WASHINGTON, DC - (Send2Press Newswire) -- Oct. 14, 2003 -- In response to the rapidly increasing popularity of women's fitness across the country, two of Washington's hip young entrepreneurs, Madeline Dolente and Sara Wilson, have partnered to form Fit and Healthy Escapes (www.FitandHealthyEscapes), a women's fitness weekend company.

Fit and Healthy Escapes is a company committed to the inner & outer beauty of every woman through healthy living and fitness. The company's slogan says it all: Be Fit ~ Feel Beautiful. Escapes are open to all women of any age or fitness level. Personal choice is emphasized and multiple activities are available so women can customize the getaway to their needs and desires. Escapes are all-inclusive and feature a knowledgeable staff of 15 top health & fitness professionals skilled in all areas including: step aerobics, yoga, massage and healthy eating.

Madeline Dolente, a nationally known fitness professional based in D.C., is the twosome's health & fitness guru. She is a Master Trainer for FITTREK(tm) and Exercise Science Alliance, Fitness model, motivational speaker, has presented kickboxing all over the world, and is the author and inventor of the Travel Fitness Pro book, kit, and DVD. She is an ACE certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Kickboxing, Spinning, Yoga, Pilates, Step, Power Strike, Kickboxing Level 2, and Aqua Aerobics Instructor. She also teaches Reebok Core Training, Reebok Final Cuts, Flexaball, Abdominals, Hip Hop, Sculpt, Boot Camp, and Sports Conditioning classes. Madeline is the owner of MadFitness (www.MadFitness.com).

Sara Wilson, the business' other half, is an event planner, retail entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast. Sara's background includes: art history, wedding & special event coordinating and fitness training. She is the owner of Basket Act Gifts (www.BasketAct.com), an original & custom gift basket company in D.C.

The next Escape is January 9-11th, 2004 at the historic Gettysburg Hotel in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, about an hour and twenty minutes north of Washington.

For more information on the Fit and Healthy Escapes or to register for the January getaway, go to: http://www.FitandHealthyEscapes.com or call (877) FIT-IN-DC.

Organization Website: www.FitandHealthyEscapes.com
Source of News: Fit and Healthy Escapes

District of Columbia Business Newswire / Health and Fitness Newswire
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