SOME 180 people sweated it out during a two-hour aerobics competition at the Sunshine Square banquet hall in Penang.

Penang Fitness Association chairman Jeorge Subramaniam said it was the first time that the event was held at an indoor hall.

This is a new experience for the aerobics enthusiasts.

We decided to hold the contest at an air-conditioned hall instead of outdoors to avoid the blazing sun, he said.

He noted that having an indoor aerobics session was convenient because of the hot weather.

Jointly organised by Bayan Baru Rukun Tetangga, Sunshine Square and supported by Pantai Jerejak Barisan Nasional coordinator Wong Mun Hoe, the annual event is aimed at testing the endurance and fitness level of participants.

The competition was divided into six age categories ranging from 35 and below as well as 60 and above.

A total of 31 winners from all the categories were judged based on the fast pace of their movements and their endurance.

The winners were awarded trophies for their efforts.

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Lululemon's head of products is out after last month's see-through yoga pants fiasco.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney)

Vancouver-based Lululemon Athletica (LULU)said Wednesday that Sheree Waterson, its chief product officer, will step down on April 15 after five years at the company.

Waterson's exit comes quickly on the heels of the company's large recall of Lululemon's popular black yoga pants last month.

The pants were recalled because they were unintentionally see-through. The defective product represented 17% of all women's yoga pants sold in Lululemon stores, and prompted a shortage of the pants.

Last month, the retailer warned that the recall would significantly hurt its financial results. The company, expected to report first-quarter results in June, said same-store sales are projected to increase 5% to 8% in the period, down from its earlier forecast for a gain of 11%.

"We appreciate the many contributions that Sheree made during her time with Lululemon, particularly in the area of design," Lululemon's CEO Christine Day, said in a statement.

First Published: April 4, 2013: 9:02 AM ET

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