"We Are Offering FREE WORKOUTS For The Entire Month Of May To Help Our Communities Get Moving and Healthier.

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April 28, 2009 - Lexington, KY... As Americans’ waistlines expand, and healthcare costs associated with obesity and sedentary lifestyles increase, Urban Active is stepping up to help the nation get moving and get healthy. Together with other members of the non-profit International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) Urban Active will make exercise available to the public. While other participating gyms are only offering one free week starting May 11-17, 2009, URBAN ACTIVE IS OFFERING THE ENTIRE MONTH OF MAY FOR FREE to those who wish to participate in the Get Active America! campaign.

Now in its sixth year, this program is part of a continuous effort by the health club industry to change the direction of the nation’s health by making exercise more accessible to millions of Americans, and help them to take the first step toward a healthier lifestyle.

“With rising healthcare costs and tough economic times affecting millions of people’s health, now is a pivotal time for one to adopt a healthier lifestyle” says Royce Pulliam, CEO of Urban Active. “The most cost-effective and easiest way for people to get healthy is by exercising. Urban Active is here to help fight the obesity epidemic in America by offering a safe and supportive environment to exercise and relieve stress. We are proud to be participating in the 6th Annual Get Active America! campaign and hope to enhance many lives by opening our doors to those interested in making a healthy change by integrating exercise into their daily lives.”


What: All 32 Urban Active locations throughout Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Nebraska will open its Doors FREE FOR ENTIRE MONTH OF MAY To Its Communities during the Get Active America! campaign, to help Americans learn how they can live more physically active-and healthier-lives.”

This 6th Annual Get Active America! campaign will allow the public to use any 32 Urban Active facilities (located throughout Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Nebraska) closest to them to exercise. Guests will also be provided access to an array of group exercise classes, a complimentary personal training session and state-of-the-art exercise equipment. Please visit www.urbanactive.com for more information about club amenities and for a location nearest you.

When: Starting May 1st thru May 31st 2009
source: FPR


Where: www.urbanactive.com

Urban Active is the Hottest Name In Fitness with 32 Health & Fitness Lifestyle Clubs in the tri-state region of Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee, with aggressive plans to develop 20 more facilities in the next 3-4 years, mainly in the Mid-South, Midwest and Eastern Seaboard markets.

Urban Active’s mission statement is: “to create active communities through innovative fitness.” UA does this by offering a combination of the latest in fitness, innovation and passion for wellness that takes the concept of “Health Club” to the next level.”

About IHRSA

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is a not-for-profit trade association representing health and fitness facilities, gyms, spas, sports clubs, and suppliers worldwide. The association’s membership includes over 9,400 clubs in 78 countries, along with over 730 industry suppliers. IHRSA is committed to taking a leadership role in advancing physical activity, which is critical to America's health and the battle against obesity and disease. IHRSA supports effective national initiatives to promote more active lifestyles for all Americans and is working to pass laws that will help affect societal changes toward a more fit America.

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A 10 week training program for anyone who wants to participate is being offered by Urban Active Palomar (located at: 1028 Wellington Way in Lexington – 859.219.9558) on Tuesdays at 9:10 AM starting April 28th until June 2nd.

From Tuesdays starting June 9th thru July 1st the group will be meeting at 7:00AM at Urban Active Palomar and also on Saturdays at 7:30 AM at Shillito Park pool parking lot up until weekend of July 4th race.

Urban Active non-members and members are welcome. This is open to all who have the common purpose of wanting to train to be their best in this year’s Annual Bluegrass 10K.

source: FPR

Urban Active is the Hottest Name In Fitness with 32 Health & Fitness Lifestyle Clubs in the tri-state region of Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee, with aggressive plans to develop 20 more facilities in the next 3-4 years, mainly in the Mid-South, Midwest and Eastern Seaboard markets.

Urban Active’s mission statement is: “to create active communities through innovative fitness.” UA does this by offering a combination of the latest in fitness, innovation and passion for wellness that takes the concept of “Health Club” to the next level.”

For media clearance, please contact: Silvie Bordeaux at 818.205.9673 or Bordeauxprr@aol.com.