Joe Weider, insightful seminars and the latest products in the industry. All three will converge at the Club Industry show Oct. 8-11 at the McCormick Place (Lakeside Center) in Chicago. What more could you ask for? How about a reception, early morning workouts and the opportunity to network with others in the industry?
This year's show is set to be a special one due to the presence of Joe Weider — fitness guru, training principle developer and Mr. Olympia founder. Club Industry magazine will be handing Weider its first Lifetime Achievement Award in a ceremony on Thursday morning after the Keynote Address kicks off the day. After the award presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to whisk their way to the show floor to see some of the hottest products on the market as the trade show floor opens for the show.
And there will be plenty to see as more than 200 exhibitors will occupy the trade show floor at the McCormick Center.
Vendors offering everything from nutritional products to high-tech entertainment and back-end software to locker room ammenities and cardio and strength equipment will be there — and many will be offering money-saving show discounts. No matter what is on your shopping list this year, you're bound to find it on the show floor.
Some of the new products set to debut at the show include the newest strength and cardio equipment, technologies to help you enroll new people and set up programs, pro shop items, nutritional supplements and software to help you manage better. Biometrics Nutrition & Fitness will show off its online weight management product. At the Dr. Smoothie booth, you can sample the company's new line of 100 percent fruit, no sugar added smoothie concentrate. Hollman has the key to a new lock that is keyless and cardless and is unlocked using a user-selected four-digit code. Makoto USA offers a new sport arena system to help improve mental processing speed and reaction time. SciFit Systems will let you try out its recumbent steppers.
But shopping for products and programming isn't the thing that sets Club Industry 2003 apart from the local mall. It is the cutting-edge education delivered in the seminars and educational tracks.
Dr. Kelly Brownell, director of the Yale University Center for Eating & Weight Disorders and author of Food Fight: The Inside Story of the Food Industry, America's Obesity Crisis and What We Can Do About It, will offer the keynote presentation on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the award ceremony.
But that's not all. Attendees can participate in more than 125 seminars. CEUs will be available from 11 organizations as well as certification exams from six of the associations.
Two special seminars, New News in Tennis Programming: Getting the Most Out of the 50+ Market and Dealing with Difficult People or How to Avoid Punching That Jerk Next to You, also will be offered. In the tennis seminar you can learn about new opportunities that exist for recruiting and retaining the 50+ players at your tennis facility. As a special opportunity, clubs that adapt new programming can gain added funding. Up to $5,000 in matching grants will be awarded.
This year's show also offers six paid conference sessions in the weight loss/weight management/nutrition area: Delivering Weight-Control Guidelines that Your Clients/Members Will Listen To; The New Science of Weight Management; A Proven Program for Weight Loss and Cellulite Reduction; Gaining Profits by Losing Pounds: Making Money in the Weight-Loss Business; Weight Management Strategies That Work; Revving Up A Dead Engine: Nutrition Guidelines for Your Members.
Get a feel for the spa experience on the show floor where you can see the treatment and ambience that can help make your day spa work for your facility. Listen to Melinda Minton, president of the Spa Association, talk about spa research and studies on profitability during a Friday afternoon session: Spotlight on Spas: A State of the Industry Overview of How They Work in the Health Club Environment.
Not all education happens in the conference rooms at Club Industry 2003.
You can see demonstrations of group exercise programs by visiting Club Studio for 45-minute sessions during show hours. Participants at press time include: Iron Grip; Body Wedge; Real Women, Real Fitness; Powerhouse Pilates; Ladeshore Athletic Clubs; and SPRI Products Inc.
An early morning Pilates workout on Thursday (7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.) at the Palmer House Hilton will allow you to see a special floor Pilates program that you can adapt for your facility. Early morning workouts in the exhibit hall (7 a.m. — 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday) allow you to try out the hottest new equipment on the floor and then ask manufacturers about the equipment afterwards. Don't worry about missing breakfast — free continental breakfast will be served on the floor.
Sure early morning workouts and sitting in conference rooms sounds like fun and a great way to network, but you won't have to wait long to relax and meet your peers. The Wednesday evening reception, held at the Palmer House Hilton, will include food, music, beverages and the opportunity to meet old and new friends as you gear up for another exciting show.
So, whether Chicago is your kind of town or not, this year's Club Industry show is your kind of show.
If you haven't registered yet, it's not too late. Go to http://national.clubindustry show.com/ and sign up to attend.
Conference Schedule
Wednesday, October 8
Exhibit Hall Closed
7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Registration Opens
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. All-Day Seminars
12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. B Sessions
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. C Sessions
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. D Sessions
6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Welcome Reception, Grand Ballroom, Palmer House Hilton
Thursday, October 9
7:00 a.m.-7:45 a.m.: Early Morning Pilates, Palmer House Hilton
7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Registration Opens
8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.: E Seminars
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: All Day Sessions
10:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: F Sessions
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Keynote Address: Dr. Kelly
Brownell: Winning the Food Fight: Making a Difference in America's Obesity Crisis
12:30 p.m. : Lifetime Achievement Award presentation to Joe Weider
12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.: Exhibit Hall Open
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: Seminar: New News In Tennis Programming: Getting the Most Out of the 50+ Market
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: G Sessions
3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: Presentation: Dealing with Difficult People or How to Avoid Punching That Jerk Next to You!
Friday, October 10
7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.: Early Morning Workouts, Exhibit Hall
7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Registration
8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.: H Sessions
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: All-Day Sessions
10:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: J Sessions
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Panel Discussion: Realities of Retention: Learn from the Masters
11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Exhibit Hall Open
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: K Sessions
2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.: Spa Development Address: A State of the Industry Overview of Day Spas Can Enhance Results in the Health Club Environment
Saturday, October 11
7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.: Early Morning Workouts, Exhibit Hall
7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: Registration
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: L Sessions
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: Exhibit Hall Open
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: M Sessions
Exhibitors
(As of Sept.5, 2003)
| 3 D Gym Studio | 373 |
| 9 X Inc. | 1365 |
| A & J Wholesale Mirrors | 777 |
| Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA) | 563 |
| ABC Financial Services Inc. | 261 |
| ActivTrax | 1458 |
| Adirondack Rubber Products, LLC | 1431 |
| Advecor Inc. | 126 |
| AESON Flooring Systems, a division of Stage Step Inc. | 1435 |
| Affiliated Acceptance | 448 |
| AGM Group | 1457 |
| Amenities Co., The | 1165 |
| American Council on Exercise (ACE) | 154 |
| American Specialty Health | 774 |
| American Weights & Measures | 671 |
| Anti-Oxidant Laser Scanners | 248 |
| Apex Fitness Group | 135 |
| Aphelion | 759 |
| Aqua Massage International | 1066 |
| ASF International | 431 |
800-227-3859
www.ASFinternational.com
[email protected]
Connect the major elements of your business with the ASF SmartLink system and achieve greater control and success within your club. SmartLink is a comprehensive network of products and services designed to help clubs run more efficiently through increased payment collections, prospect generation, increased market share and digital integration. ASF provides payment processing, billing, ClubPRO 3000 management software, online business management tools, interactive marketing programs and more. Stop by the ASF booth for more information and demonstrations of our products!
| Aspen Information | 965 |
| Athletic Business | 864 |
| Balanced Body | 1349 |
| BH Fitness/BH Exercycle de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. | 225 |
| Bio Ex Systems Inc. | 765 |
| Biodex Medical Systems | 156 |
| BIOMETRICS Nutrition & Fitness | 870 |
866-246-1922
www.BiometricsHealth.com
[email protected]
Visit BIOMETRICS Nutrition & Fitness for information regarding proven weight management programs that combine nutrition and fitness to promote positive lifestyle changes. The six-, 12- or 18-week programs combine customized meal plans (complete with shopping lists and recipes) with strength training designed to increase lean muscle tissue and decrease body fat. Biometrics programs conform to the standards of AHA, ADA and ACSM and yield substantial profitability, high client satisfaction, membership retention and new membership sales. The programs are turn-key, complete with all marketing materials, training and promotional items, and yield proven results for your clients and significant revenue to your business.
| Blue Fish Activewear | 1070 |
| Body Bar Systems | 1166 |
| Body Cycle & Millenium Fitness Int'l | 1141 |
| Body Masters | 921 |
| Body Wedge 21 | 771 |
| Bodyblade/Hymanson Inc. | 260 |
| Booking Plus | 859 |
| Bosu/Fitness Quest | 471 |
| BroadcastVision | 235 |
| BSDI | 1261 |
| Card Integrators | 772 |
| Cardiobells Inc. | 476 |
| CardioVision | 276 |
| Centaur Floor Systems | 557 |
| Checkfree Corp. | 1135 |
| City Blends | 876 |
| Classic Woodworking | 470 |
| Club Industry | 1255 |
| Club Insider News | 361 |
| Club Marketing & Management Service | 100 |
| Club Resource Group | 365 |
| ClubCom/Cardio Theater | 749 |
| Coco Consulting Inc. | 151 |
| Computer Outfitters | 1259 |
| Computerized Screening Inc. | 1276 |
| Concept2 | 327 |
| Concepts2000 Inc. | 576 |
| Conexion | 441 |
| Core Kids LLC | 1177 |
| Core Strength | 366 |
| Corepole™ Inc. | 455 |
| Creative Health Products | 161 |
| CRS Products Int'l | 559 |
| CSI Software | 321 |
| CSSI | 231 |
| CYBEX International Inc. | 701 |
| DietMaster Pro by Lifestyles Technologies Inc. | 872 |
| Digilock | 676 |
| Dinoflex Mfg. | 565 |
| DirecTV | 353 |
| Dr. Smoothie Enterprises | 450 |
| EAS-Corporate Office | 123 |
| Edwards Medical Supply | 160 |
| efi Sports Medicine | 1049 |
| ETS Inc. | 1149 |
| EVERLAST Performance Flooring | 764 |
| Extreme Degree Fitness | 217 |
| Fabiano Designs Int'l | 454 |
| Fair Finance | 1263 |
| FERNO/EESI | 249 |
| Fit Youth Systems | 230 |
| Fitdv | 266 |
| FitLinxx Inc. | 150 |
| Fitness Equipment Depot | 328 |
| Fitness Insurance.com /Jewell Insurance Assoc. | 967 |
| Fitness Management | 866 |
| Fitnus Chart Series | 359 |
| Fitter International | 677 |
| Flex Equipment | 731 |
| Freemotion Fitness Inc. | 1219 |
| Full Swing Golf Inc. | 1271 |
| Futrex | 1170 |
| Gerstung | 1265 |
| Great Products Service Inc. | 460 |
| GSTRAP Inc. | 1172 |
| Gym Pro Shop Inc. | 877 |
| Gym Systems | 270 |
| Hampton Fitness Products | 1063 |
| Health Restore | 370 |
| Hoist Fitness Systems | 316 |
| Hollman Inc. | 670 |
| Human Kinetics/Active Living Partners | 1061 |
| Human Solutions | 271 |
| Hydro Massage | 437 |
| Hypoxico | 970 |
| I.F.P.A (International Fitness Professional Association) | 1234 |
| I.H.R.S.A. | 116 |
| Icarian - Fitness Products Int'l | 948 |
| Ideal Products | 1358 |
| Intek Strength | 1427 |
| International Sports Sciences Association | 972 |
| International Tanning Equipment | 959 |
| Iron Grip Barbell | 1123 |
| Island Oasis Frozen Beverage Co. | 673 |
| ISS Research | 1059 |
| Ivanko Barbell Co. | 656 |
| K & K Insurance Group Inc. | 862 |
| Kahala Corp. | 1074 |
| Keiser Corp. | 417 |
| KI eSolutions | 577 |
| Kidzpace Interactive | 458 |
| Kiefer Specialty Flooring | 138 |
| Koala Playgroup | 662 |
| Korr Medical Technologies | 874 |
| LABRADA Bodybuilding Nutrition | 1409 |
| Legacy Lockers | 871 |
| Life Fitness | 501 |
| Lifeline International Inc. | 1455 |
| Longe Life Libraries | 163 |
| Magnum Fitness Systems | 517 |
| Makoto USA, Inc. | 1439 |
| Marshall Erdmann & Associates | 148 |
| Matrix Fitness Systems | 1235 |
| Maui Wowi | 1272 |
| Max Rack | 1249 |
| Maytag | 351 |
| MedX | 1101 |
| MET-Rx | 536 |
| M-F Athletics Co. | 964 |
| MFA | 165 |
| Micro Touch Inc. | 1366 |
| MicroFit Inc. | 330 |
| Muscle Marketing | 657 |
| MuscleTech Research & Development Inc. | 140 |
| Mustang Co. | 867 |
| Muze Inc. | 571 |
| National Academy of Sports Medicine | 1429 |
| Nature's Best | 134 |
| NDEP c/o Masimax Resources Inc. | 162 |
| Newleaf Health & Fitness Products | 1240 |
350 Oak Grove Parkway
St. Paul, MN 55127
(800) 950-5597
New Leaf Health & Fitness Products, a unit of Angeion Corp., is world renowned for innovation and excellence in patented metabolic measurement systems, used for over 25 years to assist in conditioning athletes and those in the Space program. Now it's available to those in the health, wellness and fitness markets who want to deliver weight loss, cardio fitness and performance enhancement programs for their clients. The New Leaf Weight Loss Training Program will help deliver the results your clients desire.
| Nicros Inc. | 770 |
| No Slack | 776 |
| Northwest Rubber Mats | 775 |
| NSCA Certification Commission | 570 |
| Nustep | 221 |
| NutriScan | 112 |
| Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative | 149 |
| Optimum Nutrition & American Body Building | 311 |
| Orenda International | 1441 |
| OSCODA Plastics | 1158 |
| Paramount Corp. | 401 |
| Pawling Corp. | 1171 |
| Peak Altitude | 477 |
| Peak Performance | 349 |
| Penco Products Inc. | 371 |
| Personal Fitness Professionals Magazine | 1437 |
| Personal Training on the Net | 1064 |
| PETRA Hygienic Systems | 1367 |
| Philips Medical Systems | 767 |
| Phillips Swager Associates | 155 |
| Pilates Coach, The | 1354 |
| Polar Electro | 117 |
| Power Plate North America | 465 |
| Power Systems Inc. | 665 |
| Powerhouse Pilates | 1449 |
| Precor Inc. | 101 |
| Promote It International | 1270 |
| QCA Spas Inc. | 464 |
| Rapidtron | 649 |
| RB Rubber | 1413 |
| RenoSys Corp. | 1405 |
| Resist-A-Ball, Inc. (SPRI Products) | 449 |
| Retention Management | 1359 |
| REVGEAR Sports Co./ FITGEAR Inc. | 1357 |
| Road Runner Upholstery | 130 |
| Sales Makers | 355 |
| Sani-Mist Ltd. | 264 |
| Sasaki Associates | 1071 |
| SCIFIT | 549 |
| Shuttle System by Contemporary Design | 124 |
| Spa Management | 1360 |
| Speed Queen | 267 |
| Sports & Fitness Insurance Corp. | 1403 |
| Sports Art America Inc. | 929 |
| Sports Display | 1139 |
| Stalker Flooring | 132 |
| Star Trac Unisen | 935 |
| Steam Sauna | 466 |
| Stott Pilates | 335 |
| Strive Enterprises | 737 |
| Summit Cycles | 564 |
| Susan K. Bailey Advertising | 367 |
| Swim Shape Inc. | 873 |
| TechnoGym USA Corp. | 529 |
| Teeter Hang Ups | 1356 |
| The Idea House | 157 |
| The Nautilus Health & Fitness Group | 901 |
| The Physicians Resource For Medical Equipment Inc. | 1164 |
| The Ramp Co. | 255 |
| Thin & Healthy | 1453 |
| TKO Sports Group Inc. | 1419 |
| Total-e-Fit Inc. | 136 |
| Trainer Biz | 560 |
| Troy Barbell & Fitness | 858 |
| True Fitness Technology | 1201 |
| Tuff Stuff | 1111 |
| Twin Oaks Software Development | 1160 |
| Under Armour | 1058 |
| Unique Mats | 1238 |
| Universal Nutrition | 865 |
| Versa Climber | 324 |
| Visual Fitness Planner | 102 |
| Vita Mix Corp. | 971 |
| Walk4Life Inc. | 363 |
| WaterRower | 254 |
| Woodway USA | 301 |
| X Vest Inc. | 1264 |
| Zenith Rubber | 459 |
| Zoll Medical Corp. | 229 |
Make the Club Industry Career Connection
Check out exciting openings with leading fitness organizations at the Club Industry Career Connection, a special area of the exhibit hall set aside to help match the right professionals with the right jobs. There'll be a wide selection of career possibilities and all information will remain strictly confidential.Clubs scheduled to be there include:
Bally Total Fitness
Crunch
JCC Association
Lakeshore Athletic Club