GoodLife Fitness announces cross-Canada Tour with Jillian Michaels to promote JILLIAN MICHAELS BODYSHRED™

Six City tour includes: Calgary, Waterloo, Burlington, Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax/Bedford

TORONTO, Feb. 26, 2014 /CNW/ - GoodLife Fitness is offering Jillian Michaels' fans in six Canadian cities the opportunity to participate in a JILLIAN MICHAELS BODYSHRED™ class lead by the creator herself, Jillian Michaels.  Select participants will be working out with one of America's leading health and wellness experts at GoodLife Fitness Clubs in Calgary, Waterloo, Burlington, Toronto, Ottawa and Halifax/Bedford.

JILLIAN MICHAELS BODYSHRED™ launched exclusively in Canada at GoodLife Fitness in February of 2013 and will be offered at GoodLife Clubs nation-wide by the end of 2014. The class is a 30-minute high-intensity and endurance based workout. Jillian's progressive and effective workout helps participants shed fat, define muscle and dramatically enhance their athletic performance while transforming their physique. It utilizes Jillian's 3-2-1 interval approach to whole body circuit training which includes 3 minutes of strength, 2 minutes of cardio and 1 minute of abs.

"I'm so excited to offer my BODYSHRED class across Canada at GoodLife Fitness," said Michaels.  "My classes are fun, fast-paced 30-minute workouts that offer a scientific, metabolic training approach to achieve a strong, sexy body. It's a powerful integration of cutting-edge fitness techniques that evolves traditional exercise methods through the exploration of movement possibilities and strategies to help participants get in the sickest shape possible, at an accelerated pace."

 "I've been fortunate enough to work with some of the brightest and most inspiring people in the fitness industry and I'm happy to say, Jillian Michaels is one of those people," said Maureen "Mo" Hagan, internationally renowned fitness professional and Vice President with GoodLife Fitness.  "I've been a fan of her work and proven ability to transform the lives of people with a no-nonsense, yet compassionate, training approach.  Using this same approach, JILLIAN MICHAELS BODYSHRED™ provides users with intelligent, high-intensity training that maximizes results – that is why GoodLife Fitness is proud to be the exclusive provider of JILLIAN MICHAELS BODYSHRED™ in Canada!"

MEDIA INVITATION

Media/Photo Opportunities Available- Spaces for media interviews are limited. Please email Adam Roberts at [email protected] or call at 519-661-0190, ext. 424 by February 28, 2014 to submit your request.

Class Participation - Media are also invited to participate in the class with Jillian Michaels. Limited class spaces available. Please RSVP with your name and contact information, the name of your media outlet and the city you would like to participate in by February 28, 2014.

GENERAL CLASS PARTICIPATION

These classes are not open to the general public. The majority of class participants have been randomly selected via a GoodLife Fitness Facebook contest.

Six City Tour - Hosted @ GoodLife Fitness Clubs

• March 3 – 9-10:30 a.m. - Calgary: GoodLife Beacon Hill  - 1420 Sarcee Trail NW
• March 3 – 7:30-9p.m. - Waterloo: GoodLife Weber Street - 270 Weber St. N.
• March 4 – 11:30a.m.-1p.m. – Toronto: 137 Yonge Street Club
• March 4 – 6-7:30p.m. - Burlington: GoodLife Burlington Mall - 777 Guelph Line
• March 5 – 7:45-9:15 a.m. - Ottawa: GoodLife Queen Street - 199 Queen Street
• March 5 – 1-230 p.m. -  Halifax: GoodLife Bedford Ravine Square - 41 Peakview Way

* Special GoodLife Gift Packages available for media along with a copy of Jillian Michael's newest book, Slim for Life:My Insider Secrets to Simple, Fast, and Lasting Weight Loss  - www.amazon.com/Slim-Life-Insider-Secrets-Lasting/dp/0385394098

For more information about JILLIAN MICHAELS BODYSHRED™, please visit JILLIANMICHAELSBODYSHRED.com.

To find JILLIAN MICHAELS BODYSHRED™ Class Schedules and Club locations, please visit http://www.goodlifefitness.com/groupexercise/cardio/bodyshred.aspx

For a complimentary 3-Visit Pass to GoodLife Fitness, please visit goodlifefitness.com.

GOODLIFE FITNESS
Founded in 1979, GoodLife Fitness is the largest fitness company in Canada with over 320 clubs from coast-to-coast. With over 902,000 members, GoodLife is helping to transform the health and wellness of 1 in 37 Canadians every day. With the purpose of giving every Canadian the opportunity to live a fit and healthy good life, David Patchell-Evans, Founder & CEO, strives to develop innovative partnerships and collaborations in all areas of health, fitness and wellness and continues to play a significant role in the healthcare system in Canada. GoodLife has achieved Platinum Status Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies, as well as Platinum Level Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures. www.goodlifefitness.com

EMPOWERED MEDIA
Empowered Media, LLC operates the Jillian Michaels wellness brand. Co-founded by Jillian Michaels and her business partner, Giancarlo Chersich, the company operates as life architects whose sole mission is to inspire individuals to empower themselves to seek healthier, active lives. The products marketed are part of the total life solution platform created by the Jillian Michaels philosophy. America's premier health and wellness coach, Michaels is a New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur and popular television personality. Michaels is also a passionate advocate, fighting to invoke important changes in all aspects of health and wellness. Michaels' newest book,  SLIM FOR LIFE: MY INSIDER SECRETS TO SIMPLE, FAST, AND LASTING WEIGHT LOSS was released February 12, 2013.  For more information about Jillian Michaels please visit www.jillianmichaels.com

SOURCE: GoodLife Fitness

Media Contacts: Adam Roberts, Public Relations Specialist, GoodLife Fitness, O: 519-661-0190, ext. 424, C: 226-377-1815, E: [email protected]