
Forget Resolutions! Life Time Fitness Mississauga Opens Doors to Everyone Ready to Make a Healthy Commitment Jan. 1 to 4
Third Annual Commitment Day Fun Walk/Run set for 10 a.m. on Jan. 1 at Life Time Athletic Mississauga; Plus four day Commitment Festival offers entertaining and engaging events and workshops for all ages and abilities
Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: LTM):
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New Year’s Resolutions: We all know they’re going to happen yet only 8% who make them actually keep them. As Jan. 1 approaches, Life Time says enough with the failed resolutions, and is inviting everyone to make their health a priority in 2015 by opening its doors to the first-ever Commitment Day Festival – four days of complimentary fun, engaging and invigorating activities for all ages. The Festival is open to the public, including non-members who register online for the guest list anytime through Jan. 4. |
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Highlights Include: | ||
• Commitment Day 5K Fun Run will start off the celebration at 10 a.m. on Jan. 1 with hundreds of people all ages participating. This 5K great outdoors tradition will be hosted at Life Time Athletic Mississauga. Registration is open now through race day at commitmentday.com/Ontario. For those who prefer the great indoors, Life Time will have several activities taking place to mark your commitment to 2015. |
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• Daily Fit Talks and Workout Workshops to know, nourish and move your body for optimal results like “How to Break Up with Sugar” and using TRX straps to get a full-body workout. |
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• Group Fitness & Training Events featuring top Signature group fitness classes and sessions with top instructors. |
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• Featured All Club Events including Alpha Training, a Yoga Commitment Jam and an Indoor Tri powered by IRONMAN® with a chance to win a 2015 IRONMAN entry. |
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• Family Fun Events engaging the whole family with gym activities and an indoor pool party. |
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• Evening Celebrations with LifeCafe happy hours and social cycles in our cycle studios. |
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WHEN/ |
Jan. 1 to 4: Commitment Day Festival |
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WHERE: |
Jan. 1: 10 a.m.: Commitment Day 5K |
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Life Time Athletic Mississauga 3055 Pepper Mill Ct., Mississauga, ON L5L4X5 |
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STORY IDEAS: |
- Human interest—how making a commitment has changed the lives of local residents |
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- Tips for success in 2015—know it, nourish it and move it |
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- Exercising in the elements—tips and gear for exercising outdoors |
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- Anyone can try a Tri—what to know and how to start with an Indoor Tri |
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- Creating family committed to fitness—ideas for getting your family moving |
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- Joining a health club for the New Year? What to look for to ensure success | ||
RESOLUTION |
- Every year 45% of Americans make resolutions yet only 8% achieve them. |
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STATISTICS |
- Top resolutions: lose weight, get organized, spend less/save more, enjoy life more, be more fit |
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- Quit smoking | ||
- 39% of people in their twenties keep resolutions/14% of people over 50 achieve their resolutions | ||
Source: University of Scranton. Journal of Clinical Psychology |
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Media are invited to attend the Commitment Day 5K Fun Run and any of the Commitment Day Festival activities. |
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A Life Time expert can be available anytime for taped or live interviews. Please contact Amy Henderson at 952.229.7721 (office) or 612.207.8139 (cell) or by email at ahenderson2@lifetimefitness.com. |
Life Time Fitness, Inc.
Amy Henderson, 952-229-7721
612-207-8139
(cell)
ahenderson2@lifetimefitness.com
Source: Life Time Fitness, Inc.
Released December 19, 2014