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Did you hear?…Canadian obesity only 3-4 years behind U.S.
Jan 17, 2006
Canada has seen a dramatic increase in all levels of obesity, with the most extreme form -- class III obesity -- up 225 percent between 1990 and 2003. The research behind those figures shows that Canada is only about three to four years behind the United States in terms of obesity rates, proving it ain't just us U.S. folks who are battling the bulge and hunkered down on the couch.
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Movin' & Shakin'…
Jan 17, 2006
Dave Taylor lands at Muscle Dynamics. Nike's CEO William Perez resigns.
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Fitness 2005: SNEWS® picks top stories, reviews the news
Jan 16, 2006
In the past few years, SNEWS® has reviewed the year's news at length, perhaps some would say at too much length. (You can't say we don't like detail.) This year, instead of going over every last story by category, we'd like instead to name some top stories. Yeah, yeah, we'll still do a few reviews of certain areas like legal skirmishes and bankruptcies. Enjoy the look-back!
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Fitness financials: Court denies Bally motion for "poison pill," plus Stride Rite, Under Armour, Big 5, adidas, Forzani, Amer
Jan 16, 2006
Court denies Bally motion, feud continues with largest stockholdlers. Sales for Big 5 flat in Q4. adidas reiterates 2006 sales and profit outlook. Forzani holiday season reaps profit. Saucony acquisition results in 4Q loss for Stride Rite. Under Armour establishes European headquarters. Amer Sports stock for staff ready to trade.
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Did you hear?... Florida's Gyms to Go buys Georgia's Just for Fitness
Jan 12, 2006
Busy Body Gyms to Go, based in Florida and owned by Carlos Vazquez and Jon Larkin, have finalized the purchase of Just For Fitness in Savannah, Ga.
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Did you hear?... "Make a fortune," guaranteed. But wait there's more….
Jan 11, 2006
When we saw this come-on in our email promising "amazing" results, "boatloads" of money and "guaranteed" fortunes, we nearly hit "delete." But wait, there's more….
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New Year's revelers putting off health resolutions until March
Jan 10, 2006
Shortly after the last notes of "Auld Lang Syne" fade away and the New Year commences, it's commonly thought that revelers immediately jump on the resolution bandwagon, foregoing sweets and treats and sloth for healthy eats and a new exercise regime. But a new NPD Group study on the eating and dieting patterns of Americans says that's not necessarily the case.
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The Super Show: Time to move on, the industry says, but where?
Jan 9, 2006
Whether the sporting goods trade show world will be a better place after the feeble flickering flame of The Super Show is snuffed out at the end of this month is yet to be seen, although most say it was high time to recognize market changes and move on.
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A good salesperson makes new friends everyday
Point being, if you want to successfully establish rapport with your customers, you'll have to do it quickly, before they get the chance to assume you're just like every other salesperson – meaning you're only interested in them enough to make a quick buck. Fortunately, there are five keys to help you get a friendship off to a quick start!
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Green Yoga Association kicks off Green Studios pilot program
Jan 9, 2006
Yoga studios around the country are learning how to go green thanks to an initiative launched by Northern California's Green Yoga Association.
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iFitness Belts
Oct 17, 2011
The iFitness belts SNEWS recently tested are great for runners who like to carry gadgets, keys and snacks with them.
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Fitnex E55SG Elliptical
Sep 14, 2011
So many ellipticals can be large and pricy, and the though the smaller ones may have a lower price tag, what they give up to get there makes for a more wobbly ride that’s not as much fun. The Fitnex E55SG elliptical manages to be rather petite but still can hold its own when a user pushes it hard.
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