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BH® North America Increases Sales Territories, Focuses on Dealer Support
Leading Orange County fitness equipment manufacturer, BH North America, has taken a key step in maintaining its fitness sales growth by adding two North American sales territories to better serve its specialty dealer network and provide the responsive sales support dealers have come to expect from... - September 03, 2009 - BH North America Corporation
Milwaukee Adventure Boot Camp Opens State-of-the-Art Indoor Fitness Boot Camp Facility
Come October and falling temperatures, Milwaukee Adventure Boot Camp will move to new turf – an indoor facility customized to provide ideal indoor conditions for a boot camp fitness workout. The October 5 sessions will kick off the new Glendale location. - September 03, 2009 - Milwaukee Adventure Boot Camp
Fitness Perfection, LLC Promotes Revolutionary and Cost Effective On-Line Fitness Programs, with an Exclusive Animated Exercise Library
A unique alternative to the high cost of personal training; this dynamic system is designed to provide consumers with a practical and effective way to train for less. - September 02, 2009 - Fitness Perfection, LLC
San Mateo-Based Nandi Yoga Pedals Green Business Practices: Yoga Studio Adds Bike Racks to 8th Street with Support from San Mateo
San Mateo-based Nandi Yoga (www.nandiyoga.com) continues to advocate for green business practices as it unveils six shiny, new bike racks on 8th Street. The new bike racks were made possible through a partnership with between Nandi, Bike San Mateo, the City of San Mateo, and Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance. - August 28, 2009 - Nandi Yoga
Cutting Edge Marketing Campaign Induces Premium Value Fitness Center Membership Sales
Premier Fitness Marketing, the Nation’s leading Fitness Center Marketing and Promotions company, has announced a new highly effective marketing campaign which commands premium value sales of fitness center memberships from a market which otherwise tends to be inhibited about attending a... - August 27, 2009 - Premier Fitness Marketing
Yoga Poses to Practice at Any Moment in Your Daily Life
How many times have you heard someone say, "I'd really like to do yoga but I just don't have time for it?" That is no longer an excuse. The new book, Yoga in No Time at All, published by PranaPower, LLC, provides 39 poses that can be done while you are brushing your teeth, putting your... - August 26, 2009 - PranaPower, LLC
New Skatepark at Military Base Boosts Soliders’ Morale
With the construction complete, the grand opening of the new skatepark at the Fort Irwin Military Base is set for Wednesday, August 26. Permission to shred sir? Permission granted soldier! With the help of Spohn Ranch Skateparks, the new 15,000 square foot concrete skatepark at the Fort Irwin... - August 26, 2009 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
BH® North America Strengthens Management Team with Fitness Industry Veterans
BH North America strengthened its management team in the second quarter by announcing John Kipper as Director of Marketing and Shafiur Rahman as Manager of Customer Service & Support. - August 22, 2009 - BH North America Corporation
McEachern Youth Football Moms Tackle Obesity and Take on the Challenge
Youth football league hosts fitness fundraiser to combat obesity. - August 21, 2009 - inneractive FITCLUB
Yoga Yoga Founders Present Kundalini and Gong Yoga Weekend
The founders of Yoga Yoga Mehtab Benton and Guru Karam, along with teacher trainer Siri Bahadur, will offer the public a personal experience of the gong, the chakras, and Kundalini energy during three workshops on August 28-30, 2009. Highlights of the weekend include a gong concert, a class to... - August 21, 2009 - Yoga Yoga
Medford ATC Taekwondo Demo Team to Perform at Southern Oregon Community Fun Fair
Medford ATC Taekwondo Demo Team to Perform at Southern Oregon Community Fun Fair on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 10AM. Located at the Medford Armory in Medford, OR. - August 19, 2009 - America Taekwondo Center (ATC)
Ricoh Arena Will Bid for Olympic Football Event
The Ricoh Arena in Coventry will bid to stage Olympic football matches in 2012. The decision comes after Villa Park, the only Midlands venue scheduled to stage preliminary Olympic football games, withdrew as a host for the tournament. Officials at Villa Park informed the London Organising... - August 14, 2009 - Ricoh Arena
Skatepark Builder Flourishes Despite Economic Downturn
Spohn Ranch Skateparks was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation. - August 14, 2009 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Hypnosis and Yoga for Pregnancy and Birth
Hypnosis and Yoga have proved beneficial for expectant mothers to have a comfortable pregnancy and birth. Hypnosis Healing Centre in Ottawa Ontario offers a special program for these unique stages of womanhood. - August 09, 2009 - Hypnosis Healing Centre
Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training to Men's Health Magazines Top 10 Gyms
Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST) was named as one of the Top 10 gyms in the country by Men's Health Magazine in their September 2009 issue. Celebrating their first anniversary in August of this year, the brainchild of nationally-recognized, top fitness professionals Bill Hartman and... - August 08, 2009 - Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training
B&S Fitness will Host Halloween Race to Benefit The Plummer Home for Boys
This Halloween, B&S Fitness (http://www.bnsfitness.com/), the largest provider of fitness programs on Boston’s North Shore, will host The Devil's Chase, a 6.66 mile run. The event will start at 8 a.m. at Salem Willows Park on October 31st, 2009. The race benefits various charities including The Plummer Home for Boys located in Salem, MA. - August 07, 2009 - B&S Fitness
U.S. National Whitewater Center Announces Facebook Fan Promotion
The U.S. National Whitewater Center has announced new Facebook promotions to celebrate the success of their social community. Since the USNWC created their Facebook fan page six weeks ago, the page has grown exponentially with daily engagement from fans. With the fan count currently at close to... - August 02, 2009 - The U.S. National Whitewater Center
Yoga Yoga Hosts Yoga Teacher, Clinical Psychologist Richard Miller
November 2009 Richard Miller yoga events at Yoga Yoga include iRest Yoga Nidra training, free lecture, and weekend workshops. - July 31, 2009 - Yoga Yoga
ProperForm Private Fitness Expands Services, Adds Staff, to Offer Healthy Transitions for Women Program
The popular South Beach private gym announces a new diet and exercise program designed specifically for the needs of women forty years of age and older. - July 28, 2009 - ProperForm Private Fitness
Extra Innings On-Base Again in New York
National Franchise Company Announces Signing of 2nd Albany, NY Area Franchises. - July 25, 2009 - Extra Innings
Chopper Show Detroit Coming to Michigan State Fairgrounds, Aug. 8-9
Custom motorcycles, bands, bar-b-que are among the highlights for event to be hosted inside the Joe Dumars Fieldhouse. - July 25, 2009 - Joe Dumars Fieldhouse
Sityodtong LA Proudly Presents the Opening of "Kid Power Martial Arts"
Is Your Child Shy and Afraid? Confidence is the Key. Kid Power Martial Arts is operated by famous martial arts sisters, June Castro Michalowski and July Castro Steinhorn both 9th Degree Black Belts in Shaolin Kenpo. The new program will reflect the stages of development for children ages 3 & up. - July 24, 2009 - Pro Training, Inc. - Sityodtong LA
Yoga Cancer Fundraising Event Sponsored by Harmony Pilates Integrative Movement & Yoga
"Be The Change You Wish To See In The World" When: Sunday, July 19th from 1-3pm Where: The Hunt Community Center Gymnasium 301 Stinson Avenue Holly Springs Fee: Donation Only Checks can be made out to: DCPSP- In Memo Line: DUMC 3139 In this all level class, students will work on filling... - July 18, 2009 - Harmony Pilates Studio, Integrative Movement & Yoga
KCFitnessLink to Promote Yoga Certification and Health Employment During Yoga Month 09
KCFitnesslink will offer a special by donation yoga teacher training registration during Yoga Month 09 to promote yoga and health-related employment. - July 16, 2009 - KCFitnessLink
Outdoor Adventure Fitness Boot Camp is Supercharged by Mother Nature
Being outdoors adds health and wellness benefits to every workout. Catherine Andersen, owner and head coach of Milwaukee Adventure Boot Camp, explains the perks received naturally when exercise moves outside. - July 15, 2009 - Milwaukee Adventure Boot Camp
“Fitness Boot Camps” Offer Opportunity to Tone Up for a Good Cause
A local fitness entrepreneur is offering residents an opportunity to get in shape for a good cause at a series of workouts starting July 18. - July 12, 2009 - Fitness4U LLC
Infinity Martial Arts of Middleton, WI Raises Over $5,000 for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County recently announced a financial contribution of over $5,000 from the Infinity Martial Arts Dojo located in Middleton, WI thanks to a very successful Kick-A-Thon which recently took place on June 6th, 2009 at the Middleton High School. - July 11, 2009 - Infinity Martial Arts
Student Athletes Take Their Fitness Training to the Next Level - Personal Training a Growing Trend in Youth Sports
"Local Student Athletes Prepare for the Upcoming School Year with Personal Training at Excel Sport and Fitness in Waltham.” - July 10, 2009 - Excel Sport and Fitness
Extra Innings Frederick Celebrates Grand Opening This Weekend
With the All-Star break right around the corner, baseball & softball enthusiasts in west central Maryland can continue swinging this weekend as Extra Innings, America’s premier indoor baseball and softball training center, celebrates the Grand Opening of its newest Maryland location in... - July 10, 2009 - Extra Innings
Delta Force Paintball Purchase 007 Casino Royale Scud Missile for Their Paintballers
Delta Force Paintball recently purchased a scud missile from the latest set of 007 Casino Royale for their paintballer's. Find out why and the reaction so far. - July 09, 2009 - Delta Force Paintball
Two Southern Oregon Students Bring Home National Taekwondo Champion Honors
Flying feet and piercing screams were in abundance at the Austin (Texas) Convention Center this week as USA Taekwondo conducted its 2009 U.S. National Junior Olympic Championship event June 30-July 2. Over 2,000 athletes ages 6-72, aided by over 550 coaches, competed during the week vying for the... - July 04, 2009 - America Taekwondo Center (ATC)
30 Years of Tae Kwon Do, Simon Rhee Style
Simon Rhee's Tae Kwon Do approaches its 30th anniversary of excellent teaching and service. - July 01, 2009 - Simon Rhee Tae Kwon do
Orlando Rowing Club to Offer Demonstration Clinics for Visually Impaired
Orlando Rowing Club (ORC) will be offering two indoor rowing demonstration and learning clinics for visually impaired youths and adults during the 48th Annual Convention of the American Council of the Blind in Orlando, Florida, July 3-11, 2009. The clinics will be held on Wednesday, July 8, and Thursday, July 9, 5:00pm to 6:30pm both dates at the convention. - June 27, 2009 - Orlando Rowing Club, Inc
Balance Yoga Lounge and KCFitnessLink to Offer Exclusive Training in Yoga Therapy
KCFitnessLink is offering a 200 hour yoga teacher training course in yoga therapy at Balance Yoga Lounge in Ankeny, IA from October 19-30, 2009. - June 18, 2009 - KCFitnessLink
Forty-Year Veteran Wakes Up Fitness Industry
Although most historical sources reference 1934 as the origin of The Beach, Tschirret says the most reliable report comes from the man who backboned it all, the legendary Harold Zinkin. - June 17, 2009 - Multinational Brands®, Inc.
Local Columbia Martial Arts School Introduces New Karate Program for Autistic Children
Samurai Karate Studio, located in Northeast Columbia, announced today that they will be offering karate classes for children with broad spectrum disorders. The classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm to 4:00pm. - June 14, 2009 - Samurai Karate Studio
Community Outreach is Central to Practice of Stamford Yoga Studio, Dew Yoga
With focus on an under-served community need, Dew Yoga, in the Springdale section of Stamford on the 2nd floor at Bobby Valentines Sports Academy, 72 Camp Avenue, Stamford, has announced the start of a no-fee weekly yoga class. Beginning in June, the studio will offer the weekly class on Saturdays... - June 10, 2009 - Dew Yoga
Samurai Karate Studio Announces Participation in Martial Arts Defeat Diabetes® Community Action Project™ (MADDCAP™)
Samurai Karate Studio is pleased to announce their participation in a new martial art's program, called MADDCAP, or Martial Arts Defeat Diabetes Community Action Project. According to Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for SKS, this new program will be part of the curriculum that SKS teaches that will include information about the disease, the risk factors, warning signs, complications and ways to prevent the disease through attention to nutrition and exercise. - June 08, 2009 - Samurai Karate Studio
Samurai Karate Studio Offers Special Summer Program for New Students
Samurai Karate Studio, located at 2000 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC, 29229, is offering a special summer training program for beginner students. - June 07, 2009 - Samurai Karate Studio
Cane-Do-Kai Usa Announces American Cane Self Defense Level 1 Instructor Monthly Certification Seminar Series
Cane-Do-Kai USA founder and Senior Cane Master Joe Robaina today announced on going, monthly Cane Self Defense instructor qualification seminars at Cane-Do-Kai headquarters in Miami, Fl. Cane-Do Kai U.S.A. is a complete martial art that teaches self defense, personal fitness, and natural healing... - June 04, 2009 - Cane-Do-Kai USA
Muscle Beach® Fitness Club Chain to Sponsor Summer Events in Venice, California
Daniel Tschirret, Founder and Chairman of Multinational Brands®, Inc., the world’s largest fitness promotion and the parent company of the Muscle Beach® fitness club chain, announced today that their Muscle Beach® brand will sponsor a series of events this summer at Muscle Beach,... - June 04, 2009 - Multinational Brands®, Inc.
Muscle Beach® Celebrates 75th Anniversary by Launching Worldwide Fitness Club Chain
Last year was a very special year, not only for Muscle Beach®, but for the entire fitness industry. The legendary brand celebrated its 75th anniversary, reaching a milestone that no other fitness club chain has ever achieved. The prestigious brand is now available worldwide, to both existing... - June 04, 2009 - Multinational Brands®, Inc.
Samurai Karate Studio Holds Free Self Defense Classes for Women
Samurai Karate Studio, located in Northeast Columbia, offered free self defense classes for women on Wednesday nights during the month of April. These workshops were attended by 9-15 women ranging in age from 12 years and up. - June 02, 2009 - Samurai Karate Studio
Sensei Chris Feldt Participates in Big DM Radio Program About Bullying
Sensei Chris Feldt, the owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, recently appeared on the Big DM Radio Show hosted by Cynthia Hardy called On Point. This program was a direct response to a young boy, age 11, who recently committed suicide in Massachusetts, after being repeatedly bullied for months. - May 31, 2009 - Samurai Karate Studio
Sensei Chris Feldt Guest Speaker at Rice Creek Elementary School
Sensei Chris Feldt, the owner of Samurai Karate Studio, located in Northeast Columbia, SC; was invited to be a guest speaker at Rice Creek Elementary School on Friday, May 29th. Sensei Feldt presented an anti bully workshop to the 3rd through 5th graders and a stranger danger seminar for the kindergarteners through 2nd grade. - May 31, 2009 - Samurai Karate Studio
Samurai Karate Studio to Participate in Shoeless Walk-a-Thon on Sunday, June 7th at 10:00am
Samurai Karate Studio is going to participate in a nationwide shoeless walk-a-thon on Sunday, June 7th at 10:00am. The one mile walk will start and end at Samurai Karate Studio located in the Magnolia Point Shopping Center in Northeast Columbia. The walk-a-thon will benefit an organization called Think Kindness, which has collected over 7,000 pairs of shoes and will be delivering them to poor children in Africa. - May 31, 2009 - Samurai Karate Studio
Extra Innings Slides Into Arizona
National Franchise Company Announces Signing of Tempe/Chandler Franchise. - May 30, 2009 - Extra Innings
Extra Innings Continues Growth in Ohio
National Franchise Company Announces Signing of Troy, OH Franchise. - May 30, 2009 - Extra Innings
Medford Taekwondo Students Nearly Sweep Stanford University Taekwondo Invitational This Weekend and Bring Home “Best School” Honors
(atctaekwondo.com) -- Ten Taekwondo students from ATC Taekwondo in Medford nearly swept their divisions this past weekend at the 2009 Stanford University Taekwondo Spring Open. The event drew hundreds of competitors from several states. Out of a possible 19 gold medals, the Medford students... - May 28, 2009 - America Taekwondo Center (ATC)
Ricoh Arena Freezes Main Tariff Prices
The Ricoh Arena in Coventry is believed to be among only a handful of venues in the UK to have frozen its main tariff prices for 2009/10. The £113 million venue near junction three of the M6 has opted to maintain the same prices for its electrical, mechanical services and logistics for its... - May 28, 2009 - Ricoh Arena