Fitness Industry Dream Team Gains Muscle Mass With Latest Venture - Wall Street Journal (blog)

Fitness Industry Dream Team Gains Muscle Mass With Latest Venture Wall Street Journal (blog) The former owners of Gold's Gym International are joining the founder of 24 Hour Fitness International Inc. to create a fitness dream team that's hoping to pump up the fitness market. Brothers John and Kirk Galiani are joining Mark Mastrov, ... and more »

Calgary fitness partners on a roll with muscle self-massager - Calgary Herald

Calgary fitness partners on a roll with muscle self-massager Calgary Herald Anyone with alignment issues, sore muscles and back pain can benefit from regular use of the Travel Roller. Adam and Arysta have been involved in the fitness world for many years. These top athletes have used their kinesiology degrees, ...

Fitness: Taking a stand at the office - Montreal Gazette

Fitness: Taking a stand at the office Montreal Gazette Researchers believe excessive sitting causes the body to go into a type of “sleep mode,” which shuts down muscle activity and has a negative effect on the body's metabolic functions. Standing, on the other hand, encourages movement, which boosts muscle ... and more »

Well with Michelle: Lifting weights a winner - The News-Press

Well with Michelle: Lifting weights a winner The News-Press For those of you who aren't much into fitness lingo, strength training refers to lifting exercises that use weights or other forms of resistance to build or tone muscle. Different exercises target different muscle groups, and all will improve strength ... and more »

Hanging out with a new fitness style - Edmonton Journal

Hanging out with a new fitness style Edmonton Journal It's a challenging workout, says Dumont, and after a few classes she's already feeling a big difference in her fitness, including tighter tummy muscles. The TRX, which stands for total body resistance exercise, was in-vented by a former American Navy ... and more »