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For Immediate Release

B&S Fitness Presents The North Shore’s first ever Community and Corporate Weight Loss Challenge with cash and prizes!

Salem, MA, November 16, 2011— B&S Fitness (http://www.bnsfitness.com/) the largest provider of fitness programs on Boston's North Shore had such great success and results from their one-of-a-kind fitness program: "Lose it Win it"—a weight-loss challenge where the individual who loses the highest percentage of body fat won over $1200 in cash and prizes. The program combines a weight loss development model of nutrition and mixed exercises and was only for people with at least 50 pounds to lose. Both the winners from their group lost an average of 25 pounds in just eight weeks.

The new challenge is targeted to North Shore Communities and Companies with at least ten participants looking to lose weight and develop a healthier lifestyle. The program is created around the philosophy of promoting good health and an active lifestyle through an atmosphere of friendly competition, nutrition tracking, team building, weekly structure and accountability.

Brandi Dion, President of B&S Fitness explains why her company developed this weight loss challenge, "More people tell me every day how much they want to lose weight and get on track. But they have no motivation, accountability or structure. This program provides all of that and much more which leads to success, both in and out of work." She goes on to state, "With that in mind, we are encouraging friends, family and or co-workers to motivate each other to develop a team that will together develop a healthier lifestyle and ultimately claim the bragging rights of being fit, leaner and happy” “When it comes to weight loss results, we have found over the years that accountability and competition bring unbelievable results. This is what we are developing with this weight loss challenge” adds Dr. Steven Dion, Health Eductation Concentration Coordinator of Salem State University.

Nationally certified (NSCA and NASM) exercise coaches will run weekly workouts as well as provide nutritional guidance. Each class will begin with a weigh-in and discussion followed by updates on results, health tips, weekly workout and nutrition challenges, and more. Resources available to program participants are as follows: B&S Fitness, B&S Sport Science, Body and Soul Massage Therapy, the B&S Sport Science Certified Nutritionist Melinda Vatturro, and Gloria Bakst, a personal chef who specializes in weight loss and meal preparation for those suffering from Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and more.

The program will be structured as weekly 75-minute classes held at either B&S Sport Science located at Dock 19/20 at Shetland Park, in Salem, MA, at the participating business or on the Salem Common. The cost of the program is $2,000 per team (10-15ppl) or $250/person which includes everything. 2012 is the year for co-workers and employers to take on a corporate challenge and see what life changing experiences they will encounter.

COST: $2000 per company/group or $250/person

WHEN: You tell us. Sooner than later! Reserve your time slot now!

Weigh In Location: B&S Sport Science located at Dock 19/20 at Shetland Park, in Salem, MA. Workout location will be at your company/location unless otherwise needed. Each class will begin with a weigh-in and discussion followed by updates on results, health tips, work out and nutrition challenges for the week and helpful advice.

MORE INFORMATION: (or to complete an application) please contact: Brandi Dion or Ashley Steeves at info@bnsfitness.com or call 978-836-0271

DOWNLOAD COMPANY/GROUP APPLICATION

INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION HERE

Once we receive your application and review it - you will be contact within 5 businesses days with your acceptance status into the program. The program is limited to ONLY 10 companies so get your applications in ASAP! The more detail you provide in your application, the better your teams chances of being accepted.

Q&A

Is there a limit on who exactly can participate in this event? ( fitness level, weight level, beginner, etc.) - Anyone can join - whether it is weight loss, motivation team support, etc.. We can work with all fitness levels in your group for the workouts. There is no weight loss max for participants like in our first program so it is more welcome to people that need to lose the last 10 pounds or get started on the fifty plus they may be carrying around.
 
The weekly meetings..are those once a week for the 8 week period and what exactly is done in those? Do we get a certain workout plan as a team and instructions what needs to be done as far as workouts during the weeks? Yes - 1x week for the 8 weeks. You will be assigned a trainer that will come do a weigh in and then give you a workout that you can follow a few more times during the week on your own or with your team. We will also give you exercise and nutrition challenges to help keep you focused and motivated.
 
Do we all have to show up as a team at those meetings? We understand life gets in the way - but the more often you can come as a team - the better chances your team will win. So - they are not mandatory but everyone is encouraged to make this a weekly commitment.

Refund Policy:

Due to the nature of this program and the amount of cash and prizes there is a strict no refund policy. What we can do is offer a partial credit to the team members/business that invests in the healthy challenge. Partial credit will be based on when the discontinuation of the program occurs.

Supporting Business Include:

B&S Sport Science

Body & Soul Massage

Balanced Nutritional Life Styles

North Shore Boot Camp Company

About B&S Fitness Programs LLC:

B&S Fitness http://www.bnsfitness.com, based in Salem, MA is the largest provider of professional quality fitness programs on the North Shore of Boston. Voted “Best New Business” in Salem for 2005, B&S Fitness provides unique programs for all fitness levels—from novices to seasoned athletes. The company’s owners are schooled in exercise science and hold various coaching and fitness certifications. B&S Fitness programs include the largest boot camp program in the region, Psychofitt™, Powerfitt™, weekend warrior, yoga, endurance swim programs, competition training for triathlons, marathons, duathlons, as well as personal fitness training and corporate boot camps. They also provide specialized fitness programs for men, women, and youths. Wholly owned B&S Fitness subsidiaries include B&S Sports Science (BnSSportScience.com), B&S Event Management, and North Shore Boot Camp Co. (NorthShoreBootCamp.com)