Mendes tops outdoor MMA card at Palace Oct 6, 2009
Mendes (4-0), a 145-pounder, is a highly rated prospect out of Urijah Faber's Ultimate Fitness Gym and has been talked up as one of the future stars of the sport. The event was originally schedule to take place in the Palace Bingo Hall, but the high demand for tickets pushed the event outdoors. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Credit card theft at Planet Fitness in Clifton Park linked to woman Sep 25, 2009
CLIFTON PARK -- Amy M. Johnson, 36, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly stealing wallets from the Planet Fitness gym on Crescent Road in August and then using a credit card from one of the wallets to buy groceries. Johnson, a gym member, allegedly stole the wallets from unlocked lockers in the women's lockeroom. (Albany Times Union)
Diagnoses vary on Obama health-care speech Sep 10, 2009
"There were definitely certain times where I got tingles down my arms and just felt like we might actually accomplish something with this generation and this presidency that's never been done before, and hopefully will be for the better and won't blow up in our faces," the 24-year-old insurance agent said as he worked out at a Planet Fitness gym in Raleigh, N.C. "Only time will tell.". At the Winter Park Towers, a residential assisted living community in the Orlando, Fla. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
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Calexico is offering a Super Zumba class from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays for men and women at the Valley Fitness Gym in Calexico, 260 Campillo Ave.. The gym is also offering a Zumba class from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday for women and men. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Crunch closing Grand Ave. gym Aug 18, 2009
Owner AGT Crunch Acquisition LLC, a New York-based fitness gym operator, wants to sell certain assets and memberships to Chicago-based Fitness Formula Clubs, according to court filings. The Grand Avenue closing awaits approval from a New York bankruptcy court. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Theres a new gym in Holbrook Aug 13, 2009
Owner Shawn Graham opened the Fitting Arts and Fitness gym, or the new FAF gym, for business on Aug. 10. The approximately 3,000 square foot facility is split to provide a boxing conditioning area that includes a boxing ring and will soon feature a mixed martial arts caged area as well. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Wis. dealer sold gun extras to health club shooter Aug 8, 2009
Deadly Shooting at Fitness Gym by Concealed Weapons Permit Holder, George Sodini, Shows Urgent Need for Lawmakers to Stop Gun Lobby's Agenda to Expand Carrying Hidden and Loaded Guns in Public ... On the evening of Aug. 4, Sodini attacked an aerobics class at the LA Fitness gym outside Pittsburgh where he used three handguns, two of which used high-capacity ammunition magazines that could hold up to 30 rounds, to gun down three women and wound nine others before killing himself. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
* Gym gunman described attack plans on Web site Aug 7, 2009
The killer, who late on Tuesday burst into the LA Fitness Gym in Bridgeville, near Pittsburgh, and sprayed 36 bullets, apparently wrote the blog on a personal web page starting last November. On the eve of the killings, he wrote: Took off today, Monday, and tomorrow to practice my routine and make sure it is well polished. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Gym killer blogged his own massacre Aug 6, 2009
The killer, who late on Tuesday burst into the LA Fitness Gym in Bridgeville, near Pittsburgh, and unleashed a spray of gunfire, appeared to have written the blog on a personal web page starting last November. On the eve of the killings, he wrote: "Took off today, Monday, and tomorrow to practice my routine and make sure it is well polished.... Tomorrow is the big day.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Gym massacre: banal mind of a sexually frustrated man Aug 6, 2009
The killer burst into the LA Fitness Gym in Bridgeville, near Pittsburgh, on Tuesday and sprayed 36 bullets. He apparently wrote the blog on a personal web page starting last November. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Pa. Gunman 'Hell-bent' on KillingsPolice say George Sodini made two "practice runs" before massacre, left notes. Aug 6, 2009
Pennsylvania LA Fitness Gym Shooter Kept Online Diary in Plotting the Attack - ABC News. Hot Topics. (ABC News)
Pennsylvania gym killer blogged his own massacre Aug 6, 2009
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Up to five killed in dance class massacre Aug 5, 2009
Local WTAE television reported that four people were killed -- the gunman and three others -- in the shooting at a Latin dance class at the LA Fitness Gym in Bridgeville, a town near Pittsburgh. CNN television reported that five were confirmed dead. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Up to 5 killed in Pennsylvania gun massacre Aug 5, 2009
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Gunman among dead in LA Fitness shooting Aug 5, 2009
Shooting at LA Fitness gym leaves as many as 10 others hurt ... (CNN) -- A shooting at an LA Fitness gym outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, left at least four people dead and several others wounded Tuesday, police said ... Authorities at the scene of a shooting at an LA Fitness gym near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (CNN)
Word on the street: Fresno fitness gym specializes in mixed martial arts Jul 27, 2009
Fresno's fascination with mixed martial arts appears to be growing with the opening of American Kickboxing Academy Fresno, a new fitness gym specializing in the sport. AKA Fresno, at 3069 W. Bullard Ave., is being launched by MMA fighter Josh Koscheck and Jason Craft, a Wall Street stockbroker and former collegiate wrestler. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Fortunate 50 Jul 3, 2009
Yankee captain now has a place to get the kids involved in his Turn 2 Foundation in shape: He opened his second co-branded 24-Hour Fitness gym in Manhattan, and a third is scheduled. 10. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
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Torre's and Lind's mixed martial arts workout and fitness gym is located at 8116 Old Kings Road. They have a Web site as well. (News4Jax.com, FL)
US city car park floors collapse Jun 30, 2009
"I left my car sitting there," added Mr Jones, who had been on his way to a nearby LA Fitness gym at the time. Another witness was quoted as saying: "I was walking out, there was boom, lots of air, lots of dust everywhere.". (BBC News -- Americas)
Kelie has a knack for emulating and picking the right swing Jun 19, 2009
Web search enhanced by. Friday June 19, 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
West wins all-star game Jun 2, 2009
Kelly Rodriguez, a personal trainer at VQ Fitness Gym in Hanford, finished first in the men's novice/middle novice weight class at the recent California State Bodybuilding Competition in Los Angeles. He was also fourth in the men's open middleweight class out of a field of 150. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Police Log, May 11-17 May 26, 2009
At 9:30 p.m. police were called about an argument inside of the Pro Fitness gym on Boston Road. At 10:04 p.m. a resident reported their car was stolen on Boston Road. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
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As of May 1, the Devitos have taken on a new challenge fitness gym owners. Escrow closed May 1, and the Devitos are now the proud owners of Mountain Fitness Center in the Grizzly Center on Fox Farm Road. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
A beauty with brawn Apr 18, 2009
The two also spent a year living in Malaysia to help set up the True Fitness gym in Sri Hartamas. Liew is trying hard to educate women that resistance training is important and encourages them to take up bodybuilding. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Thefts Plague Fitness Gym, Police Say Apr 15, 2009
Current conditions for local cities. El Paso Police say thefts are plaguing eastside gyms. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Bowling tournament rolls strike for area charities Apr 13, 2009
The mother of two girls and full-time ultrasonographer at Saint Vincent Health Center found time to train for the past seven months at American Fitness Gym before making her figure debut. She will compete again Saturday at the NGA Natural Northeast Championship in Rochester, N.Y., in the Figure 35 and the Figure Open divisions. (Erie Times-News, PA)
El Paso Man Gets Car Keys Stolen From Fitness Gym Apr 9, 2009
Current conditions for local cities. Posted: 7:56 pm MDT April 8, 2009Updated: 9:25 pm MDT April 8, 2009. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Gym manager accused of breaking into lockers Apr 2, 2009
The manager of an LA Fitness gym in Buford has been arrested for allegedly breaking into members lockers to steal valuables. Police believe Mark Medrano, 35, of Lawrenceville, may also have used a machine found at his home to clone stolen credit cards and commit identity fraud. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
JumpSnap And Sweat Off The Pounds! Mar 14, 2009
"As much fun as you had as a kid when you were jumping rope, it's time to bring that back and do it as an adult, and just have fun with it," says Lynette Bailey, an Equinox Fitness gym member. Fitness dynamo Gia-Ninh Chuang says the virtual jump rope may look like no big deal but when you get going, you are bound to feel the burn. (W-USA News, DC)
Families hunt for closure as Gulf search for players ends Mar 4, 2009
They often met with Schuyler, 24, and Bleakley, 25, at the Tampa-area L.A. Fitness gym where Schuyler worked as a personal trainer. "They did a lot of stuff together outside the club," gym manager Jim English said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cousin who provided A-Rod drugs identified Feb 19, 2009
In the spring of 2002, according to Charles Colaw, a personal trainer and bodybuilder who worked at a 24-hour fitness gym in Dallas, Sucart approached him for help with his balky back. "He would talk about Alex all the time," Colaw said. (ESPN -- Baseball)
