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By Frances Robles, Special to the Times Frances RoblesTampa Bay Times Posted: Mar 01, 2012 05:36 PM

Alicia Stevens has nothing against a good pia colada. But when the 30-year-old yogi entrepreneur imagined the vacation she always dreamed of, she thought wellness.

Stevens is among a growing number of Florida fitness experts who have designed vacation packages for the tourists who crave more from their time off than simply laying around on a beach. Her Sarasota Flow into Fullness Retreat program features sunrise yoga, meditation, a cooking class, a writing workshop as well as seaside pleasure.

"It will be more than going to the beach and checking out," Stevens said. "You'll be checking out of life, but checking into yourself. I want people to explore parts of themselves they haven't looked at yet."

Stevens' inaugural yoga retreat, in December at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sarasota, is among the first of the season's flurry of fitness vacation options. The state known for vast beaches and massive theme parks is increasingly offering more alternatives for people who would rather have a downward dog than a beachside umbrella drink.

From St. Augustine to Key West, several luxury resorts and small business operators are offering packages that include daily exercise, yoga and meditation. Activities range from hardcore boot camps to aromatherapy workshops all in a quest to tap into a global market of health-conscious people who are put off by all-you-can-eat buffets.

Prices range from $1,500 to $6,000 a week, accommodations and (health) food included.

A 2010 Stanford Research Institute study estimated that wellness tourism is a growing $106 billion industry. While many countries are gaining reputations as destinations for medical tourism, the study said the global market for wellness tourism was twice as big.

The International Spa Professionals Association says the number of spas worldwide grew from 5,700 to 19,900 in the past decade, an indicator that fitness has become an important choice for vacationers.

"People don't want to go home from vacation feeling worse than when they arrived, or feeling that they need a vacation from their vacation," said Margot Rutigliano, founder of the Bella Boot Camp, a fitness retreat at the Marriott Hotel in Delray Beach. "The active fitness vacation is really gaining speed. It's great for women and groups of women. We have a lot of couples do it together."

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NEWINGTON, N.H., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --For the third straight year, Planet Fitness will hold a special springtime promotion to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

For every new member who signs up at a participating Planet Fitness gym from Monday, March 26th through Wednesday, April 4th, a $10 donation will be made to the Foundation.

More than 320 Planet Fitness gyms across the country will participate in the nine-day sale. Memberships will cost just $10 down, and then $10 a month.

In the past two years, Planet Fitness gyms nationwide have donated $592,522 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation through the springtime promotion.

"We're very excited to be able to help such a terrific charity whose sole focus is finding a cure for this awful disease," said Eric Vaden, the vice president of marketing at Planet Fitness. "Our network of franchisees has really embraced this cause. We know that this is a long battle and a lot of research has to be done, but every little bit counts."

About The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, founded by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993, is an independent not-for-profit organization committed to funding scientific research to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime. In October 2011, BCRF awarded $36.5 million to 186 scientists across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and China. With over 90 cents of every dollar donated currently being directed to breast cancer research and awareness programs, BCRF continues to remain fiscally responsible, while funding brilliant investigators at major medical institutions worldwide. For more information about BCRF, visit http://www.bcrfcure.org.

About Planet Fitness

Planet Fitness, the national brand partner for the NBC show "The Biggest Loser," is the fastest-growing gym franchise in the United States, with 550 locations and 3.5 million members. Planet Fitness is known for its relaxed, Judgment Free Zone atmosphere and friendly prices just $10 a month with no commitments. As part of this unbeatable value, Planet Fitness offers free fitness instruction with all memberships, and provides an environment where people of all fitness levels can feel comfortable as they pursue their goals. For more information, please visit http://www.planetfitness.com.

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Time-efficient, certified-trainer-led 'workouts on the wall' are newest global fitness breakthrough

TORONTO, March 22, 2012 /CNW/ - FitWall Canada has opened its flagship studio, the first in Canada, offering a new breakthrough Vertical Training modality for unprecedented weight loss and gains in strength, balance, and flexibility. FitWall allows users to incorporate plyometrics, suspension, resistance band, turbo bar, and compression training into their routines without moving to another piece of equipment. Its benefits exceed any other type of training apparatus and can be as intense as the user makes it, yet also very safe. It's huge for fitness. Top industry gurus say it's the next big thing! With Certified FitWall Trainers supervising 30-minute workouts, both the cost and the time involved are far less than the typical workout with a personal trainer - with better results.

Now more than ever, those with active and busy lifestyles are in need of fitness solutions offering the most effective results in the least amount of time. FitWall Canada is confident that people can enhance fitness while conserving their most precious resource - time! At least 25-35 per cent of your fitness centre time is spent moving from one piece of equipment to another but at FitWall, this time is saved with a workout in one place.

Vertical Training, unique to FitWall, uses many muscles in every movement by taking a participant from the horizontal plane to the vertical plane. By stepping up no more that six inches onto the FitWall, with no other support or stabilization, the body is forced to turn on all muscles, from fingers to toes. This ignites the muscles and causes more calories to burn in a short period of time -in as little as a half hour.

"The consistent results trainers achieved for FitWall clients around the world have been astonishing," said Bonnie Goldmacher, Founder, FitWall Canada. "We are working hard to bring FitWall here because it is the only truly innovative -- really, really innovative -- thing in fitness in a long time."

FitWall allows certified trainers to put clients through a rigorous workout in a fraction of the time, with low to no impact on the joints, compared to traditional equipment. People with joint issues will benefit from FitWall.

The studio is located conveniently at 6175 Highway 7, Vaughan, Ontario, L4H 0K9, just north of 407 on Highway 7 at Highway 27. For more information, visit fitwall.ca or contact us directly at 416.710.8255 or info@fitwall.ca.

Media Contact: Howard Oliver Raining Creative Direct Line: 416-568-8582 Office: 905-709-8582 Email:holiver@rainingcreative.com

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A version of Motorola Mobility's MOTOACTV fitness device will start shipping April 1. (Handout / March 22, 2012)

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The Libertyville-based company introduced the MOTOACTV last year. The small gadget, which runs on the Android operating system used in mobile devices such as smartphones, is part of a growing category of fitness technology designed to give consumers more robust and user-friendly data about their physical activity and weight-loss efforts.

The MOTOACTV Golf Edition uses built-in GPS to measure a player's distance to the green and to hazards. It also tracks statistics such as the number of putts taken. The gadget syncs wirelessly with a website and allows players to see a virtual, satellite-view simulation of a round, including the arc of a ball flight. Scorecards can be shared online with friends.

The product is available for pre-order at the Motorola website and on Amazon. It costs $299.99 and will start shipping on April 1.

Motorola Mobility isn't the only Chicago-area company applying mobile technology to the world of golf. A local startup has developed a product called Swingbyte, which weighs less than an ounce and attaches below the grip of a golf club. Data on each swing are instantly sent via a Bluetooth connection to a smartphone or tablet.

According to Swingbyte's website, the gadget was developed with help from "aerospace instrumentation experts" from the University of St. Petersburg in Russia who have "experience working on Russian drones."

The Swingbyte costs $149.99 and is available for pre-order through the company's website. Shipping starts in April.

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Utah Fitness Coach and Adventure Guide Melanie Webb Joins the Editorial Team at AllThingsHealing.com. Webb to Contribute New Energy and Fitness Expertise to Successful Online Community to Heal the Mind, Body, Spirit, Planet.

Orem, Utah (PRWEB) March 21, 2012

Attracting over 350,000 page views per month, AllThingsHealing.com has established a reputation as a reputable source of 75+ editors from all over the world who represent 39 categories of holistic disciplines. Webbs goal is to add to the success of the 1.5 year-old website by increasing traffic to the Exercise & Fitness page and providing sound exercise and fitness content.

A former Wildlife Biologist for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, the multi-talented Webb honed her editing and writing skills researching endangered species. She went on to represent a private environmental consulting firm at the U.S. General Services Administration in Washington, D.C. as a technical writer and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Specialist before returning to her true passion, fitness and adventure. Says Webb of her career path, What a thrill to see all of my skills and talents combine in my career right now. The knowledge of how exercise and fitness and a connection to the planet enhance life is paramount to my work with Sol Fitness Adventures. Aligning myself with AllThingsHealing.com is a natural fit.

About Melanie Webb and Sol Fitness Adventures:

Webb is an ATHLETA Featured Athlete for 2012. A Certified Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise, Webbs expertise has been featured on Good Morning America and FOX Local News in Washington, D.C. and in Appalachian Mountain Club, Cosmo Girl, C A R S O N, Mammoth Sierra Magazine, 805 Living, Outside Magazine, Real Simple, Weight Watchers, and DC Style magazines. Educated at Brigham Young University, Webb has guided multi-day fitness adventures throughout the state of Utah, in the Eastern Sierra Mountains of California, West Texas, Whistler, Canada, and Machu Picchu, Peru. Webb's Sol Fitness Adventures is a member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association.

Melanie Webb Sol Fitness Adventures 805.722.4599 Email Information

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Colombo, Mar.20 (ANI): Fitness fears surround England fast bowler Stuart Broad ahead of the visitors first Test against Sri Lanka, which is to take place in less than a week.

The Sun quoted a team source, as saying that: "His ankle wasn't brilliant when he bowled. He still felt some discomfort. He'd have hoped for the ankle to be fine after five days but it was actually quite a severe twist."

Team management were due to make a decision on whether he plays in the final warm-up against a Sri Lankan Development XI early this morning.

Broad has had three serious injuries in 15 months - stomach muscle, shoulder and elbow.

This is unlikely to be a long-term problem but could mean he is short of full fitness on Monday for the first of two Tests.

Head coach Andy Flower said: "I don't think it's absolutely necessary for Stuart to play in the final warm-up match, but it's preferable if he is going to play in the Test." (ANI)

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CALEDONIA, Mich. (WOOD) - Endurance Fitness Center in Caledonia had its equipment taken away over the weekend, but unsuspecting gym members still drove up to find their old gym closed Monday.

One of the members, Brian Finkbeiner, only found a sign telling him the news. He complained no one gave him notice.

"We haven't been told anything about it closing," Finkbeiner told 24 Hour News 8. "Not really happy about it, I'll be honest with you."

The gym's previous owner, Jeni Rummelt, said she sold the gym to Mike O'Dowd and Ben Reynolds. She previously told 24 Hour News 8 the two owe her $120,000.

She said Saturday morning she and about 40 others moved the equipment to a nearby storage facility.

"They have an eviction notice up," Rummelt said. "So we were afraid if we didn't reclaim our assets, what was rightfully ours, that they would be moved."

Reynolds also owned the now-closed Cobblestone Banquet Hall in Caledonia. Earlier this month Target 8 talked to those without a wedding venue, and exposed the lawsuit over the fitness center.

Calls to O'Dowd and Reynolds were not returned.

24 Hour News 8 called a phone number listed on the door. The worker who answered said all contracts are canceled except for those paid in full. He said those members need to go to the Ice House on 100th Street in Byron Center.

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Events

THAI PARTNER YOGA: 4-6:30 p.m. March 24, Asheville Community Yoga, 8 Brookdale Road, Asheville. Come alone or with a partner. Tandem and assisted yoga postures, basic techniques from traditional Thai massage, chanting and meditation. $30 suggested donation.

CHAIR YOGA: 5-7 p.m. March 27, Earth Fare-South Asheville location, 1856 Hendersonville Road. $5 suggested donation. Hosted by Earth Fare and Asheville Community Yoga. 210-0100.

BEGINNER CLOGGING CLASSES: Eight-week session starts March 28, 7:15-8 p.m., Oakley Community Center, Asheville. For age 7 and older. $40 and half-price for additional family members. To register, call 490-1226 or visit http://www.mtnthunder

cloggers.org.

LOWER BODY ALIGNMENT: 2:30-5 p.m. March 31, Asheville Community Yoga, 8 Brookdale Road, Asheville. Learn basic placement and alignment principles for the body from the hips down. $40 suggested donation.

QI GONG SERIES: Six-week series, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays starting April 3, Jubilee!, 46 Wall St., Asheville. Opening the bodys energy channels. $60 for series, $12 per class. Taught by Paul Marks. 298-1245.

THE CHALLENGE with Tim T-Bone Arem: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. April 6, The Rush Fitness Complex, 1815 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. Arem will be on a rowing machine and is attempting the Challenge to bring awareness to the importance of being active daily. He has appeared in front of five million kids and families with his messages of being active and eating healthy for the last 30 years. He accomplishes this through providing wellness education, information and entertainment to families. 280-2406 or tbonerun@hotmail.com.

IMPROVE BALANCE: 12-week exercise program, 3-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, April 11-June 29, Jackson County Senior Center, Sylva. Register to be screened for this class. $25. 586-4944.

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Fitness Fortunes Personal Trainer Coaching Program Offers Added Benefits to Fitness Pros and Personal Trainers

Fitness Fortunes, a fitness business coaching, marketing and mentoring program for personal trainers, offers new benefits for fitness pros. The blueprint for success helps personal trainers boost business.

In addition to full-length training videos which provide a proven, step-by-step blueprint for unlimited financial success in the personal training and fitness business, Fitness Fortunes now offers several special bonuses, including the Kung-fu Fitness training program, the Outdoor Fitness Trainer program and all episodes of Personal Trainer TV. The fitness business coaching and mentoring program is available for just $1 for the first month. Personal trainers and other fitness pros can sign up at http://www.fitnessfortunes.com.

The difference between a personal trainer who makes $80,000 a year and one who makes $800,000 is actually smaller than you might think. Its all about refining your approach, said John Spencer Ellis, creator of Fitness Fortunes and founder of John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, a fitness and personal development solutions company. Fitness Fortunes is designed for forward-thinking personal trainers, lifestyle coaches, fitness boot camp instructions and other fitness pros interested in taking their career and personal success to the next level with expert coaching, mentoring, and business and marketing ideas.

The only program that offers coaching and personal business assistance from John Spencer Ellis, Fitness Fortunes includes access to his complete suite of business and marketing training videos, coaching tele-classes and the Fitness Fortunes Forum. The program teaches business systems, marketing strategies, personal branding, social media, video marketing, TV and radio training, sales techniques and more.

Further, the Fitness Fortunes program teaches personal trainers how to increase their weekly clients up to 10 percent, earn three times the income in one-third of the time, make almost 30 percent more money online in the first month, charge more than 200 percent more for personal training services, develop online videos that spark long-term customer relationships, maximize social media usage and more.

About John Spencer Ellis Enterprises John Spencer Ellis Enterprises is a solutions provider for fitness and coaching professionals around the world, providing education, turn-key business programs, coaching and resources for new and advanced fitness and coaching professionals. For more information about John Spencer Ellis Enterprises or the Fitness Fortunes program and special bonuses, please visit http://www.fitnessfortunes.com/

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CHICAGO, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Chicagoland-based Charter Fitness is opening its newest club in Willowbrook, IL.Charter Fitness of Willowbrook is located at 6300 Kingery Highway, near Dominick's, and is scheduled to open in March 2012. The new location boasts 18,000 square feet of workout space, over 90 pieces of cardio equipment, a private personal training studio, a spacious layout and large free weight area.

"We're very happy to be opening Charter Fitness of Willowbrook and proud to be part of the community.In addition to Willowbrook, the club will serve Darien, Westmont, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Downers Grove and the surrounding area. Charter Fitness of Willowbrook is going to be a great place to stay fit and healthy. We invite everyone to come check us out," said Dan Collins, Charter Fitness' Director of Sales.

Free Trial Memberships to the new Charter Fitness of Willowbrook are available on-line at http://www.CharterFitness.com, by calling the pre-sales office at 630-795-9270, or by stopping in and joining in person at Charter Fitness of Darien at 6214 S. Cass Avenue in Westmont.

Charter Fitness Franchising LLC was recently approved to franchise its Charter Fitness Health Club brand nationally. The Company recently converted 38 Cardinal Fitness locations in Chicago, downstate Illinois and Northwest Indiana to the Charter Fitness brand, increasing the number of clubs to over 40 in six states. It is now the largest health club business in the Chicago, IL metropolitan area, and expects to hire 200 employees over the coming months.

About Charter Fitness Franchising LLC

Based in Orland Park, IL, Charter Fitness Franchising LLC is a health club franchise with over 40 locations in six states. Charter Fitness health clubs offer members a clean, comfortable and convenient workout experience with best-in-class fitness equipment for as low as $10 per month. Charter Fitness strongly believes in community involvement and is a member of the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). http://www.CharterFitness.com

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