Fitness
Cleveland Indians Strength and Conditioning Coach Wins Life Fitness Nolan Ryan Award
SCHILLER PARK, Ill. (Oct. 1, 2007) – Score another award for the 2007 American League Central Division Champs. Tim Maxey, Cleveland Indians strength and conditioning coach, has received Life Fitness' Nolan Ryan Award, named after the Hall of Fame pitcher, on Sept. 17. The annual award presented by Hammer Strength and Life Fitness honors the professional baseball strength and conditioning coach whose accomplishments, as recognized by members of the Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society, have earned him distinction in his field.
“Consistency in our workouts is key,” said Maxey. “The program is based on an endurance, strength and power phase. The team uses Hammer Strength equipment more than anything.” Hammer Strength and Life Fitness equipment are prominent in the team's various training facilities including those in Cleveland's Jacobs Field.
Maxey, 36, has been with the Indians for five years and is a large part of the team's success this year. The award recognizes his personal accomplishments and integrity as a strength and conditioning coach. He has made significant contributions to the health, fitness and performance of the team and has distinguished himself as a leader among coaches according to his peers.
Maxey will receive a plaque to commemorate the award, a personal letter from Ryan, and a financial stipend of $1,500 toward the purchase of new Hammer Strength and Life Fitness strength-training and conditioning equipment.
About Life Fitness
Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corp. (NYSE: BC), is the global leader in designing and manufacturing a full line of high-quality fitness equipment for commercial and consumer use. It is the largest commercial fitness equipment provider in the world and the only fitness equipment manufacturer that has been providing premium equipment for nearly 30 years. Life Fitness' cardiovascular and strength-training products, including the renowned Lifecycle exercise bike, are used worldwide in health clubs, fitness centers and wellness facilities, as well as in homes. The company is headquartered near Chicago, in Schiller Park, Ill., and distributes its equipment in more than 120 countries.
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