Westin New York Grand Central Hotel and FiTMAPPED Host Free Summer Fitness Break Event in Manhattan

Consumers are invited to burn calories with a leading fitness instructor and increase their wellness IQ when the Westin New York Grand Central (http://www.westinnewyorkgrandcentral.com/) and FiTMAPPED (http://www.fitmapped.com/) host a free Summer Fitness Break in Manhattan on July 31 from 6pm to 8pm. At the event, activities include:

- Energize with a group workout led by Molly Winter Fitness

- Get answers to wellness and nutrition questions from a panel of leading fitness experts including Stacey Grant, Samantha Lynch and Willow Jarosh

- Healthy snacks, and smoothies, treats from LUNA Bars, OatWorks and VROU

- Enter to win giveaways including workout gear and trips to the Westin New York Grand Central

- Take part in FiTMAPPED.com’s 'Review & Win' sweepstakes (click here (https://www.fitmapped.com/blog/2013/enter-the-fitmapped-f...)) and enjoy great giveaways, including gift cards for New Balance® workout gear and a two-night stay at the Westin New York Grand Central

- After attending the event, join the fun on by clicking on "Sweat Here" on the hotel's FiTMAPPED.com profile page

The event will be held at the Westin New York Grand Central, 212 East 42nd Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenue. RSVP required via Eventbrite: http://westingrandcentralandfitmapped.eventbrite.com. For more information, call 212-490-8900 or email fitnessevent@jmc-pr.com.

FiTMAPPED is a comprehensive online and mobile app directory of fitness establishments in the NYC and LA metro areas. Users can sift through a database of more than 2,000 fitness establishments to narrow their results by location, type of fitness (i.e. yoga, spin), and price. FiTMAPPED’s sleek, simple interface and innovative search classifications enable consumers to find fitness with ease. Check out the FiTMAPPED Facebook app to mark off fitness locations you've tried and share where you sweat with friends.

The new Westin New York Grand Central, located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, opened in October 2012 after a $75 million complete renovation to reveal a modern design and signature Westin amenities. The hotel features 774 spacious guest rooms and suites, a 3,000 square-foot WestinWORKOUT® fitness studio and THE LCL: Bar & Kitchen, the first bar and food concept from nightlife leader Gerber Group in a Westin property. A partner of Grand Central Terminal’s Centennial this year, the hotel is ideally situated just two blocks from Grand Central and steps from landmarks including the Chrysler Building and Rockefeller Center.

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Charter School empowers community to help fight childhood obesity, Hosts free Fitness event

San Diego 1st Annual Fitness and field day will take place on Saturday 11 may 2013 a from 10: 30 am to 12: 30. Hosted by Empower Charter School, this event will be launched to the community along with a variety of free, fun, fitness activities for the whole family to enjoy. This all-volunteer effort is to create awareness for Empower Charter School, a free, public school, which is unique in its focus on fitness and health and strives to be a community resource to rest of parents and children in today's era of rampant childhood obesity.

"Childhood obesity affects 1 in 3 children ...", says Jessica Muto, Secretary for Empower Charter School, "while most schools have cut PE, we plan to integrate into our fitness and health curriculum. We carry this free event show people that they can communicate and have fun with their families, outdoors, and they don't need fancy equipment to be active and have fun with their children-much like our school will teach. "

Empower Charter School to submit plans for approval of its application to San Diego Unified School District in Fall 2013 with a plan to open in Fall 2014. They offer an immersion in the Spanish and innovative curriculum for children in grades kindergarten through 5. Their goal is to empower the genius and super hero in each child.

Lindbergh Park is located on Eckstrom 7399 Street, San Diego, CA 92111 (off of the 805 freeway and Balboa Ave). You can register for the event and learn more about Empower Charter School by visiting www.empowercharter.org.

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Shaped Bodies Fitness First FREE Bra Fitting Event

Houston, Texas Shaped Bodies Fitness will be hosting their first Free Bra Fitting event on Saturday, February 23, 2013. This event will be held at DILLARDS in Memorial City Mall, Houston Texas starting at Noon. Do you know your correct bra size?  Does your bra fit you comfortably, without the bulge, spillage, lumps and humps? If not, here is your opportunity to be fitted correctly by DILLARDS Professional Bra Fitters. They will be on hand to measure you, fit you and help you select the correct bra that FITS. No more guessing, no more surprises.

Shaped Bodies Fitness not only provides excellent workouts that yield true and lasting results, but they genuinely care about their clients.  They focus on events that will help to promote good health, smart eating and daily exercise. Open to the public.  Space is limited first come first serve.  Please call to register and reserve your space.

Contact: Katherine Moore Devoe
832-795-1822
kmdevoe@shapedbodies.com
www.shapedbodies.com

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Celebrity Trainer Cara Castronuova to host Fitness Fundraising Event

In an effort to raise awareness of healthy lifestyle choices and combat obesity, Celebrity fitness expert, NBC’s Biggest Loser trainer and Motivational Speaker Cara Castronuova proudly announces the creation of her charity, KnockOut Obesity, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to fitness empowerment for women and adolescents.

The launch event in celebration of KnockOut Obesity will be the first annual Dance-a-Thin™, a fitness fundraising festivity, on Saturday June 1st, on the campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY from 7pm-11pm.  All proceeds will benefit KnockOut Obesity and help send local NY children to fitness camp this summer.

"I'm psyched for this event, it’s going to be so much fun. Plus all the proceeds will send kids to camp, so the spirit will be very positive,” stated Castronuova.  “I love freestyle dancing as a workout because it is so freeing, and empowering.  So I want everyone to come prepared to let loose!"

Dance-a-Thin™ welcomes attendees of varied rhythmic ability, from beginners to experts, to show off their moves during the dance-off, segments of which will be led by professional dancers from a myriad of technique such as Broadway, belly dancing and others.  The festivities will also include a “pink-carpet” entrance, relaxation and massage stations, contests, door prizes and much more!  

A range of celebrities, professional athletes, public figures and health professionals will be in attendance to help support this worthwhile cause such as Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum (Preventative Cardiologist, Mount Sinai Hospital; Women & Heart Disease Advocate), and Rachel Russo (Celebrity Matchmaker). Many other exciting guests to be announced soon!

During the event, Castronuova will also present the debuting Woman Warrior Award™ to select women of outstanding character and integrity that embody the spirit of a true woman warrior and empower women and girls everywhere.  

“Dance-a-Thin™ is all about having fun and it doesn't matter the dance experience," says Castronuova. “The goal is for everyone to have fun and raise money for children, all at the same time."

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.  For tickets and event information, please visit knockoutobesityfoundation.com and caracastronuova.com.

For sponsorship and media inquiries, please contact Camille L. Currie, PowerImage Public Relations at camile@powerimagepr.com.

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