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Nutrisystem Expands Into Retail With New Product Line At Kroger Supermarkets
FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), a leading provider of weight management products and services, today announced the May introduction of the Nutrisystem® Everydayâ„¢ product line at Kroger, the nation's largest traditional grocery retailer.

BalanceDietâ„¢ Company Implements Exclusive Genetic Fat Test to Develop Customized Diet and Exercise Program for Each Client
TAMPA, Fla., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BalanceDietâ„¢ Company is pleased to announce that its clients can now take advantage of an exclusive genetic fat test to obtain personalized diet and fitness recommendations as part of their complete lifestyle program.

Women and Obesity: How Far Have We Come?
New survey reveals that women don't understand some of the health consequences associated with obesity or the support options available RED BANK, N.J., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With more than 60 percent of women in the United States classified as overweight and one-third of those women being obese,[1] a new survey from HealthyWomen (HW) sheds light on women's understanding of obesity and the options available to regain their health.

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.

New Study in Obesity Journal Finds Armband System Boosts Weight Loss Efforts
PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study published in Obesity, the official journal of the Obesity Society, shows that the combination of wearable body monitors and behavior support increased weight loss over behavior support alone by keeping consumers engaged in the program.

BalanceDietâ„¢ Company Acquires Results Weight Loss and 1-800-Weight-Loss
TAMPA, Fla., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BalanceDietâ„¢ Company announces the acquisition of Results Weight Loss, a regional chain of weight-management centers with locations throughout southwest Florida.

Zumba Fitness Announces Strategic Partnership With Top Media and Technology Firms
MIAMI, March 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zumba Fitness, the global multimedia fitness leader and creator of the acclaimed Zumba dance-fitness party workout, announced today that The Raine Group and Insight Venture Partners made a minority investment in the company.  The strategic partnership will further grow and optimize the company's digital and media footprint, generating even more mass awareness for the global brand.  The partnership will bring new benefits to all members of the Zumba community including class participants, instructors, fitness facilities and the health and fitness industry. "This strategic partnership will allow us to unlock the potential of our brand for years to come," said Alberto Perlman, CEO of Zumba Fitness.