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As an extension to the gym services offered by Family Fitness, course instructor Amy Siefken announced that a Body Pump Class will be offered Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Former exotic dancer Jennifer Bourland and Debbie Faaaliga opened PlayfulPole, a gym at Alma School and Guadalupe roads that teaches women to pole dance in a workout that mixes fitness and exotic dancing. It's a safe place for women to express themselves, they said.

Casey Stoner may have been fast in Friday practice for the US Grand Prix, but the MotoGP title contender is already facing a fitness battle.

Ontario-based GoodLife Fitness has taken over the Vic West gym operated by Bala Fitness and Lifestyle Club Inc. until this week, when members arrived to find the doors locked.

MADISON – When Ward Haefelein of Madison returned to his senior fitness class at the Madison Area YMCA on April 15, he was met with a standing ovation.

MADISON - The Madison Area YMCA is offering a “Summer Fun Fitness Challenge” to all its members, non-members, and YMCA staff to help everyone move more, eat healthier - and win prizes.

In March, Jordan Hospital closed its physical therapy office at Jordan Fitness in Halifax, after 10 years in the location.

By voice-activated exercise company. Voice-activated exercise specialist VPT Technologies has been spotted trademarking the names Fitness Hero and Workout Hero. Siliconera laid eyes on the patent, which mentions "a web-based videogame system to connect all users in a safe and secure global network". Phrases like "align the various markets" and "synergistic" are thrown in almost for fun. Read ...

Fitness club chain Oz Fitness Inc., of Spokane, says it has bought West Plains Fitness, near Airway Heights, and will operate it under the Oz Fitness name.

By Oct. 1, Portage's Fitness First will become Anytime Fitness.