Fitness Authority and Television Personality Mario Lopez Brings Body by Jake's The Solution to HSN

- New Ab program promises 2 Minutes-2 Weeks-2 Sizes, January 28th & 29th on HSN, HSN.com and HSN Mobile -

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Jan 26, 2012, 11:50 ET

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Actor, TV and radio host, author and fitness expert, Mario Lopez will make his debut on multi-channel retailer HSN on Saturday, January 28 with the launch of Body by Jake's "The Solution," a new piece of fitness equipment that will help customers burn fat and get shredded abs in just 2 minutes a day. Lopez fans can go to www.hsn.com/mariolopez and leave Facebook messages for the television star and be alerted when The Solution becomes available for purchase.

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Customers will receive the Mario Lopez workout DVD with Mario's 2-Minute Ab Shredder workout, plus 4 bonus workouts. The bundle also includes Mario's 2-Week Ab Meltdown Eating Guide and 2-Day Jumpstart and instructional guide including a 7-Step easy assembly and exercise videos.

"I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to appear on HSN and help viewers achieve their fitness goals. Having a healthy lifestyle is so important and I am excited by what 'The Solution' with Body by Jake can do to transform bodies and lives," said Lopez.

Manufactured by Body By Jake, The Solution features a patented Gravitational Linkage System that takes users through the perfect synchronized abdominal motion, while the contoured Free Flow Swivel seat provides a seamless transition from scissor crunches, to right and left obliques – all while providing firm back support. Upright handgrips also open up the abdominal cage to provide the deepest, ab-ripping contraction possible.

"Mario is a great addition to HSN's lineup of health and fitness icons," said Jane Dyer, VP of Merchandising for HSN. "He is not only passionate about health and fitness, he is dedicated to helping people become the best version of themselves. I know our customers will connect with him."

Find out how "The Solution" can get you in the best shape of your life by visiting www.HSN.com/mariolopez and HSN Mobile for more information, or join the conversation @HSN on Facebook and Twitter.

About Mario Lopez:
A man of many trades, Mario Lopez has the overwhelming desire to always keep active. He is the single host of the nationally syndicated daily show EXTRA. Concurrently, Lopez continues his hosting duties on MTV highly rated program, America's Best Dance Crew. Not only does Lopez have a proclivity for the entertainment industry, he is also an avid sports fan. He has taken his love for sports, specifically boxing, to the next level as a recurring commentator on HBO Boxing.

Lopez is a New York Times bestselling author for his healthy eating guide Extra Lean. In May 2011, he released the follow up to Extra Lean entitled Extra Lean Family. This new book featured recipes and tips that are beneficial to the entire family. Additionally, Lopez penned Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness a bestselling fitness book that offers readers a look into his impressive workout regime, and Mud Tacos, a vibrant children's' book he co-authored with his sister Marissa. As a follow up to Mud Tacos, on September 14, 2011 Lopez released Mario & Baby Gia, a children's book he wrote for his daughter, Gia.

No stranger to rigorous routines, Lopez danced his way to the finals in the third season of ABC's hit show Dancing with the Stars. Shortly after, in summer 2009, Lopez successfully completed his first run on Broadway. He starred in the long running hit musical A Chorus Line as the audience loved character 'Zach.'

Mario was named the Alumni Ambassador of Fitness by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), while joining the ranks of some 25 other prominent alumni, including Denzel Washington and President Clinton, in the organization's BE GREAT campaign. Mario will help bring to light the major issues affecting today's young people, including the importance of graduating from high school and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and the key role community-based organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs play in the positive development of children.

A popular guest on the talk show circuit, Mario can regularly be seen on programs such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Lopez Tonight with George Lopez, and a slew of other nationally syndicated shows. Mario is also often called upon to co-host some of the nation's most venerable morning shows including The Today Show, Good Morning America, and Regis & Kelly.

Even with all his other ventures, Mario is still in love with acting. Lopez reincarnated his guest starring role as Dr. Mike Hamoui on the final season of F/X network's popular show Nip/Tuck. Lopez's run on the series garnished an instant and well deserved cult following. He previously starred in the highest rated program in ABC Family history, Holiday in Handcuffs. He also starred opposite Mark Consuelos in the made for TV movie Husband for Hire, which was the most watched program ever on the Oxygen Network.

Mario currently resides in Los Angeles with his longtime fiance Courtney Mazza and their daughter, Gia.

About Body By Jake
With a keen sense for the fitness trends of tomorrow and as a leader in inspiration and motivation, Body by Jake has carved a unique position in the world of health, inspiring millions to get fit, while achieving 20 years of satisfying consumer demand with innovative health and fitness products.

Formed in 1990, to capitalize on Jake Steinfeld's renowned reputation, Body by Jake's name is an identity recognized by more than 150 million Americans who associate the trademark and Jake's personality with quality, fitness, health, and a Don't Quit! attitude. Body by Jake has emerged as a leader in the home fitness area with some of the most successful health and fitness products, and has received an impressive response from over 2.5 million customers.

The Company and its fitness products have been recognized by the Electronic Retailing Association with 17 nominations and 6 coveted awards. Our fitness products continue to put Body by Jake in a realm all its own, using our visionary approach to fitness. Our ideas and projects stem not from what everyone else is doing, but by looking at the changing needs of our customers and setting trends that are important to the evolving lifestyle of Americans and people worldwide.

Body by Jake's greatest strength is our ability to attract and motivate people to take an interest in fitness by presenting a healthy and fit lifestyle in an inspiring and fun way, not intimidating. Body by Jake breaks down the barriers of fear and procrastination and offers "real life" solutions that anyone can attain.

About HSN:
Headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, HSN is a leading interactive multichannel retailer, offering a curated assortment of exclusive products and top brand names to its customers. HSN incorporates entertainment, inspiration, personalities and industry experts to provide an entirely unique shopping experience. At HSN, customers find exceptional selections in Health & Beauty (e.g. Benefit, Carol's Daughter, Coty, Elizabeth Arden, Andrew Lessman, Lancome, My Life Mary J. Blige, Perlier, Serious Skin Care, Shiseido, Signature Club A, Stila, Wei East, ybf Beauty); Jewelry (e.g. Heidi Daus, Iris Apfel, R.J. Graziano, Rarities: Fine Jewelry with Carol Brodie, Amedeo Scognamiglio, Tori Spelling); Home/Lifestyle (e.g. Jeffrey Banks, Nate Berkus, Bissell, Colin Cowie, Dyson, Easy Exotic by Padma Lakshmi, Todd English, Emeril Lagasse, Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler, Joy Mangano, MoMA Design Store, Wolfgang Puck); Fashion/Accessories (e.g. American Glamour Badgley Mischka, Joan Boyce, Curations with Stefani Greenfield, Libby Edelman, Sam Edelman, Chi by Carlos Falchi, Diane Gilman, IMAN Global Chic, "Timeless" by Naeem Khan, Twiggy LONDON, Sharif, Serena Williams Signature Statement); and Electronics (e.g. Sony, Kodak, Acer, Olympus, GE, Panasonic).

A leader in transactional innovation, HSN is the only retailer offering live streaming video in HD on three screens: TV, online and mobile. HSN broadcasts live to 96 million households in the US in HD 24/7 and its website – hsn.com – is a top 10 e-commerce site, featuring more than 15,000 product videos. Mobile applications include HSN apps for iPad, iPhone and Android. HSN, founded 34 years ago as the first shopping network, is an operating segment of HSN, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSNI). For more information, please visit HSN.com, or follow @HSN on Facebook and Twitter.

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