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AthletesCAN seeking nominations
Thursday, May 1st, 2008
OTTAWA – The AthletesCAN Leadership Award was created in 2005 to recognize the contributions of athlete leaders.
The award is presented annually to a national team athlete or former national team athlete who has made a significant contribution to sport and to athletes through his or her involvement as an effective athlete representative, advocate, change agent […]
Popularity: 6% [?]
Crystal Ball Forecasts a Future of Aches and Pains, Less-active Lifestyles for Canadians
Thursday, May 1st, 2008
Toronto – In a recent national survey, adult Canadians cited pain and physical limitations, lack of time, and lack of money as the three main barriers to a healthy, active lifestyle.
The research shows that we know being active is important to being healthy – but we’re not good at doing what we know we […]
Popularity: 7% [?]
Krankcycle Offers Cardio, Strength and Group Exercise Opportunities
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. – Matrix Fitness Systems, a leading global manufacturer of premium exercise equipment for commercial use, and Johnny Goldberg, known in the industry as Johnny G, announced showcased the Krankcycle at the recent IRSA Convention & Trade Show.
The latest innovation from Johnny G, the creator of Spinning, the Krankcycle is a stationary hand-cycle […]
Popularity: 34% [?]
Budget Silent On Physical Activity And Sport Commitment To Canadians
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008OTTAWA – The Coalition for Active Living (CAL) is still waiting for Canada’s new government to fulfill it’s election promise to invest in a strong and better Canada by reducing chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease caused by physical inactivity. The organization, which represents over 100 physical activity, recreation and sport organizations across Canada, […]
Popularity: 20% [?]
IHRSA 2008 Hosts 12,000 Fitness Professionals, Breaks Trade Show Exhibition Record
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008San Diego – The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced that more than 12,000 fitness industry professionals from 70 nations attended its 27th Annual International Convention & Trade Show.
A record 413 exhibitors occupied 400,000+ square feet of exhibit space, displaying the latest and greatest in nearly 30 categories of health and fitness equipment, […]
Popularity: 18% [?]
National Do-Not-Call List Launches September 2008
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008OTTAWA – The new National Do Not Call List (DNCL) will be launched on September 30th, 2008, establishing a nation-wide registry to reduce the number of unsolicited telemarketing calls made to potential consumers. Fitness Industry Canada (FIC) believes that the registry will likely have little affect on the fitness industry, providing clubs havae an existing […]
Popularity: 18% [?]
Popular Toronto Club Closes
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008TORONTO – Once revered as one of the best fitness clubs in Toronto, George Chaker and Josh Feuer, owners of Diesel Fitness have closed the club citing its lease expiry date of April 1st. The posh club was in operation for six years.
The club has made arrangements for members to move their memberships to Totum […]
Popularity: 17% [?]
Heart and Stroke Foundation Supports the Implementation of Adult Fitness Tax Credit
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada recently submitted its pre-budget consultation to the House of Commons and included its support for an Adult Fitness Tax Credit in its Health-Promoting Tax Policies recommendations.
“The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s support of an Adult Fitness Tax (AFTC) is a great development,” says Dave Hardy, president of Fitness Industry […]
Popularity: 18% [?]
