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Scottsdale Personal Trainer Reveals Truth Behind 4 Myths for Getting Lean, Flat 6 Pack Abs

Having a flat, sexy midsection is big reason people workout. But for many, they are going about it the wrong way with ineffective crunches and sit-ups. Now local Scottsdale personal trainer dispels the top 4 myths behind achieving the coveted 6 pack abs. - February 07, 2009 - Arizona Fitness Boot Camp

Yoga 4 the Cure

Yoga Instructor Sara Holliday of Fit by Sara and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego Unite to Help Women Get Fit and Feel Great through Yoga while Generating Funds for the Cure for Breast Cancer. Women of all ages and fitness levels join together in peaceful meditation and yoga at Mission Bay... - February 07, 2009 - Fit by Sara, Inc.

Growing North Shore Fitness Company Moves to Larger Facility in Salem, MA

B&S Sports Science, part of B&S Fitness - the largest provider of fitness programs on Boston’s North Shore - recently moved to a new, 11,000 sq. ft. facility, which is more than twice the size of the previous location. The center is at Shetland Park located at 45 Congress Street (Dock... - February 07, 2009 - B&S Fitness

YouTube Lists 'Body Oar' Prototype Video #1 in Over 40 Health/Fitness Categories

Lower Body Oars, (LOBOS) a bionic cardio fitness exercise device that power runs only body core muscles, by bypassing the legs, can massively strengthen almost any human body and heart, even those too Old, Obese, or Disabled to walk stand or swim, and YouTube noticed. - February 06, 2009 - High Efficiency Fitness Company

New "Self-Service Oxygen Bars" Offer an Alternative to Pricey Gourmet Coffee Drinks

Move over coffee bars. There’s a better alternative than caffeine to that afternoon lag. Oxygen is a proven pick-me-up and mixed with aromatherapy it offers enhanced benefits. One company has introduced a new self serve oxygen bar called the Rejuvenation o2 Station™ and users report a... - February 06, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC

NY: Major Companies Test the Waters of Pure Planet Bottle-less Water Coolers

The green alternative to bottled water coolers is receiving rave reviews from consumers. - February 06, 2009 - Pure Planet Waters

New Edition of The Triathlete's Training Bible Will Make Triathletes Smarter, Stronger, and Faster

The Triathlete's Training Bible, just released in a completely revised third edition, will make you a smarter, stronger, faster triathlete. - February 06, 2009 - VeloPress

Kathy Wilson Joins Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC

Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, have announced that Kathy Wilson has joined the firm as a licensed massage and body therapist. Wilson was a licensed... - February 06, 2009 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC

FruitFast® Celebrates National Cherry Month - Offers Special Pricing on Cherry Products

In honor of National Cherry Month, FruitFast is highlighting its leading Montmorency tart cherry products with special pricing for the month of February. - February 05, 2009 - Fruit Fast

Announcing: TLC--HOME Creates New Web-Store

TLC--HOME has created a new web-store, http://www.alkalinewaterplus.com, and Blog http://www.alkalinewaterplus.info . It is now open to the public on the internet 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The store offers all top-models of water ionizers and provides easy-to-understand videos and graphic... - February 05, 2009 - TLC--HOME

Y-Weight Launches New Website and Teen Weight Management Program in Greater-Boston Area

Weight loss and management are among the most searched for services online. Y-Weight, a program designed to give people the help, hope and direction they need to lose weight and keep it off launched a new website and a new teen program on January 15, 2009. - February 05, 2009 - Y-Weight

Hero Nutritionals, "the Makers of Yummi Bears, the Original Children’s Gummy Vitamin and Slice of Life Gummy Vitamins for Adults," Launches New Website

Hero Nutritionals’ new interactive website combines the latest health news, nutrition, vitamins and supplements with an interactive, Help Me Choose software that helps customize the perfect vitamin supplement program for consumers of any age. - February 05, 2009 - Hero Nutritionals, LLC

Matt Fitzgerald's New Runner's Diary Helps Runners Set Personal Records

Running coach and fitness journalist Matt Fitzgerald has improved upon this critical training tool with his new book, The Runner's Diary: A Daily Training Log. - February 04, 2009 - VeloPress

HAPPYneuron Announces New Visual, Audio and Comparative Feedback as Part of Its Latest Release

New HAPPYneuron features allow users to better visualize results, compare to peers and build balanced cognitive workouts. - February 04, 2009 - Happy Neuron

Go Dairy Free Upgrades to Free Priority Shipping for Guide and Cookbook Orders

The website www.godairyfree.org is now offering free priority shipping on the book, “Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living,” for all direct consumer orders within the United States. This new complimentary, expedited... - February 04, 2009 - Go Dairy Free

Momentum Fitness Challenges Their Clients to a Healthy Heart

Momentum Fitness, a personal training studio in Vancouver BC, is challenging their clients to the "Cardio Challenge" to help raise awareness for the importance of a healthy heart. All proceeds go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. - February 01, 2009 - Momentum Fitness

Dedicated Woman™, Manufacturer of Exclusive Supplements for Women, Announces Special Rebates for U.S. Retailers

Dedicated Woman, Inc.™ today announced a special discount incentives to ease the burden for its U.S. retailers who have concerns and are being affected by the current economic environment. In an unprecedented move, the company is offering selected* free product incentives to its U.S. - January 31, 2009 - Dedicated Woman

Titillate Your Lover with Tosca Reno’s Eat-Clean Aphrodisiac Dinner Menu This Valentine’s Day

Eating and foods can be very provocative as seen in the film “9 ½ Weeks” when Mickey Rourke blindfolds Kim Basinger in the kitchen and feeds her honey along with other exotic foods with sensual textures to arouse and heighten her sexual appetite. The kitchen has become an erotic... - January 31, 2009 - Tosca Reno

Pacific Resort Aitutaki Kicks Off 2009 with More Top Awards

Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been chosen as a Best Luxury Hotel in the World & Best Luxury Hotel in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor® in its 2009 Travelers’ Choice awards. Now in its seventh year, the TripAdvisors Travelers’ Choice awards honour the world’s best hotels,... - January 30, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands

Confirm Biosciences Launches SteroidConfirm™

New Steroid Home Test Kit to Detect Anabolic Steroid Abuse- Offering in Response to Concern of Student-Athletes Emulating Some Professionals. - January 30, 2009 - Confirm Biosciences

Matcha Source Launches Novelty Green Tea Beverage for American Market

Matcha Source, an online retailer that specializes in making matcha tea produced in Japan accessible to American consumers, has launched a new product line of specialty premium matcha teas. Matcha powdered green tea is a sugar-free source of powerful antioxidants, including the renown EGCg. One... - January 29, 2009 - Matcha Source

New York Division of Personal Trainers is Launched by Team Fitness America

Offering both membership and package options to cater to every client looking for personal trainers in New York City, Team Fitness America is now able to service many cities throughout the entire New York metropolitan area. - January 29, 2009 - Team Fitness America

Worldhealth.net Features Keynote Speech by Suzanne Somers on Hormone Replacement Therapy

Worldhealth.net, the official website of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine(A4M) has posted a video of Suzanne Somers keynote address to the 14th World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine on its home page. View the video by visiting http://www.worldhealth.net. - January 29, 2009 - A4M

AVID Soccer Releases 2009 Editorial Calendar

The AVID Soccer Equipment Review (ASER) announces their 2009 editorial calendar and publication schedule. Reviews of all products are conducted throughout the year, but each month will have a focused series of articles. - January 28, 2009 - AVID Soccer Equipment Review

RestoreMax™ from Mensmax.com Wins 5 Dude Rating and Product of the Month

A five dude rating and product of the month was awarded to RestoreMax mens skin care cream from MensMax.com by the web product ratings website MensBest.org. MensBest.org gives men's products and services "dudes" instead of stars, and the 5 dude award is the highest honor a product can get. - January 28, 2009 - Redu, Inc. (dba MensMax)

Seventh Annual Bethesda Triathlon Benefits Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks Announces Seventh Bethesda Triathlon The National Capital Area chapter of Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization, today announced the opening of registration for the 7th Bethesda Triathlon to benefit Autism Speaks. Event Chair Peter Beveridge will be... - January 28, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area

Beautorium Embraces Active Sustainable Science in Skincare

beautorium has added active sustainable science brands suki and Sophyto to its growing repertoire of the best in organic and natural beauty. Both offer the latest in organic skincare, and combine cutting edge science with pure, natural actives to deliver breakthrough results. - January 27, 2009 - Beautorium

New Book "Your Health in the Information Age" by Peter Yellowlees MD Featured on ABC, Fox TV, and All Books Reviews

"Your Health in the Information Age” is an exciting new book that shows patients how they can work more closely with their doctors by using the internet effectively. 10 million Americans search for health information on the Internet for themselves or for loved ones every single day? 40% of Americans are able to email their doctors, but 80% want to do this. Available from www.InformationAgeHealth.com, Amazon and many online bookstores. - January 26, 2009 - Peter Yellowlees MD

First Private Midwifery Practice for Tunbridge Wells and Surrounding Area

Louise Wilby and Anja Metzner, Tunbridge Wells’ most local and experienced independent midwives have joined forces to form Tunbridge Wells Independent Midwives. Women will be able to choose between the increasingly stretched maternity service and individualised and woman-centred midwifery care from two dedicated homebirth midwives. - January 26, 2009 - Tunbridge Wells Independent Midwives

The New Year Brings a New Electronic Cigarette- Fifty-One, The Fastest Growing Products On The Mark

Electronic cigarette smokers predict that by 2010, thirty-five percent of smokers will switch to e-cigarettes. E-cigs are among the fastest growing consumer products on the market today, so it makes sense that smokers would want to enjoy the best. - January 25, 2009 - Smoke Anywhere USA, Inc.

MBody Strength Adds a New Kettlebell Line to Online Store Supplied by Troy Barbell

MBody Strength, a fitness company based in Orange County, California, has added new product lines to their online store, including cast iron kettlebells and vinyl kettlebells by Troy Barbell. The MBody Strength online fitness store has marked the new kettlebells down in price to help spread the... - January 25, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC

New Breast Cancer Awareness Product Available from BC Angel in Florida

Breast cancer angel has taken the classic ribbon and given it a new look. Now, more than 26 new logos are available to fit all different types of lifestyles and interests. - January 25, 2009 - Breast Cancer Angel

Sports Science Lab Launches Contest to Fulfill Athletes Dreams

Sports Science Lab is asking for submissions from athletes with community voting on YouTube to select the winner. The winner will receive free SSL training at their facility. - January 25, 2009 - Sport Science Lab

The Orange Planet Gains Certification in National Senior Program

The Orange Planet exists to promote healthy lifestyles in all people from children to seniors, provide customers the very best in training and wellness services and create a superior basketball experience through quality instruction and competitive play. TOP believes in time-honored values that build strong individuals, families, and communities. - January 24, 2009 - The Orange Planet Athletic Club

Get a Refreshing Lift and Earn $1 Per Minute with Aromatherapy Oxygen Stations by o2planet.com

Businesses looking for an additional source of revenues for their spa, hotel, tanning salon, event, or wellness center are adding O2 Planet's Aroma o2 Aromatherapy Oxygen stations. These oxygen stations can be set up anywhere to provide refreshing oxygen with aromatherapy. Charge $1 a minute, They're money making machines. - January 22, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC

Oxygen Detoxification Station Takes Detox Spas to a Whole New Level

The latest way to fully detoxify the body is now available at www.o2planet.com Toxins in the air, water, and in our food can make the body system sluggish. Excess fat and cellulite can develop as a result of toxins that cannot be released. The Oxygen Detoxification Station produces gentle sweating with infrared and o2/o3 steam to pull the toxins out, leaving skin soft and moisturized. Clients rave about the benefits of this revoltionary spa capsule. - January 22, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC

Altitude Simulation Training Taking Off in Manhattan Beach with Results Beyond Expectations

io USA's altitude training equipment is proving a hit with athletes and non athletes a like. Since opening just over 2 months ago clients have become positively hooked on the innovative program delivering sporting, health and lifestyle benefits. - January 22, 2009 - io USA

T3 Fitness Energy and jobing.com Launch Workplace Wellness Video Series

Workplace wellness is one of the hottest topics for employers. The short fitness tips in the videos are designed to help employees increase productivity and help those looking for work keep a positive outlook while searching. - January 22, 2009 - T3 Fitness Energy

High School and College Students Finding the "Formula for Success" in a New DVD

High School and College students looking for the answers to success, now have found the "game plan" in this new DVD. - January 21, 2009 - success4teens.com

Team Fitness America's in Home Personal Trainers Come to New Jersey

Since 2005, Team Fitness America has continued to strive to be America’s top choice for personal trainers which has spawned incredibly low session prices with personal trainers in New Jersey that are certified from nationally recognized organizations. - January 19, 2009 - Team Fitness America

Are Dental Hygiene Clinics Doomed to Fail?

Dentists' expenses are increasing, leaving many dental practices struggling. About one in four practices have raised their dental fees due to the current economy, finds a dental management survey by The Wealthy Dentist. - January 18, 2009 - The Wealthy Dentist

Anger and Miracles in the City That Never Sleeps

Bestselling author and renowned anger expert, John Lee, will be presenting two workshops at Meta Center New York on January 23 and 24 - The Miracle List: Writing, Telling and Reliving God Moments and Expressing Anger Appropriately at Home and at Work. - January 17, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars

Hope Hospice and McKenna Unveil 2009 Learning Series

Hope Hospice and McKenna are proud to present the Hope Hospice Silver Anniversary Learning Series. To commemorate twenty-five years of Hope Hospice’s services to the community, these two agencies are joining forces to bring a series of unique, informative and fun community presentations to... - January 17, 2009 - Hope Hospice

Miami’s Newest Spot for Exotic Dance Workout Classes (No Pole Necessary), Every Woman, Every Age, Every Shape

Spice up your workout in 2009 Workout in your heels - January 16, 2009 - The Art of Exotic Dancing for Everyday Women

Multi-Brand Organic Coupons Are Now Online

Mambo Sprouts Marketing has expanded its savings programs with printable, online coupons. Now, visitors to the Mambo Sprouts site (www.mambosprouts.com) can print high value coupons for natural and organic products. - January 15, 2009 - Mambo Sprouts Marketing

Gold's Gym North Tucson Re-Grand Opening Celebration

Gold's Gym North at Oracle and Ina Roads in Tucson is having their re-grand opening celebration on Saturday, January 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - January 15, 2009 - Gold's Gym North

The Jersey Boys do It Again. Teenaged Brothers Alex Gere and Austin Gere Along with Their Friend Nick Panes Launch Xfuel, the Energy Drink for Gamers… by Gamers.

The Jersey Boys do it again. Teenaged brothers Alex Gere and Austin Gere along with their friend Nick Panes launch Xfuel, the energy drink for Gamers…by Gamers. Together with their respective fathers, Joe Gere and Howie Panes who’s About Me Labs is changing the face of the dietary... - January 14, 2009 - Xfuel

Climb the Highest Mountain in Africa to Help Children with AIDS