Chris StevensonChris Stevenson is owner and founder of Stevenson Fitness in Oak Park, Calif., and the Owners Club columnist for Athletic Business.PersonnelHow to Face the Difficult Process of Terminating Difficult MembersOne of my most popular workshops covers the sometimes difficult process of dealing with difficult people and situations. That tells you everything you need to know about our industry.June 12, 2026ProgrammingHow GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications Are Changing What Gyms Need to OfferWhen we owned and operated our health clubs, the weight loss conversation was pretty straightforward. Members came in wanting to lose weight.May 13, 2026LeadershipHow to Start Sharing Expertise Through Conference Speaking and Industry WritingWhen we opened our health club years ago, I never imagined I would one day stand on conference stages, co-author a book or write this regular column in Athletic Business.April 21, 2026OperationsEmail Deletions to Dreaded Tasks: Productivity Tips for Fitness Professionals That Actually WorkIf you’re a fitness professional, you wear a lot of hats — to the point that you may often feel like a human hat rack.January 13, 2026OperationsHow Organizations Can Turn Trade Show Takeaways Into Real ResultsYou attend a conference such as AB Show 2025. You get inspired. You scribble notes. You say things like, “We’re totally doing that when we get back.”November 18, 2025LeadershipHow Leaders Benefit From a Focus on Self-Awareness, Growth Mindset and ResilienceInstead of day-to-day operations advice, I want to share three skills that elevate how we run our organizations and how we grow as individuals.October 23, 2025OperationsHow the Principles of Ease, Effective and Enjoyable Enhance the Member ExperienceThe most successful organizations consistently create experiences that are not only accurate and available but also easy, effective and enjoyable.September 26, 2025MarketingWhat Independently Operated Clubs and Rec Centers Can Learn from Chains and FranchisesHere are three strategies that independently operated facilities should steal from chains, while keeping their soul intact.August 22, 2025FitnessHow Great Design Has Been the Differentiator for California’s CORE Recreation CenterWhen we opened our first health club years ago, the concept of “design” was pretty straightforward: make the place look cool and pack in as much equipment — and as many people — as possible.June 30, 2025BudgetingIs the Fitness Industry Recession-Proof? Four Strategies for Long-Term StabilityThe fitness industry has always been a fascinating case in terms of economic resilience.May 29, 2025Page 1 of 6Next PageTop StoriesLegalTexas Tech Will Not Seek Reimbursement of Sorsby's NIL PaymentsTexas Tech will not seek reimbursement of Sorsby’s NIL payments, despite the fact that he did not play a single game for the Red Raiders. Sorsby’s NIL package is estimated to be between $4-6 million.FacilitiesReport: Football Coach James Franklin's Office Renovation Costing Virginia Tech $197KFacilitiesU.S. Bank Stadium Partial Roof Replacement Calls Building Materials Into QuestionStadium & ArenaHome Arena of Stanley Cup-Winning Hurricanes to Close for Eight WeeksSponsored ContentCommunity Center Makes a Splash With an Upgraded Facility
