WHAT:
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New Year's Resolutions: We all know they're going to happen yet
only 8% who make them actually keep them. As Jan. 1 approaches,
Life Time says enough with the failed resolutions, and is inviting
everyone to make their health a priority in 2015 by opening its
doors to the first-ever Commitment
Day Festival and Fun Run - four days of complimentary fun,
engaging and invigorating activities for all ages. The Festival is
open to the public, including non-members who register online for
the guest list anytime through Jan. 4.
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Highlights Include:
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• Third Annual Commitment Day 5K Fun Run will start off the
celebration at 10 a.m. on Jan. 1 with hundreds of people all ages
participating. This 5K great outdoors tradition will be hosted at
Life Time Athletic Syosset. Registration is open now through race
day at commitmentday.com/NewYork.
For those who prefer the great indoors, both New York Life Time
clubs will have several activities taking place to mark your
commitment to 2015.
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• Daily Fit Talks and Workout Workshops to know, nourish
and move your body for optimal results like "How to Break Up with
Sugar" and using TRX straps to get a full-body workout.
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• Group Fitness & Training Events featuring top
Signature group fitness classes and sessions with top instructors.
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• Featured All Club Events including Alpha Training, a Yoga
Commitment Jam and an Indoor Tri powered by IRONMAN® with
a chance to win a 2015 IRONMAN entry.
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• Family Fun Events engaging the whole family with gym
activities and an indoor pool party.
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• Evening Celebrations with LifeCafe happy hours and social
cycles in our cycle studios.
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WHEN/
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Jan. 1 to 4: Commitment Day Festival:
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WHERE:
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Life Time Athletic Syosset and Westchester destinations
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Jan. 1: 10 a.m.: Commitment Day 5K
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Life Time Athletic Syosset 350 Robbins Lane, Syosset, NY 11791
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STORY IDEAS:
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- Human interest-how making a commitment has changed the lives of
local residents
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- Tips for success in 2015-know it, nourish it and move it
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- Exercising in the elements-tips and gear for exercising outdoors
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- Anyone can try a Tri-what to know and how to start with an
Indoor Tri
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- Creating family committed to fitness-ideas for getting your
family moving
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- Joining a health club for the New Year? What to look for to ensure
success
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RESOLUTION
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- Every year 45% of Americans make resolutions yet only 8% achieve
them.
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STATISTICS
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- Top resolutions: lose weight, get organized, spend less/save more,
enjoy life more, be more fit
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- Quit smoking
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- 39% of people in their twenties keep resolutions/14% of people
over 50 achieve their resolutions
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Source (News - Alert): University of Scranton. Journal of Clinical Psychology
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Media are invited to attend the Commitment Day 5K Fun Run
and any of the Commitment Day Festival activities.
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A Life Time expert can be available anytime for taped or
live interviews. Please contact Natalie Bushaw at 952.229.7007
(office) or 612.812.0955 (cell) or by email at [email protected].
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