· 140,000,000,000 : Dollars spent each year on obesity-related health-care costs. By 2030 researchers estimate this figure will exceed $957 billion.
· 448,000,000,000 : Dollars spent each year on heart disease and stroke
· 150 : Minutes per week of moderately intense aerobic activity needed to lessen the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels
· 86.3 : Percent of adults in the
U.S.
who will be obese by 2030 if the current national trend toward weight-gain continues
· 2,200–6,400 : Dollars per year an overweight person in the
U.S.
can save on health care by dropping 10% of their body weight
· 5,700,000 : Number of Americans estimated to have diabetes who don't know it
· 0 : Cost of a 1-day pass to Gold's Gym Reynolda Road
For every new member who joins now through October 31, 2009 for one year or more, Gold’s Gym will add one month free to the referring member’s membership.
Terms and Conditions
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Passes must be obtained from a member of Gold’s Gym staff.
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Guest must present pass complete with guest’s name as well as the referring member’s name and authorization from a member of Gold’s Gym management.
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Duration of program is subject to change.
