As tragic as Hurricane Katrina was, I saw another tragedy in the city of New Orleans. It stared at me each time the cameras showed the convention center,...More
Phenomenal growth curves are readily apparent in fitness and fitness-related businesses. We expect continued double-digit growth in facilities in 2006....More
One last thought about change: generally people don't like it. As humans, we are creatures of habit. We have our routine. We know where things are. We...More
CARLSBAD, CA, and CHICAGO Two major health club chains are working with reality television shows to help Americans get in shape. On the The Biggest Loser...More
WASHINGTON, DC Health club members can now deduct some health club program expenses from their taxes as long as the expenses are not affiliated with membership...More
NATCHITOCHES, LA After a seven-year wait, Northwestern State University (NSU) held a grand opening for its $8.3-million Wellness, Recreation and Activity...More
YORK, PA A Jewish Community Center is providing a way for new moms to get back in shape and bond with their babies at the same time. The York JCC in York,...More
WASHINGTON, DC In mid-September, President Bush approved and sent the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission's (BRAC) report to Congress for review....More
OVERLAND PARK, KS To cover the cost of doing business, Jazzercise is now encouraging franchises to charge a joining fee. The amount charged is up to each...More
WASHINGTON, DC Fast-food restaurants are concentrated within a short walking distance of schools, exposing children to poor quality food environments...More
LOS ANGELES Accounting issues forced the Sports Club Co. Inc. to delay reporting financial results for its second quarter and six months ended June 30,...More
LAS VEGAS An award ceremony honoring Augie Nieto, chairman of Octane Fitness, raised more than $1 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's ALS...More
BALTIMORE Here's more proof that exercise is beneficial at any age. A 20-year study funded by the National Institute on Aging found that while the capacity...More
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OH While boot camp aerobics has been popular in health clubs across the country, the Air Force is learning it's more...More
SEATTLE Regular yoga practice may help prevent middle-age spread in normal-weight people and may promote weight loss in those who are overweight, according...More
In Inspirational figures (such as former New York Knicks star Earl The Pearl Monroe shown above) and celebrity spokespersons gathered with 500 students...More
The special report Balancing Act in the August 2005 issue mistakenly listed Les Mills North America Inc. as Les Mills International. The correct Web site...More
Fallen trees, signs ripped apart, businesses and homes flooded to their roofs. These scenes weren't just played out on the news and in the paper; they were right in the fitness community's backyard. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita left their mark on fitness facility owners, staff and members in the coastal regions of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas and Florida....More
CHICAGO Marc Tascher has big plans for Crunch. So big, in fact, that the upscale brand may eventually reach beyond the U.S. border. Tascher, the co-founder...More
Partnerships don't happen overnight. Just ask Mike Alpert. He's been working on a partnership for eight years, and he is still refining and expanding...More
Ah, the Web, and its wonderful ways of bringing the world together. Want to buy a gift at 3 a.m.? Shop online. Want to get your master's degree, but the...More
At the upcoming Club Industry 2005 Conference, a panel discussion titled Demystifying the Accreditation Certification Controversy will focus on the ins...More
Hotels typically spend a great deal of money on the build out of spas, which sometimes appears to provide no return on investment. In the beginning (before...More
Treadmills, elliptical trainers and bikes continue to saturate the fitness equipment market. When I attended the recent Health and Fitness Business conference...More
Ask a woman what she thinks about advertising targeted to the women 50 plus and you will surely be amazed at how much deep-seeded frustration you unleash,...More
