Fitness Management Articles
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Fusion Design
June 2009 Ronale Tucker Rhodes
A university facility combines athletics, recreation, the arts and social activity areas to create an economic, multi-purpose building that "fuses" function.
Mile A Day Club
June 2009 Ronale Tucker Rhodes
Corporate fitness center creates program to keep members moving.
Taming the Treadmill Stampede
February 2009 Heather Peavey
Do you have lines of people waiting to use your cardio equipment during peak times? Here's how other fitness centers deal with this issue.
OnSight Fitness Offers Personalized Program
May 2009 Ronale Tucker Rhodes
Free personal training at corporate site increases participation numbers and improves results.
Magical Moments
May 2009 Ronale Tucker Rhodes
Akron General Lifestyles - North, Stow, Ohio
Meet the Experts: Used Equipment
February 2009 Anne B. McDonnell
Ready to buy or sell used fitness equipment? Find out what suppliers have to say about how they acquire used equipment, and what the pieces go through before being offered for sale again.
Summer of Love Run/Walk
April 2009 Ronale Tucker Rhodes
Wilmington Athletic Club, Wilmington, N.C.
Renovations and Programs Create Revenue
April 2009 Anne B. McDonnell
The Weymouth Club adds value to its membership, and brings in additional revenue, with its extensive programming and continued renovations.
Up the Fitness Ladder
March 2009 Anne B. McDonnell
A strong work ethic and great customer service skills helped Candice Christner go from selling smoothies to managing many fitness departments.
Guidelines for Reducing the Risk of a Lawsuit
March 2009 Doyice J. Cotten
You can do many things to reduce the risk of a lawsuit in your fitness center. Here are some important first steps.
Pathway to Success
February 2009 Heather Peavey
Brenda Steger has grown from a part-time instructor into a multi-tasking manager.
Marketing to the Needs of Multi-Cultures
February 2009 Mike James
The dream of a global village is now a reality. Fitness centers need to research and possibly modify their marketing strategies to effectively reach a multi-cultural clientele.
Tech-Savvy Marketing
February 2009 Amy Scanlin
Taking advantage of Internet services such as blogs, networking sites and email can help your fitness center with its marketing and sales efforts.
Marketing and Selling Personal Training
February 2009 Laurie Cingle
Four fitness facilities use four successful marketing techniques for growing their personal training programs.
Insurance: Cutting Coverage Corners
January 2009 Heather Peavey, Associate Editor
In this difficult economic climate, do you use a hatchet or a scalpel to trim your facility's insurance costs?
Club Community Embraces Fitness
January 2009 Anne B. McDonnell
The fitness center at the private Daniel Island Club has increased member usage numbers with a great staff, clean facilities and lots of extra amenities.
Strengthening Clients' Commitment to Exercise
January 2009 Barbara A. Brehm
Exercise adherence is the Achilles' heel of even the best New Year's resolutions.
Selling to the 50-Plus Market
January 2009 Colin Milner
Find out if you have what it takes to sell to an older population.
Do Your Certification Homework
January 2009 Doyice J. Cotten
Your fitness center's certification requirements should go beyond taking an employee's word for it. Research the certifying organization and make a paper trail to help avoid client injury and litigati...
The Real Reasons We Love Our Jobs
January 2009 Rob Bishop
We all use the same party line about why we love owning a fitness center, but let's be honest — there are some perks we don't always talk about.
Making the Most of Meetings
January 2009 Stephen Tharrett and James A. Peterson
Effectively organizing and conducting meetings with employees can create a smooth-running facility.
Research/Science Update: Cardio Training
January 2009 Roy Stevenson
Fitness professionals should recognize the signs and symptoms of overtraining, and help clients to recover from it, or prevent it in the first place.
Meet the Experts: Turning Pools Into Profits
January 2009 Heather Peavey, Associate Editor
Three aquatics directors take time to talk percentages, programming and philosophies.
Architectural Design: Locker Rooms
January 2009 Amy Scanlin
Appropriate signage and supervision are keys to keeping locker rooms safe. Also pay special attention to lockers, flooring and electrical outlets.
Architectural Design: "Wow" Flooring
January 2009 Ronale Tucker Rhodes
Understand the top flooring trends and techniques to create a "wow" effect for your facility's design, no matter what your budget.
Architectural Design: From Box to Bling
January 2009 Debra Atkinson
In new constructions and remodels, decide if spending more now will reap you rewards later.
The 'Issue' Is Architectural Design
January 2009 Ronale Tucker Rhodes
The 'solution' is to think ahead, include everyone in the planning and connect your design to your brand.
Manager Focuses on People
January 2009 Anne B. McDonnell
Kari Porter manages the Eugene Family YMCA fitness center with a focus on people — members, non-members and staff.
Fitness Q & A
January 2009 Matt Brzycki
Can balance training enhance balance? Can everyone perform the same number of reps with a given percentage of max resistance? Does fortified water offer any advantages or benefits?
Investing In Our Current Members
January 2009 Ronale Tucker Rhodes
It's a new year, a new political climate and, it's hoped, a brighter economic future some time in 2009. But, what about now? How is the current state of the economy affecting the fitness industry busi...
Campus Fitness Vital to Student Life
December 2008 Anne B. McDonnell
The fitness center at the Community College of Allegheny County, South Campus keeps students on campus, and encourages healthy living.
Get in Sync with Management Software
December 2008 Heather Peavey, Associate Editor
These days, you can do almost anything with a cell phone. Check your email, update your calendar, play solitaire, take photos — all this functionality is crammed into a piece of technology so small th...
Cultivating Resilience in Clients
December 2008 Barbara A. Brehm
Your members may think that cutting back on exercise will help alleviate stress in their lives; they're wrong.
Back to Basics in Challenging Times
December 2008 Colin Milner
The economy is spiraling downward, but your fitness center doesn't have to follow suit.
Certification for Personal Trainers
December 2008 David L. Herbert
Where is the fitness profession headed: certification, board examination and registration, or licensure?
Why Micro-Niches are a Risky Proposition
December 2008 Rob Bishop
Catering to ever-smaller groups is not the way for fitness centers to stay in business.
Communication Toolbox
December 2008 Stephen Tharrett and James A. Peterson
Learn how and when to effectively use communication tools to help build your team.
Research/Science Update: Pilates Conditioning
December 2008 Neil Wolkodoff
Pilates in general is undeniably effective at improving fitness, but the benefits of specific methods are not so clear.
Meet the Experts: Onsite Certification
December 2008 Ronale Tucker Rhodes
Staff members at certifying organizations explain the benefits of hosting onsite certification events at fitness facilities.
Profiting from Retail Success
December 2008 Amy Scanlin
Knowing your market, what they will buy and how much, and how to find a good vendor are the keys to retail success.
Profiting from Sports Training
December 2008 Anne B. McDonnell
With the growing interest among members to participate in sporting events, such as races and tournaments, fitness centers can benefit from offering sport-specific training programs.
Profiting from Disease-Based Programs
December 2008 Debra Atkinson
Your facility can create additional profit centers by offering fee-based programs for members who require special workout programs and/or social support.
The 'Issue' Is Profit Centers
December 2008 Ronale Tucker Rhodes
The 'solution' is it's not enough just to create fee-based programs and services. You have to market them in order to produce a profit. Here's how.
Fitness Q & A
December 2008 Matt Brzycki
What can be done to avoid exercise headaches? What's the earliest age that a youth can begin to lift weights? Does beta-alanine improve performance?
Marketing Fitness Assessment Programs
November 2008 Heather Peavey, Associate Editor
Your fitness center has invested money and time - and likely purchased high-tech software - so it can offer members indepth and detailed assessments. Now it's time to get the word out.
Free Membership Encourages Healthy Workplace
November 2008 Anne B. McDonnell
The corporate fitness center at Capital One Melville offers programs and amenities worthy of an upscale facility - but at no charge to its members.
Lifestyle and Hunger
November 2008 Barbara A. Brehm
A modern, stressful lifestyle may increase clients' appetites, putting them at risk for weight gain and disease.
The Latest Energy Crisis
November 2008 Colin Milner
Fatigue can be debilitating. Here’s how you can help your members boost their energy levels and get back into top form.
Hiring and Retention: A Liability Minefield
November 2008 Doyice J. Cotten
Diligence in hiring, retaining and supervising employees can keep your fitness center out of court.
Ignoring the Suggestion Box
November 2008 Rob Bishop
Listening to your members is important, but so is staying true to what’s best for your facility.
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