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LongIsland.com has named ECA World Fitness Vice President Gary Scott their fitness expert. As LongIsland.com's expert, Scott writes and posts articles on their Web site each month. He is certified with ACSM, ACE, AFAA, ISSA and AEA. Scott is also the president of the East Coast Instructor Training School. East Coast Instructor Training School offers a variety of programs to those interested in pursuing a health and fitness career or want to enhance their skills and receive professional support and opportunities.... Few aerobic exercises can match the physical benefits of a step aerobics workout, yet there is always room for innovation. After years of using the regular step bench, Deborah Sithole, R.N., of Albertson, New York, has created the Modular Exercise Stepper. The modular stepper is versatile because it is portable, can be doubled for added height and reduced for storage. For more information, visit modularstep.com or contact Deborah Sithole at modularsteps@aol.com or (888) 283-6350 ... Parents are giving "two thumbs up" to organized youth sports according to a report sponsored by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) and conducted by American Sports Data, Inc. The majority of parents agree that organized youth sports generate "improved physical fitness," "personal growth," "wholesome lifestyles," "good moral behavior" and "healthier eating habits." To order a copy of Organized Youth Team Sports Participation in the U.S., visit www.SGMA.com and click on Market Studies and Reports. You can also contact Mary Ellen Bishop at mesgma@aol.com or (561) 840-1121 ... Promoting fitness among children and new product lines, Cindy Crawford announced a partnership with EAS in June 2001 to advocate healthy, active lifestyles through a combination of nutrition and exercise. EAS will introduce a new line of products geared toward teens and young adults, a new fitness magazine specifically for women in addition to the popular AdvantEdge[R] line of active lifestyle nutrition products. For more information, contact Marlene Petter at (215) 439-2281 or mpetter@eas.com ... Helping health and fitness expand on the Web, International Council on Active Aging (ICCA) launches its Web site www.icaa.cc. Join today and access information, resources, education and tools to help you attract and serve the fastest growing and most affluent market. Their next launch will be their bimonthly publication, Journal on Active Aging, available January 2002 ... American Leisure is also launching a new addition to their corporation--the Spa and Salon Equipment Division. American Leisure offers clients a cutting-edge approach to design and equipment specifications.