Woolbrights Plaza at Coral Springs II faces foreclosure Oct 16, 2009
Major tenants include Bally Total Fitness, which filed for Chapter 11 in December, and IPic Entertainment, a movie theater and restaurant. However, a physical inspection of the building did not turn up any evidence of IPic Entertainment in the plaza. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Cambridge Fitness Brothers starts Sept. 15 Sep 3, 2009
Fitness Brothers participants receive a free three-month membership to Bally Total Fitness in Porter Square and a weekly one-day pass to the Cambridge Family YMCA.. Orientation meetings will be held Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to noon at Bally Total Fitness at 1815 Mass. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Bally Total Fitness emerges from Chapter 11 Sep 2, 2009
(AP) Bally Total Fitness said Tuesday that it has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Chicago-based gym operator filed for bankruptcy protection in December for the second time in less than two years as it was hindered by debt and limited refinancing options amid the credit crunch. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Pools may be harmful to health Aug 30, 2009
The spa at Bally Total Fitness on Jimmy Carter Boulevard in Norcross was closed by inspectors three times from March through May for water chemistry problems. It passed two recent inspections, then was cited for low pH in July. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Bally Total Fitness cleared to exit bankruptcy Aug 20, 2009
Top Finance Headlines. Top Government Headlines. (Crain's Chicago Business)
With Jan Baker Aboard, Latham Seeks to Break On Through to the Debtors' Side Aug 6, 2009
In recent months, the firm has handled Chapter 11 cases for health club chain Bally Total Fitness, flash memory maker Spansion and outdoor retailer Eddie Bauer. The debtors' assignments, which tend to be more lucrative than their creditor counterparts, have paid off. (Law.com)
Sport & Health lands $25M Jul 13, 2009
Chicago-based Bally Total Fitness Corp., for example, filed for Chapter 11 protection for the second time at the close of 2008, but other gyms say membership is holding steady, though many are offering deals to keep members around. McLean-based Titan Fitness Corp., one of the largest Gold s Gym franchisees, is in a similar position in this market, said Chief Development Officer Aaron Lieberman. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
•Bally fitness centers to close Jun 17, 2009
Two teens went to Bally Total Fitness in Greenwood for a swim, but the pool was closed, and a sign on the door informed them the entire club will close next week. Bally is closing its Greenwood fitness center after 20 years in operation as part of its efforts to exit from bankruptcy by restructuring, said Larry Larsen, company spokesman. (The Daily Journal)
Falcone's Grilled Jun 17, 2009
In 2006 and 2007 Falcone went on a buying spree, acquiring companies like Bally Total Fitness out of bankruptcy. Since then, however, several of his investments have soured. (New York Post -- Business)
Mississippi conservatives need not apply Jun 16, 2009
The U.S. health-club operator Bally Total Fitness Holding has reached a deal with lenders on a plan to help it exit bankruptcy. Bo Chambliss LOBBYIST. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Neighborhoods: Word on the street Jun 5, 2009
Bally Total Fitness in Porter Square is offering a free 10-week membership, and the Cambridge Family YMCA is offering a weekly one-day pass to all Fitness Brothers participants. Men who are interested in serving as a team captain should call 617-665-3686 or e-mail Henry Lewis at hlewis@challiance. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Pole-dancing out as recession hits May 16, 2009
The latter is a private equity group that bought the chain from Bally Total Fitness Holding in 2006. The Crunch brand is amazing and it's been mismanaged in the past five years,'' said Mark Mastrov, who founded 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide and who will become chairman. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The Race Across America 2009 (RAAM) The World's Toughest Bicycle Race, Welcomes an International Field of Elite and Amazing Cyclists May 7, 2009
In the 4 person division Big wave surfer, has again teamed up with Bally Total Fitness founder, , Rage Against The Machine bassist, and Ironman participant, Jason Winn. This extreme team has more than a world record in their sight, as they are riding to raise awareness and funds for various causes. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Word on the Street: Fan of mixed martial arts behind magazine Apr 28, 2009
Locally, the magazine can be found at MMA Elite Apparel near Blackstone and Herndon avenues in Fresno, Fresno Kickboxing Academy near Herndon and Sunnyside avenues in Clovis, Bally Total Fitness and online at californiafighter. tv. (Fresno Bee)
Exercise With Caution? Fitness Balls Recalled Apr 18, 2009
Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Balls, all made by EB Brands, are involved in the recall. Though the action is termed a recall, EB Brands won't actually be taking the balls back unless they have burst. (ABC News -- Business)
Fitness Ball Recall Apr 18, 2009
EB Brands makes the rubber exercise balls sold under such brand names as Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Balls. While the CPSC is calling the action a "recall," the company is only taking back balls that have burst. (W-USA News, DC)
Residents compete to be the biggest loser Apr 17, 2009
Her weight loss journey has included Curves and Bally Total fitness, but she lacked a strong support system. This is an ongoing goal, Bilyeu said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Millions for Axelrod in sale of firm... Apr 5, 2009
Entitled , the story asserted that the firm was a master of Astroturf organizing" a practice the good government groups with which Obama worked closely in the and have lambasted as a way to skirt lobbying laws. Additionally, New York State show that Madison Square Garden paid ASK $1.16 million to lobby in 2004 the biggest lobbying contract of the year in the state. Sedler in 00001377 disputed that ASK engages in Astroturf lobbying and also asserted that, though ASK had to register as a lobby... (The Drudge Report)
Hidden Wallet Stolen Outside Gym Mar 26, 2009
Mike Jaster decided his wallet would be safer hidden in his pickup truck than in a locker at his neighborhood gym, Bally Total Fitness, located at 17750 Katy Freeway at Barker Cypress Road. "I had everything in there and I felt like it was real secure," he said. (Click2Houston, TX)
In recession, mixed picture for health-related businesses Mar 24, 2009
When money is tight, people don t want any extra expenses, said manager George Krodel of Bally Total Fitness in Porter Square. And a gym membership is definitely an extra expense. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Cancun refund caught in peso squeeze Mar 19, 2009
Meg Cauthorn of Albany and Julie Young of Clifton Park were another two captive customers of Bally Total Fitness gym. They had signed up for a free trial at the Crossgates Mall location in February in 2008 and quit before the trial ran out. (Albany Times Union)
Cardio Kickboxing Class Mar 7, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (WUSA) -- is now offering a new class that combines martial arts with cardio and strength training. (W-USA News, DC)
Dodgers hosting job fair Feb 25, 2009
Last year, approximately 4,000 participants from throughout Southern California met representatives from Bally Total Fitness, Federal Express, Macy's, Coca-Cola, Sears, Primerica, University of Southern California and the United States Secret Service. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Boomers keep fitness industry feelin' groovy Feb 7, 2009
Programs geared to seniorsAt a Bally Total Fitness Center in Brooklyn, New York, instructor Kathy Rubinstein leads a group of mostly baby boomers through her strength class. "My classes aren't meant for any special age group, but I give variations of the workout. I show them the high impact move and then the low impact move," Rubinstein said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Pinched Americans hit the gym, but seek deals Feb 7, 2009
Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December for the second time in 17 months. At a time of recession and rising unemployment, there is a growing focus on low-cost options. (MSNBC -- Health)
