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Charter Fitness' 3rd Annual School Supply Drive to Benefit Local Schools
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CHICAGO, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Fitness is hosting its Third Annual School Supply Drive, August 1-19, 2012. Brand-new school supplies such as pencils, pens, erasers, notebooks, folders, crayons and binders may be dropped off at any participating Charter Fitness locations. The donations will benefit local students and schools in each of the communities Charter Fitness serves.
Over the last two years, Charter Fitness has collected over 10,000 items for students in need through their school supply drives.
"We think it is important to give back to our communities and want to make sure every student has the necessary tools they need to succeed," said Dan Collins, Director of Sales, Charter Fitness.
For a list of Charter Fitness locations hosting drives, please visit http://www.charterfitness.com.
Chicagoland-based Charter Fitness Franchising LLC was recently approved to franchise its Charter Fitness Health Club brand nationally. The Company recently converted 38 Cardinal Fitness locations in Chicago, downstate Illinois and Northwest Indiana to the Charter Fitness brand, increasing the number of clubs to over 40 locations in five states. It is now the largest health club business in the Chicago, IL metropolitan area, and expects to hire 200 employees over the next 12 months.
About Charter Fitness Franchising LLC
Based in Orland Park, IL, Charter Fitness Franchising LLC is a health club franchise with over 40 locations in five states. Charter Fitness health clubs offer members a clean, comfortable and convenient workout experience with best-in-class fitness equipment for as low as $10 per month. Charter Fitness strongly believes in community involvement and is a member of the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). CharterFitness.com
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Fitness classes planned at Black River Landing (with video)
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By RICHARD PAYERCHIN rpayerchin@MorningJournal.com twitter:@MJ_JournalRick
Caption: Kristie Duffy, center, of Faithfully Fit Group Fitness Center, stands with Army veterans Markus Younkin, left, and Robert Gaddy at Black River Landing in Lorain. Duffy will lead Get Fit Lorain! a program of Saturday morning workouts beginning Aug. 4 at Black River Landing. Younkin and Gaddy will lead the advanced level workouts with exercises based on physical training in the military.
LORAIN A local fitness instructor wants Lorainites to get in shape on the shores of the Black River.
Faithfully Fit Group Fitness Center and the Lorain Port Authority have joined to create Get Fit Lorain! an outdoor fitness camp that will take place Saturday mornings at the south end of the Black River Landing. The program will begin 8 a.m. Aug. 4 and continue Saturdays into September or October, as long as the weather is nice.
Hopefully, this will be the first program of many, said Kristie Duffy, who operates Faithfully Fit at 610 Broadway. And hopefully we can utilize the outdoors and come together because its so much more fun when youre working out together.
It is a nice fit for the Lorain Port Authority because its board has wanted to incorporate physical fitness at the Black River Landing, said Ralph Bruening, facilities manager and special events coordinator for the port.
The site also is a beautiful site for a Saturday morning workout, he said.
Weve got eight acres, Bruening said. You can put a lot of people in eight acres.
The programs will offer three levels of training with beginner and intermediate workouts, led by Duffy and Norene Bohannon, who has an associates degree in sports fitness management from Lorain County Community College. They will guide participants in aerobics and walking around the site.
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U.S. Olympic Committee, 24 Hour Fitness Celebrate Opening of Team USA’s High Performance Training Center at University …
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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The United States Olympic Committee and 24 Hour Fitness, a proud official sponsor of the USOC and Official Fitness Center Sponsor of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams, celebrated the opening of Team USAs High Performance Training Center at the University of East London Docklands with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 26, 2012 at 3 p.m. BST.
Two U.S. Olympians, the USOC, USA Basketball and 24 Hour Fitness were on hand to welcome the nations best athletes to this state-of-the-art training facility developed to help the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team train and compete to the best of its ability in London.
As a proud USOC sponsor since 2004, we are honored to host this special day with our partners in support of Team USA, said Carl Liebert, president and chief executive officer, 24 Hour Fitness. It is our hope that this world-class training center, elite support team and equipment from 24 Hour Fitness provides our nations best athletes with the tools they need to prepare and compete at their best as they pursue gold.
Also announced today was the extension of the relationship between 24 Hour Fitness and the USOC. 24 Hour Fitness will continue to sponsor the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams through the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
24 Hour Fitness has been a valuable contributor to the U.S. Olympic Movement through its sponsorship of the USOC, our NGBs, and its support for our High Performance Training Centers, said USOC CEO Scott Blackmun. This continued partnership reflects the companys commitment to assisting Americas athletes as they pursue their Olympic and Paralympic dreams, as well as its commitment to supporting all Americans with their personal fitness goals. We thank 24 Hour Fitness for its continued support.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of HPTC
The ribbon cutting ceremony was hosted by 24 Hour Fitness President and CEO Carl Liebert and USOC Chief Marketing Officer Lisa Baird who welcomed the following special guests:
We are honored to help celebrate the opening of the world-class HPTC, said Jerry Colangelo, Chairman, USA Basketball. 24 Hour Fitness will provide tremendous resources to support the training needs of the 2012 USA Basketball Mens and Womens Teams competing during the Olympic Games.
24 Hour Fitness worked closely with the USOC to plan, develop and outfit the HPTC, which was designed and built to meet the training needs of Team USA as they prepare for competition in London. Additionally, the company assigned a team of 27 Fitness Ambassadors to staff the facility to ensure athletes have the tools and support they need for optimal performance during the Olympic Games. Selected from more than 21,000 employees in more than 400 24 Hour Fitness clubs across the U.S., this elite team was chosen based on merit, performance and their successful track record in helping people reach their fitness and performance goals.
American Council on Exercise Launches Interactive Study Tool for Aspiring Fitness Professionals
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American Council on Exercise (ACE), a leading authority on fitness and the worlds largest nonprofit fitness certification organization, is pleased to announce the launch of its new ACE Academy Elite, an interactive, video-led study tool designed to help aspiring professionals be more successful on the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam.
Through a video-led lecture series and custom progress tracking, ACE Academy Elite helps candidates retain the knowledge necessary to not only pass the exam but become better at their job later on.
When people decide to become personal trainers, as with any dream, they want to be the best at what they do. Getting there can be hard, said ACE Chief Science Officer Cedric Bryant, Ph.D. ACE Academy Elite coaches them every step of the way, and helps them learn the material like they would in a classroom. Bottom line, it helps them start their careers with a solid foundation.
Through video lectures led by ACE-certified professionals, reading assignments, custom progress tracking, interactive lesson quizzes, practice tests and a 2-hour Exam Review Course, ACE Academy Elite provides a fun, motivating e-learning environment that corresponds to existing ACE core study materials. The Web-based tool also comes with access to the ACE Resource Center, staffed with fitness professionals who answer study questions by phone or e-mail.
As a nonprofit organization, our mission at ACE is to create an army of qualified personal trainers who are equipped with the tools they need to help people live their most fit lives, Bryant said. ACE Academy Elite gets our candidates in excellent shape to do that. Using it is another way we can empower ACE-certified Personal Trainers to be the best in the industry.
ACE Academy Elite joins other study resources used by aspiring fitness professionals, including the Exam Prep blog and ACEStudyCenter Facebook page, designed to connect candidates with others who are studying and provide an open forum for questions.
The interactive tool is available as part of ACEs Premium and Premium Plus study bundles. For more information, please visit ACEfitness.org/PersonalTrainer or call (800) 825-3636.
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), Lifestyle & Weight Management Coaches (LWMC), 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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Tour Report: Fitness: 2 moves to increase mobility
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By Sean Cochran, Golf Fitness
Mobility and flexibility are terms associated with the execution of an efficient golf swing. We are well aware the modern day swing requires the golfer to draw the club through a large range of motion during the backswing, downswing, and into the finish position.
In order for the golfer to achieve this requirement of the golf swing, certain levels of joint mobility and muscular flexibility are needed within the body. If the golfer is lacking these physical components, the ability to execute a proficient golf swing can easily be limited thus resulting in the development of compensation patterns in order to overcome these physical limitations.
A biomechanical analysis of the golf swing indicates certain segments (i.e. joints) of the body must be mobile in order execute a proficient golf swing. In general, the ankle, hips, thoracic spine (area between the shoulder blades), shoulder, and wrist require operation through a large range of motion to execute the athletic actions associated with the golf swing.
Two very common areas of limited mobility affecting the golf swing are the hips and thoracic spine. Both of these segments of the body are integral in executing the rotary components in the backswing and downswing. That being said, limitations in either the hips or thoracic spine can easily limit a golfers ability to efficiently rotate.
Two very good golf fitness exercises to assist in developing mobility in the hips and thoracic spine are Stork Turns and Kneeling Club Rotations. Stork turns are a dynamic mobility exercise addressing the hips where as Kneeling Club Rotations focus on the rotary aspects of the thoracic spine.
fitness2Stork Turns (Hip Mobility and Separation) stand perpendicular to a wall, post, cable column, or golf club, feet closer than shoulder width, torso upright, and hands on wall. Hook the right foot behind the knee of the left leg.
Slowly rotate the hips left and right while keeping the shoulders parallel. Increase the speed of the hip rotation as you become comfortable with the exercise. Perform 10-15 repetitions and repeat the exercise with the left foot hooked behind the right knee. Keep your foot planted firmly on the floor and shoulders stationary throughout the entire exercise.
fitness1Kneeling Club Rotations (Thoracic Spine Mobility) position the lower body in a kneeling position with the right knee in contact with the floor. Grasp a golf club or dowel rod with both hands and extend the arms straight overhead. Position the torso upright with the eyes looking forward.
Slowly rotate the upper body to the right while keeping the arms overhead. Rotate as far as possible the right while keeping the torso upright and arms overhead. Pause slightly at the end point of the rotation and repeat to the left. Alternate rotating left and right for 10 repetitions and repeat the exercise sequence with the left knee in contact with the floor. Keep the arms extended overhead throughout the entire exercise.
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Fitness plans at old Accrington church
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2:30pm Wednesday 25th July 2012 in News By Emma Cruces, Reporter
A MAJOR fitness firm is looking to transform an historic town centre church into a gym.
Premier Fitness has put in plans to transform the crumbling Cannon Street Baptist Church, Accringon into a major town centre fitness hub.
The landmark church, which is a listed building, has long been a problem for both Hyndburn Council and the owners Y&Y developments.
The owners have been ordered to tidy up the building, through court orders, because of the broken windows, missing metalwork and crumbling stonework of the church.
Hyndburn Council was insistent the building was an eyesore, both its frontage on Cannon Street, and at the rear of the building opposite Tesco and Accr-ington Train Station.
However, Y&Y Developments said the empty building was constantly being targeted by vandals while they looked for an interested party in transforming it into a practical use for the area.
The Grade II listed building, which dates back to 1874, has been empty since 2006.
Premier Fitness are said to have submitted the planning bid while having talks with Y&Y Developments on buying the property.
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Personal Experience: Fitness First Personal Trainer Gets Progressively More Difficult
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I first tried out Fitness First Personal Trainer for the Wii by rented it for a few weeks. After that time, it seemed to be the sort of thing I was looking for. What I liked was it didn't need any special equipment, and the workouts were quick and easy to do.
Therefore, I decided to invest in the product. Unfortunately, my saved data did not transfer across when I inserted the new disc. This was a little bit puzzling at the time, because I always thought the data was saved on the hard drive. But it appears it is somehow linked to the individual game disc.
So, I had to start again by entering all my crucial information, setting my goals and targets, and selecting my style of workout. This information generally remained the same, as I was happy with the program I was previously on.
For the first few weeks, things pretty much stayed the same as they were. In truth, this is probably the way it stays if you play the game relatively infrequently. However, it is fairly clear that the game is designed to be used on a daily basis.
The fundamental problem with this, though, is the more you use it, the harder it gets. In a way this makes sense, because the game is allowing those that are serious to receive the maximum benefits. And any personal trainer would recommend changing your workouts every so often to continue to see results.
But the problem is that Fitness First Personal Trainer does not offer any indication that this is about to happen. Yes, I want a challenging workout that will bring results, but I also only have a limiting amount of time.
Working from home brings various benefits, but it does mean that my place of rest, sleep, and work are all at the same location. Therefore, I do find myself working throughout the day, afternoon, evening, and night.
Those who work elsewhere often come home to rest, but those of us that continue to work need a workout solution, which produces results, but is also time efficient. This is because we are often taking a break from our work, rather than doing it after work.
Moving forward I will have to decide if Fitness First Personal Trainer is the best solution. Fortunately, the game does make some accommodations for those with limited time. First of all, the intense, lengthy workouts only seem to happen every other day.
Then, there is the option of express workouts that are supposed to be the same as the full workouts but have less reps, so can be completed in a shorter time. Clearly, in theory, this is a good idea, but the problem is it makes you feel that you're not completing a proper workout.
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Devon Fitness Club of Berwyn PA voted Best of the Best for Personal Training
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BERWYN, Pa., July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- John McCaffrey and Lisa Hoekstra, owners of Devon Fitness Club (http://www.devonfitness.com/) in Berwyn PA, received the honor of Best of the Best for Personal Training from Suburban Life Magazine in July 2012. The couple builtDevon Fitness Clubin 2001 to offer the community a sophisticated environment, challenging workouts and personal attention to motivate and engage its members. The facility was designed and built by John McCaffrey. It boasts luxurious lockers rooms, an infrared sauna, group exercise, Spinning, massage therapy, nutrition services and a juice bar fully stocked with water, sports drinks and a variety of fantastic protein smoothies for which they are known. Members have another great advantage in reaching their fitness goalsa team of dedicated award-winning personal trainers, who provide customized one-on-one sessions, focused on weight loss, toning, athletic training, and overall fitness. New members may have up to three complimentary sessions (depending upon the membership they choose). McCaffrey says the benefits of a trainer include holding clients accountable for their daily and weekly goals including eating habits, weight loss, strength and endurance. "People are good at doing the same thing; we are creatures of habit," Hoekstra warns. "We get comfortable doing what we know how to do, and we can get 'stuck' doing the same things time after time. Eventually, without the help of a trainer, we plateau."This is where the assistance of a trainer can be invaluable. She says some clients have been using the same trainer for over 10 years. "Even when you know what you are doing, working with a trainer brings so much more to your workouts." "We hire [our trainers] for their expertise personalities," McCaffrey says. All of Devon Fitness' personal trainers are certified and some carry specialized degrees in sport-specific training. Each trainer has his or her own motivation for doing what they do; some have a military background, while others compete in marathons or coach team sports. Devon Fitness does its best to match each client with the trainer best qualified for one's specific needs. "The client's goal is the trainer's mission," Hoekstra says. "They are working for the client to maximize the client's goals. The trainer's mission is to help the client achieve their goal." If you would like to achieve your fitness goals, contact Devon Fitness Club today. Sharon A. Shaw Suburban Life Magazine
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Syms Building,1340 Swedesford Road, Berwyn | 610-240-9916 | http://www.devonfitness.com
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Countdown to inaugural NZ Fitness Expo
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Today marks just three days to go before fitness enthusiasts will have the opportunity to be inspired by some of the world's fittest individuals at the inaugural NZ Fitness Expo. Taking place this weekend (Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July) at the ASB Showgrounds in Greenlane, the Expo will stage a number of exhilarating events throughout the weekend including:
The Rachaelle Chase Fitness Model Search will put 45 competitors through their well-toned paces to find New Zealand's next top fitness model.
The Industrial Athletic Crossfit Invitational on Saturday will showcase the fittest men and women in New Zealand in a fierce set of gruelling battles.
The NZFE Strongman Championship on Sunday will put the strongest men in New Zealand to the test over four rounds of intense competition.
The New Zealand Defense Force and former Cirque Du Soleil gymnast Ebon Grayman will give fitness training demonstrations on the revolutionary new Synrgy360 equipment, which will be launched at the expo.
Meanwhile, on the expo floor, more than 75 exhibitors will showcase over 100 of the latest and most innovative fitness products and trends from around the world, from gyms and equipment to training aids and accessories, professional services, career opportunities and performance apparel.
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Team GB eye peak fitness – Allen
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Joe Allen believes Team GB's fitness will peak for their Olympic opener against Senegal on Thursday after the "perfect preparation" provided in their 2-0 defeat by Brazil.
Sandro and Neymar scored as Stuart Pearce's side made their 2012 bow.
26 July: v Senegal at Old Trafford
29 July: v UAE at Wembley
1 Aug: v Uruguay at Millennium Stadium
Swansea's Allen said: "We feel when we go into the first game that's when we'll really start peaking in terms of fitness and in terms of preparation."
GB face pool rivals Senegal at Old Trafford on 26 July.
The Welsh midfielder, 22, played throughout the clash against Brazil and described the occasion as "a great experience".
He added: "It was an experience you won't forget and, I think, great preparation for us going into our first group game against Senegal.
"This is the test we needed and from a fitness point of view I think this is going to be perfect preparation for our first group game.
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