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North Shore Fitness Company Introduces Unique Obstacle Race to Benefit Salem High School Students
B&S Fitness (http://www.bnsfitness.com/) the largest provider of fitness programs on the North Shore of Boston announces a unique 5K obstacle race called “The Xtreme Urban Run.” This new event involves participants climbing over, under, or through school buses, fences, walls, tires,... - May 25, 2011 - B&S Fitness
Spohn Ranch Breaks Ground on North Laurel, Maryland’s New Concrete Skatepark
Spohn Ranch's latest East Coast design/build skatepark project has begun construction in North Laurel, Maryland. - May 22, 2011 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
iCoachMultiSport Conducting Free Clinic for Beginner Triathletes: "So You Want to do a Triathlon?"
A leading multisport coaching and training services company, iCoachMultiSport is conducting a free clinic geared towards beginner triathletes with the theme of “So you want to do a triathlon?” - May 22, 2011 - iCoachMultiSport
Private Club Links, LLC Appoints Janice Sloan as New COO
Private Club Links works with private clubs all around the world, and provides online reciprocal reservations and unique concierge services to club members. Ms. Sloan brings her 25+ years of club experience and personal connections to PCL as its new Chief Operating Officer. - May 21, 2011 - Private Club Links, LLC
Calgary Chooses Beynon for the Canadian National Track and Field Championships
Beynon is in the process of putting the finishing touches on the installation of the BSS 1000 13mm IAAF certified surface in Foothills Athletic Park for the Canadian National Track and Field Championships to be held June 22-25th 2011. The BSS 1000 13mm is a proven system for both training and... - May 20, 2011 - Beynon Sports Surfaces
Pilates Goes Green; Hollywood's Eco-Friendly Fitness Sanctuary, Harmony Studios Pledges to Plant Trees with American Forests Every Time You Attend a Class
Nestled in the heart of West Hollywood, hidden amongst treetop balconies and sun-dappled gardens, is Harmony Studios. Specializing in personalized Pilates regimens and intimate group classes - all on state of the art equipment. The studio developed their philosophy by blending traditional 'get-in-shape, stay-in-shape' sensibilities, with a core focused connection between mind and body. And now it wishes to expand that mind-body connection by planting trees by donating to American Forests. - May 19, 2011 - Harmony Studios
Spohn Ranch Breaks Ground on Woodland Park’s Action Sports Park
After a collaborative design process, Spohn Ranch field crews will mobilize next week to begin construction of Woodland Park’s new concrete skatepark and BMX dirt track. The fenced-in lot with rough asphalt and dilapidated wood/metal ramps that Woodland Park’s skateboarders and BMX... - May 19, 2011 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
University of Iowa Wins Big Ten Championship on Beynon Surface
Home field advantage propels Iowa to Big Ten Championship for the first time since 1967. - May 18, 2011 - Beynon Sports Surfaces
Beynon Extends its International Presence with Four Tracks in India
Beynon Sports Surfaces’ recently completed installation of their BSS 300 athletic surface in the city stadiums of Chitradurga, Belgaum, Gadag, and Kodagu. The BSS 300 sandwich synthetic track system is a paved-in-place synthetic surface of impermeable design that will provide a resilient... - May 18, 2011 - Beynon Sports Surfaces
Big 10 Track and Field Championships Held on Beynon Sports Track Surface
After an 11-year absence, the University of Iowa will once again host the 2011 Big 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track. The Championship will be run on the BSS 1000. - May 16, 2011 - Beynon Sports Surfaces
Spohn Ranch’s New Skatepark Set to Open in Titusville, Florida
With skatepark construction complete, Brevard County Parks and Recreation will host the Marina Park Skatepark’s official grand opening on May 23. - May 15, 2011 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Free Group Exercise Class to Benefit the Dighton Community Food Bank
Swansea Total Fitness will be hosting a free group exercise class “Sweat, Dance & Donate” on Saturday, May 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to benefit the Dighton Community Food Bank. This class is free and open to the public. Participants are asked to bring a canned food good. - May 13, 2011 - Total Fitness Clubs
Tokyo Fitness Expert Launches English Personal Training Services
English language fitness services in Tokyo just got a lot more accessible as Tokyo Bootcamp has just launched its flagship bootcamp program. With details of the program recently released on their website http://tokyobootcamp.com, there are no more excuses for Tokyoites, be it stay-at-home mothers... - May 09, 2011 - Tokyo Bootcamp
New Women's Self Defense Class Just Added
The A.C.W.A. has just added a new women's self defense class to their class offerings. This is the first time a women only class has been offered by this reality based self defense academy. The A.C.W.A. now fills the gap that was present, bringing real world self defense to this growing market. A... - May 08, 2011 - Academy of Combative Warrior Arts
Champion Wrestler Chases MMA Dream at R1 Gym in Los Angeles
Champion wrestler, Mark Dickman, decides to take the leap of faith and relocate to the R1 Training Center in the ‘City of Champions,’ Inglewood, CA. - May 04, 2011 - R1 Mgt
Lochearn Community Club (Lochearn Pool) Opens for 53rd Season
Lochearn Community Club, informally known as Lochearn Pool, will open for the 53rd season on May 28, 2011. Generations have enjoyed this Baltimore area swim club with a six lane, 25 yard competition pool with two diving wells. A limited number of memberships are available. Open Houses will be held on Sunday, May 22 from 1-6 PM and on Saturday May 28, from 1-6 PM. - May 01, 2011 - Lochearn Community Club
Music Providers Get Royalties for Streaming Videos
A brand new way to license music for video synchronization has led independent artists as well as music publishers to realize fees from a new revenue stream. This is yet another business model that has been created in an industry that continues to reinvent itself. Indoor Cycling (often called Spinning®) has finally begun to pay artists for the music they use through live broadcasting and subscription based on-demand videos. - April 28, 2011 - Cycling Fusion
BounceU of Farmingdale Gets Families Active for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
BounceU Gets Families Moving, Bouncing and Jumping - April 28, 2011 - BounceU Farmingdale
Uniquely Yours Personal Training Organizes 1st Annual Burlington Pushups for Charity and Raises Over $2,500 for Wounded Warrior Project
The 1st annual Burlington Pushups For Charity kicked off with a morning of pushups at the First Church of the Nazarene, pitting the Burlington Police department against the Regular Joe’s & Jane’s. - April 27, 2011 - Uniquely Yours Personal Training
Pilates Classes to Benefit Crossroads Rhode Island Women’s Shelter
Pilates Mat classes to raise funds for Crossroads Rhode Island Women’s Shelter on May 7, 2011 at Bristol Total Fitness, Seekonk Total Fitness, Dartmouth Total Fitness and EVOLUTION Pilates & Nutrition. - April 25, 2011 - Total Fitness Clubs
Hawaii Retreat Offers Mindfulness Within Yoga
Portland yogini offers program of asanas, yogic breathing and loving-kindness. - April 25, 2011 - Yoga Oasis
Total Fitness Clubs Celebrates Educators with Free Group Exercise Classes May 2-6, 2011
Teachers and Department of Education Employees are invited to take advantage of unlimited group exercise classes and enjoy full use of the facilities at Seekonk Total Fitness and Dartmouth Total Fitness during Teacher Appreciation Week - May 2-6, 2011. - April 22, 2011 - Total Fitness Clubs
Total Fitness Clubs Raised Over $12,000 for Spin for Hope™
Total Fitness raised $12,832.01 hosting Spin For Hope™. They are ranked the #1 fundraising club in R.I. and #8 in New England. Laura Jenkins, TFC’s Program Director, raised $2,625.01 and is ranked the #7 fundraiser in NE. Over the last five years TFC has raised over $70,000. - April 21, 2011 - Total Fitness Clubs
"You Choose to Lose" Spring Weight Loss Challenge Kicks Off on May 1, 2011
Total Fitness Clubs Spring Weight Loss Challenge runs from May 1, 2011 – April 3, 2011. Multiple teams from all four Rhode Island and Massachusetts TFC locations participate against each other and the general public is invited to join. - April 21, 2011 - Total Fitness Clubs
Gym Outfitters Named One of the Top 15 Fitness Equipment Dealers in North America
Boise’s fitness equipment company Gym Outfitters, was recognized as one of the top 15 fitness equipment dealers in North America by Precor, a leading manufacturer of cardiovascular and strength equipment. The award was presented on March 16th to Gym Outfitters owner Dan Spindler, at the annual Precor dealer meeting in San Francisco. - April 19, 2011 - Gym Outfitters
Free Senior Fitness Classes at Seekonk Total Fitness
Seekonk Total Fitness will be offering free senior fitness classes starting May 3, 2011. Classes are free and open to the public. - April 19, 2011 - Total Fitness Clubs
Amateur Boxing Now Available at R1 MMA Training Center
The R1 Training Center, L.A.’s original MMA gym, is now offering an amateur Boxing program headed by Chad Wigle. - April 19, 2011 - R1 Mgt
Samurai Karate Studio to Host Free Self Defense Workshop for Women
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, SC; announced today, that he will be hosting a Free self defense workshop for women on Thursday, April 21st, at 7:30pm. Toiletry donations are being accepted to support a local shelter. - April 16, 2011 - Samurai Karate Studio
R1 MMA Welcomes Boxing Trainer Chad Wigle
Boxing trainer Chad Wigle returns to R1 Training Center, L.A.’s original MMA gym, in Inglewood, CA. - April 11, 2011 - R1 Mgt
Uniquely Yours Personal Training Organizes Burlington Pushups for Charity Challenge
Regular Joe's & Jane's compete in a pushups challenge, organized by Uniquely Yours Personal Training, to raise money for Wounded Warrior Project. - April 09, 2011 - Uniquely Yours Personal Training
New PE Reaches Every Student
Sierra Vista Jr. High School Shares Nationally Recognized Physical Education Program - April 08, 2011 - Exergame Fitness
Total Fitness Clubs Winter Weight Loss Challenge Winners Announced and Participants Drop Over Half a Ton
Winner crowned and 46 participants from the five competing teams from Bristol, RI Swansea, Seekonk and Dartmouth, MA lost a combined 1167.4 pounds and the average weight loss for individuals was 25.4 pounds or 12.63%. - April 08, 2011 - Total Fitness Clubs
Spohn Ranch Completes Concrete Skate Spots in Suffolk, Virginia
With construction of the two new skateparks in Suffolk, Virginia complete, the City prepares for grand opening ceremonies this weekend. - March 27, 2011 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
X Core Fitness to Open New Fitness Studio in Downtown Worcester April 1st
X Core Fitness will be opening a new fitness studio in downtown Worcester, MA on April 1st. X Core Fitness will offer 1 on 1 and Small Group Personal Training, Fitness Boot Camps Indoors/Outdoors, Nutrition Workshops, and Corporate Boot Camps/Wellness Programs. Classes are already filling up fast... - March 20, 2011 - X Core Fitness
Anderson Area’s Very Own Weight Loss Challenge Begins Tuesdays, March 22nd @ 6:00pm Pre-Registration Encouraged. Call for Information and to Pre-Register.
The cost to join the 12-week nutrition program is only $35.00 for the 12 week program and $25 of each fee collected will be paid out in cash and prizes to the top 3 winners. Participants can use any weight-loss program they’d like. All participants will weigh in each week, and the three with the highest percentage of weight loss at the end of the program will split the monies collected. - March 19, 2011 - Anderson Area Weight Loss Challenge
Local Party Experts Celebrate Their 2nd Birthday
BounceU of Farmingdale Invites Community to Help Celebrate on April 1st - March 19, 2011 - BounceU Farmingdale
Sarasota Adventure Boot Camp Begins March 28
Elite Fitness Trainer Offers Boot Camp and Boxing Camp in Sarasota, Florida - March 18, 2011 - B-Mo Fit
McEntire Pilates’ Giving Back Program Meets the Needs of McGregor Students Throughout the School Year
McEntire Pilates giving back program has adopted Rochester's McGregor Elementary School. - March 18, 2011 - McEntire Pilates
Donation Class at Solace Yoga Studio to Benefit Michiana Down Syndrome Organization
Solace Yoga Studio will be holding a donation/fundraiser yoga class on Saturday March 19th from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Solace Yoga Studio, 620 W Edison Rd, Suite 132, Mishawaka, Indiana. A Donation is known as the sacred act of giving. The donation is 2-fold, members of the community will come to... - March 16, 2011 - Solace Yoga Studio
Samurai Karate Studio to Participate in House Build as Part of UBBT
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, recently announced that he was participating in a house build for women in Greensboro, AL as part of his black belt test this year. Martial artist's from all over the United States will be participating and volunteering their time for free as part of a community service initiative of UBBT team coach, Tom Callos. - March 15, 2011 - Samurai Karate Studio
Samurai Karate to Host Free Anti-Bully Workshop
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, announced today that he will be holding a Free anti-bully workshop at his school on Saturday, March 26th at 10:00am. Children, 8 years and older, and their parents are invited. Samurai Karate Studio is located in Richland... - March 15, 2011 - Samurai Karate Studio
Bristol Total Fitness to Host Free Group Exercise Class to Benefit the East Bay Food Pantry
2-hour Group Exercise Class at Bristol Total Fitness to benefit the East Bay Food Pantry. This class is free and open to the public. It’s suggested that attendees bring water for themselves and a canned food donation for the East Bay Food Pantry. - March 09, 2011 - Total Fitness Clubs
Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Association News
Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Association Announces Student Promotions for Spring 2011 - March 07, 2011 - Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Association
OC Fitness Boot Camp Discovers a Little Bit of 'Medicine' Volleyball Helps the Exercise Go Down
A new sport called Medicine Volleyball is a Southern California hit. It was created when the fitness staff forgot the volleyballs, and substituted an eight-pound medicine ball. - March 04, 2011 - OCFitnessBootCamp
76th & State Line TITLE Boxing Club Raises $1,200 for Humane Society of Greater Kansas City
The Prairie Village TITLE Boxing Club located at 76th & State Line hosted a one time charity boxing class to raise funds and awareness for the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City. The event was held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, February 20, 2011. A total of 36 people each donated $25 to participate. - February 27, 2011 - TITLE Boxing Club
San Diego Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy's International 2011 "Rising Stars Cup" finished. Rhythmic Gymnasts from US Took Home 5 Cups, Russians got 2, Philippines Took 1 Cup
"This is the story of Rhythmic Gymnastics Dynasty and beautiful Olympic sport. Rhythmic Gymnastics is one of the very few bright spots in the history of Soviet Union. Founder of San Diego Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy, was involved in the creation and development of Rhythmic Gymnastics sports in former Soviet Union and Novosibirsk. She was the first couch and her sister was the first rhythmic gymnast," said Alla Zubkis. - February 26, 2011 - San Diego Rhythmic Gymnastic Academy
NUAGE Gymnastics & Dance Kicks-Off After School Program
NUAGE Gymnastics & Dance will be starting after-school care with pick-up services. There will be pick-up services from the following schools: Ojus Elementary School, Hillel Community Day School, Aventura Charter School, Aventura Waterways Elementary, Highland Oaks Elementary School, St. - February 25, 2011 - NU AGE Gymnastics & Dance
4S Ballet Academy Changes Name to 4S Dance Academy
4S Ranch-based ballet school changes name in order to better reflect that the studio offers both Ballet & Contemporary Dance Instruction in San Diego - February 25, 2011 - 4S Dance Academy
Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Special Appearance at the 2011 Philadelphia MANIA Fitness Convention
Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ will appear as a special guest, providing class demonstrations and instructor workshops at SCW Fitness Education's MANIA convention February 23 through 27, 2011 at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center - February 23, 2011 - Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness, a division of San Ramon Valley Fitness, Inc.
Former NFL Offensive Lineman to Host Chicagoland-Based Offensive Lineman RedZone Blocking Clinics
Red Zone Blocking Clinics announces an innovative new concept in offensive lineman training that enhances playing fundamentals and sharpens advanced skills for players from youth through college levels. Clinics now underway, more slots available. - February 19, 2011 - RedZone Blocking Clinics