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Interviews, special reports, event coverage, and more. en Copyright SNEWS® LLC, all rights reserved Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:00:02 -0600 60 http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15309.html New Balance announced today that Health magazine has named the New Balance NBx Burnout Tee a “2009 America’s Healthiest Fitness Award” winner for Best Top. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15309.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15312.html Brand recognized for superior product and customer service by the leading franchisor of running specialty stores http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15312.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15287.html Health Magazine gives kudos to the Sport Runner Litebelt in July/August issue http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15287.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15249.html Sequoia Fitness Products USA has introduced two new body fat calipers to its line for consumers and trainers to monitor body fat %. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15249.html Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15186.html Moving Comfort, industry leader in sports bras and women’s fitness apparel, introduces the latest editions to their unrivaled sports bra collection. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15186.html Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15182.html Lumos Inc. is partnering with national sporting goods giant Sports Authority for the nationwide rollout of KT Tape – the first consumer-ready kinesiology tape. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15182.html Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15174.html This week, New Balance, the only athletic company that still produces footwear in the United States, launches a national celebration of its domestic manufacturing workforce through an online documentary and awareness campaign. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15174.html Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15162.html Saucony, Inc. has earned three first place rankings in the Sports Marketing Surveys’ Spring 2009 Running Specialty Store Retail Sales Survey. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15162.html Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15161.html http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15161.html Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15144.html Health Clubs Report Q1 Declines, Growth Over Q4 ‘08 http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15144.html Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15135.html Arno Niemand Selected as the 2009 inductee for the Order of Merit http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15135.html Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15123.html The Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX: FGL) The Forzani Group Ltd. and General Nutrition Centres Company today announced a partnership that will put GNC performance nutrition boutiques within FGL stores. The first pilot market will be in Calgary, Alberta this fall. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15123.html Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15131.html SportsArt Fitness is pleased to announce they have hired Jason Shaw as their Western Sales Manager for the Dealer Division. Shaw will work to expand their dealer network in the states of Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona and Colorado. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15131.html Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15110.html Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced today that it and GE Commercial Distribution Finance Corporation (GECDF) have entered into an asset-based loan (ABL) facility, secured by the domestic accounts receivable of Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15110.html Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15104.html Treadmills increase in popularity every year and with the desire to lower your carbon footprint and costs of gas, it makes sense to work out in your own home instead of driving to a health club or gym several times a month. Because treadmills have a moving belt, and usually hydraulics for adjusting the incline, they present some unique safety concerns. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15104.html Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15094.html The new line of Yoga Mats from YogaDirect feature a Microban® zinc based antimicrobial technology that helps to protect mats against bacteria and fungus that can cause stains and odors. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15094.html Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15068.html Body Bar® Inc. a premier fitness company specializing in products and educational tools for fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, announced today that iAmplify.com, a video distribution network, is now providing Body Bar workouts through its web site. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15068.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15039.html On Wednesday, June 3, 2009, New Balance, a brand with more than 100 years of heritage in running, will join thousands of runners across the nation to commemorate inaugural National Running Day. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15039.html Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15047.html Chicago's Albany Park Middle School Students Get A Fit Lesson From Life Fitness http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15047.html Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15046.html Frank van de Ven Elected Board Member of European Health & Fitness Association http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15046.html Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT