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Contact: Donna Krupa dkrupa@the-aps.org American Physiological Society

Bethesda, Md. (Aug. 8, 2012)Adolescence is an important time not only for growing but for acquiring healthy habits that will last a lifetime, such as choosing foods rich in vitamins and minerals, and adopting a regular exercise regimen. Unfortunately, several studies have shown that adolescents' intake of important nutrients, as well as their performance on standard physical fitness tests, has fallen in recent years. Because nutrition and fitness are intertwinedfor example, iron forms part of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to muscles, and antioxidants such as vitamin C aid in rebuilding damage after intense trainingthese two findings could be related. In a new study, researchers have found that adolescents' blood levels of various micronutrients are correlated with how well they performed in certain physical fitness tests. Though these results don't prove causality, they suggest a new relationship between different measures of adolescent health.

The article is entitled "Iron and Vitamin Status Biomarkers and its Association with Physical Fitness in Adolescents. The HELENA Study." and is online at http://bit.ly/Q2j6lJ. It appears in the online edition of the Journal of Applied Physiology, a publication of the American Physiological Society.

Methodology

Researcher Luis Gracia-Marco of the University of Zaragoza, Spain and his colleagues relied on data from a larger, long-term research project known as the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescents Cross-Sectional Study, or HELENA-CSS. Part of this study, which involved thousands of volunteers between the ages of 12.5 and 17.5 in cities scattered across Europe, gathered nutrition and physical fitness data. Blood samples taken in one third of the volunteers (n=1089) were tested for a variety of micronutrients, including hemoglobin, indicative of iron intake, soluble transferrin receptor, serum ferritin, retinol, vitamin C, beta-carotene, alpha-tocopherol, vitamin B6, cobalamin, holo-transcobalamin, plasma folate, RCB folate and vitamin D. The volunteers' physical fitness was also assessed through a standing long jump test, which assesses lower-body muscular strength, and a 20 meter shuttle run test, which assesses cardiovascular fitness through maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max). When looking for correlations between the micronutrient levels and physical fitness, they took into account the adolescents' age, time of year, latitude of the city they lived in, body mass index, age of menarche in females, and amount of regular physical activity (using accelerometers).

Results

The researchers found that blood levels of certain micronutrients were intimately connected with the volunteers' performance on the physical fitness tests. For cardiorespiratory fitness, concentrations of hemoglobin, retinol, and vitamin C in males and beta-carotene and vitamin D in females was associated with VO2max. For muscular fitness, concentrations of hemoglobin, beta-carotene, retinol, and alpha-tocopherol in males and beta-carotene and vitamin D in females was associated with performing better on the standing long jump test.

Importance of the Findings

The authors suggest that studies connecting micronutrients, such as the ones they measured, with physical fitness in any population has been controversial and limited. This is especially true for adolescents, a group that's often difficult to gather information on. This new study, they say, is one of the first to find connections between micronutrients and physical fitness in this age group, with the strength of controlling the results for a complete set of relevant confounders. Yet, they note that more research still needs to be done.

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Iron, vitamins could affect physical fitness in adolescents

By Sean Cochran, Golf Fitness

Swing faults or compensation patterns within the mechanics of the golf swing are a common problem area for many players. Generally speaking, swing faults are a result of issues pertaining to improper swing mechanics, physical dysfunctions within the body, or improper equipment.

For example, a very common swing fault for the higher handicapper is the over-the-top move. The over-the-top move is a situation where the upper body dominates the downswing resulting in a change to an out-to-in swing path typically causing a slice or pull.

Assuming equipment is not an issue, dissecting this swing fault to a greater degree we could discern the root of such a compensation may be a result of mechanical inefficiencies where the golfer is not sequencing the downswing correctly, or possibly the golfer is unable to initiate the downswing with the lower body due to physical limitations.

What this example begins to point out is the interconnection between the body and execution of the golf swing. In order to execute a proficient golf swing where each phase of the swing is performed correctly, certain levels of joint mobility, muscular flexibility, segmental stability, strength, and power are needed.

If the body is limited in any of these aforementioned physical parameters, the ability to execute an efficient golf swing may be limited resulting in the development of compensation patterns to overcome these physical limitations impeding the golf swing.

That being said, when looking at a swing faults it is important to take a look at both the mechanics of the swing and the body. Taking this approach and returning to the over-the-move swing fault, execution of a proficient golf swing where the lower body leads in the downswing requires certain levels of joint mobility in the hips, thoracic spine (i.e. area of spine between the shoulder blades), and segmental stability (strength) within the core.

If the body is lacking in any of these physical components it can very easily lead to a tendency by the golfer to lead the downswing with the upper body. In such a situation where limitations in the hips, thoracic spine, or core are impeding the golf swing, it is ideal to implement corrective exercises to improve the physical dysfunctions affecting the golf swing.

Three very good golf fitness exercises to utilize in a situation where limitations exist in the hips, thoracic spine, and core are as follows:

Piriformis Stretch (Hip Mobility) Lay on the floor, knees bent at 90 degrees, feet flat on the floor. Slowly place the outside of your right ankle on the thigh of the left leg. Grasp the right ankle with your left hand and place the right hand on the inside of the right knee.

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Tour Report: Fitness: Correct the over-the-top move

Dundee United boss Peter Houston praised the fitness levels of his players as they secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Hibernian to lead the Clydesdale Bank Premier League after the first round of fixtures.

An early strike from Johnny Russell was followed up with two goals in the second half - the first a header from captain Jon Daly before substitute Michael Gardyne capped his competitive debut by adding the third in stoppage-time.

Houston kept faith in the same starting XI that had earned a respectable 2-2 draw against Dinamo Moscow in the opening leg of their Europa League qualifier on Thursday night and was delighted with their collective effort.

"I thought it was a good professional performance," he said. "I did not change the team because they have proved their fitness levels and it wouldn't have made an excuse if we had started the game lethargically but I thought we started the game on fire.

"I was looking with 15 minutes ago to my backroom staff to say 'are any of them wilting?' - I just made substitutions for the sake of it to give them game time."

Hibs manager Pat Fenlon was unhappy with the performance of his players and thinks they did not deserve to travel back to Easter Road with anything.

"We got what we deserved to be honest," he said. "We didn't get anything out of the game and that is what we got, it was a poor performance."

Fenlon praised the performance of the home side and admitted his players were second best from the off.

He said: "Dundee United played well today and I don't want to take too much away from them. They were excellent and we were poor.

"It is always worrying when you lose matches whether it is at the start, the middle of the end (of the season), we didn't perform and gave away a shocking goal to start with and it is all uphill from there."

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Houston hails United fitness

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

UnitedHealthcare today announced the winners of the third annual Hair Fitness competition, which seeks to promote styles that facilitate healthy and fit African American women.

The company hosted the competition in partnership with the Bronner Bros. at the International Hair Show on Sunday, Aug. 5, a trade show that draws 60,000 hair stylists from across the nation.

Linette Battle of Palm Beach, Fla., won first place. Battle received the grand-prize of $5,000 and a trophy for outstanding design and execution. Runners-up included Camilla Brown, who won the second-place prize of $2,000; and Elisha Heard, who received a $500 prize. Tiffany Thames and Keysha Quinn rounded out the top-five finishers.

Im thrilled to have been recognized at this years Hair Fitness contest. Ive been leading a healthy lifestyle and talking to my clients about it for years, so its wonderful to see a company like UnitedHealthcare helping to bring attention to this issue. I cant wait to share what I learned with my clients and community, said Battle.

Battle was among more than 50 stylists competing before a crowd of 1,500 to showcase innovative, stylish and exercise-friendly hairstyles. The goal of the Hair Fitness competition is to encourage professional hair stylists to create hairstyles that are easy to maintain and empower their clients to make exercise a part of their daily routine.

The Hair Fitness competition, now in its third year, was inspired by studies that showed many African-American women avoid certain fitness activities in order to maintain their hairstyles, as well as the alarming rates of obesity among African Americans. According to the 2011 edition of Americas Health Rankings, the prevalence of obesity among African Americans exceeds 30 percent in 36 states and the District of Columbia, which dramatically outpaces obesity rates for whites and poses serious health consequences for those affected including diabetes and heart disease.

Also appearing at the event were Regina M. Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A., Surgeon General of the United States; celebrity hair stylist Elgin Charles, known as the Emperor of Hair and star of VH1s Beverly Hills Fabulous; and Reed Tuckson, M.D., former Washington, D.C. Public Health Commissioner and executive vice president and chief of medical affairs at UnitedHealth Group. WNBA Washington Mystics player Ashley Robinson also spoke at the event.

We applaud everyone who participated in this years Hair Fitness competition for the important work they do and the trust they have earned in their communities, said Dr. Tuckson. We look forward to continuing our work with Bronner Bros. and stylists across the country to help African-American women enjoy great style and great health at the same time.

The stylists were judged on the technical execution of the styles, originality, suitability and head contour, and new ideas. Contest categories included: low-impact workout, which involves little to no sweat and requires only one shampoo/condition per week; moderate-impact workout, which involves modest sweat and requires 1-2 shampoo and conditions per week; and high-impact, which involves profuse sweating and requires 2-3 shampoo/conditions per week.

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UnitedHealthcare Announces Hair Fitness Contest Winners at Bronner Brothers International Hair Show

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

24 Hour Fitness announced that it has sold its California Fitness clubs, located throughout Asia, to The Ansa Group. The sale involves all eighteen California Fitness clubs in Hong Kong, Singapore and China. Financial terms were not disclosed. California Fitness was acquired by 24 Hour Fitness in 1999.

The sale will enable 24 Hour Fitness to focus on U.S. operations, which have experienced substantial growth since the company was acquired by Forstmann Little & Co. in 2005. During this period, 24 Hour Fitness membership has grown from 2.8 million to nearly four million at more than 400 clubs nationwide and team member headcount has expanded from 17,000 to 22,000.

The sale of our Asia-based California Fitness clubs will enable 24 Hour Fitness to remain laser focused on our team members, members and clubs throughout the U.S., said Carl Liebert, president and chief executive officer of 24 Hour Fitness. While our California Fitness operations no longer align with our greater business objectives, were proud of our contributions to the exercise and fitness industry in Asia.

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 2012 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 visit 24hourfitness.com for more information and to find the club nearest you.

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24 Hour Fitness Sells Asia-based California Fitness, Focus on U.S. Operations

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

24 Hour Fitness is pleased to celebrate the grand opening of its new location in Lakewood, Calif. The much-anticipated 24 Hour Fitness Lakewood Super-Sport club located at 4821 Del Amo Blvd. will replace the original 24 Hour Fitness Lakewood Active location at 4678 Daneland St. which closes its doors on Friday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. The new and expanded club will open the following day, Saturday, Aug. 11 at 6 a.m.

To celebrate, 24 Hour Fitness invites the local community to stop by grand opening day for complimentary VIP tours. Beginning at 6 a.m. and throughout the day, event attendees will have the opportunity to sample several Group X classes including 24Cycle, Les Mills BODYPUMP and Zumba. In addition, attending the celebration will be Lakewood Mayor Diane DuBois and other members of the Lakewood City Council. DuBois and the city council will join 24 Hour Fitness at 11 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, where the mayor will proclaim Aug. 11 as Healthy Lakewood Day and officially congratulate the new club on its role in helping the residents of Lakewood continue to live a healthy lifestyle.

We are excited for the new 24 Hour Fitness Super-Sport club and for the expanded opportunities it gives our community to pursue active and healthy lifestyles, Mayor Diane DuBois said. Seeing that a health club leader like 24 Hour Fitness has been able to grow in our community over the last 17 years is a testament that Lakewood is also a great place to grow a business.

The new 24 Hour Fitness Lakewood Super-Sport club spans approximately 45,000 square feet and features an array of popular amenities and equipment that members and guests can enjoy, including:

Lakewood has been the home to 24 Hour Fitness since 1980 and we are proud to open a brand new club with more space, equipment, group exercise classes and other amenities that willbetter serve the fitness needs of the community, said Danny De La Rosa, division president, 24 Hour Fitness. We are honored to have the communitys support as we celebrate Healthy Lakewood Day on behalf of the grand opening, andlook forward to helping local residents improve their lives through fitness for many more years to come.

The club will be managed by Nik Kish, a nine-year veteran of 24 Hour Fitness, who will lead approximately 100 team members. In addition to the new clubs amenities, the facility will still offer popular features and services that members of the original Lakewood location have enjoyed for years:

To try 24 Hour Fitness and experience the new 24 Hour Fitness Lakewood Super-Sport club, guests can download a free pass at 24hourfitness.com.

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 approximately 420 clubs across the U.S. Founded in 1983 as a one-club operation, the company is 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.

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Arthritis Foundation Program Introduction to Tai Chi: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays (Aug. 7-30) at St. John's Episcopal Church (Parish Life Center), 3245 Central. $35/month or $5/class. Call 901-230-9427.

The Wolfpack Triathlon: 20th annual multisport 400-meter swim, 7-mile mountain bike, 2-mile trail run. 6 p.m. Friday at Herb Parsons Lake in Fayette County near Eads. Registration fees: $45 in advance, $55 by Thursday, $70 race day. Relay $75 in advance, $95 by Thursday, and $110 race day. Online registration closes at midnight Aug. 9. Call 901-274-2202.

Annie Oakley Super Sprint Triathlon: 7 a.m. Saturday at Herb Parsons Lake in Fayette County near Eads. Registration fees: $75 in advance, $80 by Thursday, $105 race day. Relay $145 in advance, $150 by Thursday, and $175 race day. Online registration closes at midnight Thursday. Call 901-274-2202.

Elvis Presley 5K Run: 8 a.m. Saturday on Elvis Presley Blvd. (near Graceland) Pre-registration, $30. Register online until 8 p.m. Thursday. In-person at Packet Pick up locations, $35. Race day, $40. Registration between 6:30 and 8 a.m. at Elvis Presley Park (corner of Craft Road and Elvis Presley Blvd.). Registration will be accepted after 7:30 a.m. but must be registered by 7:30 a.m. to receive an official time. 30th annual 5K Run benefits LivItUp, Inc. 901-316-0377.

Strategic Financial Partners 5K: 8:30 a.m. Aug. 25 outside the Strategic Financial Partners building at 795 Ridge Lake Blvd. $20 in advance, $25 after Aug. 18. $12 in advance and $15 after Aug. 28 for ages 5 to 18 ($2 discount for Memphis Runners Track Club members). The 4th annual event benefits Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Neuroscience Institute. Race-day registration and packet pickup 7:30-8:20 a.m. Race-day fee $25 ($15 children). 901-767-5951. sfp5k.racesonline.com

Health Events

American Cancer Society's Look Good ... Feel Better Program: Free service teaching female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore self-image. Call 800-227-2345.

Monday: 2-4 p.m. at The West Clinic, 1588 Union.

Aug. 13: 10 a.m.-noon at Baptist Centers for Cancer Care, 55 Humphreys Center Drive, Suite 100.

Aug. 20: 2-4 p.m. at Baptist Memorial Hospital, 7601 Southcrest Pkwy., Southaven.

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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

UnitedHealthcare and Bronner Bros. are hosting the third annual Hair Fitness competition for exercise-friendly hairstyles at the Bronner Bros. International Hair Show, a trade show that draws 60,000 hairstylists from across the nation.

The Hair Fitness competition will take place Sunday, Aug. 5, during the Bronner Bros. International Hair Show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta and is designed to promote styles that help African-American women look great while staying fit.

The event will kick off at 10 a.m. ET with the Stylin Healthier Futures class. Celebrity stylist Elgin Charles and Bronner Bros. master hairstylist Sherita Cherry will demonstrate hairstyles that balance beauty and an active lifestyle.In addition, a health professional will teach stylists how to introduce healthy-living practices to their customers.

At 2 p.m. ET, UnitedHealthcare will host the Hair Fitness Competition, in which hairstylists compete to create stylish, exercise-friendly hairstyles. The grand-prize-winning stylist will be awarded $5,000, and the winning styles will be publicized nationally in Upscale Magazine and online. Attendees include Regina M. Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A., Surgeon General of the United States; celebrity hairstylist Elgin Charles, known as the Emperor of Hair and star of VH1s Beverly Hills Fabulous; WNBA Washington Mystics player Ashley Robinson; and Reed Tuckson, M.D., Executive Vice President and Chief of Medical Affairs at UnitedHealth Group and former Public Health Commissioner for the District of Columbia.

The Hair Fitness competition is inspired by studies that have shown many African-American women avoid certain kinds of fitness activities in order to maintain their hairstyles, citing the time and cost involved, as well as by the alarming rates of obesity among African Americans. According to the 2011 edition of Americas Health Rankings, the prevalence of obesity among African Americans in 36 states and the District of Columbia exceeds 30 percent, which outpaces obesity rates for whites and poses serious health consequences, including diabetes and heart disease.

We believe people should never have to choose between their health and a great look, said Dr. Tuckson. There is a way to have both, and thats why were grateful for the opportunity to again partner with Bronner Bros. and stylists across the country to showcase the latest fit-friendly styles.

The Bronner Bros. International Hair Show Hair Fitness competition will include three categories: low-impact workout, which involves little to no sweat and requires only one shampoo/condition per week; moderate-impact workout, which involves modest sweat and requires 1-2 shampoo/conditions per week; and high-impact, which involves profuse sweating and requires 2-3 shampoo/conditions per week. The stylists will be judged on the technical execution of the styles, originality, suitability and head contour, and new ideas. The hair show will give stylists in attendance ideas for clients who are looking to become more active and health-conscious, while maintaining their hair regimen.

Worrying about your hair should never be a reason not to exercise, said Charles. As stylists, we have an important role to play in educating our clients not only about how to manage their hair, but also how to make their hairstyle support a healthy lifestyle. My hope is that through this contest, well help women everywhere understand that they dont have to sacrifice their health to look great.

UnitedHealthcare recognizes that stylists represent a powerful force for enhancing African-Americans health. UnitedHealthcare launched a Stylin Healthier Futures pilot in Milwaukee last year to encourage healthier lifestyles among local African-American women and their families. It includes training and engaging stylists to create exercise-friendly hairstyles, and has reached more than 300 people in Milwaukees African-American communities. The pilot has shown that stylists are willing and able to learn new styling techniques and health tips and encourage their customers to maintain both their hairstyles and their exercise regimens successfully. Based on this success, UnitedHealthcare is planning to expand the program to other cities.

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BERWYN, Pa., Aug. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --John McCaffrey and Lisa Hoekstra, owners of Devon Fitness Club (http://www.devonfitness.com/) in Berwyn Pa are pleased to announce the hiring of Erin Andersen for their Nutrition department. Erin, a Registered Dietitian, licensed in Pennsylvania, completed her undergraduate studies with a Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Rutgers University. She spent an additional year primarily at Hahnemann University Hospital completing her dietetic internship through Sodexo Metro Philadelphia/NJ. Erin attained a Master's of Science in Clinical Nutrition through the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

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Erin began her career as a dietitian at Mercy Suburban Hospital where she gained experience counseling in oncology, cardiac rehab, diabetes, gestational diabetes, and outpatient weight management. She then advanced to the Clinical Nutrition Manager position at Chestnut Hill Hospital, where she also oversaw critical care nutrition and nutrition support. Erin continued her management career, while developing lasting patient relationships by transitioning into geriatrics. However, Erin's passion has always remained wellness, sports, and health promotions through a mind-body approach to nutrition. In 2009, she started a part-time general private practice though primarily seeing clients for weight management and over the past year has begun to specialize in sports nutrition. Erin has used her skills and knowledge as a dietitian and avid runner to perform better and help others achieve their training goals.

Erin is bright, talented and energetic! She is passionate about food and nutrition and its ability to change your life, and prevent or improve health-related issues & diseases. She is excited to join Devon Fitness to counsel and educate our members who want to be pro-active in their health to add years and vitality to their lives.

She believes the connection between food, fitness, and health go hand-in-hand with well-being. Erin's mission as a Registered Dietitian is to help improve her clients' quality of life through healthy eating habits and lifestyle changes. Erin has experience with various medical conditions including Diabetes, High Cholesterol/Triglycerides, High Blood Pressure, Heart Conditions, GI Conditions, Celiac Disease, Lupus, various types of Cancer, Eating Disorders, Behavioral Health, and Weight Management.

Erin is an active member of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition Practice Group, and the Behavioral Health Nutrition Practice Group. Erin is an approved provider with local insurance companies for dietetic counseling services. She is excited to bring her expertise and knowledge to Devon Fitness Club and the neighboring community!

Members and Non-Members are invited to meet Erin to see how she can help you!

Contact Devon Fitness Club at 610-240-9916 to make your appointment (your first appointment is free, and additional counseling may be covered by your health insurance plan at no cost to you!) and visit Erin Andersen's website and facebook page for more information.

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Devon Fitness Club of Berwyn PA hires Registered Dietitian Erin Andersen MS, RD, LDN

Frisco residents looking to stay healthy are now able to enjoy a great weekly exercise program once again. The city of Frisco's Fitness in the Square program is resuming this month after taking July off for a summer vacation period.

Fitness in the Square returns to Frisco Square each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in August; the program's first day back is tomorrow, Aug. 2. The program, created in November by Mayor Maher Maso, City Manager George Purefoy and City Councilman Bob Allen, aims to get Frisco residents out and about with fun activities, Maso said.

"Basically, it's a way to bring families out and get them exposed to fitness in the center of our community," the mayor said. "We all [Purefoy, Allen and myself] were thinking of starting something along the same lines and it was a perfect fit for our Be Fit Frisco effort."

"We have an opportunity to build fitness and good life choices into our community," he said. "As we design a community for sustainability we also design it for families to be able to come outdoors and figure out ways to be fit."

Maso stressed that Be Fit Frisco isn't a program, but rather a "long-term part of what Frisco will be." The initiative will be built into various programs and opportunities in the city beyond the Fitness in the Square program.

Allen echoed Maso's sentiments and said he hopes Fitness in the Square will also help people in the community get to know one another.

"I think it's a great community opportunity -- I've participated in it myself," he said. "I was involved for the first month and a half [of the program] but had to focus on my campaign after that, but I look forward to rejoining it again. ... It's a great way for families to get out and get moving, and it's a great way for people in the community to go out and meet new friends."

The councilman said the idea for Fitness in the Square was created after visiting a conference in Houston, where he, Maso and Purefoy saw a similar program in action and thought it'd be a great fit for Maso's Be Fit Frisco initiative.

Fitness in the Square features numerous training regimes to keep participants interested and coming back, such as Zumba and kickboxing. The program rotates activities on a month-by-month basis to keep things fresh for participants.

"The important thing is it's really designed for all levels, whether you're a 12-year-old beginner or somebody that's experienced," Maso explained. "We want to have something for everyone."

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