Two of my former early morning walking buddies moved to Vermont last year. They moved for several reasons one being that their state had passed a constitutional...More
Modern health and fitness birthed itself in the emerging health club industry of the mid to late 1970s. People experienced the benefits of exercise in...More
One last thought about traveling. When we're on the road, it can be downright tricky to stay healthy. As fitness professionals, we know what we should...More
PEARL HARBOR, HI With the rollout of new Navy-wide physical readiness initiatives, Naval Station Pearl Harbor has ramped up its remedial program to keep...More
MOSCOW, ID John Dunn, who operates the University of Idaho's Student Recreation Center, has a theory that students who work out at the facility achieve...More
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN Since going public more than one year ago, Life Time Fitness has shown continued growth in revenue. That trend didn't stop in the second...More
CHICAGO Eight percent of girls and 12 percent of boys surveyed for a recent study have used supplements to get a better body, according to the August...More
COLUMBUS, OH Representatives from the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) and the Ohio State University Department of Recreational...More
HOUSTON The YWCA of Houston is closing its doors on its aquatic and fitness programs. The pool and fitness center closed Aug. 31, and the YWCA plans to...More
MINNEAPOLIS Health Fitness Corp. saw a 4.2 percent increase in revenue in the second quarter 2005, upping revenue to $13.6 million from $13.1 million...More
SCOTRUN, PA Blue Ridge Cable TV-13's George Roberts embarked on a 12-week exercise program at Elevations Health Club in Scotrun, PA, to find out if exercise...More
BLOOMINGTON, IN Indiana University Bloomington is offering a new master's of science degree program designed for students who want to manage fitness centers....More
VENICE, CA Just a month after Gold's Gym International's annual convention in July in Las Vegas, the company announced it would be consolidating its office...More
NEW YORK Atkins Nutritionals Inc. filed for bankruptcy court protection in early August, a move that marks the final step in its previously announced...More
DALLAS Moderate and high levels of fitness can protect against developing metabolic syndrome in both women and men, according to a recent study funded...More
LENEXA, KS As Larry Bedell and Chuck Rappe aged, they learned first hand that it's difficult for men to continue a regular exercise routine as family...More
WASHINGTON, DC In mid August, the American Beverage Association's (ABA) board of directors unanimously approved a new school vending policy aimed at providing...More
CHICAGO While the clock is still ticking on Bally Total Fitness, the fitness operator now has more time to report its results without defaulting and accelerating...More
July 27 When Bally doesn't receive consent from half of its senior and subordinated noteholders, it extends the consent due date to July 28. July 29 Extends...More
Health clubs were the third most requested amenity for commercial tenants, according to a national survey from Black's Guide, a commercial real estate...More
SAN FRANCISCO The recent California Supreme Court ruling that all businesses must offer equal privileges and benefits to married couples and registered...More
NEWARK, NJ The New Jersey Attorney General's Office and the Division of Consumer Affairs filed lawsuits against 20 health clubs on Aug. 4, alleging that...More
Every industry has its leaders. The fitness business is no exception. The following are just a few of the industry leaders who have made a difference...More
Taxi, bus, car or the it doesn't matter how you get to McCormick Place, but just be sure you do, or you'll miss one heck of a party. This year from Nov....More
While many have touted the reduction and elimination of group exercise classes to help improve a facility's bottom line, some are finding that narrowing...More
You get a depressing call from your partner. You and your staff think, Not another one. In the last 12 months two major new competitors have opened in...More
If you had to give yourself a rating five stars being the best, one the worst would you be a five-star work of art or a two-star work in progress? Unfortunately,...More
For the last decade there's been a lot of talk and a plethora of products that seek to merge the gap between fitness and health care. Many of these products...More
According to IDEA Health and Fitness Association's research, 51 percent of all personal training clientele are over the age of 45. This would stand to...More
Pilates Power Systems Pilates Ring and Pilates Ring Plus integrate Pilates-style exercises into your members' workouts. Use the Pilates Ring for moderate...More
