June 1, 2010
First Word
Obesity Plans Need Funding to Work
Last month, the fitness industry saw quite a flurry of activity in Washington, DC. The House of Representatives introduced a Healthy Choices Act, the...
‘Maggie Award Winner’ Has Nice Ring to It
We won a Western Publishing Association award (called a Maggie) last month for most improved trade publication. ...
Feature
U.S. Club Companies Look for Growth Opportunities Overseas
U.S. health club owners see opportunities for revenue growth in expanding outside the United States....
Industry Observer
Government and Groups Introduce Measures to Combat Obesity
WASHINGTON, DC May was a busy month for introducing programs to combat the obesity problem, but whether any of these programs work will depend on whether...
Lakeshore Athletic Clubs Faces Uncertain Future
CHICAGO Lakeshore Athletic Clubs, a fixture in the Chicago fitness scene since 1972, could be forced to close after not paying the mortgages on some of...
Indianapolis Gold's Manager Wants to Move On with Career
INDIANAPOLIS Shane Franklin arrived at a Gold's Gym in Indianapolis with baggage from his previous two stops. Franklin has been accused of bilking business...
Obesity Epidemic Creates Recruiting Challenges For Police and Fire Departments Across Country
JACKSON, MS Police and fire departments are having trouble finding applicants who can pass initial physical training tests, in much the same way that...
Supplier Side
Functional Training Tools Demand Fitness Floor Space
OVERLAND PARK, KS Health club owners used to cram equipment into every square inch of the fitness floor. Because of the emerging popularity of functional...
Insurance, Education Key to Avoiding Liability Issues
WASHINGTON, DC Recent debates about the Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010 highlighted the idea that supplement retailers could be held liable in the...
Health Clubs Lure Older Adults with Equipment and Programming
As Baby Boomers become seniors, club operators are looking to attract and retain the Baby Boomer and senior markets through programming...
Land-Based Exercise Jumps into the Pool with Equipment
KELOWNA, BC, CANADA Traditional gym workouts are hitting the pool with aquatic fitness equipment that combines land- and water-based exercise without...
Business Builders
Teach Your Staff Members about The Consequences of Their Actions
Do you ever find it difficult to get your managers or employees to do the right thing? Does it aggravate or bewilder you that no matter what you do or...
Retention Edge
Boost Service with Cleaning Days, Shout-Out Boxes and Orange Slices
Summer is finally here, and while many of us are thinking about how to spend some well-deserved time off playing in the sun, now also is a good time to...
Smart Design
Design for the Benefit of Members, Not Simply for Club Aesthetics
In today's world of health care architecture, the buzz is all about evidence-based design (EBD). This is a design approach that employs the scientific...
Pro Shop
Pro Shop
FITNESS ACCESSORY The Lebert Stretch Strap by Lebert Fitness was developed with the assistance of Ann Green, a two-time Olympian and master yoga instructor....
