Oct. 8, 2009 What's New                                                                                                                                        Tell Us Your Story—Anytime Fitness Member Improves Health, Inspires Family     Click on the graphic above to view the Anytime Fitness member success video.   For Brian Dunaway, an ironworker from Davison, Mich., the decision to start a regular exercise program not only changed his health but also his attitude and way of life.   Signs of hypertension and diabetes led the then nearly 500-pound Dunaway to undergo lap band bariatric surgery, with the encouragement of his two sons. After surgery, Dunaway began a physical activity program with a personal trainer at Anytime Fitness, the world’s largest co-ed fitness chain, eventually losing a total of 250 pounds and drastically reducing his risk for chronic conditions.   Dunaway’s success was recently recognized at the Anytime Fitness annual convention. However, his achievements are even better showcased by the inspiration and positive example he shares with his brother and father, who have both struggled with weight and health issues. Dunaway’s new, healthy lifestyle also gives him the energy and ability to spend more time with his family.   “None of the expensive medical procedures I’ve endured, nor the drugs doctors prescribed, has helped me as much as exercise,” said Dunaway.   To read more about Dunaway’s story, click here.   If you have a story, or would like to tell us more about what Exercise is Medicine means to you, please write us at eim@acsm.org. Your story or advice may be published in a future edition of this newsletter or appear as part of the Web site.   Exercise is Medicine in the News Exercise is Medicine gains national and international attention through a variety of means, including media coverage. Many news organizations have reported on Exercise is Medicine and its goals, principles and achievements. Recent publications include:   10/1/09    Family Circle magazine 9/20/09 The Patriot News 9/11/09 The Reflector   9/9/09 Huffington Post 9/7/09 Examiner.com 8/19/09 WebMD   To view more samples of Exercise is Medicine in the news, click here. Meet the Exercise is Medicine Task Force  The Exercise is Medicine Task Force is comprised of members nominated by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). ACSM is grateful for the Task Force’s commitment to furthering the Exercise is Medicine initiative, and is especially appreciative of Dr. Robert Sallis’ vision and enthusiasm in creating the program. The Task Force serves as the guiding body of Exercise is Medicine as the initiative grows and moves forward.   Click here to meet the members of the Exercise is Medicine Task Force. Exercise is Medicine Task Force Chairman Robert Sallis, M.D., FACSM

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