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Aug. 26, 2005—Nautilus is introducing a new concept in treadmills that gives consumers the opportunity to design a treadmill that best suits their fitness requirements.

Wouldn't it be great to have your own celebrity personal trainer? Everybody has the videos, the DVDs, the books...but what if you could answer back every time he asked if you could "feel the burn?" Now that FitTV star Gilad Janklowicz is on voice and video chat service Paltalk, hundreds of fitness buffs can do just that.

Gym Source has built more gyms for more people than anyone else in the world. For over 60 years, Gym Source has developed a reputation as the leader in the fitness field. As America's largest commercial provider of quality fitness equipment, they serve a wide range of clients from the Fortune 500 to the Federal Reserve, to the Oval Office to Robert Deniro and Demi Moore. Whether you need True quiet treadmills or SportsArt elliptical machines for your home, office, hotel or health club, the Gym Source is the one source for all your fitness needs. For more information on Gym Source visit their website at www.gymsource.com.

Quadracycle, Inc. manufactures a family of 4-wheeled bikes that are extremely fun to ride. The QuadSport was designed to be easily ridden, very stable and extremely durable. Even though there are two seats, one person can ride the QuadraSport very easily, but it is always more fun to take someone with you, even if you have to do all the pedaling! Available in ten different colors, the QuadraSport easily adjusts from 4'6" to 6'5" with extended frame models offered for taller people. The drum brakes offer safe and reliable braking ability. Prices start at: $1,795; www.quadracycleinc.com

August 4, 2005- Hasbro's NERF brand has won new fans and a new following, thanks to a revolutionary component that allows kids to play in the dark. Hasbro energized its legendary NERF basketball product by integrating Elam EL Industries' electroluminescent (EL) wire, LyTec, to introduce the innovative NERF NITE JAM NERFOOP. By applying LyTec wire to the ball, Hasbro engineers have extended the playability of the game to darkened rooms and nighttime action, making it a winner with children and parents, alike.

August 3, 2005 -- TriActive America -- the nation’s leading outdoor fitness equipment company, announced today the successful sale of 15 pieces of equipment and 2 show boards to the Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Sea World International Center in Orlando, Florida.

People often resort to crazy ways to shed those few extra pounds. But in THE LEAN BODY Promise, Lee Labrada offers some simple ways to lose the extra weight without losing your mind:

July 27, 2005 -- Allen Concepts, Inc has added new features to the TightWatt pool timer which increase energy savings, and save time for pool service professionals.

The SkyBox Rookie Fridge from Maytag solves the age-old couch potato dilemma: "Should I get up and get a beer, or wait till a commercial?" Measuring 38-inches tall and 20-inches wide this mini fridge with 8-foot cord has four caster wheels that allow you to roll it around the room or do a sweep around the couch. It's big enough to hold 4- cases of cold brew -even longnecks. It's flip top hold bowls of chips on top or ice it down and bring it outside and add more beer. Other features include a backlit front panel display with interchangeable team logo options from colleges and all pro sports. ($200, Sports panel $30; www.skyboxbymaytag.com)

Those last ten pounds you need to lose are the equivalent of somewhere around mile 20 in a marathon. It's that point where you're most inclined to hit the wall -- that plateau where you're not that far from your goal, but you fear you just won't be able to complete that last leg. Take a tip from long-distance runners: a little extra mental preparation can help you sprint across that finish line with confidence and pride.

Kelly Brownell, Ph.D., professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, and director of the Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders, suggests focusing on your behaviors rather than your weight. "Instead of over-scrutinizing those last ten pounds, look at the big picture of all the positive changes you're made so far," says Brownell. "Applaud yourself for continuing to make smart food choices, moving your body more every day, and having the right mental attitude for success." Read more