Middletown, NY (10/23/09) – In honor of National Diabetes Month and the launch of the American Diabetes Association’
The idea is simple: invite Orange County residents to Gold’s Gym Middletown that day to “donate” their calories to the cause. Whether it’s 5 minutes on the treadmill, 20 minutes on the elliptical machine, an hour long group exercise class or 30 minutes of lifting weights, all calories burned by exercising will count as a donation to the cause. Gold’s Gym has even created a special calorie guide that shows how many calories are burned with each activity performed at the gym.
"We are proud to invite people everywhere to join us as we work to promote diabetes education, research and awareness," said Bob Roche, from Gold’s Gym Middletown. "By setting a new record for the most calories burned in a single day, we are hoping to both generate awareness and demonstrate the pervasiveness of diabetes. This event will also generate important funds for diabetes research."
From now until November 7th, consumers can visit Gold’s Gym Middletown for a free workout and make a donation to the ADA by purchasing special “Burn-a-thon”
On the day of the Burn-a-thon, consumers can simply walk in to Gold’s Gym and perform the exercise of their choice. Fitness professionals will be on hand to demonstrate all of the equipment and activities in the gym and consumers can utilize the calorie burning charts so they can decide how many calories they would like to “pledge.” Take Shape For Life Health Coaches will be on hand to explain the Medifast for Diabetes Program.
In addition to the Burn-a-thon, Gold’s Gym supports the ADA by sponsoring the organization’
