With more personal trainers leaving clubs to pursue other careers or open studios of their own, it might be time to reconsider how you treat one of your club's most important assets....More
Although employees, including trainers, leave their employers every day, some in the industry see a growing trend of personal trainers who are leaving big box clubs either for other professions or to open their own studios....More
When it comes to closing or transferring ownership of a health club, an owner’s largest liability could be ignorance. Knowing what you need to do can help prevent lawsuits in the end....More
As budgets remain tight at many universities around the country, the need to keep costs low is increasingly important. And as green efforts remain important at many universities, some university rec centers are seeking out energy efficiency as one way to slash operating costs....More
Art Hicks, president and COO of Cybex International, anticipates having more time and resources to move Cybex forward now that the company is private....More
Club owners must ask how their clubs can be a bigger part of members’ lives instead of how they can make members a part of their clubs. At minimum, three distinct but integrated layered components contribute to a complete and satisfying member experience: physical, emotional and spiritual, and social engagement....More
Leaders of active aging retirement communities know that service sells, and they want to invest in creating a consistent depth of experience that allows them to get and keep more residents. The same approach can benefit your health club....More
The combination of adding cardio to Pilates classes has become a successful programming option for many commercial health facilities across the globe. Clubs are adding elliptical or stationary bikes to their Pilates programming to give their class a cardio element....More
The search for new cardio equipment can be time-consuming and one of the more difficult aspects of health club management, but finding the right equipment and the right mix of equipment is important to the success of a facility....More
Clients say they want the latest technologies, but they sometimes appear intimidated about actually trying anything new at the club. Aside from the obvious benefits to your members’ fitness levels, new and different also can lead to big gains in your gym’s bottom line....More
From custom workout options to adjustments for an individual’s specific needs through a touch of a button, users of cardio equipment have benefited from technology that tells them precisely how they are exercising. The new digital and customizable capabilities in cardio equipment are just as beneficial for a facility’s staff....More
Technology-enabled fitness experiences are here to stay. This means fitness facilities face a more discriminating consumer whose experience expectations are being set by products and services outside of the fitness industry. It also means an opportunity for savvy facility operators to harness new tools and experiences to optimize and grow their business....More
Two major factors determine the right equipment layout for facilities: the size of the facility and the budget. However, you also must know your market and understand your demographics, partly so you can understand all the entertainment options available for your layout and which are best for your target market....More
Today, technology is available to monitor all aspects of a wellness routine, from personal interaction to downloading customizable workouts to data tracking. With this technology, your facility can deliver a truly comprehensive wellness experience for every member, wherever they live and travel....More
Fitness facility owners and managers are always looking for ways to attract more members, boost retention levels and keep workouts fresh and fun. Interval training is one way that many of your trainers may tweak your members’ workouts to keep them interested and getting results....More
