Free Workouts at Pierpont Racquet Club offered for Local Residents
It's a fact - Americans are the most overweight population in the world, and many people are looking for a solution. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight, and nearly one-third of all Americans are obese. A change is necessary. That's why
The Pierpont Racquet Club, along with other members of the nonprofit International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), will open its doors
free to the public the week of May 14-20, 2007 as part of the nationwide Get Active America! campaign.
This year marks the fourth year of the campaign, again offering Americans of all ages a "first step" opportunity to begin an exercise program in a safe, supportive environment. During 2006's program, more than 70,000 Americans participated in Get Active America!, taking their first steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
"Many Americans don't realize that in addition to helping to control weight, physical activity decreases the risk of dying from coronary heart disease and reduces the risk of developing diabetes, hypertension and colon cancer," said Joe Moore, IHRSA President and CEO. "The health club industry is dedicated to helping make exercise fun and accessible to all Americans."
Get Active America! is part of a continuous effort by the health club industry to change the direction of the nation's health. This special Get Active America! week will allow Ventura residents to take exercise classes and use the facilities at
Pierpont Racquet Club free of charge. Current Pierpont Racquet Club members will also be invited to bring a friend or family member in
for free the week of May 14-20, 2007.
"With obesity on the rise, we are proud to participate in such an encouraging program, and offer free workouts to those interested in beginning, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle," said Thu Huynh, General Manager for the Pierpont Racquet Club.
During Get Active America! Week, guests will receive free access to the Pierpont Racquet Club, its state-of-the-art exercise equipment and an array of exercise classes. Visitors who would like to join the Pierpont Racquet Club during Get Active America! week will benefit from a complimentary MicroFit® fitness assessment as well as a fitness orientation with a PRC fitness trainer. In addition, if the new members play tennis, they will also receive a ½ hour tennis hitting session and orientation with a PRC tennis professional. For more information, visit www.pierpontrc.com/getactive.
In addition to the Pierpont Racquet Club, other IHRSA member health clubs nationwide will offer free workouts during Get Active America! week. A complete list of participating health club locations is available at www.getactiveamerica.com.
About the Pierpont Racquet Club:
Ventura's premiere tennis and family fitness center, the Pierpont Racquet Club (PRC) celebrates its 30 th anniversary this year. The PRC is more than a racquet club and offers a wide range of fitness, wellness, sports and fun for every member of the family. For more information about the PRC, visit
www.pierpontrc.com; or call 805-648-5161.
About IHRSA
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is a nonprofit association dedicated to the growth, protection, and promotion of the health club industry, and represents more than 6,500 clubs worldwide. IHRSA is an international leader in health club industry education and research. For more information on IHRSA, visit www.ihrsa.org. For more information on Get Active America!, visit www.getactiveamerica.com.