SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 4 /PRNewswire/ — The American Diabetes Association, legendary fitness expert Kathy Smith and leading in-home fitness marketer Beachbody announced today a new alliance to prevent and help manage type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes with a copublishing effort: the creation of a revolutionary new lifestyle DVD program, Kathy Smith’s Project:YOU! Type 2™, that combines an easy-to-follow meal plan with in-home workout programs for every fitness level. Kathy Smith, Beachbody and the American Diabetes Association, the nation’s leading health advocacy group, have combined their profound expertise to develop the first and only combined all-in-one nutrition and DVD exercise program to help people with type 2 diabetes, reduce diabetes complications and help prevent the disease. Proceeds from the sale of this program support the Association’s mission — to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of people with diabetes. For more information or to purchase this program, please visit www.KathyType2.com or call 1 (800) 818-5174.

George J. Huntley, Chair of the Board of the American Diabetes Association, states, “The American Diabetes Association, Beachbody and Kathy Smith have worked hard together to create Kathy Smith’s Project:YOU! Type 2. We are excited about this new relationship since we all want to change the future of diabetes by reducing the number of people diagnosed with and affected by diabetes and its complications.”

Kathy Smith is the well-known fitness expert whose commonsense approach inspires millions around the world. She is recognized for her practical, down-to-earth methods that anyone, regardless of fitness level, can use every day. She is a trusted motivator who has sold more than 16 million workout videos worldwide.

Recognizing the devastating complications of diabetes, Kathy Smith’s Project:YOU! Type 2 is a user-friendly nutrition and exercise program that combines walking, fat-burning, strength-training and core flexibility workouts with an easy-to-use carbohydrate counting system for no-fuss meal planning. Online tools that track results, plus assistance and motivation from an independent personal coach, are added components of the program.

“I teamed up with Dr. Francine Kaufman, past president of the American Diabetes Association and international authority on diabetes, to sound the alarm against this disease,” says Kathy Smith. “With the help of nutritionists, certified diabetes educators, physicians and the American Diabetes Association, I created a simple but effective program to help people manage the disease. The numbers are staggering: it’s estimated that almost 24 million people are currently living with diabetes, with 57 million estimated to have pre-diabetes, a condition that puts people at increased risk for diabetes. There’s no easier-to-follow healthy eating and exercise program designed for this specific population. This program can help people lose weight, get healthy, and feel great. It’s time to prevent the growth of this epidemic and give people tools to fight back and regain control of their lives.”

Studies have shown that people with pre-diabetes can prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes through changes to their lifestyle that include weight loss and regular physical activity. Experts recommend that people with pre-diabetes reduce their weight by 5 to 10 percent and participate in some type of moderate physical activity for 30 minutes daily, at least 5 times per week. For some people with pre-diabetes, intervening early can actually turn back the clock and return elevated blood glucose levels to the normal range. If early action is taken to manage blood glucose, the onset of type 2 diabetes can be delayed or even prevented.

Dr. Francine Kaufman, past president of the American Diabetes Association and author of the landmark book, Diabesity: The Obesity-Diabetes Epidemic in America and What We Must Do to Stop It (2005), who has devoted most of her life to people with diabetes as a medical professional, says, “Kathy Smith’s Project:YOU! Type 2 program is really the perfect thing for people with type 2 diabetes. Kathy gets people moving so they can be slowly transformed from living a sedentary existence to living a physically active life. This is a huge endeavor, but this is what needs to get done.”

Click here to view the Full Press Release with Product Details.
–>

Bookmark to:

My new DVD Total Body Lift just hit stores today . . . and soon it will be available right here on our site!

Here’s a sneak peek . . .

This gravity-defying workout will give you the strength, energy, and shape of a younger body. The secret is to hone in on specific muscle groups to provide the greatest results in the least amount of time. You’ll tone and tighten using a series of small, concentrated muscle movements, strengthen with traditional exercises that involve a full range of motion, and create long, beautiful lines with deep stretches.

TOTAL BODY LIFT includes:

WARM UP: Warm up the entire body with a 5- minute routine designed to create heat in the muscles and joints.

UPPER BODY LIFT: Tone and tighten the arms, shoulders and chest using floor exercises and light weights.

LEG LIFT: Get long, lean legs with a series of squats, curls, and lifts using a chair for support.

BUTT LIFT: Reshape your glutes and get that beautiful curve with a combination of standing exercises and floor work.

TUMMY LIFT: Cinch your waistline with these abdominal and core conditioning exercises.
–>

Bookmark to:

Fitness Icon to Stress Importance of Milk
in conjunction with her New ‘Matrix’ DVDs

(LOS ANGELES, January 4, 2006) – Kathy Smith, long regarded as ‘America’s Trainer’, is pleased to announce that she is joining the National Milk Mustache “got milk” campaign in January. Kathy Smith’s participation in the popular campaign is timely given the campaign’s goal of raising awareness of milk’s role in supporting healthy weight loss. Nationwide exposure will include print advertisements in key health & fitness publications such as Fitness, Self, Shape and Weight Watchers magazines, and the campaign will also reach tens of millions of consumers across numerous platforms, including high-profile in-store displays and an extensive public relations effort. This campaign also introduces a revolutionary web-based application that people can download onto their desktops, allowing them to be trained by Kathy Smith using the same techniques found in her new ‘Matrix Method’ DVDs, available at www.kathysmith.com.

Kathy Smith’s newest DVDs, Kathy Smith Matrix Method: Ultimate Sculpt and Kathy Smith Matrix Method: Power Walk for Weight Loss, reveal the best ways to get in shape using an integrated workout approach advocated by the world’s best fitness trainers. Both titles release just in time for the holidays and New Year’s resolutions.

“What’s special about the campaign is that it encourages people to pay attention not only to what they eat, but what they drink as well,” says Smith, a long-time proponent of drinking milk. “Many people don’t realize that what they drink impacts their health, and a healthy diet and exercise regimen that includes milk is important.”

Kathy Smith has sold close to 20 million fitness videos worldwide, has numerous books in print, and is singularly associated with the benefits of exercise and diet. With all of Smith’s fitness and nutrition experience, the partnership is a perfect complement to her mission, which is to get everyone engaged in a healthy and fun lifestyle.

“We realize that diet and exercise go hand-in-hand when it comes to healthy weight loss,” says Kurt Graetzer, CEO of the Milk Processor Education Program, creators of the popular milk mustache “got milk?” campaign. “That’s why we’re excited to partner with a credible fitness trainer like Kathy Smith to drive home the importance of exercise and a healthy diet that includes lowfat or fat free milk.”

About MilkPEP
The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), Washington, D.C., is funded by the nation’s milk processors, who are committed to increasing fluid milk consumption. The MilkPEP Board runs the national Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign, a multi-faceted campaign designed to educate consumers about the health benefits of milk. For more information, go to www.2424milk.com. The tagline “got milk?”® was created for the California Milk Processor Board by Goodby Silverstein & Partners and is licensed by the national milk processor and dairy producer groups.
–>

Bookmark to:

America’s Trainer Joins “Global Leaders for a Better Tomorrow” On
Kilimanjaro Summit, July 19th

(Los Angeles, California, July 11, 2006) — A prominent figure in fitness is about to get the workout of a lifetime.

On July 19th, “America’s Trainer” Kathy Smith will summit Mt. Kilimanjaro as part of an Outward Bound International team of leaders - all with diverse cultural, professional, political and religious backgrounds. Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest peak and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. Trekkers traverse five different climatic zones – from rainforests to moors to arctic zones.

The two week, 19,340 foot climb is part of “Global Leaders for A Better Tomorrow,” a unique Outward Bound International program designed to foster a better understanding of leaders across cultures and professions.

“There is nothing like the common goal of climbing a mountain to make people see beyond their differences,” explains Smith. “Both figuratively and literally, the mountain represents a tremendous challenge and an excellent framework for people working together — to develop a new appreciation for each other and to discover new ways to resolve issues. I really expect this adventure to push me on many different and exciting levels.”

What’s the secret behind Smith’s preparation for this adventure? Smith credits her newest workout program, The Matrix Method. The program works the body as a whole, rather than isolating muscles, and incorporates walking and core strengthening exercises. The technique leads to greater strength, stamina, balance and coordination, so it is perfect conditioning for the rigors of the summit as well as daily life. Smith will also be teaching the technique to fellow climbers prior to the climb, including members of the United Nations, the World Bank and various world-wide industry leaders.

The Global Leaders climb will be chronicled via webcam and filmed for a documentary.. For more information about this workout of a lifetime, please visit:
http://www.outwardbound.net/courses/international/index.html.

Kathy Smith’s extensive library includes more than 40 videos/DVDs that have sold close to 20 million copies worldwide. Many of Smith’s most popular titles are being re-released on DVD in 2006, as well as two new Matrix titles in October, Kathy Smith Matrix Method: Power Walk for Weight Loss and Kathy Smith Matrix Method: Ultimate Sculpt.
–>

Bookmark to:

Kathy Smith’s New DVD Series Puts Traditional Weight Training and Walking on a Whole New Plane for Unprecedented Results

(LOS ANGELES, July 6th, 2006) – Kathy Smith has long been regarded as ‘America’s Trainer’, and with the September release of two new titles, Kathy Smith Matrix Method: Power Walk for Weight Loss and Kathy Smith Matrix Method: Ultimate Sculpt, Smith brings a true trainer’s workout into America’s homes. With the nation’s growing obesity concerns and a baby-boomer generation more active than ever, the series is perfect for people looking for simple and effective workouts that go far beyond conventional programs.

“You don’t have to have a personal trainer or buy fancy equipment for optimum training,” says Smith. “With the Matrix Method, both novices and veterans are rewarded with rapid and visible results by using a series of integrated exercises that strengthen and tone the entire body to burn more calories and fat in less time. You’ll not only reap big weight loss rewards, but also you’ll notice the results when you’re doing things around the house like lifting groceries or playing with the kids. It’s like everything becomes a little easier and a little more effortless!”

Kathy Smith’s new Matrix Method DVD series is innovative because it emphasizes the integration of muscle groups, rather than the isolation commonly found in many workouts. The Matrix Method works the body across a wide variety of planes of motion, as opposed to the traditional front to back or side-to side movements. The result is that all muscles are targeted for stunning tone, strength and all over symmetry, as well as increased energy and vitality like never before.

Integrating for Life: In Kathy Smith’s Matrix Method, both large and small muscle groups are worked together for the ultimate body definition and calorie burning. Traditional bicep curls, for example, might be done in unison with lunges or squats. Deep plies might be performed in tandem with military presses. As a result of this “muscle multi-tasking,” calories are burned faster and the body is toned and defined in less time. And the dividends go well beyond the visible as the body becomes better equipped for the demands of daily life and less prone to injury.

“Round the Clock” Fitness: In Kathy Smith’s Matrix Method, Smith references a clock as a visual to help direct people through different planes of motion and to ensure accurate foot placement and body alignment. Throughout the workout, they’ll be bending, twisting, reaching, lunging and lifting in many directions –2 o’clock and 10 o’clock, or back toward 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock, for example. By hitting all these points on the “clock,” students shape those ‘forgotten muscles’ that lead to better strength and fitness.

Welcome to the “No Crunch Zone”: Many students will be delighted to learn that Matrix Method produces sleek, flat abs without the dreaded crunches found in most exercise routines. Smith’s “standing abs” and crunch-free floor routine holds the core strong while performing various bending, reaching and rotational movements in a variety of directions. As a result, balance – controlled in part by the abdominals and back muscles – is also improved.

Kathy Smith Matrix Method: Power Walk for Weight Loss

Walking is the most universal form of exercise, and when performed consistently, is an effective and safe way to burn calories. With her Power Walk for Weight Loss, Smith takes walking to the next level. Now, consumers can achieve beautiful body tone and symmetry by incorporating directional changes into their walking routines. Stepping around Smith’s “matrix-clock” as they walk, students work all the angles of their legs, butt, arms, shoulders and core for a body that is slim, strong, and vibrant. The DVD features a 30-minute walking interval workout that alternates matrix-walking and Cardio Core segments. During this section, balance and coordination are challenged, muscles are fired up, and the metabolism enjoys a giant boost. Next comes a fun 10-minute interval that builds on the moves already learned and lets students incorporate a little dance-y flair into the steps. The last 10 minutes feature Smith’s innovative techniques for shaping and defining abs and back with absolutely no crunches. The workout finishes with a relaxing, rejuvenating stretch sequence to lengthen the muscles.

Kathy Smith Matrix Method: Ultimate Sculpt

Smith shares the latest, cutting-edge techniques used by the country’s top personal trainers with her new Ultimate Sculpting System. This workout goes a step beyond traditional weight training by integrating all the muscles of your body together, rather than just isolating one muscle group at a time. In this program, muscle groups are worked as a unit for a powerful payoff in terms of tone, symmetry, definition and calorie burning – all in less time. The centerpiece of the DVD is a 30 minute interval training sequence alternating between total body moves and core conditioning exercise. And true to Smith’s promise, this is the “No Crunch Zone,” where the abdominals and back are shaped and strengthened with new techniques. The section is followed by 10 minutes of focus on the core, and finally a generous 10 minutes of stretching to lengthen the muscles.

Kathy Smith’s Matrix Method DVD series made its debut in stores everywhere in September 2006. Matrix Method is the latest release from Smith’s extensive library, which boasts more than 40 videos and DVDs that have sold 16 million copies worldwide – many of which are being re-released on DVD this year.
–>

Bookmark to:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

STUDIO ALSO REPORTS RECORD FITNESS DVD SALES NUMBERS
FOR THE YEAR

Lionsgate’s World Class Fitness Library Includes Top Selling Fitness DVD Brands Dancing With the Stars, The Biggest Loser and Denise Austin

SANTA MONICA, CA (AUGUST 2007) – Reflecting an overall strategy of allying itself with world-class, brand name partners in all of its businesses, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, has entered into a multi-year partnership with one of the biggest names in fitness – Kathy Smith. Through the agreement with Smith, Lionsgate has acquired the North American distribution rights to the fitness legend’s innovative and top-selling line of DVDs. The deal was announced by Anne Parducci, Lionsgate Home Entertainment EVP of Marketing and Family Entertainment.

Lionsgate possesses one of the most extensive and high-profile fitness DVD libraries in the industry and already boasts the top four fitness DVDs among all releases in 2007. Dancing With The Stars: Cardio Dance has accounted for more than $1 million in consumer spending in its first month of release including higher week one sales than any other fitness DVD to date. Lionsgate’s fitness DVD releases of The Biggest Loser – The Workout, Vol. 1 and The Biggest Loser – The Workout, Vol. 2 have earned more than $4 million, making it one of the most successful fitness brands on DVD today. In addition, Denise Austin claims two of the top four titles for the year, according to Nielsen data, building on her success as a top fitness brand.

The studio is scheduled to release two new Kathy Smith titles in 2007. Smith has been in the forefront of the fitness and lifestyle market since 1980, and during that time, she has helped shape and inspire the lives of millions. A member of the Video Hall of Fame, she has sold over 16 million DVDs, and each of her more than 35 titles has reached gold or platinum status. Additionally, Smith headlined the 2007 Got Milk? campaign with a $15 million initiative including TV spots, print ads, web-based interactive consumer programs and grocery POS support from January through May. An author of eight books, her newest diet book is scheduled to hit shelves in Spring of 2008 through Meredith Publications.

“Lionsgate understands how lucrative the fitness DVD industry is and we are committed to making sure we maintain our leadership position through the distribution of unique and quality product that people will trust to lead them in their workouts at home. As a motivator and role model, Kathy Smith has a unique connection with her audience that stems from her own personal journey for wellness,” said Parducci. “Kathy is a wonderful addition to our library, and we look forward to developing the same type of long and healthy relationship with her that she has had with her fan base for more than 25 years.”

“I am so excited to be working with the Lionsgate team as their keen knowledge and passion for the fitness industry really provides tremendous support and focus to the public,” Smith said. “They are expert partners in answering our consumer and retail needs and key in the on-going efforts to keep America fit!”

ABOUT LIONSGATE
Lionsgate is the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, winning the 2006 Best Picture Academy Award® for CRASH, generating two consecutive years of $300 million-plus domestic theatrical box office, operating a $500 million-plus home entertainment business and producing a broad slate of prime time television series for fiscal 2007. It is a premier producer and distributor of motion pictures, television programming, home entertainment, family entertainment, and video-on-demand content. Its prestigious and prolific library of more than 10,000 titles is a valuable source of stable, recurring revenue and a foundation for the growth of the Company’s core businesses. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world.
–>

Bookmark to:

Aug 20, 2007 17:00 ET

PHILADELPHIA, PA–(Marketwire - August 20, 2007) - GlobalFit, the nation’s leading provider of healthy living benefits, announced that Kathy Smith, an internationally recognized expert in the wellness field, will be the host of GlobalFit’s ‘Destination: You’ program. ‘Destination: You’ is an online fitness program designed for the corporate market.

“My career is dedicated to helping America get active and get healthy,” Kathy Smith said. “Through GlobalFit’s relationship with corporations, I can influence a new, larger audience by reaching people at the workplace.”

GlobalFit has developed the online corporate fitness program to motivate sedentary adults to become more active. Using an activity tracker that clips to the shoe, participants can automatically keep track of their movement, see how many calories they burn, and see how much distance they’ve covered.

Want to read more about it? http://new.marketwire.com/2.0/release.do?id=762332 –>

Bookmark to:

Event Offers Networking, Education Opportunities

PHILADELPHIA, PA–(Marketwire - April 1, 2008) - GlobalFit, the nation’s leading provider of healthy living benefits, extends its support of corporate fitness with its second worksite wellness summit. The event, to be held this May in Philadelphia, brings health and fitness experts together with wellness professionals for a full day of information, networking and, of course, exercise.

“GlobalFit now goes beyond simply offering affordable access to fitness clubs and nutrition programs,” said Frank Napolitano, the company’s President and CEO. “We’re developing GlobalFit into a comprehensive resource. With the Summit, we’re helping our sponsors build a corporate culture that supports employee health throughout their workday.”

To build upon the success of the inaugural 2007 Summit, GlobalFit has gathered an impressive roster of speakers. The Summit will feature Mark Blondman of Blank Rome LLP; Dr. L. Casey Chosewood of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Dr. Gary Foster from Temple University; Sandra Perlmutter, former Executive Director of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports; and fitness expert Kathy Smith.
Presentations include “Recipe for a Healthier Workplace,” in which Smith returns to the Summit with practical tips for supporting a healthy lifestyle at work. She’ll even lead attendees through a series of simple exercises that can be done daily at their desks. Dr. Chosewood will share best practices in worksite wellness, drawing on his experience implementing such programs for CDC employees.

The Summit will conclude with a networking reception in which professionals from some of the nation’s largest corporations can discuss their current efforts in worksite wellness and share ideas and resources with colleagues.

“The GlobalFit Worksite Wellness Summit is a forum in which the nation’s TOP employers can come together and discuss current practices and future trends,” adds Napolitano. “The ultimate goal is to encourage Americans to live healthier lives.”

Officially titled The GlobalFit Worksite Wellness Summit: The Foundation for a Healthier Workforce, the event will take place on Friday, May 9, 2008 at
the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. This program has been approved for 4.75 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). The cost for attendees is $99 through April 15 and $199 thereafter.

About GlobalFit:

GlobalFit is the nation’s leading provider of healthy living benefits. As The Source for a Better You, GlobalFit offers a comprehensive selection of programs, products and services designed to create a healthier world by providing access to benefits for healthy living. Since 1992, GlobalFit’s signature offering has been its fitness club network, now with nearly 10,000 providers nationwide. For more information, please visit www.globalfit.com/hrsummit. –>

Bookmark to: