BeFit in 90 is just the beginning of the high quality programming we plan to deliver." "We knew that our relationships with the biggest and most talented names and brands in fitness along with our extensive DVD library could help us deliver the premiere fitness destination for millions of people all over the world. "When YouTube told us it was making a bold step into original programming with a wide array of the most talented and innovative content creators in the world, we didn't hesitate to come on board," said Kajsa Vikman, SVP of Marketing and General Manager of Fitness. The program is hosted by two certified fitness trainers Samantha Clayton, an Olympic track star from the United Kingdom who is also the wife of baseball all-star Royce Clayton and mother of four (including triplets), and Garret Amerine, a war hero who rebounded from injury in Iraq to become a leader in the campaign to get and stay fit. Currently in its first season, two additional seasons will follow later this year. A new revolutionary program, BeFit in 90 is a hard-core 90-day workout system designed to deliver results fast and includes a new playlist for each day.
The first original show to launch on Lionsgate BeFit, which can be accessed at, was BeFit in 90. The channel features numerous workout styles including yoga, boot camp, Pilates, cardio, strength and complete workout systems.
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Lionsgate BeFit also includes programming from Lionsgate's extensive catalog of fitness content including the #1 selling brand Jillian Michaels, Jane Fonda, Denise Austin, Deepak Chopra & Tara Stiles as well as dance workouts based on the top rated television series "Dancing with the Stars" and the wildly popular film Dirty Dancing. "We're delighted to partner with YouTube and pleased to be one of the first studios to utilize their platform for a dedicated, branded channel."Īn ad-supported one-stop shop for free, high-quality fitness programming, Lionsgate BeFit features original new shows focusing on the latest trends in fitness and featuring top trainers and brands. " BeFit has accumulated 1.5 million views over the past month and is growing in viewership by a double digit percentage every week, and we believe that our ability to combine compelling original content and a broad and deep catalog of fitness brands positions us for long term success," said Parducci. Lionsgate credited the channel's early success with its combination of exciting original programming and one of the world's leading home entertainment fitness libraries. Lionsgate BeFit is the most recent example of the Company's commitment to remain at the cutting edge of content creation and delivery by adopting new digital technologies to deliver a targeted and compelling experience direct to the consumer whenever and wherever they want it. The channel also extends Lionsgate's strategy of allying itself with world-class, brand name partners in all of its businesses. The new channel is part of YouTube's recent entertainment programming venture that delivers niche-oriented original content produced by some of the world's most respected content creators to the online video entertainment community.
Lionsgate further bolstered its reputation as a leader and innovator in the fitness home entertainment market with the launch of the new channel on YouTube, the premier online destination to watch and share original videos worldwide.
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Ap/PRNewswire/ - Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a diversified global entertainment company, has again underscored its commitment to innovative leadership in the digital media space through the steady growth of its recently launched dedicated YouTube fitness channel, Lionsgate BeFit, which has accumulated more than 1.5 million views of the new channel in the past month alone and is already expanding its content offerings, said Lionsgate Executive Vice President, Home Entertainment Marketing Anne Parducci.
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