PTI’s Morning Runs with Dee Mullin,  Personal Training Institute’s Franchise Services Director.

Start your morning right with an outdoor run! Runners are strongly encouraged to bring a small water bottle to all outdoor runs.

Thursday, 7/28/2011 – 6am: 2.5 Mile jog – Beginner runners welcome!
Meet at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis on 55 4th Street at 5:50am and take a light 2.5 mile jog with Dee. We’ll keep the pace between a 10:30/11:30 minute mile. Walkers are welcome too! This is not a competition; it’s about camaraderie and fitness! We should return to the Marriott by 6:30. Guaranteed to leave you feeling energized the rest of the day!

Friday, 7/29/2011 – 6am: 5k practice run with Jared Fogle!
Meet at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis on 55 4th Street at 5:50am and prepare for Sunday’s San Francisco 5k, a 3.1 mile run, with Dee and Jared. Beginner to intermediate runners are encouraged to join! This run will be around a 10:00/11:00 minute mile pace and will leave you feeling confident for Sunday. We should return to the Marriott by 6:30. Even if you’re not participating in the 5k, join us to get some fresh air and an invigorating start to your morning!

Saturday 7/30/2011 – 6am: 5k or 10k run
Meet at San Francisco Marriott Marquis on 55 4th Street at 5:50am for a 3.1 or 6.2 mile morning workout with Dee! Runners should be looking to pace at approx 9:30/10:30 minute mile. The course is a loop, so runners looking to cover 6.2 miles should run the distance twice. This will be a relaxed, longer distance run. We should return to the Marriott by 7:15.

Personal Training Institute (PTI) opened its doors to the Encino community for the first time on Friday at its ribbon-cutting event.

PTI tailors a personal program of exercise and nutrition to each and every client.

“I wanted to help people. I was looking for something that I could invest in that would bring quality of life to my clients and this was one of the few franchises that I found that combined both the nutrition part and the physical training of my clients,” said Joe Hlavenka, PTI owner .

The PTI facility is small, but staff members say it feels more intimate than larger gyms. The program allows clients to get more of a one-on-one response with a trainer and nutritionist to meet their goals.

Watch the accompanying video for tips on how to keep fit at home and at the gym. The trainers at PTI show us how to do proper sit ups, squats and push ups.

Legs, Abs and Chest Exercises You Can Do at Home

PTI’s own Dee Mullin, Director of Franchise Services will be one of the select panelists at the Tuesday Economic Empowerment Through Franchising Meeting in NYC.  This event is sponsored by the Black Ivy Alumni League and will be held:

Tuesday, April 26 at 6PM

The New York Life – Graybar Building
420 Lexington Ave., 15th Floor
New York, NY 10170
Between 43rd and 44th Streets

Franchised businesses account for a significant portion of U.S. retail sales and have increased in global appeal in recent years. Franchised businesses can be found in over 70 different industries and have generated wealth for many Americans. However, African-American and other minority groups continue to be under-represented in the franchise industry. Is franchising right for you?

Come learn more from a panel of industry participants about the franchise business model and how it compares to independent business ownership. The panel will also explore different types of franchise opportunities and how to assess them, discuss investment requirements, and cover what it takes in order to be a successful franchisee. Various industries will be represented on the panel, including retail food, painting, financial services and fitness.

The goal of the panel is to educate the audience about franchising by dispelling preconceived notions about the industry and demonstrating how it can be a successful career alternative and investment opportunity to many in our community.

Personal Training Institute-Encino is ready to reshape clients in the LA area

Encino, CA, April 13, 2011 — Personal Training Institute (PTI) is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of its unique fitness and nutrition club in Southern California with its first franchise to open in Encino. The Grand Opening will take place at PTI’s new location at 16350 Ventura Boulevard (near Hayvenhurst Ave., across from Ralphs) in Encino. New owner and President, Joe Hlavenka of West Toluca Lake, says that the public is welcome to take part in the festivities. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 12 noon on Friday, April 29^th, with representatives and members of the Encino Chamber of Commerce. A Grand Opening Reception will follow on Friday evening from 5 pm – 8 pm., featuring complimentary food and beverages, raffles, club tours, free body and nutrition evaluations, personal time with PTI’s trainers and nutritionist and more. The Grand Opening activities will continue on Saturday, April 30^th between 12-3 p.m.

“I am very pleased to welcome Joe Hlavenka to our family of franchise owners,” commented Carol Kur, MSRD, Co/founder of Personal Training Institute. “A fitness enthusiast with a background in the healthcare industry, Joe brings both the passion and business expertise to build a strong club that will deliver results for his clients!”

At the helm of PTI-Encino is Joe Hlavenka

“The PTI combination of strength training and nutritional guidance, provided one-to-one to each member seems like the perfect fit for the Southern California lifestyle.” Hlavenka commented. “I’m looking forward to providing the opportunity, incentive and inspiration to improve the quality of life for each of my PTI members, one life at a time.”

PTI programs are designed for members ranging in age from children to seniors. Programs vary from endurance training and weight loss to strengthening, sculpting and nutritional education.

Hlavenka, who has run six marathons, including most recently the LA Marathon on Sunday, March 20, 2011, and several duathlon races, wanted to build on his personal dedication to fitness, and his strengths in the area of sports, health and wellness. He was drawn to PTI because of its unique personalized approach to both fitness and nutrition.

He also brings exceptional communications skills in the area of healthcare. He served as Director of Marketing Communications for St. Jude Medical and was the Principal in The H is Silent, a medical marketing communications company. He continues to provide pro bono marketing and public relations for the non-profit organization Community Counts, and lends his strategic marketing support to the National Human Resources Association – LA Affiliate as a board member.

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 the “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.

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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.

Click here to find your local PTI location

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.

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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)

PTI Launches Free Lunch & Learn Seminars for Local Businesses
Law firm Silverman and Acampora takes part in event to promote healthy eating

Jericho, NY, November 1, 2010 — Personal Training Institute (PTI) conducted two “lunch & learn” seminars on Wednesday, October 27 at 12 noon and 1:30 p.m. for employees at the law firm of Silverman and Acampora. The firm provided lunch for its participants and PTI provided the free training. The seminar “How to eat healthy in today’s busy world,” was delivered by Donna Cole, exercise physiologist and manager of the Jericho, NY PTI franchise, as well as nutritionist Carol Kur, MSRD, co/founder of PTI. The duo is bringing a power-packed nutrition and fitness message to area businesses to help promote healthier employees and workplaces.

“Our event was really well received with an excellent turnout at both sessions,” commented Carol Kur. “Our next event will be a virtual supermarket tour, and we will teach our participants how to read labels and make healthier food choices. This will be a first for us, and I think it will be really cool!”

To bring PTI to a local area business for a free lunch & learn event, contact Carol Kur, MSRD, co/founder of PTI at 516-342-9064 x16 or ckur@personaltraininginstitute.com.

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

Employees of the law firm Silverman & Acampora join PTI's Donna Cole for a walking event as part of their heathy workplace initiatives.

PTI’s Weight Loss Challenge Yielding Results
Canadian Subway® team weighs in on progress & charities that will benefit

Jericho, NY, October 15, 2010– Personal Training Institute® (PTI) started a chain reaction for people to improve their lives by combining nutrition and fitness, and a Subway® team from Canada just reported back their progress regarding PTI’s weight loss challenge they accepted at the 2010 Subway® Convention July 21-25 in Chicago, Illinois.

“I am really proud of everyone on the Canadian Subway team,” commented Carol Kur, MSRD, Co/founder of PTI. “They are proof positive that taking active steps to combine fitness and nutrition can yield great results!”

During the summer Subway convention, PTI’s Kur presented two seminars on health and fitness, and she conducted body fat analysis, as well as provided nutritional advice to conferees. Her message resonated with four members from a Canadian Subway team (see attached photo L-R) Jim Weatherall, Barb Pineau, (PTI’s Carol Kur, center) Mike Lopez and Steve Green, who were spurred on to lose weight. Kur donated a Tanita weight scale to the group. The foursome had their first weigh-in at the convention and has just completed a weigh-in at their Fall Field Meeting in Canada.

Barb, who has raised $2,730 to date, has lost 7.4 lbs and 1.1% body fat. Should she win the challenge, she wishes to split the money between her local food bank and the babies needs bank. Mike won an initial $60 side bet with his 15.8 lb weight loss and .3% body fat, and he has raised $1,520 so far. Should he win, Mike intends to commit his resources to Haliburton Highlands Health Services. Jim, who has raised $600, has lost 6.8 lbs and 1.2% body fat and has selected Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario as his charity of choice. Steve has lost 2.4 lbs and gained 3.1% body fat and plans to give the money to Pedal for Hope, should he win the challenge. The final weigh-in is scheduled at the Spring Field Meeting and will determine who wins and which charity will benefit from all of the money raised.

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 or ckur@personaltraininginstitute.com; www.personaltraininginstitute.com

Subway's Canadian team connects with PTI's Carol Kur for a weight loss challenge.