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RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Valencell, an innovator in mobile fitness technology that integrates into audio headsets and earbuds, today announced that its licensable fitness sensor technology has reached a key milestone, achieving unprecedented validation by an independent study recently presented at this years American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) annual conference and validation testing supported by a National Institute of Health (NIH) Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.

Building on this strong industry validation, the company is rebranding its sensor technology as PerformTekTM (previously it was referred to as V-LINC) to better reflect the combination of Valencells cutting edge sensors and biometric firmware technology and its role in optimizing athletic performance training and coaching.

At the annual ACSM conference, Meir Magal, Ph.D., FACSM, an Associate Professor of Exercise Science at North Carolina Wesleyan College (NCWC), presented the findings of his independent study, which further validated the accuracy of Valencell's technology. The study, confirmed that Valencell earbud sensors were a valid and reliable instrument for continuous measurement of heart rate during exercise. The sensors were strongly correlated to the heart rate measure obtained from a twelve lead electrocardiogram and resulted in similar reliability on a day-to-day basis.The study data was collected at the Human Performance Laboratory on the campus of NCWC.

Additionally, with ongoing research supported by an NIH Phase II SBIR program, Valencell has demonstrated that its technology can accurately assess an individuals resting metabolic rate (RMR), which can account for approximately 60 percent of ones daily energy expenditure. The clinical trials will be completed at the beginning of next year with the support of the Duke Center for Living. This technology, which also tracks calories burned during exercise, provides individuals with precise insight into the number of calories burned a day (when active and resting).

Both studies reflect milestones for Valencell, and the mobile fitness industry as a whole. The Magal study represents the first time a noninvasive earbud-based heart rate sensor has been clinically shown to continuously and accurately track heart rate during exercise, stated CEO and co-founder Dr. Steven LeBoeuf. Furthermore, preliminary findings from our NIH-supported study have shown that our technology has the potential to overcome one of the industrys most difficult challenges determining a persons resting metabolic rate without the need for expensive equipment and multiple hours of a persons time.

Valencell provides a licensing package that includes a PerformTekTM sensor design (for both Apple iOS and Android platforms) along with a digital signal processor(DSP)chip loaded with its biometric firmware. Licensees have access to an online community through Valencells application programming interface (API) along with iOS and Android software development kits (SDK).

To learn more about licensing opportunities, visit http://www.valencell.com/licensing or contact licensing@valencell.com.

About Valencell

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Valencell develops physiological monitoring technology for the growing mobile fitness market and licenses this technology to industry partners for integration with brand-name accessories such as audio earbuds and mobile fitness applications. Validated by clinical studies at Duke University and other independent institutions, Valencells PerformTekTM sensor technology is the only solution on the market that allows you to capture meaningful and actionable fitness data using audio earbuds during any exercise and in any environment. Biometric data captured includes heart rate, calories burned, steps taken, speed, cardiovascular fitness (VO2max), resting metabolic rate (RMR) along with other physiological metrics. Valencell is the first place winner of the CTIA Emerging Tech Award (Enterprise and Vertical Market Solution, Health and Wellness category).

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WESTLAKE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

TravelCenters of America (TravelCenters) today announced it will open another StayFit fitness center at TA Dallas South, located at I-20, Exit 472/I-635 in Dallas, TX. This location, scheduled to open next month, will mark the fortieth StayFit fitness center in the TA and Petro Stopping Centers full service travel center network. TA plans to open additional facilities across the U.S.

As has been the case since the launch of TravelCenters StayFit program in early 2011, the fitness centers are free to all professional drivers who are members of the companys UltraONE Driver Rewards Program. Drivers simply swipe their card to enter the fitness room, where they can enjoy a variety of fitness equipment, including:

The StayFit facilities are outfitted with weight scales, workout mats, shelving for customer storage of gear during their workouts, wall-mounted TVs and fans.

TravelCenters continues to show its dedication to professional drivers by regularly expanding its StayFit Program, a wellness initiative aimed at providing drivers better-for-you options while they are on the road. In addition to the fitness rooms, there are a combined 120 mapped walking trails at TA and Petro locations nationwide. Another recent investment in driver wellness options includes the free basketball courts at six TA and Petro sites, with more locations to be added soon.

StayFit extends beyond exercise with better dining options available at participating TA and Petro Stopping Centers sit-down restaurants. StayFit menu options are called out with the initiatives logo. Healthier snack options can also be located in all travel stores in a special StayFit section.

Tom OBrien, President and CEO of TravelCenters, commented:

We continue to see trends favoring wellness initiatives within the professional driver community, and TravelCenters was first to meet that growing demand. We think the best thing we can do for drivers interested in wellness is to provide them with tools and options that will help make it easier, not harder, for them to commit to meeting their own personal fitness goals. The last thing I want to do is make committing to fitness more difficult for drivers by requiring them to pay the Dallas location is our fortieth facility open, and our fortieth facility that is free of charge.

For a complete listing of all TA and Petro fitness rooms, walking trail and basketball locations, please visit our web site. Drivers interested in the walking trails can pick up maps at participating sites.

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FABULOUS TRIBAL AND DRUMS FITNESS FIESTA 2012 Vistana Hotel Jalan Lumut Kuala Lumpur Tel: 016-6057 711 E-mail: fabulousfitness01@gmail.com

JUNE 30: Join fitness instructors from Malaysia, Brazil and Indonesia for a sweat out session guided by tribal music and drums, and be in the running to win fantastic gifts and holiday packages. Sessions are categorised under the Urban Tribal Dance, AeroXumba Bolly Dance, Tribal Babes Indonesia and Capoeira Fitness Beats. There will also be a special guest appearance by Mr Universe 2011, Wong Hong, who is also the first pro body builder listed in our Malaysia Book of Records. Limited to 50 participants only. Fees: RM170 per person. Time: 12.30pm to 7pm.

PECHA KUCHA NIGHT KUALA LUMPUR VOL. 15 The Bee Publika 32B, Level G2 Publika, Solaris Dutamas Jalan Dutamas 1 Kuala Lumpur

JUNE 20: The global design networking/social event Pecha Kucha Night (PKN), organised by British Council, is back by popular demand to present a line up of big names, with even bigger personalities to match. Watch as presenters, made up mostly from the creative and design fields, attempt to hold the audiences attention by talking about anything they want, each for six minutes and 40 seconds. The events concept was first introduced in 2003 by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham of Klein Dytham Architecture. Come early as space is limited. Admission is free. Time: 8pm to 10.30pm.

THE UNIVERSE OF BALLET WITH MPO Dewan Filharmonik Petronas PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-2051 7007 E-mail: dfp_boxoffice@petronas.com.my dfp.com.my / mpo.com.my

JUNE 16 & 17: Led by globally renowned conductor Zhang Yi, this musical spectacular allows you to revel in the enchantment of ballet classics such as Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovskys The Nutcracker Suite, Lo Delibes Copplia Suite, D Mingxins The Incredible Phoenix, and Leonard Bernsteins Fancy Free. Ticket price: RM120, RM90, RM60 and RM30. Time: 8.30pm (Sat) and 3pm (Sun).

PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY OF SELANGOR CHOIR MEMBER RECRUITMENT Ann Perreaus Studios Global Business Park, Block A 1st Floor, No. 8, Jalan 19/1 Petaling Jaya Selangor E-mail: selangor.phil@gmail.com thephil.org.my

JUNE 18 & 25: The Choir of the Philharmonic Society of Selangor, a community choir, is inviting singers of all ages and experience to join the group. The Choir regularly performs at community and corporate events in addition to producing its own shows, and has just successfully concluded Music from Movies & Musicals 4, featuring songs from the stage and screen including Grease, Sound of Music, Lion King and more. Rehearsals are held every Monday from 8pm to 10pm. No experience is necessary but the ability to read notes would be an advantage. Please bring your own water and an open mind. Dress comfortably. Time: 7.30pm to 8pm (orientation for new members), 8pm to 10pm (open rehearsal).

THE OWL WHO WAS AFRAID OF THE DARK STAGE PERFORMANCE PJ Live Arts, Block K Jaya One 72A Jalan Universiti Petaling Jaya Selangor Tel: 03-2276 1402 gardnerandwife.com

JUNE 19-23: Presented by UKs Blunderbus Theatre Company, this stage adaptation centres on Plop, a baby barn owl, who unfortunately harbours a fear of the dark. Based on the classic childrens book by Jill Tomlinson, this funny, gentle and reassuring show combines storytelling with live music and puppetry a performance ideal for children aged three to seven. Ticket price: RM50, RM63, RM76 and RM89. Time: 10am (Tue-Fri), 11am and 3pm (Sat), and 2pm and 5pm (Sun).

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Fitness buffs

As technology advances new fitness gear is available for our yoga workouts. Nothing is wrong with performing yoga in regular attire on a customary mat, but for those who want to take their workout to the next level, high tech fitness gear is a great addition. High tech fitness gear can offer numerous benefits for your yoga workout, and I will name the top four.

#1 Move garment by Electricfoxy

To me, the most appealing high tech gear is the new garment by Elictricfoxy. This piece of clothing connects to a moveable application that contains a library that saves a variety of movements that you create yourself. This high tech apparel also has four stretch and bend sensors that work together to tell you if your postures and motions are accurate. This garment is great for those who participate in yoga. In addition, it is helpful for those involved in pilates and physical therapy, as well as golf and baseball.

#2 Power Balance wristband: $29.99

This wristband by Power Balance uses Mylar holograms that are believed to enhance your balance and flexibility, making it perfect for those who perform yoga. The silicone wristbands come in a variety of colors, including neon yellow swirl and cypress cameo. In addition, the following six NBA bands are also available:

Los Angeles Lakers

Boston Celtics

Chicago Bulls

Miami Heat

Orlando Magic

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By Zachary Stieber Epoch Times Staff Created: June 12, 2012 Last Updated: June 12, 2012

Maurice Hood trains at the Church Street Boxing Gym located at 25 Park Place in Manhattan on March 3. Recent reports show that the health industry in New York City is thriving.(Benjamin Chasteen/The Epoch Times)

NEW YORKIn a city where walkers, joggers, and cyclists aboundespecially when its nice outa recent report shows the health industry is also thriving.

The number of fitness and sports recreational centers rose to 631 in 2010, an increase of 66 percent since the year 2000, according to the citys Economic Development Corporation. The number of health and fitness workers also rose 66 percent, while citywide private sector jobs in fitness declined 0.4 percent.

The citys fitness industry is concentrated in Manhattan, which had 53.1 percent of the citys fitness and recreational center establishments in 2010, and 79.9 percent of fitness-related employment.

Employment in the health and fitness industry during the decade (20002010) rose 129 percent in the Bronx, while the number of fitness centers jumped 179 percent.

In Midtown, Planet Fitness opened a new branch in February and receives over 1,000 appointments every month, a sales associate said. The center offers memberships for about $13 a month. New York Sports Club has introduction rates at $30 for 30 days, while Crunch Gym offers a month-to-month membership for $81 per month.

The percentage of New Yorkers who exercised in the past 30 days stayed around 73 percent between 2002 and 2010, with Manhattan (77 percent) and the Bronx (70 percent) the highest and lowest percentages in 2010. College graduates exercise more than nongraduates, with four out of

Despite more fitness centers and employees, the obesity rates in the city have also risen over the past decade, which could be due to a number of factors not analyzed here, including diet and nutrition, the report said.

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OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire -06/12/12)- Fitness Industry Council of Canada ("FIC") today hosted Fitness Day on the Hill to advocate for Canada's first legislation that would require restaurants to post calorie and other nutritional information in menus and on menu boards.

FIC has launched MenuTruth.ca, a website designed to garner support for its new initiative that requires restaurants to post calorie information and allow Canadians to make healthier food selections while dining out. Menu Truth is intended to influence the eating habits of Canadians by educating them on the nutritional value of the food that they are consuming; and in turn, affect the decisions of enough people to create a public health benefit.

Following on similar legislation in the Unites States, FIC would like to see federal legislation in Canada that would require restaurants of 10 or more locations to be transparent in the nutritional content of the food they provide. This legislation is based on a report created by the Centre for Science in the Public Interest, titled "Writings on the Wall."

FIC also used the opportunity to reiterate the importance of the Government's campaign promise to extend the Children's Fitness Tax Credit to adults and double the existing Children's Tax Credit to $1,000 once the budget is balanced in fiscal 2015.

The Adult Fitness Tax Credit would reward Canadians for leading active and productive lives by providing a $500 tax credit toward fees such as gym memberships or other organized sporting activities.

According to a report conducted by the Center for Spatial Economics titled "Economic Benefits of an Adult Tax Credit," it was found that the federal government would save $2.5 billion over the next 21 years by extending the benefits of the current Children's Fitness Tax Credit program to adults and will encourage nearly one million more Canadians to get active and healthier.

One of the main goals of Fitness Day on the Hill is to ensure that the tax credit remains at the forefront of the government's legislative agenda.

Canadians are encouraged to support new caloric legislation by visiting MenuTruth.ca, which will allow them to directly send ePostcards to their given province's Premier, Minister of Health, Federal Minister of Health, and the Prime Minister.

"Physical activity and eating right are essential habits to ensure healthy lifestyles. With the Adult Fitness Tax Credit and MenuTruth.ca, Canadians have the opportunity to achieve both" stated Dave Hardy, President of FIC.

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NEW YORK: When fitness instructor Shirley Archer plays Annie Lennoxs song 17 Again for her indoor cycling class, she urges students to connect with the vitality of their inner 17-year-old legs. When she teaches yoga she rolls out the harp solos.

Experts say exercising to the proper music can boost your mood, kick your workout up a notch and channel the energy of a younger you.

Fitness playlists are extremely important, said Archer, who is also a spokeswoman for the American Council on Exercise. A number of studies show that music can impact mood, emotions, energy levels, even breathing and heart rates.

Archer, author of 12 books on fitness and wellness, including Fitness 9 to 5, said the research comes from music therapy, sports, surgical recovery and gait training studies for people with neurodegenerative issues.

Music is powerful because it stimulates different neural pathways in the brain and taps powerfully into our emotions and our memories, said Archer, who lives in Singer Island, Florida, and Zurich, Switzerland.

Not only can music help people power through workouts, she said, it can distract them from boredom, fatigue and discomfort.

Think about how people who are middle-aged or older find their dancing feet when they hear tunes that were popular when they were in their teens or early 20s, she said.

Also a powerful tool for relaxation, music can help to slow and calm heart and breathing rates, reduce stress and evoke feelings of peace and balance.

A good fitness playlist will match the workout objectives, Archer said. An aerobic workout should start out with uplifting music at a tempo of about 130 beats per minute and build to around 150 BPM.

Studies show that this is a moderate aerobic pace for most people, she said. Think of the tunes Stayin Alive, 9 to 5 or Justin Timberlakes Rock Your Body.

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CHELMSFORD -- Best Fitness, located at 279 Chelmsford St., will hold a community event on Saturday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to noon, to sample TRX fitness and donate to the Wounded Warrior Project.

TRX Suspension Training was created by the Navy SEALs and includes bodyweight exercises that simultaneously develop strength, power, endurance, mobility, durability, balance, flexibility and core stability.

The cost of the event is $10 and all proceeds will be donated to WWP, an organization whose mission is to honor and empower injured service members.

To donate additional funds to WWP, visit https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/group-fundraising/bestfitness/.

For information, call Best Fitness at 877-695-8671.

Harvard COA receives grant from NVMC

HARVARD -- The Friends of Nashoba Valley Medical Center recently presented a check for $1,000 to Debbie Thompson, director of the Harvard Council on Aging.

Each year, the Outlook Committee of the Friends annually awards grants to COAs in the service area of Nashoba Valley Medical Center.

Shopping for the benefit of shelter pets

HUDSON, N.H. -- The Humane Society for Greater Nashua (HSFN) is hosting its annual yard sale benefit on Saturday, June 23, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday, June 24, 8 a.m. to noon, in a warehouse off Route 111 at 1 Wall St. The 14,000 square foot warehouse was donated by Chartwell Properties.

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Life Time Fitness (LTM):

Life Time The Healthy Way of Life Company (LTM) will host a special grand reopening weekend celebration at its newly remodeled health and fitness center in Plantation Point June 23-24. Formerly a Lifestyle Family Fitness club, Life Time Fitness Plantation Point has undergone a remodeling effort designed to bring the facility to Life Time standards of quality and member experience. In addition, the center now makes it easier for members to reach their goals by offering distinct, innovative programs that help connect them to their passions.

Grand opening to feature tours and demonstrations that highlight Life Times state-of-the-art amenitiesincluding complimentary towel service, new, state-of-the-art equipment, programming and services:

In celebration of the grand opening, consumers may establish a new membership with special offers June 23-24, 2012.

To learn more about Life Time Fitness Plantation Point, visit.

http://clubs.lifetimefitness.com/Plantation-Point/62767/.

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OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire -06/11/12)- Fitness Industry Council of Canada ("FIC") will host a Fitness Day on the Hill to propose new caloric menu legislation called Menu Truth that will advocate for restaurants with 10 or more locations to post calories on menu boards and flag high sodium content.

On June 12th, 2012 at 12:00pm on Parliament Hill, Members of Parliament and FIC members from across Canada will come together to advocate for this important piece of legislation.

Speaking remarks will be made by the President of FIC, Mr. Dave Hardy, followed by exercise classes on the hill run by CURVES and Fitness Fusion at 12:05pm.

Mr. Dave Hardy will be available for media interviews and photo opportunities immediately following brief remarks at 12:05pm.

About Fitness Industry Council of Canada

Fitness Industry Council of Canada is the voice of the fitness industry in Canada. Representing over 5,000 facilities with over 4 million members, FIC pursues a legislative agenda of getting More Canadians, More Active, More Often.

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