New trail brings more people to White Haven Apr 11, 2008
He was in White Haven. How did he get there. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
'New P.E.' making fitness fun at local junior high Apr 9, 2008
Equipment purchased with proceeds of this year's fundraising program include Dance Dance Revolution platforms, rowing machines, elliptical exercise machines, completion of the rock climbing wall in the school's Fitness Center, additions to the center's Sport Wall, pedometers, Xavix fitness machines, Trikke exercise tricycles and heart rate monitors. Two stations in the Fitness Expofocused on the HopSports and Xavix programs in the school gymnasium, and activities in the Fitness Center. (Los Angeles Daily News)
New hotel promises 5-star service at a smaller price Mar 28, 2008
The hotel provides an indoor heated swimming pool, a hot tub area, a fitness center with three state of the art exercise machines, a conference room that can seat up to 50 with a white board, a dining room with full hot breakfast included in the room rate, a business center with printer and internet access, guest laundry room, a lobby sitting area with a working fireplace and a big screen TV, Strobel explained. The hotel offers a rewards program to use on airlines with no blackout dates, Desai... (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Haiti's class divide Mar 18, 2008
What particularly caught his eye were all the electronic exercise machines, with lights and buttons and beepers. None of that is particularly practical in his working-class neighborhood since the electricity is going off all the time. (International Herald Tribune)
The Partners Mar 7, 2008
Sign up to get coupons, news, discounts, cheats, etc. What if the Sims were all lawyers. (USA Today -- Tech)
Buyers beware!| Feb 24, 2008
Unfortunately, the Power Plate is just one of a multitude of exercise machines, miracle cures or fat loss pills that these infomercials punt. Last year, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed that of the 300 fitness and weight loss ads they looked at in their study, 40 percent made at least one completely false claim and 55 percent made at least one unsubstantiated claim. (iAfrica.com)
Club will offer 24-hour fitness Feb 20, 2008
Brian Waite, of St. Joseph, the co-owner of the local Anytime Fitness franchise with Rex Hartwig, also of St. Joseph, said the club will offer cardiovascular exercise equipment, resistance exercise machines, free weights, cable exercise machines, TVs, tanning and bathrooms equipped with showers. Hartwig said he and Waite hope to open the facility during the first or second week of March but that they will begin selling memberships there from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to... (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Let's get physical, retro-style Feb 20, 2008
Each club is equipped with a full-service fitness center, with free weights and Life Fitness exercise machines. Also, the clubs usually offer a "RetroBlends" juice bar, personal-training services and tanning. (Florida Today)
B.J. Darnell: A dogs dictionary Feb 13, 2008
Bicycles: Two-wheeled exercise machines, invented for dogs to control body fat. To get maximum aerobic benefit, you must hide behind a bush and dash out, bark loudly and run alongside for a few yards. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Terry Rindfleisch: Uncovering untrue claims about dream machines Feb 13, 2008
Porcari, who has tested many exercise machines and gadgets in research studies with the American Council on Exercise, said walking poles will improve your walking workout by helping you burn 20 percent to 25 percent more calories and building upper-body endurance ... Porcari and his graduate students have tested many of the exercise machines and gimmicks he will talk about. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Rental market soars as consumers get practical Feb 10, 2008
Popular household products are water coolers, bidets, computer notebooks, exercise machines, medical equipment such as therapeutic beds, furniture, and even children's accessories, including toys. Costly brand-name clothes can also be rented for a day. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Angelika Thompson is new Curves' owner Feb 7, 2008
Owner Angelika Thompson demonstrates one of the exercise machines available at her new business Curves For Women, located at 105 S. Main St., Princeton, Suite 4. The Princeton woman took over ownership of the fitness franchise on Jan. 1. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
My fitness quest Jan 23, 2008
As I've been shopping around online for everything from exercise bikes to rowing machines and weight benches, the next biggest problem I'm running into is that most aerobic exercise machines have a maximum user weight limit between 225 and 250 pounds. In other words, if you're a really big person - and I am - you can't use most of the equipment that will help you get smaller. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Stationary bike comes with a view Jan 21, 2008
Other companies like Cybex International are developing interactive exercise machines like the Trazer, an aerobic and agility program that's popular with children at after-school fitness centers. Among other things, the Trazer offers a program that mimics a popular arcade jumping game, providing a rapid-fire workout where heart rate and the height and speed of leaps are all recorded by a computer. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Elaine B. Morgillo: Resolve to improve your finances in 2008 Jan 11, 2008
The TV ads for diet plans, exercise machines and gym memberships started to increase a few weeks ago, and with good reason. Sales of those products and services spike during the first weeks of every year, but unfortunately most of the money spent on them goes to waste because motivation tends to fade when success doesn t occur quite as easily as the ads make it appear. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Rescuing fitness center Jan 9, 2008
The workout is described as a "self-directed physical program"; the center includes a variety of weights and exercise machines, plus two stereos - one for music, and a second playing an instructional tape. The routine dictated by the latter covers a 35- to 40-minute schedule, after which they take time on the treadmills in an adjoining room. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
YMCA branches hold community day Jan 7, 2008
Photo gallery: YMCA - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper. Hawai'i's Newspaper Online. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Raising the bar for healthier workforce Jan 7, 2008
An employee-organized group buys and maintains dozens of exercise machines in the gym, charging members a bargain rate of $5 each two-week pay period ... Some companies have signed contracts with fitness clubs, resulting in lower membership fees for employees at gyms loaded with exercise machines with added amenities like juice bars, saunas and child care ... A fitness club has a trained staff and variety of exercise machines that a company would be hard-pressed to afford at an on-site facility,... (Florida Times-Union)
Toning at the touch of a button? Dec 22, 2007
Vibrating exercise machines operate at frequencies that are well within industrial safety limits, proponents say, and users are advised to jump on for seven- to 15-minute sessions - nowhere near the duration of a work day. And while the displacement on a jackhammer may be 15 centimetres, most exercise devices are in the millimetre range. (Globe and Mail)
Weightlifters pumping up the Peninsula Nov 19, 2007
They urge clients to attain 10 to 13 percent body fat - more common among elite athletes than the average person - and shun run-of-the-mill exercise machines and cardio programs in favor of a routine based around the squat press used in Olympic heavy lifting. They counsel clients about food - recommending specific breads and recipes that they say take the weight off and keep it off (though they stop short of advising Atkins-like protein feasts) - and exercise. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Christmas message: Santa's jolly being fat Nov 18, 2007
The same probably can't be said for Santa, though, and that's OK. These new-age exercise machines are far more complex than his sleigh, so he's probably afraid one of the contraptions will snap him in the face. But like Chuck Norris, Santa has a big heart and loves all children. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
New businesses add to Camden growth Nov 15, 2007
The exercise machines are set up in a rotation pattern, which allows easy transition from one machine to another. It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete the workout. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Saudi Prince Buying 'Flying Palace' Jet for Over $320... Nov 14, 2007
The master bedroom could include an office, private dinning room, a gym featuring a steam bath and exercise machines. The lower decks could feature a lounge-type quarters equipped with a conference area and dining room. (Fox News)
Alwaleed first private buyer of A380 superjumbo Nov 13, 2007
The double-deck A380, which seats 525 people in a standard airline configuration, can house three bedrooms, private lounges, bathrooms, offices, a steam bath and exercise machines in a so-called VIP set-up, according to Deutsche AG's maintenance arm, which outfits plane interiors. Airbus, the world's biggest maker of commercial aircraft, expects to sell 30 to 35 VIP planes a year, with the Middle East accounting for as many as 40% of them, Richard Gaona, vice-president for executive and private... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Saudi billionaire buys new Airbus superjumbo Nov 12, 2007
The double-deck A380, which seats 525 people in a standard airline configuration, can house three bedrooms, private lounges, bathrooms, offices, a steam bath and exercise machines in a so-called VIP setup, according to Deutsche Lufthansa's maintenance arm, which outfits plane interiors. Alwaleed's A380 will be powered by Rolls-Royce engines. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
STAY HEALTHY ON CAMPUS Nov 9, 2007
" she says. She's not kidding. The average time a college student spends studying is one hour to every credit. And that's just one class only a fraction of one's workload. Schoolwork is not the only thing that would be affected if a student were to get sick. Sickness also greatly affects students' jobs and social lives among other things. Being sick will only slow you down. Thus, here are some tips to help you stay healthy and make it through this flu season. According to Dr. Kimberly... (Echo Online, MI)
Residents enjoying new home found in Luther Oaks Nov 5, 2007
The communitys fitness center features exercise machines designed specifically for seniors core-strengthening needs, said Jim Holbrook, senior vice president of corporate operations at Lutheran Life Communities. And a chapel with a stained-glass window and a piano can also serve as a community room. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Frisco bulks up-City opens $20M athletic center Nov 4, 2007
It s nice and clean with plenty of different exercise machines, Frisco resident Emily Berryman said. Comments are limited to 200 words or less. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
A380 could become 'flying mansion' Nov 1, 2007
A master bedroom includes an office, private dining room, dressing room, a fully fitted bathroom and a gym featuring both a steam bath and exercise machines. The entourage is accommodated in lounge-type quarters on the lower deck, also equipped with a large dining and conference area. (CNN)
Pimp my jet: Airbus A380 set to be a VIP plane Nov 1, 2007
A master bedroom includes an office, private dining room, dressing room, a fully fitted bathroom and a gym featuring both a steam bath and exercise machines. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Business)
'Rachael Ray' Lines-Up V.I.P. Guests for November Sweeps Oct 31, 2007
In November, the show asks three women, looking to shed a few pounds, to test out the most cutting edge exercise machines on the market. Plus, Rachael opens her home to Christie Brinkley, Jerry O'Connell, Julianne Moore, Robin McGraw, Seal, John Stamos, Dustin Hoffman, Marcia Cross, Dylan McDermott, Eric Dane, Taye Diggs, Sara Ramirez, Vanessa Williams and a multiple Oscar winning Mystery Taster. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Viewpoints - Living in Space, Part 7: Human Exploration Oct 26, 2007
The list of tools is huge: air, water, food, space suits, space ships, fuel, spare parts (no gas stations between here and Mars), entertainment, exercise machines, and so forth. Very expensive compared to going to Fenway, where we only need a car and lots of money for tickets. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Now I know the world is coming to an end Oct 24, 2007
I ve sort of learned to live with polar ice caps melting, drug resistant germs proliferating, teenagers texting while driving, Katie Couric anchoring the evening news, uncontrollable forest fires, relentless hurricanes, the almost daily appearance of new exercise machines, the knowledge that monkeys recently killed a politician in India, Britney Spears, American Idol being called quality television, George Bush being president, people buying anything written by Ann Coulter, botox, Pluto being... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Training meets technology at Koko Fit Club Oct 3, 2007
Six exercise machines full of pullies, levers and straps accommodate more than 75 exercises, all guided by a small computer screen on a rotating arm that the user can move as he or she moves. All of the workout information is stored on a Koko Key, which is plugged into the Smartrainer screen to guide a person through one of the programs developed by chief fitness officer Michael Wood, a former strength coach at the University of Connecticut who has been a personal trainer for 20 years. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Town approves Gordon athletic project Oct 2, 2007
The physical therapy room will have cardiac exercise machines and the occupational therapy room will have 13-foot ceilings to accommodate specialized equipment. The 3000-square foot Child Care Center, also located on the first floor, will be build as a shell only in phase one, until more funding becomes available and a permit is received by the town to continue work. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Living Smart: Try circuit training for a change Sep 28, 2007
A circuit could use exercise machines, hydraulic equipment, hand-held weights, elastic resistance bands, body weight exercises, calisthenics or any combination. Although a circuit does not require equipment, this approach can be used in a fitness center. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Lack of membership among reaons for YMCA closing Sep 19, 2007
Bellar uses the facility's weight lifting and aerobic exercise machines five times a week and Williams three times weekly. But in less than a month, they'll have to drive to Amelia Island to the McArthur Family Y in Fernandina Beach or join a new commercial gym on Florida A1A to continue. (Florida Times-Union)
Panthers should be headed for playoffs Sep 6, 2007
OTS likes to carefully wipe the sweat off YMCA exercise machines. OTS likes to obsess about whether he will ever see a scoreboard marriage proposal turned down flat in an NFL stadium. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Noriega's Next Stop: France? Sep 5, 2007
His POW status affords him customized living quarters that resemble a condo more than a prison cell, what with its exercise machines, telephone and color TV. If he were treated as a common criminal, says attorney May, "He could be put with violent criminals, where he could be subjected to harsher humiliating treatment, where he could not receive the kind of exercise and fresh air and light that he is entitled to in the U.S." There may be some justice in that. Just not the kind provided by the... (Time.com)
Arthur Jones, 80; his Nautilus machines revolutionized the fitness industry Sep 1, 2007
After selling Nautilus to Texas oilman Travis Ward in 1986, Jones turned his attention to rehabilitating spine and neck injuries, developing new exercise machines through a company called MedX, which he owned until the mid-1990s. Much of that equipment became staples in sports medicine. (Los Angeles Times)
Machines Or Natural Exercise Aug 31, 2007
Are Exercise Machines The Best Alternative For Getting Into Shape ... Today s glitzy exercise machines with their fancy designs have come a long way in terms of appearance, functionality and complexity. (Suite101.com)
Outdoor adventure is good exercise Aug 31, 2007
I'm a fan of elliptical exercise machines that automatically adjust resistance, and stair-climbing machines are excellent if your knees are up to the challenge. At the very least, you owe it to yourself to get out and walk or use a treadmill. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
You really can jump start your metabolism Aug 30, 2007
To make the most of your cardiovascular sessions, if you are using exercise machines, avoid using poor technique, such as leaning on the handrails when using the treadmill or elliptical trainer. Anything that makes the exercise easier reduces the number of calories you could be burning. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Nautilus inventor dies Aug 29, 2007
Jones was particularly proud of his latest invention exercise machines used for rehabilitation purposes by people with spinal cord injuries and back pain, his son said. The success of the Nautilus machines also made Jones wealthy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Southtowns fitness owner buys another Aug 23, 2007
The gym includes a full line of exercise machines, free weights and cardiovascular equipment. The facility will continue its current programs. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
M. Wachid combines art with pedal power Aug 9, 2007
"Aside from being a good way to get around, the bikes can also serve as exercise machines because you still have to push the pedals," said Muchamad Wachid, the owner of Faiz Motor. Wachid, who also works as a civil servant at Yogyakarta State University, communicates with his customers via the telephone to enable him to modify bikes according to their needs. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Weighty Issue Jul 31, 2007
After three weeks at the fitness camp, where kids play dodge ball and kickball, work out on kid-sized exercise machines and spend their afternoons dancing and running relays, Victoria has lost 10 pounds -- and is eager to return next summer. "When she first started going, we were anxiously awaiting to see what her response was -- if she would like it, or if she felt she was there to only work out," her mother said. (Orlando Sentinel)
Ocean Village Two Jul 27, 2007
The gym, though, was a disappointment, mainly because of the number of unsupervised children running wild over the exercise machines. What s wrong with the children s clubs. (Suite101.com)
Home gyms muscle up for in-house work-outs Jul 25, 2007
There's no monthly membership for a home gym, no lines for exercise machines or commute times to the local fitness center ... 8 million in 2000, working out in a home gym, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association in Washington, D.C. They use the term to describe either a designated specialty room or a space with a one or more exercise machines. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Noriega case hinges on judge in Miami Post a comment Jul 24, 2007
Noriega case hinges on judge in Miami - 07/24/2007 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
Home gyms: Convenience that can't be beat Jul 24, 2007
July 24, 2007 There's no monthly membership for a home gym, no lines for exercise machines, no commute to the local fitness center ... The association uses the term to describe either a designated specialty room or a space with a one or more exercise machines. (Newsday -- Health)
Teen fights for a new life Jul 16, 2007
TJ found that he so loved coming to the PAL facilities a ratty basketball court, an immaculate Olympic boxing ring and a few exercise machines he was willing to force himself to live by the rules: No fighting outside of the ring. No cursing in the gym. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lifetime Fitness Opens Doors in Moriarty Jul 13, 2007
"If people wanted to work out at a gym they'd have to drive to Albuquerque." The new gym has a combination of strength training equipment and cardiovascular exercise machines. Leidy, who is certified as a trainer through the National Board of Fitness Examiners, said maintaining good health requires both. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
What's next for Noriega? Jul 9, 2007
Noriega's supporters rallied by his possible return to Panama - 07/09/2007 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
GV exercise expert finds respite in his backyard Jul 8, 2007
Life at Mind to Motion in Madera Plaza is filled with pilates mat routines, exercise machines and therapy, all liberally laced with enthusiasm, hard work and hope. Each day, Thornton and his beautiful wife, Victoria, lead the pack toward physical independence and fitness. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Fitness trends Jul 8, 2007
Use of elliptical trainers, stair climbers, treadmills; free weights, home gyms and abdominal and exercise machines. Table tennis, archery, yoga and darts. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Life begins again for heart-smart nurse Jul 7, 2007
Then, she started going to the Farmington Civic Center and lifted weights and worked out on exercise machines. She did the Firecracker Run in Park Hills and got a coupon for a free week at Better Bodies. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Montrose Memorial Hospital rehabilitation dept. opens new program for cancer patients Jun 25, 2007
Two rooms have been remodeled to hold free weights, exercise machines and massage tables. Mary Genser, a certified cancer exercise specialist and physical therapist who organizes the new program, said she sees the patient two to three times a week for one to two months. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Atlantis returns Jun 24, 2007
To be honest with you, I've never done this before, so I don't really know how everything is going to work out," Williams told reporters in a recent space-to-ground news conference.An avid runner, she worked out constantly on a station treadmill and other outpost exercise machines. She even took part in the Boston Marathon, simultaneously running 26.2 miles while competitors trudged 220 miles below."I think I'll do OK," she said. "I've worked as hard, I think, as anybody can work up here... (Florida Today)
GW Dictionary Jun 21, 2007
Come work on your fitness at a facility with plenty of exercise machines, racquetball and basketball courts, an indoor track and even a pool. Metro: Washington's subway system and your new best friend. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Terror war intrudes in Pakistani valley Jun 17, 2007
But his carloads of equipment, including a satellite dish and exercise machines -- raised suspicions that he was opening a CIA or FBI outpost dedicated to the search for Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda members. When a local legislator voiced the suspicions in Parliament and announced a march to protest the American's presence, Aurdic and a Pakistani colleague left town and the consulate has declined to discuss who they were or what they were doing in Chitral. (Boston Globe)
Shake your way to fitness or brain damage? May 30, 2007
The exercise machines, which use vibrations to tone muscle and get the job done faster, according to promoters, are generating lots of buzz and celebrity use. . (MSNBC -- Health)
JCA's new fitness center is updated and larger May 30, 2007
In one direction is the new 4,500-square-foot fitness center, with row after row of exercise machines. "There are over 100 pieces of equipment in here to do cardiovascular training, exercise, strength training and core training," Feliciano said. (Florida Times-Union)
So spa, so good May 20, 2007
I like to start in the fitness room and spend some time on the various fancy, high-tech exercise machines. There are usually weights, a treadmill, a cycling machine and that strange kind of walking-up-the-stairs device. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Infotainment May 18, 2007
The 15,000 outdoor playground in Berlins Preussen Park has special exercise machines for the elderly plus traditional climbing frames and slides. Renate Zeumer who runs Playfit, the company that designed. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
