January 2011
Web-Exclusive Content
Cybex Liability Case Could Lead to Bankruptcy
Cybex $66 million product liability verdict could lead the company to file bankruptcy if a planned appeal fails. ...
Dale Dibble’s Friends Remember Him
People in the health club industry remember Dale Dibble, co-founder of Cedardale Health & Fitness and IHRSA....
Magazine Content
First Word
This Is Not the End of Personal Training
Planet Fitness is ending personal training, but that doesn't mean personal training has come to an end for the rest of the fitness industry....
Feature
The State of the Health Club Industry in 2011
The recession will continue to make 2011 a difficult year for health club growth, but club operators can mitigate some of its effects by making their clubs stand out from the competition....
2011 State of the Health Club Industry Survey
A look at what health club operators are buying, building and expanding in 2011. ...
Age-Specific, Wellness Programming Among Fitness Club Trends for 2011
You have to differentiate in order to survive this tough market, industry experts say. But even so, most club owners will want to at least consider a number of trends in order to show they’re up to date with what’s hot in the industry. ...
Rec Centers Expand Their Mission
While many for-profit clubs are shifting gears and trying to find their niche, university rec centers are branching out into new directions, too....
Industry Observer
Planet Fitness CEO Serves as Lightning Rod on Personal Training
Mike Grondahl responds to reaction about his decision to end personal training at his clubs....
For-Profits Feel Pinch from University Rec Centers Opening to Community
The opening of California State University Long Beach’s (CSULB) $70 million rec center wasn’t good news for everyone. In December, the Frog’s Fitness club that has been on the CSULB campus for 15 years announced it was closing....
Supplier Side
The Dangers of Old or Unbolted Gym Equipment
Some manufacturers and club operators are taking a second look at the equipment in their facilities and the idea of bolting it down....
With ABC Complete, Star Trac Focuses on AFP for 2011
After an eventful and sometimes difficult 2010, Star Trac kicked off the new year with some promise....
Common Sense Can Combat Rising Utility Costs in Clubs
With utility costs rising across the board, and the economy still in the doldrums, it’s logical that club owners are looking for ways to save money. But there are many ways to reduce utility costs without risking members’ comfort....
Retention Edge
Knowing Your Club’s Key Performance Indicators Will Help You Improve Retention
Key performance indicators are important in gauging your health club's health....
Smart Design
You Should Renovate Your Club During a Recession
You must keep your health club's design updated during this recession....
