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Lead Stories: Sunday, September 7, 2008

TFS Media Network’s
Jacobs buys out partners;
Sets course for growth

Posted November 29th, 2007 at 10:00 PM by thefinalsprint.com

Section: Announcements

The Final Sprint, LLC, parent company of TheFinalSprint.com, HerActiveLife.com, HesFit.com, and TrailFit.com, this week announced that Dabbledoo Media has agreed to sell its ownership stake of the sports-and-recreation and health-and-fitness publishing group to co-owner Adam Jacobs, who’ll re-brand the family as TFS Media Network. The amicable parting allows both companies to focus on continued growth of core competencies, the former partners said. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.

As Jacobs now takes on the role as CEO and president of the TFS Media Network, he’ll remain editor-in-chief of the flagship publication, TheFinalSprint.com. “We take great pride in our commitment to high-quality, provocative and honest reporting. I am passionate about leading the company to continued success based on these core values,” he said.

Since launching TheFinalSprint.com in May 2006, TFS Media Network has undergone significant expansions, including the introduction of three new publications, and achieved quarter-on-quarter growth in both readership and advertising revenue. With a network redesign, significant staff increases, innovative new features and two new publications planned for spring 2008, Jacobs has positioned TFS Media Network to attain sustainable long-term growth and a leading industry presence.
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Low Bone Density: A Serious Risk Factor for Athletes

Posted October 29th, 2007 at 5:20 PM by Megan Hueter

Section: Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab, Exercise

A University of Missouri study suggests that athletic men may be at risk for low bone density. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, “osteoporosis affects more than 2 million men in the United States and nearly 12 million more have osteopenia– clinically significant low bone density that is less severe than osteoporosis.” The study now suggests that men who engage in low-impact forms of exercise have a higher incidence of osteopenia.

Pamela Hinton, an associate professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Missouri’s College of Human Environmental Sciences claims that “Regular, non-weight-bearing activities, such as swimming and cycling are effective measures for preventing the leading risk factors for death and disability in our society, but the results of this study suggest that regular weight-bearing activities, such as running, jogging, or rope jumping, are important for the maintenance of healthy bones.”

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