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Jim Worthington: Change Agent for Newtown Athletic Club
In both business and life, change is inevitable. What’s not inevitable is how businesses and leaders approach change. As Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw once said, “Progress is impossible...
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The ABC’s of Management Software, Part 1
Billing and collections is one of the most difficult aspects of club operations. Once a member is delinquent, it can be tricky to be personable, yet effective, when striving...
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In-Shape’s Francesca Schuler Named 2019 Woman of the Year
In-Shape Health Clubs CEO Francesca Schuler has been named the 2019 Woman Leader of the Year in honor of Julie Main, by IHRSA. “On behalf of IHRSA and the...
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The Power of the Plank Exercise
Since the U.S. military has decided to phase out sit-ups and crunches for the safer and more effective plank exercise, it might make sense for the fitness industry to...
Staying Cryo-Competitive: Introduce Your Clients to Innovation
There are so many different kinds of clubs under the umbrella of health and fitness: gyms, wellness centers, chiropractors, martial arts studios, tanning salons and so forth. All have...
Go Beyond Wearables This Year: Educate Your Members on Healthy Lifestyles
It’s another New Year and operators are fully swamped with lots of new motivated and committed members rushing through the doors to hit their personal goals. Some are new,...
Improve Member Retention Through Diverse Group Exercise Programming
Health clubs have experienced growing membership numbers over the past 20 years. In most club environments, daily attendance is highly influenced by fitness class offerings throughout the day. Although...
4 Reasons to Reconsider Employment Practices Liability Insurance
Employment practices liability insurance, or EPLI, applies to businesses of all sizes. However, club owners may have declined this option in the past because it wasn’t clear how EPLI...
