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Top 100
The Top 100 club list, compiled each year by the staff of Club Industry’s Fitness Business Pro magazine, ranks U.S. clubs by total corporate revenue dollars for the previous year. Clubs nationwide line up to see whether they will come out on top in the Top 100 list.
- Purchase the 2006 Top 100: $50.00 (10MB/13 pages)
- Purchase the 2005 Top 100: $50.00 (25MB/13 pages)
Demystifying The Accreditation & Certification Controversy
IHRSA has recommended that its
member club owners hire only personal trainers holding
at least one certification from an organization/agency
that has received or begun the process to receive
third-party accreditation.
Are you undecided about what to do with IHRSA’s recommendation? Unsure about the national boards? The transcript of the panel session “Demystifying the Accreditation and Certification Controversy” presented at the Club Industry 2005 Show offers a wealth of information on the debate of whether to follow IHRSA recommendations or the National Board of Fitness Examiners. A must-have for every health and fitness facility leader.
- Purchase the Complete “Demystifying the Accreditation and Certification Controversy” Transcript: $20.00 (276kb/14 pages)
Fitness Research News
Fitness Studies/Research
Baby Boomers and Seniors Are Untapped Revenue Sources for Fitness and Wellness Facilities
Few businesses have truly tapped the revenue opportunities that exist in the Baby Boomer and senior markets....
Cost Is Top Barrier to Health Club Membership, Per Study
Fifty-six percent of people polled said that cost is the top barrier to joining a health club. ...
Obesity Awareness Tops ACE List of Fitness Trends for 2012
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has released its annual fitness trends forecast for the coming year, with obesity awareness topping the list....
Yoga Helps with Chronic Low Back Pain, Study Says
Individuals who suffer from chronic low back pain can get relief by doing yoga,but the relief is no greater than that from doing conventional stretching exercises. ...
Exercise May Reduce Dementia Risk, Study Says
Aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of dementia, and it may slow the condition’s progression once it starts, according to a Mayo Clinic study. ...
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