Fitness Management Articles
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University Facility Combines Athletics, Recreation, Social Spaces and the Arts
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.
Corporate Fitness Center Creates Program to Keep Members Moving
June 2009 Ronale Tucker Rhodes
Corporate fitness center creates program to keep members moving.
Keeping Members Happy During Peak User Times
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.
Free Personal Training at Corporate Site Increases Participation, Improves Results
May 2009 Ronale Tucker Rhodes
Free personal training at corporate site increases participation numbers and improves results.
Customer Service Program Leads to 'Magical Moments'
May 2009 Ronale Tucker Rhodes
Akron General Lifestyles - North, Stow, Ohio
A Primer on Buying, Selling Used Fitness 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 Promotes Eco-Friendliness, Community Support
April 2009 Ronale Tucker Rhodes
Wilmington Athletic Club, Wilmington, N.C.
Club Adds Value with Extensive Programming, Continued Renovations
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.
Employee Advances from Selling Smoothies to Managing Fitness Departments
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.
Reduce the Risk of a Lawsuit in Your Fitness Center
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.
Employee Advances from Part-Time Instructor to Multi-Tasking Manager
February 2009 Heather Peavey
Brenda Steger has grown from a part-time instructor into a multi-tasking manager.
Fitness Centers Must Modify Marketing Strategies to Reach Multicultural Clientele
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 Can Boost a Fitness Facility's Profile
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.
Successful Marketing Techniques for Growing Personal Training Programs
February 2009 Laurie Cingle
Four fitness facilities use four successful marketing techniques for growing their personal training programs.
The Best Ways to Trim Your Facility's Insurance Costs
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?
How One Fitness Facility Increased its Member Usage Numbers
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.
Exercise Adherence is Achilles' Heel of Even the Best New Year's Resolutions
January 2009 Barbara A. Brehm
Exercise adherence is the Achilles' heel of even the best New Year's resolutions.
Find Out if You Have What it Takes to Sell to an Older Fitness Population
January 2009 Colin Milner
Find out if you have what it takes to sell to an older population.
Researching Fitness Center Certification Requirements
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 Untold Perks of Owning a Fitness Facility
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.
Why Employee Meetings Can Lead to a Better Facility
January 2009 Stephen Tharrett and James A. Peterson
Effectively organizing and conducting meetings with employees can create a smooth-running facility.
Recognizing the Signs, Symptoms of Overtraining
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.
Three Aquatics Directors Talk Percentages, Programming, Philosophies
January 2009 Heather Peavey, Associate Editor
Three aquatics directors take time to talk percentages, programming and philosophies.
Signage, Supervision are Keys to Keeping Locker Rooms Safe
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.
Flooring Trends Can Create 'Wow' Effect
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.
Construction Costs: Will Spending More Now Reap Rewards Later?
January 2009 Debra Atkinson
In new constructions and remodels, decide if spending more now will reap you rewards later.
Community College of Allegheny County's Fitness Center Keeps students On Campus
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.
Fitness Centers Can Survive in Tough Economy
December 2008 Colin Milner
The economy is spiraling downward, but your fitness center doesn't have to follow suit.
Where is Personal Trainer Certification Headed?
December 2008 David L. Herbert
Where is the fitness profession headed: certification, board examination and registration, or licensure?
Catering to Ever-Smaller Groups is Not How Fitness Centers Stay in Business
December 2008 Rob Bishop
Catering to ever-smaller groups is not the way for fitness centers to stay in business.
Benefits of Specific Pilates Methods Still Unclear
December 2008 Neil Wolkodoff
Pilates in general is undeniably effective at improving fitness, but the benefits of specific methods are not so clear.
The Benefits of Hosting Onsite Certification Events at Fitness Facilities
December 2008 Ronale Tucker Rhodes
Staff members at certifying organizations explain the benefits of hosting onsite certification events at fitness facilities.
Know Your Market and Find a Good Vendor
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.
Fitness Centers Benefit from Sport-Specific Training Programs
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.
How to Cater to Special-Needs Populations
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.
How to Market Fee-Based Programs and Services
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.
How to Get the Most Out of Facility-Management Software
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.
How to Help Your Members Boost Their Energy Levels
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.
Listen to Members, Stay True to Facility
November 2008 Rob Bishop
Listening to your members is important, but so is staying true to what’s best for your facility.
Developing an Effective Communication Strategy
November 2008 Stephen Tharrett and James A. Peterson
Fitness center managers need to develop a strategy to effectively communicate with staff.
Meet the Expert: Older Adult Solutions
November 2008 Colin Milner
Move beyond the status quo to attract and serve the growing older adult population.
Research/Science Update: "Stretching" the Truth
November 2008 Roy Stevenson
You've got questions. Should clients stretch before and after exercise? Does stretching improve sports and fitness performance and reduce injuries? Researchers may have the answers.
Fitness Q & A
November 2008 Matt Brzycki
Has the prevalence of childhood obesity reached a plateau? What is cross transfer? Does aspartate increase strength or improve performance?
From Failing to Fabulous
October 2008 Anne B. McDonnell
Loggerhead Fitness made a complete transformation after a new owner took over.
Changing Underage
October 2008 Heather Peavey, Associate Editor
Ensuring the privacy and comfort of your members in your locker rooms is essential for your retention efforts. The challenge is to accommodate minors, their parents and other members, while also takin...
Working with Walkers
October 2008 Barbara A. Brehm
Walking is a good introduction to other exercise, so know these basics when helping your clients make the transition.
Creating an Age-Friendly Website
October 2008 Colin Milner
Adjust your website's content and design to help older users get the most from your facility's Internet offerings.
Verdict Requiring AED Reversed
October 2008 David L. Herbert
The courts aren't requiring fitness facilities to install AEDs and have staff trained to use them — yet.
Create a Work Culture That Facilitates Teamwork, Team Spirit
October 2008 Stephen Tharrett and James A. Peterson
Create a work culture that facilitates teamwork and team spirit.
Advances in Tracking Heart Rates Can Improve Clients' Workouts
October 2008 Stephen A. Black
Advances in tracking heart rate and power can improve clients' workouts.
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