Article snippet: Enough with the polarizing political chatter on cable TV. That's the message from a nationwide health club chain that has pulled 24-hour cable news networks from TVs at its 128 locations because the "consistently negative or politically charged content" doesn't mesh with the company's "healthy way of life philosophy." Life Time Minneapolis Star Tribune, USA, A&E, Discovery, HGTV, ESPN and local over-the-air stations remain. Life Time Fitness spokeswoman Natalie Bushaw told the newspaper, "clubs do have flexibility to air programs of interest in their club, such as local sporting events from college to pro teams.” Club member Peter Glessing, who works out at the St. Louis Park, Minnesota, location told the Star Tribune, "As someone who enjoys consuming news and politics, I’m disappointed that Life Time is limiting this option for members. I often time my workout to a particular news program I enjoy to serve as an extra motivation for exercising.” Link to the full article to read more