HUDSON, OHIO (September 8, 2011) – Jerry Lynch and David Gadd, local Akron businessmen, have purchased LifeCenter Plus at 5133 Darrow Road, Hudson, Ohio for an undisclosed sum, effective on Friday, September 2, 2011.

They plan to continue the LifeCenter Plus goal of providing state-of-the-art equipment in a fun environment with a family friendly focus.

“We are very excited about this opportunity. LifeCenter Plus has so much promise with a great facility, qualified trainers, a strong family orientation, and a loyal membership,” explained Jerry Lynch. “Over the next few months we will be evaluating the fitness programs and the aesthetics of the club and will be formalizing plans to upgrade both the facility and the programming.”

The owners plan to survey members in the first 90 days to find out their opinions and suggestions for changes. “Following the survey we will evaluate a variety of programs,” he said. “We’ll consider the members input and ideas for improvement.”

Lynch, a long time member and spinning instructor at LifeCenter Plus, is a fitness enthusiast.

About LifeCenter Plus Health and Fitness Club
A premier health and fitness facility, LifeCenter Plus has served the Hudson, Stow and surrounding communities since 1978. The 103,000-square foot multipurpose facility employs 140 people as a full-service, four-season health and fitness club with degreed, certified fitness staff and personal trainers. The fitness club offers individually designed programs and group classes for members. Facilities include a fitness center with TechnoGym strength-training and cardio equipment; five swimming pools, Spinning Studio; Pilates, Yoga, and Tai Chi Studios, an indoor track, a rock climbing wall, an outdoor BootCamp program, several Kids Klub fitness programs and more.

In May 2011, the aquatics center at LifeCenter Plus was featured in Oprah’s magazine with their 11-member In Synch team. In 2008, LifeCenter Plus earned the distinction of being listed in the Guinness Book of World records with the “Largest Aqua Aerobic Display” in the world, with 273 people performing choreographed water aerobics simultaneously in LifeCenter Plus’ two indoor pools. Three years in a row (2007, 2008, and 2009) LifeCenter Plus was honored by Aquatics International Magazine with the “Best in Aquatics” Award. For more information call 330-655-2377or visit the website at www.LifeCenterPlus.com.

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Media contact: Chris Brown 330-656-9793
email: cbrown@resources-results.com

BOULDER, COLO. (For Immediate Release) – Sierra Designs is launching into the new year with a fully redesigned and upgraded website (www.SierraDesigns.com), new product packaging, and refined marketing materials to better support the company’s position as a pinnacle brand.

With a technical feel reflecting their dedication to creating outdoor gear of the highest quality, Sierra Designs’ new website, packaging, and marketing materials will better represent the superior design, workmanship, and performance of all Sierra Designs equipment.

“Our gear and apparel is designed and manufactured to be best in class, and now our new website, hang tags, and marketing materials better reflect the quality and performance found in all Sierra Designs gear,” said Sue Edmiston, Sierra Designs marketing manager. “Our award-winning tents, sleeping bags, and apparel deserve the support of marketing that conveys a message of high performance.”

The new SierraDesigns.com features streamlined search tools for finding gear, enhanced imagery and consumer reviews for researching products, and heightened Facebook and Twitter interactivity to more effectively connect Sierra Designs shoppers with the right gear for any outdoor experience.

The new website will allow shoppers to purchase gear directly from Sierra Designs, choose from a selection of five other online retail partners, or locate a brick-and-mortar retailer near them.

New hangtags will feature images and graphics that easily convey the message that all Sierra Designs equipment is designed and manufactured for dedicated outdoor enthusiasts who rely on high performance gear.

Other marketing collateral, including Sierra Designs retail POP, workbooks, and trade show booth posters will also feature images and graphics that help support Sierra Designs’ position as a pinnacle brand.

About Sierra Designs
Founded in 1965, at the beginning of the golden age of backpacking and climbing, Sierra Designs is one of the original brands for the eco-conscious outdoor enthusiast. We have always had a passion to protect where we play, and our tents, sleeping bags, and apparel have been to every corner of the world, from the highest peaks in Tibet to your local greenway around the corner. We model and design our products for high performance adventurers, but make it attainable for you. Sierra Designs’ gear and apparel fits in with your daily life, no matter where it takes you. Visit us online at SierraDesigns.com or see us on Facebook.

Get off your duff, and get ready to run! February 7, 2010 marks the 44th annual American Professional Football Super Bowl game and the 11th consecutive Super 5K Road Race, which will start and finish near Running Fit’s newest location within the Novi Town Center.

Running Fit completed their move of the Novi location shortly after last year’s race. The new store resides on Eleven Mile Road, two doors down from Bonefish Grill facing Grand River Avenue. It is larger and in a more visible location within the Town Center.

The weather in years past has varied from sunny and mild to frigid, snowy and windy. Race director, Randy Step, says that the race has seen growth each year and expects more that 2,000 participants in 2010. Custom Super 5K finisher pint glasses will be awarded to the first 1,500 finishers, and football fan or not, he welcomes and encourages one and all to come on out and “earn the best spot on the couch!”

No matter where competitors finish, an abundance of post race food including hot wings served by the “Hooter’s girls” will be waiting for all of the participants at the finish.

If you’re not in shape to partake in a 5K event, Step has that covered too. Winter 2010 Running 101 classes will begin in January at Running Fit stores located in Novi and Ann Arbor.

Novi store manager Rachel Ingle assures that while winter conditions can be challenging at times, safety is a priority. Ingle elaborates as she explains that classes run on maintained sidewalks in the Town Center in addition to having the ability to seek shelter under awnings that provide cover from Michigan’s imminent snow.

Additionally, as in previous years, race participants can anticipate the opportunity to take advantage of great bargains in the store race weekend!

Start the New Year off right. Whether you’re new to running or an old vet, having a goal, running with friends and engaging in a little competition keeps us fresh and begging for more. To register and learn more about the Super 5K and Winter Running 101 classes, please visit http://www.runsuperbowl.com/ and http://www.runningfit.net/ or call (734) 929-9027.