Corporate

Health Clubs with Corporate Fitness Programs Aim to Provide Participants Better Testing and Assessments

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Employers who are continuing to incentivize their employees to join health clubs are looking more and more toward assessments and testing to ensure their investments are contributing to a healthier workforce.

Top Desired Worker Benefits Are Onsite Fitness Facilities and Fitness Center Discounts, Survey Says

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:19:00 +0000

Of wellness benefits that they do not have, the most desired benefits that workers want are onsite fitness facilities and fitness center discounts.

Health Club Owners Need Patience for the Return on Prevention Programming

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:00:00 +0000

The Affordable Care Act could be a real avenue for the industry to reach the 85 percent of the market who are not currently health club members, but the time and money invested in the programs necessary to reach this market will be slow in offering returns.

Checkup: Health Club Opportunities in the Affordable Care Act

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:00:00 +0000

For fitness facility operators who want to invest the time and resources into becoming part of the health care continuum, the payoff may be sweet, if slow in coming.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act could create tremendous opportunities for facilities within the health club industry that have the time and the ability to invest in it.

Wellness Leader Hank Boerner Dies

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:48:00 +0000

Hank Boerner, director of the North Mississippi Medical Center Wellness Center, Tupelo, MS, and a founding member of the Medical Fitness Association (MFA), died on Dec. 6, the MFA announced. Boerner died of complications from severe septic shock.

Club Industry to Return to Chicago after Stopping in Vegas

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Brittany Keithley, associate editor

The Club Industry conference and trade show’s move from McCormick Place in Chicago to the Las Vegas Convention Center was the topic of much conversation during the Oct. 10-12 show. Concluding its 27th year, the show’s change in location helped attract more West Coast attendees along with its Midwest and East Coast audience. Next year, the show will return to McCormick Place in Chicago, Oct. 23-25.

Four Vendors Nab Best of the Best Awards as Club Programs Also Recognized

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:38:00 +0000

Pamela Kufahl, editor-in-chief, and Brittany Keithley, associate editor

During Thursday night’s Best of the Best Awards reception, Club Industry recognized five club companies in six categories for their programming and gave its first-ever vendor awards.

Proactive Partners Becomes Midtown Health

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:40:00 +0000

Club Industry staff

Proactive Partners, a division of TCA Holdings LLC, Chicago, has changed its company name to Midtown Health. The move closely aligns the company with its sister division, Midtown Athletic Clubs.

The Business of Corporate Fitness

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Donna Loyle, contributing writer

Focusing on the corporate fitness market can present a revenue opportunity.

Business owners have discovered that healthy and fit individuals generally need fewer health care services and are more productive, which has led more businesses to partner with wellness companies for corporate fitness programs.

Employee Wellness Matters, Statistics Show

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Donna Loyle, contributing writer

When encouraging companies in your geographic area to partner with your health club for their employee health and wellness needs, consider using these statistics to bolster your point.