Y of Greater Seattle Partners to Offer Fitness Program to Cancer SurvivorsSEATTLE -- The YMCA of Greater Seattle and a cancer research center recently partnered to create a new strength and fitness program designed specifically for cancer survivors. The 10-week program, Exercise and Thrive, is available free to adults who have completed cancer treatment, regardless of where they were treated. ... Ground RulesBy: By Amy Florence Fischbach, contributing writer When Ed Steele received a letter from his utility company notifying him of a 38 percent hike in electricity prices, he was glad he had already found one... Making New TracksBy: By Jennipher Shaver, senior associate editor The Club Industry show may be a veteran event in the fitness industry it has more than 22 years under its belt but this year's conference and exposition... Grand Rapids YMCA Makes Changes in Green RestroomBy: Jennipher Shaver Grand Rapids, MI During a renovation at the David D. Hunting YMCA in Grand Rapids, MI, operators recently replaced three of the facility's water-free... Indiana Y Closed Due to Bomb ThreatBy: Jennipher Shaver Fort Wayne, IN After a bomb threat early one morning last month, administration at the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne (IN) closed its Allen County, IN, branches... In the GameBy: By Jennipher Shaver, senior associate editor When the YMCA of Avery County in Linville, NC, began planning its new facility about a year-and-a-half ago, operators looked at adding a typical kids'... Grand Rapids Y Replaces Three Water-Free UrinalsGRAND RAPIDS, MI -- During a renovation at the David D. Hunting YMCA in Grand Rapids, MI, operators recently replaced three of the facility's water-free urinals with a more traditional model. ... IDEA Survey Finds Fitness Facilities Focusing More on CommunitySAN DIEGO -- Fitness facility owners are focusing on building communities for their members, according to results from the IDEA Fitness Programs and Equipment Survey. The 13th annual survey also finds that although new pieces of equipment and group exercise formats are popular in clubs, the old standbys are holding strong in popularity, too. ... Indiana Y Closed Due to Bomb ThreatFORT WAYNE, IN -- After a bomb threat early Monday morning, administration at the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne (IN) closed its Allen County, IN, branches until 9 a.m. as a safety precaution. ... For Seniors, It's Time to Get Serious About HumorBy: Sandy Coffman About nine years ago, we made a big deal about the health club industry entering the new millennium. We talked about the challenges of new technology... South Dakota Y Puts Expansion on HoldBy: Jennipher Shaver Rapid City, Sd The Rapid City (SD) YMCA is calling it quits on a proposed $13.2 million expansion to its facility. After two years of fund-raising, the... In BRIEFHealth and fitness industry sales and marketing professional Eddie Tock has launched a new company, Eddie Tock Health Club Sales and Marketing Consulting.... Using Softer Lighting in Clubs Can Be a Bright IdeaBy: Bruce Carter Have you noticed that sometimes you seem to look better than other times? Perhaps you look younger, healthier or thinner. How can you look better in a... Hands OnBy: By Jennipher Shaver, senior associate editor When people come into the spa at Old Palm Golf Club's fitness center in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, it's most likely that they're coming in for a massage.... Washed AwayBy: By Stuart Goldman, managing editor, and Jennipher Shaver, senior associate editor The extent of the damage caused by flooding in Iowa this summer won't be known for several weeks, perhaps even months. The rising waters from the Cedar,... Clubs at the TopClubs at The Top This issue contains the Top 100 clubs list, an interesting look at who is moving up in the industry and who may be moving down. This... Net ProfitsThe introduction begins quietly as the letters T-H-E appear on the computer screen, as though they are drawn by a paint brush. Then the music kicks in... South Dakota Y Puts Expansion on HoldRAPID CITY, SD -- The Rapid City (SD) YMCA is calling it quits on a proposed $13.2 million expansion to its facility. After two years of fund-raising, the Y had raised about $8 million. ... Ys Get Unique VisitorsEASTON, NJ, and BEAVERCREEK, OH -- Two YMCAs recently had unique visitors to their facilities. The Family Y of Easton, Phillipsburg and Vicinity (NJ) had a bear cub on its grounds, and the Beavercreek Y (OH) had a deer in its pool.... Clubs in Iowa Affected by FloodingBy: By Stuart Goldman, managing editor, and Jennipher Shaver, senior associate editor DES MOINES, IA -- This week’s floods in the Midwest, particularly in Iowa, have affected for-profit and nonprofit fitness facilities throughout the state. While some fitness centers have reduced hours or programming, others have closed due to water damage or evacuation orders.... Boy Dies in Apparent Drowning at Nashville YMCANASHVILLE, TN -- A 7-year-old boy recently died in an apparent drowning after going down a curling water slide at the Donelson-Hermitage YMCA in Nashville, TN. ... Isn't It Time We Break the Silence?By: Jennipher Shaver One last thought about familiar faces. Now that it's warmer outside, I've been spending less time in the club's four walls and more time in good ol' Mother... Club IndustryThe Club Industry national conference will be here before you know it (Oct. 15-18). It's never too early to make your plans to go to Chicago and check... When It Comes to Gaming, We All Benefit from Wii FitBy: Gregory Florez If you are wondering if the gaming fitness trend is here to stay, simply do a Google search for Nintendo Wii Fit and read the top four to five links that... Wolverine World Wide Family YMCA Expands by 40 PercentBy: Jennipher Shaver Belmont, Mi Just two-and-a-half years after opening its doors, the Wolverine World Wide Family YMCA in Belmont, MI, has undergone a $2 million, 17,795-square-foot... |
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