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Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), in Proud Partnership with the AIR MILES Reward Program and Healthy Minds Canada (HMC), Launches New Highly-Interactive Website Designed to Help Canadians Improve Their Mental Fitness

TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2012 /CNW/ - Today, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in proud partnership with the AIR MILES Reward Program and Healthy Minds Canada (HMC), launched a new website called, 'My New Head' (www.mynewhead.com), which focuses on helping Canadians of all ages improve their mental fitness. But, the benefits don't end there, as a bonus for signing up, participants will receive 20 AIR MILES reward miles.

"There can be 'no health without mental health' and there is no greater investment than the investment one can make in sustaining and building mental health throughout one's life," says Peter Coleridge, National CEO, CMHA. "We are truly excited to launch this new and innovative mental health website designed to help Canadians learn about and improve their mental fitness. We encourage all Canadians to visit the website, work their way through the various tasks and challenges, and earn 20 AIR MILES reward miles while doing so."

"Healthy Minds Canada (HMC) is thrilled to support the CMHA and the AIR MILES Reward Program to bring 'My New Head' to households across Canada," says Jean Milligan, Executive Director, Healthy Minds Canada. "Along with these two national leaders, united by a common goal, we will be able to reach out and help improve the mental fitness of millions of Canadians through this innovative and engaging new website."

"HMC believes that 'health begins with the mind' and, for over 30 years, has been dedicated to finding the best ways to improve the mental and overall health of Canadians," continues Milligan. "'My New Head' is an exciting new approach that will help reach more people than ever before."

About 'My New Head' 'My New Head' will give users free online access to a non-diagnostic tool and practical, highly interactive and fun content that has been specifically designed to help users of all ages learn about and improve their mental fitness. Those wishing to participate are asked to sign-up and answer a few brief survey questions that are centered on four key subject areas: Mind, Body, Self and Life. Based on one's individual answers, customized content is generated that participants can complete at their own pace including: reading, watching and listening to various mental health focused pieces. Participants are then asked to make their way through various fun self-monitoring challenges. Additionally, and as a reward for successfully completing and working through the initial challenges, participants will have an opportunity to unlock bonus content and challenges.

"For the past two years AIR MILES for Social Change has been driving social change across Canada by inspiring and rewarding healthy behavior shifts on a mass scale. Earlier this year a successful pilot with the CMHA showed us that our Collectors want to learn how to better manage their mental fitness. Now we are growing our partnership further with CMHA, this time reaching out to a national audience to encourage and reward all Canadians for taking steps to proactively manage their mental health" said Angela Simo Brown, General Manager, AIR MILES for Social Change.

"Through a partnership with the AIR MILES Reward Program and the support of Healthy Minds Canada, CMHA is able to promote 'mental health for all' and reach out to Canadians in a unique and unprecedented way," says Coleridge.

Canadians can participate and register at: http://www.mynewhead.com. Registered participants will be asked to answer a few short survey questions to help serve up the interactive mental fitness content most applicable to their desires. Also, between Nov. 8 and Dec. 31, 2012 the first 62,500 AIR MILES Collectors who participate will receive 20 AIR MILES reward miles.

About Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): Founded in 1918, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is one of Canada's oldest not-for-profit organizations. With more than 10,000 staff and volunteers in hundreds of communities across Canada, CMHA provides vital services and support to well over half a million Canadians every year. As the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health, CMHA facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience and support recovery from mental illness. Learn more at: http://www.cmha.ca.

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Tour match, Ahmedabad (day two of four):

Haryana 172-4 v England 521

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England had contrasting fitness news on the penultimate day of their final warm-up match as Haryana closed 349 runs behind on 172-4 in Ahmedabad.

Wicketkeeper Matt Prior was taken ill and the Indian Cricket Board gave special dispensation for Jonny Bairstow to replace him behind the stumps.

However, the injured Steven Finn was able to bowl in the adjacent nets.

Resuming on 408-3, England were all out for 521 (Samit Patel 67), but they struggled for wickets on a flat pitch.

Finn has not played since suffering a thigh injury in the opening match of the tour against India A last month, but he was able to test the problem and could yet come into contention for the first Test against India in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Prior had already left the field in discomfort but was forced to return after the umpires and match referee refused to endorse his substitution behind the timbers by a player not already involved in the match.

Although technically a contravention of first-class regulations, at England's behest, and in the absence of a suitable replacement among those who started the match, the BCCI decided common sense should prevail.

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As the first certification provider in the United States to earn approval by the European Health & Fitness Association (EHFA) Standards Council, fitness professionals certified with American Council on Exercise (ACE) now meet European standards to practice in fitness facilities located throughout Europe.

The EHFA has awarded ACE the designation of an EHFA Accredited Training Provider, meaning fitness professionals holding ACE Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor certifications can join the European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS).

Meeting the European standards for practice allows our fitness professionals to work throughout Europe as full members with EREPS, said ACE Director of Credentialing Todd Galati. As the first U.S. fitness certification organization to earn designation as an EHFA Accredited Training Provider, ACE has taken a critical step in meeting the credentialing needs of the international fitness community.

EREPS operates as an independent body for the registration of all instructors, trainers and teachers working across Europe in the exercise and fitness sector. Through its quality assurance process, the organization gives recognition to exercise professionals who are qualified to do their jobs by meeting the standards specified in the official European Qualification Framework (EQF) EQF level 3 for Group Fitness Instructor and EQF level 4 for Personal Trainer.

We are delighted that ACE has earned accreditation from EHFA, and we welcome ACE Personal Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors practicing in Europe to apply for registration with EREPS, said Cliff Collins, EHFA Director of Programmes. ACE, EREPS and EHFA have missions that align globally to get more people, more active, more often, and we approve of developing higher levels of global cooperation.

With the new designation, ACE-certified Personal Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors with at least one year of recorded experience can join EREPS with full member status, while newly certified ACE professionals are granted provisional member status for their first year of practice.

Accreditation from EHFA gives the ACE Personal Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors currently practicing in more than 75 countries worldwide the portability to work throughout Europe, Galati said. By meeting the rigorous accreditation standards of both the EHFA and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), ACE continues its global commitment to enriching quality of life through safe and effective exercise and physical activity.

About ACE

Since 1985, American Council on Exercise (ACE) has evolved from a small nonprofit dedicated to educating people about proper fitness to a 50,000-strong network of certified Personal Trainers, Group Fitness Instructors (GFI), Health Coaches and Advanced Health & Fitness Specialists (AHFS). As the largest NCCA-accredited nonprofit fitness certification organization in the world, ACE provides quality continuing education to professionals and conducts independent science-based research to protect all Americans from unsafe and ineffective products. Our goal is to inspire people to live their most fit lives through free fitness resources including workouts, nutrition information and expert advice. For more information, call (800) 825-3636 or visit ACEfitness.org. AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EXERCISE, ACE and ACE logos are Registered Trademarks of the American Council on Exercise.

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SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

24 Hour Fitness is pleased to announce it has been ranked No. 74 in the 2013 Top 100 Military Friendly Employers list by G.I. Jobs magazine. The fitness leader received this recognition for its strong military recruitment efforts, percentage of new hires with prior military service, retention programs and policies on National Guard and Reserve service.

24 Hour Fitness is honored to once again be recognized as a Top 100 Military Friendly employer and to offer civilian career opportunities to our nations heroes, said Carl Liebert, president and CEO, 24 Hour Fitness. Every single day these selfless individuals bring leadership, commitment, loyalty and integrity to our company as they serve our nearly four million members.

24 Hour Fitness provides all team members, including those with military backgrounds, with a dynamic, diverse and growth-oriented workplace that offers opportunities for personal and professional development, excellent benefits, and encourages family health and wellness. Many 24 Hour Fitness team members have built strong careers within the company some as personal trainers, others as passionate corporate executives and many who started at the front desk of a 24 Hour Fitness club and grew into leadership roles. This year, 24 Hour Fitnessestablished its Military Recruiting Council (MRC), a specialized team responsible for the development and execution of the companys military recruitment programs. The council is comprised of 24 Hour Fitness employees who have previously served or supported the U.S. armed forces.

24 Hour Fitness is very appreciative of our nations military, and we are proud to make our U.S. service members a part of the 24 Hour Fitness team, said Mark Foley, executive vice president and chief people officer, 24 Hour Fitness. Many of our team members are former veterans, reservists and military spouses. Their strong values and excellent skills complement our company's focus on improving lives through fitness.

24 Hour Fitness supports active, reserved and retired U.S. service members with equipment donations and free military workouts during Memorial Day and Veterans Day, among other efforts. Most recently, the company partnered with TRX during San Franciscos Fleet Week, where the two fitness companies hosted a series of events to celebrate and showcase the importance of fitness to the U.S. military and raised more than $6,000 for the Semper Fi Fund. Additionally, 24 Hour Fitness supports Jessicas Hope Project a non-profit organization that sends health-oriented care packages to U.S. military deployed overseas in many different parts of the world.

For more information about 24 Hour Fitness, visit 24hourfitness.com. To learn more about career opportunities and apply for available positions, visit 24hourfitness.com/company/careers.

About 24 Hour Fitness

Headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., 24 Hour Fitness is a leading health club industry pioneer, serving nearly four million members in more than 400 clubs across the U.S. Since the first club opened in 1979, the company has been dedicated to helping members change their lives and reach their individual fitness goals. With convenient club locations, personal training services, innovative group exercise classes and a variety of strength, cardio and functional training equipment 24 Hour Fitness offers fitness solutions for everyone.

Through its support of the United States Olympic Committee and many U.S. National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of sport, 24 Hour Fitness is one of the largest supporters of amateur athletics in the country and serves as the Official Fitness Center Sponsor of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams. The company is committed to being a good neighbor in its communities via charitable and in-kind donations to groups focused on both helping Americans get healthy and improving youth fitness. The companys national accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, which includes A+ ratings for all club locations across the U.S., demonstrates the organizations ongoing commitment to member satisfaction. Please call 1-800-224-0240 or visit24hourfitness.comfor more information and to find the club nearest you.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Crunch Fitness, the health club chain known for making serious fitness fun and pioneering a philosophy of 'No Judgments,' announces it will swing open the doors to its brand-new, long-awaited outpost in the heart of Chelsea today. This incredible new location is situated in the U.S. headquarters of alternative fashion brand, Diesel, at 220 West 19th St. between 7th and 8th Ave., and its design was inspired by Diesel's vanguard approach to fashion; the space is modern, industrial and most definitely chic. Crunch's newest location in Chelsea marks the brand's third facility to open in the Big Apple in 2012.

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"We have been working toward opening a Crunch in Chelsea for quite some time now and couldn't be happier that it is finally happening," said Crunch President, Keith Worts. "Our brand is a perfect fit for Chelsea, where the residents are serious about working out and we know are looking for a best in class facility full of energy with our 'No Judgments' attitude."

The news of the Chelsea opening comes on the heels of two exciting acquisitions for Crunch, the first at 222 East 34th St., which was formerly a Club H, and the second at 250 West 54th St., previously a Gold's Gym. Both locations received a significant makeover when Crunch stepped in that collectively included over a million dollars in new equipment and improvements. They also now feature a full schedule of Crunch's signature classes, including but not limited to, The Ride, POUND, LaBlast, Chisel, Absolution and more.

"These two gyms are perfect additions to the Crunch family. When you take a facility and add Crunch's innovative classes, expert trainers, and passionate and talented staff, these locations went from good to pretty awesome," said Worts. "In today's competitive fitness environment it's rare to see such significant growth like we are having at Crunch right now - quite frankly, we are on a roll."

With the opening of Chelsea, Crunch now has 12 locations in New York City. A dedicated website, http://www.crunchchelsea.com is currently offering exclusive membership deals and giveaways for a limited time. Call (212) 370-0998 for more information on Crunch Chelsea. For additional information about Crunch 34th St., Crunch 54th St., or any other Crunch location across the country go to http://www.crunch.com.

Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of No Judgments. Renowned for creating unique programming that caters to an exceedingly diverse membership, Crunch has raised the bar for the entire fitness industry. Headquartered in New York City, and owned by New Evolution Ventures (NeV) and private-equity firm Angelo Gordon, Crunch serves over 200,000 members with 55 gyms worldwide. Crunch looks to rapidly expand their collection of gyms across the U.S. and around the globe. Go to http://www.crunch.com for more information.

About New Evolution Ventures (NeV) About New Evolution Ventures (NeV) Based in Northern California, New Evolution Ventures (NeV) is a private equity firm focused on the acquisition, development and operations management of fitness, health and wellness interests both domestically and internationally. Founded in 2008 by Mark Mastrov, Jim Rowley and Mike Feeney, the current team of NeV professionals is shaping the world of fitness, health and wellness one brand at a time. With a foundation representing over a century of business experience, NeV currently has operations and investments in more than 20 countries worldwide representing over 800+ facilities. For more information, visitwww.nev.com.

Angelo, Gordon & Co., L.P. is a privately held limited partnership founded in November 1988, and currently manages approximately $23 billion. The firm's investment focus centers on core competencies of real estate, credit, and private equity. Angelo, Gordon has over 200 employees (approximately half of whom are investment professionals) and is headquartered in New York, with associated offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Sydney. For more information, visit http://www.angelogordon.com.

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By Sean Cochran, Golf Fitness

The goal of a swing improvement program is advancement in the fundamentals of the golf swing. Progressive improvement in the fundamentals of the golf swing will lead to improved ball striking, increased ball speeds, and the lowering of scores.

The physical body is the foundation of the athletic actions in the golf swing. Execution of a proficient swing requires certain levels of joint mobility, flexibility, segmental stability, muscular strength, endurance and power. If the body is lacking in any of these aforementioned physical parameters, the ability to execute a proficient golf swing can easily be impeded.

Physical limitations relative to swing improvement can definitively limit the progress of such programs or short-circuit it altogether. The reason is simply if the body is physically unable to perform the athletic actions being worked on in such a program, improvement will not occur.

As a result is it suggested the amateur player adhere to a golf fitness program steeped in developing the physical aspects of the golf swing in conjunction with a swing improvement program. This type of combination can assist in solidifying consisted gains are made in the fundamentals of the golf swing.

A very important physical aspect of the golf swing is segmental stability. Segmental stability allows the golfer to maintain the postural positions and a fixed spine angle through all phases of the swing. Segmental stability is based upon the muscular system of the body having the required levels of strength to retain the postural positions necessitated by the athletic actions of the swing.

Segmental stability within the core is where many amateurs are deficient. The core is simply a reference to an anatomical area of the body consisting of all the muscular structures from just above the knees to slightly below the chest. Muscle groups included in the core are the abdominals, obliques, lower back, and glutes. The core is actively involved in creating the athletic actions associated with the golf swing in addition to maintaining the required postural positions.

Development of segmental stability within the core can be achieved via golf fitness exercises increasing the strength parameters of these structures. Exercises commonly utilized to achieve this goal are the Physio-Ball Jack Knife, Russian Twist, and Leg Curl. These exercises overtime can develop the segmental stability capacities of the core for the golf swing.

jackknifePhysio-Ball Jack Knife: Squat down and place your stomach on top of the physio-ball. Roll forward on the ball by walking your hands out into a push up position. Continue to roll forward until only the feet remain on top of the ball.

Hold the push up position and pull your knees in towards the chest. Continue to pull the knees forward as close as possible to your chest. Hold this position for one second, return to the starting position of the exercise and repeat for 10-15 repetitions. Keep your back flat throughout the exercise and think of curling your knees in the chest.

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I Dare you to try this Leg Workout -- with the Bas Rutten O2 Trainer -- Garage Gym
Core Fitness Blog = http://www.teamcorefc.com Core Fitness Facebook = http Please "like" and "subscribe" for more ass kicking workouts posted multiple times a week. Today was another Spartan Race specific training day. Working on the muscle strength and endurance while really taxing the cardio. Try this one out and leave a comment bellow with your time. #39;MERICAFrom:xtraschmediumViews:0 0ratingsTime:05:54More inSports

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