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CARSON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

From the CrossFit Games, Libreeze launches the Fitness Blogger Program (FBP), including access to its brand new Digital Library platform. Crossfit Endurance (crossfitendurance.com), one of the most respected experts in the field of both strength and endurance training and movement patterns, has partnered with Libreeze to use this innovative platform to deliver vital content to its readers.

We are thrilled to have an innovative and expert leader in fitness like Crossfit Endurance showcase their content within our digital library. Due to my own personal passion for health and fitness and the fact that there are so many great fitness resources like Crossfit Endurance and our other blogger partners that have amazing content that the fitness community may not be aware of, we decided to focus on fitness as the model for future partnership initiatives. Our combination of great technology with great content, results in a group of peer-sourced, curated digital libraries created by top experts that allow consumers to expand their knowledge and refine their research experience, said Steve Pelletier, Libreeze Senior Vice President.

Through the same search and content management technology initially developed for information-intensive fields like law, medicine & scientific research, the Libreeze platform allows partners to:

Bloggers already signed up in the FBP have a combined audience of more than 1.5 million fitness enthusiasts and include many top-rated fitness bloggers ranging from BeyondHeavy (beheavy.wordpress.com) to CrudeFitness (crudefitness.com). See Libreeze.com/partners to see a more complete list of our blogger partners.

We are excited to be using the Libreeze platform which will help us to provide our followers a more organized and complete version of our original content as well as access to our popular Seminar listings and information supporting our newly launched 3fu3l (3fu3l.com) endurance supplement, said Doug Katona, Managing Partner and Head Coach at Crossfit Endurance. We will now be able to share with our readers many of the interesting articles and research that we comb through each day that heretofore we have been unable to adequately highlight and present to our readers. The Libreeze library format is the perfect vehicle for this.

You can visit the Crossfit Endurance digital library by clicking here.

About CrossFit Endurance

CrossFit Endurance is a premier leader in educating and training athletes with their signature Seminars that include Run Mechanics, Cycling and Swimming. CrossFit Endurance has become a national force in creating training programs for both the recreational and competitive athletes as well as those just looking to regain a healthier level of fitness. We inspire, coach, and provide our community with the most aggressive and proven fundamentals of sports science, exercise physiology, nutrition and athletic training protocols. We are the leaders in strength and conditioning for endurance athletes. We have been guiding athletes, educating coaches and providing premier content to the endurance communities with tremendous success. Our passion is endurance sports. Our goal is to show a path that has not been illuminated. Our training principles work.

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Elizabethtown, KY (PRWEB) July 12, 2012

Fitness Revolution, a fitness franchising organization, has just been approved to open locations in the state of Hawaii. To date, Fitness Revolution has been authorized to operate in over 40 states, including New Hampshire, California, and Illinois.

Hawaii is one of the fastest growing markets in the United States, when it comes to personal training and fitness services, says Fitness Revolution co-owner Nick Berry. The citizens of Hawaii are looking for more opportunities to work out and lose weight the right way, and FR offers the best tools to do that.

With a number of prestigious business awards under its belt, Fitness Revolution has made a name for itself as one of the preeminent personal training franchises on the market today.

Although the organization is headquartered in Kentucky, each Fitness Revolution franchise is independently owned and operated. Before fitness franchise opportunities can be offered to potential franchisees in a given state, FR must be approved under that states requirements.

After the long and detailed approval process, FR has been successfully approved to open locations in Hawaii.

Established in 2011, Fitness Revolution experienced rapid growth in its first year of existence. As a consequence of both its unprecedented growth and its commitment to its clients, the fitness franchise chain has been recognized with numerous business awards.

We dont do this to win awards and recognition, says Berrys business partner and Fitness Revolution co-owner Pat Rigsby. We started Fitness Revolution because we saw that there was a clear problem in the way the fitness industry had been running for years. We wanted to correct the wrongs and provide a better way to get fit.

Our success starts with how we treat our clients and get them the results they seek, Rigsby elaborates. We do not accept franchisees who are not committed to being good trainers. Whether its with new potential franchisees in Hawaii or the trainers we currently work with, we place a premium on a superior service.

We hope that we can bring our company culture, with its emphasis on success, and our superior personal training services to all the new fitness franchise locations sure to open up in the near future in Hawaii, Rigsby concludes.

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Fitness Revolution, the Award Winning Fitness Franchise Chain, Approved to Offer Franchise Locations in Hawaii

CHICAGO, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Charter Fitness Premium Members may now bring an unlimited number of guests to all locations every Saturday in the month of July 2012. Normally, Premium Membership allows one guest per visit.

"We all know friends and family whom we'd like to help get in shape. This is an opportunity to share a positive, exciting Charter Fitness experience and inspire them to get active," said Dan Collins, Director of Sales, Charter Fitness.

The Premium Membership is Charter Fitness' most popular package. For only $19.95 per month, premium members can enjoy multiple benefits such as guest privileges and the ability to work out at any of over 40 clubs. Charter Fitness also offers a Basic Membership which offers home club access only for just $10 per month.

Stop by any Charter Fitness location for more information, or visit http://www.charterfitness.com.

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 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 coming 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). http://www.CharterFitness.com

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Charter Fitness Offers Unlimited Guest Privileges for Premium Members Every Saturday in July 2012

CHANHASSEN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Life Time Fitness, Inc. (LTM) today announced that the Company is scheduled to release its second quarter 2012 financial results on Thursday, July 19, 2012. A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Bahram Akradi, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Michael Robinson, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and John Heller, senior director, investor relations and treasurer, will host the call.

The conference call will be webcast live and may be accessed via the Company's Investor Relations section of its website at lifetimefitness.com. A replay of the call will be available beginning at approximately 2:00 p.m. ET on July 19, 2012.

About Life Time Fitness, Inc. As The Healthy Way of Life Company, Life Time Fitness (LTM) helps organizations, communities and individuals achieve their total health objectives, athletic aspirations and fitness goals by engaging in their areas of interest or discovering new passions both inside and outside of Life Times distinctive and large sports, professional fitness, family recreation and spa destinations, most of which operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Companys Healthy Way of Life approach enables customers to achieve this by providing the best programs, people and places of uncompromising quality and value. As of July 12, 2012, the Company operated 105 centers under the LIFE TIME FITNESS and LIFE TIME ATHLETIC(SM) brands in the United States and Canada. Additional information about Life Time centers, programs and services is available at lifetimefitness.com.

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By KLINT LOWRY | The Suncoast News Published: July 13, 2012 Updated: July 13, 2012 - 12:00 AM

For dedicated fitness buffs, their lives include regular trips to the gym and frequent stops at the supplement store.

Sure, the gym may carry a few supplements, and the person at the supplement store may have a few ideas about fitness, but it's really up to you to link your workout and your workout fuel.

A business that recently opened in the area is combining those knowledge bases.

Mike and Christine Gilmore recently opened an In2It Nutrition & Fitness franchise at 10720 State Road 54, in the Trinity Village Center.

Started in San Diego, In2It Nutrition & Fitness offers a one-stop fitness shop, with a full-service nutritional supplement store, a smoothie bar and a complete gym all under one roof.

The company is just beginning franchising nationwide, and the Gilmores' franchise is the first In2It Nutrition & Fitness in the eastern United States.

After a soft opening about a month ago, the Gilmores will throw a grand opening celebration at 10 a.m. Saturday featuring a Gasparilla-style "invasion" by the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders.

Not that Mike Gilmore needs anything to excite him about the business. There have been two constants in his life: He's lived in Pasco since he was a boy and he's always been into fitness.

"I used to do bodybuilding," he said.

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By Sean Cochran, Golf Fitness

Mobility and Stability are two key components in the execution of an efficient golf swing. The modern day golf swing requires the body move through a large range of motion requiring joint mobility and muscular flexibility. In addition, maintaining a fixed spine, and generating power necessitates strength from certain muscles and parts of the body. All in all the combination of these two components (mobility and stability) provide the physical foundation for the execution of an efficient golf swing.

Two segments of the body requiring mobility and stability in the execution of the swing are the hips and core. Mobility in the hips is crucial in order to execute the rotary components in both the backswing and downswing. Limitations in the hips can result in the inability of the golfer to properly rotate in the swing leading to a number of swing faults such as a slide, sway, or reverse C.

Secondly, the core which is simply a reference to the anatomical area of the body from just above the knees to slightly below the chest including muscle groups such as the obliques, abdominals, glutes, and muscles of the lower back must be strong (i.e. stable). The stability provided by the core allows the golfer to maintain the postural positions required of the swing and generate rotary power. Limited strength in the core can cause limitations in terms of power generation and an inability to rotate around a fixed spine angle, again leading to swing faults such as an over-the-top move or early extension.

The Piriformis Stretch, Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch, and Rip Trainer Low Strikes are examples of three golf fitness exercises conducive to developing mobility in the hips and strengthening the core. Listed below are descriptions of each of these exercises to be utilized within a golfers training program.

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. Elevate the left leg to a position where the lower leg is parallel to the floor and the knee is bent at 90 degrees. If an additional stretch is required, simultaneously pull with the left hand and press with the right hand until a stretch is felt. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds and repeat with the opposite leg. Maintain a 90-degree bend in the knee when elevating the leg.

Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch (Hip Mobility): Kneel with the right knee in contact with the floor. Place your hands on your hips, and bend the left knee at 90 degrees. Begin by pressing the hips forward, allowing your left knee to bend. Continue pressing forward until a stretch is felt in the right hip. Once a stretch is felt in the right hip, extend the right arm overhead, and bend the torso to the left. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds and repeat with the opposite leg.

Rip Trainer Low Strikes (Core Strength): Securely attach the TRX Rip Trainer at shoulder height and step away from the attachment point 3-4 feet. Grasp the Rip Trainer and position the end of the handle securely in the middle of your torso with the right hand. Position the feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, and hinge at the hips. Place your left hand in an under hand grip on the middle of the Rip Trainer handle. Rotate to the top of the backswing keeping the Rip Trainer fixed to the torso and aggressively rotate to your impact position. Return to the top of the backswing and repeat the movement pattern. Perform 10-15 repetitions of the exercise and repeat the exercise in the opposite body position and sequence.

The utilization of these types of exercises over time can develop hip mobility and core strength conducive to the execution of a proficient golf swing.

To learn more about Sean Cochran and his golf fitness training exercises and golf fitness programs go to http://www.seancochran.com.

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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

NOTED wellness center Fitness First may have to change its policy on lack of liability over lost items after the Court of Appeals (CA) ordered it to pay a lawyer whose cellphone, uniform and wallet were allegedly stolen in one of its branches.

In 2006, lawyer Rommel delos Reyes complained to the management of Fitness First-Robinson's Manila about the disappearance of his personal belongings but the management said it cannot be held liable citing the provision in the membership agreement and notices posted on its walls.

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But in a decision penned by Associate Justice Antonio Villar, the CA said the reported loss "constitutes negligence and dereliction of its duties and responsibilities as operator of a health and wellness establishment."

"Fitness First, being a health club establishment is clearly bound to provide not only a comfortable working-out atmosphere for its members but also a security to their persons and belongings," the courts ninth division said on July 2.

Echoing the arguments presented by the Makati City Regional Trial Court which favored delos Reyes complaint, the CA found out that Fitness First failed to conduct an investigation especially that it holds the master key that could open all lockers.

As a result, the appellate court opened the possibility of one of the employees carting away delos Reyes belongings since they have access to the master key.

The CA also slammed the membership agreement that exempts Fitness First from any liability for losses, saying this is illegal under Article 2003 of the Civil Code.

Said provision provides that the hotel keeper cannot free himself from responsibility by posting notices to the effect that he is not liable for the articles brought by the guest, but the CA said like hotels, the operation of health and wellness centers are imbued with public interest.

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Cruise lines offer plenty of heart-pumping activities, including basketball beneath tropical skies on the Norwegian Epic.

By Erica Silverstein, CruiseCritic.com

If your idea of a great vacation involves daily runs in the open air, a leisurely workout in a high-tech gym or a smorgasbord of fitness classes from Pilates to Zumba, a cruise may be the perfect getaway for you.

These days, cruise ships are about more than just eating and lying in the sun, and they're attracting fitness buffs, yogis and health-conscious travelers in droves with active options both onboard and off.

Believe it or not, on a cruise you really can lose weight -- or at least break even. That's because fitness centers are growing in size to accommodate a more youthful and body-conscious passenger base and often feature state-of-the-art equipmentand180-degree sea views. Ships are breaking new ground with cutting-edge workouts like Kinesis Walls, popular TRX Suspension Training and Tour de Spin classes, plus offering trendy sessions in Pilates and tai chi.

Deck games like shuffleboard and skeet shooting have made way for onboard surfing, rock climbing, mini-golf and basketball. In port, active excursion options are plentiful. Cycling is big -- not to mention hiking, kayaking, swimming and diving. If breaking a sweat can be fun, cruise ships have found ways to offer those activities in the middle of the ocean.

Royal Caribbeanis leading the pack as the trendsetter in onboard fitness options. Its ships are the only ones afloat to offer onboard surfing, boxing and ice skating. But it's not the only line to put emphasis on fitness. Others are also expanding their gyms and their top-deck fitness options. Some of the smaller lines --SeaDream,Star Clippers,Windstar,Seabourn-- focus on water sports, with onboard marinas packed with water toys that range from kayaks to water-skis.Crystaland Seabourn are two luxury lines getting creative with gentler, senior-friendly workouts like Kinesis and walking, while river lines store bikes onboard for passengers to use ashore.

Before we list our favorite lines for fitness, here are a few tips for working out onboard.

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SAYREVILLE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Ryan Toth is creating a fitness revolution in the state of New Jersey. Toth, owner of Total Core Fitness Boot Camp, has been responsible for introducing a new style of fitness training to his area that others have difficulty duplicating. He refers to his unique facility as the Anti-gym because of the contrary philosophy when it comes to work out strategy and mindset. Now with two locations in New Jerseys Middlesex County, he refers to his boot camp experience as, A fun workout with killer results and has designed it for everyone at any fitness level and at any age. Toth, a Certified Personal Trainer, is also certified in numerous other areas and is recognized as a Youth and Adolescent Fitness Trainer as well as a Core Functional Training Specialist. He now has over four hundred clients who are experiencing transforming results through his unique and intense training style. As a result, many now refer to him as a Transformation Specialist.

Toths business has experienced rapid growth over the past year. Just sixteen months ago, he was the only trainer of fifty-five clients in one facility. Today, he has well over four hundred clients, two facilities, and five employees. Toth sees a very bright future ahead for his business. He has his sights set on opening two more facilities at sometime in the future, one in North Jersey and one in South Jersey. He is also planning to open an online training site for individuals that want to participate in his workout programs in their own home.

Toth also is working on developing a program in a niche market where no one else is participating, but details of that venture remain confidential at this point. He is the co-author of the book, Fat Free Fitness Formula that will be released later this year. Additionally, because of his contribution to his industry and the success of his business, he is being featured as one of America's PremierExperts Trendsetters in INC Magazine. Additional information about Toth and the fitness revolution he has created throughout New Jersey via Total Core Fitness Boot Camp can be found at http://www.totalcorefitcamp.com.

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Making fitness marketing both simple and effective, a brand-new website offers fitness marketing solutions and strategies for anyone in the fitness industry. The program is available at http://www.fitnessmarketing.info/.

Fitness Fortunes, the step-by-step fitness marketing blueprint, teaches fitness pros how to get more high-paying clients immediately, how to earn more money in one-third less time, how to make 27 percent more online, how to dominate social media for free and how to get up to eight new referrals per week using the latest fitness marketing tools and tactics.

I went from making $25 an hour to being a global brand in the fitness industry by using the exact same fitness marketing strategies, tactics and models that you receive with this program, said John Spencer Ellis, creator of Fitness Fortunes and founder of John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, a fitness and personal development solutions company. When I began to learn about these progressive and effective fitness marketing strategies and solutions, my whole world changed. I started working less, making more money and growing my business. It was all possible due to learning the best possible fitness marketing techniques, and thats what this program offers you.

The only fitness marketing program that offers coaching and personal business assistance from Ellis, Fitness Fortunes includes access to his complete suite of business and marketing training videos, coaching tele-classes and the Fitness Fortunes Forum. The program teaches business systems, marketing strategies, personal branding, social media, video marketing, TV and radio training, sales techniques and more.

If you want to learn the exact techniques and fitness marketing models I use every day, you can cut your learning curve by 90 percent by investing just $1, Ellis added. You will learn all my fitness marketing secrets, the tips of the trade and more in this unique fitness marketing program. In just one month, you will learn how to grow your business, clients and your success in the industry.

About John Spencer Ellis Enterprises John Spencer Ellis Enterprises is a solutions provider for fitness and coaching professionals around the world, providing education, turn-key business programs, coaching and resources for new and advanced fitness and coaching professionals. For more information about John Spencer Ellis Enterprises or the fitness marketing program, please visit http://www.fitnessmarketing.info/

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