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Season of Giving Jammies, Food

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:16:00 EST

Storm Roberts needs your help to outfit North Central Florida children in new, warm, soft pajamas. Plus, see how $20 can provide a family in need with their holiday meal.

Holiday Hours for the three gyms

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:59:00 EST

The holiday hours for our three fitness centers are here.

Pink treadmill, by the numbers

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:29:00 EST

Pink Treadmill stats: 1284 miles logged, or about 2,568,000 steps over the 31 days, or the walking distance from the health club to Ottawa.

In Photos: Open House at the main gym

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:21:00 EST

A photo recap of our Open House at the main gym, featuring Albert, Alberta & a real, live alligator.

Photos from Family Fun Fitness Day - Fall '09

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:32:00 EST

Check out photos from Gainesville Family Fun Fitness Day - Fall '09, hosted by the gym. The PTA from the elementary school with the best participation will receive $500 to use toward their activities.

Gainesville Sun: Gym fighting the breast cancer battle one mile at a time

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:54:00 EST

The Gainesville Sun's Samantha Merkle reports, "With more than 120 pieces of cardio equipment at Gainesville Health and Fitness Center main location on Newberry Road, one stands out - and not just because it's pink."

Check out the new Zwurly.com

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 11:16:00 EST

It's now more focused on what's going on in your universe. It's the Facebook for the fitness community, with expert advice from all over. Join now and watch us grow.

WCJB-TV reports on pink treadmill

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 07:44:00 EST

WCJB-TV's Robert Bradfield reports on how a Gainesville gym is supporting breast cancer research with a pink treadmill at its 24 hour gym.

Support the Boys & Girls Club

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 10:54:00 EST

The Boys & Girls Club serves hundreds of children each and every day and some 4,000 kids each year. Parents can rely on the Club to ensure their children are in a safe environment and not left alone at home.

Free Boot Camp this week, plus small groups start Oct. 5

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:07:00 EST

Take advantage this Wednesday, Thursday & Friday of free Boot Camp at our main fitness center on Newberry Road. Each session is limited to the first 20, so RSVP now.

Pink treadmill arrives at our 24 hour gym

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:26:00 EST

Help warm up our pink treadmill at our main fitness center. For each mile logged on it during October, a donation will be made to support breast cancer research.

Flu Season Reminder

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:59:00 EST

The best way to avoid the flu this season is to continue your exercise program and follow these tips. Please be sure to: Wash Your Hands Frequently - Wipe your machines with provided Gym Wipes - Hand sanitizer stations are provided around the clubs.

Family Fun & Fitness Day - Oct. 25

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:08:00 EST

Bring your family to Kanapaha Park on Sunday, Oct. 25 for Family Fun & Fitness Day. The event is free, and packed with family-friendly activities.

UPDATE: Help Cristiane Machado celebrate her ZumBirthday

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:05:00 EST

Help Cristiane Machado celebrate her birthday by attending her outdoor Zumba class on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 9:30 a.m.

A New Record: 124 Blood Donors in 24 Hours

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:10:00 EST

A big thanks to everyone who came out to make the event, a part of the "What Colors Do You Bleed?" challenge, a gigantic success. With LifeSouth reporting 124 donors during the 24 hour blood drive, we exceeded our already lofty goal by 20. Go Gators!

Never Give Up! Joe Cirulli talks about overcoming adversity

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:26:00 EST

Joe Cirulli, owner of Gainesville Health & Fitness, tells his story of overcoming adversity, Sept. 1, 2009, at one of his Gainesville, FL health clubs.

New Group Exercise Schedules Take Effect Monday

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 16:36:00 EST

There will be a new schedule for group fitness classes at all three locations effective Monday, September 14. The new schedules include quite a few new formats.

Labor Day Hours

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 17:04:00 EST

The Main Center will close Monday at 8pm and reopen Tuesday at 5am. The Tioga Center and Women's Center will be open from 9am to 6pm on Monday.

Donors needed for record-setting 24 hour blood drive

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 10:48:00 EST

History will be made starting Tuesday, Sept. 15, as LifeSouth, Gainesville Health & Fitness, and Rock 104 come together to put on the community blood center's first 24 hour blood drive.

And the winner is ...

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 10:14:00 EST

Congratulations to Brandon Rosin, the fitness centers' 2009 Personal Trainer of the Year.

Get more Zumba with your membership

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:03:00 EST

Three more Zumba classes are coming to Gainesville Health & Fitness, plus Wednesday's 8:15 p.m. Zumba class is spreading to the basketball court through the rest of the year.

Joe's talk full: Don't wait to RSVP for other upcoming talks

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:49:00 EST

With overwhelming demand for Joe's Sept. 1 talk, registration is now closed. Now, don't wait to RSVP for other upcoming talks throughout September. As you've seen, seating is limited.

A 2,010-calorie shake, and other worst foods

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 15:38:00 EST

It has more sugar than 12 Fudgsicles, as much fat as a stick and a half of butter, and more calories than 37 Oreos.

From 12 cents: How Joe Cirulli created his own future

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 10:36:00 EST

Come hear the incredible story of how Joe Cirulli persevered and created his own success. He will speak September 1, 2009, at 7 pm at Gainesville Health and Fitness, 4820 Newberry Road.

How Rick Atwood worked his way off the heart-lung transplant list

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 14:02:00 EST

( Updated: Aug. 6 ) In immediate need of a heart-lung transplant, Rick Atwood began to exercise in preparation of the surgery. Hear how exercising has changed his outlook.