YMCA Program Aims to Reduce Arthritis Pain for Older Adults
CHICAGO -- Throughout March, participating YMCAs will help show adults how to reduce osteoarthritis (OA) pain through simple exercises, weight management and other lifestyle changes. Developed by the YMCA of the USA, Ys around the country will incorporate “Keep Moving” exercises and wellness tips into Ys’ existing activities for older adults. ...
Crews Into Shape Program Helps All Military Branches
NORFOLK, VA -- The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center kicked off its eighth annual Crews Into Shape Challenge today. The challenge, which runs through March 28, is aimed at sparking and guiding workplace-focused, team-oriented physical activity and improved nutrition for the entire Department of Defense (DOD) family. ...
Fittest, Fattest Cities Named In Recent Magazine Study
By: Stuart Goldman
Colorado Springs, Co Men's Fitness magazine released its annual list of the fittest and fattest cities in the United States last month. Colorado Springs,...
Ys Recognized for Building Healthy Communities
By: Jennipher Shaver
Chicago The YMCA of the USA recently recognized five Ys for their involvement in Pioneering Healthier Communities (PHC), an initiative that helps communities...
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Walks It Off
By: Jennipher Shaver
Oak Harbor, Wa Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's (NASWI) fitness center is encouraging sailors to get healthy and fit one step at a time. Since the center's...
Life Time Reports 28 Percent Growth, Expects Less in 2008
By: Pamela Kufahl
Chanhassen, Mn Despite announcing late last month a 22.8 percent revenue growth in the fourth quarter 2007 and 28.1 percent revenue growth for the year...
Franchises Make Top 500 List
By: Pamela Kufahl
Irvine, Ca Eight fitness club franchises made Entrepreneur magazine's 2008 Top 500 franchise list, including two key-card clubs, a personal training studio...
Loss and Change at Nautilus
By: Pamela Kufahl
Vancouver, Wa The board at Nautilus Inc. has made several changes already this year to curtail the revenue losses the company experienced in 2007. The...
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The percentage of Americans who deal with stress by overeating or eating unhealthy foods, according to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association....
Army MWR Chief Leaves Post for Fort Bragg
By: Jennipher Shaver
Alexandria, Va Karen White, the chief of sports, fitness and aquatics for the Army's Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation headquarters in Alexandria,...
Vermont Gov. Urges Kids to Stretch Their Limits
By: Stuart Goldman
Montpelier, Vt Arnold Schwarzenegger is not the only governor supporting children's fitness these days. Vermont Gov. James Douglas urged children and...
DDR Offers Aerobic Benefits, Study Says
By: Jennipher Shaver
San Diego A workout using Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) is comparable to many other aerobic activities and could result in significant weight loss if used...
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In mid-February, a little more than a month after police had arrested two men who had broken into lockers and stolen credit cards and other belongings...
24 Hour Restructures Top Ranks
By: Stuart Goldman
San Ramon, Ca In late January on Mark Mastrov's official last day as chairman of 24 Hour Fitness, four additional executives left the company. The departing...
Funding Increases for PEP Grants
By: Stuart Goldman
Washington, Dc Funding for Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress (PEP) grants will increase almost $3 million, according to the fiscal year 2008...
RDV Celebrates 10 Years
By: Pamela Kufahl
Orlando, Fl MVP Sports Clubs' RDV Sportsplex facility in Orlando, FL, celebrated its 10th anniversary last month. In February 1998, the owners of RDV...
Gold's Gym Taps Former 24 Hour Executive for COO Role
By: Stuart Goldman
Dallas Mike Feinman has changed addresses in the health club industry but not his personal address. Last month, Gold's Gym International (GGI), Dallas,...
Latest 24 Hour Club Involves a New York Yankee
By: Stuart Goldman
New York Last month, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter signed up with 24 Hour Fitness. Jeter is the latest in a line of celebrity athletes to lend...
Clubs Grow 18.1 Percent in Third Quarter
By: Pamela Kufahl
Boston For 18 mid-size club companies, the third quarter of 2007 was a time of financial growth, according to a survey of health and sports club companies...
Fuel Fitness Trustee Accepts Bids for New Owner
By: Stuart Goldman
Nashville, Tn Gary Murphey, who was appointed as the trustee of the troubled Fuel Fitness chain by a bankruptcy court judge last August, is accepting...
Selected Units Assess New Marine Combat Fitness Test Fitness Test
By: Jennipher Shaver
Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan During the past month, 14 selected units of the Marine Corps have been testing the Marine Corps' new combat fitness test (CFT)....
SEC Sues Bally on Fraud Charges, Reaches Settlement
By: By Stuart Goldman, managing editor
CHICAGO -- On the same day the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a civil lawsuit against Bally Total Fitness on financial fraud charges, the Chicago-based health club company reached a settlement with the SEC. However, the SEC’s investigation is continuing, according to a statement....
TSI Reports Growth in 2007
By: By Stuart Goldman, managing editor
NEW YORK -- Town Sports International (TSI) reported a 7.9 percent increase in revenue in the fourth quarter of last year and a 9.2 percent revenue growth for the year, according to a statement the company released Thursday. Fourth quarter 2007 revenue was $118.9 million, up from $110.2 million during the same period in 2006. Revenue for the year was $472.9 million, up from $433.1 million in 2006....
Iowa State University Students Vote on Rec Center Renovation
AMES, IA -- Last week, Iowa State University (ISU) students voted on a proposed $52.8 million recreation plan that ISU recreation professionals are calling an "extreme makeover" for the Lied Recreation Center. Although results have yet to be announced, support for the plan was mixed, according to the Des Moines Register. ...
Indiana Y Sued Over Sauna Death
LAFAYETTE, IN -- The wife of a man who died last year after being found unconscious in the men's sauna at the Lafayette Family YMCA in Lafayette, IN, is suing the organization, according to the Journal and Courier. ...
