairs. "I did my workout already," said Bruce Fraser, from Evergreen, Colo. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NFL players promoting improved physical education Mar 19, 2009
Outdoor fitness equipment for schools, parks and trails. Selection of 27 powerful steel exercise stations. (Yahoo News)
In Woodbury Barn Club Features Social Club Gym Mar 18, 2009
The inspiring atmosphere is designed with serene post and beam earth tones, shiny wood floors, high ceilings, meticulous house keeping, large mirrors, state of the art fitness equipment, a caf. barn-door themed changing rooms, locker rooms with black and white floors and shiny new lockers. (Voices, CT)
Fitness Company Donates Bikes For Local Youth Mar 17, 2009
-- A fitness equipment company donated four exercise bikes to the Monterey County Boys and Girls Club in an effort to promote a healthy lifestyle. The fitness company Precor donated the bikes on Monday in hopes of getting young children in the community exercising. (KSBW 8, CA)
High-Tech Fitness Mar 16, 2009
"At Western Athletic Clubs, we plan on spending over $8 million on our existing clubs, with at least 15 percent being spent on fitness equipment.". Stevens says the health club industry is doing surprisingly well. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Marriott Vacation Club Opens First Resort on Florida's Paradise Coast Mar 13, 2009
Other resort features include The MarketPlace Express convenience store, a resort activities center and a temporary fitness center featuring Life Fitness equipment. Additional proposed resort features and amenities upon build out include. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Ab-belt maker Contour Tech sells $50M via infomercials Mar 9, 2009
Infomercials also have proven effective for a range of products, including fitness equipment, Garnett said. If you re going to create in people the sense that you have an incredible product, you can t just say, Here s the magic elixir. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
TIME reflects on progress, looks to future Mar 7, 2009
The project includes adding fitness equipment for seniors and incorporating the Susquehanna River with a soft launch for kayaks and canoes. There is a great deal of interest in turning Milton into a true rivertown. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
3 great deals: Biltmore, San Diego, Maui. Mar 7, 2009
The resort fee covers Wi-Fi access; valet or self-parking; access to the fitness equipment and business center; shuttle service to the beach, shopping, golf and restaurants in Wailea; and exclusive access to Wailea beach, including bottled water, umbrella and beach chairs. The price is good for stays through May. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Luminary Micro Supports ARM(R) Cortex(TM) Microcontroller Software Interface Standard (CMSIS) Mar 4, 2009
With the Stellaris family's wide array of features, customers have designed Stellaris into numerous industrial and consumer applications, including building control devices, factory automation machines, industrial networking switches, motor controllers, AC inverters, photovoltaic converters, fire and security systems, test and measurement equipment, electronic point of sales machines and printers, medical devices, power supplies, fitness equipment, and consumer electronic toys. Stellaris... (PR Newswire)
* Largest sporting goods show in Asia comes to Taipei Mar 2, 2009
More than 300 exhibitors will occupy about 1,500 booths at the show, which will feature fitness equipment, skating and skiing products, balls used in various sports and outdoor/water sports equipment, TAITRA said. Foreign exhibitors, including a delegation from China, will have their own section at the trade fair. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Sacrifices must be shared, says Rudd Feb 25, 2009
If you go to its website, the first thing that greets you is a big sign assuring customers that they can apply for the lease of a plasma television, fitness equipment or "computers plus more" without having their credit record checked. UNDAUNTED by near-universal opposition to his stimulus package by Republicans, President Barack Obama has launched another exercise in bipartisan policy-making, convening a summit to tackle America's budget deficit ; including many prominent Republicans. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Around Oconee: Young artists at work Feb 25, 2009
The center includes a gymnasium, an indoor walking track, fitness equipment, administrative offices, a meeting room, a conference room and an arts and crafts room. Oconee Veterans Park is a 196-acre facility with ball fields, tennis courts, a walking path, playground, picnic shelter and senior center. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cambridge fitness instructor collects MP3 players for mentally ill Feb 25, 2009
Maragnano said O'Toole has also helped clients obtain fitness equipment. "He's been helping members get bicycles and fitness equipment, whether it's strength training balls or the exercise rubber bands," Maragnano said. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Sweat power is green power Feb 17, 2009
Right now, our power output is 350 watts, said Barry Evans, a fitness equipment technician, as he looked at an inverter in an adjacent electrical room. For about a week now, Dixon Recreation Center has been harnessing the energy created by 22 elliptical trainers. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Valentine's Day events Feb 12, 2009
In celebration of Valentine's Day and Heart Health month, non-members are invited to come and exercise on the state-of-the-art fitness equipment, speak with a personal fitness trainer and see what the club is all about. A special registration price for the first month will be offered at the event for $4, along with a Valentine goody bag. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Clovis Unified to treat wrestling mats against staph Feb 11, 2009
The Clovis Unified School District announced today it will treat all wrestling mats, weight and fitness equipment in its schools with an antibacterial treatment to ward against staph and other infections. The district said it will treat its equipment with SportsAide, an antimicrobial treatment that inhibits harmful bacteria, mold and fungi growth for a minimum of one year. (Fresno Bee)
Something to consider at your next staff pajama party Feb 8, 2009
Employees receive $1,000 subsidies aimed at fitness; if they don't have time to hit the gym, they can use the money toward buying fitness equipment for home. It also serves fresh fruit on Mondays, breakfasts on Fridays and M&Ms (which, presumably, are worked off with the gym equipment). (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Property and pensions Mar 28, 2008
Services on offer in retirement villages often include 24-hour medical attention, cooked meals, activities and excursions, laundry facilities as well as leisure and fitness equipment. However, Neil Fuller of RE/MAX Bedfordview says that "although there is an ever-greater need for retirement homes, developers are reluctant to get involved in these projects as they require long term commitment". (iAfrica.com)
Treats with Heart Mar 22, 2008
Maintenance Program sessions entail cardio training on fitness equipment, use of weights and stretching exercises monitored by nurses. They are offered six days a week, but most of the 250 participants at KCH attend three days a week, Pahnke said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Pumping up business with a personal touch Mar 20, 2008
He said he spent the first year learning all he could about fitness equipment and nutritional supplements, then was transferred to the Kaimuki store. His work sparked an interest in fitness training and in 2000 he co-founded the Hawaii Martial Arts Center Academy in Kalihi with popular mixed martial arts trainer Harushi Shimanishi of Japan. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Groundbreaking for Senior Center Mar 19, 2008
There will be a large exercise room with fitness equipment. "We think physical fitness is real important," Pointer stressed. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Bobcats get boost for better weight room Mar 16, 2008
Sanders and Marquez also would like to purchase fitness equipment, such as treadmills and circular bicycles, for the weight room. We really want to push fitness and staying healthy, Marquez said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Economic woes lead consumers to discounters Mar 7, 2008
Wal-Mart marked down prices on groceries, medicine, fitness equipment, and electronics by as much as 30 percent to attract customers squeezed by the worst housing recession in a quarter century. The Bentonville, Ark. (Boston Globe)
Ultimate U.S. Vacation Spots Feb 22, 2008
Each of the 21 lodging options--from rooms at the inn to private cottages built with sustainable materials--includes a separate sauna, steam shower, whirlpool and fitness equipment. In the restaurant, chef Randy Lewis designs dishes like carrot and fennel soup with caraway cr. (Forbes)
Sharper Image files Chapter 11 bankruptcy Feb 22, 2008
Sharper Image (Nasdaq: SHRP) is noted for products like air purifiers, stereo speakers and other electronics, massage chairs and fitness equipment. Related Industry News. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Nautilus sells Pearl iZumi to Shimano Feb 21, 2008
-- Fitness equipment company Nautilus Inc. is selling its Pearl iZumi apparel and footwear segment to Shimano American Corp.. Nautilus announced the $69. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Daytona Beach closer to unveiling parks Feb 19, 2008
After delays due to electrical problems, the park's opening also will include pavilions, fitness equipment and a playground at a cost of $468,000, funded by grants and city tax money. Among the parks, Ora Park, by the band shell near the ocean, and Daisy Stocking Park, off Mason Avenue near U.S. 1, are the only two completed. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Council will hear opinions on developments Feb 19, 2008
Finally, there will be several city contracts and purchases, including 183,441 for purchase of telephone equipment and related professional services and 11,995 for fitness equipment for the Casper Recreation Center. Contact city reporter Christine Robinson at (307) 266-0639 or christine. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Nautilus loses $57M in 2007 Feb 15, 2008
Fitness equipment company 's struggles during the fourth quarter of 2007 showed up in its financial losses for the quarter and year. Vancouver, Wash. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Nautilus to Lay Off 40 at Call Center Feb 13, 2008
Fitness equipment maker Nautilus Inc. said Tuesday it will lay off about 40 workers when it closes a call center in Winnipeg, Canada, and moves those operations to its Vancouver, Wash. headquarters. (Houston Chronicle)
Newton teacher levels the playing field Feb 6, 2008
Dressed in track pants and a T-shirt, David Tynes looks more like a coach than an educator, but for the gym teacher known for his specialization in adapted physical education the small gymnasium, filled with balls, mats and fitness equipment, serves as his classroom. Surrounded by six sitting children with special needs at the Horace Mann Elementary School, Tynes demonstrates how to shoot a basketball during one of his adapted physical education classes of the day. (Newton Tab, MA)
SCEE Scuttles PlayStation 3 120GB That No One's Announced Yet Jan 31, 2008
That's not an insult or anything cos it's fine but I have other things that need space, DVD's, clothes, pets, anime, manga, fitness equipment, books, and whatnot ... That's not an insult or anything cos it's fine but I have other things that need space, DVD's, clothes, pets, anime, manga, fitness equipment, books, and whatnot. (Kotaku Australia)
Tufts gives grants to local organizations Jan 31, 2008
The Medford Tufts Neighborhood Service Fund grant recipients for 2007 are the following: Brooks School PTO $250 toward the school-wide Read-a-thon; Chevalier Theatre Organ Society $200 to support the 2008 Medford Family Concert; Community Cupboard Food Pantry of the Unitarian Universalist Church $2,000 for food staples; Medford Boys & Girls Club $500 to help purchase health and fitness equipment; Medford Family Resource Coalition $400 for the purchase of classroom supplies for the Reaching Out... (Medford Transcript, MA)
Shrinking waistlines and a growing membership Jan 29, 2008
William Love takes advanage of all the new phyical fitness equipment housed in the fitness center at Greenville's YMCA. Love and his associates come to the Y' three to four times each week. (Delta Democrat Times photo by bill Johnson). (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Family Y makes move into Aiken Jan 29, 2008
"It's going to have all new fitness equipment and some programs that are unique to the Family Y.". She said childwatch programs will be offered, but that The Y and Hitchcock Healthcare will share locker rooms. (The Augusta Chronicle)
High school athletes easily cross transfer lines Jan 27, 2008
The Gronkowski transfer case led to a WPIAL hearing after a newspaper report in which Gordon Gronkowski, the owner of several G & G Fitness Equipment stores in this area and father of the athlete, was quoted in the Post-Gazette as saying they moved to the Woodland Hills district so his son could play for a more competitive football team. Based on that, the WPIAL ruled the younger Gronkowski ineligible for his senior year. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Best of the New: Diversions Jan 27, 2008
MORE THAN SWEAT Sure, EQUINOX has state-of-the-art fitness equipment and a packed roster of cutting-edge classes, but thats not what manages to propel members out of bed on subzero mornings. Rather, its the workout clubs super-luxe details and extras the Zen-inspired locker rooms, the $400 hair dryers. (Boston Globe)
Americans take different paths to top of women's skiing Jan 26, 2008
The bus features six bunks, a kitchen, flat-screen TV, DVD player, VCR, stationary bike, yoga mat and other fitness equipment. Mancuso keeps plenty of healthy food around and she's got two toy guitars to play Guitar Hero, the video game of choice among U.S. skiers. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Watertown trainer, blogger does reps at the gym and keyboard Jan 17, 2008
Join a gym, buy home fitness equipment, hire a trainer and find a workout buddy. Plan your meals, do a pantry sweep (get rid of all unauthorized foods), go to grocery and stock up on healthy food. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Raleigh commute times ranked middle of the road Jan 8, 2008
RALEIGH - When Tom Flanagan leaves his home in Wakefield each morning, the fitness equipment company executive knows what's ahead of him: nearly an hour's commute to go roughly 15 miles. Flanagan could go faster on a treadmill than he does during some of the more excruciatingly slow stretches of the trek, where his top speed can sometimes hit a turtle-esque 5 mph. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Sherborne succeeds in battle over Nautilus Jan 3, 2008
Fitness equipment maker conceded defeat Monday in its proxy battle with New York-based. The Vancouver, Wash. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Man accused of pirating videos waives hearing Dec 21, 2007
According to police, Bynon agreed to provide an undercover police officer with 45 pirated DVD movies in exchange for a ride to Lancaster, where he planned to exchange pirated movies for fitness equipment that he won on eBay. Bynon remains free on $5,000 unsecured bail and is scheduled for arraignment on Jan. 9 in the Wyoming County Court of Common Pleas. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Hundreds Snag Bargain Buys At City Auction Dec 19, 2007
Shoppers not in the market for a car had the chance to get a head start at burning off that holiday weight because the had fitness equipment available. Beyond the garage and past the gym room, was everything needed for a fully stocked office. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Nautilus looks to fend off takeover try Dec 17, 2007
Sherborne owns roughly one-quarter of the fitness equipment company and is known for quick action. It would likely implement a series of drastic changes to pump up share price in the short term. (Portland Business Journal, OR)
Burbank YMCA winter 2008 session Dec 16, 2007
With the New Year brings new fitness equipment, new programs, new classes, and new events for all ages so beat the rush and sign up today. Try out the new Water Games Sampler for ages 2 to 6 years and give your little ones a chance to play in the water as well as the snow this winter. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Fire department receives a sizable federal grant Dec 14, 2007
Joe Tamborello / The Journal-Standard Freeport Fire Department Captain Robin Gorsline talks about the present fitness equipment at the Station No. 2 on South Adams Avenue on Thursday ... With the new program, each local fire station will have an expanded area for fitness equipment, including cardiovascular and weight-training equipment ... Currently, the fire stations only have a limited amount of fitness equipment, Countryman said. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
GRF Board finishes up the year with some policy reviews Dec 13, 2007
The major business conducted included accepting a donation from the Activities Council of funds for the purchase of a piece of fitness equipment, and approving the expenditure of 13,000 for roadwork. Interim CEO Paul Donner, who has now relinquished his secondary role to the new CEO, Warren Salmons, presented the monthly report. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
Kevorkian to be released from prison in June Dec 12, 2007
Beth Valone: This headline caught my eye: Parents put fitness equipment on kids' Christmas lists because I've been trying to convince my husband that getting a treadmill would be. More in: Update. (Yahoo News -- Assisted Suicide & Euthanasia)
Merry Christmas, tubby: More people purchasing fitness equipment for the holidays Dec 11, 2007
While many people are busy buying toys and electronics, others are opting for fitness equipment. When it comes to finding the perfect gift, the options are endless. (KHOU.com, TX)
Designing access for the physically challenged Dec 10, 2007
It also serves as a select distributor for high-end mobility products, accessories and quality rehabilitation fitness equipment for a disabled individual. "Most products are designed by able-bodied individuals and there's nothing wrong with that, but there was room for improvement," Hargroder says. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Rec center on way, yet vandalism CG family-oriented facility being planned, while existing city parks being trashed Dec 8, 2007
The center could include a pool, a running track, fitness equipment, meeting rooms, space for aerobics classes and other amenities appealing to residents of all ages on land recently donated to the city near Peart and Kortsen roads, she said. Johnson told the committee that the facility would be designed to provide recreational opportunities "for the whole family.". (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Holiday garbage deserves a second chance Dec 8, 2007
Recycle all unusable metal appliances and toys such as bicycles, wagons and scooters as well as metal tool boxes, bed frames and fitness equipment. All are accepted free of charge at the landfill. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
White House Wants To Cut Anti-Terror Funds Dec 2, 2007
spent $220,000 on fitness equipment for a wellness program, training and physical exams. While the White House would eliminate 0000134A at least seven current Homeland Security grant programs, it would create two new grants. (CBS News)
The story of a TV guy in a ponytail Nov 26, 2007
Yeah, the guy with the blond ponytail who hawks fitness equipment on infomercials. You might not want to take Little seriously - and that's understandable because he doesn't take himself seriously, gleefully participating in a spoof of himself on a recent Geico commercial and in bits on every manner of talk show. (AZCentral -- Business)
Jaguars: Where are they now Nov 18, 2007
Also owns seven fitness equipment stores throughout North Carolina. Bryan Barker P, 1995-2000 Atlantic Beach Owner/partner of Argus Holdings, which specializes in employee benefits, and co-founder with wife Leah of Let Us Play. (Florida Times-Union)
Slimmer Sears tries specialty shop strategy Nov 17, 2007
Like Sears' full-line mall stores, the new one also features a fitness equipment department and a toy shop ... Like Sears' full-line mall stores, the Marietta store also features a fitness equipment department and toy shop. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
$10,000 Foundation gift provides fitness equipment Nov 15, 2007
Thanks to the Leonard A. Good Foundation, some new fitness equipment has been made available to Boone Middle School students ... According to Havlik, "In the past, we've maybe had 20-25 kids make up a missed P.E. class in a quarter but, this year, because of the new fitness equipment, we've seen a very large increase.". (Boone Today, IA)
What a difference a year makes Nov 14, 2007
According to YMCA volunteer, Virgene Mau, "The first-floor facilities have also been updated, with a youth wellness room, including fitness equipment that is open to young members, a birthday party room and a community room. Three new Red Cross certified lifeguards have recently been added, along with free training for the weight machines by a certified trainer." "My goal, when I came, was to get more things for kids to do. That's why we recently got a start on a youth wellness center, which is... (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
