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Jericho, NY, February 10, 2011 – Personal Training Institute (PTI) will soon bring its unique one-to-one approach to fitness and nutrition to Arizona, with its first franchise anticipated to open in mid-March. New franchisees Craig and Miki Jackson of Tucson report that construction is nearly complete at the new site located at 7625 North Oracle Road, Suite 145 at the Oracle Crossing Shopping Center.

“The PTI combination of strength training and nutrition guidance, provided one-to-one to each member, seems like the perfect fit for the active lifestyle of Southern Arizona.” Craig commented, adding, “Nobody is doing both, and it’s the combination of eating well and exercising that can keep people active and enjoying their lives throughout their careers and into retirement.” PTI programs are designed for clients ranging in age from children and teens through adults and seniors. Programs vary from endurance training and weight loss to strengthening, sculpting and nutritional education. Strong muscles support joints for greater mobility, stability and injury prevention.

Miki and Craig Jackson retired from corporate positions. Craig, who traveled with his job, explained that his weight ballooned to an unhealthy level, which necessitated a substantive life change on his part. Healthy eating, exercise and commitment enabled Craig to lose over 100 pounds over the span of a year. He became a personal trainer and became inspired to open a gym. His goal was to offer a program that delivers the supports – both nutritional and physical – that people need. Before reinventing the wheel, Craig did due diligence and discovered Personal Training Institute. As a trainer, he found a natural fit and appreciated PTI’s quality fitness and nutritional programs. “Some people do horrible, crazy things to lose weight,” Craig said. “People are desperate for guidance, and PTI can deliver results-oriented programs that improve wellness and support a higher quality of life.”

For further information about this location, call Miki or Craig Jackson at, 520-297-8280 or, email them at, tucson@personaltraininginstitute.com.

Interested in being a part of this dynamic and growing fitness franchise? Visit www.ptifranchise.com or text “ownpti” to 48510.

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 or ckur@personaltraininginstitute.com or Karin Machusic, PR Consultant to PTI at 925-524-4334 or kjmachusic@msn.com.

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This Valentine’s Day give the gift of health and fitness to a friend or loved one.  Get 3 free workouts at Personal Training Institute for your loved one.  Call 1-877-PTI-WORK(s) to schedule your complimentary workouts.  At PTI you get a one-to-one work out with a certified personal trainer every time.  Our one-to-one approach maximizes our clients’ fitness success.

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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 20, 2011– Personal Training Institute® (PTI) is pleased to announce the results of its annual contest that seeks to identify PTI staff members who did an outstanding job during 2010 as voted by their respective clients nationwide. Jenn Chiti of PTI-Smithtown, New York and Teresa McCabe of PTI-New Rochelle, New York share the top honor. They will be recognized at PTI’s annual national spring convention and will also receive a gift card as thanks for their outstanding performance.

According to Personal Training Institute President and CEO Evan A. Kaplan, “What sets PTI apart is its one-to-one personal training and nutritional guidance that yields amazing results, and so this award is very important because it spotlights top performance in meeting client needs among our outstanding team of staff members and personal trainers nationwide.”

“Jenn is one of the most hardworking employees I ever had the pleasure of employing,” remarked Paul-John Muscatella, co-franchisee of PTI-Smithtown.  “She cares not only about each and every client and their personal goals but also cares about Justin and myself and what is best for our business.”  Jenn serves 150 clients in her role at PTI.

Joseph Englander, franchisee of PTI-New Rochelle, said, “Teresa really shines. She brings great, positive energy and motivates her clients with three simple words: Yes You Can!” She has trained over 100 PTI clients at this location.

One client wrote:

“I would like to vote for Teresa McCabe at the PTI of New Rochelle. She is just the greatest! She is extremely motivating and patient with me. She talks to me throughout the workout boosting my confidence and getting rid of all my negativity. I complain throughout the workout but it does not bother her; she knows how to handle me. Teresa custom designs my workout routines after getting input from me on what areas I want to work on most.”

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, 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 19, 2010– Personal Training Institute® (PTI) was invited by the Human Resources department at Franchise World Headquarters, which hosts an annual health fair for approximately 800 employees at Subway’s world headquarters at 325 Bic Drive, Milford, Connecticut. Carol Kur, MSRD, Co/founder of PTI and Dee Mullin, personal trainer and head of PTI’s franchise development and support, were joined by Guilford, Connecticut PTI franchise owner Kim Starbard. They conducted body fat composition analysis and provided nutrition and fitness guidance to attendees.   

“We were really happy to participate in the health fair,” remarked Dee Mullin of PTI. “Subway not only promotes healthy eating to the public, but they also encourage their employees to make positive lifestyle choices that we are only too happy to support. Making good nutritional choices when paired with strength training and a fit lifestyle can really yield wonderful results.”   

PTI clients have experienced success because they receive one-on-one nutritional counseling and personal training that combines strength training with cardio regimens to achieve visible results. Visit PTI’s testimonial page to see for yourself.  

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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