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THE COST OF MUSIC
Crisis in the Fitness Industry
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008
We all have bought music for personal use. You pay the money and you enjoy the songs. But over the years, the music world has changed. Sophisticated recording devices suddenly became affordable, music could be downloaded for free from Internet websites and recorded music sales tumbled.
Almost overnight, one could get all kinds of great […]
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The Fastest Way to Becoming a Local Fitness Celebrity
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008
Many personal trainers have heard a great way to grow their business is by becoming a local fitness celebrity. But many don’t have any idea how to do it. Fortunately, with some effort, it’s very easy to accomplish.
In fact, there are two things any trainer can be doing right now to catapult from unknown […]
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Asia-Pacific Fitness Industry Come Together in Shanghai
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008BOSTON–August 25, 2008
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announces that registration is open for the 7th Annual IHRSA Asia-Pacific Forum, November 6-9, 2008, in Shanghai, China.
“As one of the major centers of Asian commerce and innovation, Shanghai is an ideal location for the 7th Annual event. It will provide a forum to […]
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Alabama To Charge Employees for Being Overweight
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State Employees’ Insurance Board recently approved a plan to charge state workers starting in January 2010 if they don’t have free health screenings.
If the screenings turn up serious problems with blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose or obesity, employees will have a year to see a doctor at no cost, enroll in […]
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American Council on Exercise (ACE) Joins NSF Joint Committee on Health Fitness Facility Standards
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Aug. 26, 2008 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America’s nonprofit fitness advocate, is pleased to announce that is has been invited to be a member of the NSF Joint Committee on Health Fitness Facility Standards. NSF International, The Public Health and Safety Company™, is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, that […]
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Physical Activity for Public Health (PAPH)
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008The Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute along with it’s co-host, the Alberta Centre for Active Living are please to present the Institute’s third annual Physical Activity for Public Health course, a professional development opportunity which specifically targets increasing effectiveness in building an active community.
This program is the perfect opportunity to access the latest […]
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8th Annual IHRSA European Congress to Host 400 Representatives from 25 Countries in Lisbon
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008BOSTON–August 21, 2008
“The 2008 IHRSA European Congress is a unique opportunity to build a strong connection with European club operators and advance our knowledge of the health club market in Europe.” said Joe Moore, President and CEO of IHRSA.
The Congress offers a superb array of new program activities and speakers to its roster. “With so […]
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World Economic Forum Invites ICAA Leader to Join Global Network
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008VANCOUVER, August 25, 2008 The World Economic Forum has invited Colin Milner, founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA), to join its new Global Agenda Council on the Challenges of Gerontology. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is an independent, nonprofit organization “committed to improving the state of the world […]
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