The Untold Perks of Owning a Fitness Facility

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.

It's hard enough owning and operating an independent fitness center without the national financial rug being pulled out from under you. So, what is a facility owner or manager to do? It's time to talk about why we really get up and go to work every day. I'm not talking about the touchy-feely stuff: helping people improve their lives, developing our staff, being part of our community, making a difference ... blah blah blah. I'm talking about the dark side. The stuff we love that we're not allowed to talk about. The privileges of ownership and management that are enjoyed when nobody is watching.

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