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Jericho, NY, March 16, 2011 — Personal Training Institute (PTI) is hosting an open house on Sunday, March 27th from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at its location in Suffolk County situated at 1 C Miller Place in the Village Commons Shopping Center, Smithtown, NY. Members of the community can drop by to meet former client and new franchise owner Paul Daly, as

well as meet and obtain autographs from NY Mets’ Hall of Fame shortstop Bud Harrelson and the Long Island Duck’s mascot, Quackerjack. Sign up for a free trial and enter to win four (4) tickets to a Long Island Duck’s game. Visitors can tour the brand new cardio boxing room, as well as see the newest Star Trac Humansport and interact with PTI’s trainers and nutritionist. Kids will enjoy the Ernie the Clown, along with face painting and balloons.  Complimentary food will be served by Long Island’s number one caterer, Mark of Excellence.  Guests will receive special offers for joining PTI-Smithtown.

 

“Seeing is believing,” commented Paul Daly, who recently purchased the PTI-Smithtown club, adding, “I encourage people to meet our top notch staff and discover the great results that can be yours.” Paul joined PTI-Smithtown as a client a year ago and was so impressed by the program that he decided to make it his career.

“We welcome Paul to our dynamic team of PTI franchise owners,” remarked Evan A. Kaplan, President & CEO of Personal Training Institute, which is headquartered in Jericho, NY. “Paul’s business acumen and his passion for PTI will equip him for success.”
Daly has an eye for athletics. A veteran photographer and sports enthusiast, Daly has captured images of the Long Island Ducks, the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain and much more.  Now, Daly will zero in on his clients, helping them to achieve results that are visible inside and out.

Come see the brand new Cardio Boxing Room at PTI-Smithtown!

EVENT RSVP:

Call 631-382-4098 or smithtown@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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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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Jericho, NY, February 1, 2011 – Personal Training Institute (PTI) will soon bring its unique one-to-one approach to fitness and nutrition concept to California, with its first franchise anticipated to open in Southern California in late February/early March. New owner and President, Joe Hlavenka of North Hollywood, reports that construction is well underway at the new site located at 16350 Ventura Boulevard in Encino.

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

Experienced in marketing and PR, Hlavenka has been providing pro-bono marketing and PR for Community Counts, while providing strategic marketing support in his role as a board member for the National Human Resources Association – LA Affiliate. He was Director of Marketing Communications for St. Jude Medical and was the Principal in a medical marketing communications company, The H is Silent.  Wanting to build upon his personal dedication to fitness (he has run six marathons and multiple duathlons) and his strengths in the areas of sports, health and wellness, Hlavenka was drawn to PTI because of its unique personalized approach to fitness and nutrition.

For further information about this location, call Joe Hlavenka at, 818-783-4792 (as of 2/11/2011) or, email him at, Encino@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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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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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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Let’s get started together by incorporating these tips into your 2011 weight loss plan.

• Set a definite date to begin
• Write your goals down
• Remove the temptations
• Make small changes every week
• You don’t have to go it alone!
• Journal everything
• Photograph yourself weekly,pictures don’t lie
• Set realistic goals

Be kind to yourself, you did not gain this weight in two weeks so don’t expect to lose it in two weeks…this is a marathon not a sprint!

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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