New year, new resolutions, new equipment
By Kristyne E. Demske
The first few months of a new year usually find people with new resolutions to get in shape, and remodeling contractors say it’s not unusual to hear requests for home fitness or multipurpose rooms that can accommodate exercise equipment.
“With housing prices being suppressed and the fact that taxes are moderated by the Headlee Amendment, when the kids move out of the Read the rest of this entry »

Although quotes have been adjusted upward to cover higher costs and
currency risk, makers have generally absorbed most of the expenses to
maintain a price advantage. Companies are now even more eager to
maintain this edge, due to a global economic slowdown that may weaken
demand in major markets and intensify competition. The stronger yuan is
also a key factor in this pricing strategy, since China-made products Read the rest of this entry »

Recor has asked city staff, including the city’s engineer and building official, to research the feasibility of it. He also asked the city attorney’s office to look into whether setting up the equipment would pose a potential liability to the city.
“It’s a good idea. I will definitely use it,” said Beverly Hanna, of Port St. Lucie, who works on Second Street and regularly parks in the $11.8 million garage. “But I worry about safety. I would want Read the rest of this entry »

The founder of Fitness Equipment Guru, Richard Spillane, noticed a need
while looking for fitness programs and equipment tailored to him. “Our
research indicates more and more people over 40 are working out and are
looking to purchase fitness equipment for their home,”
Spillane stated. “Many of them can’t
find a one-stop site that offers fitness content tailored to their needs
as well as fitness equipment. Read the rest of this entry »

February 08, 2009 08:15 am
OK, it’s time to get moving, time to quit complaining, time to take a look at your lifestyle, and time to quit saying, “I have no time for my health.”
Rich Hess column on fitness: No time, no equipment … no problem
OK, it’s time to get moving, time to quit complaining, time to take a look at your lifestyle, and time to quit saying, “I have no time for my health.”
Everyone has the same amount of time: 24 hours Read the rest of this entry »

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The LifeSpan rowing machine, made by PCE Health and Fitness received the Seal of Excellence award in a review of best fitness equipment for 2008-09. In its annual review of fitness equipment, ShapeYou .com awarded the top rated LifeSpan Rowing Machine a Seal of Excellence in the best fitness equipment gear category. The rowing machine was reviewed by a team of fitness experts. In the fitness equipment award review, the Read the rest of this entry »

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has begun the process of reinstating the controversial competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). The agency on Thursday issued an interim regulation with a comment period covering the bidding program.
The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) delayed the competitive bidding process, which had been scheduled Read the rest of this entry »

Riverview hopes to become a trend-setter in the world of fitness and healthy living.
The town will today become the first municipality in Atlantic Canada to open a “green gym,” also known as an outdoor fitness facility.
Twelve pieces of exercise equipment, all resembling playground equipment, have been erected just off the Riverfront Park trail adjacent to the Superstore. The town spent $25,000 on the equipment that has been approved by the Read the rest of this entry »

HealthStyles Exercise Equipment expands their superior pre and post sale customer service with free personal training evaluations and in home personal training and program design for Colorado customers.
Denver, CO (
) November 13, 2008 — HealthStyles Exercise Equipment is proud to announce the addition of free personal training services at their 11 Colorado retail store locations. HealthStyles Exercise Equipment values its commitment to health Read the rest of this entry »

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Nov. 28
/PRNewswire-Asia/ — CCID Consulting,
leading research, consulting and IT outsourcing service provider, and the first Chinese consulting firm listed in
(Hong Kong Stock Exchange: HK08235), recently released its article on
medical RF equipment market.
In 2007, the rapid development of the
economy led to an increase in health awareness, which in turn drove the development of medical insurance policies. Benefiting from this,
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