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The Research Center is your one-stop shop for industry research on the health and fitness facility industry. Browse through our research reports, studies and surveys to gain a deeper understanding of the market, learn industry best practices, discover the latest trends, and equip yourself with the tools to manage and maximize your own strategy.

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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.


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.

Fitness Research News

Fitness Studies/Research

Les Mills Examines ‘Future of Fitness’

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND -- A new study examines the future of the fitness industry, including the role that health clubs will play....

Wii Fit Has Little Impact on Family Health, Study Finds

OXFORD, MS -- The Nintendo Wii Fit has little impact on family fitness, per a study....

Young Americans Are Too Fat to Join Military, Report Finds

WASHINGTON, DC Although the United States military met its fiscal year 2009 recruiting goals, 27 percent of young people in the United States are too...

Obesity Rate Projected to Increase to 43 Percent

WASHINGTON, DC -- If trends continue, 43 percent of U.S. adults could be classified as obese by 2018, according to a new study. ...

ACSM Releases Top Trends for 2010

INDIANAPOLIS -- In 2010, consumers will seek out educated, experienced fitness professionals, according to ACSM's top fitness trends survey. ...

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Step By Step

Club Industry's online how-to section helps readers improve retention, increase sales, energize their group exercise programming and more.

Read more about Step by Step here, including how to contribute columns.

New articles are posted online on the 10th of each month.

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World Instructor Training Schools

The World Instructor Training Schools has implemented a required internship for many of its certifications

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Step by Step

The quarterly Step by Step e-newsletter links you to the latest how-to columns on retention, personal training, sales and more.

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Special Report

Each quarter, receive this e-newsletter to read articles related to a hot industry topic, such as going green, licensing/certification, design and supplements.

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Delivered three times per month, this timely e-newsletter features breaking news, people on the move, mergers and acquisitions, supplier news, industry trends and more.

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A quarterly e-newsletter filled with educational articles about vital topics in the industry. Watch for three more special reports coming later this year

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Insights into what high-level club executives think about their business and industry trends.

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Practical Internet strategies to help you build customer relationships, increase revenues and lower costs.

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Just for Kids

When she announced her new Let's Move campaign last month, first lady Michelle Obama focused on encouraging more physical activity for children and better...



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