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Life Time Fitness surpasses $1 billion revenues, Again Life Time Fitness Inc. has surpassed the $1 billion revenue mark for the second year in a row. The Healthy Way of Life Company released in February its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012. Total revenue for the year grew 11.2% to $1.127 billion (U.S.) from $1.014 billion in 2011. Net income for the year was $111.5 million, compared to net income of $92.6 million, in 2011.
Life Time Fitness Surpasses
“For 2012, I am pleased to report double-digit growth in revenue, operating profit, net income, and earnings per share,” said Bahram Akradi, chairman, president and chief executive officer. “We also saw total-centre revenue growth above 10%, along with solid revenue-per-membership and same- store-sales. Looking ahead, we are positioning our company for top-line growth through centre ex- pansion, new membership and programming initiatives, and expanded products and services.”
Light Exercise After Meals May Help Keep Triglycerides Low ACSM Study: Exercise after eating
can help keep elevated triglycerides, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, in check
Light exercise, particularly after meals, may prevent triglyceride levels from becoming elevated, according to research published in the official jour- nal of the American College of Sports Medicine. This study, in the February edition of Medicine & Science in Sports
ight exercise, particularly after meals, may prevent triglyc ride levels from becoming el vated, according to research published “High triglyceride levels can put individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and other heart- related conditions. Regular exercise is a good way to keep triglycerides from becoming elevated, and the results of
ACSM Study: Exercise aſt er eating can help keep elevated triglycerides, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, in check & Exercise®, shows timing exercise around meals may allow an individual to reap the most benefit out of each ex- ercise session.
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in the offi cial journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. This study, in the February edition of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise®
, shows timing exercise around meals
sser extent, workouts before meals, n help supress elevation of triglycer- ides, which are an independent risk fac- t elevation of triglycerides, which are an inde- rpendent risk factor of cardiovascular disease. s F rther research is needed to determine if this t situdy is approp iate for broad application to the general public.
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“High triglyceride levels can put i dividuals at risk for cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and t other heart-related conditions. Regular exercise t is a good way to keep triglycerides from becom- Ping elevated, and the results of this study may i help individuals manage their triglyceride levels more effectively by considering the timing,” said t tihe primary investigator, Wataru Aoi, Ph.D., of t Kyoto Prefectural University in Kyoto, Japan. In a small sample of healthy participants who were not currently participating in an ex- sercise program, a low-intensity exercise com- tbination of walking and light resistance ex- ercises suppressed the elevation of post-meal i triglyceride concentration after eating a high- fat meal. This effect was noted in VLDL, LDL, workouts performed after meals, and to a leFindings indicate that low intensity work- coauts perform d after meals, and to a lesser ex- tent, workouts before m als, can help supress or of cardiovascular disease. Further esearch is needed to determine if this tudy is appropriate for broad applica- on to the general public.
may allow an individual to reap the most ben- efi t out of each exercise session. this study may help individuals man- age their t iglyceride levels more effec- ively by considering the timing,” said he primary investigator, Wataru Aoi, h.D., of Kyoto Prefectural University n Kyoto, Japan.
In a small sample of healthy par- cipants who w re not currently par- icipating in an exercise program, a low-intensity exercise combination of walking and light r sistance exercises uppressed the elevation of post-m al r glyceride conce tration after eating a high-fat meal. This effect was noted n VLDL, LDL, and HDL fractions. Findings indicate that low intensity and HDL fractions.
Light Exercise After Meals May Help Keep Triglycerides Low
$1 Billion Revenues Again Life Time Fitness Inc. has surpassed the $1 billion revenue mark for the second year in a row. The Healthy Way of Life Company released in February its fi nancial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012. Total revenue for the year grew 11.2% to $1.127 billion (U.S.) from $1.014 billion in 2011. Net income for the year was $111.5 million, compared to net income of $92.6 million, in 2011. “For 2012, I am pleased to report double-digit growth in revenue, operating profi t, net income, and earnings per share,” said Bahram Akradi, chairman, president and chief executive offi cer. “We also saw total-centre revenue growth above 10%, along with solid revenue-per-membership and same-store-sales. Looking ahead, we are positioning our company for top-line growth through centre expansion, new member- ship and programming initiatives, and expanded products and services.” Life Time opened its fi rst Canadian centre in Mississauga, Ont., in March 2012.
SUPPLIER NEWS SUPPLIER NEWS
GTBC offers smart phone enabled spin bike Halton Hills, ON – Locally owned Greater Toronto Bicycle Company (GTBC)
announced in February that it will be offering a smart phone enabled spin bike, the TITAN 3S (Smart). These will be available in the upcoming months. The TITAN 3S reflects 15 years of industry experience and development and is the third generation of the TITAN indoor cycling line-up from GTBC.
Lebert Training Systems™
Launches New DVD programs LTS LeBARRE with Jenn Hall takes the hottest trend in dance-inspired
conditioning combined with Balance, Agility, Resistance, working Recovery and Eloquence to produce a challenging full body workout. LTS High Intensity Power (HIP) class featuring Sharon Mann, is designed
to be full of energy, strength and cardio for a high intensity fun workout. LTS Boot Camp featuring Marc Lebert utilizes the Lebert EQUALIZER™
and the BUDDY SYSTEM™ to build coordination, strength, power, balance, multi-directional speed and agility, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning. LTS Kick Boxing Boot Camp incorporates the latest trend in high inten-
sity interval training techniques in a power packed explosive session. The program has fun and unique warm-ups, functional core moves, plus Lebert EQUALIZER and Lebert BUDDY SYSTEM strength and muscle endurance work intervals. Visit www.lebertfi
tness.com for more details.
GTBC Offers Smart Phone Enabled Spin Bike
Halton Hills owned Greater Toronto Bicycle Company announced in Feb- ruary that it will be off ering a smart phone enabled spin bike, the TITAN 3S (Smart). These will be available in the upcoming months. The TITAN 3S refl ects 15 years of industry experience and development and is the third generation of the TITAN indoor cycling line-up from GTBC.
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