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Fitness News - June 2008
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Monday, 30 June 2021Olympia, Washington - What's the buzz among women today? Perhaps it's the new machine which they say is bringing the intensity level of workouts to a new level.
CurvesSmart is an electronic monitoring system that provides moment-to-moment feedback and progress reports for each workout. The system basically uses technology to serve as a personalized fitness coach for club members. < br>
Today, many fitness clubs have started employing the CurvesSmart. According to Kim Miller, owner of Curves for Women on Olympia's west side, the service is optional if clients want to use the machine or not. So far, she added, about one out of every three members regularly uses the new system at her club.
One of the advantages of using CurvesSmart, Miller said, is enabling the user to keep track of her workout.
For more details on this news, please visit www.theolympian.com.
Monday, 30 June 2021So: Cannes/St. Barth's/Ibiza/the mother's egg-and-spoon race are looming, and you need to shape up. But can you really achieve a 'beach bod' in a fortnight? From TenPilates in – the 'hot' dynamic Pilates destination in Notting Hill – here's some refreshing honesty... (and some encouraging news!)
"Yes, it's possible to get a flatter stomach/toned thighs/lose that muffin top," says Dav id Higgins, co-founder of TenPilates, a combination of traditional Pilates moves with circuit, weight, and balance training. But, he adds, the vast majority of drop-a-dress-size-by-Friday diets and exercise regimes really are too good to be true. "For most of us, two or even three weeks is just not long enough to make any significant difference – in fact, any method that actually did that would probably be doing you more harm than good. And anyone who suggests otherwise is telling you porkies," reveals David.
But now for the good news. TenPilates has an outstanding record for transforming body shapes – maybe not overnight, but by helping clients to set (and achieve) step-by-step goals, in a sustainable way. In other words, the sleek, toned shape you'll achieve with regular dynamic Pilates sessions will be lasting, as well as attainable. Results are fast, yes – but there are no magic wands. So: your bikini may not be quite as teensy-weensy this summer as in your dreams - but your new backside (and the rest) isn't going to backslide. (Unlike so many 'crash diet' bodies, to which the pounds pile straight on again after a fortnight of sunset cocktails and aioli.) And by next summer? Trust TenPilates: you'll actually enjoy shopping for swimwear...
So from TenPilates, here are 10 true secrets for achieving a beach body that will stay bikini-worthy...
- Stay off the scales! Many things affect your body weight, not just the amount of body fat you have. A better way to measure your success is to go shopping: there's nothing more rewarding than fitting into a smaller dress/jeans size.
- Cut out carbs after 5 p.m. (preferably after lunch), lay off the fast food, and rethink those extra few drinks on Friday night.
- The feel-good 'endorphin kick' achieved by engaging in regular intense exercise like the TenPilates workout will help you shake off 'gym dread', banish those negative thoughts about exercise, and assist you on the path to a happier, healthier you.
- Increase your incidental activity: you'll be amazed how quick it is to walk between most Tube stops, and beat the line for the escalator by walking up the steps. Every little thing helps.
- Set realistic goals. Reaching them feels great and pushes you on to new heights.
- Aim for a mix of cardio and resistance exercise. TenPilates offers all the benefits of toning, strength, and aerobic fitness but there's nothing wrong with throwing in a few extra runs/swims/cardio gym sessions, during the week.
- Get your friends/family involved. There's nothing like a bit of positive reinforcement. Your friends and family want to see you succeed and be happy, so having them support and/or train with you is a great way to keep on track when you're feeling like a day off.
- Try to do a little every day and spread your exercise out over the week. Half an hour a day is all it takes to get the ball rolling.
- Drink three liters of water a day, eat a solid breakfast of slow-release carbs (i.e. porridge or muesli), and increase your intake of fruits and vegetables (ideal for snacks between meals).
- Focus on you. Try not to get caught up in all the supermodel/celebrity hype or worry about what everyone else looks like. By all means, admire other people, but don't lose sight of what you can realistically achieve.
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Thursday, 26 June 2022After receiving nearly 100 complaints about membership issues, Planet Fitness, a health club located in Lancaster, agreed to pay more than $32,000 in fines and restitution.
Based on the complaints, the club violated the state's Consumer Protection Law and Health Club Act by failing to honor those who purchased membership before the club was transferred to its new owner in April 2006.
State Attorney General Tom Corbett said the club also agreed to pay $2,000 in costs and civil penalties.
Planet Fitness was formerly known as Lancaster County Racquetball and Fitness Club.
For more details on this news, please visit articles.lancasteronline.com.
IDEA Announces Third Annual Inner IDEA Conference
Thursday, 26 June 2022San Diego - IDEA Health & Fitness Association, the leading membership organization of health and fitness professionals worldwide with more than 23,000 members in over 80 countries, announces its third annual Inner IDEA Conference focused on experiencing wellness through mind, body, and spirit. The conference, which will be held on September 11th to 14th, will return to the La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs, California.
The three-day event features more than 150 sessions including topics such as meditation, Pilates, yoga, wellness, relaxation, research, integrative movement, life coaching, nutrition, and more. Visionary sponsors for this conference are Balanced Body®, Gaiam®, GYROTONIC®, Nia®, Peak Pilates™, and STOTT PILATES®.
This year's theme, "A Community in Motion", has gathered many of the world-renowned voices in the wellness industry to share their respective passions about the latest in trends, research, and practices all aimed at exploring and deepening the holistic approach that honors the connections between mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Patrick Gentempo, Jr., who is one of the most prominent names in alternative healthcare, will deliver this year's keynote address. Patrick is the co-founder and CEO of the Creating Wellness Alliance. He will explore how wellness professionals can play critical roles in turning around today's failing healthcare model while leveraging opportunities for their own business or career advantage. Special guest Swami Veda Bharati will lead a meditation as part of the opening ceremonies. He is the spiritual director of Sadhana Mandir Ashram and the spiritual guide of the worldwide organization AHYMSIN.
According to Peter Davis, chief executive officer of IDEA Health & Fitness Association, the resounding positive feedback from last year's conference (a 97 percent satisfaction rate from attendees) set the groundwork for this year's theme. "Participants have told us over and over that they love the feeling of community that comes with being part of Inner IDEA," he says. "Interest in mind, body, spirit wellness is growing on a worldwide basis and we look forward to creating a new paradigm led by like-minded people from around the globe who are all passionate about achieving greater health, vitality, and happiness."
Highlights of this year's program include:
- The debut of mind-body classes titled "Buddha Camp", "Yoga Power and Tai Chi Grace", "SHAKTI™ 2008: The Experience", "Nia: Moving Meditation", "Winning at Losing: The Truth about Successful Weight Loss", "Sound Healing and Yoga", "Pilates, Biomechanics, and Reality", "Manifesting Spirit in the Business of Fitness", and "The Tao of Negotiation".
- Advanced, diverse curriculum with a focus on the newest trends and developments in Pilates, Yoga, Nia, GYROTONIC, and GYROKINESIS® exercises, integrative movement, mindfulness and meditation, lifestyle coaching as well as health, nutrition, research, and wellness.
- Two pre-conference wellness workshops; "Happiness Coaching: It's in Our DNA", presented by Margaret Moore, MBA and "Creating and Deepening Your Yoga Practice", by Michele Hebert and Mehrad Nazari, PhD.
- The introduction of the latest Pilates equipment from STOTT PILATES, Balanced Body, and Peak Pilates.
- Five unique, hosted meal experiences emphasizing conscious eating and community connection.
Also on the program will be the presentation of the second Inner IDEA Inspiration Award. This year's recipients are Frank and Serpil Iszak, founders of Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach. The San Diego-based organization has trained more than 100 yoga teachers in geriatric science-based yoga. Since the start of their work four years ago, more than 4,000 free weekly yoga classes have been held at 23 sites throughout San Diego.
To register or receive an event brochure, visit http://www.inneridea.com/ or call 1.800.462.1876. Advanced registration is $595, if postmarked by July 25th.
Contact:
Kelly Nakai
IDEA Health & Fitness Association
858.535.8979, ext.212
[email protected]
Tabitha Bailey
HetzelMeade Communications
805.241.2532
[email protected]
About Inner IDEA
Inner IDEA is a division of IDEA Health & Fitness Association, the leading membership organization of fitness and wellness professionals, with more than 23,000 active members in over 80 countries. Inner IDEA's mission is to inspire the world to wellness through mind, body, and spirit. Inner IDEA offers industry leading education through its conferences and website to its community of mind body professionals as well as interested consumers. For more information on Inner IDEA and its offerings, visit www.inneridea.com.
Wednesday, 25 June 2022DRAPER, Utah - Launching at the IDEA World fitness conference (Booth #309) week of July 8 in Las Vegas, Power Music® will introduce a revolutionary technology that is sure to change the face of fitness music forever. Aptly named ClickMix, it is the first online music mixing service tailored to fitness instructors and workout enthusiasts.
According to Power Music® CEO Richard Petty, "In the 20 years since I started the fitness music industry, nothing has come along this revolutionary since the start of the industry itself. As the world's number one source of music for fitness professionals, we are confident that our massive music library combined with ClickMix's ground-breaking mixing technology will transform the fitness music industry."
The technology solves a key need of group fitness instructors that lead classes such as kickboxing, spinning, and step aerobics. To lead such classes, instructors require a 32-count based, continuous music mix to which exercises are choreographed. The primary format of such music has been pre-mixed fitness compilations, which leave no room for customization of songs or tempos, also known as beats-per-minute, or BPM.
The technology behind ClickMix was developed in the United Kingdom and is patented. Featured as the winner on the hit U.K. TV show, "Dragon's Den", similar to the U.S. TV hit show "American Inventor", the mixing technology behind ClickMix was created by Ian Chamings, who states, "Before working with Power Music, we had so many requests for dance versions of chart tracks which just were not available. With their huge catalogue and new releases, Power Music provides the energy in the music, and ClickMix keeps it flowing through the customers' mixes. Now you can choose the tracks, choose the speed, and ClickMix does the rest." Power Music holds exclusive rights to provide the service in The United States and Canada.
ClickMix is the first online technology to provide instructors with the freedom to customize the song selection, order, and BPM of a mix. The final product is mixed seamlessly, with no gaps between tracks, and can be downloaded and burned to a CD within minutes. As a result, instructors now have the power to make their own mix.
ClickMix is easy to use with how-to videos for those new to downloading music. With access to thousands of 32-count edited songs from Power Music's library, patrons will have lots of options in coming up with mixes for their various classes.
The technology is very user-friendly. Customers can add tracks to a playlist, preview the transition between each of the songs as they are mixed together, change the order of the songs, and change the tempo of the songs, prior to purchasing the track and mixing the songs together.
Once a user selects their music, and the speeds, the system automatically does the mixing. A built-in one-click CD burner program, that is specific to each mix, allows users to burn their mix to a CD with no gaps. Users may also transfer their custom music to any MP3 player, including the iPod.
ClickMix requires a $50 annual membership, with a 30-day free trial, and can be downloaded at http://www.clickmix.com. Each track costs $1.99 and may be used in up to three different mixes before subscribers have to repurchase. Users are required to have a Windows PC with a broadband connection and working CD burner in order to user ClickMix.
About Power Music
Since 1987, Power Music (http://www.powermusic.com) is the world's number one source of music for fitness professionals and has steadily grown in other related markets, such as personal workout, mind-body, cheer, and dance. A massive music library, extensive base of customer advocates, established mail-order and e-commerce operations and talented employees with over 50 years of cumulative experience, comprise the foundation of our success. Power Music passionately produces functional music for a variety of uses.
Over the years, the company has developed alliances with a host of other well-known fitness-related companies including ESPN's Fitness Pros exercise show, Bally's Health Clubs, IKON Health and Fitness Products including their NordicTrack®, Proform®, HealthRider®, and Reebok® brands of home fitness equipment, Billy Blank's Tae Bo™ Workout Video series, 24-hour Fitness, Men's Health Magazine, Body By Jake's "Cardio Cruiser" as well as licensed music for Power Bar® advertisements, and an NBC "Movie Of The Week". /PRNewswire/
Source:
www.earthtimes.org
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