World Gym comeback signals no frills fitness trend
In New York City a new World Gym near Lincoln Center embodies a lean no frills fitness boom. Arnold Schwarzenegger-backed brand promises top equipment as 1990s trainees like 28-year-old Billy Billitzer pursue intense routines. The period’s disaster-prep mindset drives serious workouts amid a shift from glamorous clubs to practical gym culture.
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New York
New World Gym
Lincoln Center
Billy Billitzer
Billitzer
World Gym
Macbeth
Broadway
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Gold
Mecca of Health
Venice Beach
Calif
Joe Gold
Schwarzenegger
Different martial arts styles taught by Lawrence schools
Lawrence offers Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu with divergent methods. The Lawrence Tae Kwon Do School stresses meditation and spiritual training alongside physical exercise, while Iron Dragon Martial Arts emphasizes weaponed, contact-based Kung Fu training led by Charles Hurst.
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Tae-Kwon-Do
New Horizons Blackbelt Academy of Tae Kwon Do
Iron Dragon Martial Arts
Elm
Charles Hurst
Iron Dragon
Hurst
Ki-June Park
Joey Miller
Tae Kwon Do
Lawrence Tae Kwon Do
Park
New Horizons
Haskell Indian College Criterium Sponsored by Lawrence Club
The Haskell Indian College campus will host a criterium Saturday drawing 160 to 200 riders from Kansas and neighboring states. Race organizer Jim Whittaker says prizes exceed 1100 dollars, with races starting 8 a.m. near 23rd and Barker. Registration opens 7:30 a.m. and closes 15 minutes before each race.
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Haskell Indian Junior College
Haskell Indian College
Lawrence Bicycle Club
Jim Whittaker
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Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
Arkansas
Oklahoma
23Rd
Barker
U.S. Cycling Federation
USCF
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Recreation Calendar Highlights Local Bike Rides and Pool Night
Lawrence recreation entries cover horseshoe club pitching practice at Broken Arrow Park 31st and Louisiana. Saturday features Haskell Indian College Criterium with registration from 7 30 a m racing at 8 a m near 23rd and Barker. Includes Death Ride 70 miles to Matfield Green and a public pool movie night Fantasia on Aug 14 with half price swim. Volunteers sought for Aug 15 Special Olympics softball tournament at Holcom Sports Complex.
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Lawrence Horseshoe Club
Broken Arrow Park
31St
Louisiana
Lawrence Bicycle Club
Flint Hills
Matfield Green
Jim
Municipal Pool
Lawrence Parks and Recreation
Lee
Holcom Sports Complex
Annette Noll
Arm Sculpting for Women Promises Quick Results
Karen Cuva of Forever Young Private Fitness Studio in Los Angeles promotes a no excuses approach to arm toning. Experts note fat levels affect timelines, while short home workouts like curls can fit TV time. Cardiovascular work aids fat reduction and muscle definition, with trainers citing gyms in Sylmar and Santa Clarita.
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Karen Cuva
Forever Young Private Fitness Studio
Los Angeles
Cuva
Danielle Nordskog
Female Fitness
Santa Clarita
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Manegold
N.Y
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New World
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Susan Booth
Don Booth
Iron Dragon School
Ben Bigler
Richard Quintana
Lawrence Tae- Kwon
Bicycle Club
Haskell
South Park
Parks & Rec
Journal-World
Sherry Goggin-Giardina
Gold’s Gym
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