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American Fitness, Nov-Dec, 2001

The Oaks at Ojai, California, and The Palms at Palms Springs, California, are celebrating Spa Awareness Month in November by offering special demonstrations, discounts and programs to encourage healthy lifestyles. The International Spa Association (ISPA) developed Spa Awareness Month to enhance the awareness of the wellness and relaxation benefits achieved from a spa experience.

For more information about The Oaks, call (805) 646-5573 or visit www.oakspa.com, for The Palms call (760) 325-1111 or visit www.palmspa.com ... Looking for a quick workout while traveling on the road? Fitness buffs staying at the Fifth Avenue Suites Hotel in Portland, Oregon, can now "Spend the Night with Gym" and avoid trekking to a gym or a hotel's on-site fitness center. Upon making a reservation, guests can request the Treadmill Room or Bicycle Room and enjoy the convenience of having either a stationary bike or treadmill in their room. The Spend the Night with Gym program requires a 7-day advance notice and is based on availability. To make reservations, call (503) 222-0001 or (888) 207-2201 ... There's good news for those wanting to enhance their home workout--FitnessHeaven.com has added Swiss ball exercises to its Virtual Trainer. Swiss balls, also known as stability balls, are quickly becoming a popular addition to exercise routines and rehabilitation programs. The balls promote spinal health and posture awareness by stabilizing and holding the spine in a natural position. The Virtual Trainer on Fitnessheaven.com allows members to select a trainer, muscle group and through a video with voice-over, the trainer demonstrates recommended exercises. For more information, call (562) 427-1989 ... While some people prefer a solo workout, others don't mind making that trip to the gym. According to the 1999 IHRSA/ASD Health Club Trend Report, fitness enthusiasts are spending more time at the club and less time exercising at home. The study shows a consistent yearly increase of health club members who annually spend 100 days or more at the gym. Clubs offer the added benefits of having other like-minded individuals to work out with and regularly purchase state-of-the-art exercise equipment, whereas the home exerciser does not purchase a piece of equipment on a yearly basis.... And what better place to stock up on the latest sports equipment than The Super Show[R]. The Super Show[R] 2002 will be held on January 21st to 23rd, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Super Show" is the ultimate showcase for sports and active lifestyles, with more than 80,000 attendees from over 100 countries and 2,500 exhibitors representing major and up-and-coming brands in over 300 product categories. For more information, contact The Super Show[R] at (800) 327-3736/(305) 893-8771 or visit www.thesupershow.com ... Attention all Yoga-lovers! The ultimate yoga experience is coming to California. YogaFit Training Systems is hosting a revitalizing and relaxing weekend. The first annual Mind Body Fitness Conference will take place February 1st to 3rd, 2002, at the Marriott in Manhattan Beach, California. The conference will highlight courses in YogaFit, including YogaFit Basics, Yogafit Advanced and YogaFit Lifestyle which incorporates anti-aging, longevity and well-being. For more information, call (310) 798-8773 or email BethShaw@earthlink.net. Do you have the inside scoop on people, place or products in the fitness industry? Fax us at: (818) 990-5468 or e-mail us at: american_fitness@mail.com.