Opening University Rec Centers to the Community
If you stop by the $10 million wellness center at South Dakota State University (SDSU), Brookings, SD, in the late afternoon, you'll see students working...
University of Wisconsin Hopes to Leverage Economy for Expansion
MADISON, WI -- Administrators at the University of Wisconsin–Madison hope to take advantage of the down economy to expand a rec center...
Rec Center Increases Traffic by Easing Parking Restrictions
TUSCALOOSA, AL -- Easing parking restrictions in the lots nearest the University of Alabama’s rec center increased visits to the facility ...
Snowstorms Affect East Coast Fitness Facilities
NEWTOWN, PA -- For 31 years, the Newtown Athletic Club has not closed. Even after heavy snowstorms that streak is still intact....
Sacramento Builds Rec & Wellness Center
SACRAMENTO, CA -- A new recreation and wellness center is taking shape at Sacramento State University. ...
University Rec Centers Lead the Way in Sustainability Efforts
University rec centers and military fitness facilities are leading the way in sustainability efforts in the fitness industry....
Arkansas Replaces Aging Rec Center
JONESBORO, AR -- The $18 million Red Wolf Recreational and Wellness Center replaces a 30-year old facility ...
Arizona Opens Green Rec Center Expansion
TUCSON, AZ -- The University of Arizona unveiled a 55,000-square-foot expansion to its rec center. ...
Portland State Opens Rec Center
PORTLAND, OR -- Portland State University opened its new Academic and Student Recreation Center on Jan. 3. ...
2010 Holds Challenges for the Health Club Industry
Last year began with reports of government bailouts, plunging stocks, a high unemployment rate, and the worst recession this country has seen in decades....
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....
Texas State University Installs 30 Green Ellipticals
SAN MARCOS, TX -- Texas State University-San Marcos debuted 30 ellipticals retrofitted with user-generating energy devices...
Lincoln University Moves to Change Fitness Requirement
PHILADELPHIA -- After widespread criticism about its fitness mandate, Lincoln University faculty voted to rescind it....
Hurdles of 2009
From falling stock prices at public club companies to bankruptcy filings to club closings, 2009 was a difficult year for many in the fitness industry....
Seattle University Halts Personal Training
SEATTLE Declining student participation and a down economy prompted Seattle University to cancel its decade-long personal training rec center program....
