Chris StevensonChris Stevenson is owner and founder of Stevenson Fitness in Oak Park, Calif., and the Owners Club columnist for Athletic Business.FitnessFive Keys to Introducing Teens to the Benefits — and Expectations — of Your FacilityFive key strategies that can help gyms manage younger members based on Chris's experiences with youths as a gym owner...April 2, 2024OperationsTips for Staff When Handling Billing IssuesImagine a busy night at your facility. Members stream in, eager to hit the weights or participate in their favorite group exercise class. Among them is John, a regular gym member ready for his evening workout...January 2, 2024Safety & SecurityHow to Achieve Emergency Preparedness in the Fitness SettingIn August, a weightlifting accident claimed the life of a teen at an Anytime Fitness location in Redmond, Ore. In July, a mother of four fell on a treadmill at an LA Fitness in Kent, Wash., hit her head on the front of the machine and never regained...November 8, 2023LeadershipFour Tips for Effective Networking at AB Show and Other EventsOver the years, I have grown significantly as an owner and operator by attending AB Show and other industry events. While I’ve been fortunate to also present at these events, I always take in as many education sessions, workshops, panels, and...October 9, 2023FitnessThree Key Points on Enforcement of Gym Etiquette ExpectationsWe’ve all seen, heard and maybe even smelled them. The flaunters. The grunters. The hoggers. Those with suspect hygiene habits. While a majority of our clients are great, there are times when some need to remember (or be reminded) that they are in a shareSeptember 12, 2023FitnessFive Steps to Turning Personal Training Prospects Into Paying ClientsMy previous article focused on empowering personal trainers to book more introductory sessions. I shared five tips that, when implemented, make this an excellent experience for both the member and the personal trainer. For this issue, I follow up on...June 30, 2023FitnessHow Personal Trainers Should Approach Client RecruitmentPersonal training is a great way to help members reach their health and fitness goals. It can also be a significant revenue stream for a facility. To build a successful personal training program, a personal trainer must consistently prospect for new...May 18, 2023OperationsHow to Approach the Pursuit of New Revenue StreamsGenerating revenue and being profitable in the fitness industry can be a challenge. Margins can be tight, competition is fierce, and there are always new trends and fads to consider.April 17, 2023MarketingHow to Set Your Business Apart from the CompetitionWhen I present on customer experience, I often remind an audience that all fitness facilities are the same. They all have cardio equipment...April 1, 2023PersonnelUse PIPs to Address Culture Fits Who are Falling ShortA performance improvement plan, widely known as a PIP, is a way to assist underperforming team members positively and strategically...December 29, 2022Page 1 of 4Next PageTop StoriesFacilitiesDaily Digs: Chicago Bears' Lakefront Stadium Plans, High School Stadium Complex, and more!The Bears are planning to build a state-of-the-art, domed lakefront stadium. The team is asking for the cost to be covered by a combination of public and private funding.Governing BodiesOpposing Factions Lobby NCAA Regarding Transgender Athletes in Women's SportsPersonnelOn Eve of NFL Draft, Sports Industry Workers Push for 'Ability to Thrive'BudgetingReport: Sporting Goods Manufacturers' Sales Grew by 4.2 Percent in 2023Sponsored ContentMaximize the Use of Your Athletic Fields with SportaFence®