Business owners have discovered that healthy and fit individuals generally need fewer health care services and are more productive, which has led more businesses to partner with wellness companies for corporate fitness programs....More
When encouraging companies in your geographic area to partner with your health club for their employee health and wellness needs, consider using these statistics to bolster your point....More
With health care reform, a renewed focus on prevention and changes to insurance, business owners have learned that you can change people’s health by changing their lifestyles....More
Some companies have begun to use disincentives in which employees pay more for their health insurance premiums if they do not incorporate physical activity into their lives or participate in wellness programs that they need....More
Although clubs are eager to donate their time and facilities to the Joining Forces program, the initiative has a long way to go before hitting the one million personal training hours goal set by the American Council on Exercise....More
A lawsuit and counterclaim between Planet Fitness owners and three New York-based franchisees brought to light the fact that executives at the Newington, NH-based company had discussed taking Planet Fitness public....More
Waiver laws differ from state to state, but incorporating certain elements into your waiver forms can help them stand up, even in the strictest states....More
Some companies bring a different approach to the assessment and monitoring of members, creating a better experience and providing an incentive for them to return....More
Take some time to evaluate how you and your staff handle grievances at work and consider how any whiners might shift from being a whiner to being a problem-solver....More
Do something radical that will build your staff’s strength and stamina for seeing what is possible and finding new ways to get things right for your customers....More
In the planning of new fitness facilities and the renovation of existing health clubs, stairways are often overlooked as an opportunity for competitive differentiation and enrichment of the member experience....More
If your staff shifts the sales conversation to be about the buyer, they will create a more intimate dynamic, customize the selling conversation, decrease your sales cycle and increase your sales....More
