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FitLinxx, a provider of health and wellness technology that motivates people to live actively and improve their well-being, today announced that Thomas Blackadar, chief technology officer, has been elected to the Fitness Industry Technology Council (FIT-C) Board of Directors, which was formed earlier in 2012.

FIT-C was established as a non-profit membership organization focused on growing the fitness industry, improving the fitness user experience and maturing the collection of real-time wellness data through the creation of interoperability standards for technology-based fitness devices.

With this leadership position within the FIT-C, FitLinxx now participates in four associations committed to fitness and wellness programs and to the development of healthier lives, including Continua Health Alliance, Fitness Industry Association, IHRSA and FIT-C.

The members of FIT-C are working to build or improve several important technology standards for the fitness industry. Among initial work areas are the following:

According to Blackadar, FitLinxx has been focused on extracting and making exercise data accessible and informative since the companys inception. Tracking exercise performance interactively can help participants get better results and stay motivated to adhere to their programs. With FIT-C, we can work as an industry so organizations can help people obtain more and better health and wellness results. We are excited to work as part of FIT-C so that consumers garner value from data, including employer incentive programs, gaming and social networking. The goal is to provide the fitness industry with updated standards and technology.

FitLinxx offers an exercise workout tracking system called FitLinxx Professional that attaches directly to fitness equipment, adding an extraordinary intelligent dimension to the workout experience. The system guides members through their program and provides interactive feedback that helps them adopt exercise habits to achieve their health, wellness and fitness goals. By offering members a more engaging workout experience, fitness facilities attract new members, increase referrals and promote fitness adherence.

More information about FITC-C membership is available at http://www.fit-c.org/membership/.

About FitLinxx (www.FitLinxx.com)

FitLinxx develops patented health and wellness technology that motivates people to live actively and improve their well-being. Sold exclusively through partners to businesses, its wireless activity monitors, health devices and software make it easy for people to accurately track and measure daily activity levels and health indicators like weight and blood pressure. In addition, its fitness facility solution helps members adopt exercise habits that achieve health, wellness and fitness goals.

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How often do you look at yourself in the mirror and think one of the following: "I really could stand to lose a few pounds", "why do these pants look and feel tighter on me than they did a few weeks ago?" or the classic (and one I'm really guilty of) "geez, I feel older than I am"? Those are questions and problems local entrepreneur, and co-owner of Sustainable Health Choices, Kammaleathahh Livingstone, wants to help you with. I met Kammaleathahh a few months ago when I was in the thick of writing these articles on local entrepreneurs and was looking forward to sitting down with her, getting some advice on how to get back into shape, and get going. Then I got a new job, got consumed with it, and let everything else fall by the wayside, including my health choices. Luckily for me, Kammaleathahh reached back out to me about writing the article and we recently got together once again...someone out there really must be looking out for me.

Originally from Louisville, Kammaleathahh met her business partner, Miriam Biber, while in school in North Carolina. Miriam, whose expertise is health counseling and education around the issues of nutrition, cooking, and their relationship to our overall connection to our health, and Kammaleathahh, whose areas of expertise revolve around massage and bodywork, began sharing ideas with each other and trading services, and the idea for a partnership took off from there. Sustainable Health Choices began in Greensboro, North Carolina in 2007. In 2011 Kammaleathahh returned to her Louisville home, and now the ladies work out of both cities. The goal of their company is to not just treat symptoms or issues you may have, but to help you find the root of those issues and help you eliminate it through giving you the skills to be aware of how your daily choices impact your health...mind, body, and spiritual. We all know, or should know, that things like diet and exercise can help prevent certain medical ailments like heart attacks, etc., but it goes so far beyond that. Did you know that a tight muscle in your foot can affect other muscles in your body? Kammaleathahh is trained to know how the body interconnects and wants to share that knowledge with her clients so they have more tools to keep themselves healthy.

I recently had my first session with Kammaleathahh and during her initial body assessment she found that the muscles around my ribs were tight and were pulling my torso. After some massage and acupressure not only did I feel better, but when I stood up I actually did feel stretched out and taller...like my posture had been elongated. I highly suggest Louisville support this local entrepreneur. Sustainable Health Choices is not a company that is about making it's founders rich, it is a company that is about making it's communities, and the people within them, richer by giving them control over their own health.

From Kammaleathahh's website:

"I am a Kentucky and North Carolina licensed massage and bodywork therapist. My work is centered in compassion, safety, and relief as I believe this is the foundation of high quality health care. My job is to help alleviate your pain and the imbalances in your soft tissue through myofascial release and other therapeutic techniques. As a Sustainable Health Choices practitioner I want to offer services that truly support people and larger communities to live in a more harmonious, cooperative, and vibrant world."

You can learn more about Sustainable Health Choices, what they do, and what they're about at http://www.sustainablehealthchoices.com. You can also learn more about Kammaleathahh's massage therapy at shcmassage.com and contact her directly at 502.265.5849 or Klivingstone@shcmassage.com

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Power training has become increasingly popular among the general training population.

Power is defined as work divided by time, or the speed at which you can do a particular task. In contrast, strength is the amount of force you can generate at a specific force, and power is how fast you can generate that force. A very heavy deadlift is an example for max strength; a heavy load moving slowly. Throwing a baseball is more of a power exercise; moving something relative light very fast. Both are important for athletic performance and daily living.

For athletes, the need for speed and power is arguably more important than max strength, and is so for the general population as well. It is even more important as people age.

As people age, they lose muscle mass and strength; however, people lose power at a higher rate. This is problematic because many daily activities, such as climbing up stairs and jumping over a puddle, require power. In fact, most of my clients are amazed by how difficult power training can be sometimes. Activities like simply jumping with both feet can be quite challenging, as many people haven't tried to jump in years, if not longer. If you don't use it, you lose it.

An effective way to increase power and add some fun and variety into your training program is to add plyometrics. Plyometric exercise is defined as a quick powerful movement that rapidly stretches then shortens a muscle group. Jumping up and down with minimal ground contact time is an example.

Plyometrics work by using the body's energy like a spring. When a person lands from a jump they store some energy in the muscle, like a spring being coiled together. If the person can then jump up again with minimal ground contact time, they can get an extra jolt of energy, like a spring being uncoiled rapidly.

Plyometrics are more of an advanced example of power training and are not for everyone. According to the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the athlete should possess basic levels of strength, speed and balance before adding plyometrics to their training program. Athletes should have a maximum squat of a least 1.5 times his or her body weight and bench press at least their body weight. They should be able to squat and bench press 60 percent of their body weight in five seconds or less. Finally, the athlete must be able to stand on one leg for 30 seconds without falling. People weighing over 220 pounds should be careful as they may be at an increased risk of injury attempting plyometrics. Many people are not used to this type of training and it should be incorporated gradually to avoid injures.

A basic power move I like to have my clients perform is a medicine ball toss. It is easy to teach, the risk of injury is rather low, and most importantly it is kind of fun. If you have the space and a medicine ball, one can chest-pass the ball to work on upper body power, jump over it, for lower body power and then slam it into the group, to work the anger out.

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Kyler Crouse, BS, CSCS is a personal fitness coach at Sierra Athletic Club and in the homes of clients in the greater Lake Tahoe area. Visit http://www.KCstrength.com for more info.

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Intro: For the past 25 years, the number of people ages 65-69 in the workforce has gone up a whopping 74 percent. If that trend keeps climbing you might be asking yourself if you'll ever get to retire. Well, there's no doubt the retirement landscape has changed, but it's still a viable option if you prepare yourself for the new realities.

Reality number one is that you must be more self-reliant and take more personal responsibility for your retirement. That means saving earlier and saving more.

Take SOT: Greg McBride, Senior Financial Analyst

"The game has changed. The burden is increasingly on us as individuals to save for our own retirement, so aim to save 15% of your income specifically for retirement. And the sooner you get to that threshold, the better."

Continue VO: Another reality is to have a back-up plan. Chances are you'll need more money in retirement than you realize ... so just participating in a 401(k) still might not be enough. Supplementing your retirement with a Roth IRA can boost your retirement savings, while providing flexibility to withdrawal money tax-free in retirement ... since you already paid the tax when you made the contribution in your working years.

Take SOT: "Anyone with earned income is eligible to contribute to an IRA. Even a stay-at-home spouse or someone without their own income can still contribute based upon household earnings."

Working longer may not only helps finances, but sharpness of mind, too. Postponing collection of Social Security from 62 to 70 can mean a 76 percent increase in benefits. Plus, studies by the American Economic Association have shown that staying in the labor force in your later years also helps with cognitive function of the brain ... use it or lose it! Another jarring reality? Even those who diligently save face staggering health care costs. Medicare doesn't cover everything, in fact the average 65-year-old couple will spend 260,000 on out-of-pocket healthcare during their retirement years, according to Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.

Bottom line: Save more, save earlier and be prepared to work longer. To learn more about funding your retirement, just visit the retirement tab at Bankrate.com. I'm Kristin Arnold.

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ATLANTA, July 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Jack Albertson, a leader in retirement planning seminars and popular radio talk show host, unveiled a new website designed to help Georgia retirees understand the basics behind retirement planning. BestRetirementGuy.com offers pre-retirees and retirees free educational videos and a list of important retirement terms defined.

Heralded as "The Retirement Guy," Albertson has been offering Georgians retirement information, estate planning, retirement income planning, taxes, and investment services for over 21 years. The launch of his website marks a new era in retirement information, giving members a free and accessible orientation on the basics of retirement annuities, the benefits and drawback of each classification, and even strategies behind retirement investing.

The Fox Business featured author launched the site to help Georgians make the most of their retirement funds. "With all the bumps in the road throughout your retirement years, it is vital that you map out a retirement strategy to minimize taxes, guarantee income, fight inflation, increase your purchasing power and protect your nest egg," says Albertson. He hopes his website gives pre-retirees and retirees critical information they need to plan ahead.

Rusty Humphries, a nationally-syndicated news talk host in Atlanta, supports Albertson's mission to help Georgians reach their retirement goals, "We all plan to start saving for retirement 'one day,' but getting past the jargon and details is hard. Jack makes it easy to understand so that anyone can start his retirement plan and actually know what's going on in their financial statement each month."

Signing up is free and the first step to accessing the informational videos on http://www.BestRetirementGuy.com. From there, visitors can learn more about the specifics of retirement account types, forms of interest, and more by checking out the retirement glossary.

Jack Albertson helps Georgia families and individuals realize and fulfill their retirement goals through Albertson Financial. Working with pre-retirees and retirees for over two decades, Albertson and his staff pride themselves on both protecting and growing client assets. An often called-upon key speaker for college and university events, he has also served as a retirement planning seminar trainer and leader. Albertson was honored with the National Leadership Award in 2003 and is the honorary chairman of the National Business Advisory Council.

Media Contact: Jennifer Albertson 770-641-7771

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SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Watching the Olympic Games can help motivate people to pursue their personal fitness goals, a new club member poll by 24 Hour Fitness suggests. As a proud official sponsor of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and Official Fitness Center Sponsor of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams, 24 Hour Fitness recently polled more than 400 of its members to learn their opinion toward and the effects of the Olympic Games on members fitness lifestyles.

According to the poll, a majority of 24 Hour Fitness members are motivated by the Olympic Games (89 percent) and often turn their inspiration into action, giving their fitness routines a boost. The most popular ways the Olympics Games motivate members include:

The poll also found members are more often inspired when they have insight into an athletes personal journey to the Olympic Games. A majority of respondents (71 percent) find personal stories about Olympic athletes overcoming hardship especially motivating. And, if given an opportunity to have a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Olympic Games, many would prefer to see an athletes warm-up and training routines, rather than other high-profile, restricted-access events such as medal ceremonies or life in the Olympic Village.

As the Olympic Games draw near, 24 Hour Fitness members, guests and fanswill have a chance to experience how U.S. Olympic athletes train. Proudly partnering with three U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes, known as Team 24 Hour Fitness Athletes, the company will release fitness tips and exclusive signature workouts developed by the elite team, which includes water polo player Tony Azevedo (2008 Olympic silver medalist), Paralympic track & field athlete April Holmes (2004 bronze medalist and 2008 gold medalist) and beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh (2004 and 2008 Olympic gold medalist). Also joining Team 24 Hour Fitness, is 24 Hour Fitness employee and USA Track & Field athlete, Rubin Williams.

The signature workouts, designed to demonstrate what it takes to train like an Olympic athlete and inspire others to achieve their own unique fitness goals, will be made available at 24hourfitness.com/goteamusa. Additionally, 24 Hour Fitness clubs across the nation are offering Team USA Boot Camps, inspired by the training routines of U.S. Olympic athletes now through Aug. 3.

We have been a United States Olympic Committee sponsor since the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games, and through our research we know that the Olympic Games motivate our members to live healthier and exercise more, said Carl Liebert, president and chief executive officer, 24 Hour Fitness. We are proud that our sponsorship not only supports hundreds of Olympic athletes and hopefuls, but also provides our nearly 4 million members with inspiration to reach their own fitness goals.

As an official Olympic sponsor of Team USA, 24 Hour Fitness also worked closely with the USOC to design and outfit the High Performance Training Center (HPTC) a state-of-the-art training facility located in East London where hundreds of our nations top athletes will train and prepare to compete for the gold. 24 Hour Fitness selected 27 of its employees to serve as Fitness Ambassadors to staff the HPTC in support of Team USA.

To learn more about 24 Hour Fitness, its U.S. Olympic Team sponsorship and to view the Team 24 Hour Fitness Athlete Signature Workouts, visit 24hourfitness.com.

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Boulder, CO (PRWEB) July 17, 2012

As a psychotherapist, professional coach, spiritual guide, and business woman, Heather Hans has transformed her life on every level. She now partners with clients who are serious about success and confirms that anything is possible, but only for those who are highly motivated, creative, brave, astute, and are driven by a desire to contribute to the world.

Having it all is achievable. Obtaining success and the life of your dreams is a step-by-step process, each piece building on itself, which takes time, dedication, and full responsibility for one's life.

If youre someone who wants big success in your life, try Heathers five tips:

1.You must believe. Our thoughts are the beginning of our desires manifested. All successes that you have already achieved are a result of your belief that you could do it. Once you have this belief, there are other steps you must follow, but unlimited belief is foundation of it all.

2.Build a foundation of health. Develop a healthy mind, body, and soul as a foundation for all great success. A wide variety of professionals and self-help resources are necessary in this endeavor. You play the biggest role in these efforts, however, so you must be diligent in your efforts and trust your instincts.

3.Determine your deepest desires. Your diligence and the laws of energy will work in your favor once you become certain of your goals. The key is to select the goals that are truly in line with your values. Goals that are rooted in love and betterment of the world are most likely to be supported by the universe and achieved.

4.Develop a business mind and be brave. Goals are achieved through plans, action, organization, seizing of opportunities, and results. Intentions alone will not create success. Also, learn to dismiss the many voices that will try to sabotage your success and criticize your big dreams. Having courage does not mean that you are not scared of the unknown. It means, even though you are scared, you persevere anyway. And remember, any gate or door that closes on you, a more enchanting one will open a few steps up.

5.Have fun and let your inner child shine! The process of fulfilling your dreams canvas with you as the artist. When you have fun with it, you relax, and when you relax, you have renewed energy and are inspired with creative ideas and solutions. Plus, enjoying life is the biggest success of all.

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CHICAGO, July 17, 2012 ThoughtWorks, Inc.(www.thoughtworks.com), the global leader in custom software development services, today announced it was named one of "Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For," by the National Association of Business Resources (NABR). ThoughtWorks employs more than 200 of the brightest software and IT professionals out of its Chicago headquarters, with an additional 1,800 employees ("ThoughtWorkers") working from offices around the globe. The company continues to add people and is a highly sought-after technology employer due to its cutting-edge technology development, opportunity for both personal and professional growth, and corporate culture built upon Attitude, Aptitude and Integrity.

Recognized companies will be honored at a symposium and awards luncheon on Mon., Aug. 20, 2012 at the Chicago Oak Brook Marriott. To learn more, please visit (http://www.101bestandbrightest.com/winners).

"Creating a stimulating and challenging work environment helps attract outstanding people that share our passion to change the world for the better, whether that's through our social justice efforts or revolutionizing software development and deployment for enterprise IT," said Craig Gorsline, managing director for the Americas. "The fact that we were rated in the 80th percentile or higher on parameters such as: Employee Engagement and Retention, Employee Education and Development and Diversity and Inclusion is very satisfying."

The selection of the 2012 "Best and Brightest" companies is a result of an independent research firm that evaluates each company's entry in the following categories: Benefits and Employee Solutions; Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention; Employee Education and Development; Recruitment, Selection and Orientation; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Diversity and Inclusion; Work-Life Balance; Community Initiatives and Strategic Company Performance.

"The selection, recognition and awarding of Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For allows businesses to showcase their best practices and demonstrate why each of them would be an ideal place for employees to work. This year's winning companies represent high standards and are an example for other companies to emulate," said Jennifer Kluge, NABR president. "We are proud to honor this year's 101 winners."

As a global leader in helping organizations adopt and leverage Agile development to transform IT and business operations, ThoughtWorks is recognized for both its business success and contributions to the larger IT community. Company employees are active in developing and sharing best practices that help shape the industry. ThoughtWorks also has developed some of the earliest free, open source Agile tools (Selenium and Cruise Control) that were integral in helping Agile become the mainstream practice it is today. In addition, ThoughtWorks contributes countless hours of support for non-profit causes.

About the National Association of Business Resources The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) advocates and represents small and medium-sized businesses throughout the United States. NABR specializes in providing businesses the benefits, programs, services, and assistance required to operate as efficiently and successfully as possible. Best practice solutions are available to members in the areas of human resources, healthcare, legal, transaction, compliance, marketing, and office services. For more information about NABR and its offerings, please visit http://www.nationalbiz.org or call 1-866-321-1822.

About ThoughtWorks ThoughtWorks, Inc. is a global IT consultancy providing Agile-based systems development, consulting and transformation services to Global 1000 companies. It has pioneered many of the most advanced and successful Agile methods of software development and best practices used in the industry today. At its core, ThoughtWorks helps its clients maximize investment and performance across a portfolio of complex, business-critical applications, while reducing time and risk. Its products division, ThoughtWorks Studios, offers tools to manage the entire Agile development lifecycle through its Adaptive ALM suite, comprised of Mingle, Go and Twist. ThoughtWorks employs 2000 professionals to serve clients from offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. For more information please visit: (www.thoughtworks.com).

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SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Aromatec Inc., a company engaged in the development of new products for the personal care and spa markets, today announced the launch of its patented new product, Essio, which creates an aromatherapy experience in the shower. Essio attaches to virtually any shower and works in conjunction with Aromatecs disposable pod, which slowly releases a blend of pure essential oils into the shower water to create an aromatic effect. The product is made from premium materials, assembled in Australia and uses only 100% USDA-certified organic essential oils sourced sustainably from around the world.

Aromatecs signature product the Essio Starter Kit - comes with the shower device plus three essential oil pods and requires no tools to set up. The starter kit is priced affordably at $44.99 and provides healthy lifestyle consumers a hassle-free way to enjoy one of the most ancient therapeutic traditions. A variety of blends, from a lavender-infused Night blend to a eucalyptus-based Breathe blend, are also available for purchase on the Essio website and are designed to suit the emotional state of customers at any given point in their day.

Consumers usually associate aromatherapy with an expensive treatment at the spa, said Peter Friis, the companys CEO and co-founder. With Essio, consumers can now take the spa home and enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy in the comfort of their personal shower. Essio transforms the traditional shower into a therapeutic and revitalizing experience that leaves the mind relaxed and the body refreshed, all at an affordable price.

A startup based out of Santa Monica, California, Aromatec has filed for and received patents for Essio in the U.S., Europe and China and has patents pending in Australia, Japan, Brazil and Canada. In tandem with the launch of its flagship product, Aromatec also announced the launch of its website (http://www.essioshower.com) where consumers can learn how the product works, and order products directly online. Essio is currently available for pre-order only, with inventory arriving later this year. In addition to selling Essio online, Aromatec will also sell the starter kit in upscale spas, high-end hotels and personal care, specialty retail channels.

Aromatherapy doesnt have to be complicated or expensive, added Friis. At the right price and convenience, consumers will embrace the concept wholeheartedly and thats exactly how we plan to position Essio, an affordable luxury for the healthy lifestyle consumer.

About Aromatec, Inc.

Aromatec, Inc. is a development company that is engaged in the development of new products for the growing spa and personal care markets. The company was founded by a family of experienced entrepreneurs, including Dr. Nils Friis who is the recipient of five previous patents, which have generated in excess of $1 billion in royalty income; Candace Friis, a leading real estate broker for the Corcoran Group, with cumulative sales in excess of $500 million; and Peter Friis, a former marketing and product development executive at Amazon.com.

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