Rocco DiSpirito to Host Men's Health Urbanathlon Sep 10, 2008
Sponsors for the 2008 Urbanathlon include Dodge (Presenting Sponsor), Colorado Tourism, K-Swiss, Redken for Men, BSN and Crunch Fitness. About Men's Health (). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Girls weekend in South Beach Jul 30, 2008
Author Jessica Sick hangs in her hammock during an inversion yoga move at Crunch Fitness in the South Beach area of Miami. C.W. Griffin/MCT. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
S.F. revels in annual outpouring of gay pride Jul 1, 2008
Others chose to celebrate their union at the parade, with at least one gay couple in tuxedos saying their vows to loud cheers as they traveled down the parade route on a float from Crunch Fitness. Later, a lesbian couple held hands and wore "Just Married" signs as they marched in the parade, in uniform, with their colleagues from the San Francisco Fire Department, including Chief Joanne Hayes-White. (San Francisco Chronicle)
9-year-old tri-athlete spins into action for prostate cancer Jun 28, 2008
Today (Saturday), Winter, along with her three brothers and mom, will join more than 3,000 spinners at more than 200 gyms in 30 states raising money for cancer research as they join a spinning group at Chicago s Crunch Fitness ... Just recently she and her family were invited by Crunch Fitness in Chicago to participate in the spinning event ... When management at Crunch Fitness heard about Winter, they invited her to come to Chicago with her mom and three brothers to ride with their spinning... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
'Sex and the City' parties have started May 26, 2008
-- Crunch fitness is hosting a "Sex and the City" marathon, playing all seasons of the show on a movie screen at its branch on Polk Street from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday. The gym will be open to the public that day for free so that anyone can come work out and watch the show, or at least quaff the Function energy drinks that will be served in martini glasses all day. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Who makes the best nachos? Apr 3, 2008
Nacho platter -Crunch Fitness ... Nacho platter -Crunch Fitness. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
High-tech gadgets push fitness buffs Mar 18, 2008
On a new fitness bike in the corner of a Crunch Fitness gym, Steve Wallace is pushed to pick up the pace ... Crunch Fitness member Steve Roberts must maintain his pace on the new Expresso stationary bike ... "It's human nature to not push ourselves," said Crunch fitness trainer Reggie Swindell, a regular on the virtual reality bike. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Circus workout: Feel the burn! Feb 9, 2008
In Atlanta, circus-related opportunities include everything from summer camps for kids to "Body Web" classes at Crunch Fitness. And circus exercising celebs, including supermodel Gisele Bundchen and Joely Richardson of "Nip/Tuck," elevate the unlikely buzz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Get in shape for the slopes Jan 17, 2008
According to Marc Santa Maria, an instructor at Crunch Fitness, the BOSU ball is an ideal way to train for the slopes. "It creates instability, like how you feel on your skis or on your snowboard," he says. (Newsday -- New York City)
'Exergaming' takes foot Oct 22, 2007
Earlier this summer, the chain Crunch Fitness held a "Tour de Crunch" competition in conjunction with the Tour de France. Users competed for the best time rather than engage in live online racing -- there isn't a satisfying critical mass for that yet -- but "these contests have been very successful and we intend to do more of them," notes Brian Button, CEO of Expresso Fitness. (CNN -- International)
Fighting off a killer bacteria Oct 1, 2007
Officials at Bally Total Fitness, the Sports Club/LA, Gold's Gym and Crunch Fitness either didn't return repeated calls or declined to comment. But in fairness, no one really knows what danger fitness clubs may pose in the transmission of the bacterium. (Los Angeles Times)
Men's Health Brings Urbanathlon & Festival to Chicago on October 20, 2007 Jul 31, 2007
Crunch Fitness is the event's national gym partner and will be offering classes germane to the race. Additional sponsors are currently being secured. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Audissey Guides Presents Miami Beach Audissey An Insider's Audio Walking Tour of Miami Beach Jul 23, 2007
With the sound of Verela's stilettos hitting the pavement, she fills you in on some on and off the beaten track sites such as the film location spot from the famous chainsaw scene from Scarface, Al Capone's old local hangout (it's now a Crunch Fitness Club), the Gianni Versace Mansion and the American birthplace of Rumba. Even a stranger to the city will feel a part of the sexy South Beach in-crowd, hitting the town of all things hip, with a Miami Beach model giving you a VIP tour and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Times Square is full of scary signs, private buyout critics say Jul 18, 2007
Private equity's a part of it, New York, New York - USATODAY.com. Real solutions for your real estate needs. (USA Today -- Money)
Bally Total Fitness Files Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 2006 and Reports Full Year 2006 Financial Results Jun 30, 2007
Operating results for 2005 have been reclassified to exclude Crunch Fitness, sold January 20, 2006, which is presented as a discontinued operation. Operating Cash Flows and Liquidity As previously reported, without the proposed financial restructuring discussed below, the Company does not have sufficient operating cash flows to meet its expected needs for working capital, capital investment in operations, interest expense and debt repayments though December 31, 2007. (PR Newswire)
2007 Village Voice Obie Awards Ceremony Held: Winners Announced May 22, 2007
Official sponsors were Macy's, Budweiser Select, Crunch Fitness, Sea Grape Wine Shop, and Chinatown Brasserie. Winners of the Village Voice Obie Awards for the 2006-2007 season. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The next contestant on the dating game? May 16, 2007
Tuesday, May 22 Buckhead Crunch Fitness 3365 Piedmont Road, Atlanta 3-8 pm. Categories. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
DiMassimo Shop Changes Name Apr 12, 2007
The shop has handled online and offline efforts for companies such as American Business Media, Crunch Fitness, Comcast, GoSmile, MaxMD and Pfizer, among others. Its 2006 "Devoured by the influential" campaign for ABM ranks among its best-known recent work. (AdWeek)
Multi-task your workout Apr 5, 2007
At Crunch Fitness, personal trainer Gregory Payne works his clients out using "upper/lower supersets," a set of exercises that start off focusing on one half of the body, then switch focus to the other half. "This type of exercising is time and energy efficient," says Payne. (Newsday -- New York City)
Pushing her boundaries Feb 17, 2007
FOUNDER: The program was founded in 2004 by Doug Levine, creator of the national fitness club Crunch Fitness ... South Beach is just so much more calm," she said.And she'd developed enough credibility, insider knowledge, business savvy and contacts to be able to afford it."PUSH.tv is one of my main clients," she said of the innovative in-home training system, which subscribers view on DVD. Founded in 2004 by Doug Levine, creator of the national fitness club Crunch Fitness, PUSH.tv offers... (Herald-Tribune)
Better sex workout Feb 14, 2007
"Regular exercise can increase your sexual desire and ultimately make sex more enjoyable," says Jason Pulido, vice president of personal training for Crunch Fitness. Pulido created a workout based on the physical demands of sex. (Newsday -- New York City)
Buff up your yoga Feb 7, 2007
Jess Gronholm, yoga director at Crunch Fitness, teaches a cross-over class called Buff Yoga. The workout melds yoga and strength training, building strength, stability and flexibility. (Newsday -- New York City)
Abs-olutely fabulous Jan 10, 2007
"It's important to adopt a healthy lifestyle with good eating habits and frequent exercise where you can maintain a consistent routine throughout the year instead of letting everything accumulate only to undo the damage," says Cindy Lai, a Crunch fitness trainer at the Lafayette Street location. While there is no such thing as spot reduction, strength training is an important part of developing a plan to minimize your midsection, so by all means, include some crunches to your workout routine. (Newsday -- New York City)
Free-motion workout Dec 13, 2006
"Free-motion machines offer a selectorized weight stack with the ability to do exercises with a full range of motion," says Damon Roxas, regional director of personal training at Crunch Fitness. The machines look like a stripped down version of traditional weight machines, eliminating any constraints and exposing moveable bands with handles. (Newsday -- New York City)
Bike to the basics Dec 6, 2006
"Biking provides a cardiovascular workout as well as mental and physical endurance training," says Taj Harris, an instructor and group fitness coordinator at Crunch Fitness. "It strengthens the core muscles, upper body, quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes. All of these elements lead to lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, higher metabolism, improved energy and calories burned for a fitter physique.". (Newsday -- New York City)
Pogo cardio? Workouts get wacky Oct 13, 2006
People are putting in longer hours at the office, said Donna Cyprus, whos in charge of programming for Crunch Fitness. The gym shouldnt be another chore. (MSNBC -- Health)
Los Angeles dogs living the lush life Aug 18, 2006
Crunch Fitness, a Los Angeles gym, offers "Doga" classes, yoga sessions for members who want to incorporate their pets into their workout routines. One Los Angeles progressive-reform Jewish congregation, Temple Beth Shir Shalom, celebrates "bark mitzvahs," a rite of passage of 13-year-old dogs, complete with a blessing, photographs, and a catered canine meal. (Yahoo News -- FYI)
Fitting in a workout Aug 2, 2006
Jason Pulido, vice president of personal training at Crunch Fitness, offers the following two exercise combinations that use cardiovascular (aerobic) and skeletal muscular (anaerobic) energy for increased calorie and fat burning. "These compound movements raise your heart rate quickly and keep it there for the duration of the workout. You'll hit both aerobic and anaerobic systems that burn lots of calories while increasing your metabolism," Pulido says. (Newsday -- New York City)
21st Century Foot-Binding Jul 15, 2006
After a 45-minute workout, members of the class at Crunch fitness in New York City practice walking, socializing and dancing in their high-heeled party shoes. Instructor Marie Forleo says the class is designed to help women by strengthening their legs and calves, also working on their posture and confidence so that they feel good when it's time to get into their heels. (ABC News)
Bally reports narrower 2005 loss, record revenue Jun 28, 2006
4 million gain from the sale of its Crunch Fitness division. Revenue was $255 million in 2005 compared to $253 the previous year. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Gulf Breeze native juggles local business, high-profile event planning in Los Angeles Jun 24, 2006
In 2004 and 2005 she was a contributing writer for Shape magazine while working for Crunch Fitness International as a personal trainer. Web sites: www. (Pensacola News Journal)
PR Newswire Summary of EntertaiNet Copy, Tuesday, June 13, 2006 Jun 14, 2006
(SAN FRANCISCO) Playfirst Releases Popular Games for the Macintosh CLTU034 06/13/2006 09:32 r f KY-Int'l-Theme-Park (NEWPORT) Purple People Bridge Climb Over the Ohio River CLTU036 06/13/2006 09:33 r f NY-Cartoon-Network (NEW YORK) Cartoon Network Names Mattel Master Toy Licensee SFTU016 06/13/2006 10:00 r f CA-Slim-Devices (MOUNTAIN VIEW) Slim Devices to Showcase Great Live Music Each Month LATU038 06/13/2006 10:03 r f CO-CEO-Golf-Challenge (BOULDER) CEO Golf Challenge Summit Series LATU037... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stars come out for gifts Jun 12, 2006
The stars could get a new, permanently white smile from Lumineers, a one-year membership at Crunch Fitness, a stint as an associate patron of the Metropolitan Opera and free laser-eye correction from LASIK surgery. Wait a minute. (Toronto Star -- Arts)
EliasArts Names Entrepreneur & Advertising Veteran, Fred Smith to Board of Directors May 23, 2006
With a background in agency management at McCann Erickson, Ally Gargano, and others, entrepreneurial client skills from the likes of Food Network and Crunch Fitness, and extensive marketing experience handling brands including Dunkin Donuts and CVS Pharmacy, Aminoff is charged with identifying and developing new strategic business opportunities and partnerships for EliasArts' Brand Identity Group. She is also responsible for elevating the company's client service/account management team,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Strap-worthy shoulders May 17, 2006
Rob Piela, personal training manager and director of education at Crunch Fitness on Christopher Street in the West Village, suggests doing the following exercises to get your arms in prime shape. "These moves incorporate aerobic as well as anaerobic exercise," Piela says. (Newsday -- New York City)
Navigating through workout traffic jams May 16, 2006
As a personal trainer at two of the most crowded gyms in Manhattan - the downtown Crunch Fitness on Lafayette Street and the David Barton Gym on 23rd Street in Chelsea - Robert Morea must deal with this situation almost every night, and ensure that his paying clients get in a solid 60-minute workout notwithstanding. Staking out space. (Newsday -- Health)
Your 15 Minutes May 10, 2006
Crunch Fitness, a chain of 32 health clubs, has taken the unusual step of paying Ms. Montagnani to design a workout program exclusively for Crunch and to train its instructors. "We typically don't pay people to put programming together," says Donna Cyrus, senior vice president of programming for Crunch. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
MARKETING YIN AND YANG: From one extreme to the other, they'll take your money May 8, 2006
For smart marketers and retailers from Whole Foods to Ben & Jerry's to Crunch Fitness the trick is to offer products that appeal to both sides of this contradictory consumer ... The Manhattan actress says she'll take an intense weight-training class at the Crunch Fitness gym to which she belongs, then follow it the same day with the Crunch class "How to Nap.". (USA Today -- Money)
The Sabotage Workout Apr 11, 2006
"By far the number one reason people stop seeing results is due to adaptation," says Jason Pulido, national director of personal training for Crunch Fitness, a chain of fitness gyms in California and New York. "When someone tries a workout and sees results, they will continue to do that same workout over and over.". (Forbes)
Scientists answer which exercises work for the butt Mar 3, 2006
People are particular about their posteriors and will welcome any help they can get, says David Brainin, a trainer at Crunch Fitness in Los Angeles who has received advanced instruction in glute management from the National Academy of Sports Medicine ... David Brainin, a trainer at Crunch Fitness in Los Angeles, recommends a series of multi-directional lunges lunging ahead and to the left and right. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
I ♥ NY but will a New Yorker fall in love with me? Feb 12, 2006
And my trip to the vast Crunch Fitness gym on Lafayette Street, where $24 gets any visitor a day pass, was just plain intimidating. (Jane, an English accountant friend of mine on secondment in Manhattan, swore gyms were the new bars and she got phone numbers given to her all the time. (Guardian Unlimited)
'Stiletto workout' helps women walk tall Feb 11, 2006
The "Today" show's Alexis Glick learns the stiletto heels workout from Donna Cyrus of Crunch Fitness. Today show. (MSNBC -- Health)
Readers get personal about fitness Feb 7, 2006
Today Show Feb. 3: The "Today" show's Alexis Glick learns the stiletto heels workout from Donna Cyrus of Crunch Fitness. . (MSNBC -- Health)
Hottest Fitness Trends Jan 23, 2006
The newest offering at Crunch Fitness Gyms across the U.S. not only makes their female members look good in high heels, they make them exercise in them. Recently introduced, "Stiletto Strength" classes consist of a 30-minute routine of Pilates and strength training, with the last 15 minutes spent strutting around in 3-inch heels. (Forbes)
Bally Total Fitness Announces Closing of Crunch Fitness Sale Jan 21, 2006
Completion of Transaction Allows for Stronger Focus on Primary Business CHICAGO, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bally Total Fitness (NYSE: ), the nation's leader in health and fitness, announced today that it has completed the sale of its Crunch Fitness division for $45 million in cash to an investor group formed by Angelo, Gordon an alternative asset investment management firm. Crunch will be led by Marc Tascher, a leading entrepreneur and club industry veteran. (PR Newswire)
Crunch Fitness Acquired by Marc Tascher and Angelo, Gordon & Co. Jan 21, 2006
Crunch Fitness Acquired by Marc Tascher and Angelo, Gordon /title ... Crunch Fitness Acquired by Marc Tascher and Angelo, Gordon /div ... Company Announces Aggressive Growth Plan Including $15 million in Club Improvements NEW YORK, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Marc Tascher, a health club industry veteran, and the private equity group of Angelo, Gordon "Angelo Gordon") today announced that they have successfully completed the acquisition of Crunch Fitness ("Crunch"), one of the premier health club... (PR Newswire)
Bally's Crunch Fitness sold for $45 million Jan 21, 2006
(Reuters) Health club industry veteran Marc Tascher and investment firm Angelo, Gordon n Friday said they have acquired Crunch Fitness, a chain of health clubs, for $45 million from Bally Total Fitness. Tascher, co-founder and former chief executive of Town Sport International Inc., and the $9 billion Angelo Gordon are backing a $15 million expansion for the chain, which has 32 locations in New York, San Francisco, Chicago and elsewhere. (Crain's Chicago Business)
New fitness trends for bored gym members Jan 21, 2006
Stiletto Strength is the newest class offered at Crunch Fitness Gyms across the U.S. ... The newest offering at Crunch Fitness Gyms across the U.S. not only makes their female members look good in high heels, they make them exercise in them. (MSNBC -- Business)
Plug in to these stay-at-home workouts Jan 2, 2006
tv; 25 per month), founded by Doug Levine, founder and former CEO/chairman of Crunch Fitness, can be likened to the Netflix of fitness DVDs - with a personalized touch. The idea was to take what was best about personal training programs at a higher-end gym and to deliver it in an affordable, not-so-time-consuming way, Levine said. (Boston Herald--Health)
