IDEA
Press Release - KATHY
SMITH TO RECEIVE THE 2003 IDEA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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San
Diego – In recognition of her leadership and innovation in
the fitness industry, Kathy Smith will receive the 2003 IDEA Lifetime
Achievement Award. This award will be presented in Anaheim, California
at the IDEA World Fitness & Personal Trainer Convention® during
an awards ceremony on July 17, 2003.
Kathy Smith
has been in the forefront of the fitness and lifestyle market since
1980, and during that time she has helped shape and inspire the lives
of millions. As a motivator and role model, Kathy has a unique connection
with her audience that stems from her own personal journey for wellness.
Her passion for exploring new methods of movement has led to a collection
of books, audios and videos/DVDs – from yoga/meditation to menopause,
weight lifting and Pilates – in addition to developing a number of lifestyle
products and fitness equipment.
“There’s
not a day that goes by that I don’t love the adventure of this industry,”
said Kathy Smith. “The process of learning new movement styles, and
adapting them so they’re accessible to the American woman, is such a
joy. I feel fortunate to be in a field that offers ongoing challenges
and the anticipation of motivating and helping people to live healthier,
happier lives. I couldn’t ask for more.”
Kathy is
one of the fitness industries top presenters, with over 16 million copies
of her workout titles sold worldwide. She continues to lend her time
to a number of important health-related causes on local and national
levels, including pregnancy health with the March of Dimes, young girls
and sports with the Women’s Sports Foundation, heart health with the
American Heart Association, among others. Kathy also serves on the boards
of institutions such as the USC School of Gerontology and the Women’s
Sports Foundation. In addition, Kathy has been honored with the title
of Healthy America Fitness Leader by the President's Council on Physical
Fitness and has also been inducted into the Video Hall of Fame, as each
of her more than 35+ titles has reached gold or platinum status.
The IDEA
Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual who has, over
the course of his/her professional career, made significant, lasting
and on-going contributions to the health and fitness industry while
inspiring others to regularly participate in activities that lead to
healthy lifestyles. Past recipients of the honor include, among others,
Dr. Steven Blair, Dr. Ken Cooper, Jane Fonda, Dr. Dean Ornish, Jack
LaLanne Dr. James Rippe and Richard Simmons.
The IDEA World
Fitness & Personal Trainer Convention is the premier educational event
for health and fitness professionals and attracts over 4,000 participants
from more than 60 countries. The IDEA World Fitness & Personal Trainer
Convention, to be held in Anaheim, California, July 17 –20, 2003, is designed
for health and fitness professionals such as personal fitness trainers,
fitness facility managers and owners, group exercise leaders, and allied
health professionals. Sessions, workshops and workouts will feature in-depth
health and fitness educational opportunities with a focus on applied techniques
and programming. Propel Fitness Water® is the Presenting Sponsor of
the IDEA Health & Fitness Awards.
IDEA is
the world's leading membership organization of health and fitness professionals
with more than 23,000 members in over 80 countries. Since 1982, IDEA
has provided health and fitness professionals with pertinent information,
educational opportunities, career development programs and industry
leadership while helping them enhance the quality of life worldwide
through safe, effective fitness and healthy lifestyle programs. For
more information on IDEA events, publications, educational products,
member services or other activities, visit the IDEA website at: www.IDEAfit.com.
MEMBERS
OF THE NEWS MEDIA: To receive a brochure and schedule of events
for the IDEA World Fitness & Personal Trainer Convention, or to
receive a registration form for a complimentary press pass, contact
David Gilroy at: (858) 535-8979, ext. 262, or e-mail: gilroyd@IDEAfit.com
Or to book
an interview with Kathy Smith, please contact Jackie Mendes at Kathy
Smith Lifestyles, Ph: 310-889-1809 or via e-mail at: jackie@kathysmith.com
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