Dani McGee’s Mountain Fitness Center Offers New Membership Incentives in Support of the U.S Government’s First-ever Physical Activity Guidelines

In support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recent release of Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Dani McGee’s Mountain Fitness Center will offer 10% off monthly membership rates for new members joining before December 31, 2008.

On October 8, 2008, The Department of Health and Human Services launched the first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. We are in the midst of an obesity epidemic whose effects can be felt across America. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, adult obesity rates have doubled since 1980, from 15 percent to 30 percent. Childhood obesity rates have nearly tripled since 1980, from 6.5 percent to 16.3 percent. Obesity and physical inactivity in America are negatively impacting the economy and even worse; are putting people’s lives at risk. That is why, Mountain Fitness Center, together with other members of the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), fully supports and aligns itself with the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

The new Physical Activity Guidelines are a comprehensive resource, based on scientific studies, that provides guidance on the importance of physical activity in preventing disease and improving overall health for Americans. "It's important for all Americans to be active, and the guidelines are a roadmap to include physical activity in their daily routine," HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt said. "The evidence is clear -- regular physical activity over months and years produces long-term health benefits and reduces the risk of many diseases. The more physically active you are, the more health benefits you gain." The Guidelines offer specific suggestions of types, and duration of physical activity for adults, children, adolescents, and people with disabilities and chronic diseases. They are applicable to people at any fitness level and can be personalized to achieve a variety of health and fitness goals.

The Physical Activity Guidelines align with the continuous effort by the health club industry to change the direction of obesity in the U.S. through exercise and healthy living. "Our Club is excited about the first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines and we believe they represent a positive step forward in the fight against obesity" said Dani McGee of Mountain Fitness Center. "The Guidelines provide an opportunity for the health and fitness industry to facilitate change in the epidemic of obesity and physical inactivity by providing the best environment to exercise. Working out in a health club can help jumpstart Americans’ healthy living and is critical in disease prevention, staying healthy, and living longer." Dani McGee added, "The end goal is for Americans to see the value in the Guidelines and be mindful of them while exercising at the club." For additional information about the program at Dani McGee’s Mountain Fitness Center, visit www.mtnfitness.com or call 909-866-7020. For information about the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, please visit http://www.health.gov/PAguidelines. For information on IHRSA Health Promotion programming contact, healthpromotions@ihrsa.org, or 800-228-4772 x164. For media inquiries, please contact pr@ihrsa.org or +1 617-951-0055.