Harvard Complies with Muslim Students’ Request for Women-Only Hours
CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Harvard University’s Quadrangle Recreational Athletic Center has banned men for six hours a week to accommodate Muslim women who, for religious and cultural reasons, cannot exercise comfortably in their presence. A discussion about this policy was aired on NBC’s “The Today Show” this morning. ...
Bally Denies Negligence in AED Lawsuit
CHICAGO -- In a court filing last week, Bally Total Fitness denied allegations that it was negligent in the death of a Maryland man who collapsed and died in a Bally club....
Leisure Sports to Develop New Fitness Resort
PLEASANTON, CA -- Charter Properties, a Pleasanton, CA-based developer, and Leisure Sports Inc., owner and operator of ClubSport fitness resorts, will partner to build a 50,000-square-foot lifestyle fitness resort in Dublin, CA, the companies announced....
Houston Club Owner Denies Involvement in Clemens Case
HOUSTON -- Shaun Kelley, the owner of Houston-based Shaun Kelley Weight Control, has been named a person of interest in a case to determine whether baseball star Roger Clemens lied under oath to Congress that he had never used performance-enhancing drugs, according to published reports....
Missouri Southern Students Protest Fee Increase for Rec Center
JOPLIN, MO -- Some students at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) have asked fellow students to sign a petition to repeal a $150 per semester student fee increase that would help pay for a student recreation center....
Equipment Market to Exceed Almost $12 Billion by 2010
SAN JOSE, CA -- As manufacturers gather at the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) show, which kicks off today in San Diego, a new report states that the world market for physical fitness equipment is projected to exceed almost $12 billion by 2010. ...
Nike, Apple Making iPod Nanos Compatible with Equipment
BEAVERTON, OR -- Several fitness equipment manufacturers as well as 24 Hour Fitness and Virgin Active Health Clubs are working with Nike Inc. and Apple Inc. to make Apple’s iPod Nano compatible with cardio equipment, Nike and Apple announced yesterday....
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. ...
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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....
Franchises Make Top 500 List
Irvine, Ca Eight fitness club franchises made Entrepreneur magazine's 2008 Top 500 franchise list, including two key-card clubs, a personal training studio...
Army MWR Chief Leaves Post for Fort Bragg
Alexandria, Va Karen White, the chief of sports, fitness and aquatics for the Army's Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation headquarters in Alexandria,...
24 Hour Restructures Top Ranks
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...
Latest 24 Hour Club Involves a New York Yankee
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...
Vermont Gov. Urges Kids to Stretch Their Limits
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
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...
Ys Recognized for Building Healthy Communities
Chicago The YMCA of the USA recently recognized five Ys for their involvement in Pioneering Healthier Communities (PHC), an initiative that helps communities...
RDV Celebrates 10 Years
Orlando, Fl MVP Sports Clubs' RDV Sportsplex facility in Orlando, FL, celebrated its 10th anniversary last month. In February 1998, the owners of RDV...
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Walks It Off
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...
Fuel Fitness Trustee Accepts Bids for New Owner
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...
Life Time Reports 28 Percent Growth, Expects Less in 2008
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...
Funding Increases for PEP Grants
Washington, Dc Funding for Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress (PEP) grants will increase almost $3 million, according to the fiscal year 2008...
Fittest, Fattest Cities Named In Recent Magazine Study
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,...
Gold's Gym Taps Former 24 Hour Executive for COO Role
Dallas Mike Feinman has changed addresses in the health club industry but not his personal address. Last month, Gold's Gym International (GGI), Dallas,...
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