New Patient Guidebook, "Live Healthier - Weight Loss Options for Treating Obesity," Now Offered by the American College of Physicians Foundation
CINCINNATI, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Health care professionals tend to underestimate a patient's willingness to discuss their weight and treatment options(1).  To help address this communication gap, the American College of Physicians Foundation has developed a Patient Centered Education guidebook and DVD called "Live Healthier – Weight Loss Options for Treating Obesity."  This tool was supported by funding from Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., (EES), a leader in bariatric and metabolic surgical solutions.

Bally Total Fitness to Sell 39 Fitness Clubs to Blast Fitness
CHICAGO, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation announced today that it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with Blast Fitness Acquisition, LLC, an affiliate of Blast Fitness Group, LLC, pursuant to which Bally and certain of its subsidiaries will sell 39 fitness clubs for consideration including the assumption of certain liabilities and cash.  The clubs to be acquired by Blast are located in the following local markets:  Boston, MA; Buffalo, NY; Charlotte, NC; Fresno, CA; Milwaukee, WI; Providence, RI; St.

SHAPE Magazine Partners With Zumba Fitness to Stream Zumba Fitness-Concertâ„¢ Live From London This Friday
NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SHAPE, the leading active lifestyle magazine for women, will be the first-ever media outlet to live stream a Zumba Fitness-Concertâ„¢ at this weekend's inaugural Zumba Instructor Conference in London.

The Weight Race Unleashes an Exciting New Spin on Weight Loss
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Weight loss is a common goal, and websites developed to assist individuals in their weight loss efforts have popped up since the Internet first became a household commodity.