Fitness Project Pledges to Rid 100,000 Pounds of Nation's Bodyfat

The recent uprising of obesity has caused American citizens to take note of their expanding waistlines, and change unhealthy habits. With an estimated 10 million people in the U.S. suffering from a varying degree of being overfat, if 50,000 people lost just 4 pounds in the month of July, (equivalent to about 1-inch in the waistline), the Get America Fit challenge will be an astounding success.

Santa Barbara, CA -- July 8, 2004 -- The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) announced today that they will actively support the Get America Fit project, lasting the month of July, 2004.

The recent uprising of obesity has caused American citizens to take note of their expanding waistlines, and change unhealthy habits. Bill Gobin, director of the "Get America Fit" program has joined forces with the more than 65,000 ISSA personal trainers to help the United States lose 100,000 pounds of unhealthy bodyfat.

"We must work together to support a healthy lifestyle and educate the population," reports Mr. Gobin, an ISSA Certified Youth Fitness Trainer, and life-long supporter of health through proper fitness and nutrition.

With an estimated 10 million people in the U.S. suffering from a varying degree of being overfat, Gobin believes that if 50,000 people lost just 4 pounds in the month of July, (equivalent to about 1-inch in the waistline), the project will have been an astounding success. "Mr. Gobin is so committed to helping families live a healthy lifestyles that I do not doubt the project will be successful. The ISSA is in full support of assisting Bill Gobin 'Get America Fit'," said Dr. Sal Arria, Executive Director of the ISSA.

For more information on how to lose excess bodyfat, or to be part of this program in another way, please contact Mr. Bill Gobin by email: bill@healthierfamilies.org or visit www.healthierfamilies.org

Since 1988 the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) has provided certification and continuing education to over 50,000 satisfied fitness professionals. ISSA certifications are recognized worldwide. From Youth Fitness to Senior Fitness, ISSA offers 10 certification programs and dozens of continuing education courses. For more information on the ISSA, please visit: www.issaonline.com

To schedule an interview with Bill Gobin or Dr. Sal Arria, please contact: Rochelle Yoshida at 805-745-8111.

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