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NuU Unlimited Provide Support with Attendance & Donation to Women of the World
NuU Unlimited supported Fashion Face Forward II, a fashion show luncheon with purpose and passion, Thursday, October 14, 2010. The event put on by Women of the World proved to be a successful day that offered award ceremony, luncheon and a local Chicago designer fashion show. Fashion Face Forward... - October 23, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
NuU Unlimited Supported Local 18th Annual Cocktails for a Cause for Second Year
NuU Unlimited supported the 18th Annual Cocktails for a Cause, held Friday, October 15, 2010. NuU Unlimited employees attended the event for the second year in a row that has built notoriety and most importantly, benefit pediatric research conducted at Children’s Memorial Hospital and the... - October 23, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
TACTIX Has Hopes of Becoming a Leading Fitness Trend in 2011
Martial arts fitness program called TACTIX adds several new twists and emerging science to make a workout that burns fat and gives fitness enthusiasts confidence - October 23, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Renton Fitness Expert Luka Hocevar Raising Funds for Susan G. Komen Foundation
Renton fitness expert and owner of Hocevar Performance, Luka Hocevar, is raising funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation in honor of breast cancer awareness month. - October 23, 2010 - Hocevar Performance
botonics Comment on Liposuction Being World's Most Requested Surgical Procedure
botonics, London-based cosmetic surgery specialists who employ some of the most experienced medical professionals in the field, comment on survey results that indicate that liposuction is currently the world’s most requested surgical procedure. A recent global survey carried out by the... - October 23, 2010 - botonics Ltd
The Y in Santa Ana Opens November 1st - New Aquatics Center and Speed Soccer Arena
On November 1st, 2010, the Y in Santa Ana will begin a new chapter in its 130 year history with a brand new Aquatics Center and Speed Soccer Complex. Programs begin November 1st; registration is now open. Y Programs provide new experiences and growth opportunities for all ages and celebrate common values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring. - October 23, 2010 - YMCA of Orange County
Yoga Yoga North Studio in Austin, TX, Celebrates 10th Anniversary with 10 Days of Festivities
Yoga Yoga North will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Thursday, October 28, 2010 with 10 days of prizes and discounts. From Thursday, October 21 until Sunday, October 31,Yoga Yoga will be offering 10 percent discounts on all class passes, retail items, Yoga Yoga 360 Wellness Spa treatments, and The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts public classes. New students can obtain free class passes with discount offers at Yoga Yoga's website. - October 22, 2010 - Yoga Yoga
Dermatologist Medical Group Becomes Official Skincare Sponsor for Bike the Coast - Taste the Coast
Bike the Coast - Taste the Coast is pleased to introduce the Dermatologist Medical Group of North County (DMGNC) as official skincare sponsor for the unique cycling event and food/entertainment festival set for Saturday, Nov. 6. The inaugural Bike the Coast – Taste the Coast event, beginning... - October 22, 2010 - Bike the Coast - Taste the Coast
New App Helps Children with Autism via the iPhone
The new Skill Tracker Pro application, designed to increase efficiency in the instruction of children with autism, was approved today by Apple®. Designed by parents of a child with autism, Skill Tracker Pro (STP) helps automate applied behavioral analysis instruction. The new STP app frees a... - October 21, 2010 - Data Makes the Difference, LLC
Inches A Weigh Helps the Ladies of Weyburn Lose Weight and Get Fit
International Woman’s Weight Loss franchise expands to a new location in Weyburn Saskatchewan Canada. - October 21, 2010 - Inches-A-Weigh USA LLC
Announcing the Grand Opening of Escondido Workout Center
Breakthroughs is a new Sports and Fitness Center located in Escondido, CA with grand opening specials including free personal training, merchandise and other items for sign ups through the end of October. - October 21, 2010 - High School Hoops Doc
Stride Orthotics Have Recently Launched the New Gait Analysis Clinic in Glasgow and Edinburgh
Stride Orthotics provides the highest quality foot orthotics (insoles), knee & ankle supports, specialist footwear and leg splints. We are Specialized in biomechanics, sport injuries, arthritis and diabetes treatment. - October 20, 2010 - Strideorthotics
Dr. Godo Now Offers BioPrint™ Postural Assessment
BioPrint™ is Biotonix's main application which focuses on vertebral biomechanics. The system assesses overall posture with the goal of correcting and improving postural health and related musculoskeletal disorders, back aches and other posture-related pains. BioPrint™ points out all... - October 19, 2010 - Dr. Jason Godo Chiropractic
VitaNat Drives Osteoporosis Awareness with Free Product Giveaway
VitaNat, the UK bone and heart health brand, is promoting osteoporosis awareness with a free to enter competition to win 90 days’ supply of its food supplements and providing a free fact sheet to every person who registers. - October 19, 2010 - eminate Limited
Team Fitness America October Personal Trainer Of The Month Announced
Each month Team Fitness America has announced top personal trainers from places such as Miami, Los Angeles, Baltimore, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, but this month Margate, Florida takes the first place prize for having the top personal trainer. - October 19, 2010 - Team Fitness America
kidsrevolving Open House and Fundraiser for the Los Angeles Foodbank
kidsrevolving studio will host a grand opening at its new location in Santa Monica on Saturday, October 23rd from 10:00am – 2:00pm. During the Open House, kidsrevolving will also host a Kids for Kids Food Drop-Off supporting the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank. - October 18, 2010 - kidsrevolving
Hrayr Shahinian 9-Year Study Confirms Success of "Keyhole" Procedure in Removing Brain Tumors
527 Patients Undergoing Keyhole Procedure Experience More Positive Outcomes Than Those Undergoing More Widely Used Invasive Techniques - October 17, 2010 - The Skull Base Institute
AARP Signs on as Sponsor for Global Conference on New, Innovative Field of Positive Aging
The Fielding Graduate University is looking for additional sponsors for its Fourth Annual International Conference on Positive Aging in Los Angeles Dec. 7 - 10 at the Center for Nonprofit Management. - October 16, 2010 - Fielding Graduate University
ON Named Bodybuilding.com 2010 Brand of the Year
For the second time in the 6-year history of Bodybuilding.com’s prestigious Supplement Awards, Optimum Nutrition has been named Brand of the Year. - October 16, 2010 - Optimum Nutrition
New Studies Reveal Hidden Benefits of Exercise for Seniors
Encouraging aging loved ones to take part in Autumn activities can provide huge health rewards - October 16, 2010 - Senior Helpers
Prevent Lung Cancer in October 2010 with Radon Awareness Week According to Radon Mitigation Company, Air Quality Control Agency
Radon gas has been identified by the World Health Organization as a leading cause of lung cancer. To address this problem, the United States government has declared October 17th-24th as "Radon Awareness Week." Company owner Jamey Gelina is asking the media to promote this cause. - October 15, 2010 - Air Quality Control Radon Mitigation Remediation
Personal Trainers Have New Fitness Trend to Take to the Masses with TACTIX
The TACTIX fitness method may be the salvation for fitness pros and martial arts school owners who need a financial kick in the pants. The result for millions of fitness fanatics is a new way to burn the fat and kick some butt. - October 15, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
DirectRooms.com – Africa’s Yoga Class Takes Place in Cape Town on 20 November 2010
DirectRooms.com can reveal that Cape Town will be an attempt at the record for the largest yoga class in Africa. - October 15, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
soOlis.com Continues to Grow in Challenging Times
soOlis.com, the new information website leader in fitness and wellness, added two more World Gyms, Fayetteville and Peachtree, to its already expanding client list. - October 15, 2010 - soolisAI
TACTIX Gives Fitness Pros a New Way to Make Money in the New Economy
A new fitness business system gives fitness trainers and group exercise instructors everything they need to launch a successful career in 2011. TACTIX wants to give fitness pros a fighting change to thrive in the new year. - October 14, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Zenful Dance Brings the Rhythm of Life to Hoboken, New Jersey
Leah Joy Malberg will be teaching an Introduction to Zenful Dance Workshop on Saturday, October 23rd at Devotion Yoga (Downtown Location near the PATH), Hoboken, NJ. For more information or to register, please visit www.zenfuldance.com. - October 14, 2010 - Zenful Dance
Open House at Swansea Total Fitness
Swansea Total Fitness will be holding an open house on October 23, 2010 from 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM. This event is open to the general public and will offer free Group Exercise & Spinning Classes, Prizes, Chair Massages and more. Mark Kruger, “Biggest Loser” Contestant, will be teaching a Spinning Class and and giving a motivational presentation. - October 14, 2010 - Total Fitness Clubs
X Core Fitness Biggest Loser Competition to Benefit the UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center Newborn Intensive Care Unit
X Core Fitness will be holding an 8 Week Biggest Loser Competition to raise funds for the UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center Newborn Intensive Care Unit. A $20 donation to the NICU is required to enter the Competition. - October 14, 2010 - X Core Fitness
ON’s Newly Reformulated Superior Amino 2222 Tablets Are Truly Superior
In addition to a new smaller, easier to swallow size, ON’s Superior Amino 2222 Tabs are now made with micronized amino acids. - October 14, 2010 - Optimum Nutrition
CTA Digital’s New Adjustable Weight Dumbbell Set for Wii Builds Muscle with Resistance
This new Adjustable Weight Dumbbell Set by CTA Digital increases effectiveness of your Wii cardio and weight training workouts by allowing you to lift weights of up to 9.8 lbs. - October 14, 2010 - CTA Digital
Oklahoma City Launches the New Thrive Magazine for Health, Wellness and Fitness
The greater Oklahoma City community can now enjoy a free health and wellness magazine. Readers will benefit from a host of contributing writers who are experts in their field, gather cutting edge information and alternative ideas to common health problems. Broad topics include diet, exercise, fun day trips with the family and historical sites to visit all over this region, a recipe section and shopping guide as well. - October 14, 2010 - OKC Health & Wellness Group
Carotech Announces Palm Fruit Bioactives Workshop to be Held Alongside SupplySide West, 2010
Palm fruit bioactives are increasingly utilized in dietary supplements, food & beverage as well as cosmetic & personal care products - October 14, 2010 - Carotech Inc.
TACTIX to the Rescue for Struggling Martial Arts Schools, New Martial Arts Fitness System Offers Solution for Missing Money
Martial arts school owners often struggle to reach the all-important women's market. Missing this market can lead to low enrollment and an uphill fight in the growing martial arts marketplace. - October 13, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Rottenstein Law Group Cautions Victims About Marketing Web Sites Offering Free Case Evaluations
The Rottenstein Law Group is warning victims of defective consumer products about Web sites that are not what they appear to be. The firm cautions users who search online for legal consultation that many Web sites designed to suggest affiliation with a law firm are simply commercial sites soliciting personal information that can be sold and permission to send the user marketing emails directly. - October 13, 2010 - The Rottenstein Law Group
The 6 Week Workout Program, a New Book That Can Replace the Fitness Trainer
Nick Rainey creates The 6 Week Workout Program- a book that eliminates the need for a personal fitness trainer. No other program is as flexible, detailed, motivating, and effective. - October 13, 2010 - The 6 Week Workout Program
Tigerlily Foundation Spa for a Cause ©
Annual Spa Event to Raise Awareness and Support for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer - October 13, 2010 - Tigerlily Foundation
Personal Trainer Business System Punches and Kicks Its Way to the Top, the New Tactix System Combines Modern Martial Arts with a Boot Camp Workout
A new fitness trend for 2011 is a hybrid of modern martial arts, fitness boot camps, group exercise and metabolic conditioning. - October 12, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
“Pilates For Pink” Classes in Bristol, RI And Southeastern, MA
EVOLUTION Pilates & Nutrition and Total Fitness Clubs will be holding “Pilates for Pink” Pilates Mat classes at all their locations in RI and SE MA to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation & Shape Magazine’s October Breast Cancer Awareness & Fundraising event, “Pilates for Pink”, October 18-23, 2010. - October 12, 2010 - EVOLUTION Pilates & Nutrition
Beautiful Days in October
The Beautiful Day Foundation’s October Calendar: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2010 - October 11, 2010 - Beautiful Day Foundation
Yun Fitness Boot Camps Announces 2nd Annual Freaky Fat Loss Charity Pumpkin Workout
Yun Fitness Boot Camps announces its second annual Freaky Fat Loss Charity Pumpkin Workout, taking place on October 30, 2010. The boot camp will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Ohio , Kentucky & Indiana - Central Ohio Region. - October 10, 2010 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
Source-Omega, a Manufacturer of Algae Oil Nutritional Products, Has Licensed Return 2 Health as a Distributor in New Zealand
Source-Omega offers its distributors not only a high-quality health product, but international branding and expertise in exporting and supply chain solutions. - October 08, 2010 - Source-Omega
Skin Care for Athletes Launches New Travel Set
Got skin in the game? The Tri-Body Collection Travel Set lands in carry-on bags for race season. - October 08, 2010 - Morning Indigo, LLC
Join WaterAid's 10,000 Steps a Day to Stay Fit and Healthy for Summer
Walk4Water is a national fundraising event coordinated by WaterAid. 1st – 31st October is officially Walk4Water month, which coincides with National Water Week in October. The concept is simple, register to walk 10,000 steps a day with your friends or workmates and raise funds to help end water poverty. Make a difference by getting fit, you'll also save the planet from carbon emissions - 67.5kg for every 10,000 steps. First 1000 people to register online will get a free pedometer. - October 08, 2010 - WaterAid
New Consumer Vitamin D Test from HomeHealthTesting.com
Consumer demand for vitamin D blood tests continues to rise. - October 08, 2010 - HomeHealthTesting.com
Charlotte Foot Solutions Store Supports Breast Cancer Survivors
Foot Care Health and Wellness Store in Charlotte is giving away products and services for breast cancer survivors and is donating 10 percent of every pair of Balance Walking poles sold to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. - October 08, 2010 - Foot Solutions Charlotte
Emergency Medicine Physicians Sponsors 2nd Annual Video Contest
Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP), a company that supplies residency-trained and board-certified emergency physicians to staff and manage hospital emergency departments across the United States, is holding their 2nd annual "Best in Emergency Medicine" Video Challenge. The deadline for... - October 07, 2010 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
40 Day Challenge at Yoga Yoga is Underway
The 40 Day Yoga Challenge at Yoga Yoga began October 1 and runs through November 9, 2010. The program is designed to encourage participants, either new or continuing students, to practice yoga every day in any way for 40 consecutive days. Registration for the 40 Day Yoga Challenge, which is free of... - October 06, 2010 - Yoga Yoga
Baeta Corp. Announces the Availability of MyHealthTrends for Weight Control, Version 2.0
New version incorporates significant ease of use and new Patient management capabilities for Practitioners--facilitating weight control and behavior modification. - October 05, 2010 - Baeta Corp.
Team Fitness America Begins New Challenge to Win a Personal Trainer for One Year
The contest is slated to run from October 1st to January 31st and the winner will be announced in February. The winner will be presented with free personal training for one year with a top personal trainer at Team Fitness America. - October 05, 2010 - Team Fitness America
Family Medical iphone App Introduced at AARP’s Orlando@50+
iphone app mihealth stats was introduced at AARP's Orlando@50+ is now available at the itunes store. It captures medication, diagnosis, medical history, emergency alerts for every member of the family. Developed by splash'em LLC as a companion to the book Esther Has a Living Will and Other Fairy Tales for Adult Children (ISBN 978-0-9826123-0-9). - October 04, 2010 - splash'em, LLC