MILWAUKEE, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Presenting sponsor BMO Harris Bank invites the community to celebrate the "SOLD OUT" Summerfest Rock 'n Sole Run with the event's Health & Fitness Expo and a race day full of activities for runners, friends and family.

Visitors of the two-day Health & Fitness Expo can drop by the BMO Harris Bank booth to join the bank's mascot Hubert the Lion in making good luck banners and signs to cheer on the runners. Summerfest Rock 'n Sole Run participants can also visit the booth to pick up a complimentary pair of runner socks for race day.

The Expo will feature speakers from Summerfest, the Performance Running Outfitters Pace Team, Froedtert & Medical College Sports Medicine Center and other organizations.

"BMO has a long history of sponsoring successful runs, both in the U.S. and Canada, so this was a natural extension of M&I's many years of support," said Brad Chapin, Executive Vice President, Personal Banking, BMO Harris Bank. "Both runners and visitors alike are welcome at this year's Health & Fitness Expo -- a new and vibrant event that is sure to jump start another great Summerfest season!"

The Expo and packet pick-up will take place on June 21 from 4pm to 8pm and June 22 from 11am to 9pm at the Italian Community Center at 631 East Chicago Street in Milwaukee. The Summerfest Rock 'n Sole Run takes place Saturday, June 23.

Many new additions were made to this year's Summerfest Rock 'n Sole Run including changes in race distances and live entertainment at various points throughout the courses.

Visit the official Summerfest Rock 'n Sole Run website for more information.

About BMO Harris Bank

Based in Chicago, BMO Harris Bank N.A. provides a broad range of personal banking products and solutions through over 650 branches and approximately 1,350 ATMs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nevada, Arizona and Florida. BMO Harris Bank's commercial banking team provides a combination of sector expertise, local knowledge and mid-market focus throughout the U.S.Deposit and loan products and services provided by BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC. BMO Harris Bank(SM) is a trade name used by BMO Harris Bank N.A.BMO Harris Bank is part of BMO Financial Group, a North American financial organization with 1,600 branches, and a retail deposit base of approximately $180 billion.

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Around town

Health & Fitness Expo: Exhibits of running gear, sports apparel, health and nutrition products, and information; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, CenturyLink Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; free (runrocknroll.competitor.com).

Capitol Hill Pride Festival: Community festival celebrating diversity and community pride with music, food, entertainment, vendors, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Broadway between Denny Street and Roy Street, Seattle (206-465-9601 or http://www.capitolhillpridefestival.info).

Bellevue Strawberry Festival: Entertainment, carnival games, bounce toys, strawberry shortcake eating contest, rock climbing wall, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; Auto Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Crossroads Park, 16000 N.E. 10th St., Bellevue (www.bellevuestrawberryfestival.org).

At the movies

"Brave": Pixar's tale of a princess in ancient Scotland features the voices of Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Kevin McKidd and Craig Ferguson. It has midnight previews Thursday, and opens Friday at several theaters (at many in 3D).

"Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter": This historical/fantasy mashup (with a screenplay by Seth Grahame-Smith, based on his novel) pits our 16th president against the undead. It also has midnight previews Thursday, and opens Friday at several theaters (at many in 3D).

"Grassroots": Jason Biggs and Joel David Moore star in Stephen Gyllenhaal's political comedy about a journalist who becomes campaign manager to a Seattle City Council candidate. It opens Friday at the Harvard Exit.

"Seeking a Friend for the End of the World": This comedy/drama about the end of the world concerns an insurance man (Steve Carell) and his upstairs neighbor (Keira Knightly). It also has midnight previews Thursday and opens Friday at several theaters.

"I Wish": A drama from director Hirokazu Kore-eda about a 12-year-old who lives with his mother and grandparents in a small town in Japan. It opens Friday at the Varsity Theatre.

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19-06-2012 17:49 The Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games announced Samsung's support of the Ready, Set, Gold! (RSG!) program in the Los Angeles Unified School District. RSG! is a legacy program of the Los Angeles bid for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games and is designed to motivate children to set and reach their goals, primarily in the areas of health and fitness in order to combat childhood obesity and diabetes. The program combines the excitement of the Olympics, the importance of goal setting and true American heroes -- Olympians and Paralympians. Support for RSG! is part of Samsung Hope for Children, the company's corporate social responsibility platform dedicated to helping children around three key pillars of health, education, and sustainability. Through Hope for Children, Samsung helps raise awareness and support for deserving foundations, hospitals, and schools. To learn more about Samsung Hope for Children, visit

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Fitness First has secured approval for its CVA plan

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 3:44 PM

HEALTH clubs group Fitness First was thrown a lifeline today as creditors waved through a last-ditch bid to tackle its burgeoning debt pile.

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The chain, which employs 1,500 staff in the UK, secured backing for a company voluntary arrangement (CVA), which will allow an overhaul of the companys leases to go ahead.

The restructuring will see 67 of the companys 147 gyms in the UK transferred to other operators within the next six months and in the meantime rent on these gyms will be reduced to 55%. Remaining clubs will continue to operate under the Fitness First brand.

Fitness First, which has around dozen gyms in the East of England, at locations including Colchester and Chelmsford, recently secured a deal with most of its lenders to convert debt into equity, but this is dependent on the CVA being agreed in three weeks.

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CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - June 20, 2012) - On Saturday, June 23 World Health is hosting a Summer Fitness Party in the Park with all proceeds benefitting the Alberta Cancer Foundation. The day begins at 9 a.m. at Shouldice Park in Calgary and William Hawrelak Park in Edmonton.

This fun workout is open to everyone and great for any fitness level. Bring the kids to kick off the morning of sunshine and sweat with Zumbatomic (Zumba for kids) followed by Zumba, Bootcamp and Breathe. Tickets can be purchased at any of the 17 World Health locations at front reception, or at the Park on June 23 in exchange for a $20 charitable donation.

Join World Health in celebrating summer fitness and healthy living while supporting cancer research. Visit worldhealth.ca for more information.

Summer Fitness Party in the Park Schedule:

9:30 - 10:00am: ZUMBATOMIC (Zumba for Kids)

10:00 - 11:15am: ZUMBA

10:00 - 11:00am: Bootcamp

11:15 - 11:45am: Breathe

About World Health

World Health has been inspiring Albertans to live a healthy and active lifestyle for 28 years. With 17 locations throughout Calgary and Edmonton, World Health has the most convenient health club facilities offering flexible membership options, dynamic Group Exercise classes and Personal Training. World Health is committed to member success through their Service Guarantee, which ensures every member is assisted step-by-step until they are comfortable following their individualized program independently. For more information, visit worldhealth.ca.

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NEW YORK, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rodale Inc. today announced the launch of Men's Health Bulgaria in partnership with Sanoma Bliasak, launching with the May 2012 issue. This announcement brings the number of global Men's Health editions to 40, spanning 45 countries.

Sanoma Bliasak Bulgaria is a business of Sanoma Media Russia & CEE (SMRCEE). SMRCEE is part of Sanoma and responsible for the activities of Sanoma's media in central, east and southeast Europe; the company is the publisher of the Russian, Ukrainian, and Romanian editions of Men's Health. Sanoma is a strong European media group operating in diverse fields of media in over 20 countries.

"We're thrilled to be furthering our relationship with Sanoma Media through the launch of Men's Health Bulgaria with Sonoma Bliasak," said Rob Novick, Senior Vice President, Rodale International. "We foresee terrific growth potential for the Men's Health brand in Bulgaria and feel confident that the title's unparalleled service journalism and lifestyle coverage will resonate well in this market."

Men's Health is the go-to source for guys seeking the latest information and expert advice in their pursuit of a healthy and active lifestyle. Published 10 times a year in the U.S. by Rodale, Men's Health is the best-selling men's magazine on newsstands and providesits readers withup-to-the-minute information on health, fitness, style, nutrition, relationships, travel, technology and finance. Men's Healthis also the largest men's lifestyle magazine brand in the world, offering a host of apps for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry subscribers, as well as branded books, eBooks and microsites. The magazine has garnered numerous industry accolades, winning National Magazine Awards in the general excellence and personal service categories as well as being deemed by Media Industry Newsletter as the "#1 Most Notable Magazine Launch of the Last 25 Years." Men's Health has also made several appearances on Advertising Age's "A-List" and Adweek's "Hot List."

About Rodale Inc.

Rodale is a global lifestyle company with a mission to inspire and enable people to improve their lives and the world around them. Through a broad portfolio of leading media properties, Rodale reaches more than 70 million people around the world through multiple distribution channels, including magazines, books, online, mobile, e-commerce, direct-to-consumer and video. Rodale publishes some of the best-known health and wellness lifestyle magazines, including Men's Health, Prevention, Women's Health, Runner's World, Bicycling, Running Times and Organic Gardening, and is one of the largest independent book publishers in the United States with a collection of bestselling titles including Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth, The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite, Eat This, Not That! and Flat Belly Diet. The company is also widely regarded as a digital leader in the areas of health and fitness and has launched three digital propertiesFitbie.com and YouTube channels 3V and Tasted. Rodale continues to expand its reach through an ever growing list of award winning mobile applications and partnerships, and is a leader in direct-response marketing with more than 27 million active customers in its database. To learn more about Rodale, visit http://www.rodaleinc.com.

Contact Bethridge Toovell 212-573-0214 bethridge.toovell@rodale.com

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TEMPLE, Texas, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Scott & White Health Plan, a division of Scott & White Healthcare, announced today the appointment of Scott Dickison as chief financial officer (CFO) of the 240,000+-member health insurance provider.

Dickison, a health care executive with extensive experience in managed care organizations, joins the Health Plan team during an important juncture in the industry.

"Scott & White Health Plan can impact the overall well-being of our service area through our focus on the resources promoting fitness and disease prevention, in addition to providing access to quality medical care," said Allan Einboden, chief executive officer of Scott & White Health Plan. "Scott is representative of leadership that understands how Scott & White can deliver care like no other integrated health system to build healthier communities."

Formerly CFO for Renown Health-Hometown Health in Nevada, Dickison has a history of building strong working relationships with business and clinical stakeholders. His background includes vice president posts with Geisinger Health System and experience in financial decision support, regulatory affairs/ implementation and planning and financial analysis with Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente.

Dickison is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, and has a Master of Business Administration degree in finance/accounting from The College of William and Mary.

About Scott & White Health Plan (swhp.org)

Scott & White Health Plan (SWHP) began operations in January 1982 as a not-for-profit Health Plan.The SWHP service area covers71 counties (across all products) and delivershealth care to more than 240,000 members in central, east and west Texas. SWHP contracts with more than 2,400 physicians and28 hospitals, and is a key component of the Scott & White Healthcare system.

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18-06-2012 02:02 Blackwood Fitness Personal Trainer The Leader in Health & Fitness at Affordable Prices Blackwood Fitness is a family-owned and operated health and fitness facility in Blackwood, Adelaide. South Australia. Our friendly staff has been helping thousands of people realize their health and fitness potential by providing state-of-the-art equipment and personal training at affordable prices. Today, our 3500 square foot club has expanded to offer the latest and best exercise equipment including the latest Cardio Vascular Equipment, Free Weights, Nautilus Equipment and recently refurbished male & female change rooms. We have over 100 classes on our timetable including RPM, Body ATTACK, Body PUMP, Body STEP, Body COMBAT, Aqua Aerobics, mature age classes, mind and body classes and a huge variety of freestyle classes. Our member amenities are among the best in the country. We offer innovative group exercise classes seven days a week, personal training, child care, a coffee bar, and much, much, more. Here at Blackwood Fitness, our trained and knowledgeable staff are dedicated to helping you achieve all of your health and fitness goals. To help first-time members get started, we offer a complimentary consultation with a personal trainer. No matter your fitness level, your personal trainer will collaborate with you to develop a customized program that meets your unique needs and will help you reach your goals FAST!

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Latest studies show that lesser exercise volume will lead to favourable fitness and weight control results, as opposed to over-training or spending longer workout hours.

Aside from the written facts, stories from successful weight maintainers can always attest to the short and long-term benefits of how moderate training will positively affect ones lifestyle, and how over-exercising can lead to performance, recovery and weight issues.

A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology shows that long-time runners improved their running performance, health status and emotional well-being after a 50-per cent reduction in their total training over the span of seven weeks.

They followed a 10-20-30 training concept, a programme that can be completed in 20-30 minutes including warm-up. While the programme consists of varying intensities, rest periods and shorter workout duration (20-30 minutes), individuals with different fitness levels and exercise backgrounds can perform this type of training.

The 10-20-30 concept

Start with a 1-km warm-up at low intensity.

Perform 3-4 blocks of 5 minutes running, interspersed with 2 minutes rest.

Each block consists of 5 consecutive 1-minute intervals divided into 30 seconds of low-intensity run, 20 seconds of moderate-intensity run and 10 seconds of near maximal-intensity run.

Over-exercising is counterproductive to a workout lifestyle that can be sustained long-term because your body fails to adjust and recover in response to the huge load that you give to your body. The longer and the more intense the workout, the more time the body needs to recover. This can take several days, weeks or even months, depending on the individuals response to the training load.

This is primarily the reason you cannot join all the run and/or triathlon races every week and exert a race pace effort, especially if you are not a professional athlete. The shorter recovery time you need, the more frequently you can work out, the more calories you burn, because you might just need a day or two of rest per week.

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