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Riverside Zumbatomic® for Kids -- Inspiring a Healthier Generation Advocate of Alliance for a Healthier Generation (A Michael and Susan Dell Foundation)
Riverside Zumba (a division of T3 Fitness Energy) launches Riverside Zumbatomic® for kids ages 4-12 on Thursday, January 21. To further inspire the families and kids of the community, T3 Fitness Energy and Katz Outdoor Fitness are proud to support the Alliance for a Healthier Generation founded by Michael and Susan Dell. With each registration, parents will receive the book Be Well – Messages From Moms On Living Healthier Lives as narrated by Susan Dell in either Spanish or English. - January 16, 2010 - T3 Fitness Energy
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Jeff Long is Team ON’s Newest Sponsored Athlete
Optimum Nutrition supports perseverance and performance in all athletic endeavors, and recruits athletes with inspiring stories to tell. - January 15, 2010 - Optimum Nutrition
High Energy Labs, Inc. Relocates Offices
High Energy Labs, Inc., developer and manufacturer of premium sports nutrition and anti-aging supplements, announced today that they have completed their move from their former offices into a larger, facility in Heber City, Utah in order to accommodate increasing sales and growth. High Energy Labs... - January 15, 2010 - High Energy Labs
Paul S. Manning of Renaissance Fitness Studio and Wellness Center Proudly Presents Kristen Correia, Personal Trainer to His Elite Organization
Kristen Correia loves what she does. As a personal trainer she enjoys transforming peoples lives through fitness. She offers not only personal one on one training but Group Training such as Yoga, Zumba and Boot Camp. Please contact her to schedule a fitness routine that suits you best. Your life could depend on it. - January 14, 2010 - Renaissance Fitness Newport
New Year Plus Piyolet Equals Healthy Living - New Fitness DVDs Released in January
Piyolet releases two new fitness DVDs entitled "Intro to Piyolet" and "Body by Piyolet" expanding its Pi- PIlates, Yo-Yoga and Let-Ballet fusion format for the masses to enjoy. - January 13, 2010 - Piyolet, LLC
Leading Spas of Canada Hosts Free Webinar on Spa Trends for 2010
Leading Spas of Canada is pleased to announce its first educational webinar of the year, “Spa Trends for 2010” with spa trend guru, Susie Ellis of SpaFinder. The one hour webinar will be presented on Tuesday, January 19 at 11 am PST/2 pm EST and is being offered free of charge to all... - January 13, 2010 - Leading Spas of Canada
Flexfit Announces Successful 2009 Sponsorship of Mauli Ola Foundation’s Surf Experience Days to Benefit Kids with Cystic Fibrosis
Flexfit is grateful to Mauli Ola Foundation for the opportunity to have sponsored their 2009 Surf Experience Days, which helped spread awareness of Cystic Fibrosis. - January 11, 2010 - Flexfit
Olympian and Leading MMA Conditioning Coach Martin Rooney Joins the Faculty of the MMA Conditioning Association
The Mixed Martial Arts industry gets another feather in its cap with the creation of the MMA Conditioning Association and standardization of strength and conditioning protocol for its athletes. - January 11, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Lee Memorial Health System Well Informed Lecture to Discuss Breast Cancer Prevention, Treatment
As the second leading cause of death in women, breast cancer is a disease that has touched nearly every American’s life, either through a personal diagnosis or that of a loved one. That’s why Lee Memorial Health System is hosting a panel lecture and question and answer session devoted to breast cancer on Jan. 13 as part of its Well Informed lecture series. - January 10, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Formostar Encore Infrared Body Wrap System Provides Spa Owners with a “Green” Treatment Option
The Formostar Encore Infrared Body Wrap System provides clients with an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional body wrap treatments. Unlike traditional body wraps that use disposable bandages and solutions during the body wrap procedure, the Encore envelops the client in re-useable silicone pads, directly applying infrared heat deep into the body’s tissues. - January 10, 2010 - Formostar Direct
Lose Weight Get in Shape; Fitness4Her Makes New Years Resolution to Help Others Keep Theirs
After repeatedly making the same resolution year after year, to lose weight and get in shape, women around the world start to see it as an elusive dream. According to an internationally acclaimed women's fitness trainer, it doesn't have to be. - January 10, 2010 - Fitness4Her, Inc.
Paul S. Manning of Renaissance Fitness Studio and Wellness Center is Proud to Announce Catherine Rowe as His Newest Onsite Personal Trainer
Renaissance Fitness Studio of Newport, Rhode Island offers personal training by appointment only. An upscale fitness facility with fireplace and wall fountain, Paul Manning owner adds to his staff. - January 09, 2010 - Renaissance Fitness Newport
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association Offers Fitness Career Diversity and Support in a Down Economy
Personal trainers and fitness professionals find that breaking out of the norm is the fastest path to fitness career success - January 09, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Launched to Answer the Call for a More Structured Strength and Conditioning Protocol for Fighters
The MMA Conditioning Association adds the science to the knockout and the tap out. - January 08, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative of Sleep Restore 2020 Invention to Industry
Melvin T., an Alabama-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Sleep Restore 2020 concept to industry over the next 2 years. An innovative and effective new product that possesses the potential to help millions of consumers with a... - January 08, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
New Training Science from the MMA Conditioning Association Leads to Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Having Super Human Ability
MMA Conditioning Coach Certification Course developed to make the world's most elite athletes even more powerful. - January 06, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Therapy in Transition Receives Positive Response to Website’s New Design
Therapy in Transition (TITO) launched its newly redesigned website in beta testing on Dec. 29, 2009, and the feedback continues to be overwhelmingly positive. Visitors describe the newly designed site as “professional,” “informative,” “user-friendly” and “inspirational.” - January 06, 2010 - Therapy in Transition LLC
New Golf Caddie Service for VIP's
VIP Caddymates - Makes your golf game fun. Now available in Las Vegas, soon expanding to Phoenix and Orlando - January 06, 2010 - VIP Caddymates
Applied Food Sciences Inc. Appoints CK Nutritional Ingredients as Its Exclusive Sales, Marketing and Distribution Partner for the Canadian Natural Health Products Market
Applied Food Sciences Inc. Austin, Texas (AFSTM) and CK Nutritional Ingredients (CKNI), Toronto, Ontario, Canada are pleased to announce the execution of an exclusive sales, marketing and distribution agreement for the Canadian natural health products market. Specifically, CKNI will market... - January 05, 2010 - Applied Food Sciences Inc
Spiritual and Alternative Healing's Holistic Directory Gives Practitioners a Place to Build Clientele
After a year of site development, Spiritual and Alternative's Holistic Directory is open for practitioners who want to drive traffic to their sites, grow clientele, and gain more exposure. With limited areas for holistic practitioners to share their services and market themselves, the Holistic Directory will make this possible. - January 05, 2010 - Spiritual and Alternative Healing
Team Fitness America Extends Final 2009 Sale to January 15, 2010
Throughout most of 2009, Team Fitness America reduced their rates and offered unparalleled in home personal trainer specials, but the sale is nearly coming to an end while they plan for more in depth services throughout 2010. - January 02, 2010 - Team Fitness America
The Orange Planet Expands Personal Training Personnel
T.O.P. Athletic Club expands personal training services by hiring Todd Southwick who holds a B.S. in sports medicine. - January 02, 2010 - The Orange Planet Athletic Club
Fitness Professionals Now Have Career Option in the World if Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) launches a new division to address the need for structured strength and conditioning for the rapidly growing sport of mixed martial arts. - January 01, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
U.S. Soldiers and Veterans Get an Opportunity to Have a Thriving Career as a Personal Fitness Trainer
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) gains GI Bill approval for its Personal Fitness Trainer Certification. - January 01, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Free 1 Hour Massage for New Patients
Become a new patient and receive a free 1 hour massage - January 01, 2010 - Wellness & Better Health Chiropractic P.A.
Mixed Martial Arts Industry Prepares for a Quantum Leap in 2010 - the MMA Conditioning Association Provides Safety, Science and Financial Security
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association opens new Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning division to address the needs of the fastest growing sport int he world. - December 31, 2009 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast Promotes Year Round Health Plans, More Products and Research in 2010
FruitFast continues to manufacture unique products that offer best-of-class benefits, a quality that distinguishes them from other fruit supplement companies. FruitFast is the exclusive producer of whole fruit softgel capsules. - December 31, 2009 - Fruit Fast
The MBody Strength Kettlebell Gym Announces Advanced Training Workshop
The MBody Strength Kettlebell Gym, located in North Orange County, California, has announced an advanced kettlebell training workshop called Kettlebell Training 3000. The event date is Saturday, January 23, 2010 and will be held from 10:30AM to 1:30PM. If you’re looking to get to the next... - December 31, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
Newly Redesigned Website Launches January 2010 with an Online Learning Environment - TLC
Therapy in Transition (TITO) launches a newly redesigned website providing membership privileged benefits such as private discussion forums moderated by a panel of experts dedicated to supporting member’s personal and professional success and Tito’s Learning Center or TLC where individuals can enroll in online courses to broaden their skills and knowledge. - December 30, 2009 - Therapy in Transition LLC
Energy Works Healing: Offering Holistic Treatments for a Healthier Life
Energy Works Healing is a brand new Holistic Center located in in Solana Beach, CA. They offer professional Holistic Treatments to bring wellness and balance to people's Body, Mind, Emotions and Spirit. The main services offered at energy works Healing are: Reiki Energy Healing Classes & Treatments, Fear, Guilt & Anger Release Therapy, The Chakra System Class & Chakra Balancing Treatment, Feng Shui Consultation Intuitive Consultations. - December 30, 2009 - Energy Works Healing
Sport Performance Expert Charts Her Own Recovery
Emma James, the NLP sport performance expert and World Champion charts her own recovery from major shoulder surgery and her regaining her own international competing level. - December 29, 2009 - Emma James Training
Zumba Invites Newfoundland to "Join the Party" in 2010
Global fitness sensation, Zumba Fitness, brings “exercise in disguise” just in time for new year’s resolutions. - December 28, 2009 - Zumba Fitness
New Year’s Resolution: Literacise=Literacy+Exercise - A New Look with a Book
"Keeping you and your child fit and healthy is as easy as opening a book", says Award-winning author and Literacise fitness guru, Irene Smalls. Author Smalls has spent twenty years performing with and for kids around the country. - December 27, 2009 - Irene Smalls
Edwin Ishoo MD FACS Offers JuvaSculpt Facial Rejuvenation Procedures
Edwin Ishoo of Edwin Ishoo MD FACS, a board-certified surgeon specializing in facial and body esthetic contouring, is pleased to announce the availability of JuvaSculpt, a mini facelift procedure in his Massachusetts-based office, located at One Brookline Place in Brookline. The technologically... - December 26, 2009 - Edwin Ishoo MD FACS
Morris County Personal Trainer Carey Yang to Speak on Seven Steps to Jump-Start New Year’s Resolutions on Fitness and Weight Loss
Morris County Personal Trainer Carey Yang will present a Fitness Seminar titled “New Year, New Body, New You: Seven Easy Steps to Jump-Start Your New Year’s Resolutions” on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 7:00 pm. This will take place at Rockaway Township Free Public Library in Rockaway, New Jersey. - December 25, 2009 - Carey for Fitness Personal Training
A Blue Christmas: PsychTests Offers a Free Depression Test to Help Sufferers During the Holidays
PsychTests, the online testing professionals, offer their Depression Test for free (go to http://testyourself.psychtests.com/testid/2087) until January 31, 2010, anticipating an upsurge of sadness and grief during the holiday season. - December 25, 2009 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
E-Ville Roller Derby Announces the First Jr. Roller Derby League in Canada
E-Ville Roller Derby will be kicking off the first Junior Roller Derby league in Canada this January. - December 24, 2009 - E-Ville Roller Derby
"The Ultimate Mindbody Detox" 7-Day Retreat at Chiva-Som International Health Resort
The MindBody Detox Retreat will be running from 5 to 11 February, 2010 and from 12 to 18 February, 2010. This retreat provides the unique opportunity to discover and heal the mental and emotional causes of your physical conditions and life stresses. - December 24, 2009 - Chiva-Som International Health Resort
Mbody Strength Announces Fitness Boot Camp Special for 2010
The MBody Strength Kettlebell Gym, located in Orange County, has just announced a special offer to help people get into shape in 2010. Through January 15, 2010, the company is offering a month of unlimited access to their kettlebell boot camp for only $75. “Many people have seen dramatic... - December 24, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
The 420 Times Sparks It Up with Lighter Giveaway
The 420 Times, Southern California’s leading magazine of medical marijuana and natural healing, has just announced that they are giving away a Permanent Match lighter to a lucky eNewsletter recipient each day for 30 days. By signing up or being a current recipient to the Smoke Signal, The... - December 23, 2009 - The 420 Times
Renton Personal Trainer Luka Hocevar Offers Results Transformation Contest to Kick Off 2010
Renton personal trainer and fitness boot camp instructor, Luka Hocevar, has run the most successful fitness transformation contests around, this year featuring an 8-Week Transformation Contest with the top prize offering well over $2,000 in value. - December 23, 2009 - Hocevar Performance
Founder of Macular Degeneration Foundation Dies at 94
After dedicating his life to public awareness of ARMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Edmund J. Aleksandrovich (Ed Aleks) dies at the age of 94. - December 22, 2009 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Microlife Medical Home Solutions Launches Comprehensive Online Health Management Program; MiHealthLog™
Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. (MiMHS) launched MiHealthLog web-application for consumers who are interested in better managing their health and wellness. “Self-monitoring is the single best health behavior an individual can use to improve their health. Studies have repeatedly... - December 21, 2009 - Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc.
Nutrition Breakthroughs Provides Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress, Sleep Better and Stay Healthy
‘Tis the season for holiday stress. From last minute shopping, to getting less sleep, to making ends meet financially, to consuming more sweets and drinks at holiday get-togethers. Americans are faced with more physical and emotional pressures during the holidays. Recent research studies and surveys in the areas of sleep, eating, and finances are shedding some light on actions one can take to lessen the stress load. - December 21, 2009 - Nutrition Breakthroughs
A Gym with No Contracts, No Lines or Waiting, and Affordable? Make It a Snap Fitness.
Finding time to workout is about to become a whole lot easier and enjoyable for local residents. Snap Fitness, a 24-hour Health Club providing fast and convenient facilities, is hosting a Grand Opening party at its newest location in Smithtown at 138 East Main Street on January 13, 2009 at 11:00am. - December 20, 2009 - Snap Fitness of Smithtown, NY
UCLA Neurologist to Speak About "Chemo Brain" Jan. 28
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura and the Community Memorial Hospital Cancer Resource Center invite cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers to a free workshop entitled “Chemo Brain” with Lorne Label, MD. The program will take place Thursday, January 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at... - December 20, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
UCLA Oncologist to Present Educational Workshop on Women's Cancers at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will present a free educational workshop on Women’s Cancers with Amer Karam, MD on Thursday, January 21, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Please call (805) 379-4777 to RSVP. Dr. Karam of The University of California,... - December 20, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Inland Empire Magazine's 2009 Best Personal Trainer, Christi MacNee
Christi MacNee, President of T3 Fitness Energy, was voted Inland Empire Magazine’s 2009 Best Personal Trainer. This is the second year in a row that Christi MacNee has received this recognition. “Just like last year, this recognition continues to be an honor and inspiration. In... - December 19, 2009 - T3 Fitness Energy
Val Fujii of Fujii Fitness Proudly Announces New Trainer at Four Seasons of El Dorado Hills Fitness Camp
Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and owner of Superwomen Boot Camp, proudly announces new trainer at Four Seasons of El Dorado Hills Fitness Camp - December 19, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
JammyCo Launches “1stTimeTri” App for the Android Market
JammyCo is pleased to announce that First Time Triathlon (1stTimeTri), the company’s popular iPhone and iPod Touch app, is now available in the Android Market. 1stTimeTri is the first triathlon-related app available for the Android Market. Designed by a former professional triathlete and triathlon coach, 1stTimeTri provides a 12-week workout plan to prepare an individual for a sprint (short-distance) triathlon. - December 19, 2009 - JammyCo