14-Year-Old Discusses Turning Sports Into Charitable Effort
The 14-year-old founder of Hoops of Hope discusses how kids can use sports to get involved in charitable efforts.
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22 Years of Training
AYC Health & Fitness celebrates its 22 years in business by doing what it does best: offering personalized training programs for its wide range of clients.
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Abusive Student Sections Drawing Attention from Outside the Arena
Abusive student sections are drawing attention from outside the arena.
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Attitude Beats Aptitude
While hiring the right person for any job is crucial, it couldn't be more important for the fitness-services business for the obvious reason: Our industry is all about service.
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Beijing Olympics Venues Garnering Attention for Evocative Nicknames
Some of Beijing's highest-profile Olympics venues are garnering attention for the evocative nicknames they inspire.
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Can Sidelines Be Made Safer for Athletes Who tread Out of Bounds?
Can the sidelines be safer for athletes who tread out of bounds?
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Certified Athletic Trainers Embracing New Technology
BlackBerry meets Band-Aid, as today’s certified athletic trainers embrace technology.
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Clubs For the Cure/Augie's Quest Raising Funds to Find Cure for ALS
Clubs for the Cure/Augie's Quest is uniting the fitness industry in its fundraising efforts to find a cure for ALS.
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Confessions of a Total Failure
Despite the best efforts to turn a doomed project around, Elevation's shuttered steam rooms are a monument to failure.
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Dispute Over State Tourney Photos Affects Newspaper Coverage of Prep Events in Illinois
A dispute over photographs taken at state tournaments is affecting how Illinois newspapers cover interscholastic athletics.
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Exercise and Bone Strength
Your members and clients are at risk for diminishing bone health as they reach older ages, but there are ways you can help them stay strong.
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Fighting the Recession with Older Adult Members
At a time when discretionary income is tight, the population most likely to view a fitness membership as a necessary expense is older adults.
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Fitness Center Features Floating Roof
On first glance, it seems the roof of the HealthRidge Fitness Center is floating. As with most tricks, figuring out how it's done is easy when you look more closely.
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Fitness Centers May Have Duty of Care Regarding AEDs
A court's decision may signal a change in fitness centers' duty of care with regard to AEDs.
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Fitness Q & A
Does an elliptical compare to a treadmill in terms of intensity? Are company-sponsored studies biased? Do spicy foods increase metabolic rate?
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Health Insurance for Staff Members
Even with the rising cost of health insurance coverage, many facilities provide medical insurance as a way to attract and keep quality staff, and as acknowledgement that fitness centers are part of the healthcare continuum.
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High School Officials Debating the Merits of Instant Replay
Two close calls have high school officials debating the merits of instant replay -- again.
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In a Period of Decline, Inline Skating Searches for a Second Act
In a period of decline, inline skating searches for a second act.
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Invest In Your Staff
Staff training, development and education are a must for fitness facailities in order to achieve long-term financial service and program-based goals.
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It's Not Easy Flooring Green
Making eco-friendly choices in your fitness facility seems relatively uncomplicated. But when it comes time to make green flooring choices, things get more complicated.
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Long Before Opening Ceremonies, Suppliers Lobby for Olympic Opportunities
Long before athletes go for the Gold, manufacturers are making deals to supply countless materials and supplies to the 2008 Games.
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Make Your Waiver Broad
Protect your fitness center with a waiver that covers your entire facility and a wide range of activities.
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Marketing of Fitness and Recreation Is Getting Personal
The marketing of fitness and recreation benefits is getting personal.
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Meet the Expert: Pilates Programming
The Pilates Chair is smaller than the Reformer, and is versatile in the number of exercises that can be performed on it. Find out the basics for implementing a Pilates Chair class in your facility.
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Mixed Troubles; Lab Text
Reviews of United States Tennis Association 'No-Cut' web site, and Why a Curveball Curves: The Incredible Science of Sports.
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Regenerative Media Filters Considered the Wave of the Future
With their ability to use media over and over again, regenerative filters are considered the wave of the future.
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Research Update: Protein and Body Composition
A new study shows the benefits of ingesting protein after a workout for increasing muscle mass and strength.
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Selling to Suits
Securing corporate memberships is differrent — and can be more difficult — then the usual sales process.
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Survivor Opens Fitness Center for People Fighting Cancer
A university professor and cancer survivor opens a fitness studio for people fighting the disease.
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The 'Issue' Is Staffing
The 'solution' is to hire the right people, provide them with the direction to succeed and celebrate their successes.
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The Certification Edge
Once your trainers and group exercise instructors know the basics, there are other interesting trainings and certifications available. These unique classes and programs can give your fitness center an edge over the competition.
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Wood-Based Arena In Small Canadian Town Reflects Innovative Design Process
Through an innovative design process, a wood-based arena now stands as a testament to community spirit in a rural Canadian town.
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