http://cms.ihrsa.org/ihrsanewsfeed.xml IHRSA stands for International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association. We are a trade association serving the health and fitness club industry. IHRSA's mission is to grow, protect and promote the health and fitness industry, and to provide its members with benefits that will help them be more successful. en-us http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB115516930967531633-lMyQjAxMDE2NTE1MDExNjA5Wj.html One of the fastest-growing new types of health club is the women-only fitness center. Some elements: "express" 30-minute workout programs, an intimate, friendly atmosphere, and bans on mirrors, scanty outfits or other health-club phenomena that are seen as making some women uncomfortable. Mon, 14 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/management/2006-08-13-entre-fitness_x.htm?tab1=t2 Nautilus exercise machines. Aerobics classes. Yoga. Mark Mastrov, CEO of 24 Hour Fitness, is rattling off trends that have swept the health club industry he helped create over the past two decades. Mon, 14 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.sdbj.com/industry_article.asp?aID=49158289.4700236.1349114.1298884.3704477.425&aID2=103769 While traditional aerobics and kickboxing are on the decline, the popularity of personal training and urban street or hip-hop classes is soaring, according to the 11th annual survey conducted by IDEA, a trade group for health and fitness professionals. Mon, 14 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.healthday.com/view.cfm?id=534327 New research on how men and women view their bodies shows that women who accept their looks are more likely to eat healthy, but men feeling pressure to have a lean, muscular image may engage in unhealthy eating and exercise behavior. Mon, 14 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.healthandage.com/public/news-home/8817/Exercise-may-prevent-dementia-according-to-a-new-review.html Research on both humans and other animals provides a wealth of evidence that regular exercise helps to ward off dementia. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have been looking back over the last several years of evidence on how exercise may keep the brain, as well as the body, fit. Mon, 14 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.nwanews.com/adg/Style/163529/ It's long been assumed that people with less money and education, as well as members of certain ethnic groups, get far less exercise than those who are wealthier and more educated. A new study, however, suggests that the exercise gap is smaller than previously thought because of the day-to-day walking and biking people do when they donÕt own cars, or have limited access to them. Mon, 14 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://business.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=1160142006 SCOTTISH entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne completed the biggest deal of his life yesterday, buying a chain of health clubs from hotels and leisure giant Hilton for almost £90 million. Thu, 10 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.healthday.com/view.cfm?id=534291 American babies carry more "baby fat" now than ever before, a new study finds. Thu, 10 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14270407/ Mom's dieting habits can have a bad influence on the children. Thu, 10 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=49246&nfid=rssfeeds Study of Perceived Exercise Barriers, Enablers, and Benefits Suggests Ways to Increase the Rates of Regular Exercise Among Arthritis Patients. Thu, 10 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060810/clth504.html?.v=51 As lack of physical activity among kids becomes an increasing national concern, mounting statistics indicate it's becoming less of a priority in today's schools. According to a recent survey, many schools have abolished recess -- with only 4 percent of states requiring that schools incorporate the most fundamental source of play into students' day(1). Thu, 10 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-08/uom-uom080906.php Adolescents who feel dissatisfied with their bodies are at higher risk for future binge eating, smoking, poor eating, and decreased physical activity, according to new research from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. Thu, 10 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20060808005280&newsLang=en The 11th Annual Survey Reveals Continued Popularity of Personal Training, Pilates and Yoga; Youth Fitness Programs on the Rise While Elliptical Trainers and Stability Balls Retain Their Appeal Wed, 9 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/health/feeds/hscout/2006/08/08/hscout534251.html Extremely obese people with poor cardiopulmonary fitness had longer surgery times and suffered more post-surgery complications than those with higher fitness levels, a U.S. study says. Wed, 9 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,20060288-3102,00.html THE alarming rise of obesity in children is one of Australia's most pressing problems but Gymnastics Queensland believes it has a solution. Wed, 9 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-latincardio06aug08,0,3520905.story?coll=orl-news-headlines-orange Lively, horn-heavy salsa music bounces off the gym walls at the Dr. Phillips YMCA in Orlando, and Latin cardio instructor Cuic Suarez, front and center, is putting Elvis to shame. His hips snap from side to side like a pendulum in overdrive, and his feet tap in time to the staccato beat. Wed, 9 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/008200608091252.htm Reducing the size of abdominal fat cells Ð which are a risk factor for diabetes and heart disease Ð takes more than cutting calories, according to new research from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Wed, 9 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/8/9/apworld/20060809140550&sec=apworld Exercise videos typically feature svelte, muscular models. But Japan's latest fitness program sports a figure known more for girth than grace: the sumo wrestler. Wed, 9 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.candgnews.com/Homepage-Articles/08-02-06/LF-BOXING.asp Maybe inspired by actress Hilary Swank Ñ as Maggie in the boxing movie "Million Dollar Baby" Ñ or on a mission to tone up this season, women of all ages are participating in boxing classes at local health clubs and specialty studios. Fri, 4 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://news.yahoo.com/s/kidshealth/20060804/hl_kidshealth/kids_and_exercise When most adults think about exercise, they imagine working out in the gym on a treadmill or lifting weights. But for children, exercise means playing and being physically active. Fri, 4 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,2116773,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-all-1124-rdf With health insurers reducing their level of coverage, people are increasingly aware of avoiding illness through more exercise and healthier living. Fitness and wellness are raking in billions in Germany. Fri, 4 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060803/hl_nm/exercise_youth_dc_1 Men who participate in athletics in their late teens experience bone-building benefits that last for years, even if they are no longer training intensively, a new study shows. Fri, 4 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://progressivegrocer.com/progressivegrocer/magazine/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002949920&imw=Y The National Business Group on Health, the only nonprofit organization in the United States devoted exclusively to finding solutions to large employers' health care and related benefits issues, has recognized Hannaford Supermarkets here for its efforts to fight obesity and encourage its employees to lead healthier lives. Fri, 4 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,206955,00.html This summer is a scorcher, with scenes of people being loaded into ambulances now a staple of the evening news. Fri, 4 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.newsroom.msu.edu/site/indexer/2821/content.htm Middle school students who perform more vigorous physical activity than their more sedentary counterparts tend to do better in school, according to a study published today by researchers from Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University. Thu, 3 August 2006 16:00:00 EST http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0100regionalnews/tm_objectid=17510843%26method=full%26siteid=50061%26page=1%26headline=get%2da%2dhealthy%2dbody%2dand%2da%2dhealthy%2dmind-name_page.html THE worlds of the bookworm and the gym bunny are about to collide, with the launch of what town hall officials hailed as a "novel" plan to install exercise equipment in Liverpool's libraries. Thu, 3 August 2006 16:00:00 EST http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/its-football-its-fitness--and-above-all-its-female/2006/08/02/1154198205724.html A TIMELY spin-off from the World Cup or a convenient, condensed way of getting fit? No one is quite sure why a modified use of soccer skills called SoccerFit has struck a chord with women. Thu, 3 August 2006 16:00:00 EST http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006-08/02/content_4907516.htm U.S. President George W. Bush said his annual physical exam indicated he was in good health though he seemed a little upset about packing on some extra pounds. Thu, 3 August 2006 16:00:00 EST http://health.dailynewscentral.com/content/view/0002364/31/ Over 75 percent of obese Americans report that they eat a nutritious diet, and 40 percent say they engage in physical exercise at least three times a week, according to a survey of 11,000 people conducted by Thomson Medstat. Thu, 3 August 2006 16:00:00 EST http://sev.prnewswire.com/sports/20060801/NYTU13801082006-1.html Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. ("TSI" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: CLUB) , a leading owner of health clubs located primarily in major cities from Washington, DC north through New England, operating under the brand names New York Sports Clubs, Boston Sports Clubs, Washington Sports Clubs and Philadelphia Sports Clubs, announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. Wed, 2 August 2006 16:00:00 EST http://www.imt.ie/displayarticle.asp?AID=11364&NS=1&CAT=18&SID=1 UU researchers examine use of sensors in chronic low back pain Major savings for healthcare providers could be made by using motion sensors (or activity monitors) to automatically collect data on physical activity and exercise patterns in people with chronic low back pain. Wed, 2 August 2006 16:00:00 EST http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Sports-stars-help-tackle-obesity/2006/08/02/1154198164724.html Stars from three popular sports have joined forces to encourage children to exercise more and eat healthy food, to ward off a growing obesity epidemic in Australia. Wed, 2 August 2006 16:00:00 EST http://www.journalnow.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WSJ%2FMGArticle%2FWSJ_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1149189733279&path=!living&s=1037645509005 Is it possible to increase your activity level just by changing jobs? Well, it may not be practical, but some jobs actually can keep you in shape. However, any movement burns calories and improves health; perhaps that's why health advocates recommend that you just get out there and move. Even if that movement is small, it still helps. Wed, 2 August 2006 16:00:00 EST http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20060801006144&newsLang=en Cybex International, Inc. (AMEX: CYB), a leading exercise equipment manufacturer, announced the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 36-acre office and manufacturing facility in Owatonna, Minnesota. The ceremony will take place on August 2, 2006 at 11:30 am at the new Owatonna site on 24th Avenue. Wed, 2 August 2006 16:00:00 EST http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/08-01-2006/0004407664&EDATE= World Gym International, Inc. brings Javalution Coffee Company on board as exclusive coffee provider for its chain of 300 plus health clubs that will include a year-long co-promotion featuring Javalution as World Gym's Real Results Challenge Transformation Contest Official Coffee Sponsor. Tue, 1 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/ss/body/20897 Would you like your body to move the way it did when you were young - a little faster, straighter or without pain? Tue, 1 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14125509/ Quietly leaving his post as surgeon general, Dr. Richard Carmona said he would judge himself successful if he had persuaded one student to make good health choices or one mother to stop smoking. Tue, 1 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.bergen.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk1NDImZmdiZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTY5Njc2ODUmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk1 Among the growing list of people who can benefit from exercise, add another group: cancer patients in the midst of radiation treatment. Tue, 1 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.healthandage.com/public/news-home/8784/A-study-shows-that-moderate-exercise-causes-no-harm-to.html Older adults with mild high blood pressure have everything to gain and nothing to lose from moderate exercise. Tue, 1 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20060801005381&newsLang=en Emeka Moneme, Chief of Staff to Metro Interim General Manager Dan Tangherlini and Flexcar General Manager Ralph Burns were on hand at a special event today to applaud more than 30 area residents as they literally quit their car for the month of August by dropping their car keys in a lockbox. The event kicked off the Metro/Flexcar "Low-Car Diet," a month-long campaign in which the participants pledged to use Metrobus, Metrorail, bicycling, walking, Flexcar and other modes of transportation to get around the area. Tue, 1 August 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.moroccotimes.com/paper/article.asp?idr=11&id=16273 As part of the celebrations of the World Population Day, which is themed this year "Youth and Human development", an overview of the achievements of the "Youth for Youth" programme was presented Friday in Rabat. Mon, 31 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.dexigner.com/fashion/news-g8794.html Fitness professionals from around the world that gathered at the IDEA World fitness convention became the first to sport a new line of smart, agile and responsive Nautilus branded high-performance fitness apparel. Mon, 31 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.franchise-international.net/franchise/Bally-Total-Fitness/Bally-Total-Fitness-adds-new-centre-in-South-Korea/863 US HEALTH AND fitness franchise Bally Total Fitness has opened a new franchise facility in Seoul, Korea. The new fitness centre is the company's third franchise in the area and plans for a fourth facility to open this spring are already underway. Mon, 31 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.healthday.com/view.cfm?id=534055 Yet society has to do more to encourage healthy lifestyles for older people, experts say Mon, 31 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/07/28/obesity.women.reut/index.html Being overweight puts a greater burden on women's health than men's, a new study shows. Mon, 31 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.webmd.com/content/article/125/116061.htm Unless you pace the floor (or a treadmill) while watching TV, your tube time could be making your fitness profile a little fluffy. Fri, 28 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14042316/ Water aerobics can help ease the pelvic and back pain that plague many women during pregnancy, Swedish researchers report. Fri, 28 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13998742/ With its acrobatic twirls and jazzy kicks, the three-step swing is one of David and Joey OnoÕs favorite dances. Fri, 28 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/15138941.htm As they made their way to Lifetime Fitness in Arizona for their daily workout, people found themselves doing more than one double take. Fri, 28 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.news-medical.net/?id=19063 Teens at risk of developing diabetes can prevent or delay its onset through strength training exercise, a University of Southern California study has found. Fri, 28 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.scrippsnews.com/node/10231 Many fitness battles - to exercise or not to exercise - are fought, won or lost from the neck up. Before we can pry our buttocks from their deeply contoured positions on the living sofa, we must have the mind to do it. Fri, 28 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=194308 THE Central Board of Secondary Education has recognised schools as dynamic settings for promoting health and enabling children to grow and mature into healthy adults. Thu, 27 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.inthenews.co.uk/money/news/finance/over-50s-working-out-problems-at-gyms-$445985.htm Gyms and health clubs are more popular with UK residents aged over 50-years-old than with younger Britons, a new survey claims. Thu, 27 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20060727005331&newsLang=en In a dedicated effort to enhance the wellness and vitality experience for hotel guests, Hilton Hotels Corporation and global fitness equipment leader Precor are launching dynamic Fitness by Precor facilities at full-service Hilton, Doubletree and Embassy Suites Hotels in North America, and at The Waldorf=Astoria in New York City. Thu, 27 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20060727005293&newsLang=en Life Time Fitness, Inc., a national operator of distinctive and large health and fitness centers, today announced that, effective July 26, 2006, it entered into a lease agreement with an affiliate of W. P. Carey & Co LLC, a global real estate investment firm, to operate six health and fitness facilities located in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, and Boca Raton, Florida, as Life Time Fitness centers. Thu, 27 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=27&ContentID=1765 Exercise after a cancer diagnosis could be as effective as chemotherapy in helping people survive, according to researchers. Thu, 27 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.waterloochronicle.ca/wat/news/news_627563.html A new fitness club for women that has a mind-and-body approach to fitness is opening in Waterloo this fall. Thu, 27 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2006/07/26/obesity_related_diabetes_found_riskiest_in_children/ Study cites shorter life, kidney failure Wed, 26 July 2006 14:00:00 EST http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=136394 Life expectancy has reached an all-time high in Massachusetts, state health officials announced yesterday. Babies born in 2004 in the Bay State can expect to live 79.6 years, nearly two years longer than the national average. Wed, 26 July 2006 14:00:00 EST http://www.franchise-uk.co.uk/franchise-news-article-84448375.htm Health Plan franchise members receive drastic discounts on fitness centre memberships. Wed, 26 July 2006 14:00:00 EST http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/south_east/5214386.stm Games consoles have been installed on workout machines at a south Wales gym to encourage youngsters to take up a more exercise. Wed, 26 July 2006 14:00:00 EST http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=1086782006 Prime Minister Tony Blair urged Britons on Wednesday to take more responsibility for their health as he warned that poor lifestyles were putting a huge financial strain on the health service. Wed, 26 July 2006 14:00:00 EST http://www.theweekly.com/news/2006/July/25/Kaiser_Permanente.html Southeast's Largest Workplace Fitness Program Challenges All Metro Atlanta Chambers to Commit to Healthy Lifestyle and Friendly Competition Wed, 26 July 2006 14:00:00 EST http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=69762 Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee will receive the IDEA "Fitness Inspiration of the Year Award" at 8:30 a.m. local on Wednesday, July 26 at the Hilton Las Vegas during the IDEA World Fitness Convention. Wed, 26 July 2006 14:00:00 EST http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13906589/ As if there aren't enough exercise obstacles, beware the fitness saboteur Tue, 25 July 2006 14:00:00 EST http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20060725/bs_prweb/prweb414646_1 With the recent recognition of the obesity and health issues gripping the nation and the consequent explosion of interest in fitness, the fitness franchise industry experienced significant growth in 2005. Tue, 25 July 2006 14:00:00 EST http://www.hbns.org/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1322 Some California residents who walk or bike to work or errands may not be as inactive as previous studies Ñ which focused on leisure-time physical activity Ñhave suggested. Tue, 25 July 2006 14:00:00 EST http://www.upi.com/ConsumerHealthDaily/view.php?StoryID=20060724-115037-7030r Exercise helps regulate blood glucose, increase sensitivity to insulin and decrease blood lipids in those with type 2 diabetes, an Australian review finds. Tue, 25 July 2006 14:00:00 EST http://www.hbns.org/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1313 More physical activity in midlife translates to more physical mobility in old age, researchers conclude in a new study of older adults living in the Chianti region of Italy. Tue, 25 July 2006 14:00:00 EST http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/14/fit.food/index.html Chances are you're not training for the Olympics, but if you exercise regularly, take a cue from elite and professional athletes regarding how to eat to gain the most from every workout. Tue, 25 July 2006 14:00:00 EST http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/437658p-368645c.html New York's latest craze: Exercising the inside and out Mon, 24 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13956966/wid/11915773 Report: Nearly 1 in 5 taking up weights to tone muscles, bolster bones Mon, 24 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.rxpgnews.com/research/aging/dementia/alzheimers/article_4722.shtml These data provide strong evidence that an environment rich in mental and physical stimulation slows the progression of Alzheimer-like brain pathology. Mon, 24 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/health/tm_objectid=17435241&method=full&siteid=50082&headline=exercise-scheme--best-in-world--name_page.html A PROJECT in one of the most deprived parts of Wales to get more people to exercise has been named as one of the best in the world. Mon, 24 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.iberkshires.com/story.php?story_id=20498 Northern Berkshire families will have a chance to try out some summer activities the week of August 6-12 with the REACH Community Health Foundation's "Family Passport to Fitness." Mon, 24 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://health.msn.com/centers/cardio/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100141222 Guidelines recommending 1 hour per day should be revised upward, experts say Fri, 21 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/living/15090864.htm It almost feels like one of those Curves fitness clubs you see tucked into neighborhood shopping centers, where young moms, working women and grandmothers chat companionably while they work out on hydraulic exercise equipment. Fri, 21 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.courier-gazette.com/articles/2006/07/21/plano_star-courier/news/news%2005.txt This gym is different. Instead of the clanking sound of weights and the motor of treadmills, you hear the rumbling of plastic balls, the flapping of bare feet and the screams of little children. This looks more like indoor playground than a gym. Fri, 21 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.corporatesalesstrategies.com/press.html In response to employers' increasing demand for fitness and wellness services due to rising healthcare costs, Corporate Sales Strategies, LLC (CSS) has launched operations to help fitness clubs enhance their relationships with local businesses through the development of their corporate sales channels. Fri, 21 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.asp?feed=AP&Date=20060720&ID=5883211 Shares of Life Time Fitness Inc. jumped in afternoon trading Thursday after a Merrill Lynch analyst issued a sunny note, saying there is growth ahead for the exercise chain operator. Fri, 21 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.wirelesshealthcare.co.uk/wh/news/wk30-0003.htm "We're arrogant, selfish, and busy. We got on the technology train very late. But we control the spending in our country, we don't want to die early, and we need incredibly simple ways in which we can monitor our own health, our kids' health, and our parents' health. We need to provide this in a nice little package without a lot of gizmos and wires." Fri, 21 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060719/0145747.html GlobalFit, the nation's leading provider of employee and group fitness benefits, has been named a 50th Anniversary Partner by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Through the partnership, the two organizations will jointly promote physical activity, fitness and sports throughout 2006, the Council's 50th Anniversary. Thu, 20 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/07/060719090429.htm Researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have found that exercise decreases pain and helps breast cancer survivors feel healthier and increase participation in daily activities. Thu, 20 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=193533 The health clubs and gymnasiums in the city are going in for a new exercise. With no set pattern, norms or guidelines in place, and the ever-increasing number of fitness freaks, these clubs are now looking at setting standards that will help its customers. Thu, 20 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20060719006000&newsLang=en What began as one woman's love for dance and education has evolved into a successful franchise company, which today has over 102 dedicated Franchisees headed by passionate people who are focused on combining early childhood education with developmental dance, motor skills, music and gymnastic skills. Thu, 20 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.healthday.com/view.cfm?id=533865 Even if you only start to exercise after age 40, you can still greatly reduce your risk of heart disease, suggests a study in the current issue of Heart. Thu, 20 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20060719/bs_prweb/prweb412981_1 Michigan resident and 10 year fitness expert Rob Poulos recently released his brand new ÒPower Fitness PrinciplesÓ consumer guide that reveals fundamental fitness knowledge he says most people have never been taught. Thu, 20 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/sunpub/naper/everyday/6_5_NA18_FITNESS_S10718.htm When it comes to exercise, it seems as though much of it is youth-oriented. I am almost 55, so I don't need exercises made for the elderly, but I am beyond the stuff for a 25-year-old, and I just want to be fit and healthy Wed, 19 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/graphic/2006/07/18/GR2006071800051.html Hidden in Plain View: Children Are Getting Older Younger Wed, 19 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060716/ap_on_he_me/fitness_military_yoga_1 When Marine Lt. Alan Zarracina finally did the splits after months of struggling with the difficult pose in yoga class, the limber women around him applauded. Wed, 19 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/07/18/health/webmd/main1814950.shtml Eating a healthy diet and exercising in middle age may make you less likely to have dementia decades later. Wed, 19 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.onrec.com/newsstories/12634.asp Healthier staff produce more work and are less likely to leave an organisation than their unfit colleagues. According to a new report, physically fit staff are more likely not only to stay in one workplace for longer but also to achieve a higher output during their time at work. Wed, 19 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13922716/ The waves were flat at Ocean Beach, but Brian Bennett paddled out anyway. For Bennett, a surfer of 20 years, it didn't matter that he might not catch a single wave on this crisp sunny afternoon with no other surfers in sight. Surfing is what the 34-year-old ad salesman does for exercise. Wed, 19 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.armytimes.com/story.php?f=1-292942-1960459.php Technology is going healthy. Now, tech-loving fitness junkies can turn to their watches, cell phones, iPods and computers to count daily calorie intake, measure body mass, track workout progress and exercise with a virtual personal trainer. Wed, 19 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/07/10/fitness.disabilities.ap/index.html Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising -- or from getting others to join in. Tue, 18 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060717/nym029.html?.v=54 Let's Just Play Go Healthy Challenge Role Models Report Significant Progress in Their Quest to Live Healthier Lives as they Reach Halfway Point of the Go Healthy Challenge Tue, 18 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/17/AR2006071700952.html?referrer=emailarticle For Fear of Parents' Reactions -- and Other Reasons -- Many Pediatricians Ignore the Biggest Problem That Weighs On Young Patients Tue, 18 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20060718005084&newsLang=en Fit After Fifty, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FTFY) announced today that the beautiful new Fit After 50(TM) fitness center in Shreveport, Louisiana is now open. Tue, 18 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100141089 Teenage girls who are obese run a three-fold greater risk of premature death in middle age, according to a new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Tue, 18 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=47377&nfid=rssfeeds President, Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, today called on the Government to match sports funding for elite athletes with support for physical activity in the general community. Tue, 18 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13821747/ If you've ever fallen victim to fad diets or health club campaigns that promise unrealistic results, you've probably learned that gimmicks don't work. Mon, 17 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.palmbeachpost.com/accent/content/accent/epaper/2006/07/16/axd_chsun_kid_gym_0716.html It's not the sweat dripping into your eyes. The people working out next to you at the gym really are getting younger. Mon, 17 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.southcoasttoday.com/daily/07-06/07-16-06/04business.htm Year in which a president of a Michigan savings bank advised Horace Rackham, Henry Ford's lawyer, not to invest in his client's company, telling him, "The horse is here to stay, but the automobile is only a novelty Ñ a fad": 1903. Mon, 17 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.commonvoice.com/article.asp?colid=5406 Bravo, the cable network best known for their hit shows "Queer Eye For The Straight Guy" and "Project Runway," are back with a fresh, new docu-drama called "Work Out" that is the first-ever fitness reality show on television. Mon, 17 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=47347 With the rate of childhood obesity and Type II diabetes on the rise, and physical activity on a downward spiral, a nurse of 20 years, Carleen Varga, R.N., MSN is proud to introduce Illinois' first health club JUST for Kids ... "Fitwize 4 Kids." The club is located at 140 C South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL. Mon, 17 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.healthday.com/view.cfm?id=533827 When Julie Miller Jones talks to students about nutrition, she is amazed at how early in their lives they know the word diet. By fourth grade, most do, especially the girls, said Miller Jones, a professor of nutrition and food science at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minn. Mon, 17 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=47205 It's hard enough to start a personal fitness and exercise program. But a diagnosis of cancer can wipe out all thoughts of exercise in the midst of the stresses, fears and depression that comes with the diagnosis. Mon, 17 July 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.europeanfranchising.net/franchise/Contours-Express/Fitness-franchising/900 "Studies show that the majority of women prefer to exercise and are more comfortable in an environment designed specifically for them," reports Will Arvin who, as President of US fitness club franchise Contours Express, oversees a network of over 500 franchised locations. Fri, 14 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.cnn.com/2006/EDUCATION/07/13/diet.healthy.schools.ap/index.html They're promising to keep closer tabs on student lunch trays, pull sugary treats from vending machines and classroom celebrations and encourage more pulse-raising activities during the school day. Fri, 14 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/521938/ Diagnosed with a carcinoid tumor, Barbara Wolfe underwent surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to have the upper lobe of her right lung and the lymph nodes in her chest removed. But the 54-year-old exercise instructor lost little time before going back to work -- five days after surgery -- thanks to the minimally invasive procedure performed by thoracic surgeon Robert McKenna Jr., M.D. Fri, 14 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/living/15038078.htm Teri Hatcher is doing it. So is Carmen Electra. But your accountant, your doctor and even - gasp! - your mom? Fri, 14 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060714/NEWS04/607140465/1006 Starting this weekend, St. Clair Shores-area residents will have one less excuse to spend their summers on the couch. Fri, 14 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.noticias.info/asp/aspComunicados.asp?nid=201129&src=0 In recognition of LeBron James' outstanding efforts in the community, and for his on-going philanthropic work, the NBA announced today it has honored the Cavaliers' All-Star forward with the Community Assist Award for the month of June. Fri, 14 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060713/nyth051.html?.v=58 New Residential Concept to Serve as Model for Fighting Obesity and Heart Disease in America; Will Cater to Adults Focused on Wellness Thu, 13 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/article.cfm?aid=2325&sid=8 The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has updated its exercise recommendations for people with Type 2 diabetes. Thu, 13 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2006-07-12-fitness-council_x.htm Doctors and scientists have been touting the health benefits of physical activity for years. But getting Americans to move more isn't easy. Thu, 13 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-07/dci-mei071306.php People who have been treated for colon cancer can substantially reduce the risk that the disease will return and improve their overall chance of survival by engaging in regular exercise, according to new research by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists. Thu, 13 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20060713/sports/sports5.html KIDDIE GYMS may soon become the new fad. After all, the children will need a place to train when Kids Fitness is introduced as a new category at the 34th Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships. Thu, 13 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.nbr.co.nz/home/column_article.asp?id=15648&cid=3&cname=Technology Adidas New Zealand has launched a new online service which sends text reminders to help subscribers fulfill their fitness goals. Thu, 13 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,203029,00.html When 59-year-old Ed Naugin of Kenilworth, N.J., was in the market for a gym membership to get back in shape and improve his cardiovascular health, his first stop wasn't a Gold's Gym or even Bally's Ð instead, he headed to his wife's gym, the local Curves for Women franchise. Wed, 12 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.healthday.com/view.cfm?id=533736 Any kind of exercise will help extend your life, say researchers who used a sophisticated test to arrive at that conclusion. Wed, 12 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.healthday.com/view.cfm?id=533716 A healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise, no smoking, moderate alcohol consumption, and a healthy diet can help cut a woman's stroke risk, a new U.S. study confirms. Wed, 12 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/healthnews.php?newsid=47095 Elderly people who are physically active are much more likely to live longer than elderly people who are not physically active, according to a six-year study carried out by researchers at the US National Institute on Aging. Wed, 12 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.macleans.ca/topstories/health/article.jsp?content=20060711_160901_5552 Less active teens see smaller gains in bone mineral content in hip and spine Wed, 12 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://english.people.com.cn/200607/12/eng20060712_282094.html The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Tuesday announced to construct 500 permanent schools and around 70 permanent rural health centers in the areas devastated by last October's earthquake as part of its 150 million U.S. dollars contribution to recovery plan for affected areas of Pakistan. Wed, 12 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13756233/ Why does it seem women are never satisfied with their bodies? Leslie Goldman looks at body image from inside the locker room. Tue, 11 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://bostonworks.boston.com/news/articles/2006/07/09/athletes_know_how_game_is_played/ Here's some career advice. Stop obsessing about how smart you are. Instead, get some exercise and you'll perform better at work -- athletes do better in the workplace than non-athletes. Tue, 11 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.yobserver.com/news_10506.php Fitness is not just for the foreigners anymore. Now the Yemeni middle class business owners, and young novice sports players are crowding the gyms to get that toned muscular look, and bodybuilder strength. Tue, 11 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=topNews&storyID=2006-07-10T141947Z_01_L10344348_RTRUKOC_0_US-CANCER-BREAST.xml&archived=False Most female students are unaware that lifestyle factors can influence their risk of developing breast cancer, according to a survey released on Monday. Tue, 11 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.rxpgnews.com/health/fitness/article_4682.shtml "Creating a culture of healthy living within an organizational framework requires buy-in by leadership, staff and clientele" Tue, 11 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.dispatch.com/health/health.php?story=dispatch/2006/07/11/20060711-D2-00.html Moe drives to the gym every morning, but Fay always takes an extra set of keys because once he locked his in the trunk. Tue, 11 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.fitcommerce.com/Blueprint/Page.aspx?pageId=526&portalId=2&tabindex=5 Big-Dollar Ads Should be used when the timing is right for a payoff. Here are some ideas to incorporate in the off times or to compliment your big campaigns. Mon, 10 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/6254-Cuts-Fitness-half-hour-workouts-helping-golfers-power-their-drive Local fitness center officials say that more and more recreational athletes are looking for quick exercise programs to give them the energy they need to continue the physical activities they love. Mon, 10 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.prweb.com/releases/Fitness/Podcast/prweb409386.htm What I Want Fitness, a weekly video podcast show developed by the What I Want Podcasting Network, has teamed up with Bodybuilding.com to syndicate the highly popular podcast to its users. Mon, 10 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/07/07/impotence.risk.reut/index.html Many of the same things that are good for a man's heart may also be good for his sex life, new research confirms. Mon, 10 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060710/ap_on_he_me/fitness_disabled_1 Lee Jones' Down syndrome doesn't keep him from exercising Ñ or from getting others to join in. Mon, 10 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-07-10-va-award_x.htm?csp=34 The government's system of maintaining electronic health records for millions of veterans was honored Monday for innovation by Harvard University. Mon, 10 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?rssFeed=news&id=21224 Pardus Capital Management raised its stake in health club operator Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp., according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Fri, 7 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.fitcommerce.com/Blueprint/Module/Desktop/Announcements/ViewAnnouncement.aspx?ItemID=1050&mid=112&portalId=2&cid=112 First there was personalized entertainment that mounted on cardio machines, then there was interactive games which tried to get kids moving with an Xbox, now the latest incarnation is an actual video game for adults where instead of moving the screen characters with their thumbs, they use their entire body against resistance and thus burn off 350 calories. Fri, 7 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.cpnonline.com/cpn/property_type/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002799862 While the gym in a hotel is an important amenity for many travelers, one developer has taken the concept to a whole new level. Fri, 7 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=46680 EPOCH Senior Living, a regional provider of senior housing and health care, is introducing to its assisted living communities an innovative, scientifically-based program proven to enhance memory, listening and thinking skills in healthy older adults. Fri, 7 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/008200607070311.htm Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) who are physically active have death rates less than one third those in PAD patients, who are inactive, according to research reported in the July issue of the journal Circulation. Fri, 7 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0607/S00031.htm A new strategy outlining three to five year physical activity plans for Kawerau, Whakatane and Opotiki has been developed. Fri, 7 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/health/feeds/hscout/2006/07/05/hscout533622.html Another major study finds that the more obese a woman is, the greater her risk for coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, high blood pressure and death. Thu, 6 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.hutchnews.com/sports/stories/tour070506.shtml When professional golfers are traveling throughout the country to compete in tournaments, it can be difficult to fit visits to health clubs into their hectic schedules. Thu, 6 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3271708,00.html No, it's not a dream. Jerusalem set to open outdoor fitness centers in public parks throughout capital - totally free of charge Thu, 6 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://breakingnews.iol.ie/news/story.asp?j=188135586&p=y88y36z9z One-fifth of Irish people never exercise at all, while one-quarter only exercise once-a-month or less, according to a new survey. Thu, 6 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1709036.cms In a major initiative aimed at promoting healthy habits among the young, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has asked all its affiliated institutions to start health clubs as part of a newly framed comprehensive school health programme. Thu, 6 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/7/prweb407162.htm Recently named as the top personal trainer in the United States for 2005 by the International Sports Sciences Association, Brian Theiss is nationally recognized for designing one of the most successful medically proven fitness training systems. His facility, the Theiss Institute, is on the forefront of scientific health and fitness development in the nation today. Thu, 6 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/9450946/detail.html?ivillage=698717 "It's hard to find time to work out when you've got four children under age 10," says Richard Rhodes of Falls Church, Virginia. So when his 5-year-old and 9-year-old sons expressed interest in taking martial arts, the 40-year-old lawyer and dad signed himself up as well. Wed, 5 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.fitcommerce.com/Blueprint/Module/Desktop/Announcements/ViewAnnouncement.aspx?ItemID=1048&mid=112&portalId=2&cid=112 IHRSA recently completed a survey and found that although 91% of the respondents believe exercising at a health club would improve their overall health, only 18% of those surveyed actually belong to a health club. On the surface, the issue appears to be lack of time and lack of support from loved ones. Wed, 5 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.buchanie.co.uk/archived/2006/week_27/news/commit_fit.asp PETERHEAD residents will have the opportunity to join 'Commit to Get Fit' at Millennium Leisure when the club opens its doors on Friday, July 1 for National Commit to Get Fit day. Wed, 5 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.genengnews.com/news/bnitem.aspx?name=3154537 Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) will offer a special free membership in the award-winning SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program between now and Dec. 31, 2006 to its approximately 2.6 million Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollees across the country. Wed, 5 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20060703005070&newsLang=en RushNet, Inc. (Pink Sheets:RSHN), the brand owner of e-water(TM), knows that summertime has officially arrived, bringing hot, humid weather and an increased risk for dehydration during exercise. Fitness enthusiasts who boost their physical activity during the warmest season of the year can take a stand against dehydration and replenish with e-water(TM), a bottled water naturally enriched with crucial trace minerals and electrolytes to provide the necessary elements to repair one's body after a boiling summer day or strenuous workout at the gym. Wed, 5 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/06/28/kids.activity.reut/index.html Children vary in how active they are, but they are consistent in the amount of physical activity they engage in every day, regardless of the amount of school-based physical education they receive, their daily routine, background or culture. Wed, 5 July 2006 11:00:00 EST http://www.forbes.com/health/2006/06/29/new-exercise-trends_cx_sy_0630feat_ls.html If you've ever fallen victim to fad diets or health club campaigns that promise unrealistic results, you've probably learned that gimmicks don't work. Fri, 30 June 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/3731/ People these days are living longer than ever. And as they go through their longer, fuller, richer lives, they're taking better care of themselves and aging gracefully, so much so that even at 50 years of age and older - once upon a time considered "over the hill" - many are more like 30-year-olds in their thinking, behavior, viewpoint, attitude and even physique. Fri, 30 June 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.pe.com/lifestyles/family/stories/PE_Fea_Daily_C_littlegym0629.406234f.html At The Little Gym in Corona, seven "Birds" jumped, climbed, crawled, stretched and tumbled on big red mats under the doting gaze of their mothers. Fri, 30 June 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/06/28/arthritis.weight.reut/index.html Overweight adults with osteoarthritis who lose just five percent of their body weight can reduce the amount of physical disability associated with this most common form of inflammatory joint disease, results of several studies suggest. Fri, 30 June 2006 10:00:00 EST http://sports.espn.go.com/prorodeo/news/story?page=g_news_QueensDiet_060628 Cassidy Han, Miss Rodeo Montana 2006 and Audrey Sholty, Miss Teen Rodeo Montana 2006, took time out of their busy schedules to visit with the students at Dixon Public Schools in Dixon, Mont., on Wednesday, June 27, as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Summer Food Service Program. Fri, 30 June 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/06/27/obese.man.ap/index.html Manuel Uribe weighed 1,235 pounds when he made a desperate plea for help on national television in January. Fri, 30 June 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-fi-walkvest28jun28,0,1181053.story?coll=la-home-health Fitness guru Debbie Rocker doesn't have to do market research to know that baby boomers are still fanatical about fitness. All the 48-year-old needs to do is look in the mirror. Wed, 28 June 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China_Business/HF29Cb05.html Benefiting from their country's booming economy, better-off Chinese are putting on weight, with obesity increasingly becoming a problem in major cities and among the younger generations. Wed, 28 June 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/16037/ As part of her HealthyKansas initiative, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has announced the formation of the Governor's Council on Fitness. George Brett and Lynette Woodard will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the Council. Wed, 28 June 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.blackenterprise.com/yb/ybopen.asp?section=ybbf&story_id=94883797&ID=blackenterprise Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation , the nation's leader in health and fitness, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005 as well as for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. Wed, 28 June 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grpress/index.ssf?/base/features-1/115140991599130.xml&coll=6&thispage=1 Your old gym shorts and Hard Rock Cafe T-shirt aren't going to cut it anymore. Wed, 28 June 2006 10:00:00 EST http://www.telluridewatch.com/062706/peks.htm The Peaks Resort and Golden Door Spa has gone retro. Retro Aerobics Ð complete with 80s tunes and fashion Ð is one of the new fitness classes offered at the resort's Golden Door Spa fitness facility. Wed, 28 June 2006 10:00:00 EST