Gold's Gym International has made a corporate commitment to fight diabetes with fitness. It's the thought that counts and need I say this thought is not a moment too soon. In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Gold's Gym intends to show Americans how to start an exercise program and incorporate fitness into their lifestyle. And by the way, the overall objective of Gold's Gym is not to build every body into a striation-wrapped sexy package like this Herculean Hunk. I just wanted so badly to have a justifiable cause to use him. Please, forgive me. On with the blog...

Gene LaMott, president and CEO of Gold's Gym International is encouraging people to take the type 2 diabetes epidemic by the horns. He concedes, "Even a moderate amount of exercise can control diabetes or prevent type 2 diabetes all together. We're offering our resources and more than 40 years of expertise to help people develop a simple, easy to follow plan that can save their life." Smart, sensitive and giving - who wouldn't take him up on the offer?

Gold's Gym is offering a plethora of incentives to get you moving in the right direction. To get you started, you can go to the American Diabetes Association online risk assessment to find out if you are at risk for type 2 diabetes. If you're still up for the challenge - find a Gold's Gym near you and take advantage of a free 1 day VIP Pass. If the cold, hard facts and the free VIP pass don't move you - keep reading the site for success stories and a wealth of fitness and health tips for inspiration. Don't wait for the New Year to start preventing or treating diabetes. With the incentive Gold's Gym is offering, this is the perfect reason to start today!