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Jericho, NY, January 26, 2011 — Personal Training Institute (PTI) is hosting an open house on Saturday, February 5th from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at its location in New Haven County situated at 995 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT. Members of the community can drop by for free mini workouts with trainers, free body fat analysis or with any questions about nutrition and fitness, as well as to explore franchise expansion opportunities in Connecticut. PTI-Guilford is the first franchise location in Connecticut, which formally opened last June and is performing well.

“We are celebrating our fabulous clients and look forward to introducing more people to the benefits of one-to-one personal training and nutrition,” said Kim Starbard, who co-owns the PTI-Guilford franchise with her husband Al.

“We believe Connecticut is a great place to expand our business,” remarked Evan A. Kaplan, President & CEO of Personal Training Institute, which is headquartered in Jericho, NY. Last November, Mr. Kaplan spoke to business leaders at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville about the challenges and opportunities for bringing strong business and franchise concepts such as PTI to Connecticut.
 

FITNESS, NUTRITION & WELLNESS: PTI-Guilford will have its nutritionist and personal trainers on hand to answer questions and to conduct mini 10-minute workouts. Guests can request a free body fat analysis and health assessment. Chiropractor Dr. John Mastrobattisto of Madison, CT will be available for free spinal alignment analysis. Dorothy Ruggiero of Sea Stones Massage in Guildford will provide free chair massages during the event. Theresa Garceau of Cross Cooks in Madison will be preparing healthy snacks to be served throughout the day.

PTI FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES: Dee Mullin, PTI’s Director of Franchise Development, will be on-hand to discuss franchise opportunities.

EVENT RSVP: Contact Jamie Puglin at 877-784-9675 x10 or jpuglin@personaltraininginstitute.com to reserve your place at the PTI Open House.

PERSONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE BACKGROUND: PTI has been changing lives since 1987 by combining its proven integrated program that encompasses one-to-one strength training and customized nutrition counseling for every client. Ranked in Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500,” PTI was also named among “Top 50 Franchises – for franchisee satisfaction” by Franchise Business Review. This results-oriented franchise is growing nationwide to help members and owners to achieve their goals. Visit www.ptifranchise.com for more information.
 

CONTACT: Carol Kur, MSRD 516-342-9064 x16 or ckur@personaltraininginstitute.com or Karin Machusic, PR Consultant to PTI at 925-524-4334 or kjmachusic@msn.com.

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Interested in owning your own business? Join us on Saturday, February 5^th from 10am – 3pm for a fitness and nutrition franchise open house at Personal Training Institute of Guilford CT.

PTI Guilford

995 Boston Post Road, Guilford CT 06437

To reserve your place, call Jamie at 1-877-784-9675 ext. 10 or email jpuglin@personaltraininginstitute.com

Learn about the business potential of PTI’s unique one to one fitness and nutrition program.

Click here to download a copy of the flyer (PDF).

Have a friend or relative interested in owning their own business?  Send them a copy of our flyer!

This is not an offer for a franchise.  Offering by prospectus only.  Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)

Jericho, NY, January 12, 2011– Personal Training Institute® (PTI) is pleased to announce the opening of its latest club located at 504 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, New Jersey. The club welcomed members of the community at its grand opening event on Thursday, January 6^th from 2-9 p.m. Mayor Jerry Fried, a member of the chamber of commerce and others participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m.  During the event, PTI’s personal trainers and nutritionist demonstrated workouts and answered health and fitness questions. Carol Kur, Co/founder of PTI, was also on-hand to celebrate the club opening.

“I am very pleased to welcome Jeffrey Amengual to our family of franchise owners,” commented Carol Kur, MSRD, Co/founder of PTI. “A fitness enthusiast, he brings both the passion and business expertise to help build a strong club that delivers results for his clients!”

How does PTI deliver? Clients who have experienced PTI’s unique one-to-one strength training, fitness and nutrition counseling tell their inspiring success stories best. Discover the PTI difference by visiting http://www.personaltraininginstitute.com/testimonials.html.

Amengual comments, “I am very enthusiastic about opening this turnkey fitness facility and helping to re-shape our clients while building a healthier community.”  To learn more, contact Montclair@personaltraininginstitute.com or call 973-337-8449.

 

About Personal Training Institute: PTI has been changing lives since 1987 by combining its proven integrated program that encompasses one-to-one strength training and customized nutrition counseling for every client. Ranked in Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500,” PTI was also named among “Top 50 Franchises – for franchisee satisfaction” by Franchise Business Review. This results-oriented franchise is growing nationwide to help members and owners to achieve their goals. Visit www.ptifranchise.com for more information.
 

CONTACT: Carol Kur, MSRD 516-342-9064 x16; ckur@personaltraininginstitute.com; www.personaltraininginstitute.com or Karin Machusic, Public Relations, 925-524-4334 or kjmachusic@msn.com.

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We would like you to tell us who you think should be awarded the staff member of the year.   We realize that many of our PTI staff do an outstanding job, but we would like to recognize the one that stands out above all for 2010.  Let us know who you feel is the best staff member and why.  Tell your PTI friends to logon to the PTI Blog and Facebook and let us know they think is the best.

Spread the word and let’s get our outstanding staff recognized and rewarded.  The winner will be recognized at our annual convention this Spring and they will also receive a gift card as a thanks for their outstanding work in 2010.

To cast your vote, leave a comment on this blog post that includes the staff member’s name and the PTI location where you are a member.  Then we’ll tally them up and have a special recognition for this staff member.  Every vote counts and all PTI’s across the country are included.

PLEASE VOTE , COMMENT AND SPREAD THE WORD!!

Jericho, NY, December 1, 2010– Personal Training Institute® (PTI) is bringing its unique fitness and nutrition concept to its second franchise location in New Jersey at 504 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair and is hosting a grand opening meet and greet celebration on Thursday, January 6^th from 2-9 p.m. Mayor Jerry Fried will participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. Members of the community can drop in and meet PTI’s personal trainers and nutritionist, who will be available to demonstrate workouts and answer health and fitness questions. PTI’s Evan A. Kaplan, CEO and Carol Kur, Co/founder, will be on-hand to welcome this new location and to discuss franchise opportunities. Visitors can also check out the state-of-the-art facility and enjoy nutritious refreshments. To learn more, contact Montclair@personaltraininginstitute.com or call 973-337-8449.                

“I am very pleased to welcome Jeffrey Amengual to our family of franchise owners,” commented Carol Kur, MSRD, Co/founder of PTI. “A fitness enthusiast, he brings both the passion and business expertise to help build a strong club that delivers results for his clients!”

How does PTI deliver? Clients who have experienced PTI’s unique one-on-one strength training, fitness and nutrition counseling tell their success stories best. Courtney Galiano, finalist in You Think You Can Dance is a prominent example of how PTI can help make dreams come true. Visit http://www.personaltraininginstitute.com/testimonials.html to discover the PTI difference.

Amengual comments, “I am very enthusiastic about opening this turnkey fitness facility and helping to re-shape our clients while building a healthier community.”

About Personal Training Institute: PTI has been changing lives since 1987 by combining its proven integrated program that encompasses one-to-one strength training and customized nutrition counseling for every client. Ranked in Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500,” PTI was also named among “Top 50 Franchises – for franchisee satisfaction” by Franchise Business Review. This results-oriented franchise is growing nationwide to help members and owners to achieve their goals. Visit www.ptifranchise.com for more information.

CONTACT: Carol Kur, MSRD 516-342-9064 x16; ckur@personaltraininginstitute.com; www.personaltraininginstitute.com or Karin Machusic, Public Relations, 925-524-4334 or kjmachusic@msn.com.

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Jericho, NY, November 11, 2010—Evan A. Kaplan, President & CEO of Personal Training Institute® (PTI), spoke to 150 business leaders at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT on Tuesday, November 9th about challenges and opportunities for bringing strong business and franchise concepts such as PTI to Connecticut. This annual networking event was sponsored by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

“We believe Connecticut is a great place to expand our business,” remarked Kaplan. PTI opened its first club in Guilford, Connecticut in June 2010.

Other speakers at the ICSC conference included Gary Richards of P.C. Richard & Son Corporation, and Charles DeFiglio of Sonic Drive-In.

About Personal Training Institute: PTI has been changing lives since 1987 by combining its proven integrated program that encompasses one-to-one strength training and customized nutrition counseling for every client. PTI was named “Best in Category” in the recent Top 50 Franchise Business Review. This results-oriented franchise is growing nationwide to help members and owners to achieve their goals. For more information, see www.ptifranchise.com.

CONTACT: Carol Kur, MSRD 516-342-9064 x16 or ckur@personaltraininginstitute.com; www.personaltraininginstitute.com or Karin Machusic, PR Consultant to PTI 925-524-4334 or kjmachusic@msn.com.

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Jericho, NY, October 22, 2010– Personal Training Institute® (PTI) is bringing its unique fitness and nutrition concept to its latest franchise location at 295 Route 304 in Bardonia, NY and is hosting a grand opening meet and greet celebration on Saturday, October 23 from 12-2 p.m. This opening marks the 20th New York location for the growing franchise network. Members of the community can drop in and meet PTI’s personal trainers and nutritionist, check out the state-of-the-art facility and enjoy refreshments. For additional information, contact Nanuet@personaltraininginstitute.com or call 845-507-0250.

“I am very pleased to welcome Sylvia and Barry Stavella to our family of franchise owners,” commented Carol Kur, MSRD, Co/founder of PTI. “As long time fitness enthusiasts, they bring both the passion and business experience to help build a strong club that delivers results for their clients!”

How does PTI deliver? Clients who have experienced PTI’s unique one-on-one strength training, fitness and nutrition counseling tell their success stories best. Courtney Galiano, finalist in You Think You Can Dance is a prominent example of how PTI can help make dreams come true. Visit http://www.personaltraininginstitute.com/testimonials.html to discover the PTI difference.

According to the Stavella’s, “We are so excited to help re-shape our clients and build a healthier community.”

About Personal Training Institute: PTI has been changing lives since 1987 by combining its proven integrated program that encompasses one-to-one strength training and customized nutrition counseling for every client. PTI was named “Best in Category” in the recent Top 50 Franchise Business Review. This results-oriented franchise is growing nationwide to help members and owners to achieve their goals. Visit www.ptifranchise.com for more information.

CONTACT: Carol Kur, MSRD 516-342-9064 x16; ckur@personaltraininginstitute.com; www.personaltraininginstitute.com or Karin Machusic, Public Relations, kjmachusic@msn.com.

The following article was published in Rye Brook Westmore News,  Friday, October 15 , 2010.  This is a great story, but just tells it the way it is at PTI.

When the student is ready, the teacher will appear

As I have hit middle-age, I have been appalled to find that my metabolism has come to a screeching halt. I know I need to eat less and exercise more, and I have had trouble carving out the time to exercise. This really translates to: I have not been able to summon up the motivation I need to stick with any kind of regular program.

I often mail packages from the Post Net in the Rye Ride Shopping Center and had noticed the Personal Training Institute next door. The idea of one-on-one training was intriguing.

I knew that I could get back in shape by myself and felt that I should. Seeking help felt like a cop-out. After all, hadn’t I completed the New York City Marathon in under 4 hours?! (YES, but that was – shudder – 30 years ago!) Whatever I could do on my own, I just wasn’t doing.

It was only after my husband’s visit to the cardiologist, which included a rather stern warning that he needed to become more physically fit, that we went to see what it was all about. We signed up that day and somewhat reluctantly made a 6-month commitment.

My expectations were pretty low. I did not expect the personal encouragement and support that I find each and every time I show up for my twice-a-week session. I am energized by my routines (which change on a regular basis), I so greatly appreciate each trainer and how they help me reach my full potential. Several months into our membership, we have lost weight and are getting stronger by the week. And my husband, who is diabetic, went from needing insulin with each meal to being just about off insulin altogether.

Our workouts are challenging, and the package includes a regular visit with their staff nutritionist. She helps with ideas for maximizing our goals (eating complex carbs before the workout and protein afterwards, for example) and tracks our weight and various measurements. IT is pretty cool to be losing fat and gaining muscle! And it is much easier to make better food choices when we are putting so much effort into strength training.

There are teenagers who come to work out, and there is a 94-year-old gentleman who always comes in with a smile and a great attitude. On days when I am just not in the mood to exert myself, he inspires me.

I just wanted to share this resource that we have right in our own backyard – which is continually improving our quality of life. It has been a hugely positive experience for us.

Hinda Bodinger

24 Bonwit Rd., Rye Brook

Published in Rye Brook Westmore News, Vol. 46 No. 42

Friday, October 15 – Thursday, October 21, 2010

It’s official, PTI’s first  entrance into Arizona will be in the Tucson Market and is expected to open mid December.  The franchise owners Miki and Craig Jackson are proud to announce that they will have this first location at Oracle Crossing in what used to be a Quiznos, and will have the latest PTI prototype incorporated into the this design.

The design plans were completed by PTI’s fitness center design team as well as the leasing was done by PTI Real Estate, LLC.

For further information on this location,  Craig can be reached at (520) 405-6565 or emailed at tucson@personaltraininginstitute.com

For further information on being a part of Personal Training Institute franchise team, go to www.ptifranchise.com or text “ownpti” to  48510