elements for Women Wins Prestigious 2008 Best of Alpharetta Award

Alpharetta, GA, November 27, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Rounding out a year of growth and achievement, upscale women’s fitness brand elements for women has been awarded the Best of Alpharetta Award in the Health Clubs and Gyms category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

The elements fitness brand differs from other health club providers with its balanced approach to a healthy lifestyle: body, beauty and mind. Relying on expert guidance and support, elements™ creates a platform for women to come together in an environment of health and wellness. The brand also features an online magazine and media channel, elements living, a full-service interactive diet program, BalanceD™, and a full retail line.

“Each of our franchises is fully committed to improving and benefiting their local community. That’s why it’s so gratifying to be recognized for our Alpharetta locations. We’re one of the fastest-growing franchise brands in the country, and it’s wonderful to be recognized within local markets, even as we expand internationally!” said elements Brand Director Christopher Palumbo

The Best of Alpharetta award comes on the tails of elements’ announced expansion into Latin American markets, as well as a new offer of stock options for the company.

For more information about elements or the Best of Alpharetta award, please contact Chris Palumbo at 786.363.4213 or chris@elementsforwomen.com, and visit www.elementsforwomen.com, www.elementsliving.tv and www.USLBA.net.

About elements™

elements™ is an international premium fitness and lifestyle brand for women. The company offers membership-based fitness, diet and weight loss services throughout a network of wholly-owned, as well as franchised health clubs and online services. elements™ has appeared in Investor’s Business Daily, South Florida Business Journal, The Miami Herald, Forbes Magazine online and Club Business International among others. The brand features technologically advanced Smart Workouts, dynamic Group Workout series and a robust online diet program, BalanceD™. Over 45 locations are now under development in the U.S., as well as international expansion to Bombay, Dubai, Australia, Canada and London.

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