Heart Rate-Monitored Fitness Concept Yields Fit Members, Healthy Franchise Growth at Orangetheory Fitness

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL-- - February may be Heart Health Month, but at Orangetheory Fitness, it's all about the heart 365 days a year.This one-of-a-kind, group personal training interval workout is the first ...

Resistance Band Training Expert Dave Schmitz Makes List of 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness

Resistance Band Training Expert Dave Schmitz Makes List of 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness Health and wellness website Greatist.com has named resistance band training expert Dave Schmitz to its list of the 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness Dave Schmitz is a noted expert in the field of resistance band training. Since starting as a physical therapist, Schmitz has ...

Try a new fitness routine: Crossfit

There's a new fitness trend that's gaining steam.  All over the country, CrossFit fitness facilities are popping up.  CrossFit Lehigh Valley says its membership has doubled since it opened a bigger gym in Hanover Twp., Lehigh Co., six months ago. CrossFit is a unique workout that combines strength, conditioning, and fitness training.  The gym doesn't look like a typical gym.  There aren't rows ...

Life Time Fitness Acquires Atlanta-Based Racquet Club of the South

Life Time Fitness, Inc. , The Healthy Way of Life Company, announced that it has acquired Atlanta, Georgia-based Racquet Club of the South . The Company’s acquisition of RCS expands its tennis operations to 158 courts and 211 Certified Tennis Professionals nationwide.

Fitness training rules

Before starting a training plan, you need to be aware of a number of exercise rules to ensure you are on the right path to fitness success. From getting enough rest through to developing a fitness routine, here's the realbuzz.com guide to following the key rules of exercise planning.