Gold's Gym Provides Free Workouts on Friday November 23rd / Offers Free Tips on Staying Fit during Holidays

Residents who have just enjoyed their annual Thanksgiving feast can now work off the extra calories for free all day, November 23, at Gold's Gym's locations in the Washington, DC area.

The open invitation is part of the company's holiday weekend efforts to raise awareness and help Americans to lead a healthy lifestyle and to provide the opportunity for them to burn off the Thanksgiving meal. There are currently 43 Gold's Gym facilities in the D.C. metro area and more than 500 Gold's Gym locations across the United States.

According to Gold's Gym Fitness Institute Members, Americans typically eat more than 3,000 calories between meals and snacks on Thanksgiving Day. Meaning, it will take more than walking the malls on Black Friday to burn off the mashed potatoes and stuffing (according to Gold's Gym nutritionists, a 150 pound person burns approximately 325 calories in 90 minutes of shopping).

"This is a really fun way to get Americans thinking about their own wellness on Thanksgiving Day weekend, typically a precursor to a winter slump in people's fitness routines," said Dave Reiseman from Gold's Gym International. "From cardio workouts and core training to yoga and Pilates classes, Gold's Gym looks forward to adding a dash of fitness to the Thanksgiving Day weekend activities.The American public can now work off their food frenzy!"

Consumers can simply walk into any participating Gold's Gym location to take advantage of their free workout. Certain restrictions may apply. Contact your local Gold's Gym for more details.

For those who can not make it down to the gym, Gold's Gym is offering free tips to consumers on "how to exercise at home" and "how to stay motivated during the holidays" on its Web site.

Exercise Tips for the Time-Strapped

As Gold's Gym is inviting Washington D.C. residents to turn off 
the tube and turn on the treadmill, the worldwide leader in 
fitness understands that breaking free from family and regular 
holiday weekend routines can be a challenge. Gold's Gym has a 
few home and "out and about" exercise tips for the time-
strapped. 
  
Park Your Car Farther Away While Shopping

The more steps you take during the day, the more exercise you 
are getting. Apply this same strategy to taking the stairs at 
the mall or at work. 
  
Do Some Chores

Shoveling snow, working in the garden, raking leaves, sweeping 
the floor...these kinds of activities may not be 
vigorous exercise, but they can keep you moving while 
getting your house in order. 
  
Go For A Walk To Burn Off The Holiday Calories
  
Take a brisk walk with your family, friends or pets and check 
out the holiday decorations in your neighborhood.  Make sure to 
walk at a moderate to fast pace to increase your heart rate and 
burn extra calories. 
  
Wrap Presents And Dance To Your Favorite Holiday 
Music

 Get a jumpstart on your holiday gift wrapping and break a 
sweat while dancing to your favorite holiday music.  These may 
not be intense physical activities, but they'll help you burn 
calories and get you in the holiday spirit! 
  
***For More Fitness Tips and Advice Visit Gold'sgym.Com Or Call 
Your Local Gold's Gym*** 

Established in Venice, CA. in 1965, Gold's Gym is the largest co-ed gym chain in the world with more than 620 locations in 42 states and 26 countries. Gold's Gym also operates online and goldsgear.com. Gold's Gym offers the latest equipment and services, including group exercise, personal training, cardiovascular equipment, spinning, Pilates and yoga, while maintaining its core weight lifting tradition. With nearly 3 million members worldwide, Gold's Gym continues to change lives by helping people achieve their individual potential.