WHAT:
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New Year's Resolutions: We all know they're going to happen yet
only 8% who make them actually keep them. As Jan. 1 approaches,
Life Time says enough with the failed resolutions, and is inviting
everyone to make their health a priority in 2015 by opening its
doors to the first-ever Commitment
Day Festival - four days of complimentary fun, engaging and
invigorating activities for all ages. The Festival is open to the
public, including non-members who register online for the guest
list anytime through Jan. 4.
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Highlights Include:
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• Third Annual Commitment Day 5K Fun Run will start off the
celebration at 10 a.m. on Jan. 1 with hundreds of people all ages
participating. This 5K great outdoors tradition will be hosted at
the Boca Raton location. For those who prefer the great indoors,
Life Time will have several activities taking place to mark your
commitment to 2015. Registration is open now through race day at commitmentday.com/florida.
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• Daily Fit Talks and Workout Workshops to know, nourish
and move your body for optimal results like "How to Break Up with
Sugar" and using TRX straps to get a full-body workout.
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• Group Fitness & Training Events featuring top
Signature group fitness classes and sessions with top instructors.
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• Featured All Club Events including Alpha Training, a Yoga
Commitment Jam and an Indoor Tri powered by IRONMAN® with
a chance to win a 2015 IRONMAN entry.
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• Family Fun Events engaging the whole family with gym
activities and an indoor pool party.
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• Evening Celebrations with LifeCafe happy hours and social
cycles in our cycle studios.
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WHEN/
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Jan. 1 to 4:
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Commitment Day Festival
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WHERE:
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Jan. 1: 10 a.m.:
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Commitment Day 5K
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Life Time Athletic Boca Raton, 1499 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431
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*Festival activities and times vary by club
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STORY IDEAS:
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- Human interest-how making a commitment has changed the lives of
local residents
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- Tips for success in 2015-know it, nourish it and move it
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- Exercising in the elements-tips and gear for exercising outdoors
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- Anyone can try a Tri-what to know and how to start with an
Indoor Tri
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- Creating family committed to fitness-ideas for getting your
family moving
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- Joining a health club for the New Year? What to look for to ensure
success
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RESOLUTION
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- Every year 45% of Americans make resolutions yet only 8% achieve
them.
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STATISTICS
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- Top resolutions: lose weight, get organized, spend less/save
more, enjoy life more, be more fit
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- Quit smoking
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- 39% of people in their twenties keep resolutions/14% of people
over 50 achieve their resolutions
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Source (News - Alert): University of Scranton. Journal of Clinical Psychology
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Media are invited to attend the Commitment Day 5K Fun Run
and any of the Commitment Day Festival activities.
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A Life Time expert can be available anytime for taped or
live interviews. Please contact Natalie Bushaw at 952.229.7007
(office) or 612.812.0955 (cell) or by email at [email protected].
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