August 1, 2010
First Word
Reconnect with Your Peers Offline
Social networking sites offer a valuable opportunity to connect with other people who have similar tastes, interests and professions. Through these sites,...
Feature
Unique Health Club Designs
Imagine a club where members can watch a Major League Baseball game from their group cycling class or enjoy a spectacular downtown view during yoga class. These possibilities are reality at Fit Athletic Club-San Diego, a high-end club that is specially tailored to its professional, urban clientele. The luxury club is housed in the city's Diamond View Tower, which overlooks center field at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres....
Industry Observer
24 Hour Sued Again for Discrimination
LOS ANGELES For the second year in a row, 24 Hour Fitness is facing a lawsuit based on allegations of discrimination. Last month, the Mexican American...
YMCA Shortens Name as Part Of Brand Change
WASHINGTON, DC Despite criticism from the Village People, who say they will keep singing their 1970s disco anthem with all four letters, the YMCA organization...
Robin Klaus Replaces Jim Mizes as Club One CEO
SAN FRANCISCO Robin Klaus' role at Club One has been expanded to that of CEO after the departure of Jim Mizes last month, the company announced. Klaus...
Fort Bliss Opens Army's Biggest Gym to Serve Troop Influx
FORT BLISS, TX To accommodate an influx of soldiers at Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX, the Army opened its largest fitness facility to date last month the Joshua...
Supplier Side
Green Machines Attract Members, Save Energy and Generate Revenue
Green machines and sustainability efforts at health clubs are paying off with memberships for some clubs....
The Future Looks Brighter at Cybex, CEO Says
The clouds may be lifting for Cybex International Inc., or so John Aglialoro indicated last month. It's a good feeling here that I haven't...
New Star Trac Owner Builds on Previous Relationships
IRVINE, CA It appears new Star Trac owner Michael Bruno wants to work with and understand a company before he buys it. Bruno's Land America Health and...
Club Companies Can't Spell Effectiveness without E-F-T
OVERLAND PARK, KS Electronic funds transfer (EFT), for all intents and purposes, is the lifeblood of the club industry. Every month, clubs receive their...
Business Builders
Success Comes from Knowing What, How and Why You Do What You Do
Everyone usually knows what they do to keep their business going. Some even know how they do it, but few people know why they do what they do. The truth...
Retention Edge
Well-Handled Complaints Improve Member Relationships and Retention
No matter how good your club and staff are, you are going to receive complaints. How do you handle those complaints if they are about one of your most...
Smart Design
Planning and Evaluation Are Essential Before a Building or Renovation Project
Designing is the fun part of building a new facility or renovating an existing one. It is exciting to start sketching and thinking about the wonderful...
Pro Shop
Pro Shop
PRESATURATED EQUIPMENT WIPES ERC Wiping Products Inc. offers presaturated Equipment and Surface Wipes as a beneficial, low-cost and effective solution...
