<p>LOS ANGELES, June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- In an industry first, in July<br />2008, Crystal Cruises is debuting revolutionary Kinesis(TM) fitness<br />equipment aboard its ultra-luxury ships, Crystal Symphony and Crystal<br />Serenity. The equipment capitalizes on the use of cable resistance in all<br />planes of movement, and simultaneously incorporates several areas of<br />fitness: strength, flexibility and balance. According to The Journal of<br />Strength and Conditioning Research, cable-based equipment can produce twice<br />the fitness results as single plane exercises.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kinesis(TM) equipment comprises a series of panels, grips, weight<br />stacks and cables that enable 360-degree movement, allowing for more than<br />250 possible exercises, with benefits that include:</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -- Enhanced strength, balance and flexibility;</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -- Easy to use, customizable workouts to meet various physical fitness<br />levels;</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -- Full body involvement, enabling the user to engage several muscles<br />groups simultaneously;</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -- No impact exercises, utilizing fluid natural movements</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Designed for individual use with a personal trainer, the one-hour<br />Kinesis(TM) personal training sessions are $100, or $254 for three<br />sessions. Crystal's fitness directors report a 77% increase in personal<br />training on Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity from 2006 to 2007.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Crystal's myriad fitness opportunities also boast state-of-the-art gyms<br />with a high ratio of the newest treadmills and elliptical trainers with<br />personal televisions; weight training; complimentary yoga, Pilates and<br />newly introduced &quot;Tour de Spin&quot; cycling classes; and an exclusive Walk on<br />Water program utilizing weighted vests to increase resistance. Other<br />fitness facilities include a lap pool, 360-degree Promenade deck for<br />walking and jogging, paddle tennis courts, golf driving ranges and putting<br />greens, and shuffleboard courts.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Feng Shui-inspired Crystal spas have won several coveted travel<br />industry awards. Additionally, Crystal Cruises has been voted &quot;World's<br />Best&quot; by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler more than<br />any other cruise line, hotel or resort in history.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In 2008, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity continue to sail to<br />exotic destinations worldwide. In December, both ships host Mind, Body &amp;<br />Spirit theme cruises, focusing on general wellness through classes and<br />discussions with guest instructors in Tai Chi, yoga, Pilates and fitness.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>