FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michael Draznin
Michael Draznin Consulting
917.921.1039
Take The Magic Step, LLCsm Created In Response To Corporate Demand
For Health & Fitness Program, Expansion Of Philanthropic Activities
Uta Pippig, Founder - winner of 3 consecutive Boston Marathons, 3 Berlin
Marathons and New York Marathon - named President of the new corporation
New York, NY - November 20, 2006 - Uta Pippig, 41, Olympian and winner of
multiple Boston, Berlin Marathons, as well as the New York Marathon, today
was named President of Take The Magic Step, LLCsm, a new corporation. Take
The Magic Step, LLC was established to accommodate robust demand for, and
further expansion of Take The Magic Stepsm Health and Fitness program
launched by Pippig in April, 2005. As President, Pippig is responsible for
the ongoing development of that program, as well as for the new company's
core philanthropic activities and maintenance of its philanthropy-centric
culture and values.
Take The Magic Step, LLC is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, and has
operations in Concord, MA, Boulder, CO, New York City, Berlin and New
Zealand. Existing clients are similarly distributed.
"I feel that this is a pinnacle achievement of my life," said Pippig.
"Creating a new corporation dedicated solely to managing and expanding our
Take The Magic Stepsm fitness program and through that enhancing our
philanthropic and educational activities, is incredibly gratifying to me
professionally and personally." She added, "I have deep gratitude for
everyone who contributed the knowledge and inspiration which allowed me to
persevere with this over several years." Pippig noted that running also
continues to be a significant part of her professional profile.
Take the Magic Step, LLC's philanthropic activities are broad. They range
from charitable giving involving a variety of local, national and
international health and community-related causes and organizations, to
providing unlimited online access to the basic health and fitness education
components of the Take The Magic Stepsm program. Pippig also donates
substantial time through in-person appearances and select speaking
engagements.
Take The Magic Stepsm Health and Fitness program is configured
distinctively to meet the disparate needs of corporations, individuals,
foundations and organizations, educational institutions, athletes and
non-athletes. Corporate programs, for example, are highly tailored and may
feature one-on-one sessions between Pippig and participating employees, as
well as ongoing direct email communications through which individuals may
discuss their progress at a distance. Generally speaking, instruction takes
place through seminars, workshops, personal visits by Pippig, speaking
engagements and a variety of one-to-one channels.
Take The Magic Stepsm program is comprised of four elements. They are:
1. Motivation: Addresses how to start the process. How to get motivated
and stay motivated, set and achieve goals.
2. Fitness, Health and Nutrition: Smart and balanced nutrition for lasting
lifestyle changes. (Not a diet.) For corporations, organizations and
government.
3. Yoga for Performancesm and Stress Management: Using a proprietary
system of yoga as a stress management tool. To provide alignment of
physical and mental well being.
4. Especially for Young People: Fitness, nutrition and education programs
developed specifically for youngsters.
In addition to leading Take The Magic Step, LLCsm and innovating new
elements of its offerings, Pippig serves on the Advisory Board of MIT
AgeLab. A native of Germany, she became a US citizen in 2004 and resides in
Colorado and Massachusetts.
For more information about Take The Magic Step, LLCsm, Take the Magic Step
TM Health and Fitness program or Uta Pippig, please contact Michael Draznin
at 917.921.1039, , visit www.takethemagicstep.com,
or call 561.544.4618.
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