Virtual Personal Trainers….. What the???
By Ryan on 24th August, 2007
You’ve heard all the fuss about Wii systems and how there getting people off their butts and exercising. Now there’s the new way to justify your purchase of a PS2 or Xbox as well. With exercise assistnace provided to you buy your own virtual personal trainer. The personal training program http://www.yourselffitness.com/ provides a variety of exercises by enlisting […]
A recent fitness industry article about transfermymembership.com in the United Kingdom.
By Ryan on 23rd August, 2007
Workout Magazine July 2007 The UK’s No1 fitness industry magazine
Written by Mary Ferguson
Mary contacted me at the end of May asking if I would like to have some input to her review about my site www.transfermymembership.com. I’m happy to report that Mary produced a nonbiased review of my site and how I believe it will […]
Gyms in Afghanistan
By Ryan on 20th August, 2007
According to the August issue of Men’s Health magazine the Mr. Afghanistan bodybuilding contest has become the hottest ticket in town…
Since the fall of the Taliban, gyms have opened throughout Kabul. You see them everywhere, tucked into garage-size storefronts beneath huge pieces of plywood. The gyms… stand in the shadow of shattered buildings, beside other […]
Esporta - UK
By Ryan on 18th August, 2007
LONDON (Reuters) - Upmarket fitness chain Esporta, whose parent companies filed for administration, has been approached by a handful of private equity firms in search of a bargain, people familiar the situation said on Thursday. Esporta and administrators Grant Thornton declined to comment.
Syrian-born billionaire Simon Halabi bought Esporta last year for 500 million pounds with […]
Nutrition gone crazy???? The US
By Ryan on 8th August, 2007
Has nutrition gone over the top? This was recently found whilst searching on the net……
Federal Government Mulls Nutrition Labels for Wine
Wineries may be required to list calorie content, carbohydrates, fats, proteins and other information on labels
Laurie Woolever
The federal government put forth last week two proposals that, if passed, would require all alcoholic beverages sold in the United […]
Bannatyne Fitness Acquires Living Well UK News…..
By Ryan on 6th August, 2007
On August 9th 2006, Bannatyne Fitness Ltd acquired the LivingWell Premier Health club chain from the Hilton Hotel UK Group, taking the Bannatynes Health club chain to over 60 locations.
Bally Total Fitness files for Ch. 11
By Ryan on 3rd August, 2007
Bally Total Fitness, one of the country’s largest fitness chains, filed a plan late Tuesday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The plan would reduce its debt by $150 million and bring in $90 million in new capital for investing in some of its 375 clubs nationwide.
Company officials said the […]
Goodlife Health Clubs Set to grow even bigger
By Ryan on 1st August, 2007
Macquarie Leisure is set to become major player in health and fitness market. Macquarie Leisure Trust Group (ASX:MLE) announced on the 31st July 07 the acquisition of the Goodlife Health Club chain (“Goodlife”) of 18 established fitness centres in Australia for A$60 million.
Established in 1998, the Goodlife chain is the dominant branded fitness chain in Queensland […]
Mixed reviews on home gyms….I agree.
By Ryan on 31st July, 2007
Hi,
Just read this current article today and believe it was a good talking point. I have a rough outline of the points and my response at the end and I’m interested in seeing how others may think. Feel welcome to respond.
People who want a private workout whenever they choose are bypassing the health club and […]
Oh, to be a Celebrity - NOT
By rellem on 25th July, 2007
Skinny glamorous celebrities aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. I could be the size 0 they all crave to be too if I had a personal trainer, a personal chef and time to go the gym. The majority of women have too many family and work committments and they put themselves last. One has […]
