FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 6, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hang w/, the popular social live-streaming app with a strong celebrity following, is teaming up with Herbalife, (NYSE:HLF) the global nutrition and weight management company, for a special 35th anniversary event. On Saturday, March 7th, at 9:00am local time in cities across the globe, 91 countries will get active together for the Herbalife World Record Workout.
People all over the world - from New Zealand to New York - will be participating in the Herbalife Fit Total Body 45 minute routine, aspiring to set the Guinness World Record. Hang w/ will play an important role in the event by live-streaming all of the gatherings for all to see.
Members of the Herbalife team will broadcast live from locations around the globe on Hang w/'s platform. Each time zone will broadcast as the day begins, creating a wave of live streaming exercise content that will last for nearly 24 hours. By having multiple Herbalife cameras to film each venue, Hang w/ will capture each event across the globe so users don't miss a moment.
"We look forward to welcoming the Herbalife World Record Workout participants from around the globe to the Hang w/ platform," says Andrew Maltin, CEO of Hang w/. "We are honored to be a part of the 35th anniversary of Herbalife and this great event. It's exciting to be able to bring this powerful exercise movement to people around the world to help them participate - no matter where they may be."
You can download Hang W/ for iOS or Android.
About Hang w/
The Hang w/ app connects people through live-streaming video and simultaneous chat, allowing anyone with an iPhone, iPad or Android device to broadcast live to dozens, hundreds or even millions of viewers around the globe.
Hang w/ recently introduced the concept of "user monetization" allowing users to earn money by earning a portion of the revenue generated by advertising seen during content they create.
Hang w/ was incubated by MEDL Mobile, Inc., a mobile industry pioneer that has architected, created, developed, marketed and monetized hundreds of mobile apps and driven more than 22 million downloads. MEDL Mobile is the majority shareholder of Hang With, Inc.
The Hang w/ platform has attracted hundreds of actors, athletes, musicians and brands including Jared Leto, 50 Cent, Ali Landry, Claudia Jordan, Jamie Kennedy, Kaskade, Larry the Cable Guy, Lucy Hale, Mike Metzger, Soulja Boy, Tony Orlando, Terrell Owens, Timbaland, The UFC and many more.
You can learn more at http://www.hangwith.com.
For more information about MEDL Mobile, please visit http://www.medlmobile.com.
About Herbalife LTD:
Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has been changing people's lives with great products since 1980. Our nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products are available exclusively to and through dedicated Independent Herbalife Members in more than 90 countries. We are committed to addressing the global obesity epidemic by offering high-quality products, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife Member and a community that inspires customers to live a healthy, active life.
We support the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition to children in need. We also sponsor more than 250 world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy and champions in many other sports.
The company has over 7,400 employees worldwide, and its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:HLF) with net sales of $4.8 billion in 2013.
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