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Susi Hately Aldous Blends Yoga and Kinesiology for Pain-Free Movement in Yoga Therapy Program for Back Pain
About 80% of all Americans experience back pain at some point in their life. Often the real cause is overlooked and the pain is masked with medication. Susi Hately Aldous of Functional Synergy offers a therapeutic yoga program for people in pain. Her clients come from many different walks of life, from cancer survivors and people with chronic pain, lupus, fibromyalgia and migraines to professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts wanting to improve their performance. - April 25, 2009 - Functional Synergy
Bake for Hope Teams Up with Two More Susan G. Komen Local Affiliates for the Week of Nationwide Bake Sales
Bake for Hope is the first ever nation-wide, 100% volunteer-run, bake sale event happening May 3rd-9th, the week before Mothers Day. This event is in honor and suoport of mothers and women everywhere and 100% of the proceeds will go to local Susan G. Komen for the Cure affiliates. Bake for Hope makes participation easy from volunteers at every age group and businesses at any level. Find out more on www.bakeforhope.org. - April 24, 2009 - Cause Good
ON Athletes in Top 10 at 2009 IFBB Europa Show of Champions
Popular ON Athletes place in the Top 10 competing at the 2009 IFBB Europa Show of Champions in Orlando. - April 24, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Fitness for Survivors Workshop at Women's Health & Fitness Expo, Kingston, NY
Julie Goodale, of Life-Cise.com, will lead a "Fitness for Survivors" workshop at the Women's Health & Fitness Expo, Saturday, May 2, in Kingston, NY. The workshop will focus on fitness issues for cancer survivors, and will take place at 10:00am. - April 24, 2009 - Life-Cise
Miami-Based Certified Personal Trainer Launches Building Better Bodies Fitness Tips & Advice Blog
Carlos Regueira, NFPT certified personal, announced the launch of his Building Better Bodies Fitness blog. The blog shares fitness, health and nutritional tips and advice to help readers build the body they want. Carlos specializes in tips, advice, and workout programs that are easy to implement... - April 24, 2009 - Building Better Bodies Fitness
FruitFast® Launches New Website - Showcasing Company’s Superior Fruit Products
FruitFast®, an industry leader with international sales of all-fruit nutraceutical products, has unveiled a new website to reflect their focus on healthy living. Fruit juice concentrates, the original fruit softgels, USDA developed fruit bars and potent liquids are all highlighted on the updated brownwoodacres.com website. - April 24, 2009 - Fruit Fast
New Sex Tips Website Wants Better Sex for Everyone
SexTips.org offers men and women tips for better sex as well as sex product reviews. - April 24, 2009 - SexTips.org
Benjamin Franklin’s Virtues Now on Your iPhone
Age-old wisdom meets iPhone OS technology to help the tech-savvy improve their character – and chances for success. - April 24, 2009 - Equilibrium Enterprises
For Physical Fitness Trainers the Economic Slump Proves Less Flabby
As a Down Economy Translates Into More Gym Time for Idle Business Executives, Fitness Trainers Learn to Savor the Lagging Economic Recovery. - April 23, 2009 - Private Trainers Association
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Announces Detoxification Boot Camp Informational Sessions
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, the doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, have announced that the firm will hold detoxification boot camp informational sessions on Thursday, April 23 at 1 p. - April 23, 2009 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
IFBB Figure Pro Hazal Nelson Joins Team ON
On two continents, and now as an ON Athlete, Hazal Nelson’s career as a professional figure competitor is going places. - April 23, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Free Massage for Individuals Who Recently Lost Their Job
Imperial Laser Center is launching the “Massage Therapy Relief Act” which will provide one free 30-minute massage to any unemployed person who has a pink slip or other verification of unemployment issued within the last 60 days. Eligible individuals must phone to make an appointment at 267-336-7150. Appointments will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. - April 23, 2009 - Imperial Laser Center
Scott Cole Appearing at Northwood Nature Yoga Conference from April 30 – May 3, 2009
Scott Cole, internationally acclaimed fitness & wellness personality, is proud to announce his upcoming appearance at the 2nd annual Northwoods Nature Yoga Conference being held from April 30 to May 3, 2009 at the historic Lakewoods Resort on Lake Namekagon in Wisconsin. Scott will be... - April 22, 2009 - BayView Entertainment
Boston’s First Women’s Only Boot Camp Begins May 4th
AIR Personal Fitness is pleased to announce the opening of “In It To Win It!” Fitness Boot Camp Just For Women. - April 22, 2009 - AIR Personal Fitness
Corporate Stress Health Coach Michele Risa to Address Saks Fifth Avenue Employees at Company Health & Wellness Expo May 19, 2009
Corporate health and morale consultant Michele Risa will address stress related concerns at the Saks Fifth Avenue Employee Health & Wellness Expo, to be held at the Fifth Avenue store May 19th, 2009. “While the event is only open to employees of Saks, it demonstrates the demand that the... - April 19, 2009 - Beyond Body Mind Spirit
RGC Design Introduces "The Complete Guide to Playground Development," a Comprehensive Guide to Building a Fun, Safe Playground
In his new book, The Complete Guide to Playground Development, author Robert Collins of RGC Design takes readers through the process of building a playground. From design through construction, and every step in between, this book will guide you to your dream playground. Written in a clear and... - April 18, 2009 - RGC Design
Village at Sherman Oaks Residents Reap Health Benefits of Community Homegrown Herbs Garden
When Stan Rice volunteered to manage The Village at Sherman Oaks greenhouse he was simply sharing his love for gardening. His efforts however yielded a bounty of herbs that in addition to being tasty seasonings have also been found by researchers to have numerous physical and emotional healing... - April 18, 2009 - The Village at Sherman Oaks
Winback; a Free Webinar for Health Clubs, Wellness Centers, Yoga Studios and Healthcare Practices on How to Reactivate Former Clients, Customers & Members
This free webinar led by Leslie Nolen, health & wellness marketing expert and president of The Radial Group, provides practical and effective tips for winning back and reactivating former customers of health clubs, wellness centers, corporate wellness programs, yoga studios, and conventional, complementary and alternative healthcare practices. - April 17, 2009 - The Radial Group
MBody Strength to Attend OC Marathon Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Expo
MBody Strength will have a booth at the upcoming Orange County Marathon Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Expo. The unconventional fitness company is planning to show new equipment and hold fitness challenges for prizes. “We’re very excited to have a booth at the Orange County Marathon... - April 17, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
The Third Suburban Warrior Challenge Fitness Competition to be Held on the Beach
MBody Strength has announced the third Suburban Warrior Challenge kettlebell fitness competition. This will be the first Suburban Warrior Challenge to be held on the beach and to feature three exercise challenges. - April 17, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
Iatria Spa Announces April Girls Night Out Event
Dave Mangrum, president and CEO of Iatria Spa and Health Center, has announced that the Iatria Medspa will host a Girls Night Out event at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 20 at The Arboretum at Weston, located at 2058 Renaissance Park Place, Suite 200 in Cary. Iatria’s Girls Night Out provides an... - April 17, 2009 - Iatria Day Spa
North State Hypnosis in Northern California
Hypnosis has been officially endorsed as a therapeutic method by medical, psychiatric, dental, and psychological associations throughout the world, and is primarily organized here in the United States by the National Society of Hypnosis. In Northern California, North State Hypnosis currently offers the widest variety of available techniques as well as the unique ability to hypnotize every person that contacts them for help. - April 16, 2009 - North State Hypnosis
Mini Skywall. Keeping Kids Fit and Entertained. Skywall Satisfies Kids’ Appetite for Stimulating Exercise in a Safe Environment.
Indoor play centers and gyms seeking fitness equipment that keeps kids of all ages stimulated, challenged, fit and entertained should look no further than Mini Skywall from Avanti Fitness. Mini Skywall is an ingenious motorized, indoor climbing wall that can keep kids amused for hours. Mini... - April 16, 2009 - Avanti Fitness
Folsom Personal Trainer Val Fujii Announces the Launch of a Revolutionary Fitness Program Designed to Take Your Body from ‘Ordinary to Extraordinary’ by Summer
Val Fujii, a local Folsom certified personal trainer, has recently launched Superwomen Boot Camp, a cutting-edge fitness boot camp designed for women that promises to take your body from 'Ordinary to Extraordinary' at only a fraction of the cost of personal training. - April 16, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Floatworks: Launch Their All New Ultimate Sensory Relaxation Device, the i-Sopod
“The pace of modern-day life, the credit crunch, and the financial crisis is making many people feel extremely stressed.” - April 16, 2009 - The Floatworks Ltd
1-800-DENTIST® Launches Website Upgrades
1-800-DENTIST®, the nation’s leading free dentist referral service, launched a newly redesigned website in response to the growing number of visitors to 1800dentist.com. The new design also aims to strengthen 1-800-DENTIST’s position as the leading dental resource for U.S. consumers. - April 15, 2009 - 1-800-DENTIST
"Mark’s Daily Apple" Blog on Health and Fitness Now Ranked #11 on Internet; Rapid Rise Among 120,000 Blogs
After only two years of existence, Mark’s Daily Apple is ranked 11th among the world’s most popular English speaking “blogs” on the internet and in the top 25 of the 120,000 blogs on the internet devoted to health and fitness. The blog is the creation of Mark D. Sisson, a nationally respected authority on health, fitness and nutrition. Sisson attributes the success of the blog to the uniqueness and originality of the content. - April 15, 2009 - Marks Daily Apple
Pavel Tstaoline and Phil Ross Teach the US Navy SEALs: the Strongest Get Stronger
Kettlebell Guru Pavel Tstatoline and Phil Ross selected to train US Navey SEALs in kettlebell exercise. - April 15, 2009 - BayView Entertainment
ON Travels to Germany & FIBO
A popular attraction at America’s biggest bodybuilding events, Optimum Nutrition will be in Essen, Germany April 23 – 26 for FIBO. - April 15, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Real Nordic Walking Poles Are Helping Many with Balance and Stability Issues - Including Many of Our Recovering War Heroes
When a thank you letter arrived from The American Red Cross for the one-piece Nordic Walking Poles that were donated to Walter Reed Veterans Hospital by SkiWalking.com and The American Nordic Walking System it was one of hundreds of confirmations that one-piece Nordic Walking poles prove to be safer, lighter and much more durable than twist-locking adjustable length/telescoping/collapsible poles. - April 15, 2009 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Body Matrix – Personal Training and Nutrition Launches Marketing Campaign
Body Matrix Canada announced today the launching of its first marketing campaign in the downtown Toronto area. - April 14, 2009 - Body Matrix Canada
Holistic Help Offers New Service to Identify Hidden Food Sensitivities
Holistic Help website is pleased to announce the addition of a new service called the ALCAT test. With a simple test that is mailed directly to your home, the ALCAT test will determine if you have hidden food sensitivities that may be at the root of your physical or mental health conditions. http://www.holistichelp.net. - April 14, 2009 - Holistic Help
Global Decompression - Now Offers Service, Repair, Worldwide Delivery of the Axiom DRX 9000, Accu-SPINA and Other Used Spinal Decompression Equipment
The staff at Global Decompression are asked the same question multiple times. Why should Chiropractors or Medical Doctors buy from Global Decompression? Why should they buy a Used Axiom DRX 9000 or Used Spinal Decompression machine, instead of buying a new one from the manufacture? What about... - April 13, 2009 - Global Decompression
Kettlebell Elite Fitness Studio Grand Opening 18 April 2009
Though economic woes make small businesses vulnerable, a Navy wife is taking a chance and doing her part to try and help the local Virginia Beach economy. Kettlebells are already the latest craze on the west coast due to the Russian fitness tools' incredible results. Now, the first ever Kettlebell Studio, Kettlebell Elite, provides workouts that will shred the fat, increase endurance, increase strength, and increase flexibility. Workouts are led by Karen Smith, a Russian Certified Instructor. - April 13, 2009 - kettlebell elite
Step, Dance, and Get Fit with BayView Entertainment’s June 2009 DVD Releases – There's Something for Everyone
BayView Entertainment announces its June lineup of DVD fitles, including programs for step aerobics, kick boxing, cardio exercise, and Broadway dancing. - April 13, 2009 - BayView Entertainment
Se Habla Espanol? Optimum Lifestyle Does
Now hard-training athletes can get ‘The Bigger Picture’ from Optimum Lifestyle magazine in Spanish, published free twice a year by Optimum Nutrition. - April 12, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Michael Torchia Announces Launch of FitnessUndercover.com
The billion-dollar fitness industry now has an unofficial watchdog. FitnessUndercover.com has been launched by celebrity fitness trainer and radio host Michael Torchia for the express purpose of providing background information on the fitness industry's products and practices. Visitors will be able to keep informed by Torchia's informative articles, recommendations, podcasts and videos. - April 10, 2009 - Michael Torchia
Rhode Island Perinatal Hepatitis Program Honored
The Rhode Island Perinatal Hepatitis Prevention Program – a collaborative effort of Women & Infants Hospital, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, the VNA of Care New England, and the Rhode Island Department of Health – was recently recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and... - April 10, 2009 - Women & Infants Hospital
SixPack App for iPhone Pumps Up Fitness Buffs
SixPack App, a new fitness application for iPhone, includes an illustrated collection of more than 100 exercises that have been categorized by muscle type. Each entry includes a "SixPack" of detailed information. The application also contains a handy collection of eight pre-configured workout routines. - April 09, 2009 - Pocket Cocktails Inc.
Urban Active Ranks 3rd on "America’s Healthiest Top 10 Gyms" List by Widely Respected Health Magazine
Leading national health & fitness magazine “Health” with over 1.3 million in circulation, has voted Urban Active as number 3 on its Top 10 “America’s Healthiest Gyms” List. - April 09, 2009 - Urban Active Fitness
Economic Downturn Causes Health to Plummet
Your diet is the first thing to go in the midst of an economic crisis. - April 09, 2009 - Tosca Reno
Get a Quick Shot of Protein with ABB®’s New Puro Pro® Shot
ABB’s new Pure Pro® Shot packs a lot of high-quality protein into a small, easy to drink serving size. - April 09, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
San Mateo-Based Nandi Yoga Certified as a Green Business by the City of San Mateo & San Mateo County
San Mateo-based Nandi Yoga (www.nandiyoga.com) is officially certified as a Green Business by the City of San Mateo and San Mateo County under the award-winning Green Business Program establishing the studio as a leading advocate for green business within the United States’ yoga... - April 09, 2009 - Nandi Yoga
Brentwood Dermatology Unveils AFA Skin Care Products Online
Brentwooddermatology.com has added a range of AFA daily rejuvenation skin care products in its skin care product collection. Different added AFA products are ideal to increase moisture levels and revamp the tone and texture of your skin. - April 09, 2009 - Brentwood Dermatology Medical Group
Holistic Help Offers New Solutions for Improving Your Health
Holistic Help website offers several new self-care strategies for improving or maintaining optimal physical and emotional health .http://www.holistichelp.net - April 09, 2009 - Holistic Help
Healing the Heart of New York City
Nurture New York announces its latest group psychotherapy and trauma incident support programs...and invites journalists to experience state of the art healing techniques at its Midtown Healing Center. - April 08, 2009 - Nurture New York
Beautorium Celebrates Entrepreneurial Exclusive in Natural and Organic Skincare
Beautorium, the online natural and organic beauty emporium, is pleased to announce an entrepreneurial exclusive in natural skincare: Dr. Mah Hussein Gambles, founder of Saaf Skincare, has just been named one of the UK’s Top 100 female entrepreneurs. - April 08, 2009 - Beautorium
Suburban Warrior Challenge II Kettlebell Fitness Competition Results
MBody Strength hosted the second Suburban Warrior Challenge kettlebell fitness competition on March 28, 2009. The event, held in Fullerton, California featured a 2.8 mile weighted hike and kettlebell exercise portions. “We upped the difficulty for the second Suburban Warrior Challenge by... - April 08, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
Synergy Spa Participates in National Spa Week - 7 Days of Wellness for Everyone on a Budget
Synergy Spa, located in the Shoppes of Glenwood Village in Raleigh, is one of seven spas in North Carolina to participate in National Spa Week April 13-19. Spa Week, in it's tenth year and the first year that North Carolina is being represented, is sponored by Allure Magazine and Jane Iredale... - April 08, 2009 - Synergy Spa & Aesthetics
President/CEO Investigates Phoenix Weight Loss Industry, and as a Result Uncovers the Hidden Truth with the Help of Fitness Elements & Associates
President/CEO Investigates Phoenix Weight Loss Industry, and as a result Uncovers the hidden truth and Now Fitness Elements is giving you the chance to Name your own price for a 90 day Body-transformation. Thanks to Mr. Wilson's great success Fitness Elements wants to see more people be able to get... - April 07, 2009 - Fitness Elements & Associates