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Sports Nutrition Often a Missed Revenue Opportunity
OVERLAND PARK, KS Sports nutrition and weight loss (SNWL) products are a largely untapped source of revenue in the health club market. The SNWL business grew more than 5 percent in 2008 to a $20.8 billion industry, though sales in the health club and practitioner channel accounted for only $480 million of that amount, according to research by the Nutrition Business Journal. The SNWL category includes
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Benefits of Spas and Health clubs working together
Owners of spas and health clubs are recognizing the value of bridging their services and enhancing the integrative approach to health and well-being.
How to Create Wellness-Based Programs, Part 1
Wellness is a hot topic. The wellness industry is expected to be the next trillion-dollar industry within the next five years.
Understanding the Female Baby Boomer
If I had three phrases to describe the female Baby Boomer, it would be assertive, results-oriented and affluent. Female Boomers are educated, seek immediate gratification and live longer than their male counterparts
Investing in Corporate Wellness Programs
Healthcare reform is a hot topic and is on everyone's minds. However, it is going to take more than legislation to improve the health of our nation. For many companies, medical costs can consume half or more of corporate profits
Nine Months of Fitness: Part 2
Below is a list of general prenatal exercise modifications you can give your trainers that will help them when working with prenatal clients. Remember to also have them take a course that specializes in perinatal training so that they can familiarize
10 Ways to Better Communicate with Medical Professionals
Misunderstandings and communication problems remain one of the most common problems in the professional environment. Communication is essential for effective functioning in every part of an organization, whether it is one-on-one, in a group setting or through e-mail.
The Seven Dimensions of Wellness
What is “wellness” per se? There are many definitions, and 20 years ago, wellness didn’t exist. But today, the industry is growing fast, and the term “wellness” is being overused, abused and it is not being used in its appropriate context
How to Create Wellness-Based Programs, Part 2
Putting together a wellness program is not as hard as you may think. If you are having problems thinking of an idea, go with one of the national monthly health observances.
How to Win the Nutrition Game
March is National Nutrition Month. To remain cutting edge and competitive in today’s market, you must do something to separate your business from the competition, and celebrating National Nutrition Month is one way to do that—as long as you do so properly.
Nine Months of Fitness: Part 1
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a trainer is when I have the opportunity to train a pregnant client. They are so excited and so eager to learn everything they can about their morphing bodies and fetal development
Feature Presentations | Best of the Best | , Best Behavior Modification Program | Wyckoff Family YMCA | Best Community or Nonmember Program | , Bodyworks Family Sports Centers | Best New Member Integration Program
A trainer changes the life of a young woman with cerebral palsy. A governor's endorsement puts a national spotlight on children's health. A simple idea for a party grows into much more than anyone anticipated. A group of diverse people come together when faced with a challenge. No, these are not the themes of the latest movies in Hollywood. These are the stories of the winning programs of Club Industry's
Feature Presentations | Best of the Best | , Best Behavior Modification Program | Wyckoff Family YMCA | Best Community or Nonmember Program | , Bodyworks Family Sports Centers | Best New Member Integration Program
A trainer changes the life of a young woman with cerebral palsy. A governor's endorsement puts a national spotlight on children's health. A simple idea for a party grows into much more than anyone anticipated. A group of diverse people come together when faced with a challenge. No, these are not the themes of the latest movies in Hollywood. These are the stories of the winning programs of Club Industry's
Club Industry East Unveils Trends and Technology
PHILADELPHIA Club Industry East attendees learned about the key issues that make a difference between surviving and thriving during a panel discussion June 9 at the conference in Philadelphia. Terry Dezzutti, CEO of Merritt Athletic Clubs; Ed Trainor, vice president of fitness for Town Sports International; Gwen Foster, fitness czar for the city of Philadelphia; and Rob Goldman, vice president of
The Re-education of Fitness
It's a basic law of economics in the fitness industry. The market price of a personal training session, group exercise program or a standard fitness assessment is the intersection of member demand and a club owner's resources. When supply equals demand, prices move towards a fair price. But what happens when demand outweighs supply? Or when supply isn't exactly high quality? Fitness facility owners
Collaboration Nation
Ranking as America's fattest city isn't exactly the kind of publicity that city officials and resident health club operators ever wish for. However, the attention can sometimes serve as quite the catalyst for positive change in the community both physically for residents and financially for fitness facilities. That was the case for Houston in early 2005 when Houston Mayor Bill White launched Get Moving
Talk of the Town | Club Industry 2007 Conference and Exposition
Chicago is the place to be in October in the fitness industry. That's because each October, Chicago is the home of the Club Industry national show. Last month, 8,700 people traveled from fitness facilities near and far to attend the Club Industry 2007 Conference and Exposition. And they had a lot to talk about when they returned home. Perhaps the highlight of the show for many attendees occurred on
