May 2011
Web-Exclusive Content
Yoga Helps UConn Student-Veterans Feel at Home on Campus
After researching its benefits for PTSD sufferers, a University of Connecticut student-veteran decided to offer free yoga classes to her peers....
Magazine Content
First Word
Supplements Are Not Shortcuts for Your Health Club Members
The health club industry must not play into the idea that supplements are a substitute for hard work, exercise and eating healthy....
Feature
Can Supplements Help Your Club Increase Its Revenues?
Some health club companies ventured into the supplement business more than 10 years ago by branding their own lines, but has it worked?...
Industry Observer
Standard for Fitness Facility Certification Still in Discussion
The NSF International draft standard for fitness facilities is now in its 14th revision. If and when the draft standard will be completed remains uncertain. ...
Georgia, Texas Introduce Latest Personal Trainer Licensing Bills
Bills in Georgia and Texas are the latest legislation that have been introduced relating to personal trainer licensing. Another bill introduced in Massachusetts does not have the licensure requirement....
University Recreation Services Aid Student Veterans’ Transition
Colleges are stepping up services for an increasing influx of student veterans, including tailored fitness and recreation offerings....
Urban Active Faces Multiple Lawsuits
Urban Active, Lexington, KY, not only faces multiple lawsuits, but the Better Business Bureau assigned it an “F” rating due to allegations of unfair and deceptive business practices....
Supplier Side
Insurance Fraud Lands Health Club Owners in Prison
Insurance fraud was at the heart of three recent cases involving health club operators in the state of Pennsylvania....
Cybex Experiences First Quarter Growth, Faces NASDAQ Delisting
Cybex International had growth in fourth quarter 2010, year 2010 and first quarter 2011, but it also faces a $66 million product liability suit and threats of delisting from the NASDAQ Stock Market. ...
Business Builders
Differentiate Your Health Club with the Human Factor Contribution
To differentiate your fitness facility today, you need a business culture based on a specialized combination of beliefs, practices and tools that focus on building a healthy organizational culture. You need a culture based on the human factor contribution....
Retention Edge
A Great Health Club Culture Can Build Loyalty
Health club member and staff retention come from loyalty, and one way to build great loyalty is with a great company culture. ...
Smart Design
The Health Club Industry Needs Innovative Design and Programming Ideas
Fitness facility operators need to be more innovative in their design and programming....
