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28-437: From 1954 until September 8, 1999, KLIK was located at 950 AM, transmitting with a daytime power of 5000 watts and a nighttime power of 500 watts (directional) from a four tower array about 3.2 miles south of Jefferson City. Early owners of KLIK broadcast a varied format of news and talk programs including music programs of middle of the road, top 40, adult contemporary and country music as 95 KLIK. For many years, KLIK and KJFF as

56-478: A sauna , steam room , or swimming pool and even nutrition counseling. Health clubs generally charge a fee to allow visitors to use the equipment, courses, and other provided services. In the 2010s, some health clubs became eco-friendly (e.g., zero waste ) and incorporated principles of "green living" in their fitness regimen. Health clubs offer many services and as a result, the monthly membership prices can vary greatly. A recent study of American clubs found that

84-567: A book. On July 8, 2004, Valentine returned to talk radio at WWTN. From 2007 to 2019, the nationally syndicated The Phil Valentine Show aired on 100 stations. Valentine ranked No. 47 on the 2021 Heavy Hundred, a list of the top 100 radio talk-show hosts as determined by Talkers , a talk-media trade magazine. He was voted Best Conservative in a 2018 Nashville Scene readers' poll. In 2019, Valentine returned to broadcasting at WWTN, where he worked until his death. Valentine authored three nonfiction books, The Conservative's Handbook: Defining

112-709: A morning drive show for WLAC-FM and a talk radio show on weekends in 1991. In June 1995, Valentine started The Phil Valentine Show , a talk-radio show on Nashville radio station WWTN while performing in television commercials. Valentine moved to WWDB in Philadelphia where he hosted a morning show. When WWDB was sold in 1998, Valentine worked in New York City at WABC . In April 1998, Valentine resurrected The Phil Valentine Show in Nashville during morning drive-time at WLAC (AM) . After five years, Valentine left WLAC to write

140-473: A number of audio-visual displays, often TVs (either integrated into the equipment or placed on walls around the area itself) in order to keep exercisers entertained during long cardio workout sessions. Some gyms provide newspapers and magazines for users of the cardio theatre to read while working out. Most 2010-era health clubs offer group exercise classes that are conducted by certified fitness instructors or trainers. Group exercise classes are often considered

168-907: A satellite delivered music format, and easy listening music was phased out, along with the KJFF call letters, which were replaced by the new FM call signs of KTXY. KLIK 950 AM transitioned over from AC/Contemporary music at about the same time to a 24-hour-a-day live country/western format known as 95 Country. KLIK carried a variety of programming and a mostly country music format until the late 1990s. Until February 6, 2009, locally produced programming included "Jefferson City's Morning News with Jay Kersting" and "Partyline"—a show which dates back to 1954—with Rick Sinclair. Locally produced newscasts are currently anchored by David Gaines. The station also now airs syndicated programming from Laura Ingraham, Jonathon Brandmeier, Phil Valentine , Clark Howard , John Batchelor, and Michael Medved. America at Night and America in

196-547: A vote on the measure was imminent. Valentine opposed a state income tax and urged his listeners to swarm the Tennessee state capitol to voice their opposition. More than 2,000 people stormed the capitol and broke windows in what became known as the Tennessee Tax Revolt. Valentine said Sundquist committed political adultery after promising in his 1994 gubernatorial campaign to veto any state income tax. The measure failed in

224-785: The Al Gore movie An Inconvenient Truth . During the two weeks after it opened at a single Nashville movie theater, it was the country's top-grossing film on a per-screen basis. In 2012, Valentine won the Excellence in Filmmaking award at the libertarian Anthem Film Festival and Best Documentary at the Nevada Film Festival in Las Vegas. Valentine appeared in the 2014 movie Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who Is John Galt? . He performed in an episode of ABC 's Threat Matrix television drama and

252-584: The Connecticut School of Broadcasting after a friend encouraged Valentine go into radio because of his deep voice. Valentine began his radio career at small-market radio stations in North Carolina after graduating from broadcasting school. After the death of his mother when he was 21, Valentine moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he sold health club memberships and worked part-time as a disc jockey . After three years in Nashville, Valentine hosted

280-401: The 1970s and 1980s known was KJFF 106.9 FM, a 100,000 watt semi-automated easy listening music station with a large regional coverage signal. In the early 1980s KLIK and KJFF-FM together were sold by the local Jefferson City operators to a regional group broadcaster, and newspaper publisher, Brill Media. In about 1982, KJFF-FM 106.9 FM became an adult contemporary music station, initially with

308-552: The 2015 movie The Secret Handshake . Valentine's screenplay "Derek Dickens & The Dream" won first place in the 2015 Colorado Film Festival and was a finalist in screenwriting contests at the Beverly Hills Film Festival and Atlanta Film Festival . In 2001, Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist proposed a state income tax to overcome a budget shortfall. Tennessee lawmakers were at an impasse when Republican state senator Marsha Blackburn tipped off Valentine that

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336-500: The COVID-19 vaccine had caused some listeners of his radio program to choose not to be vaccinated. Valentine had three sons with his wife, Susan. He co-hosted PodGOATs , a nonpolitical podcast, with his son, Campbell. On July 11, 2021, Valentine announced he had COVID-19. To battle the illness, Valentine took Vitamin D and the anti-parasite drug ivermectin , despite warnings by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration against using

364-637: The Morning with Jim Bohannon are also featured. KLIK is the local radio home for Westwood One Radio Network coverage of the NFL, and a limited schedule of NCAA football and basketball coverage. KLIK also broadcasts MRN and PRN broadcasts of NASCAR Sprint Cup races. Weekdays 4:00 to 6:00 PM KLIK simulcasts The Closers , a regional sports program, with KFRU-AM based in Columbia, Missouri. Phil Valentine Philip Carr Valentine (September 9, 1959 – August 21, 2021)

392-575: The Right Position on Issues from A to Z , Right from the Heart: The ABC's of Reality in America , and Tax Revolt: The Rebellion Against an Overbearing, Bloated, Arrogant, and Abusive Government . He wrote three novels, The Godplayers , The First Face of Janus , and Barbican . On January 26, 2012, Valentine wrote, produced and starred in the documentary An Inconsistent Truth as a response to

420-402: The body. Valentine died of complications of COVID-19 on August 21, 2021. Health club A health club (also known as a fitness club , fitness center , health spa , weight room and commonly referred to as a gym ) is a place that houses exercise equipment for the purpose of physical exercise . In recent years, the number of fitness and health services have increased, expanding

448-486: The health and fitness facilities use cardio equipment, fitness screening, resistance-building equipment, pro shops, artificial sun-beds, health spas and saunas. The membership plans vary from as low as $ 20 per month, for value-priced gyms to as high as $ 700 per month. These health clubs, especially in the United States, are equipped with a range of facilities and provide personal trainer support. In 1840, Hippolyte Triat ,

476-408: The interest among the population. Today, health clubs and fitness centers are a reference of health services, rising the adherence to physical activity. Most health clubs have a main workout area, which primarily consists of free weights including dumbbells and barbells and the stands and benches used with these items and exercise machines , which use gears, cables and other mechanisms to guide

504-428: The legislature and Valentine emerged as a hero among conservatives in Tennessee. Valentine, who blamed Chinese Communism for its failure to contain the pandemic was a skeptic of wearing masks to prevent COVID-19 and suggested that only those with underlying health conditions should be vaccinated against the illness. He performed a parody song, "Vaxman", in the style of the 1966 Beatles song " Taxman ", altering

532-463: The lyrics to parody vaccination efforts. He compared vaccination status badges worn by medical workers with the yellow badges German Jews were ordered to wear by the Nazis. Valentine predicted his chance of dying from COVID-19 was less than one percent. After growing sicker with COVID-19, Valentine's brother, Mark, said Valentine expressed regret that he had not been vaccinated and that his criticism of

560-518: The medication for a COVID-19 remedy. As Valentine's health deteriorated, Valentine's brother, Mark, said Valentine regretted not being vaccinated against the illness and that his criticism of the COVID-19 vaccination had caused some listeners of his radio program to not be vaccinated. Valentine was placed on mechanical ventilation on July 28, 2021. Mark Valentine announced on July 30, 2021, that Valentine required extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), which acts as an artificial lung and heart for

588-491: The monthly cost of membership ranged from US$ 15 per month at basic chain clubs that offer limited amenities to over US$ 200 per month at spa-oriented clubs that cater to families and to those seeking social activities in addition to a workout. In addition, some clubs - such as many local YMCAs and JCCs - offer per-use punch cards or one-time fees for those seeking to use the club on an as-needed basis. These one-time fees are commonly referred to as day passes. Costs can vary through

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616-772: The most important service in the centers for members' engagement. Many types of group exercise classes exist, but generally these include classes based on aerobics , cycling (spinning), boxing or martial arts , high intensity training , step yoga, regular yoga and hot (Bikram) yoga , pilates , muscle training, stretching , and self-defense classes such as Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu . Health clubs with swimming pools often offer aqua aerobics classes. The instructors often must gain certification in order to teach these classes and ensure participant safety. Some health clubs offer sports facilities such as swimming pools , squash courts, indoor running tracks, ice rinks, or boxing areas. In some cases, additional fees are charged for

644-590: The purchase of a higher-level membership, such as a Founders or a Life membership. Such memberships often have a high up-front cost but a lower monthly rate, making them potentially beneficial to those who use the club frequently and hold their memberships for years. Health clubs in North America offer a number of facilities and services with different price points for different levels of services. Some services have differently-priced levels or tiers, such as regular, pro, platinum and gold facilities or packages. Some of

672-558: The two largest regional radio stations (the most powerful AM and FM station in the region) dominated radio listenership in cumulative market share in the Columbia-Jeff City Market of Central Missouri. In the 1970s and early 1980s KLIK was known as the Live 95 as its broadcasts were all programmed by live deejays, talk hosts and newscasters rather than by a satellite or automation system. KLIK once operated with an FM sister station in

700-617: The use of these facilities. Most health clubs employ personal trainers who are accessible to members for training/fitness/nutrition/health advice and consultation. Personal trainers can devise a customized fitness routine, sometimes including a nutrition plan, to help clients achieve their goals. They can also monitor and train with members. More often than not, access to personal trainers involves an additional hourly fee. Newer health clubs generally include health-shops selling equipment, snack/protein bars and smoothies , restaurants, child-care facilities, member lounges and cafes. Some clubs have

728-583: The user's exercise. This area often includes mirrors so that exercisers can monitor and maintain correct posture during their workout. A gym that predominantly or exclusively consists of free weights (dumbbells and barbells), as opposed to exercise machines, is sometimes referred to as a black-iron gym , after the traditional color of weight plates . A cardio theater or cardio area includes many types of cardiovascular training-related equipment such as rowing machines , stationary exercise bikes , elliptical trainers and treadmills . These areas often include

756-699: Was an American conservative talk radio host, author and actor. He broadcast daily on WWTN , a Cumulus Media station in Nashville, Tennessee , and hosted The Phil Valentine Show , syndicated nationally through the Westwood One radio network. He was an opponent of a proposed state income tax in Tennessee and denied climate change . During the COVID-19 pandemic , Valentine opposed mask mandates and argued against vaccinations against COVID-19. He died from complications of COVID-19 on August 21, 2021. Valentine

784-641: Was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina , to Betsy Carr and six-term Democratic U.S. Representative Tim Valentine . He was raised in Nashville, North Carolina . Valentine scored high on IQ tests but received poor grades in school. He blamed his trouble concentrating in school on an attention deficit disorder . At 13, Valentine fronted a band called The Nashville Five. His father provided opportunities for gigs at Democratic Party events. Valentine graduated from Northern Nash High School . He attended East Carolina University to study business, then transferred to

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