Chris StevensonChris Stevenson is owner and founder of Stevenson Fitness in Oak Park, Calif., and the Owners Club columnist for Athletic Business.FitnessMaking the Most of Fitness Center DesignFacility design is a crucial part of operating a successful fitness enterprise. When thinking about the layout of your facility, you should consider several overarching factors, including aesthetics, safety and functionality. Moreover, operators should noJune 25, 2020Safety & SecurityFour Tactics for Confronting a CrisisWhat is a crisis? The traditional definition of "crisis" is a time of intense difficulty, trouble or danger, or a time when a difficult or important decision must be made.May 14, 2020ProgrammingSix Steps Toward Infusing Your Company’s CultureCulture is key. Facilities with a well-defined core purpose, mission statement and core values are always the most successful.April 13, 2020FitnessIn Decision-Making, ‘Real’ Always Trumps ‘Feel’There's a concept we have used for years that has helped us tremendously with our ability to make good decisions when running health clubs. It's called "real versus feel." The idea is that when it comes to decision-making, it is always best to go with "reJanuary 21, 2020LeadershipMaking the Most of Live Industry EventsI have always believed that the most successful people in any industry are the ones who focus on consistent professional development. In fact, "grow through constant learning" is one of my company's core values.November 11, 2019ProgrammingChris Stevenson Looks at First 20 Years in FitnessNew club columnist Chris Stevenson introduces himself to Athletic Business readers by describing his 20 years in the fitness industry.October 17, 2019Previous PagePage 5 of 5Top StoriesBudgetingAdidas Signs $13M Deal to Provide Uniforms for 40 Miami-Dade SchoolsAthletic apparel maker Adidas has signed a $13 million contract with Miami-Dade County (Fla.) Public Schools to outfit every student-athlete...Stadium & ArenaPenn State AD: Beaver Stadium's Temporary Seats Are SafeOperationsFor First Time in School History, Indiana University Sells Out Football Student Section TicketsGoverning BodiesNFHS: Flag Football Helps Drive High School Athletics Participation Numbers to All-Time HighSponsored ContentRedefine Outdoor Fitness With ELEVATE® and ACTIVATE® Fitness Solutions by BCI Burke®
