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Gold's Gym Offers Free Exercise Guide to Support American Diabetes Alert Day(R)
Company Joins Forces with The American Diabetes Association to Raise Awareness for the Role Exercise Plays in Fighting the Disease
DALLAS, March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- In observance of American Diabetes
Alert Day, Gold's Gym, the world's leading authority on health and
fitness, is reaffirming its commitment to "Fighting Diabetes with
Fitness." The company has teamed up with the American Diabetes
Association to offer the public a free guide to starting an exercise
program, which is a key lifestyle activity that can assist in the
prevention and management of the disease.
Diabetes now affects nearly 24 million children and adults in the
United States and one in four Americans living with diabetes is unaware
that they even have the disease. In addition, 57 million Americans have
pre-diabetes, placing them at increased risk for developing type 2
diabetes. Most staggering of all, one in three children born today will
develop diabetes in their lifetime if present trends continue.
"Studies show that weight management through a program of regular
physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight is the number one
lifestyle change people can make to help delay or prevent type 2
diabetes," said Robert Ferguson, Gold's Gym Fitness Institute expert.
"For those who already have diabetes, the benefits of exercise are just
as powerful. In some cases, many people are even able to reduce or
eliminate their need for certain medications."
Gold's Gym is encouraging everyone to take a step towards preventing
the onset of type 2 diabetes with a free "Getting Fit 101" guide. In
addition to providing consumers with the fundamentals to start an
exercise program -- including setting goals, choosing what to wear,
utilizing cardiovascular and strength training techniques and tips on
staying motivated -- the guide also offers ways to "exercise without
exercising." The "Getting Fit 101" guide can be downloaded for free at
www.goldsgym.com/diabetes.
"Diabetes is serious and we need to help people understand that
ignoring diabetes is risky business," said George Huntley, CPA, Chair,
American Diabetes Association. "We appreciate Gold's Gym for joining
the American Diabetes Association in the fight against diabetes and for
their efforts to help people understand their risk factors for diabetes
and the importance of lifestyle behaviors that can help in the
prevention and management of diabetes."
The American Diabetes Association's American Diabetes Alert Day(R)
is a one-day wake-up call to the nation that encourages all Americans
to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are in danger of
developing type 2 diabetes. The risk test shows individuals whether
they are at low, moderate, or high risk for type 2 diabetes by asking
questions about age, family history and other potential risk factors.
The test is free and is available online at www.diabetes.org/risk or by
calling 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) in both English and Spanish.
About Gold's Gym
Established in Venice, Calif. in 1965, Gold's Gym is the largest
full service gym chain in the world with over 675 locations in 43
states and 30 countries. Gold's Gym offers the latest equipment and
services, including group exercise, personal training, cardiovascular
equipment, group cycling, Pilates and yoga. With nearly 3.5 million
members worldwide, Gold's Gym helps all kinds of people achieve their
individual potential through fitness.
Source: Gold's Gym
CONTACT: Lindsey Winkler of MWW Group, +1-201-964-2374,
lwinkler@mww.com; or Dave Reiseman of Gold's Gym International,
+1-214-296-5062, dreiseman@goldsgym.com
Web Site: http://www.goldsgym.com/diabetes
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