Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Fitness News

24 Hour Fitness Launches bodybugg Personal Calorie Management Mobile Web Site

The bodybugg is a personal weight-loss device that gained massive exposure while appearing on NBC’s The Biggest Loser. Now owned and distributed by 24 Hour Fitness, virtually identical devices are sold by BodyMedia directly to customers under the name GoWear Fit.

24 Hour Fitness today announced the release of …

Fitness News: Google Maps Unveils Biking Directions Feature

Last week the world’s largest search engine began offering its satellite-powered mapping technology to cyclists and runners in 150 U.S cities.

According to the press release “This new feature includes step-by-step bicycling directions, bike trails outlined directly on the map, and a new ‘bicycling’ layer that indicates bike trails, bike lanes, …

Fitness News: Regular Exercise Reduces Anxiety by 20 Percent and Improves Quality of Life

A new study appearing in the Archives of Internal Medicine further proves that exercise is directly linked to emotional well-being.

The results of 40 randomized clinical trials of nearly 3,000 patients with varied medical conditions showed that on average patients who worked out regularly reported a 20 …

Fitness News: P90X Workout with Tony Horton Tops 2 Million Customers

You’ve seen the infomercials. You’ve heard celebrities singing its praises. Tony Horton’s P90X has now touched 2 million customers and continues to sell as well in 2010 as when it first exploded on the scene a few years ago. Millions of dollars in marketing and remarkable word of mouth have helped keep the phenomenon alive….

Fitness News: Celebrity Fitness Guru Jillian Michaels Auctions Motorcycle to Help Haiti

Jillian Michaels, who gained prominence in the weight-loss reality series The Biggest Loser, is joining the Haiti relief effort by auctioning off her Yamaha FZ1 motorcycle.

“The current destruction in Haiti is devastating,” says Michaels. “ Haiti holds a special place in my heart and …

Fitness News | Gold’s Gym’s Top 10 Secrets to Keeping New Year’s Fitness Resolutions in 2010

At the dawn of each new year, thousands of Americans resolve to improve their health and fitness. Despite their best efforts, most get sidetracked and never achieve their fitness goals.

Consulting with leading fitness experts and celebrity trainers, Gold’s Gym has put together a “Top …

Fitness News: Nintendo Wii Fit Sales Top 8 Million

The consumer reach of Wii Fit has gone well beyond the typical video player with over 8 million units sold since its launch last year.

Wii Fit Plus, released in October 2009, outsold its predecessor in its first month of release.

The interactive nature of these …

Fitness News: President Obama and 3 NFL players to appear in PSAs during Thanksgiving Day Telecasts

This Thanksgiving while millions of youngsters are watching NFL football games, public service announcements will air promoting Play 60 and United We Serve, encouraging kids to exercise and adults to volunteer in their community.

President Obama and NFL players Troy Polamalu, Drew Brees and DeMarcus Ware will …

Fitness News: Worldwide Survey Predicts Fitness Trends for 2010

According to an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) survey, the top predicted fitness trend for 2010 is the use of experienced and educated fitness professionals, remaining the top trend for the third straight year.

The survey was distributed to ACSM certified health and fitness professionals worldwide …

Fitness News: Regular Moderate Exercise May Help Battle the Flu

New research has shown that regular exercise boosts activity in the ammune system and helps reduce viral attack.

The study, published this week in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, suggests that exercise can reduce the severity of flu systoms and also clear out the virus …