Global Physical Fitness Equipment Industry
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Physical Fitness Equipment in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Treadmills, Resistance Equipment (Free Weights, & Home Gyms/Multi-Stations), Elliptical Trainers, Aerobic Riders, Cross Country …
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Unlike in previous years, there was no growth in the number of commuting cyclists in the typical riding season in 2012 in New York, but officials highlighted an increase in off-season ridership.
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In-flight allergic reactions to tree nuts and peanuts have been reported by only a small number of passengers, but many allergy sufferers take a pro-active stance, a new study indicates.
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BluePromoCode Offers the Latest Promotions on Workout Equipment
BluePromoCode announced today its latest and most comprehensive selection of special promotions and discounts on elliptical machines, treadmills and workout equipment. Major online retailers such as Proform, Yowza Fitness, and Smooth Fitness are …
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Nautilus posts stronger sales, earnings
Exercise equipment maker Nautilus Inc. on Monday reported quarterly and annual earnings that reflected a muscular increase in sales and a stronger cash position that exceeded analysts' expectations. Nautilus, based in Vancouver, Wash., makes home and …
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Fitness Industry Leader Charles M. Leighton Dies
Charles M. Leighton, the founder of the company responsible for making NordicTrack one of the most iconic and revolutionary lines of exercise equipment, has passed away. The NordicTrack line started with a single piece of at-home exercise equipment, …
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Doctors in Detroit encountered the unusual case of a 40-year-old patient who had no trouble reading, writing or understanding language. His only consistent problem was that he had lost the ability to type coherent text messages on his phone.
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Some surgeons say anterior hip replacements, in which the incision is made at the front of the hip instead of through the buttocks or the side, result in decreased pain and faster recovery.
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The idea that concerns about weight cross religious borders has led to a Muslim-Jewish dieting support group that also aims to foster tolerance and understanding.
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Action star Tom Sizemore recounts his rise and fall from fame and his battle …
… of carrying a Michael Bay extravaganza. On the set of “Red Planet” (2000), it got ugly with Val Kilmer, who'd been an on-and-off friend. Kilmer grew irate when he realized that production had paid for Sizemore's elliptical machine to be shipped to …
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