SCHILLER PARK, Ill., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Fitness, the global leader in fitness equipment, has announced that it will serve as an Associate Sponsor of the 2006 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon. Recognized as one of the premier marathons in the world, the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon attracts 40,000 runners from around the world to the shores of Lake Michigan on Oct. 22, 2006.
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Life Fitness will use the race as a platform to showcase its new Summit Trainer, a cardiovascular exercise product that combines the best of total body cross-training and climbing into one intuitive machine. The Summit Trainer targets multiple muscle groups and enables users to select a variety of positions for achieving different training intensities. Its natural motion is comfortable for even first-time users, and the Linear Incline Fit Training(TM) Technology provides a fluid transition from short strides to deep lunges.
"Life Fitness leads the fitness equipment industry in innovation and excellence and will be able to offer a good deal of support to our 40,000 runners in the way of vast running knowledge, expertise and quality products, making our runners the biggest beneficiary of this association," says race director, Carey Pinkowski.
As part of its race sponsorship, Life Fitness is developing a marathon- training program incorporating cardio and strength-training equipment to educate runners about different ways to elevate performance.
"Training at different levels requires versatile equipment," said Greg Bahnfleth, Life Fitness Academy manager. "Whether training for the marathon or for the fitness needs of everyday life, products like the Summit Trainer provide cardio conditioning for maximum results."
About Life Fitness
Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corp. , is the global leader in designing and manufacturing a full line of high-quality fitness equipment for commercial and consumer use. It is the largest commercial fitness equipment provider in the world and the only fitness equipment manufacturer that has been providing premium equipment for nearly 30 years. Life Fitness' cardiovascular and strength-training products, including the renowned Lifecycle exercise bike, are used worldwide in health clubs, fitness centers and wellness facilities, as well as in homes. The company is headquartered near Chicago, in Schiller Park, Ill., and distributes its equipment in more than 120 countries.
Life Fitness and Lifecycle are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Brunswick Corp.
Life Fitness, 5100 River Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176. Phone: 847.288.3300, http://www.lifefitness.com/
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